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New York Yankees stories: 277 news summaries

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Burning Fans Revolt as Yanks Ban Sunscreen

Security policy greeted with outrage that causes instant reversal

Jul 22, 08 1:49 PM CDT
(Newser) - Yankee Stadium’s upper deck has been burning with resentment, the New York Post reports, over a newly expanded ban on sunscreen. Stadium security has taken to confiscating bottles of all shapes and sizes recently, a crackdown that came into focus during the weekend heat wave. “I need... More »

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New York Yankees • skin cancer • Yankee Stadium • sunburn • security practices

 A-Rod Signs With
 Hollywood Agency 

Slugger joins growing ranks of sports figures courted by Tinseltown talent agents

Jul 22, 08 7:37 AM CDT
(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez has signed up with the William Morris Agency, the Wall Street Journal reports, as Hollywood's biggest talent agencies look to draft major sports stars onto their rosters. Rodriguez will join clients like Quentin Tarantino and Eminem at William Morris, along with sports figures such as Serena Williams, Dwyane... More »

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 Madonna 'Loves' A-Rod Scandal 

Singer may attend All-Star Game

Jul 15, 08 11:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Madonna is reveling in the attention she's getting from the Alex Rodriguez scandal and is considering fueling the frenzy by attending today's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, the New York Post reports. "She doesn't care about the press it will get—she loves it,” a friend said. More »

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New York City • New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • publicity stunt • Yankee Stadium • Madonna • celebrity divorces • Guy Ritchie

 A-Rod Passes
 Mantle's HR Record 

Yankee slams 537th homer on emotional day for team

Jul 13, 08 8:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez smashed a 3-2 pitch from Toronto's Brian Tallet into the foul pole to claim his 537th career home run yesterday, surpassing Micky Mantle's record on the day Yankee great Bobby Murcer died. The All-Star didn't realize he had moved into 13th place on the all-time homer list until... More »

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MLB • New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • Toronto Blue Jays • home run • Mickey Mantle • baseball

 Yankee Bobby Murcer Dies 

Longtime player and broadcaster was beloved by fans

Jul 12, 08 9:47 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bobby Murcer, a beloved New York Yankee who played for the team or called their games for more than four decades, died today from complications of brain cancer, the Daily News reports. Murcer, 62, played his first game for the Yankees as a teenage shortstop in 1965, then later moved... More »

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New York Yankees • obituary • baseball

 Cynthia 'Not Out 
 to Mutilate' A-Rod 

Slugger's wife denies spending spree, takes high road in spilling to Post's Adams

Jul 10, 08 11:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - Cynthia Rodriguez says she’s “not out to mutilate” husband Alex Rodriguez and while she considers her marriage to the New York Yankees star over, she’ll be there for him when he cracks up, she tells Post columnist Cindy Adams. Of reports on her escape to Paris: “... More »

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New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • Cynthia Rodriguez • Paris • affair • celebrity divorces • Cindy Adams

Glossies

Yankee Fever Expected to Sell Seats—Literally

From $200 urinals to $50K for A-Rod's locker, closing ballpark full of souvenirs

Jul 9, 08 11:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Though Yankee Stadium, renovated in the 1970s, contains few long-lost relics, its current contents could nevertheless bring in $50 million when they're auctioned at season's end, New York magazine reports. From seats (figure $1,000), to urinals ($200), to trash bins ($100), everything is expected to find buyers stricken with... More »

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New York Yankees • auction • Yankee Stadium • Derek Jeter • memorabilia • sports collectibles • baseball

Wife: A-Rod, Madonna Had 'Affair of the Heart'

Betrayed spouse's lawyer says infidelity wasn't physical

Jul 8, 08 9:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez’s relationship with Madonna amounted to “an affair of the heart,” not physical infidelity, his estranged wife's lawyer tells People. A-Rod had dinners with his sweetie, constantly listened to her music, and dumped his agent for her Kabbalah-loving manager, the New York Post reports. More »

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New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • Cynthia Rodriguez • celebrity • affair • infidelity • Madonna • Kabbalah • celebrity divorces

 A-Rod's Wife
 Files for Divorce,
 Citing Infidelity 

Yankees star 'emotionally abandoned his wife and children,' petition says

Jul 7, 08 10:49 AM CDT
(AP) - Alex Rodriguez's wife filed for divorce today, calling her husband an adulterer who "emotionally abandoned his wife and children," but naming no names. "The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken because of the husband's extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct," claimed Cynthia Rodriguez's petition for... More »

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New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • Cynthia Rodriguez • infidelity • celebrity divorces

