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  • June 2008

    • Clemens Used Viagra for On-Field Boost

      New York Daily News  |  Jun 10, 08 11:10 AM CDT

      Clemens Used Viagra for On-Field Boost

      (Newser) - Roger Clemens was on at least one performance enhancing drug, a clubhouse source tells the New York Daily News : Viagra. Clemens wasn’t using Vitamin V to help with the ladies, he—and several of his teammates—were using it to improve his on-field performance. Viagra has become a major fad among athletes, because of its ability to improve endurance and deliver nutrients to muscles. More »

    • Griffey Slams 600th Homer Against Marlins

      Associated Press  |  Jun 10, 08 12:00 AM CDT

      Griffey Slams 600th Homer Against Marlins

      (Newser) - Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 600th career homer last night to join Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, and Sammy Sosa as the only players to do so. Griffey connected off Mark Hendrickson in the first inning of the Cincinnati Reds' 9-4 victory over the Florida Marlins, the AP reports. The 38-year-old slugger hit a 3-1 pitch 413 feet into the right-field seats with Jerry Hairston on third and one out. More »

    • Pitcher Gains Infamy After Hitting Ump

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Jun 9, 08 1:31 PM CDT

      Pitcher Gains Infamy After Hitting Ump

      (Newser) - If not for one pitch, Georgia’s high school championship game would be a topic of conversation in only a few places. Instead, the one-sided May 31 contest is getting nationwide buzz. With the cameras rolling, Stephens County High pitcher Cody Martin made it a contest to remember: Martin zinged a fastball straight at the umpire’s face as his catcher dived the opposite direction. More »

    • Not Your Grandfather's Hot Dog Stand

      New York Times  |  Jun 8, 08 11:26 AM CDT

      Not Your Grandfather's Hot Dog Stand

      (Newser) - From a perfect crab salad sandwich at AT&T field in San Francisco to a dreadful crab cake at Camden Yards in Baltimore, the New York Times charts the range and quality of foods available at America's ballparks. Crab isn't the only departure from the ubiquitous hot dog: During his quest, Peter Meehan found sushi, subs, strawberries, and more. More »

    • Seaver Trades Curve Balls for Cabernets

      Bloomberg  |  Jun 5, 08 8:40 PM CDT