Sports - Jan. 11, 2009
Henderson ready for easy slide into the Hall of Fame
Rickey Henderson, who turned 50 on Christmas Day, is considered a lock to join baseball's immortals in Cooperstown with the Class of 2009 is unveiled by Hall of Fame president Jeff Idelson beginning at 12:30 p.m. Monday on the MLB Network and MLB.com.The only real drama surrounding the announcement is whether Henderson will eclipse Tom Seaver's record of being named on 98.84 percent of the ballots. No player has ever been elected unanimously.
Tags: rickey henderson, baseball hall of fame, baseball writers association of america, jim rice, burt blyleven, andre dawson

Sports - Dec. 9, 2008
Brewers' Powell, Anderson applaud Kubek selection
The announcement that Milwaukee native Tony Kubek won the Ford C. Frick Award for contributions to baseball broadcasting was very well received by a pair of current Milwaukee baseball broadcasters -- Brewers radio announcer Jim Powell and his TV counterpart, Brian Anderson.
Tags: brewers, jim powell, brian anderson, tony kubek, ford c. frick award, baseball hall of fame

Sports - April 6, 2005
Future hardships can't overshadow birth of DC Nationals
The Washington Nationals were born on Monday after 34 years of false hope, franchise relocation miscarriages and lots of painful labor. Excuse Czaban as he passes out cigars and oohs and aahs over baby pictures. This is a big moment for him.
Tags: Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Terrmel Sledge, baseball Hall of Fame, Yankees