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Home favourite Dani Pedrosa saved his best for last to snatch pole position for the Spanish MotoGP away from five-time world champion Valentino Rossi.

Home rider Dani Pedrosa has claimed pole position for the Spanish MotoGP by posting the fastest time in qualifying in Jerez.

Leaky radiator hoses resulting in a messy driveway and poor performance of the interior heating and cooling systems. Suzuki uses a muffler-within-a-muffler on the Esteem. The outer layer of muffler has rusted out, but there is an inner layer which is still solid.

MELBOURNE: Synchronised swimming ended at the World championships on Saturday much the way it began: with a bunch of young Russians congratulating themselves poolside after collecting their gold medals.

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Dani Pedrosa has snatched pole position for the Spanish MotoGP.

Albemarle Police are investigating the murder of Karen Kristin Furr, 40, after the woman was found dead in her home Friday evening. Furr's 2006 Suzuki Reno was also missing from her home.

(AP) - Everyone is curious about Daisuke Matsuzaka, which makes perfect sense. He throws something like seven or eight pitches for strikes, and the Boston Red Sox coughed up US$103 million to import him from Japan before he even set foot on a major league mound.

(AP) - Barry Zito thought about the San Francisco Giants' chances and was pretty pleased. Payroll no longer is supreme when it comes to World Series titles.

(AP) - Ken Shamrock threw his opponent on the mat and cranked his rival's leg back, snapping his ankle moments into the match. The vicious attack didn't begin to satisfy the crowd.

Home favourite Dani Pedrosa saved his best for last to snatch pole position for Sunday's Spanish MotoGP away from five-time world champion Valentino Rossi.

The following is from Suzuki... John Hopkins qualified his Rizla Suzuki GSV-R in sixth place for tomorrow’s Spanish Grand Prix, during this afternoon’s hour-long qualifying session at Jerez.

John Hopkins qualified his Rizla Suzuki GSV-R in sixth place for the Spanish Grand Prix, setting the Anglo-American up for a leading role in Sunday's 27-lap race.

Benefit Dance for Multiple Sclerosis, 7 p.m. at the Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers . The Reminisants and The Trilogy Bands perform. Tickets cost $49.50 per person and are not available at the door. Featuring a five-course dinner, raffles, auctions, celebrity guests and dancing.

2006: 97-65, first place. Manager: Joe Torre (12th season). He's Here: LHP Andy Pettitte, LHP Kei Igawa, RHP Luis Vizcaino, 1B Doug Mientkiewicz, RHP Chris Britton, 1B-DH Josh Phelps, RHP Humberto Sanchez, C Todd Pratt.

A Fort Bliss soldier was killed Monday afternoon when he crashed his motorcycle while trying to avoid hitting the back of atractor-trailer on Montana Avenue, an El Paso County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.

Everyone is curious about Daisuke Matsuzaka, which makes perfect sense. He throws something like seven or eight pitches for strikes, and the Boston Red Sox coughed up US$103 million to import him from Japan before he even set foot on a major league mound.

Barry Zito thought about the San Francisco Giants' chances and was pretty pleased. Payroll no longer is supreme when it comes to World Series titles. "In 2002, the wild card won. In '03 the wild card won. And in '04, Boston was the wild card and won," he said. "That's what's great about baseball."

JEREZ, Spain, March 24 (Reuters) - Home rider Dani Pedrosa claimed pole position for the Spanish MotoGP by posting the fastest time in a close-fought qualifying session on Saturday.

HOME rider Dani Pedrosa claimed pole position for the Spanish MotoGP by posting the fastest time in qualifying overnight.

Dani Pedrosa has and nbsp;taken pole position for his home race after beating Valentino Rossi in a thrilling qualifying session at Jerez

Benefit Dance for Multiple Sclerosis, 7 p.m. at the Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers . The Reminisants and The Trilogy Bands perform. Tickets cost $49.50 per person and are not available at the door. Featuring a five-course dinner, raffles, auctions, celebrity guests and dancing.

- One motorcyclist died and a second suffered serious injury late Thursday when they were cut off by a motorist on Interstate 4, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

-An Orlando sportbike rider died Wednesday evening when he drove into oncoming traffic on Tanner Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A body was found Friday night at a house on Edgemont Street in Albemarle.

Synchronised swimming results from the world swimming championships in Melbourne, Australia.

