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NEW YORK - Fervently anti-war, Carlos Delgado quietly carried out his personal protest this season, refusing to stand when "God Bless America" was played at ballparks across the majors. Most fans never saw him disappearing up the dugout tunnel or staying on the bench. And even teammates who disagreed with the Toronto slugger's political stance accepted his right to call the United States' invasion of Iraq (news - web sites) "the stupidest war ever." This week, though, a lot more people noticed. The Blue Jays played at Yankee Stadium for the first time this year on Wednesday night. It's the...

FINDLAY(Ohio) -- A former pastor convicted of breaking into the homes of church members asked God and a judge for forgiveness at his sentencing. Thomas Willow, former pastor of Grace Bible Church of Arlington, received a suspended 16-month prison term in Hancock County Common Pleas Court Wednesday. "I deeply regret what happened and I wish there was something I could do to make it right," Willow said. "I'm asking for your mercy." Judge Reg Routson ordered Willow to undergo counseling and serve 90 days in the county jail or at a rehabilitation center. Sheriff's reports said Willow, 34, broke into...