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FanIQ.com - 2/15/2008
Aramis Ramirez Loves Cockfighting. Mike Vick Wishes He Had Loved It Instead Of Dogfighting.
— FanIQ.com — Forget baseball and steroids. That's old news. The new hotness in baseball is all about cockfighting. As... I'm sure you know, Pedro Martinez and Juan Marichal were recently revealed to be major cockfighting enthusiasts thanks to a YouTube video of a cockfight the two had in the Dominican Republic last year. It's since been taken down. Obviously because no cares about roosters anywhere (more) Aramis Ramirez Loves Cockfighting. Mike Vick Wishes He ...

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chicagotribune.com - 10/7/2008
Cubs Carlos Marmol injured in car accident
— chicagotribune.com — Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol suffered minor injuries in a car accident early Tuesday in the Dominican Republic.... (more) Cubs Carlos Marmol injured in car accident

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Video: Pedro, Marichal, Do Love Their Cockfighting
sportsbybrooks.com - 2/7/2008
Video: Pedro, Marichal, Do Love Their Cockfighting
— sportsbybrooks.com — Very sad video sent over by HOME RUN DERBY today that features Pedro Martinez and Juan Marichal... involved in what appears to be a professionally sanctioned cockfight somewhere in the Dominican Republic: The video is not for the faint of heart. ... (more) Video: Pedro, Marichal, Do Love Their Cockfighting

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This Should Cause The Mets No PR Problems Whatsoever [Little Jerry!]
deadspin.com - 2/7/2008
This Should Cause The Mets No PR Problems Whatsoever [Little Jerry!]
— deadspin.com — Pedro Martinez: Cock Fighter! (As first reported by HOME RUN DERBY.) PETA officials are sharpening their talons... and animal activists are massing at the Florida border as we speak. (more) This Should Cause The Mets No PR Problems Whatsoever ...

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The NY Post Loves Our Mad Animated Gif Skillz
sportsbybrooks.com - 2/7/2008
The NY Post Loves Our Mad Animated Gif Skillz
— sportsbybrooks.com — Yesterday we posted a video that featured a cockfight involving Pedro Martinez and Juan Marichal in the... Dominican Republic. The video has since been taken down. Here’s the animated gif we created to link the video: The ASSOCIATED PRESS ... (more) The NY Post Loves Our Mad Animated Gif Skillz

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: Part of the Business of Sports Network - See Them All: 239 Players In MLB Born Outside US
bizofbaseball.com - 4/2/2008
: Part of the Business of Sports Network - See Them All: 239 Players In MLB Born Outside US
— bizofbaseball.com — MLB Players Born Outside US in 2008 MLB announced yesterday that a total of 239 players on... Opening Day rosters and disabled lists were born outside the 50 United States. Overall, 28.0 percent of the 855 Major League players (749 active 25-man roster ... (more) : Part of the Business of Sports Network - See Them All: ...

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AMAZIN' SURPRISE STAR TATIS BUILDS CHURCH
nypost.com - 11/29/2008
AMAZIN' SURPRISE STAR TATIS BUILDS CHURCH
— nypost.com — By KEVIN KERNAN Earlier this week, Fernando Tatis walked into a church in his Dominican Republic hometown... of San Pedro de Macoris and gave thanks. This was not just any church and not just any thanks. This was the Jerusalem First Church, a church... (more) AMAZIN' SURPRISE STAR TATIS BUILDS CHURCH

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Tribe Continues Shopping at Pacific Rim
waitingfornextyear.com - 9/17/2008
Tribe Continues Shopping at Pacific Rim
— waitingfornextyear.com — A little less than a year ago, the Indians turned a few heads when they agreed to... terms with relief pitcher Masa Kobayashi. At 34 years of age, Kobayashi has had an up and down season that has become a little more volatile with each marginal inning pitched. In 42 games prior to the All-Star (more) Tribe Continues Shopping at Pacific Rim

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Things Christopher Columbus would be shocked to discover
stanleycupofchowder.blogspot.com - 10/12/2008
Things Christopher Columbus would be shocked to discover
— stanleycupofchowder.blogspot.com — Celebrate the discovery of The New World by looking at how things have changed since 1492.... (more) Things Christopher Columbus would be shocked to discover

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Now You're Out Of Table! Where Are You Going, Pal?
deuceofdavenport.com - 1/18/2008
Now You're Out Of Table! Where Are You Going, Pal?
— deuceofdavenport.com — Things aren't so bueno for Miguel Tejada these days. He probably thought he was free and clear... when he was traded from the Orioles to the Astros until he was named in the Mitchell Report. Then the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee decided to look into whether he lied to federal investigators in 2005. As if that wasn't bad enough, his brother died in a motorcycle accident on ... (more) Now You're Out Of Table! Where Are You Going, Pal?