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_ Japan won the bronze medal in the synchronized team free routine final at the swimming world championships in Australia on Saturday.

CARRABASSETT VALLEY - Each time a different snowboard rider would screech down the mountain at breakneck speed, it was a chance to wow his fellow competitors.

YOKOSUKA, Japan – Ayano Sasao is defying the conventional wisdom that cars targeted to a niche consumer category like young women are doomed to fail.

Yamaha Racing Team rider Jamie Stauffer has emerged as the overall victor at round two of the Australian Superbike Championship at Victoria's Winton Raceway but had his unbroken sequence of 14 consecutive race wins brought to an end.

What | About 12,000 electronic musical keyboards Why | The keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard. Casio has received five reports of keyboards overheating, including two fire incidents and two reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Oregon's House Education Committee unanimously approved a bill Friday that would grant honorary college degrees to certain Japanese Americans interned during World War II.

The man suspected of abducting a woman from her Riverside home on Wednesday and holding her in a box had detailed plans to commit at least 15 more kidnappings for ransom across Southern California, Riverside police said Friday.

Whether it’s music, spelling or sports, practice makes perfect. But repetitious practice can also make for bored kids. To combat that problem, coaches, parents and teachers often reach for ways to keep kids focused and interested.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. March 23, 2007; Brandon Pierce opened qualifying at the NHRA Mid-South Championships presented by TCI, a round of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, in the No. 1 spot while Steve Harker set the pace in Top Alcohol Funny Car. Friday was the first day of the three-day event which will feature one more day of qualifying and time trials before moving into eliminations on Sunday.

Two Chinese rookies acted as giant killer here on Friday, securing the diving powerhouse's winning stretch at the World Championships.

Barry Zito thought about the San Francisco Giants’ chances and was pretty pleased. Payroll no longer is supreme when it comes to World Series titles.

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With wind whipping up to 46 mph and towering whitecaps pummeling the swimmers, FINA halted the women's 25-kilometer race just past the halfway point the first time in world championship history that an open water race was stopped because of bad weather.

Everyone is curious about Daisuke Matsuzaka, which makes perfect sense.

Mariners expect to climb the ladder

CHONGQING, China — Chang'an Motor, the Chinese partner of Ford and Suzuki, has introduced the CV11 minivan, the latest in a series of homegrown designs.

_ New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui went 1-for-4 with an RBI single to left field in a spring training game Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

After a one-year sabbatical from baseball, Tuffy Rhodes is back in the swing. Rhodes, who played 10 productive seasons in Japan, has returned to the scene of many of his biggest successes, signing a one-year deal with the Kobe-based Orix Buffaloes worth $400,000 (46.5 million yen), plus incentives.

Jason Terry scored 29 points, Josh Howard added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to five with a 109-95 win over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

Murphy's double in ninth wins it for A's

Guillen leads charge against Angels

MELBOURNE, Australia (Kyodo) Japanese synchronized swimming pair Emiko Suzuki and Ayako Matsumura won a bronze medal in the duet free routine, finishing behind Russia and Spain at the world swimming championships on Friday.

China maintained their perfect record in the diving events at the World Championships yesterday when He Zi won the women's 1m springboard and Qin Kai took the men's 3m springboard.

China maintained their perfect record in the diving events at the world swimming championships on Friday when He Zi won the women's one-metre springboard and Qin Kai took the men's three-metre springboard.

China maintained their perfect record in the diving events at the world swimming championships on Friday.

Lackey knocked around by hot-hitting Mariners

CHONGQING, China — Chang'an Motor, the Chinese partner of Ford and Suzuki, has introduced the CV11 minivan, the latest in a series of homegrown designs.

Published Mar 22, 2007 - 17:48:06 CDT. PHOENIX - While other teams have paid excessively for free agents, the Oakland Athletics have plucked from the minor league system when they've lost big-league talent.

An Orlando sportbike rider died Wednesday evening when he drove into oncoming traffic on Tanner Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The most frequently heard music at the world swimming championships are a couple of ditties from China and Russia.

A Fort Bliss soldier was killed Monday afternoon when he crashed his motorcycle while trying to avoid hitting the back of atractor-trailer on Montana Avenue, an El Paso County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.

The most frequently heard music at the world swimming championships are a couple of ditties from China and Russia.

The most frequently heard music at the world swimming championships are a couple of ditties from China and Russia. Those national anthems are on a seemingly endless loop halfway through the 16-day competition.

