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By ANTHONY ANDRO ARLINGTON — The biggest star in Arlington on Wednesday wasn’t playing in a concert at Cowboys Stadium.He was holding court across the street at the ballpark where he rose to stardom in his 20s.And like all great comebacks, Ivan Rodriguez proved he’s still got it despite Texas’ blowing another lead in a 5-4 loss to Minnesota at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Rodriguez, who spent his first 12 seasons with the Rangers, went 3-for-4 with an RBI and also scored a run.'It was nice,' Rodriguez said. 'The ovation from the fans, I appreciated that a lot. At the same time, it was a tough game. We got the lead early and they were able to come back. Other that it, it was good, it was nice. I just wish we could have won the game.'Rodriguez did his part, and he had plenty of support.The Rangers drew 33,479 Wednesday, with several wearing old Rodriguez jerseys and carrying signs. That’s more than 12,000 than they had at the park Tuesday night, and a lot

One match winner takes all in the Ashes. It sounds like a Shane Warne poker game not the greatest sporting rivalry on earth.

If there is one thing that has come to define the 2009 version of the Toledo Mud Hens, it has been offensive hot streaks and offensive slumps. Perhaps no disparity is greater than the Hens home offensive numbers vs. their road offensive number. It is a problem that has the team searching for answers.

Great Britain lose 84-63 to world champions Spain as they continue their warm-up for next month's EuroBasket finals.

The final day of racing is expected to kick off at 0940hrs. Winds should stick around for another great day of racing.

Resurgent lefty Barry Zito seeks a second straight win against Cincinnati this season when the San Francisco Giants play the Reds in the second test of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers head into the pennant drive having shored up their three greatest areas of need. Baltimore Orioles first baseman Aubrey Huff, the last link in the improvement game, was added Monday afternoon in a trade for minor league relief pitcher Brett Jacobson.

The Minnesota Twins have made great strides this year in ensuring the diversity of Twins baseball in our community.

Port Adelaide's greatest player, Warren Tredrea, is on the verge of signing a new one-year contract.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, August 19. THE International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) is proud to announce its class of inductees for 2009. The group of four great athletes, will be inducted a...