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Hall of Fame Umpire, Doug Harvey, Honored in Visalia

Recent baseball Hall of Fame inductee Doug Harvey will be honored at Recreation Ballpark. More>>

BYU To Leave Mountain West Conference

When Fresno State becomes and official member of the Mountain West Conference next summer, or in 2012, Brigham Young will not be there.

BYU announced this afternoon it is going to play football as an independent and will become a member of the West Coast Conference in most other sports, beginning with the 2011 school year. More>>

Bulldogs Face The Unknown Against Cincinnati

The Fresno State football team is in an unusual situation this week.  The Bulldogs open the season against Cincinnati, a team they played a year ago.

But the Bearcats have a new head coach this year, and have not yet played a game under his system. More>>

Griz Fall Out of 1st Place, Losing in Sac. 2-1 Video included

Single-A call-up Jermaine Mitchell hit the go-ahead single in the eighth inning as Sacramento defeated Fresno 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Raley More>>

'Dogs Prepare For Cincy with Mock Game; Wants Out of WAC For 2011 Video included

One week from now we'll know if the Fresno State football team starts (1–0) or (0–1) in 2010. Sunday, they continued preparation with their mock game. More>>

Former Dogs Shine in NFL Preseason Video included

Former Fresno State stars putting a charge into San Diego. First round pick, Ryan Mathews, leads the team in preseason rushing. Carrying 21 times for 103 yards in two games. More>>

Will BYU Save Fresno St. $5 Million? Video included

Questions still surround Brigham Young University. Will they remain in the Mountain West Conference and renew their rivalry with Fresno State, or will they go independent in football, joining the WAC in all other sports? More>>

Odyssey's Flores Joins U-17 Nat'l Program Video included

The California Odyssey Soccer Club was informed that Daniel Flores a member of their National Development Academy team has been selected to the US Soccer Federations Under-17 National Team. More>>

'Dogs Are Prepared For High Heat

The Fresno State football team has returned to a regular practice schedule, now that school has returned to session.

The Bulldogs also have to take precautions when practicing in the heat, with temperatures expected to rise to nearly 110 degrees Wednesday. More>>

Meet Fresno State's Pac-10 RB Transfers Video included

Clovis east grad and Cal transfer, Tracy Slocum, Missed the last week or so with turf toe, but he is expected back as early as Tuesday. And will have a role in this year's backfield. More>>

Piniella Retires, Scully To Return Video included

Lou Piniella retired as manager of the Chicago Cubs after Sunday's loss to Atlanta.  He had planned to finish the season, but decided to step down now to take care of his ailing 90-year old mother.

Meanwhile, 82-year old Dodgers' broadcaster Vin Scully will return to the microphone next season.  It will be the Hall-Of-Famer's 62nd year with the franchise.  Scully began broadcasting Dodger games in 1950, when the team was in Brooklyn. More>>

Former 'Dogs Excel In Chargers' Loss

Running back Ryan Mathews, receiver Seyi Ajirotutu, and quarterback Billy Volek all had productive nights for the Chargers in their NFL exhibition game against the Cowboys.

Mathews rushed for 53 yards on a dozen carries.  Ajirotutu had three receptions for 71 yards, including a 56-yarder to set up a touchdown.  Volek completed 5 of 12 passes for 94 yards.

Dallas rallied late to beat San Diego, 16-14. More>>

Mountain West And Conference USA Talk Strategy

Two days after the stunning announcement that Fresno State and Nevada are leaving the Western Athletic Conference to join the Mountain West, we have this.

The Commissioners of Conference USA and the Mountain West have revealed they met last night in Colorado Springs to discuss strategy, aimed at strengthening their position to earn an automatic berth in a Bowl Championship Series game. More>>

WAC Commissioner Criticizes Fresno State Move To MWC

One day after Fresno State and Nevada announced they will leave the Western Athletic Conference to join the Mountain West, there has been an angry response from the WAC Commissioner.

Karl Benson woke up yesterday morning believing his conference was solid, and about to add Brigham Young in all sports except football.

Then, everything changed. More>>

Fresno State Leaving WAC To Join Mountain West Video included

It is something Fresno State has been seeking for years, and now it is finally official.

The school is leaving the Western Athletic Conference to join the Mountain West, effective as soon as 2011.

Excluded when eight teams left the WAC to secretly join the Mountain West in 1998, then seemingly left behind when WAC power Boise State was invited two months ago, Fresno State will not be on the move, accepting the invitation along with Nevada. More>>

Handling The Heat At Bulldog Camp Video included

The Fresno State football team got what is expected when it comes to a hot August afternoon practice.

Jessob Reisbeck braved the heat and joins us with more on the 'Dog day of summer. More>>

Sandberg A Success In First Season As Triple-A Manager

Ryne Sandberg, in town with his Iowa Cubs to take on the Grizzlies, appears to be on the managerial fast track.

In just his first season as a Triple-A skipper, Sandberg's I-Cubs have the best record in the Pacific Coast League.

Nicknamed "Ryno" during his Hall Of Fame playing career, Sandberg is doing all he can to help his young players fulfill their big league dreams. More>>

Hacker Sets Records in Griz Win Video included

Eric Hacker turned in a masterful performance, setting a pair of franchise records, and the offense backed him up as Fresno beat Iowa, 8-5 at Chukchansi Park.

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