MELBOURNE — Japanese synchronized swimming pair Emiko Suzuki and Ayako Matsumura won a bronze medal in the duet free routine, finishing behind Russia and Spain at the world swimming championships on Friday.

The safety performance of Suzuki’s compact SUV, the Grand Vitara, has received a ringing endorsement in the latest round of European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) testing, achieving a four star rating for adult occupant protection and a three star rating for child occupant protection.

MELBOURNE, Australia (CP) - China won the day but Canadian Alexandre Despatie believes he made a point with his silver medal.

Ken Shamrock threw his opponent on the mat and cranked his rival's leg back, snapping his ankle moments into the match. The vicious attack didn't begin to satisfy the crowd. They wanted blood, and Shamrock, who calls himself the world's most dangerous man, had merely given them a broken ankle.

John Hopkins has said that he is feeling the pain in his injured wrist more this weekend than he did in Qatar.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Even a string of perfect 10s by a Russian couldn't keep China from another diving gold medal. Qin Kai defeated defending champion Alexandre Despatie of Canada on the men's 3-meter springboard Friday night, giving the Chinese their sixth victory at the world championships.

The following is from Suzuki... Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racers John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen recorded the seventh and eighth fastest times respectively during today’s free practice sessions for the Jerez Grand Prix on Sunday.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore testifies during a hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee March 21, 2007 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Gore was on the Hill to testify for the House and Senate on global warming and environmental protection issues.

One motorcyclist died and a second suffered serious injury late Thursday when they were cut off by a motorist on Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

LOS ANGELES Rick Colby said he is leaving Dentsu's Colby & Partners. He declined to detail the reasons for his departure, which leaves the Santa Monica, Calif., agency without its chief creative officer. Colby plans to open a new shop focused on Internet advertising and local clients.

President A P J Abdul Kalam gave away the awards to 58 eminent personalities from different walks of life at a glittering ceremony held at the Ashoka Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

MELBOURNE - China maintained their perfect record in the diving events at the world swimming championships on Friday when He Zi won the women’s one-metre springboard and Qin Kai took the men’s three-metre springboard.

Full MotoGP free practice times (1 and 2 combined) from the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, round two of the 2007 world championship.

Even a string of perfect 10s by a Russian couldn't keep China from another diving gold medal.

Even a string of perfect 10s by a Russian couldn't keep China from another diving gold medal. Qin Kai defeated defending champion Alexandre Despatie of Canada on the men's 3-meter springboard Friday night, giving the Chinese their sixth victory at the world championships.

The dollar held steady in Asian trade Friday after regaining ground as players reduced their expectations of a near term cut in US interest rates, dealers said.

It's the same motorcycle and ATV store. It's just finally gotten a new name. Mar 23, 2007 — A Hanover destination for buying all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and supplies has changed - in name, at least.

MELBOURNE, Australia - Even a string of perfect 10s couldn't keep China from another diving gold medal. Qin Kai defeated defending champion Alexandre Despatie on the men's 3-meter springboard Friday night, giving the Chinese their sixth victory at the world championships.

Top management and local leaders turned out for the ribboncutting ceremony of Jerry's Suzuki.

Even a string of perfect 10s couldn't keep China from another diving gold medal.

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MELBOURNE, Australia (Reuters) -- China maintained their perfect record in the diving events at the world swimming championships in Melbourne on Friday when He Zi won the women's one-meter springboard final and Qin Kai claimed gold in the men's three meter equivalent.

_ Japanese synchronized swimming pair Emiko Suzuki and Ayako Matsumura won a bronze medal in the duet free routine, finishing behind Russia and Spain at the world swimming championships on Friday.

MELBOURNE, Australia (CP) - Chinese divers staved off a strong Canadian challenge Friday, relegating defending champions Alexandre Despatie and Blythe Hartley to silver at the World Aquatic Championships.

Kenny Roberts Jr was a surprise pace-setter in the opening free practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix.

ANASTASIA Ermakova and Anastasia Davydova continued Russia's golden run at the world swimming championship in Melbourne tonight, winning the synchronised swimming duet free.

They were watching in South Korea. Shin-Soo Choo's first extended tour of duty in the big leagues last year did not become the media event in Korea that Ichiro Suzuki's debut became in Japan, when the Seattle Mariners outfielder began his major-league career six seasons ago.

