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By Troy E. Renck The Denver Post Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz celebrates after connecting on a three-run home run. (Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images ) LOS ANGELES — In the end Thursday night, grit won over glitz. Philadelphia's Raul Ibañez, the hardworking, 36th-round draft pick, overshadowed the Dodgers' Manny Ramirez, the slugging drug cheat with dreadlocks. Ibañez is proof that there's nothing wrong with a dream. The lifetime grinder lifted the Phillies to an 8-6 victory over the Dodgers, his three-run home run the final loop in Thursday's entertaining rollercoaster ride. "My heart is still pounding," admitted Phillies reliever Chan Ho Park. "What a game." Given the quicksand nature of the Phillies' bullpen, it felt like the Dodgers were leading, even when they were trailing 5-4 in the eighth. But everything changed with... [read full story]
Dr. Wickremabahu Karunaratne, leader of the New Left Front (NLF), Wednesday announced his candidature for the forthcoming Presidential election. He disclosed his decision at a media briefing held in Colombo. Meanwhile, General...
Defender says Spurs boss brings out the best in him Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto has praised manager Harry Redknapp for bringing the best out of him. The 25-year-old left-back has played in 13 of Spurs' Premier League...
By , Yahoo! Sports 5 minutes ago You can follow Charles Robinson on Twitter at @YahooSportsNFL Tuesday likely marked the first and last time Tim Tebow’s name was mingled with that of former NFL cancer Lawrence Phillips. But one...
Kurt Warner has made 41 straight starts and the Arizona Cardinals are hopeful that streak will continue. Vince Young's streak pales in comparison at four, but the surging Tennessee Titans couldn't be more pleased with his...
