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Pujols powers Cardinals to a 2-1 World Series lead

St. Louis' Albert Pujols hits one of his three home runs in the Cardinals' 16-7 win over the Rangers on Saturday in Texas. The victory put St. Louis up 2-1 in the World Series with Game 4 set for Sunday. AP photo

ARLINGTON, Texas — Albert Pujols simply let his bat make all the noise. And boy, it was pretty loud. Pujols hit three impressive home runs to tie the World Series record, amassing five hits and six RBIs Saturday night as the St. Louis Cardinals romped past the Texas Rangers 16-7 for a 2-1 edge. The … Continue Reading

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Pro Sports | Read More »

FCS roundup: Cal Poly holds off North Dakota

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Andre Broadous threw for two touchdowns and Cal Poly withstood a late rally to defeat North Dakota, 23-19, in  Great West Conference matchup on Saturday. Broadous threw TD passes to Jake Romanelli and Akaninyene Umoh, and James Langford kicked three field goals as the Mustangs (4-3, 2-0) built a 23-6 lead. … Continue Reading

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Sports | Read More »

New Harmony photos

Manny Jesus, a current Owendale resident with his family, takes a turn with the shovel at the New Harmony groundbreaking Friday alongside Andrew Soto, left, an AmericorpsVistat volunteer and recent UC Davis graduate. Sue Cockrell/Enterprise photo

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Rachel Johnson DHS girls water polo Davis Fall Classic photo

DHS senior Rachel Johnson gets set to make a play during the Blue Devils' win over Acalanes on Saturday at Schaal Aquatics Center. The game was part of the Davis Fall Classic. Wayne Tilcock/Enterprise photo

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Albert Pujols Cardinals World Series Game 3 photo

St. Louis' Albert Pujols hits one of his three home runs in the Cardinals' 16-7 win over the Rangers on Saturday in Texas. The victory put St. Louis up 2-1 in the World Series with Game 4 set for Sunday. AP photo

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Matt Wiesenfarth UCD men’s soccer vs. Cal Poly photo

UCD's Matt Wiesenfarth, middle, celebrates with Aggie fans after scoring the equalizing goal in a 2-1 home win over Cal Poly on Saturday. Wayne Tilcock/Enterprise photo

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

DHS grad Smith gets his chance to shine for UCD

UCD wide receiver Dwight Smith goes out on a pass route during the Aggies' 27-24 loss at South Dakota on Saturday. The senior, who graduated from Davis High School, caught two passes for a career-high 52 yards in the Great West Conference matchup. Aaron Packard/Courtesy photo

By Dan Genzler For head coach Bob Biggs, UC Davis receiver Dwight Smith, a Davis High graduate, is an unsung hero. “He is a guy that has fought to make it onto the roster and fought for playing time,” Biggs said of the 6-foot-4, 205-pound senior. “He has been productive with opportunity. Now, he is … Continue Reading

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Aggies,Sports | Read More »

Another close Aggie/Coyote game goes to South Dakota

UCD defensive backs Patrick Shelton (2) and Jonathan Calhoun combine to tackle South Dakota running back Marcus Sims on Saturday at the DakotaDome. The Coyotes beat the Aggies, 27-24. Aaron Packard/Courtesy photo

By Dan Genzler VERMILLLION, S.D. — When UC Davis and South Dakota get together, the game always comes down to a play at the end. In each of the previous two games, both Aggie wins (17-13 in 2010 and 24-23 in OT in 2009 at the DakotaDome), the things were decided in the final quarter. … Continue Reading

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Aggies,Sports | Read More »

Sharks’ Thornton’s return to Boston is a happy one

Boston's Shawn Thornton (22) fights with San Jose's Jim Vandermeer during the Sharks' 4-2 win over the Bruins on Saturday in Boston. AP photo

BOSTON — Joe Thornton returned to Boston in his 1,001st NHL game for a video tribute and an early assist as the San Jose Sharks beat the defending Stanley Cup champion Bruins, 4-2, on Saturday. Benn Ferriero broke a third-period tie with 11:12 left, and Anti Niemi stopped 37 shots for the Sharks, who have … Continue Reading

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Pro Sports | Read More »

Jim Vandermeer San Jose Sharks vs. Boston photo

Boston's Shawn Thornton (22) fights with San Jose's Jim Vandermeer during the Sharks' 4-2 win over the Bruins on Saturday in Boston. AP photo

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Dwight Smith UCD football vs. South Dakota photo

UCD wide receiver Dwight Smith goes out on a pass route during the Aggies' 27-24 loss at South Dakota on Saturday. The senior, who graduated from Davis High School, caught two passes for a career-high 52 yards in the Great West Conference matchup. Aaron Packard/Courtesy photo

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Patrick Shelton and Jonathan Calhoun UCD football vs. South Dakota photo

UCD defensive backs Patrick Shelton (2) and Jonathan Calhoun combine to tackle South Dakota running back Marcus Sims on Saturday at the DakotaDome. The Coyotes beat the Aggies, 27-24. Aaron Packard/Courtesy photo

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Nevada moves caucus to Feb. 4 after backlash

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Nevada Republicans have shifted their presidential caucuses to early February, a move that ends an increasingly bitter standoff among rival states and for the first time clarifies the path to the Republican presidential nomination. There will be no voting before Christmas. That’s despite warnings from New Hampshire’s top election official that … Continue Reading

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Associated Press | Read More »

Indiana identical twins give birth on same day

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Two identical twins in Indiana now have another birthday in common: They delivered babies on the same day at the same hospital. The Herald-Times reports 21-year-old Jessica and Jennifer Patterson gave birth Wednesday at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital. Jennifer Patterson gave birth first to a girl, Adalynn Rose Patterson, who … Continue Reading

No Comment / October 22, 2011 | Posted in Associated Press | Read More »

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