http://www.unionrecorder.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:07:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_174010909.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_174010909.html Thanks to another bullpen meltdown, the Atlanta Braves have lost 10 consecutive games for the first time in 18 years. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:31:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_171113838.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_171113838.html This time, the Stanley Cup gets to stay on Tobacco Road. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:47:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_166004905.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_166004905.html Favoring a stiff left knee, Dwyane Wade hobbled to the yellow maintenance cart and slipped onto its flatbed. He propped himself up against the front seat and settled back for the short ride to the Heat’s locker room. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:44:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_166004552.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_166004552.html Pinch-runner Reggie Abercrombie scored on reliever Mike Remlinger’s throwing error in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Florida Marlins a 6-5 win over the slumping Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:43:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_166004433.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_166004433.html Casey Mears was diplomatic about why he would continue to give a full effort for Ganassi Racing even as he was plotting his escape to the nearest title-contending team. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:41:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_166004248.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_166004248.html The Edmonton Oilers beat three higher-seeded teams to reach the Stanley Cup finals. They weren’t going out that easy. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 09:13:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_165091711.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_165091711.html The Carolina Hurricanes returned home all fresh and ready to go, clearly intent on bringing the Stanley Cup final to a speedy conclusion.About three hours later, the Edmonton Oilers finally arrived at their hotel, straggling off the bus in flip-flops and blue jeans with a tired, glassy look in their eyes.A contrast in appearances that summed up the state of this series. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 09:04:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_165091337.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_165091337.html German police confirmed Tuesday what World Cup observers have suspected: The U.S. team has been given an unusually heavy security detail for soccer's showcase event. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 09:01:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_165090420.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_165090420.html Hours before the biggest game of his life and the most important in this city's hoop history, Dwyane Wade, brimming with confidence and South Beach coolness, gave his take on the NBA finals. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 08:59:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_165090114.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_165090114.html The Florida Marlins have become used to Josh Johnson's strong pitching. On Tuesday night they also benefitted from his offense.Johnson pitched six strong innings and had an RBI double in the Marlins' 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:33:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_159003507.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_159003507.html Marlon Anderson hit a two-run homer and Ramon Ortiz won his fifth straight start as Washington beat Atlanta 5-2 Wednesday night for the Nationals’ second series win over the Braves in six years. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:13:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_158001449.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_158001449.html The Atlanta Braves finally earned their first win of the month as Horacio Ramirez threw eight strong innings to beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 Tuesday night. Sat, 03 Jun 2006 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_154111509.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_154111509.html Steve Flesch never had to hit a sand shot, yet he still didn’t like the bunkers at the Memorial. Wed, 24 May 2006 10:44:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_144104616.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_144104616.html Jake Peavy needed only seven innings to set a Padres record with 16 strikeouts Monday night but lost because the only ball the Atlanta Braves hit out of the infield against him also happened to leave the yard. Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:17:00 +0000 http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_115110205.html http://www.unionrecorder.com/prosports/local_story_115110205.html Tony Stewart is in championship form, Greg Biffle has the worst luck imaginable and Kyle Busch is eerily similar to his big brother.