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Thursday, December 31, 2009

UT prepares for tricky Virginia Tech defense - Nashville Tennessean

UT prepares for tricky Virginia Tech defense - Nashville Tennessean
But as UT prepares for New Year’s Eve and a Chick-fil-A Bowl date with Virginia Tech (TV: ESPN, 6:30 p.m.), it might take a combination of everything its faced this year to deal with coordinator Bud Foster and his Hokies defense.

Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer stayed quiet about 911 call for - St. Petersburg Times
NEW ORLEANS — One day after the release of a 911 call from his home in December, Florida coach Urban Meyer said at Thursday's Sugar Bowl news conference he did not disclose the fact that he was rushed to the hospital with chest pains by ambulance

911 call: Meyer fell to floor after chest pains - YAHOO!
Meyer's wife told an Alachua County dispatcher that her 45-year-old husband had a pulse but wasn't talking when she contacted emergency officials at 4:27 a.m. on Dec. 6, hours after the Gators returned home from their 32-13 loss to Alabama. "My

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Darko: The NBA Is Full Of Liars - RealGM

Darko: The NBA Is Full Of Liars - RealGM
Darko Milicic insists that the Pistons lied to him after taking him with the second pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. "Yes, they did," Milicic said. "They lie to everybody. It's the NBA. The NBA, all around the league, same (garbage). 'Your chance is going

NBA Capsules: Jefferson leads Spurs over T-Wolves 117-99 - Brownsville Herald
SAN ANTONIO — Richard Jefferson scored 24 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Jefferson delivered monster dunks, made reverse layups and sank four 3-pointers as the Spurs (18

Celtics hope to snap funk at Phoenix NBA - KSTP
The Suns are coming off a very important win over their Pacific Division rivals, the reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, on Monday. Amare Stoudemire was 11-of-17 from the floor for 26 points in that one to lead Phoenix to a sound 118-103

'Monday Night Football' a winner for ESPN - Los Angeles Times

'Monday Night Football' a winner for ESPN - Los Angeles Times
Thanks to a couple of really big games from ageless quarterback Brett Favre, Walt Disney Co.'s sports cable channel ESPN had its best season ever carrying the NFL's "Monday Night Football" franchise. ESPN, which shells out about $1.1 billion a year

Mike Leach To Court: ESPN's Craig James Unhappy With Son's Playing - Bleacherreport.com
Suspended Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach filed a request for a temporary injunction today in the 99th District Court of Lubbock County stating, in part, that he had not been afforded any process whatsoever to answer alleged charges. Moreover

List of top 15 cable programs for Dec. 21-27 - San Francisco Chronicle
1. NFL Football: N.Y. Giants vs. Washington (Monday, 8:29 p.m.), ESPN, 8.36 million homes, 11.34 million viewers. 2. College Football: Boston College vs. USC (Saturday, 8 p.m.), ESPN, 5.28 million homes, 7.56 million viewers. 3. "College Football

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

ESPN creates local web sites - Bristol Press

ESPN creates local web sites - Bristol Press
BRISTOL — An ESPN experiment that started last April in Chicago — offering a city-specific web site for local sports fans —- was such a success that the company added three more in other cities and has plans for another in the spring. The web

Monday, December 28, 2009

Former KZIA President Dies of Lou Gehrig’s Disease Complications - KCRG.com

Former KZIA President Dies of Lou Gehrig’s Disease Complications - KCRG.com
radio career included cofounding KRNA in Iowa City, and work in news departments at WOC AM-TV (now KWQC-TV) in Davenport, and at WHBF AM-FM-TV (now WKBF-TV) in Rock Island. He worked at WSUI in Iowa City and at the Daily Iowan while at the

Bears Fans Plan Protest for MNF - NBC Chicago
That way, when ESPN’s cameras pan across the stadium, it’ll look like no one is there,” said Andrew Gasser, the man behind BearFansUnited. “It’s not fair to ask ticket holders to ditch their game because the team is so bad. A statement

Reports: Del Negro Departing; Bulls To Fire Coach - Gant Daily
Chicago, IL, United States (AHN) - The Chicago Bulls are close to firing head coach Vinny Del Negro. According to ESPN's Chris Broussard, the Bulls haven't already fired Del Negro because they can't decide on a replacement. The team reportedly

UNITED HIRE ONALFO AS COACH TO REPLACE SOEHN - ESPN.com
WASHINGTON -- Curt Onalfo will be the new coach of D.C. United. The club said Monday it hired Onalfo as the replacement for Tom Soehn (SOHN), whose contract expires this week. Onalfo is a former U.S. national team player. He also played two seasons

Dallas shuts out Washington, is going to playoffs - Daily Oklahoman
12/28/2009 Tonight’s game →When: 7:30 p.m. →TV: ESPN (Cox 29) →The line: Vikings by 7. →Story line: Minnesota is trying to regain momentum Tony Romo threw for 286 yards, Jason Witten had a career-long 69-yard reception to set up a score

Saturday, December 26, 2009

NBA S-S-S-SATURDAY - Covers.com

NBA S-S-S-SATURDAY - Covers.com
i think id go after mem atl and LAL. i mean, LAKERS! yeah, they're my team but they lost to the CAVS. lakers just had a bad night. they kept on complaining with the refs. and they werent playing defense. they're up against SAC tomo with the line of 6

