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Baseball’s Roger Maris: the slugger who surpassed the Babe

It was 50 years ago, on Oct. 1, that Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth’s single-season home run mark by hitting his record-breaking 61^st home run on the 1961 season’s final game. Only 23,154 witnessed the the solo shot in Yankee Stadium. Maris is surely the least known of baseball’s greatest sluggers. Test your own Maris knowledge with this quiz.
The 9 weirdest things ever flown on the Space Shuttle

When NASA's space shuttles launch into orbit, they don't just carry astronauts and supplies into the final frontier. There's a lot of other weird stuff that makes the out-of-this-world journey, too. Here nine recent space oddities carried into orbit on NASA shuttles.
In Pictures: Derek Jeter's journey
10 things I didn't know about Mickey Mantle

Here are 10 interesting facts that I didn't know about Mickey Mantle but learned from reading “The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America’s Childhood," by Jane Leavy.
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Tim Tebow booed at Yankee Stadium: So what?

Tim Tebow was booed by Yankees fans. Really? Once Tim Tebow plays, New York fans will have something to cheer - or boo - about.
World is ignoring most important lesson from Fukushima nuclear disaster

Fukushima's most important lesson is this: Probability theory (that disaster is unlikely) failed us. If you have made assumptions, you are not prepared. Nuclear power plants should have multiple, reliable ways to cool reactors. Any nuclear plant that doesn't heed this lesson is inviting disaster.
New frog species calls New York City home

The Big Apple is home to a newly discovered species of frog. It doesn't have a name yet, but its distinct DNA and unusual croak distinguish it from other frogs.
Sing Your Song: movie review

'Sing Your Song' shows the energy and optimism Harry Belafonte gave to civil rights work – around the world.
The Circle Bastiat
Taxpayers grumpy about funding professional sports stadiums

The Minnesota Vikings are facing opposition to the latest plan for a massive-taxpayer funded stadium.
Roger Maris's 61* anniversary: Today's sluggers might dream of such a feat (video)

Half a century ago, Yankees outfielder Roger Maris slugged his historic home run on the last day of the season. The majors' big bashers of today are trying to hit equally significant homers.
Baseball’s Roger Maris: the slugger who surpassed the Babe

It was 50 years ago, on Oct. 1, that Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth’s single-season home run mark by hitting his record-breaking 61^st home run on the 1961 season’s final game. Only 23,154 witnessed the the solo shot in Yankee Stadium. Maris is surely the least known of baseball’s greatest sluggers. Test your own Maris knowledge with this quiz.
Derek Jeter homers for 3,000th hit, first Yank to do it

New York Yankee Derek Jeter jolted himself into history Saturday, homering off Tampa Bay ace David Price to notch his 3,000th hit. He became the 28th major leaguer to hit the milestone.
The 9 weirdest things ever flown on the Space Shuttle

When NASA's space shuttles launch into orbit, they don't just carry astronauts and supplies into the final frontier. There's a lot of other weird stuff that makes the out-of-this-world journey, too. Here nine recent space oddities carried into orbit on NASA shuttles.
In Pictures: Derek Jeter's journey
10 things I didn't know about Mickey Mantle

Here are 10 interesting facts that I didn't know about Mickey Mantle but learned from reading “The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America’s Childhood," by Jane Leavy.
The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America’s Childhood

This gripping tale of the American legend blends myth and fact to create a nuanced portrait of The Mick.
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Michele Bachmann is in. Time's a'wasting for undecided to enter 2012 fray.

The time is fast approaching when it'll be too late for new GOP White House wannabes to join the 2012 field. Rep. Michele Bachmann is now off the fence, announcing her bid Monday night.
Stir It Up!
Caramel corn for Red Sox home opener

Baseball, the Red Sox, and caramel corn have returned to Boston.
Rickwood Field: A Century in America's Oldest Ballpark

Rickwood Field – the country's oldest ballpark – is rich in baseball lore and legend.
Super Bowl 2011: My life with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers

Super Bowl teams provide a baby boomer with a look back at how his experiences have intersected, however briefly, with them over the years. The Steelers and Packers will meet Sunday in Super Bowl XLV.
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US program puts Indonesians in Yankee Stadium

The US Embassy in Jakarta has helped launch a program that uses technology to bring Indonesian children to America and elsewhere in the world – without ever leaving the country.
Cliff Lee: Why choose the Phillies over the Yankees and Rangers?

Cliff Lee finally made his choice of team known on Monday. The Phillies quietly made their offer and waited, along with the Yankees and Rangers, for Cliff Lee to come to a decision.
World Series quiz: What do you know about the San Francisco Giants?

World Series number 106, between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants, gets underway in 'The City by the Bay' Wednesday night. This will be the 19th time the Giants franchise qualified for the World Series. With help from sanfranciscogiants.com, take our quiz and put your Giants knowledge to the test. Answers to questions can be found on subsequent pages and on the final question page.
New York Yankees face former Japan League pitcher in ALCS Game 6 Friday night

New York Yankees face elimination again Friday night as they take on Colby Lewis and the Texas Rangers in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. Phil Hughes will start for the New York Yankees.
Yogi Berra, Jerry Seinfeld fondly remember George Steinbrenner

Yogi Berra, Jerry Seinfeld, Hillary Clinton, and others recall George Steinbrenner as a man who was dictatorial, yet fiercely loyal to his friends.
Steinbrenner remembered as 'The Boss,' in addition to charitable endeavors

Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. He bought the New York Yankees in 1973 for $10 million. Seven World Series titles later, the Yankees are worth more than $1 billion, due in large part to George Steinbrenner.
Steinbrenner dies on Tuesday morning; New York and baseball in mourning

Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. The New York Yankees won seven World Series titles under the ownership of George Steinbrenner.
In Pictures: George Steinbrenner through the years