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When doctors and patients have the same disease Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:50PMPhysicians who have the same diagnosis as their patients say their personal experiences enable them to connect with patients.
Baseball Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:16PMNorthwoods League
New England 0 - Philadelphia 3 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:34PMThe Philadelphia Union were already ahead by two goals at Gillette Stadium on Sunday when they went a man up. Carlos Ruiz had opened the scoring in the 12th minute and it was 2-0 through Carlos Valdes in the 24th. Whatever chance New England had at a comeback took a hit in the 66th minute when Benny Feilhaber was shown his second yellow card. Sheanon Williams added a stoppage time goal to finish ...
Whitecaps players excited about Man City friendly Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:14PMGiven the disappointment over Saturday's washed out Major League Soccer match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Real Salt Lake, there will certainly be some healthy debate as to the benefits of mid-season international friendlies.
First-Place Union Earn Decisive 3-0 Win in New England Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:13PMFoxborough, Mass. (July 17, 2011) - After picking up a single point in each of their first two matches of a three-game road trip, the Philadelphia Union dominated the New England Revolution on Sunday, 3-0, to reclaim sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference.
Live: US vs Japan in WWC Final Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:04PMUS, Japan end regulation all tied up.
Mariners set dubious record in 5-1 loss to Rangers Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:39PMSEATTLE — On a night they celebrated the success of the 2001 team's 116-win season, the Seattle Mariners made history Saturday night. Only this time, there will be no celebration 10 years later.
MLS Week 18: The Return Of The Draw Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:34AMFour of the six games on Major League Soccer’s Saturday schedule ended tied, with three of those scoreless. For those preferring offense with their soccer, seven of the 10 Saturday goals came from one game. Seattle 4 – Colorado 3 Wells Thompson gave an early indication of how this game was going to play out, scoring for the visiting Rapids in the first minute. Seattle had a quick response ...
President Obama tweets his support for US women Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:33AMPresident Barack Obama has proven to be quite the soccerista. A few weeks ago, he compared himself to Lionel Messi during a visit to the White House by reigning MLS champions Colorado Rapids. Last fall, he threw his weight behind the USA’s 2022 World Cup bid.
MLS standings, results, schedule, box scores Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:48AM Eastern Conference TEAMWLTPTSGFGA
New herbicide linked to ‘dying' trees Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:25AMA new commercial lawn care chemical by DuPont called Imprelis has been linked to damage to coniferous trees, primarily white pine and Norway and Colorado blue spruce. Firs and yews also may be affected.
Sounders score late to beat Rapids Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:06AMSEATTLE - Fredy Montero scored his third goal in two games with a diving header in the 82nd minute, Mauro Rosales scored off a pass from Montero two minutes later and the Seattle Sounders remained unbeaten in their last nine matches with a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday.
Red Bulls Retake First Place with 0-0 Tie Against Chivas USA Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:44AMCARSON, CA (July 16, 2011) - The New York Red Bulls retook sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with a 0-0 tie against CD Chivas USA Saturday night at The Home Depot Center.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Columbus Crew: Could the G's Run at Top End This Week? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:14AMWith the Seattle Sounders recording a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rapids, the pressure is on Bruce Arena's Los Angeles Galaxy to respond when they face the Columbus Crew in league play on Wednesday, July 20 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. This will be the first of two matches without the services of Chris Birchall, who was suspended for a rough challenge in a match against the ...
Blanchette: True excitement found down street from Safeco - Sat, 16 Jul 2011 PST Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:58PMSEATTLE – With a dragnet out to find the offense missing from Seattle sports here this weekend, it turns out we only needed to look across Royal Brougham Boulevard.
Sports digest: Settling lawsuit and bringing back union key issues left in NFL labor talks Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:53PMPat Tillman is inducted posthumously into College Football Hall of Fame along with 15 other players and four coaches at emotional enshrinement dinner in South Bend, Ind.
Study: Golfers spend more on clubs, less on practice Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:48PMA study by the director of the Minnesota State University industrial/organizational psychology graduate program uncovered some interesting practices golfers use to improve their game.
Sounders in comeback 4-3 win over Crew Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:46PMThe Associated Press The Associated Press SEATTLE Seattle's Fredy Montero scored his third goal in two games as the Sounders twice came from behind and beat the Columbus Crew 4-3 in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Wells Thompson scored in the opening minute and helped set up Jeff Larentowicz's goal in the 42nd minute — either side of Alvaro Fernandez's for Seattle in the 17th — to put Colorado ...
