Burnett meets former teammate Bedard, Astros
         

Erik Bedard started 24 games for the Pirates last season, going 7-14 with a 5.01 ERA. After being released in August, the 34-year-old left-hander signed with the Astros in January. On Saturday, he'll take on his former team for the first time.
         

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Yankees put Pettitte on DL with strained muscle


Andy Pettitte, who left his start early Thursday night, has been placed on the 15-day disabled with a strained left tR***zius muscle (upper shoulder/back).



http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/9287434/new-york-yankees-place-andy-pettitte-disabled-list-joe-girardi-says

Washington defends Darvish's pitch count


Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington found himself having to defend the 130 pitches that he allowed ace Yu Darvish to throw during Thursday night's victory against Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers.


http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/9285573/texas-rangers-manager-ron-washington-defends-yu-darvish-pitch-count

Europa Report


watch the new trailer for the sci-fi thriller, starring Michael Nyqvist, Sharlto Copley, Embeth Davidtz, Daniel Wu, Christian Camargo, Karolina Wydra and Anamaria Marinca


http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=81833

Report: Bobcats look to change name back to Hornets

Larry Johnson led the Charlotte Hornets during their glory years. (Photo: Andy Hayt, NBAE/Getty Images) The Charlotte Bobcats might be short on history, but they could revive the city's basketball past. CBSSports.com reported Friday that the Bobcats are actively trying to change the franchise's name ...

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Snider's three-hit night backs Liriano's strong start
         

Travis Snider hit a two-run, fifth-inning rocket over the right-center-field wall to back starter Francisco Liriano, and it was all the offense that the Pirates would need in a 7-1 win over the Brewers Thursday night at PNC Park.
         

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Rangers pound Verlander; Darvish now 7-1


Geovany Soto ended Justin Verlander's night with a three-run homer that capped a seven-run third, and Yu Darvish lasted eight innings even though an anticipated pitching duel fizzled in the Rangers' 10-4 victory against the Tigers on Thursday night.



http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=330516113

Rangers Rout Verlander, Tigers


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Despicable Me 2


watch the first clip from the sequel


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The First Clip From Despicable Me 2


Universal Pictures has released the first clip from  Despicable Me 2  in which Gru and Agnes show you how to avoid unwanted guests. Hitting theaters on July 3, the sequel is voiced by Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Steve Coogan, Ken Jeong and Benjamin Bratt.


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