Italy Rocked by Scandal as World Cup Nears (New York Times)
While the rest of the world may be gripped by the anticipation of an approaching World Cup, Italy is confronting anger and shame over the possibility that when it comes to its national passion, the fix was in.
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Young suspended 50 games for bat toss (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays top prospect Delmon Young was suspended 50 games without pay by the International League for throwing a bat that hit a replacement umpire in the chest. There was no record of the most severe suspension in the minors for an on-field incident. "I really don't think I have anger management issues," said Young, who added that he called 50 games a "fair amount." The suspension is
Source: www.startribune.com