NBA: Bah, Humbug - Reporter
LOS ANGELES — After the Cleveland Cavaliers made the defending NBA champions look ordinary, the Los Angeles Lakers' fans threw up their foam hands in frustration. Mo Williams scored 28 points, LeBron James added 26 and the Cavaliers beat Los

NBA: Boston 86, Orlando 77 - OfficialWire
Ray Allen had 18 points and six rebounds Friday, leading the Boston Celtics to their third straight victory, an 86-77 win over Orlando. With both teams shooting poorly and the Magic being held to a season-low eight points in the second quarter

NBA Calendar - ESPN.com
Jan. 5 -- 10-day contracts may be signed. Jan. 10 -- Contracts guaranteed for remainder of season. Feb. 12-15 -- All-Star weekend, Dallas. Feb. 18 -- Trade deadline, 3 p.m. EST. April 14 -- Regular season ends. April 17 -- Playoffs begin. April 25

Commentary: NBA conspiracy? Pshaw - Lansing State Journal
The NBA isn't fixed. Anyone who believes to the contrary must then assume the natural next step of believing in the existence of a multi-layered fraud meant to deliberately deceive the general public. If you're certain that the NBA is nothing more

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Recession had America tuning in not heading out - Wyoming Tribune-Eagle

Recession had America tuning in not heading out - Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
Buoyed by the Yankees in the World Series, baseball's TV ratings were up. The NFL is still the NFL _ no slowing down America's favorite televised sport. College football ratings increased over 2008 and the NBA enjoyed its best viewership since the

Steroids story tops on AP's list - Times Union
Five years after Major League Baseball added punishments to its testing program, questions about performance-enhancing drugs still swirl around America's favorite pastime. The sport's ongoing drug problem was chosen as the 2009 Story of the Year by

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

GOP rivals in Lucas County take dispute to state chief - Toledo Blade

GOP rivals in Lucas County take dispute to state chief - Toledo Blade
The chairmanship of the Lucas County Republican Party remained up in the air yesterday with expectations that state Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine would eventually settle the question of who is in charge. A raucous party meeting on Monday

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Two Venues. Three Games. Twenty Three Inches of Snow. Twenty Four - Bleacherreport.com

Two Venues. Three Games. Twenty Three Inches of Snow. Twenty Four - Bleacherreport.com
As a correspondent for Stadium Journey , a website dedicated to being the premier sports venue review spot in the United States, I get to do a lot of fun things. I get to go to sporting events, which I love. I get to write, which I love. But this

Obama getting 'sports stuff' for Christmas - USA Today
first joked that she couldn't talk him sports stuff." Sasha started to say what she and her sister got him, but the first lady interrupted. "It's something he likes," Sasha said. Earlier Tuesday, however, the president said in a radio

But who will make final evaluation of whether Chicago Bears GM stays? - Chicago Tribune
A funny thing happened to Jerry Angelo on the way to explaining why money is no object when deciding Lovie Smith 's future. Angelo introduced logic that potentially opened the door to his exit too. If Angelo can disregard the $11 million and two

The Climate Pool - Associated Press
first joked that she couldn't talk him sports stuff." Sasha started to say what she and her sister got him, but the first lady interrupted. "It's something he likes," Sasha said. Earlier Tuesday, however, the president said in a radio

Stoke City: Win tickets to see Potters in FA Cup action - This is Sentinel

Stoke City: Win tickets to see Potters in FA Cup action - This is Sentinel
To have a chance of winning a pair of tickets for the Stoke versus York clash, just answer the following question and then send your answer to sports.editor@thesentinel provide prizes as specified All inquiries in reference to such prizes will be

Prospects in awe - Winnipeg Sun
For reference purposes, it should be noted that all 16 Canadian Hockey League players chosen in the first round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft took part in the 2009 Top Prospects Game. KINGS ON TOP: The Dauphin Kings, who will host the RBC Royal Bank

Hamptons real estate agent sues Bobby Flay over firing - Newsday
Alexander Peters sold Bobby Flay the Amagansett property where the celebrity chef planned to build his dream house. Flay and his actress wife, Stephanie March, bought the 2.89-acre land in August for $1.485 million. After the closing, Peters informed

Monday, December 21, 2009

AJWright's "Gift of Happy" Transforms Children's Lives This Holiday - PR Inside

AJWright's "Gift of Happy" Transforms Children's Lives This Holiday - PR Inside
puppet workshops was truly magical," said Rebecca Asmo, Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus director of development. "This project has provided the children from our club literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Brick National Baseball defunct - Asbury Park Press

Brick National Baseball defunct - Asbury Park Press
BRICK — Brick National Baseball League, one of three township boys baseball leagues, will be merged into the Brick Little League, according to an e-mail sent out by Brick National on Thursday night. "It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you

Firestone hitting home run with Major League Baseball - Akron Beacon Journal
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations on Friday announced that its Firestone brand is the first ''Official Tire of Major League Baseball.'' Nashville-based Bridgestone Americas and Major League Baseball Properties announced a multiyear agreement that

Major league team could be in Tulsa's future - Tulsa World
and Canada to see which were best suited to host teams from the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and Major League Soccer. Tulsa, according to the article, proved to be a good

Major League Baseball blockbuster trade complete - WRDW-TV
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Philadelphia Phillies now have Roy Halladay and the Seattle Mariners have Cliff Lee. The Cy Young winners switched teams Wednesday when a complicated, four-team trade was completed. As part of the deal, Halladay agreed to a $60