Sounders 4-3 Colorado State Department Of Corrections All-Stars Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:38PMIn an ugly game on a terrible surface that somehow ended without a Rapids player being sent off, Seattle's far superior quality won out. The Colorado took advantage of some very poor defense to go ahead in the 1st minute but Alvaro Fernandez leveled terms for the Sounders just five minutes later. Rapids midfielder Jeff Larentowicz put the Rapids back ahead just minutes before halftime with an ...
Long day of baseball ends with three losses for ’Dogs Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:33PMThe Mankato MoonDogs set a team record Saturday, but the record isn't likely one the team will celebrate.
Earthquakes Travel to Columbus to Face Crew Saturday Night Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:57PMSAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes travel to Ohio to face the Columbus Crew Saturday, July 16 at Crew Stadium at 4:30 p.m. PT. The match will air live on Comcast SportsNet Plus, 1220 KDOW (English) and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
Rise Shine Is Funded Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:49PMRise & Shine, The Jay DeMerit Story passed the $215,000 dollar goal on Kickstarter on Friday, meaning the project is now funded. The producers released a message thanking all of those who donated to the project, saying: When we started this project, who would thought we would have the support of people throughout the country and world, from all walks of life - all supporting an amazing story ...
Starting XI: Top 11 questions for Week 18 in MLS Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:33PMWhose deals will pay off? Is DC legit? Will Rapids survive Seattle? 11) Who will be the big winners from this month’s flurry of trades?
MLS -- White set for return to Sounders after surgery Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:13PMTUKWILA (AP) -- It was supposed to be a basic ultrasound, trying to determine why O'Brian White's left leg was numb. White, the new striker for Seattle Sounders FC, never left the hospital that April day.
Unique Opportunities for Fans Both on and off Bell Pitch at Empire Field Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:58PMVANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC are pleased to provide an update to fans attending the 2011 Herbalife World Football Challenge. This match is presented by official match night partners Pacific Newspaper Group and Premium Brands.
Commissioner's All-Star picks: Who would you choose? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:49PMMLS commissioner Don Garber will announce his two AT&T All-Star selections on this Saturday on FOX Soccer Channel, at halftime of the 4 p.m. ET game between Seattle Sounders FC and the Colorado Rapids at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.
Schmid get extension Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:28PMSEATTLE — The Seattle Sounder have signed coach Sigi Schmid to a contract extension that runs through the 2015 season. Schmid has guided the Seattle Sounders to two U.S. Open Cup titles and back-to-back playoff berths in the club’s first two seasons in Major League Soccer.
Sigi Schmid Signs Contract Extension Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:42PMRENTON, WASH. - Seattle Sounders FC has signed head coach Sigi Schmid to a contract extension which could keep him with the club through the 2015 Major League Soccer season.
American Disconnect Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:19PMBy Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (Jul 14, 2011) US Soccer Players -- It's friendly season again in America. European powerhouses are flitting about the country, touching down just long enough to take on a Major League Soccer team or one of their Euro counterparts here or there. For a lot of American fans, the European pre-season is a chance to see clubs with deep pockets and deep histories show ...
Barons List of Opponents Announced for 11-12 Season Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:59PMOklahoma City - The Oklahoma City Barons, American Hockey League affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, released a list of opponents the team will play during the 2011-12 hockey season.
Rise & Shine: Thursday Update Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:19AMAs of noon ET on Thursday, July 14th, the Jay DeMerit documentary Rise & Shine has raised $201,881 dollars from 1,579 contributors. The filmmakers need $215,000 to pay for rights clearances so they can use footage from the Premier League and the World Cup. They have THREE DAYS remaining to raise the $13,119 difference to fund the project. Remember, Kickstarter projects are all or nothing so they ...
Writer rafts down Grand Canyon Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:39AMAfter months of anticipation, trip planning and a final reminder to keep our life vests on at all ti
New England's Big Moment Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:19AMBy J Hutcherson - WASHINGTON, DC (Jul 14, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Let’s pretend you’re running the New England Revolution, mired in a disappointing season but with a chance to follow Kansas City’s example from last season and put on a competitive performance again Premier League title holders Manchester United. You’ve got 51,523 people watching you at a stadium you usually can’t put 15k in ...
Open Cup: Seattle 3 - LA 1 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:04AMThe Seattle Sounders took another step towards the US Open Cup trophy on Wednesday night, beating the Los Angeles Galaxy in front of 4,322 at the Starfire Sports Stadium. Nate Jaqua was the difference for Seattle, scoring the opening goal four minutes in and setting up Fredy Montero's goal in the 25th minute. LA's Adam Cristman cut the lead in half in the 40th minute, but that was it for the ...
