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A.L. wins All-Star marathon

After 15 innings and almost five hours, Yankee Stadium's last Midsummer Classic ends the way they all do these days.

By King Kaufman July 16, 2008

The amazing Josh Hamilton

Joe Morgan's right: Beating drugs is great and a nice story, but hitting like he has after three years off is really incredible.

By King Kaufman July 15, 2008

Canseco KO'd

Ex-NFL kick returner deals former baseball star his latest humiliation in a "celebrity" "boxing" "match."

By King Kaufman July 14, 2008

All-Star outrage nostalgia

Now that fans have gone and gotten smarter, it's not as much fun to argue about who gets voted to the starting lineup.

By King Kaufman July 1, 2008

Both sides now

Carlos Gomez, aka ChadBradfordWannabe, talks about the different game he sees since going from sabermetric sidearmer to rookie scout.

By King Kaufman July 1, 2008

The ultimate underdog pile

Fresno State wins a baseball championship that had seemed improbable 26 hours before -- and unthinkable a month ago.

By King Kaufman June 26, 2008

Underdog days: Fresno State, Turkey

In a great midweek of sports, two Cinderellas continue their quest at Euro 2008 and the College World Series.

By King Kaufman June 25, 2008

Now batting, number $, Derek Jeter

Babe Ruth's granddaughter wants the Bambino's number retired by all teams. The solution: Retire 'em all.

By King Kaufman June 23, 2008

Partial score: George Carlin, 71

The comedian, who died Sunday, talked about sports rarely, but he was funny and insightful when he did.

By King Kaufman June 23, 2008

Popular baseball mechanics

Breaking down swings and pitching motions used to be insider stuff. But online, everyone's an insider.

By King Kaufman June 19, 2008

Baseball's firing line

Randolph of the Mets and Bavasi of the Mariners pay for unrealistic expectations.

By King Kaufman June 17, 2008

MLB replay: It's heresy! But it's OK

Baseball should get home run calls right without going down the NFL's tedious road.

By King Kaufman June 17, 2008

"Home run, Daddy!"

Miami second baseman Jemile Weeks' dad provides the best call of the College World Series -- on a cellphone.

By King Kaufman June 16, 2008

O Perez! My Perez!

Odalis and Oliver are confusing enough. Oneli's struggles in the minors save us more trouble.

By King Kaufman June 13, 2008

Schilling on Kobe: "Pissed off and ranting"

The Red Sox star takes in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and finds himself shocked by Bryant, the officials and all that pounding.

By King Kaufman June 10, 2008

Rays MVP: Coco Crisp?

The Red Sox outfielder did Tampa Bay a favor when he ducked under pitcher James Shields' punch.

By King Kaufman June 9, 2008

MLB draft: Entertaining the wonks

It's baseball nerd time on ESPN2, and this column's favorite amateur player now belongs to its favorite pro team.

By King Kaufman June 5, 2008

Profanity-laced tirade watch: Mariners

This is shocking! Who knew Seattle's manager was named John McLaren? Plus: Lesbian kissing controversy in the Safeco stands.

By King Kaufman June 5, 2008

Let Ozzie rant in bleeping peace

Typists, chatterers rave over ChiSox manager Guillen's mild tirade. Slow-news week?

By King Kaufman June 4, 2008

Another win for baseball fans -- over baseball

The Supreme Court refuses to hear MLB's appeal in the fantasy baseball case, meaning stats stay in the public domain.

By King Kaufman June 3, 2008