Saturday, December 19, 2009

ESPN writer: Bigger isn't better for Big Ten - Detroit Free Press

ESPN writer: Bigger isn't better for Big Ten - Detroit Free Press
So we're in the midst of another period of speculation and hypotheticals as the Big Ten announced earlier this week they'll take at least a year to look into adding another team to the conference. Most people seem all for this idea. Most. ESPN writer

Scarlet Knights Game Preview - St. Petersburg Bowl - R Scarlet Knights
Television: ESPN Mark Jones- Play-by-Play, Bob Davie- Color Analyst, Rob Stone - Sideline Reporter Internet: ESPN360.com Radio: Rutgers Football Radio Network Affiliates: WOR 710-AM (New York City); WCTC 1450-AM (Central Jersey); 97.5 FM "The Fanatic

college football bowl capsules - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
ST. PETERSBURG BOWL Central Florida (8-4) vs. Rutgers (8-4) Kickoff-- 7 p.m. TV -- ESPN. Line -- Rutgers by 1. What's At Stake-- Central Florida is in a bowl game for the third time, with all the appearances coming in the past five seasons under

ESPN - ESPN.com
Texas kick returner D. J. Monroe can rejoin the team before the BCS title game against Alabama after charges for driving while intoxicated were dropped in exchange for a plea agreement, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Monroe pleaded guilty to

TV SportsWatch - Baxter Bulletin
ESPN2 — NCAA Division III Championship, championship game, Mount Union vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater, at Salem, Va. 3:30 p.m. ESPN — New Mexico Bowl, Fresno St. vs. Wyoming, at Albuquerque, N.M. 7 p.m. ESPN — St. Petersburg Bowl, UCF vs. Rutgers, at

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Joe Thornton scores twice in Sharks' 4-1 victory over Ducks - FOX2now.com

Joe Thornton scores twice in Sharks' 4-1 victory over Ducks - FOX2now.com
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Thornton scored twice in the second period to help the San Jose Sharks snap a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Evgeni Nabokov stopped 20 shots, and Patrick Marleau and

Bowled over by bowl games - San Francisco Chronicle
Your list of things to do grows to ridiculous proportions, including watering a tree that now stands in the middle of your living room. Why is it there? Just because. Relatives come over to talk and hang out, and that's fine but unfortunately

On the Steelers: 'I'm sick of losing' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward: "I'm sick of losing. Losing's not fun. My day does not go right when we don't win. It's hard to wake up and do anything." The Steelers held their annual Christmas party last night, and they still did not receive the

Bucs heading to Seattle early - News-Press
Former Tampa Bay safety John Lynch will work Sunday’s Bucs-Seahawks game as a Fox analyst. … Seattle interim GM Ruston Webster spent 19 seasons in the personnel department of the Bucs.

William J. Ryan, Jr. , Chairman - NBA

William J. Ryan, Jr. , Chairman - NBA
He has owned and operated Oxford Plains Speedway since 1998. He is recognized as a leader in the racing industry and was named as one of eight finalists for the 2008 33rd annual Auto Racing Promoter of the Year Award. Prior to owning the Speedway

What Vevo Gets Right—And What It Gets Wrong - MocoNews.net
Ty Ahmad-Taylor is the founder and CEO of FanFeedr , a real-time personalized sports feed. Previously he was SVP of Strategy and Product Development at Viacom ( NYSE: VIA ) and, before that, Comcast. Vevo, the music video website backed by Universal

Phil Andrews - Bleacherreport.com
I would like to think my Bio is ever evolving, which is a good thing right? So, until I find a reason for it to evolve even more, here is what you need to know about me. I was born on the island of Cyprus off the coast of Greece to an Officer and

HALLADAY PARTY - Courier-Post
PHILADELPHIA — They stood side-by-side, each holding by his fingertips a corner of a neatly pressed pinstriped jersey, both smiling for the cameras, and it was impossible to tell who was happier. Ruben Amaro Jr. finally had gotten his man. And Roy

Sad demise - Spectrum
To be fair, the Roadrunners - or any other team for that matter - can't serve beer at Hurst Field because Utah's public college campuses are dry by law. So if a minor league team One step further: I took my family to the San Diego State-UNLV

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Martin breezes on in Manhattan, even without the Beas - CBS Sports

Martin breezes on in Manhattan, even without the Beas - CBS Sports
He accepted the offer. He was excited. With assistant Dalonte Hill at his back, Frank Martin is building a solid program at Kansas State. (Getty Images) But then the columnists starting writing columns, and the radio hosts started hosting radio shows

The Raiders have landed - Dayton Daily News
Home > Blogs > Wright State University sports > Archives > 2009 > December > 15 > Entry The Raiders have landed By Marc Katz | Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 05:09 PM STARKVILLE — Hopped a ride with the Raiders, who will play Mississippi State here

WSU Basketball | Cougar basketball double-header will be televised - Examiner
Pullman, WA - Good news for Washington State Cougar basketball fans. Monday afternoon WSU Athletics announced the two hoops games slated for the Tri-Cities area this coming Saturday will be televised. The Washington State University basketball teams

Sunday, December 13, 2009

NFL Today - San Francisco Chronicle

NFL Today - San Francisco Chronicle
Arizona at San Francisco (8:30 p.m. EST). Kurt Warner and the defending NFC champion Cardinals (8-4) can clinch their second straight NFC West title with a victory. _Drew Brees, Saints, threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns as New Orleans remained