Urban India's infrastructure hasn't kept pace with the nation's booming economy. One company thinks it has a solution. In this sleepy village two hours' drive from New Delhi, water buffalo laze in the town pond and sari-clad women negotiate the rutted earth streets carrying on their heads metal trays stacked with cow dung patties, a local fuel.

1. A pet snake was stolen from a Christ Court apartment Wednesday night, according to police reports.

They were watching in South Korea. Shin-Soo Choo's first extended tour of duty in the big leagues last year did not become the media event in Korea that Ichiro Suzuki's debut became in Japan, when the Seattle Mariners outfielder began his major-league career six seasons ago.

Jack Wilkins Trio, the jazz guitarist and his backup band perform at the Deer Head Inn, 5 Main St., Delaware Water Gap. Tonight at 7. $12, $6 after 9:30. 424-2000.

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Raul Ibanez has settled into the cleanup role in the Mariners' batting order, a position he has long felt qualified to fill.

Chris Higgins had one goal and three assists as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 6-3 on Thursday.

Whether it’s music, spelling or sports, practice makes perfect. But repetitious practice can also make for bored kids. To combat that problem, coaches, parents and teachers often reach for ways to keep kids focused and interested.

Tokyo - The dollar held steady in Asian trade Friday after regaining ground as players reduced their expectations of a near term cut in US interest rates, dealers said.

After leading the AL with 17 bunt base hits, Corey Patterson is seeing defense play him a little closer which is just fine with the speedy center fielder.

March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were poised for the biggest weekly advance in more than three months. Mizuho Financial Group Inc. led gains among Japanese banks after the country's land prices rose for the first time in 16 years.

Enjoy beautiful music at the 22nd Annual Scranton Bach Festival, presented by the Robert Dale Chorale. This weekend of music will take place beginning with an Organ Festival featuring organist Sarah Davies of Pocono Pines at 8 p.m. tonight at St. Peters Cathedral in Scranton.

Seattle Mariners right fielder Jose Guillen, sitting on the floor in front of his locker looking at the schedule, breaks into a wide, devilish grin. Here he is, with another new team, his ninth in nine years and another chance to prove he's a model teammate. "But this time," Guillen, 30, says, "I have the chance to get even."

Montreal continued its hot play and got a rare road victory to show for it.

Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec, left, scores against Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Thursday.

March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were poised for the biggest weekly advance in seven months. Mizuho Financial Group Inc. led gains among Japanese companies that rely on the domestic economy after a report showed the country's overall land prices rose for the first time in 16 years.

Notes: Rain cuts short Ramirez's day

March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks gained after a report showed overall land prices in the nation rose for the first time in 16 years. Companies that depend on the domestic economy, such as Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Central Japan Railway Co., led advances.

As Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka goes through his first American spring training, everyone seems to be asking how good he will be. And what part of getting comfortable in a new land will be the most challenging the level of competition or, off the field, being thrown into an entirely new culture?

Giant balloons depicting Pokemon characters and boy detective Conan filled the air at the Thursday kickoff of the Tokyo International Anime Fair 2007 in Tokyo, as 270 companies, including 55 from... Read more ...

The Sendai 89ers have struggled without Ryan Blackwell in the lineup in recent weeks, and now they need a little dose of good fortune to continue their season beyond next weekend.

Published Mar 22, 2007 - 17:48:06 CDT. PHOENIX - While other teams have paid excessively for free agents, the Oakland Athletics have plucked from the minor league system when they've lost big-league talent.

PORTLAND - The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for your help in identifying two lottery machine thieves caught on tape.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Police are searching for two men accused of breaking into several lottery machines at area businesses in recent weeks. Authorities said the men walk into restaurants and bars, sit down at lottery machines and then pry them open with a crowbar or other tool.

Mariners narrowing down roster

Two teenagers were wounded in a drive-by shooting on the 800 block of West Poplar Street in York this afternoon, York City Police said. The wounds are not believed to be life threatening.

While the budget presentation was certainly the most significant presentation by the Glen Cove Board of Education meeting of Monday, March 12, more emotional and diverse presentations, questions and commentary temporarily upstaged it.

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The Colorado Rockies are taking a cautious approach with Kaz Matsui's injured foot, and the results have been good so far. Matsui had three singles in the Rockies' 7-4 loss to Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

Suzuki is launching an integrated pan-European campaign, including cinema, online and poster advertising, to support the launch of its new motorcycle.

