Bench a 'unique way' to remember artist (phillyburbs.com)

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:43:51 GMT

A memorial bench at Washington Crossing Park honors Bucks County artist Willi Schiener.

Argentine coach paying fines to smoke on bench (Sports Illustrated)

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:11:57 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Argentine football officials are smoking out a top coach who has paid hundreds of dollars in fines for lighting up on the bench during games.

Bench losses (Miami Herald)

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:51:07 GMT

In the recent past, an incumbent judge in Broward County whose term expired seldom drew opposition. That may be changing, but not in a good way. The three incumbent Hispanic judges on last week's ballot not only drew opposition, but all three were defeated. That's too bad -- and it is a loss for the Broward bench, which now counts only seven Hispanics among 88 full-time judges.

Brewers hope Lamb can strengthen bench (The Capital Times)

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:42:15 GMT

MILWAUKEE -- In a move to bolster their bench for the stretch run, the Milwaukee Brewers Friday signed veteran third baseman Mike Lamb as a free agent. Lamb, 33, was released earlier this week by the Minnesota Twins. He hit .233 with one home run and 32 runs batted in while playing in 81 games for Minnesota. "We'll get him some at-bats, but ...

Teenage striker Vokes rescues Wales (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:47:26 GMT

Teenage striker Samuel Vokes came off the bench to score a late winner as Wales beat Azerbaijan 1-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier at the Millennium Stadium here on Saturday.