NFL reviewing Flozell Adams' personal foul on NY Giants defensive end - Bridgeton News
Cowboys OT Flozell Adams is restrained by offense came at the end of the first half of the Giants' 31-24 win over Dallas. After Dallas missed a field goal as the half expired, Adams shoved defensive end Justin Tuck in the back and was flagged for

Denver WR Marshall sets NFL record with 21 catches in loss to Colts - Tribune-Star
INDIANAPOLIS — Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall broke Terrell Owens’ NFL record for receptions in a game with 21. Marshall set the record Sunday on Denver’s final offensive play of a 28-16 loss to Indianapolis. He gained 7 yards on a

Former NFL commish Tagliabue’s next task: How do you solve a problem - The Gaea Times
Ex-NFL commish looks for solutions at USOC He once oversaw one of America’s most successful sports operations. Now, he’s trying to find solutions for one of its most dysfunctional. Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue is leading a panel that

Cool crappie - Tulsa World

Cool crappie - Tulsa World
THE SOUNDS of wind-driven rain slapping my bedroom window were not welcome Tuesday morning — not on a day we were supposed to go fishing. The weatherman on the radio spoke of the possibility of snow or freezing rain and warned Tulsa drivers to be

'Faculty Team Wins Rout of Irish Seniors' - Marion Star
Today our sentimental journey is going to March, 1962, a time when I was in the 3rd Infantry Regiment at Fort Myer, Va., and not in Marion, so this news is news to me. I hope you enjoy it. The story comes from the sports page dated Thursday, March 15

Will he run? Roy isn't saying yet, but others are mulling bid for - Alexandria Daily Town Talk
Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy addressed a number of issues during his "State of the City" speech earlier this week, but something he didn't talk about was his potential re-election campaign. Roy, who recently entered the fourth and final year of his

Saturday, December 12, 2009

New products: Adidas gears up for NBA 2010 - Philippine Star Online

New products: Adidas gears up for NBA 2010 - Philippine Star Online
Sportswear giant adidas employs state-of-the-art technologies in the new TECHFIT line being endorsed by NBA stars Dwight Howard, left, of the Orlando Magic and Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls. MANILA, Philippines - World’s leading sports apparel

Zoot Accepting 2010 Ultra Team Applications - Xtri.com
December 9, 2010 -- Zoot Sports is currently accepting applications from U.S. based athletes who would like to be considered for the 2010 Zoot Sports Elite Triathlon Team. Launched in 2006, the Zoot Team is comprised of 20-25 pro and amateur elite

'The 12 tweets of Christmas' - when holiday marketing goes viral - Regina Leader-Post
It's the age of online marketing, and now the 12 tweets of Christmas are upon us. Thrifty consumers trying to do their holiday shopping on a budget are being targeted this year, more than ever before, by viral marketing through social-media websites

Victoria still wants Woods - Age
AUSTRALIAN officials are hoping to tempt Tiger Woods to return to Melbourne next year, despite his announcement of an indefinite retirement from professional golf. Woods' decision to break from the game which has made him the world's biggest sports

Critics swoosh down on UW Provost Phyllis Wise over Nike role - Seattle Times
The UW athletic department's 10-year contract makes Nike the school's exclusive provider of footwear, apparel and certain sports equipment. James Gregory, a UW history He said Wise, who is a medical-school faculty member as well as provost, broke

Friday, December 11, 2009

UPDATE: Tiger Woods to Take 'Indefinite' Leave from Golf - nbc15.com

UPDATE: Tiger Woods to Take 'Indefinite' Leave from Golf - nbc15.com
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) — Tiger Woods is taking an indefinite leave from professional golf to work on saving his family, using the word "infidelity" for the first time in a statement posted on his Web site. Woods says he is aware of the

Hero Pilot 'Sully' Sullenberger Tries To Stay Grounded - NPR News
Pilot Chesley Sullenberger's wild ride started when he landed a US Airways jet plop-solid perfect onto the icy surface of the Hudson River on Jan. 15, saving all 155 passengers on board. Fame has followed ever since, and Sullenberger's nickname

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Around the A'sosphere - San Francisco Chronicle

Around the A'sosphere - San Francisco Chronicle
ESPN's Jerry Crasnick has details on Justin Duchscherer's bout with depression . He was miserable after his 2008 near no-hitter because he allowed a hit to David Ortiz. Last July, he was in Phoenix airport about to resume pitching in Sacramento when

Saturday, December 5, 2009

NBA Game Summary - Atlanta At Dallas - WSB-TV Atlanta

NBA Game Summary - Atlanta At Dallas - WSB-TV Atlanta
Dallas, TX -- (Sports Network) - Joe Johnson poured in 31 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a poor shooting night to beat Dallas, 80-75, snapping a five- game road skid against the Mavericks. Marvin Williams had a career-high 15 rebounds for the

Cooper Classic honors NBA trailblazer - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Palumbo Center was the setting Saturday for the inaugural Chuck Cooper Classic to honor the late former Duquesne star, who was the first black player drafted by an NBA team. Cooper, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Westinghouse High School, began

NBA roundup - Austin American-Statesman
SAN ANTONIO — Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points and the Denver Nuggets ran away from the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter in a 106-99 victory Saturday night. Chauncey Billups added 18 points as Denver took the lead to start the fourth after

