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National League Preview from The Sports Network - CANOE

2012-05-19
Kansas City StarNational League Preview from The Sports NetworkCANOE(Sports Network) - Clayton Kershaw will try to build off a previous scoreless outing this evening when the reigning National League Cy Young winner takes the hill for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second contest of a three-game series with the St.National League Game CapsulesSports NetworkDodgers enjoy the benefits of walking in wild ninth, beat Cards, 6-5Belleville News Democratall 411 news articles »

National League roundup: Giants back up Matt Cain for win - Detroit Free Press

2012-05-18
Kansas City StarNational League roundup: Giants back up Matt Cain for winDetroit Free PressNew York 9, Cincinnati 4: David Wright of the host Mets hit his second double, a tie-breaking drive in the eighth that raised his major league-leading average to .411. New York trailed, 4-0, entering the bottom of the fifth. Arizona 9, Colorado 7: The ...National League Game Summary - St. Louis at San Francisco9NEWS.comSan Francisco Giants: Young, Inexperienced and Hungry to WinBleacher Reportall 414 news articles »

National League Game Capsules - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-17
Los Angeles TimesNational League Game CapsulesChicago TribuneHector Luca hit the first grand slam of his major league career as the Phillies poured in six insurance runs in the ninth to extend their season-long winning streak to four games. Jose Contreras (1-0) pitched a perfect seventh -- part of a string of 17 ...National League Preview from The Sports NetworkCANOENational League Game Summary - Los Angeles at San Diego9NEWS.comAngels' Weaver aims to rebound vs. PadresFox Newsall 708 news articles »

Should the National League Adopt the Designated Hitter During All Interleague ... - NESN.com

2012-05-19
Should the National League Adopt the Designated Hitter During All Interleague ...NESN.comLuckily, the Red Sox aren't stuck playing nine games in a row at National League ballparks, like they were last season, robbing them of their designated hitter and forcing Ortiz to play the field. All American League teams have to deal with the ...and more »

National League roundup: Adam LaRoche's 1000th hit helps Nationals top Pirates - Detroit Free Press

2012-05-17
National League roundup: Adam LaRoche's 1000th hit helps Nationals top PiratesDetroit Free PressWASHINGTON -- Adam LaRoche broke open a tight game with a three-run double for his 1000th career hit after homering for No. 999, and Gio Gonzalez took over the NL strikeout lead from teammate Stephen Strasburg by fanning 10 in seven innings Wednesday ...and more »

National League Game Capsules - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-18
National League Game CapsulesChicago TribuneFlushing, NY — David Wright crushed a go-ahead RBI double in the bottom of the eighth, lifting the Mets to a 9-4 victory over the Reds to salvage a split of a two-game series at Citi Field on Thursday. Lucas Duda and Justin Turner each knocked in two ...and more »

National League Capsules - Manteca Bulletin

2012-05-18
USA TODAYNational League CapsulesManteca BulletinNEW YORK (AP) — David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday.National League Game Summary - Cincinnati at New YorkCANOEMoneyball Continues to Pay-Off For MetsRising Appleall 675 news articles »

National League roundup: Yadier Molina helps end Cardinals' 4-game losing streak - Detroit Free Press

2012-05-16
Globe and MailNational League roundup: Yadier Molina helps end Cardinals' 4-game losing streakDetroit Free PressYadier Molina, left, celebrates his walk-off single with Rafael Furcal. / Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images ST. LOUIS -- Mike Matheny was feeling a bit giddy after the St. Louis Cardinals avoided an 0-5 home stand. "There's going to be some loud music ...Slugger LaHair keeps hammering awayMLB.comSt. Louis Cardinals - TeamReportChicago TribuneCubs try to get Dempster first win against CardinalsFox NewsESPN (blog)all 758 news articles »

National League: Phillies' Halladay wins for first time in a month - Austin American-Statesman

2012-05-17
National League: Phillies' Halladay wins for first time in a monthAustin American-StatesmanAtlanta 7, Miami 0: Brandon Beachy dropped his major league best ERA to 1.33. Beachy (5-1) threw a five-hit shutout, the first of his career, in the first complete game of his career. He has won five straight decisions since losing his first start.and more »

National Lacrosse League Championship Game Tonight at 7:30 Et; Watch

2012-05-19
The 2012 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Championship Game is tonight at 7:30pm Eastern, as the Edmonton Rush (8-10) battle the Rochester Knighthawks (9-9) at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY. The game airs live on CBS Sports Network. Fans in Canada outside of Ontario can also watch on NLL.com.

One telling stat for every National League team

2012-05-19
Baseball, more than any other sport, is a game of numbers. Unlike basketball or hockey, which offers more rouge variables, bettors can get a good idea of a team’s makeup just by looking at the stats. We combed the National League for the most tell...

National Hockey League Playoff Glance

2012-05-19
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National League notebook --- Thursday, May 17, 2012

2012-05-17
Arizona: RHP Trevor Bauer, the third player taken in the June 2011 draft, was promoted to Class AAA Reno after going 7-1 with a 1.68 ERA in eight starts at Class AA Mobile (Ala.). Opponents were hitting only .192 against him. ... CF Chris Young (shoulder) was moved from high-A Visalia (Calif.) to Class AAA Reno to continue his rehab. "His throwing is getting better but is where he is furthest ...

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2012-05-19
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Thursday's National League Capsules

2012-05-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP: David Wright lined his second double of the game, a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning that raised his major league-leading average to .411 and sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Thursday.

National Hockey League Daily Playoff Glance

2012-05-19
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Wednesday's National League Capsules

2012-05-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP: Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer and possibly saved two runs with a diving catch and the Miami Marlins beat the Braves 8-4 on Wednesday night, adding another win to their impressive May record.

Grand Prix Entertainment Expands & Acquires American National Rugby League

2012-05-11
Grand Prix Sports, a subsidiary of Grand Prix Entertainment, LLC, a Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment company, announced the acquisition of The American National Rugby League , the governing body for the development of the “American football like” sport of Rugby League in the USA.

@alexjhays Nah, the one at the end of the champions league coverage. Proper bugging me, sounded like the national, but i didn't recognise it

2012-05-19
@alexjhays Nah, the one at the end of the champions league coverage. Proper bugging me, sounded like the national, but i didn't recognise it

RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

2012-05-19
RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

2012-05-19
RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

2012-05-19
RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

About today...the national. being played to close the champions league final on itv.Smashing!

2012-05-19
About today...the national. being played to close the champions league final on itv.Smashing!

Putting up over 5 in May. RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

2012-05-19
Putting up over 5 in May. RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

Respect to ITV using Cherry Tree by The National to finish the Champions League Final.

2012-05-19
Respect to ITV using Cherry Tree by The National to finish the Champions League Final.

Color me crazy... RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

2012-05-19
Color me crazy... RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.

2012-05-19
RT @magelb: The Phillies are scoring 4.12 runs per game. The National League average is 4.08. They rank sixth.