SYDNEY: Twin eight-year-old boys crawled out of a car wreck to seek help for their grandmother, who died after swerving to miss an echidna on a NSW road.

HOUGHTON — For the Carnegie Cultural Museum to survive past its first year, it’ll need more money, Houghton’s city manager said Wednesday. The museum’s committee met Wednesday to discuss ways to generate revenue, draw visitors and firm up the organization of the museum.

MARQUETTE — A qualified veteran police officer, William G. Lasich, has established the Superior Security Agency in Marquette and is offering all types of protective and investigative service.

"I'm very happy that we got to qualify for Gainesville for the first time, made our first 6 second pass, and went a round," said Chris Rivas, rider of the Mohegan Sun Buell in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class.

March 22 (Bloomberg) -- Eisai Co., Japan's fourth-largest drugmaker, bought U.S. biotechnology company Morphotek Inc. for $325 million to gain potential new treatments for cancer.

Top management and local leaders turned out for the ribboncutting ceremony of Jerry's Suzuki.

To the disappointment of scientists and delight of environmental groups, a plan to conduct seismic tests off the coast of B.C. has been abandoned. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council has withdrawn $230,000 in funding for the Batholiths Project.

Two men were fatally shot Wednesday night on Chicago's West Side, authorities said.

TUCSON, Ariz. - Even though the Colorado Rockies' Kaz Matsui still has a bum wheel, he managed three singles in the Rockies' 7-4 loss to Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Matsui, the club's starting second baseman, had been out since March 12 with a strained left foot. He said he felt like it had healed, though he probably won't play in today's game against Milwaukee.

When 20 of the top male snowboard cross racers in the world head to Sugarloaf/USA for this weekend’s Champion’s Cross event, they won’t find a course (nor an event) that they’ve become accustomed to on the world circuit.

TUCSON, Ariz. - The Colorado Rockies are taking a cautious approach with Kaz Matsui's injured foot, and the results have been good so far.

TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - Japan's largest utility, Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) , said on Thursday there was a "criticality" incident at one of its nuclear power plants in 1978 that could have lasted for up to 7-½ hours.

The Colorado Rockies are taking a cautious approach with Kaz Matsui's injured foot, and the results have been good so far. Matsui had three singles in the Rockies' 7-4 loss to Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Matsui, the club's starting second baseman, had been out since March 12 with a strained left foot.

The Nunavut government plans to introduce legislation banning the sale and purchase of traditional incandescent light bulbs, in the hopes of becoming the first Canadian jurisdiction to do so.

(Jason Steinberg/Special to The Examiner) Urban catcher Jordan Graham, top, recovers the ball to tag out Stuart Hall’s Jordan Chavira in the third inning.

TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) said on Thursday there was a "criticality" incident at one of its nuclear power plants in northern Japan in 1978 that may have lasted for up to 7-½ hours.

high-def coverage will begin on April 2. Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2007) -- Comcast this season will broadcast the Seattle Mariners baseball games in High-Definition.

AS YOU DEVISE your plan of attack for the upcoming fantasy baseball draft, here's my advice: Don't have a plan.

March 22 (Bloomberg) -- Eisai Co., Japan's fourth-largest drugmaker, bought U.S. biotechnology company Morphotek Inc. for $325 million to gain potential new treatments for cancer.

The 'glass ceiling' that has long separated John Hopkins from his first MotoGP podium is looking ever more fragile - and few, least of all the Anglo-American, would be surprised if he smashes through that invisible barrier this weekend in Jerez.

FRAKES - Bell County Sheriff Bruce Bennett says deputies are looking into a fatal traffic accident that occurred Sunday night on Kentucky Highway 3485. Bennett says the accident occurred about 8:30 p.m. on the Hall Henderson Road at Frakes.

Jamie Stauffer has won the past 14 Superbike races in succession and is aware he has a large target on his back for this weekend's Winton double-header round.

Whether it’s music, spelling or sports, practice makes perfect. But repetitious practice can also make for bored kids. To combat that problem, coaches, parents and teachers often reach for ways to keep kids focused and interested.

It's a situation as strange as any Sean White has ever faced as a ballplayer. It's possible that the better he pitches for the Mariners...

Five Burlington County men were indicted on racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering and other charges for their alleged roles in a motorcycle theft gang, officials said Wednesday.

Twin eight-year-old boys crawled out of a car wreck to seek help for their grandmother, who died after swerving to miss an echidna on a NSW road.