Ken Cunningham back on Adelaide radio - Adelaide Now

Ken Cunningham back on Adelaide radio - Adelaide Now
STRIKE me pink! Just when you thought you'd never hear that saying on radio again, Ken Cunningham is back. And Adelaide sports fans will have to tune in to a different radio frequency to listen to the man affectionately known as "KG". Cunningham will

Friday, December 4, 2009

ESPN - ESPN.com

ESPN - ESPN.com
Jamie Squire/Getty Images Mack Brown has guided the Horns to a 12-0 start. As if anyone in Texas needed to be reminded about how far the Longhorns finished behind rival Oklahoma in the BCS standings the week before last season's Big 12 championship

Thursday, December 3, 2009

NFL Notebook: Roethlisberger expected to play against Raiders - Tulsa World

NFL Notebook: Roethlisberger expected to play against Raiders - Tulsa World
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has worked out without problems since missing Sunday night's game in Baltimore with a concussion and is expected to play Sunday against Oakland. Roethlisberger was held out of the 20-17 overtime loss to the

NFL changes return-to-play rules for concussions - San Francisco Chronicle
In the latest step by the league to address a hot-button issue, commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to the 32 clubs Wednesday saying a player who gets a concussion should not return to action on the same day if he shows certain symptoms. Those

NFL Notes: Kurt Warner says he’s making progress in recovery - Richmond Times-Dispatch
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona's Kurt Warner says he had his "best day yet" since sustaining a concussion two games ago. Still, Warner split practice time with backup Matt Leinart yesterday as coach Ken Whisenhunt and his staff took a cautious approach to

Monday, November 30, 2009

Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP - Cumberland Times-News

Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP - Cumberland Times-News
NEW YORK — Albert Pujols’ third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. “I votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He became the first unanimous

National League (Baseball) - New York Daily News
The Mets have a backup option if the Matt Holliday and Jason Bay bidding gets out of hand. The Royals, who are looking to deal outfielder Jose Guillen, identified the Mets as a potential trading partner, although there was no deal considered close

Sunday, November 29, 2009

NY senator pressures NBA on Adidas jersey plan - Beaver County Times

NY senator pressures NBA on Adidas jersey plan - Beaver County Times
A prominent U.S. senator is calling on the NBA leadership to terminate the league's contract with Adidas if the sports apparel maker moves production of players' official uniforms to Asia. New York Sen. Charles Schumer planned to take his message to

Nets fire coach Frank amid winless start - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets fired coach Lawrence Frank on Sunday after losing their first 16 games during one of the worst starts in NBA history. Assistant Tom Barrise coached the team Sunday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers

Abilene Police & Fire Blotter - Abilene Reporter-News
n Theft, 1600 block of Highway 351, Saturday A suspect was caught stealing $70 worth of merchandise from Walmart. n Theft, 5200 block of Meadowick Lane, Saturday Victim reported $125 in items missing from a residence. n Burglary, 1300 block of La

Battling pre-Christmas bulge? Wrap yourself in shapewear - Reuters
CANBERRA (Reuters Life!) - Struggling to hide the love handles or muffin top for that holiday party? Underwear makers are finding the desire for a snap svelte silhouette has created a booming line for women, and now men, in shapewear. Shapewear, or

Boy king's reign at AGO troubles artists - Toronto Star

Boy king's reign at AGO troubles artists - Toronto Star
Ebony-skinned with a canine head, Anubis was the God the Egyptians believed to accompany the dead on their path to the afterlife – a path even the most pious would agree was, at the least, uncertain. That would make Anubis – all 25 feet of him

In Support of Abortion, It’s Personal vs. Political - Dispatch
WASHINGTON — In the early 1950s, a coal miner’s daughter from rural Kentucky named Louise McIntosh encountered the shadowy world of illegal abortion. A friend was pregnant, with no prospects for marriage, and Ms. McIntosh was keeper of a secret

ESPN: Bills Meet with Mike Shanahan - 13 WHAM

ESPN: Bills Meet with Mike Shanahan - 13 WHAM
Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP) - Two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan has met with the Buffalo Bills to discuss their head coaching vacancy, according to a published report. ESPN.com on Wednesday reported that Bills chief operating officer Russ Brandon

Report: 76ers Only 'Thinking' of Signing Allen Iverson - NESN.com
It would be a happy ending to a phenomenal career if Allen Iverson came full circle and returned to the 76ers to finish out his career. But at this point, there's no guarantee that Iverson will end his brief retirement and sign with Philadelphia

Saturday, November 28, 2009

NBA Referees (Video, Photo ) 13 in NBA Betting Scandal - Post Chronicle

NBA Referees (Video, Photo ) 13 in NBA Betting Scandal - Post Chronicle
(Photo, Video) NBA Referees: 13 in Betting Scandal - The NBA referee gambling scandal has been rekindled when a source indicated that 13 NBA officials had contact with a reputed gambler, according to a report by WHDH-TV on Wednesday night. Now you

The dunk heard 'round the NBA - Eagle-Tribune
BOSTON — The 18,624 adoring fans simply fell silent in stunned awe, only to instantly erupt into the loudest cheers heard since the Celtics raised their championship banner. It was a moment that, no doubt, will not only be a fixture on Celtics

NBA Roundup - Salisbury Post
CHARLOTTE — Gerald Wallace had 31 points and 14 rebounds while outplaying LeBron James, and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked disjointed in Shaquille O'Neal's return from injury in a 94-87 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. The surprising

