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NEWS ABOUT: Bud Selig

Bud Selig stories: 37 news summaries

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Sport's Top 100 Power Players

Athletes, commissioners and entrepreneurs all make BusinessWeek's list of the best people in the game

Oct 1, 07 8:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - In sports you're really only a winner or a loser, so BusinessWeek compiled a list of the 100 most powerful people in sports—whether they're on the field or behind a desk:
  1. Roger Goodell, commissioner, NFL
  2. Tiger Woods, golfer
  3. David Stern, commissioner, NBA
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basketball • golf • Tiger Woods • Roger Goodell • Bud Selig • NASCAR • football • list • David Stern • Dale Ernhardt Jr. • Brian France • Dick Ebersol • Phil Knight • George Bodenheimer

Trib to Sell Cubs Piece by Piece

Company now wants to sell franchise in parts, conflict with MLB possible

Sep 15, 07 6:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Cubs' owners stoked fears of a long ordeal today by announcing their plan to sell the franchise in parts. Such a sale would limit Bud Selig’s influence over the deal and might garner the Tribune Co. more cash, the Los Angeles Times reports. But selling the field, network... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Sam Zell • Tribune Company • Bud Selig • baseball

MLB Wants
HGH Blood Test for Next Season

Players union must sign off on new exam for banned substance

Sep 14, 07 8:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - In the wake of scandals involving Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel and Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, among others, Major League Baseball is weighing a blood test for human growth hormone that would be implemented by next season. A test developed by the World Anti-Doping Agency is expected to be available for... More »

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MLB • Bud Selig • hormones • human growth hormone • drug test • baseball

Major League Steroid Pusher Names Names

Supplier to 'dozens' reveals 'mind-blowing' surprises in investigation

Aug 21, 07 11:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - A former assistant to the Mets who sold steroids to "dozens" of major league baseball players has provided investigators with a list of users, including some shocking names, reports SI.com. The list "is going to blow your mind," promised a source. The information, provided at a... More »

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steroids • MLB • New York Mets • Bud Selig • George Mitchell • Kirk Radomski • baseball

Giambi Dodges Penalty for Steroid Use

Commisioner lets Yankee off easy for drug probe cooperation

Aug 17, 07 2:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has decided not to suspend or otherwise punish Yankee first baseman Jason Giambi for his past steroid use. "It's over and done with. I'm thrilled," said Giambi. The slugger, who has confessed to using performance enhancers, earned the pardon through his cooperation... More »

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steroids • MLB • Barry Bonds • Bud Selig • New York Yankees • Joe Torre • Jason Giambi • George Mitchell • Bronx Bombers • baseball

756*

Bonds passes Aaron as home run king, but not without controversy

Aug 7, 07 11:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barry Bonds became Major League Baseball's all-time leading home run hitter last night, brushing aside Hank Aaron's vaunted record with a 435-foot solo shot to right center in the bottom of the 5th. Bonds 756th came off a 3-2 pitch from Nats starter Mike Bacsik—whose father denied Aaron his... More »

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MLB • Barry Bonds • Bud Selig • Hank Aaron • record • home run • baseball

Bonds Hits No. 755, Ties Aaron

Giants slugger swats No. 755

Aug 4, 07 10:16 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barry Bonds hit his 755th career home run tonight in San Diego, tying all-time leader Henry Aaron with a 382-foot clout off instant historical footnote Clay Hensley. Camera flashes sparkled and the fans rose to their feet as the 43-year-old slugger circled the bases and then hugged his son Nikolai,... More »

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MLB • San Francisco Giants • Barry Bonds • Bud Selig • Henry Aarons • Clay Hensley

Bonds to Chase Slug Record in Enemy Territory

Hostile Dodger fans
less than thrilled

Jul 30, 07 5:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - After missing his seven-game opportunity to break Hank Aaron's home run record in the land of his biggest fans, slugger Barry Bonds has left San Francisco for a three-game series in LA. "It's going to be chaotic," said pitcher Steve Kline, anticipating a less-than-sympathetic reception for Bonds from... More »

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MLB • San Francisco Giants • Barry Bonds • Bud Selig • Hank Aaron • Los Angeles Dodgers • Steve Kline • Dave Roberts • baseball

'Midget-Man' Costas Unfazed by Bonds' Dig

Broadcaster takes it
on the chin after
steroid program

Jul 27, 07 6:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - Broadcaster Bob Costas insists he's not insulted that slugger Barry Bonds called him "a little midget man who knows [nothing] about baseball," AP reports. The dig came after an installment of HBO's "Costas Now," in which the broadcaster weighed in on Bonds' reputed steroid use. "... More »