TWIN eight-year-old boys crawled out of a car wreck to seek help for their grandmother, who died after swerving to miss an echidna on a New South Wales road.

March 22 (Bloomberg) -- Eisai Co., Japan's fourth-largest drugmaker, said it bought U.S. biotechnology company Morphotek Inc. for $325 million to gain access to potential new treatments for cancer.

At 105 years old, Ushi Okushima can still down a swig of thirty-proof local liquor and take to the dance floor as her daughters clap their hands with delight.

Josh Fogg has made a strong case for the Rockies' fifth-starter job. Now it's up to the Rockies to make room.

Raul Ibanez tied the score with his fourth home run of the spring in the sixth inning and the Seattle Mariners came back to beat the Colorado Rockies 7 to 4 on Wesdesday at Tucson, Arizona.

TUCSON, Ariz. - The Colorado Rockies are taking a cautious approach with Kaz Matsui's injured foot, and the results have been good so far. Matsui had three singles in the Rockies' 7-4 loss to Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

Kaz Matsui had three singles in the Rockies' 7-4 loss to Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Matsui, the club's starting second baseman, had been out since March 12 with a strained left foot.

TRENTON -- Five Burlington County men have been indicted on racketeering charges as part of the investigation into a motorcycle theft gang they allegedly belonged to, the state attorney general's office announced yesterday.

_ Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka upped the pace in his preparations for his rookie season in the major leagues, striking out seven while holding the Pittsburgh Pirates to a run and a hit in 5-2/3 innings Wednesday.

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Relievers J.J. Putz and Arthur Rhodes reported feeling good after a throwing session Wednesday and Putz said he was throwing "with pretty high intensity."

Notes: Felix slated for Opening Day?

Notes: Matsui making strides at plate

Matsu Taira, a 100-year-old woman during an interview with AFP at her residence in the village of Ogimi, in Japan's southern island of Okinawa, February 2007. Taira's village is known as "longevity village" due to the long life span of residents there, but that could be changing as more and more people develop health ailments common in other parts of the world due to lifestyle changes.

After leaving his starting five on the bench while the second string blew an 18-point lead -- and the game -- Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers felt he needed to explain himself.

At 105 years old, Ushi Okushima can still down a swig of thirty-proof local liquor and take to the dance floor as her daughters clap their hands with delight.

The Colorado Rockies are taking a cautious approach with Kaz Matsui’s injured foot, and the results have been good so far. Matsui had three singles in the Rockies’ 7-4 loss to Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Matsui, the club’s starting second baseman, had been out since March 12 with a strained left foot.

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The Colorado Rockies are taking a cautious approach with Kaz Matsui's injured foot,...

March 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks climbed after the U.S. Federal Reserve abandoned its tilt toward higher interest rates, sparking the biggest rally in U.S. shares in eight months. Exporters such as Sony Corp. paced gains.

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The Colorado Rockies are taking a cautious approach with Kaz Matsui's injured foot, and the results have been good so far.

Ichiro aiming for efficiency -- and wins

A Fort Bliss soldier was killed Monday afternoon when he crashed his motorcycle while trying to avoid hitting the back of atractor-trailer on Montana Avenue, an El Paso County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.

Rockies crank out 16 hits in loss to Mariners

MELBOURNE, Australia (Kyodo) Japanese synchronized swimmers won the team technical routine silver medal at the FINA World Swimming Championships Wednesday.

Mariners come back to beat Rockies

Daisuke Matsuzaka turned in the kind of performance on Wednesday that the Boston Red Sox had in mind when they anted up more than 100 million dollars for the star Japanese pitcher.

LOB_Seattle 3, Colorado 10. 2B_I.Suzuki, A.Beltre, J.Reed, S.Finley, G.Atkins, C.Iannetta. 3B_A.Beltre. SB_K.Matsui (1). CS_R.Spilborghs, C.Barmes. GIDP_R.Ibanez, R.Spilborghs. DP_Seattle 1 (Beltre, Burke and Sexson); Colorado 1 (Matsui, Barmes and Helton).

Twins survive but grandmother dies as car rolls after swerving to avoid an echidna.

TWO children survived a car crash in which a 63-year-old driver was killed.

TWO children survived a car crash in which a 63-year-old driver was killed.

Catch the daily roundup from spring training each afternoon from Rockies beat writers Troy E. Renck and Patrick Saunders in Tucson.