Celtics' Wallace: Flopping is watering down NBA - FOXSports.com
BOSTON (AP) - The way Rasheed Wallace sees it, his latest technical foul call was a flop. The Boston Celtics big man said Friday night that Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu duped the referees into giving Wallace his fifth technical of the season by

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Tom Usher: Parades, football and baseball chatter - LimaOhio.com

Tom Usher: Parades, football and baseball chatter - LimaOhio.com
I was never a parade kind-of-guy. A giant inflated Snoopy or SpongeBob generally doesn’t do a lot for me. But I made sure I watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. It was a family tradition going back as far as I can remember. My dad always

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Marcos Breton: Art Savage's legacy cast in concrete - Sacramento Bee

Marcos Breton: Art Savage's legacy cast in concrete - Sacramento Bee
By any measure, the River Cats are the best minor league baseball franchise in America. Savage didn't get it done by being a pushover. "He was a fearsome negotiator," said Mark Friedman, a developer and friend. Savage could be gruff with those who

NBA Unrivaled - Gaming Age

NBA Unrivaled - Gaming Age
I accept the fact that somehow a dead-obvious cash-in licensed game has shipped well past the darkest days of the 16-bit era. But I think you're crazy to make a game that rips off NBA Jam so deeply and soullessly. You see it as an opportunity to make

Nuggets send Nets to 0-14 record - Coloradoan
DENVER - Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points, Nene added 17 and the Denver Nuggets dealt the New Jersey Nets their 14th consecutive loss to start the season with a 101-87 win Tuesday night. Arron Afflalo had 15 points, helping the Nuggets win their 16th

Winless Nets Resume Rough Trip At Portland - WSOC-TV
LaMarcus Aldridge and Greg Oden combined for 48 points and 25 rebounds in that one for Portland. Aldridge had 24 points and 13 boards I thought he was great," Blazers coach Nate McMillan said of Oden. "I thought he was really patient in the post

Schumer Criticizes Outsourcing of NBA Uniforms to Thailand - US News and World Report
Adidas recently announced it is moving its NBA uniform factory from upstate New York to Thailand. The sportswear company has an exclusive contract with the NBA to make its uniforms. But now, noted Adidas executive Chuck Schumer reversed the company's

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Michael Barrett Pleads Not Guilty in ESPN's Erin Andrews Videos Case - MyFox Atlanta

Michael Barrett Pleads Not Guilty in ESPN's Erin Andrews Videos Case - MyFox Atlanta
LOS ANGELES - An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews has pleaded not guilty to interstate stalking. Michael Barrett entered the plea Monday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The 48

Men's Basketball Roundup - Nov. 24 - Big East
The BIG EAST added four more wins Monday to its impressive haul, with all four teams in action emerging victorious in their in-season tournament games. Cincinnati got things started with a solid 67-58 win against No. 24 Vanderbilt in the Bearcats

ESPN - ESPN.com
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Team owner Rick Hendrick said on Tuesday that Chad Knaus would like to stay in the role of crew chief for Jimmie Johnson for at least five more years. Hendrick said he is working on a deal to keep Knaus at Hendrick Motorsports for

Man suspected of trying to sell nude videos of ESPN reporter pleads - Los Angeles Times Blogs
The man accused of trying to sell nude videos of ESPN sideline reporter Erin Andrews pleaded not guilty today in federal court in Los Angeles to a charge of interstate stalking.Michael David Barrett, 48, is accused of shooting videos of Andrews

Sports today - Salt Lake Tribune
Men's college basketball » Maui Invitational, consolation round, teams TBA, 11:30 a.m., ESPN2 » Maui Invitational, semifinal, teams TBA, 5 p.m., ESPN » Maui Invitational, semifinal, teams TBA, 7 p.m., ESPN » CBE Classic, championship game, teams

3 hurt in 7-car crash in Waukesha - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

3 hurt in 7-car crash in Waukesha - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The crash was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. near E. Moreland Road at Parkland Drive, Waukesha Police said. A gray Nissan was westbound on Moreland when it drifted south and crossed the median at Parkland. The Nissan was then struck by an

Amodu stays - NEXT
The embattled Super Eagles coach, Shuaibu Amodu, can at last sleep with two eyes closed, as support came yesterday from his employer that his job is safe. Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) president Sani Lulu yesterday said “We appreciate, that as

Royal Palm Beach recreation advisors say youth baseball league should - Palm Beach Interactive

Royal Palm Beach recreation advisors say youth baseball league should - Palm Beach Interactive
ROYAL PALM BEACH — A nonprofit group that rose from the ashes of a financial scandal should get another chance to run youth baseball in the village, an advisory board recommended tonight. The village's recreation advisory board recommended 3-1 that

Mauer rolls to MVP win in American League - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer is only 26 years old, but if he has four or five more seasons resembling his last four, any discussion of who is the all-time greatest catcher in baseball may be a brief one. Mauer, batting .365 this year, captured his

Marlins' Chris Coghlan Wins National League Rookie of the Year Award - Bleacherreport.com
At least I got the team right. According to ESPN.com, Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan has been voted National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Coghlan received 17 first-place votes and 105 points

Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League MVP - KHOU
catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, finishing first in a near-unanimous vote Monday. The Minnesota Twins star received 27 of 28 first-place votes and 387 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers

National League (Baseball) - New York Daily News
The Mets have a backup option if the Matt Holliday and Jason Bay bidding gets out of hand. The Royals, who are looking to deal outfielder Jose Guillen, identified the Mets as a potential trading partner, although there was no deal considered close

