Entries by Brandon Wade (270)

Monday
Jul262010

Los Angeles Angels v Texas Rangers, Rangers lose 6-2 Saturday night.

Covered the worst baseball game in awhile Saturday night. The Rangers lost to the Los Angeles Angels 6-2. However, former Ranger player and current broadcaster, Tom Grieve, was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony.

Texas Rangers President Nolan Ryan presents former Texas Rangers player and current broadcaster Tom Grieve a letter from President George W. Bush congratulating his induction into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame during pre-game ceremonies at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ervin Santana (54) throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game agains the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeThe Texas Rangers bullpen watches as Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz (17) bobbles the ball in the fourth inning in during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. The Rangers lost 6-2. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (55) hits a pop fly to third base in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. The Rangers lost 6-2. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeLos Angeles Angels Torii Hunter (48) is congratulated by teammate Mike Napoli (44) after scoring a run in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. The Rangers lost 6-2. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon WadeTexas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler (5) errors on a ground ball to second as Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) looks on in a baseball game agains the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tx., Saturday, July 24, 2010. The Rangers lost 6-2. Special to the Star-Telegram / Brandon Wade

Saturday
Jul242010

International Volleyball Tournament w/ Video

Club volleyball teams traveled from Germany and Italy to live with and play against local Plano club teams. The tournament capped a weeklong trip to the United States for the German and Italian clubs, which stayed with families of Excel players.

Blau-Weiss' (Germany) Rebecca Buers (2) sets the ball for teammate Lisa Schmitz (8) as Excel 15 National International's (USA) Ellen Frawley (5) attempts to block the ball during the International Volleyball Competition 2010 at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church in Allen, Tx., Friday, July 23, 2010. Italian, German and local teams competed in the tournament. Excel Challenge 2010 is a project that aims to help girls from each country learn about each others culture. BRANDON WADE / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News

Blau-Weiss' (Germany) Vera Koopmann (9) serves the ball during the International Volleyball Competition 2010 at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church in Allen, Tx., Friday, July 23, 2010. Italian, German and local teams competed in the tournament. Excel Challenge 2010 is a project that aims to help girls from each country learn about each others culture. BRANDON WADE / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning NewsSpes Volley's (Italy) Alessia Carli (18) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a point during the International Volleyball Competition 2010 at Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church in Allen, Tx., Friday, July 23, 2010. Italian, German and local teams competed in the tournament. Excel Challenge 2010 is a project that aims to help girls from each country learn about each others culture. BRANDON WADE / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News