AP: New batting helmet required in minors in 2010 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

NEW YORKâ€"Baseball’s top prospects will have even more protection at the plate next season. The Associated Press today said Rawlings and Minor League Baseball are announcing that the St. Louis-based company’s new S100 batting helmet will be required in the minors next season. Six of the sturdy helmets also are being sent to each major league team for its players to try out for the rest of this ...

APNewsBreak: New helmet required in minors in 2010 (Newsday)

NEW YORK (AP) â€" David Wright has been reduced to a spectator since a beanball sent him to the hospital two weeks ago. The New York Mets slugger hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday and isn't taking any chances. He's planning to wear Rawlings' bulky, new S100 batting helmet if it arrives in time for the game at Coors Field. "I imagine they got some pretty smart people that designed them so I'm ...

New helmet required in minors in 2010 (Fox Sports)

David Wright has been reduced to a spectator since a beanball sent him to the hospital two weeks ago. The New York Mets slugger hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday and isn't taking any chances. He's planning to wear Rawlings' bulky, new S100 batting helmet if it arrives in time for the game at Coors Field. "I imagine they got some pretty smart people that designed them so I'm sure it works ...

NYERS MOURN KENNEDY'S DEATH AT ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL (New York Post)

People from New York City and beyond are pausing at St. Patrick's Cathedral to reflect on the life of Sen. Edward Kennedy. Kennedy delivered the eulogy for his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, at the Manhattan cathedral in 1968. Laurie Davis, a...

Octajazzarians Profile: Jon Hendricks (Jazz.com)

For the first time in jazz’s brief century, many leading artists are staying active beyond their eighth decade. OctoJAZZarians is an on-going series celebrating these living legends, pioneers who were first-hand participants in the evolution of America's greatest art form.

Nationâs recycling rate still low (The New Sabah Times)

PUTRAJAYA : Public awareness on recycling in Malaysia is still low compared with other countries. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said neighbouring Singapore is ahead in recycling at 40 per cent, compared with Malaysia which is aiming for a 22 per cent rate by 2020.

Station Fire Update, 12:45 a.m.: Waiting for Flames to Hit Mt. Wilson, Acton Saved for Now (LAist)

              The photos above by Tom Andrews were taken in Acton, Sunday afternoon, as the fire approached. These numbers are expected to change significantly by morning, but the Station Fire stands at 42,500 acres with 5 percent containment, according to officials. 2,575 personnel have responded, leaving four injured and two dead . 18 homes have been lost. Flames had still not reached Mount ...