Monday, November 23, 2009

Market Mover - American Reporter

Market Mover - American Reporter
PANAMA CITY, Panama -- After hosting my own election night party I awoke with a slight hangover, vaguely recalling this dream that a black guy had been elected President of the United States of America. Then I switched on Voice of America news and

Despite the lack of buzz, Tech-UVa game still important for many - Hokiesports.com

Despite the lack of buzz, Tech-UVa game still important for many - Hokiesports.com
Because if you ask Jim Druckenmiller, he’ll talk about that pass he threw in 1995 as his greatest moment Radio coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. on ISP radio affiliates, Hokies’ All-Access, and XM Satellite Channel 192. The tip-off is set for 7

Fixed Mobile Convergence - TMCnet
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola makes gift giving easy by providing a dependable communication tool for winter getaways and active outdoor adventures. Talkabout® MJ270R two-way radios are a practical gift option or

Railer roundball season hits the hardwood tonight - Lincoln Daily News
Monday, November 23, 2009 Sports News | Mayfield's Mutterings: An Illini basketball primer: Illinois looks to 'rise up' in 2009-2010 Railer roundball season hits the hardwood tonight By Jeff Benjamin Send a link to a friend [November 23

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Marlins' Chris Coghlan Wins National League Rookie of the Year Award - Bleacherreport.com

Marlins' Chris Coghlan Wins National League Rookie of the Year Award - Bleacherreport.com
At least I got the team right. According to ESPN.com, Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan has been voted National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Coghlan received 17 first-place votes and 105 points

National League (Baseball) - New York Daily News
Hey, Rex Ryan - put away that crying towel. After word got out that the Jets' latest loss left their 340-pound coach blubbering, New Yorkers grappled with a nagging question yesterday: Is weeping over a football game acceptable? It's not

The Greatest Cardinal? - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
When the Baseball Writers Association of America announces the winner of its National League Most Valuable Player Award on Tuesday, it is anticipated Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols will get the call. If so, it will be the second consecutive MVP

Baseball Roundup - New York Times
On Saturday, the Mets said more imagery would be added, this time outside the stadium. Citi Field’s three V.I.P. entrances will be named after Hodges, the manager of the 1969 team; Seaver, the Mets’ only Hall of Fame player; and Casey Stengel

National League - Chicago Tribune
There's no doubting the brilliance of Scott Boras. It was on full display at last week's general managers meetings in Chicago, much to the dismay of John Mozeliak and the Cardinals' front office. The best agent in sports did what he always does

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Panthers, Dolphins Seek To Enhance Postseason Prospects - KSAT 12

Panthers, Dolphins Seek To Enhance Postseason Prospects - KSAT 12
(Sports Network) - The Week 11 NFL schedule will kick off with what could effectively be called a playoff elimination game, as the Carolina Panthers welcome the Miami Dolphins to Bank of America Stadium on Thursday night. The Panthers, left for dead

Calendar: Nov. 19-26 - Herald News
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Join Tiverton Four Corners on Saturday (10-5pm) and Sunday (12-5pm), Dec. 5 and 6, for its Holiday Open House where various shops and galleries will host tastings, art openings and children’s activities. During this year’s

Menasha-based Affinity Health System to give Appleton's St. Elizabeth - Post-Crescent
Click here to sign up for news, weather and sports text alerts. Hospital officials are planning a three Andersen said the project represents Affinity's commitment to the Fox Cities. "St. Elizabeth is our flagship hospital," he said. "

see what Todd Harrison has written » - Minyanville
author of the best-selling book, Guy's Guide to the Flipside , and has twice been named British Columbia's best weekly newspaper Bloomberg, Dow Jones, FOX News Channel, CBS Radio, and CNBC. He appears daily on First Business Television, a

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Edsall's task: Preparing UConn for Notre Dame, not 100-plus years of - Connecticut Post

Edsall's task: Preparing UConn for Notre Dame, not 100-plus years of - Connecticut Post
UConn coach Randy Edsall hopes his Huskies can keep their minds focused just on playing Notre Dame instead of the Fighting Irish's storied history. STORRS -- If you see UConn football coach Randy Edsall on the field at Notre Dame Stadium this weekend

Nov. 18 Letters to the Editor - Bangor Daily News
It’s clear from letters to editors, reporter interviews, informal conversations and such that the drive to outlaw same-sex marriage in Maine was a drive led by Christians; by clergy and their flocks. Success in that effort is viewed by most as a

Gazette sports staff slights the Griz - Billings Gazette
Tucked away in the fifth paragraph was a reference to the conference championship.  Let’s count, 12 championships in a row, a 10-0 season and 7-0 in the conference and their 17th consecutive postseason appearance in the FCS. Yeah, that deserves no

American Sam Querrey on mend from accident - Miami Herald
From now on, when a female tennis player says she's done with the game, the world will listen with skepticism. Kim Clijsters came back after two years and the birth of her first child to win the U.S. Open. Former No. 1 Justine Henin last week

ATI Radeon HD 5970 Dual-GPU Powerhouse Review - Hot Hardware
So, what differentiates the new Radeon HD 5970 from its Radeon HD 5800 series counterparts? Mainly it's the two Radeon HD 5800 series GPUs powering the card, but the comparison chart below does a good job of explaining what that means in terms of

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Will Lou Dobbs run for office? Don't be surprised - St. Petersburg Times

