Topic: Nolan Ryan

Vietnam War: Beginning 13 years of commemorating a divisive conflict

At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monday, President Obama began a national commemoration of the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War. To Vietnam veterans he said, 'You made us proud, and you have earned your place among the greatest generations.'

MLB Opening Day: Looking back at 100 years of baseball history

To get a sense of the historic arc Major League Baseball has taken over just the past 100 years, hop on our time machine and review some of its key news and developments at 10-year intervals, beginning in 1912.

Game 7 win, World Series goes to Cardinals

Game 7: the St. Louis Cardinals won Game 7 to take home the World Series Commissioner's Trophy.

Cardinals stun Texas, force World Series to Game 7

World Series: This was just the third time that a team one out from elimination in the World Series came back to win the game, according to STATS LLC.

2011 World Series briefing: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The 107th World Series opens in St. Louis Wednesday night at 8:05 pm Eastern time. Here are some basic stats you should know about the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Texas Rangers fan death leaves players distraught

Texas Rangers: Josh Hamilton threw a ball to a fan in the stands at Thursday's game. The man tumbled over the outfield railing after catching the ball.

Bankruptcy protection sought by Dodgers: Will it affect ownership of the team?

Bankruptcy filing by Dodgers owner Frank McCourt throws a curveball at Major League Baseball. But sports analysts say the move only delays the inevitable: MLB will find a new owner.

World Series quiz: How much do you know about the Texas Rangers?

The World Series, featuring the Rangers and Giants, starts Wednesday night in San Francisco. With the help of texasrangers.com, we'd like to test what you know about the American League champions. You'll find answer for the previous question on following page – and at the end of the quiz.

Rangers and Giants: Each knocked off their league's powerhouse team

The World Series will pit a Texas Rangers team that has both track star like speedsters and home run hitters against the San Francisco Giants, who have some of the best hurlers in the sport.

Key to Texas Rangers victory: Home-grown talent

The Texas Rangers excel in identifying potential players, then preparing them for the Big Leagues. Home-grown talent will be on display when they go to the World Series for the first time.

ALCS Game 5: New York sends Rangers-Yankees series back to Texas

ALCS Game 5 was must-win for New York, and it did, 7-2. The Rangers-Yankees series returns to Texas Friday with the Rangers seeking their first World Series berth.

Nolan Ryan group approved to buy Texas Rangers

Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg are breathing big sighs of relief following the approval of the sale of the Rangers on Thursday, marking the end of a months-long struggle to take control of the club.

Nolan Ryan helps bring Texas Rangers closer to exiting bankruptcy

Nolan Ryan and a group of investors could be announced as the team's new owners next week.

Blumenthal shows why we're still fighting the Vietnam War

Decades after the Vietnam War, the question haunts many men of the baby-boom generation, including Richard Blumenthal: 'What did you do in the war?'

Opening day: eight questions for the baseball season

On opening day of the baseball season, the Monitor looks at whose major league debut is most anticipated and whether Matt Wieters really deserves to be a Sports Illustrated cover boy.

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington admits to cocaine use

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine in 2009.

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