April 14, 2009

Former Sun Devils Coach Bruce Synder loses cancer battle

Former Arizona State football coach, Bruce Synder, died yesterday at the age of 69 after losing a 10-month battle with cancer, per ESPN.com.

Synder is most remembered for leading the Sun Devils to an undefeated regular season in 1996 and to the 1997 Rose Bowl. He earned a consensus 1996 national coach of the year award as well as 13 other major coach of the year awards that season -- including the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award.

Additionally, he earned Pac-10 Coach of the Year twice -- at ASU and also at California in 1990. He was recently inducted into the ASU Athletic Hall of Distinction, serving the university's football team as head coach from 1992-2000 with a 126-105-5 record.

Arizona State fans mourned the loss and thanked Synder for his years as a Sun Devil:



  1. A L Curtis
    Electroleon Goodbye to a great sun devil, Bruce Synder was one of the best. 13 Apr 2009 from web
  2. oaklandlawyer
    oaklandlawyer RIP Bruce Synder, we loved you! 14 Apr 2009 from web
  3. Peter Santana
    teamsantana thinks today's trio of heroes passing was a bit too much at once. R.I.P. Mark Fidrych, Bruce Synder and Harry Kalas! 14 Apr 2009 from web
  4. D. Patrick Lewis
    dpatricklewis Good morning all, I just want to say thank you to Bruce Snyder for all those great years of ASU Football. RIP Bruce. 14 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck
  5. Tim Hibbs
    finishthedrill condolences to family of former ASU HFC Bruce Snyder and the entire Sun Devil family!! 14 Apr 2009 from web
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Last June, Snyder was diagnosed with cancer. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, a son-in-law, two grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers.


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April 13, 2009

Featured TwitPic: Opening Night at Citi Field


"wow. more citi field." (Posted by @GermainLussier, Monroe, New York, April 13, 2009)


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Phils Hall of Fame broadcaster Kalas dies

Per the Philadelphia Inquirer, Phillies' announcer Harry Kalas, 73, died at 1:20 p.m. today.

While preparing for a game between the Phillies and Washington Nationals, Kalas collapsed in the press box and was rushed to the hospital. A cause of death has not been announced.

Known for his deep baritone, signature home run call ("Outta here!") and for singing "High Hopes" in celebration, Kalas began broadcasting Phillies' games in 1971. He also served as the voice-over narrator for NFL Films.

Across Twitter, fans paid their respects to the broadcast legend.

  1. Amanda Champagne
    Champagne37 (State College, Pa.) thinks baseball in Heaven just got a whole lot better. Homerun...that ball is outta here! RIP Harry Kalas, you are a legend. <3 13 Apr 2009 from web
  2. Ian Lashbrook
    countylines (Cecil County, Md.) harry kalas has passed away...i really can't believe this...at least i heard him call a world series in my lifetime. 13 Apr 2009 from web
  3. Brian Eison
    brianeison RIP to Harry Kalas, a tremendous voice for the Phils and NFL Films and we've lost another voice of great memories for multiple generations. 13 Apr 2009 from web
  4. Morey Seiden
    mseiden Its a somber day in the Seiden household and across the world. Goodbye Harry Kalas. "That balls outta here!". 13 Apr 2009 from TwitterBerry
  5. Reiner Jaeckle
    metroelectrical (Easton, Pa.) Saddened by the loss of Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas. Harry, you will be missed. 13 Apr 2009 from web
  6. simplystrick
    simplystrick (Wilmington, N.C.) harry the k is outttaaa heeerrrrreee, RIP Harry Kalas give Gene Hart a handshake for us... 13 Apr 2009 from web
  7. dcstpaul
    dcstpaul (Oakland, Calif.) RIP Harry Kalas. Voice of the Phillies and NFL Films. You were the voice that brought baseball into my home when I was a kid. 13 Apr 2009 from txt
  8. Dylan Moody
    dmoody46 (Cincinnati, Ohio) Terrible week for baseball. Nick Adenhart on Thursday, and Phillies radio broadcaster Harry Kalas and '76 AL ROY Mark Fidrych today. 13 Apr 2009 from web
  9. Corri
    Corpaly (Pottsville, Pa.) Completely in shock harry kalas died:( 13 Apr 2009 from TwitterFon






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April 12, 2009

Pirates lose to Reds, but rare triple play steals the show

The Pittsburgh Pirates flashed some glove against Cincinnati, but the Reds got the last laugh.

Cincinnati starter Aaron Harang went the distance on Easter Sunday, earning his sixth shutout and 12th complete game of his career in a 2-0 victory.

Despite generating no offense, however, the Pirates generated plenty of buzz on defense. With Jay Bruce on first and Brandon Philips on second in the eighth inning, Pittsburgh shortstop Jack Wilson easily snagged Edwin Encarnacion's blooper and quickly threw to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to double up Philips. Sanchez then relayed to first baseman Adam LaRoche to complete the first triple play in Pirates history since 1993.

ESPN has the complete game recap and box score, as well as video of the triple play (embedded below), and the Twitterverse provided plenty of commentary.

  1. doug potter
    dpotr (Midwestern US) Serendipity check: Navy pulls off triple play vs. Pirates ; Pirates pull off triple play vs. Reds. 12 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck
  2. double drat
    doubledrat (Manhattan Island South) sort of ironic, the pitts pirates got a triple play today. and 3 guys in sudden death at the masters. and that jesus guys 3 day weekend... 12 Apr 2009 from web
  3. joek72
    joek72 (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Pittsburgh Pirates Home Opener is Here!! Howbout That Triple Play on sunday! Buccco's come home 500! go bucs! 13 Apr 2009 from web
  4. Kristen Hudak
    khudak11 (Alexandria, Va.)I love that my dad's first two questions are' did you see the triple play and what is wrong with the Nats. That's father daughter love. 13 Apr 2009 from TwitterBerry





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Cabrera claims playoff victory at Masters

According to Reuters, Argentina's Angel Cabrera won the U.S. Masters on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff Sunday.

Cabrera, who became the first Latin American to win, claimed his second major by edging out Americans Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell.

According to Reuters, Cabrera hit a par four on the second playoff hole after Perry, the early leader, bogeyed. Campbell was eliminated with a bogey on the first hole.

Fans who followed the action throughout the day expressed reaction on Twitter shortly after the final hole.

  1. Matthew Ford
    Fordy74 @midwaybeach I cant believe Cabrera pulled that out after his first shot on the first playoff hole. 12 Apr 2009 from web in reply to midwaybeach
  2. Matt Cashman
    TheCombatWombat Darn, I was hoping for Perry to win that. Oh well, I'm pretty happy with Cabrera too. I was rooting for him in the US Open too. 12 Apr 2009 from web
  3. Rick Frimmer
    rlfcycle I can't believe Angel Cabrera won the Masters! Phil Michelson is going to think about those 2 4-footers for a long time. 12 Apr 2009 from web
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Additionally, the Masters Tournament staff kept an ongoing account of the action at its Twitter account, AThe_Masters.


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