What Happened on May 31

Minnesota Twins defeat Tampa Bay Rays, 3-2

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Joe Mauer's first swing of the season sent a ball flying over the left-field wall for a homer on May 1, which stunned Twins... Read more

On Tour With Taylor Swift Airs On NBC

The television show Dateline NBC showcased an hour to Swift on May 31, 2009. The episode titled Dateline NBC: On Tour With Taylor Swift included... Read more

Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 8 - 2

As much as the Red Sox enjoyed the revival of their recently stagnant offense, a more important story developed throughout their 8-2 victory over... Read more

Adidas Responds to Mounting Criticism of 'Jabulani' Official 2010 World Cup Ball

We started using it in December in a wide variety of leagues. All the response we have had has been positive. Read more

Florida Marlins defeat Milwaukee Brewers, 13-5

Miami - Zach Braddock doesn't know for sure if he is related to "Cinderella Man," James J. Braddock, one of the most unlikely champions in the... Read more

Israeli Commandos Board Gaza-Bound Flotilla, Killing at Least 10

More than 10 people have been killed after Israeli naval commandos boarded six aid ships in a convoy heading towards the Gaza Strip. The fleet... Read more

Rod Blagojevich launches @GovernorRod Twitter Account, to Tweet about Upcoming Corruption Trial

Please follow on Twitter for the latest updates. I am innocent and look forward to clearing my name. Read more

St. Louis Cardinals defeat Cincinnati Reds, 12-4

Because the Cardinals have pretty much owned the NL Central for more than a decade, only occasionally offering up first place like a short-term... Read more

French Gendarmerie Reports More Than 75 Bodies Recoverd from Air France Flight 447 Wreckage

The French gendarmerie says that 75 more bodies have been pulled from the Atlantic Ocean in the past week, nearly two years after the crash of an... Read more