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nypost.com - 5/22/2008
PEDRO'S DAD HAS SEIZURE
— nypost.com — ATLANTA - Pedro Martinez's return to the Mets was delayed indefinitely yesterday when his ailing father had... a seizure at home in the Dominican Republic. Martinez had just boarded a flight in Miami yesterday morning to throw a bullpen session here... (more) PEDRO'S DAD HAS SEIZURE

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hexagonalblog.com - 6/4/2008
Early Preview of CONCACAF Second-Round Match
— hexagonalblog.com — One of the second-round qualifiers kicks off tomorrow, so here's a preview of... Honduras vs. Puerto Rico... As you can tell, the Dominican Republic's protest against the 0-1 result in Puerto Rico was turned down, so it's the boricuas who are headed to San Pedro Sula for the qualifier. It's a big mismatch as most of the Puerto Rican lineup will be drawn from the USL's Puerto Rico Islanders, while ... (more) Early Preview of CONCACAF Second-Round Match

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nypost.com - 8/6/2008
PROBE WON'T FORCE OUT PROSPECTS
— nypost.com — ARLINGTON - While the Yankees have placed Carlos Rios and Ramon Valdivia on administrative leave until MLB's... investigative unit is done looking into allegations that money from signing bonuses in the Dominican Republic was skimmed, it's believed... (more) PROBE WON'T FORCE OUT PROSPECTS

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A-Rod wants you to accept him for who he is
310tojoba.blogspot.com - 12/7/2008
A-Rod wants you to accept him for who he is
— 310tojoba.blogspot.com — Take it away, AP. Alex Rodriguez is switching sides. (Ed note: Teee heee!) The New York Yankees... star will play for the Dominican Republic in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, he said Saturday. Rodriguez made the announcement while playing at a ... (more) A-Rod wants you to accept him for who he is

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3-D broadcasts offer a new dimension - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com - 12/17/2008
3-D broadcasts offer a new dimension - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — Gabriel Mercedes of the Dominican Republic tries a flying kick against Shu-Chun Yang of Taiwan in the... 58kg quarterfinals of taekwondo at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Best of 2008 Photography >>> Best of 2008 Main >>> (more) 3-D broadcasts offer a new dimension - Los Angeles Times

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The New York Post Will Swipe your Animation
thebiglead.com - 2/8/2008
The New York Post Will Swipe your Animation
— thebiglead.com — So there’s this story about Pedro Martinez and Juan Marichal attending a cockfighting event in in the... Dominican Republic - at the Coliseo de Gallos (Rooster Coliseum) in Santo Domingo, to be exact. (It’s the Dominican Republic’s ... (more) The New York Post Will Swipe your Animation

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waggleroom.com - 4/2/2008
Open Thread
— waggleroom.com — ... this week's schedule ... PGA Tour Shell Houston Open Redstone Golf Club (Tournament Course), Humble, Texas... Thursday-Friday, Golf Channel; Saturday-Sunday, NBC European Tour Estoril Open de Portugal Oitavos Dunes, Estoril, Portugal Champions Tour Cap Cana Championship Punta Espada Golf Club, Cap Cana, Dominican Republic Friday & Sunday, TNT; Saturday, Golf Channel Nationwide ... (more) Open Thread

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briangach.bloggerunleashed.com - 5/29/2008
The Mets Find A Hero In Fernando Tatis As Mets Down Marlins
— briangach.bloggerunleashed.com — Fernando Tatis was the hero tonight in the Mets 7-6 victory over the Florida Marlins. Tatis' game... winning double in the bottom of the 12th sealed the win for the troubled New York squad. Tatis, from the Dominican Republic, is trying to resurrect his career with the Mets after lingering in obscurity ever since his breakout year of 1999. (more) The Mets Find A Hero In Fernando Tatis As Mets Down Marlins

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sports-gambling.com - 11/21/2008
Sportsbook Betting Favorites
— sports-gambling.com — From the women’s handball championships in the Dominican Republic to the soccer World Cup, event from small... to huge is covered in the offshore sportsbook umbrella. But one question that many sportsbook fans would like to have answered is: Which is the greatest single sporting event (more) Sportsbook Betting Favorites

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