Sounders FC beats Galaxy 3-1 in U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:25PMA Seattle team, including the Sounders of the United Soccer Leagues, has advanced to the final four of the knockout tournament five years in a row.
Whitecaps trying to kickstart their offense from the back Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:03PMVANCOUVER, B.C. — With only 19 goals 20 Major League Soccer matches thus far this season, the Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to create offense starting from the back.
Kickers Headed to U.S. Open Cup Semis Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:59PMTAMPA, Fla. - USL PRO's Richmond Kickers continued their remarkable run in the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 2-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City of MLS in the quarterfinals on Tuesday night at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park. The defeat was the first for Kansas City at their outstanding new stadium since it opened last month.
Pyle Accepts Head Coach Position with AHL Texas Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:35PMGwinnett Gladiators head coach Jeff Pyle has accepted the head coaching position of the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League, the primary development affiliate of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.
Wednesday's Upside: In Goal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:19PMTheir Words It’s a trophy with a pretty significant purse and some history when it comes to our league. It’s a chance for our players to earn money and win prestige and an opportunity to get back into the CONCACAF tournament. All those things made us want to take this seriously, and I think that was reflected by the team we put out there tonight. Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis, who saw his ...
Tuesday's TV: Copa Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:04PMCopa Ameria on TeleFutura: Chile - Peru at 6pm. On Univision: Uruguay - Mexico at 8:30pm. All Times Eastern
13 BVU science students engaged in summer learning experiences Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:50PMSummer is hardly a time of rest for 13 Buena Vista University (BVU) science students who are immersed in eye-opening and enriching internships and research experiences across the country and around...
Monday's Upside: American Soccer Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:04PMTheir Words I think that is a perfect example of what this country is about, what the history of this team has always been. We never give up. USA forward Abby Wambach. Other Sources US shows no quit in victory - from SI.com's Grant Wahl: But then something happened. One Play Erases Doubts About a Coach - from The NY Times' George Vecsey: All it takes in soccer is one play. USA women's soccer ...
Philadelphia Union Announce Television Schedule for Upcoming Everton and Real Madrid Matches Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:58PMChester, Pa. (July 11, 2011) - Philadelphia Union today announced that the Union's July 20 international match against Everton will be televised on Comcast SportsNet. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm at PPL Park with postgame coverage continuing for 30 minutes upon the conclusion of the match.
New York Red Bulls Weekly Update Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:58PMRED BULLS FACE CHICAGO IN U.S. OPEN CUP QUARTERFINALS TUESDAY: The Red Bulls look to advance to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals for the first time since they reached the final in 2003 when they travel to Chicago to face the Fire on Tuesday night in a quarterfinals battle at 8:30 PM ET. The game will be streamed live via the Fire's website at www.chicago-fire.com.
Eagles, BEC, Slapshot & Eagles Chicks All Voted Colorado Sports All-Stars Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:44PMLOVELAND, Colo. - Throughout the months of May & June, Colorado sports fans voted in Mile High Sports' "All-Stars 2011" poll encompassing the best-of-the-best in several local sports categories, from players & coaches, to mascots & cheerleaders, to venues and ticket values.
Rapids visit Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:42PMCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Monday, July 11, 2011) - The Colorado Rapids (6-5-9, 27 points) will travel to face Seattle Sounders FC (9-4-8, 35 points) this Saturday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. MT at CenturyLink Field.
Montero Wins POTW Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:04PMSeattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero’s two goals in his club’s 3-2 derby win over Portland won him Player of the Week honors for Week 17, Major League Soccer announced on Monday. Montero scored his first goal in the 57th minute and his second in the 74th. This is Montero’s third career Player of the Week award. MLS PLAYER OF THE WEEK WINNERS Week 16: Joel Lindpere (New York Red Bulls) Week 15 ...
Casey, Palguta lead Rapids past Whitecaps Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:26PMConor Casey scored in the 25th minute as the Colorado Rapids ended a four-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.
Weekend Sports Roundup: Soccer Wins, Baseball Slumps, and Hydroplane Glory Edition Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:17PMThis was a banner weekend for Seattle's sports teams. Catch up on all the stats with Annie's AM sports roundup. [ more › ]
Locals in the Pros: Zimmerman's bat hot on homestand Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:00PMZimmerman went 8-for-20 on the week, batting .400 while hitting a home run and knocking in three runs.