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Baltimore Orioles' Jonathan Schoop slams door on Detroit Tigers
By Todd Karpovich, The Sports Xchange BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles' bats can erupt at any moment, so no lead is safe for most of their opponents.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne step out following split
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, May 13 (UPI) -- Sharon Osbourne introduced Ozzy Osbourne at a press conference days after confirming her split from the Black Sabbath frontman.
San Francisco Giants avoid sweep by topping Toronto Blue Jays in 13th
By Ryan Leong, The Sports Xchange SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants are struggling so badly for offense of late, they will take wins any way they can get...
Cincinnati Reds lose Devin Mesoraco for season before rainout
By Jeff Wallner, The Sports Xchange CINCINNATI -- Devin Mesoraco and the Cincinnati Reds were hoping for encouraging news Tuesday when the 27-year old catcher underwent surgery.
Dallas Cowboys QB coach comments on how Tony Romo has looked in post-surgery workouts
The Sports Xchange The Dallas Cowboys may have a fully healthy Tony Romo participating in organized team activities later this month.
Infants swaddling for sleep associated with sudden infant death syndrome
The risk of sudden infant death syndrome appears to increase when infants are swaddled while sleeping on their stomachs or sides, new research has found. The analysis looked at four...
How fasting helps fight fatty liver disease
Scientists have new information on what happens at the molecular level when we go hungry. Through new study, they were able to show that upon deprivation of food a certain...
Kesha covers Lady Gaga's 'Til It Happens to You' at Humane Society Gala
Wade SheridanLOS ANGELES, May 9 (UPI) -- Kesha has returned to the stage once again to perform Lady Gaga's ballad about sexual assault, "Til It Happens to You," at a...
'The Good Wife' wraps up its seven-season run [Spoiler alert!]
Karen ButlerLOS ANGELES, May 9 (UPI) -- Julianna Margulies' celebrated legal drama "The Good Wife" ended its seven-season run on CBS Sunday night.
Floyd Mayweather: Conor McGregor fight is possible
The Sports Xchange Floyd Mayweather Jr. isn't shooting down rumors that he might come out of retirement to fight mixed-martial star Conor McGregor.
Matt Harvey provides New York Mets reason for optimism
By Bill Center, The Sports Xchange SAN DIEGO -- For the first time this season, the New York Mets moved into first place in the National League East.
Jeff Fisher impressed with QB Jared Goff picking up Los Angeles Rams' offense
The Sports Xchange Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff got in plenty of work at rookie minicamp.
Miami Heat's Hassan Whiteside diagnosed with sprained MCL
The Sports Xchange Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee and his availability for Monday's Game 4 is in doubt.
E-cigarette poisonings surge in young children, study says
CHICAGO (AP) -- Electronic cigarettes have sickened rising numbers of young children, a study of U.S. poison center calls has found. Most cases...
Once unthinkable in US, drug shoot-up rooms get serious look
Across the United States, heroin users have died in alleys behind convenience stores, on city sidewalks and in the bathrooms of fast-food joints - because no one was around to...
Penis reconstructions 'life-altering' for men, studies show
Amy Norton, HealthDay News Men who undergo surgery to create a new penis seem to fare well in the long term, two new studies show.
New York Mets' Bartolo Colon hits first HR at age 42
The Sports Xchange New York Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon became the oldest player in Major League Baseball history to hit his first career home run.
Clayton Kershaw beats Toronto Blue Jays with less than best
By Larry Millson, The Sports Xchange TORONTO -- There is not much room for error for a team facing Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw.
Adrian Beltre leads leads Texas Rangers' HR barrage
By Dana Gauruder, The Sports Xchange DETROIT -- Adrian Beltre regained his power stroke right when the Texas Rangers needed an explosion from their veteran slugger.
John Daly six shots back in first Charmpions Tour event
The Sports Xchange John Daly shot a 1-over-par 73 in his second round as member of the PGA Tour Champions at the Insperity Invitational.
Blood thinners on 'as needed' basis is safe and effective for lowering stroke risk as compared to long-term use
A new study shows the use of novel anticoagulants for AF prescribed on an 'as-needed basis' guided by diligent pulse monitoring, can be a safe and effective alternative to lowering...
When this L.A. personal trainer says 'I'm here for you,' her clients say she means it
Jill Bernheimer did it because she missed the camaraderie and shared mission of her college lacrosse team. For Carrie Carr, turning 50 inspired her to make some time for herself. Both...
Romania: Drug company, hospitals probed in disinfectant row
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Romanian authorities have conducted searches at hospitals and the offices of a drug company which authorities say has supplied...
Well: Think Like a Doctor: Sick at the Wedding Solved!
What was wrong with a man who suddenly became ill at his brother’s wedding? More than 400 of you offered your diagnoses, but no one got it completely right.
Joe Paterno's family, Penn State challenge new report
The Sports Xchange The family of the late Joe Paterno is once again vehemently defending his reputation.
Young LGBT adults target of FDA stop-smoking campaign
HealthDay News Hoping to reduce tobacco use by young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults, the FDA has launched an LGBT stop-smoking campaign.
HIV decline falls short of U.S. 5-year goal
HealthDay News Although HIV infection and transmission rates in the United States declined over the past five years, they fell short of White House targets, a new study finds.
Feds propose limits on special sign-ups for Obama health law
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration says it's moving to limit special sign-up periods under the president's health care law after insurers complained...