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MLB • San Francisco Giants • Barry Bonds • Boston Red Sox • Bud Selig • Curt Schilling • Hank Aaron • HBO • China Basin • Bob Costas • Costas Now • Patrick Arnold • AT and T Park

Focus on Offense Aids Crooked Refs

'Dysfunctional' ref
rules  partly to blame for Donaghy fiasco

Jul 26, 07 8:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - The focus on offense in NBA play, encouraging officials  to call more fouls, also paves the way for the current gambling scandal, three former refs charge in USA Today. More free throws and offensive possessions can, in turn, influence the final score. Tim Donaghy, an NBA official for 13 years,... More »

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NBA • basketball • Bud Selig • Tim Donaghy • Pete Rose • sports betting

Bonds Snubbed by Baseball Commish

Selig vows to skip Bonds' bid
at home run crown

Jul 24, 07 4:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - Just two blasts shy of Hank Aaron's all-time record, slugger Barry Bonds has a chance to become the new home run king in his own backyard. But Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has vowed not to attend Bonds' seven-game homestand in San Francisco that began last night—nor take... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • San Francisco Giants • Barry Bonds • Bud Selig • Hank Aaron • John Smoltz • China Basin • baseball • AT and T Park

Giambi Faces Steroids Probe

Yankee slugger, admitted user, sits down with investigator George Mitchell

Jul 14, 07 3:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jason Giambi, lawyer in tow, met yesterday with George Mitchell, the investigator for MLB's steroids probe. The Yankee first-baseman,  the first active player to sit down with Mitchell, clarified beforehand that he would only discuss his "own personal history"—which he has admitted includes steroid use. More »

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MLB • Bud Selig • New York Yankees • Jason Giambi • George Mitchell • baseball • Mitchell steroids investigation

Cuban Covets Cubs

Mavs' owner sets his sights on Wrigley Field

Jul 14, 07 8:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Mercurial billionaire Mark Cuban has expressed in interest in buying the Chicago Cubs. Put on the block by real estate mogul Sam Zell, the Cubs will have to placate Major League Baseball and local fans to succeed. Rick Morrissey, writing in another Zell property, the Chicago Tribune, says he thinks... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Mark Cuban • Dallas Mavericks • Bud Selig • baseball

Selig to Attend Bonds's 756th

Despite snub rumors, commish will be on hand when No. 25 outslugs Aaron

Jul 11, 07 4:50 AM CDT
(Newser) - MLB Commissioner Bud Selig will be in the stands for slugger Barry Bonds's imminent coronation as all-time home run king, Sports Illustrated reports. It had been widely rumored that the commish might snub Bonds, who's now only four shy of Hank Aaron's 755 career record, in part because of the... More »

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MLB • San Francisco Giants • Barry Bonds • Bud Selig • Hank Aaron • All Star Game 2007 • baseball

Giambi Gives
in to Steroids Meeting

Slugger will field Mitchell's questions
on 'history' of drug use

Jun 22, 07 4:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Yankees DH Jason Giambi acceded to a meeting with former Senate Majority Leader and steroids investigator George Mitchell, to discuss the power-hitter's possible use of performance-enhancing drugs. Giambi had initially balked at the official probe, but caved under pressure from Commissioner Bud Selig, who says the meeting will occur "... More »

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investigation • steroids • MLB • Bud Selig • New York Yankees • Jason Giambi • George Mitchell • drug use • baseball

Texas Owner: Juan-Gone "Probably" Doped

Gonzalez is Rangers' boss biggest regret

Jun 21, 07 4:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Texas owner Tom Hicks says he suspected slugger Juan Gonzalez had used steroids, judging from his body's early and expeditious breakdown. Hicks bemoaned his $24 million, two-year investment, which resulted in 152 games and 32 home runs during 2002-03. "We just gave that money away," he said. More »

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steroids • MLB • Texas Rangers • Bud Selig • Juan Gonzalez • Tom Hicks • drug use • Jose Canseco

Teams of 42s Honor Jackie

Apr 16, 07 8:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Players and coaches across the majors honored Jackie Robinson by donning number 42 on the 60th anniversary of the day Robinson broke the color barrier with his debut as a Brooklyn Dodger. The league officially honored Robinson at Dodger Stadium—a serendipitous choice, as five other potential venues were rained... More »

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MLB • Jackie Robinson • Bud Selig • C.C. Sabathia • Andruw Jones • Rachel Robinson • Los Angeles Dodgers

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