Tigers or White Sox--Who's got the edge?

By Jackson Govatos, Section MLB
Posted on Mon Jul 17 2006 at 4:11 PM EST
More on: Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, MLB (all tags)

In past years, the AL East owned the most interesting divisional race in baseball. And while the Yankees and Red Sox are at it again this year, they won't be the race to watch. The AL Central race is simply fascinating, as the Tigers and the White Sox have the top two records in the majors and will battle until the end. But which team will emerge as the divisional champions? And which has the better shot at walking away with the title? Both are excellent, but one team has the edge.

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World Cup Fan of the Week

By Newbear, Section Other Sports
Posted on Thu Jul 06 2006 at 1:04 AM EST
More on: MLB, All-Star Game, Chicago White Sox, World Cup, Soccer, Zinidine Zidane (all tags)

It's summertime.  I'm American.  Baseball is my nation's pastime, gearing up for the 77th installment of its midsummer classic and my hometown heroes, the Chicago White Sox, appear fit to defend their title.

But soccer is the world's game.  And I'm finally beginning to understand why.

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