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A-Rod finally joins Yankee hit parade

A-Rod finally joins Yankee hit parade

A-Rod put an end to the waiting Saturday in the Yankees' 7-3 victory over the Texas Rangers at the Stadium, blasting his first home run of the season and ending the second-longest homerless drought of his career to begin a season.

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A-Rod finally joins Yankee hit parade

A-Rod finally joins Yankee hit parade

A-Rod put an end to the waiting Saturday in the Yankees' 7-3 victory over the Texas Rangers at the Stadium, blasting his first home run of the season and ending the second-longest homerless drought of his career to begin a season.

    Harper: Perez slows it down, but game turns

    When you not only fail to cash in on a night Oliver Perez delivers some rare brilliance, but give the game away with some horrendous relief pitching, April somehow feels like those infamous Septembers past.

    Anyone want Tebow?

    Anyone want Tebow?

    Elbow position. Arm slot. Watch the angle of your wrist. Hold the ball high. Drive from your legs. Do not wind up. Do not take your time. And do not, under any circumstances, throw the football the way you have your entire life.

      Cop who took Ben's statement quits

      The Georgia cop who interviewed Ben Roethlisberger after a woman accused the Steelers QB of sexual assault resigned on Wednesday after acknowledging he made derogatory comments about the alleged victim.

      Bad bounces for NBA

      Bad bounces for NBA

      Despite all that James has done to turn Cleveland into a winner, the Cavaliers have been losing upwards of $20 million per season over the last two seasons, and are projected to lose anywhere from $10-$15 million this season.

        Devils win to split series with Flyers

        Devils win to split series with Flyers

        Dainius Zubrus scored on a rebound with 4:04 to play and the New Jersey Devils beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 on Friday night to even the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at a game apiece.

          Kovalchuk looking to turn on power

          The left wing was brought in by the Devils to give them a top-line scoring threat. In his playoffs debut with the Devils, a 2-1 loss to the Flyers Wednesday , Kovalchuk looked jittery and was held scoreless.

          Mosley, lawyer use video to fight back

          Mosley, lawyer use video to fight back

          Attempting to turn the tables on BALCO founder Victor Conte, attorney Judd Burstein has posted a YouTube video of his client, boxer Shane Mosley, admitting under oath to knowingly using PED drug erythropoietin.

            Smith: Martinez tries to kick it in ring

            After 15 years of toiling in the relative obscurity of South America and Europe, Sergio Martinez is ready to take his star turn in boxing in the U.S. He is challenging Kelly Pavlik for the WBC and WBO middleweight titles in a 12-round match Saturday.

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            Lupica: These Jets are new Giants of NFL

            Lupica: These Jets are new Giants of NFL

            If the Jets had a brand before they hired Rex Ryan, it was this: Same Old Jets. But look at them now. Look how fast things have changed in one year with a coach like Ryan and an aggressive young general manager like Mike Tannenbaum.

            Smith: Martinez tries to kick it in ring

            Smith: Martinez tries to kick it in ring

            After 15 years of toiling in the relative obscurity of South America and Europe, Sergio Martinez is ready to take his star turn in boxing in the U.S. He is challenging Kelly Pavlik for the WBC and WBO middleweight titles in a 12-round match on Saturday night.

            You play GM! What should the Knicks do?

            You play GM! What should the Knicks do?

            The season is over and the Knicks don't have much to show for it. With a 29-53 record, the only thing left to look forward to is the possibility of LeBron James in blue and orange. But before that, you decide which Knicks should be kept or cut.

            You decide which Rangers to keep or dump!

            You decide which Rangers to keep or dump!

            With the 2010 season over, and the Rangers without a playoff run, the Daily News presents Keep 'em or Dump 'em, Rangers Edition. From John Tortorella to Marian Gaborik, you decide who the Rangers should keep or cut for the 2011 season.

            Lawrence: Orlando hoping Vince rekindles Magic

            Lawrence: Orlando hoping Vince rekindles Magic

            Cleveland has reloaded, and is looking like everyone's favorite to come out of the Eastern Conference and meet the Lakers in the Finals. Everyone except for Orlando, which knocked LeBron James & Co. out of the playoffs last summer.

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            11 sports guys decide to get in shape & change their lives

            11 sports guys decide to get in shape & change their lives

            Inspired by NBC's "The Biggest Loser" and our ever-expanding post-Super Bowl guts, 11 members of the Daily News sports department are joining offices all over the country in our own weight-loss challenge. We're aiming to find The Biggest Newser! | BIGGEST NEWSER BLOG

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            Rangers at Yanks--Live Blogging!

            4:12: Joba Chamberlain finishes the Yanks' 7-3 victory with a scoreless ninth. They are 8-3. 3:59: Gardner grounds out to...Read More

            Surfing the Mets

            Surfing the Mets

            Francoeur makes strong defense of Manuel

            ST. LOUIS--Jerry Manuel has endured a shaky beginning to this season, presiding over seven losses in ten games and seeing...Read More

            Jesse Spector

            Touching Base

            Nine Innings: Torii Hunter

            Torii Hunter went 4-for-12 on the Angels’ trip to the Bronx this week, but the three-time All-Star and nine-time Gold...Read More

            Bill Price

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            Good Ollie doesn't get a chance

            I know the book on Ollie Perez is that he can fall apart at any second. I get that. But...Read More

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