Fmr. Yankees pitcher Mussina, NYC Mayor Bloomberg cheer on Staten Island at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Little Leaguers from Staten Island, N.Y., drew some notable names Friday to their World Series opener. State court rejects baseball immunity rule, allows lawsuit against minor league teamSANTA FE, N.M. — The parents of a young boy struck in the head when a batter hit a ball into a picnic area before an Albuquerque Isotopes game can sue the minor league team and the city, an appellate court has ruled. Arrests of Little League coach, nurse and teacher in raids show dogfighting is alive and wellST. LOUIS — The arrests this week of a Little League coach, a registered nurse and a teacher during the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S. history confirm the shadowy blood sport is alive and well despite tough laws across the country. Humane groups: More than 400 dogs rescued in largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in USST. LOUIS — Animal humane groups say more than 400 dogs including some that were about to deliver puppies have been rescued in the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S. history. Poll finds Americans making modest spending cuts but not forsaking favorite summer pursuitsCHICAGO — Americans are cutting back their spending but not abandoning favorite summertime pursuits despite the extra expense, a new survey released Wednesday indicates. Small business owners need to get financial checkups and get out there and network at midyearNEW YORK — Small business owners might want to put two important items at the top of their midyear to-do lists: get a financial checkup, and do more networking. Prosecutor withdraws request to return 9-year-old Arizona boy accused in killings to custodyST. JOHNS, Ariz. — A prosecutor has withdrawn his request to have a 9-year-old eastern Arizona boy who shot and killed his father’s friend returned to custody while he awaits sentencing. Central Ore. teen on school parking lot hit by lightning, hospitalized in serious conditionLAPINE, Ore. — Lightning hit a 14-year-old boy on the edge of a parking lot at LaPine High School, putting him in the hospital in serious condition. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Wide range of interests oppose plan to tax alcohol, sweetened drinksWASHINGTON — A push for new taxes on soda, beer and wine to help pay for Americans’ health care is stirring up more than just the beverage industry. Mike Pelfrey effective, Mets take advantage of sloppy Nationals for 8-2 winNEW YORK — Mike Pelfrey gave the Mets a healthy and effective start, Ryan Church drove in three runs and New York took advantage of sloppy play by the stumbling Washington Nationals in an 8-2 victory Saturday. Mass. Little League serving mostly low-income children has equipment stolen just before seasonLAWRENCE, Mass. — Lawrence police say a thief made off with $1,500 worth of equipment belonging to a local youth baseball league days before the start of the season. 12-year-old NJ girl to toss first pitch for Mets after throwing perfect game against boysBAYONNE, N.J. — On the pitcher’s mound, a 12-year-old girl from New Jersey is perfect. |
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