Collections continue for items to be auctioned at the annual Chisum High Incentive Program for Seniors banquet. The banquet takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Chisum High gymnasium and features dinner, entertainment and a silent auction.

Five Burlington County men were indicted on conspiracy, racketeering and other charges for their roles in a motorcycle theft gang, officials said.

David Suzuki and Wal-Mart have arguably never shared the same ideology, but a February 2007 meeting at Wal-Mart Canada in Mississauga, Ont., had them sharing the same room.

The George Coon Public Library’s display case is now featuring “Oriental Memory,” an exhibit of primarily Japanese art and antiques shown by Sulin Parsley.

FARM MINISTER Toshikatsu Matsuoka would like to believe that the spending his fund-managing group reported as office utility costs is now water under the bridge. Opposition parties say the Cabinet member is all wet.

It was a disappointing day in the pool for Canadian diver Emilie Heymans.

Global warming is a threat second only to all-out nuclear war and America has to act now, a famed environmentalist and geneticist told a Madison audience Tuesday night.

• A light blue, 2002 Toyota Camry valued at $11,000 was stolen from a dealership in the 13200 block of Minnieville Road around 3:35 p.m. March 13. The customer asked to look at a vehicle and was given a key to the car and then drove off in it, said Officer John Bogert, Prince William police spokesman.

BBC Sport's Steve Parrish gets exclusive access to the new Suzuki 800cc.

Look for the latest products recalled in the Recall Roundup every Wednesday in the Business section. Visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov for additional recalls.

Troy Bayliss continued on his strong form from day one to set a remarkable 1:34.102 lap in the very last session.

Two Bakersfield resident were injured in a solo motorcycle accident on Highway 58 east of McKittrick Sunday morning. California Highway patrol Spokesman Rick Jorgensen said David Paul Beck, 25, of Bakersfield, was driving a 2006 Suzuki westbound on the highway when he failed to negotiate a curve.

The festival's over, but the music plays on. Our crew of SXSW critics is still catching up on sleep after the four-day musical extravaganza. Before they dozed off, each recommended one act that made a lasting impression — and that you should check out:

MELBOURNE, Australia - Chloe Sutton emerged from the water a trembling, teary mess, wondering what happened to her goggles. Angela Maurer buried her head in a coach's chest, knowing what it must have felt like to go 12 rounds with Mike Tyson in his prime.

_ Japan coach Ivica Osim on Wednesday included misfiring JEF United Chiba striker Seiichiro Maki and six other players in his squad for Saturday's friendly against Peru in Yokohama.

The government's centrepiece environmental legislation, the Clean Air Act, is in deep trouble and there's speculation it could become the trigger for an election.

Stroud Area Regional Police are looking for two of three dirt bikes that were stolen on March 13. According SARP Lt. Brian Kimmins, the bikes were taken from a storage building at a home on White Street in Stroud Township sometime before 5 p.m. on the 13th.

The bushing pivot mount boss on the left and right suspension arm may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. If this occurs, the rider could lose control of the ATV and crash, posing risk of serious injury or death.

Luo Yutong and He Chong finished 1-2 in men's 1-meter springboard and Wang Xin and Chen Ruolin did the same in women's platform Wednesday, keeping the Chinese perfect through four events at the world championships. Americans Laura Wilkinson and Chris Colwill finished fourth.

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Hawai'i residents who have filed their federal tax returns and failed to claim the one-time telephone excise tax refund have missed out on an estimated $1.54 million in refunds, the Internal Revenue Service said.

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PEORIA, Ariz. - The Seattle Mariners' pitchers often are on the practice field at first light of the day running through conditioning drills. On Tuesday, there was more shining than the rising sun.

A STUNNING victory in the wind, snow, rain and sleet of Fintona propelled Mayo into the quarter-final of the Suzuki Ladies National Football League on Sunday last.

RUSSIA has won its fourth gold medal from as many synchronised swimming events at the world swimming championships in Melbourne.

Every Russian that jumps into the Susie O'Neill pool is coming up with gold.

The Russian team have made it four gold medals from four synchronised swimming events at the FINA world championships.

There is a lot about a spring training baseball game that makes it look just like one played in the regular season.

NEW YORK — Stocks spiked higher Monday as Wall Street joined overseas stock markets in riding a wave of merger news to bounce back from a losing week. The Dow Jones industrials at times rose more than 100 points.