 Wife Ditches A-Rod
 for Lenny Kravitz 

Cynthia Rodriguez at rocker's Paris pad

Jul 3, 08 11:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - While rumors swirl over Alex Rodgriguez's late nights with Madonna, the Yankee's wife has ditched him for rocker Lenny Kravitz, the New York Post claims. Cynthia Rodriguez, who has yet to file divorce papers, has spent the past four nights shacked up with the Grammy-winner at his pad in Paris,... More »

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New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • Cynthia Rodriguez • Paris • affair • celebrity divorces • Lenny Kravitz

 MLB's Midterm Report Cards 

Rays at the head of the class—Rockies, Marlins at the back

Jul 2, 08 12:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - Report card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation. A students—Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class. ... More »

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Slow Start  Lands Yankees in Unfamiliar
AL East Cellar

20-24 team has fallen to last place in division

May 20, 08 2:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - Last place is unfamiliar territory for the Yankees. Since 1912 the Bronx Bombers have only finished there twice, compared to 26 world titles. This year, however, they have bungled their way to a 20-24 record and find themselves looking up, record-wise in the AL, not only at division foes like... More »

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MLB • New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • Joe Girardi • baseball

 How the Yankees Got So Rich 

NY Daily News uses FOIA request to profile sports' biggest cash machine

May 19, 08 3:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Yankees may not be that good on the field this season, but it’s not hurting franchise income. With estimates of the team's overall value pegged at $1.2 billion, documents obtained by the New York Daily News under a Freedom of Information request show just how much cash... More »

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 Yanks' Giambi 
 Puts Hope in Thong 

Slumping hitter shares gold underwear with teammates

May 18, 08 10:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - Slumping Yankees slugger Jason Giambi has a secret weapon: a gold thong. He wears it when he’s struggling for hits—as is the case now, with his average well below .200—and has passed it to teammates Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, and Johnny Damon when they needed it, Portfolio... More »

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Kazmir Shines as Rays Beat Slumping Yankees 5-2

AL-leading Tampa batters Kennedy

May 15, 08 10:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Scott Kazmir sparkled in his first start since agreeing to a $28.5 million contract extension, and the surprising Tampa Bay Rays dropped the New York Yankees into last place with a 5-2 victory Thursday. Kazmir allowed three singles in six scoreless innings, and Akinori Iwamura and Shawn Riggans homered... More »

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MLB • New York Yankees • Scott Kazmir • baseball • Tampa Bay Rays • Shawn Riggans • Akinori Iwamura • Ian Kennedy

 Mussina Stops Streaking Rays  

May 15, 08 12:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Robinson Cano went 4-for-4 and drove in a run to back the pitching of Mike Mussina, helping the New York Yankees end the Tampa Bay Rays' six-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday. Mussina (6-3) allowed one run and five hits over 6 1-3 innings to win his... More »

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(Newser) - Gabe Gross singled with no outs in the 11th inning to drive in the first run Mariano Rivera has allowed all season, giving Tampa Bay a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees and sending the Rays into first place in the AL East. Cliff Floyd began the 11th with... More »

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 Garza, Rays Beat Yanks 7-1 

May 12, 08 11:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - Matt Garza pitched seven scoreless innings and the surging Tampa Bay Rays beat nemesis Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees 7-1 for their fifth consecutive victory Monday night. Garza (2-1) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out three while holding the Yankees in check with help from three... More »

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 Jeter Hits First Homer, 
 Yanks Finally Beat Tigers 

Rasner throws six-plus solid innings

May 10, 08 7:43 PM CDT
(Newser) - Derek Jeter hit his first homer of the season, Darrell Rasner pitched six-plus strong innings and the New York Yankees ended a six-game losing streak to the Detroit Tigers with a 5-2 victory Saturday. Rasner (2-0) gave up two runs and four hits, departing after Magglio Ordonez's leadoff single in... More »

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MLB • New York Yankees • Detroit Tigers • Magglio Ordonez • Derek Jeter • Mariano Rivera • American League • Joba Chamberlain • baseball • Darrell Rasner • Jeremy Bonderman

 Tigers Hold Off Yankees 

Rogers pitches into seventh and Rodriguez drives in pair of runs

May 9, 08 10:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - Kenny Rogers pitched into the seventh inning and Ivan Rodriguez had three hits and drove in a pair of runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6-5 tonight. Rodriguez drove in a pair of runs and Rogers (3-3) held the Yankees to two runs on nine... More »

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MLB • New York Yankees • Detroit Tigers • Wilson Betemit • Ivan Rodriguez • Todd Jones • American League • baseball • Kenny Rogers

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