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Completion of Cubs sale could drag on past May

The sale of the Chicago Cubs baseball team could drag on past May as the Ricketts family arranges financing for its $900 million bid and works for Major League Baseball's approval.

Madoff's Mets baseball tickets may soon go on eBay

Bernard Madoff's $80,000 New York Mets baseball season tickets may be sold -- sort of -- to the highest bidder on eBay.

U.S. turns up heat on Madoff clan, wants assets

U.S. prosecutors raised the pressure on jailed swindler Bernard Madoff's family on Tuesday, signaling their intent to ask for $31.5 million from loans to his sons and $2.6 million worth of his wife's jewelry.

Liberty to lend Sirius $530 million, get 40 percent stake

NEW YORK - Mel Karmazin's Sirius XM Radio Inc won a reprieve from its debt deadlines on Tuesday after Liberty Media Corp agreed to lend $530 million to help the satellite radio provider fend off bankruptcy. In return, Liberty, controlled by cable mogul John Malone, stands to take a controlling 40 percent equity stake in Sirius XM, the second largest U.S. subscription service after cable company...

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Sutton, Powell Combined power for Braves

The Braves are looking to hire two announcers to serve in their new radio broadcast team.

Brother's book reveals Mark McGwire took steroids

Former amateur bodybuilder Jay McGwire, the youngest brother of baseball player Mark McGwire, reveals in his book details of Mark McGwire's use of performance enhancing drugs.

Dodgers' Jeff Kent to announce retirement at 40

Dodger's Jeff Kent plans to announce his retirement from baseball on Thursday at the Dodger's Stadium after 17 seasons.

J.C Romero won't play for 50 games

Major League Baseball announced Tuesday Phillies reliever J.C. Romero is suspended for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a banned substance.

Bon Jovi New York Concert will offer 60,000 free tickets

Rock band Bon Jovi is scheduled to perform in New York City's Central Park on July 12 for free as a prelude to the All Star Baseball Game 2008, New York City officials said on Monday.

Awaited Baseball Hearing Features Clemens, Steroid Allegations

Roger Clemens will sit before U.S. lawmakers tomorrow, attempting to fight off charges from his former trainer Brian McNamee tomorrow that he took forbidden drugs.

Baseball Suspends Two Players Over Drug Policy Violations

Major League Baseball suspended two players for 15 days on Thursday over violations of the leagueâ€™s drug policies.

Major League Baseball signs deal with Medialink

Major League Baseball said on Tuesday it will use a service provided by a joint venture of Medialink Worldwide Inc and the Netherlands' Philips Electronics to track the use of its game broadcast footage more effectively.

Bonds hits 755th career homer to tie record

San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds hit the 755th home run of his career on Saturday, tying the Major League Baseball all-time record held by Hank Aaron since 1974.

Time Warner Trades Atlanta Braves to Liberty Media

Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX) is getting out of the baseball business and, as of Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves' new owner is Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ: LCAPA), according to reports.

Google strikes advertising deal with XM Satellite

Google Inc. on Wednesday said it struck a deal with XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. to help the search engine's advertisers automatically insert ads on XM's nonmusic radio channels.