AJ to pitch Game 2; Bruney off roster for ALDS

October6 Joe Girardi just announced that the Yankees will take the series that starts tomorrow and that A.J. Burnett will start Game 2. More soon. UPDATE, 4:33 p.m.: Girardi said he did not consult Burnett before making the decision. “I did not talk to A.J. about that. That was a decision I made – as a manager, you have to make some tough decisions and that was a very tough one.”Girardi also said that he expects Matsui to be the DH in those games, though the match-up could change that. Audio com

The Pitfalls of Online Texas Holdem

There’s nothing like the drama of playing poker in a card room, but some players prefer the comfort of online Texas Holdem. The player can choose to remain anonymous throughout the game, there are no lineups for tokens and chips, and there are no expensive tips for the dealer. For someone who wants to relax with their cards, it’s the ideal situation. However, there is a down side to Internet gambling that can have both personal and financial ramifications. In this article, we’ll look at how play

Andrew Bynum Talks About The Lakers Repeating, His All-Star Quest And The Paparazzi

Andrew Bynum (photo. Jeff Forney)Andrew Bynum’s game has come so far since he entered the league out of high school in 2005. When healthy, Bynum can throw up numbers that are on par with almost any center in the league. He averaged a career high 14.3 ppg to go along with 8 rpg and 1.8 bpg. This season, he’s looking to make a bigger impact as the Lakers work towards winning back-to-back championships. Bynum took some time after yesterday’s training camp session to talk to Dime on the phone. Dime:

Shifting goals

I am scheduled to run a 5K next weekend. Well, I could run or walk, but I've committed to run, albeit very, very slowly. I am not an athlete. I have never been an athlete. In high school, I was girl who played trombone and acted in the local drama productions. In college, I played on an intramural soccer team with Tim because it seemed important to him that I learn the game of soccer. (Incidentally, even though I scored in the wrong goal, they let me keep playing.) So, what business do I have

USC football: Matt Barkley still unable to throw

Quick hitters from USC’s Tuesday practice: ** Quarterback Matt Barkley again was limited to handoffs because of a bruised throwing shoulder, and his status for Saturday’s game at Washington remains uncertain. Barkley said he tried to throw in the morning but experienced too much pain. His motion also is restricted. ** Aaron Corp took the first-team reps and estimated that he’s 95 percent after missing much of training camp (and losing his starting job) because of a cracked left fibula.

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