Trimaran in trials here quite
a sight to behold

Oct. 13 (UNION-TRIBUNE)

There is definitely a “wow” factor to the giant trimaran BMW Oracle, which began sailing off San Diego this past week in anticipation of a possible court-ordered one-on-one America's Cup match with Alinghi.

In fact, after viewing the boat and talking to helmsman James Spithill, it would be sad if the trimaran – which is 90 feet on the waterline with a 90-foot beam – never saw action in a race.

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Miramar gun range closed indefinitely: A shooting range that has offered public shotgunners a place to shoot since 1977 and has been a practice range for a couple of Olympic shooters has been ordered to shut down indefinitely because of environmental concerns.

Fitness

Remembering fallen comrades motivates Marine: Marine Corps Maj. Bill Conner did a double-take when he read the e-mail. “Congratulations, you have won a lottery spot for the Ford Ironman World Championship.”

Nick Canepa

SD's no-win situation: Sez Me . . . Welcome, visitors, to America's Most Disappointing Sports City. If your allegiance is with teams outside this area, you have nothing to worry about in terms of a threat to your favorites. We're neutral in San Diego. We accommodate. Make yourself comfortable. Have a fish taco. Just don't drink on the beach.

Tim Sullivan

Stairs feels right at home swinging for the fences: LOS ANGELES – Matt Stairs may lead the major leagues in mileage. His single entry in the Baseball Encyclopedia speaks several volumes: 11 big league ballclubs, 11 minor league stops, plus a cup of sake with Japan's Chunichi Dragons.

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Phillies put Dodgers on brink

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Tampa Bay does Monster mash to take series lead

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