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Nate Montana, son of ex-Notre Dame quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana, has rejoined the Fighting Irish, according to a published report. Montana transferred to Pasadena City College last fall to try to get some game experience, according to the South Bend Tribune.

The quarterback was approached and worked out for several other four-year college teams after the season but eventually decided to return to Notre Dame. Montana made the Irish roster in 2008 as a walk-on but found practice reps tough to come by during the season and the next spring, in 2009. more...

Reports surfaced on both sides of the Pacific Ocean that Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Bud Selig has proposed that the league champions of Japan and the United States play a “Global World Series” Selig’s Japanese baseball counterpart Ryozo Kato also confirmed the story.

Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) Commissioner Kato told reporters in New York that the MLB commissioner made the suggestion during their meeting in Milwaukee recently. more...

Raiders Pro Bowlers

Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and punter Shane Lechler have been named to the 2010 Pro Bowl squad, the NFL announced today. Tight end Zach Miller and defensive end Richard Seymour were named Pro Bowl alternates for the January 31, 2010 game in South Florida.

The Pro Bowl selection is the fifth for Lechler, who leads the NFL in punting with a 51.1-yard average. His net punting average of 44.0 yards also leads the NFL.more...

2009 marked the 60th anniversary of one of the most important, yet unknown, piece of American diplomacy in history. After the conclusion of World War II, the United State occupied Japan for several years while they supervised a new political process and national rebuilding.

In 1949, Japan was still stinging following its defeat. The demoralized and poverty stricken nation was still recovering from the vast numbers of human lives extinguished by the atom bombs dropped upon Hiroshima and Nagasaki four years earlier. more...

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The “Tale of the Tape” was just about as even as you could get. The two heavyweights weren’t the same in physical stature, but cast big shadows on the gridiron. For the season, Richard Calhoun and Chris Adams of Marin Catholic were separated by just 54 yards rushing and two touchdowns scored. Both advantages were in Calhoun’s favor.more...

A’s pitcher Brett Anderson American League Rookie of the Month thanks to his outstanding play in September. Anderson, a 21-year-old left-hander, went 4-0 with a 2.28 ERA in four September starts. In 23 2/3 innings, he surrendered just 22 hits and three walks while striking out 26 and holding opposing batters to a .247 average.

Anderson was acquired from the D-Backs as part of the Dan Haren trade in December 2007. He became just the third Oakland rookie to win at least four games in September, joining Barry Zito (five in 2000) and Mike Warren (four in 1983). more...

After an uncharacteristic 2-8 season in 2008, Alhambra football fans, coaches and players all shared a common disappointment. The team never really established an identity for themselves. Thus, the Bulldogs lacked a solid foundation which success could be built upon. The consistency they sought all season never arrived.
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It was Senior Day at Knowles Field on Thursday with eight graduating Bulldogs and their parents being honored before the game. However, two hours later the story of the day turned-out to be the contribution of two underclassmen which resulted in a much needed win for Alhambra.

In a tight game against Acalanes, it was junior Alex Ward’s two runs batted-in, including the game-winner which were the difference. The relief pitching of sophomore Robert Stephenson was also tested but withstood a challenge from the Dons.more...