Will Lou Dobbs run for office? Don't be surprised - St. Petersburg Times
Lou Dobbs abruptly quit his slot as CNN’s 7 p.m. anchor Wednesday. The rumor is he may run for political office. Dobbs is being replaced by the more even-toned John King, left. At left, Dobbs jokes with the crowd at the Italian Club in Ybor City

PRO FOOTBALL: If Cowboys can turn season around, can Packers? - Standard-Times
Now they’ll face a Green Bay Packers team that’s stuck in a similar spot and looking for the same type of dramatic turnaround. It’s probably not something the fans howling for change on Wisconsin’s barstools and sports talk radio stations

Former Ferry standout directing powerful West Liberty offense - Times-Leader

Former Ferry standout directing powerful West Liberty offense - Times-Leader
Gary Krol's a players coach. And after making three previous stops on his small-college football rounds, Krol has found a group of really talented and dedicated players. His style has worked to a 'T' at West Liberty University where he serves as the

Gophers beat hated Jackrabbits - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Jim Souhan, named one of the top 10 sports columnists in America in 2008, analyzes the local sports scene, amplifies his columns and takes you to the drab, stultifying world of press rooms and press boxes all over the country. In his spare time

Friday, November 13, 2009

Deion stumps for another Parker client - NBC Sports

Deion stumps for another Parker client - NBC Sports
Surely, the league's decision to fine Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco for trying to bribe the officials was based in part on the reality that, if no action was taken, Chad would think that the behavior is appropriate. So it's not surprising, then

Replace Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) With Positive Mental Attitude - Yahoo Finance
People tend to stay clear of women during 'that time of From Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) to Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) is a handy quick-reference guide that readers will find easy to understand without having to apply laborious analysis.

Sign Up Today!!! This Is The Most Effective Free Newsletter Today - TMCnet
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Ball still having a ball - Siskiyou Daily
How does a retired teacher and self-proclaimed “State of Jefferson homeboy” rise to the top of his chosen sport – at the age of 70? Now, if that doesn’t sound like football or boxing, it’s not. It’s Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. And Ball just

No. 5 Cincinnati will use 2 QBs vs WV - WAVY News 10
CINCINNATI (AP) - Receiver Mardy Gilyard has nicknames for both of Cincinnati's quarterbacks. Zach Collaros? He's "Joystick," a reference to the way he darts one way and then another. Tony Pike is "Pistol," inspired by how fast the ball leaves his

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jerry Micco: No, I don't. I think they are fine with Willie Parker and Mewelde Moore for this year. Once Parker leaves, which may or may not happen, then they may pick up another back. James_Taiwan: Do you think that over the second half of the

Market Mover - American Reporter
PANAMA CITY, Panama -- After hosting my own election night party I awoke with a slight hangover, vaguely recalling this dream that a black guy had been elected President of the United States of America. Then I switched on Voice of America news and

Gold Gloves in Need of More Polish - FanHouse
This isn't about Derek Jeter . Repeat that three times to yourselves, Yankee fans, and then continue reading. Rawlings has been awarding its Gold Gloves to nine players in each league since 1957. It has become as much a part of the baseball lexicon

Cox: How an ex-Leaf goalie helped bag Gustavsson - Toronto Star
A fter 20 knee surgeries, including one knee replacement, Mike Palmateer can't ever think about strapping on the pads again. "I'm actually walking pretty good these days, but I have to be careful," he said Wednesday from his car phone. "I'm pretty

Riding the sparkling new rails in Phoenix - Vancouver Sun
With explorations of family, landscape, arts and community, the Heard’s exhibits reveal the cultures of American Indian peoples through their own voices and artifacts. • Phoenix Art Museum. From Europe to Latin America, the museum’s permanent

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Wade following in Jordan’s shoes literally - NBC Sports

Wade following in Jordan’s shoes literally - NBC Sports
MIAMI - Dwyane Wade pleaded for years to join the Jordan Brand family, wanting to wear the shoe his idol made famous. His persistence is being rewarded. When Jordan Brand makes its long-awaited release of the Air Jordan 2010 in February to

McDavid Teams with Legendary Rucker Basketball - Newswiretoday.com
NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Tallahassee, FL, United States, 11/11/2009 - McDavid, the world's leading manufacturer of sports medical products and protective athletic apparel, today announced a partnership with Rucker Sports World, Inc., a company

Nike (NYSE:NKE) A Portion of Profits to Support Youth Sport in Native - Transworld News
Native American inspired design details and graphics that tie the shoe back to the N7 Collection..NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel

Izod deal could help lead IRL back to glory days of racing - CNN Sports Illustrated
Mike Kelly and other IRL executives are hopeful a new sponsorshop by Izod will help bring IRL back to the mainstream audiences. Ron Hoskins/Getty Images The Indy Racing League looked smart in sassy white pants and cut a stylish businessman's profile

OU to wear 'throwbacks' - Tulsa World
In with the old, in with the new. Oklahoma will be wearing throwback uniforms at Texas Tech on Nov. 21, but the uniforms are a new state-of-the-art creation from Nike's "Pro Combat" line. The apparel and shoe giant calls it "football's lightest

Monday, November 9, 2009

Nebraska at 1:30 p.m. - Denver Post

Nebraska at 1:30 p.m. - Denver Post
The supervisor in Omaha is Nelson Lampe. Josh Funk takes over at 3 p.m. If you have a news tip or questions about the report, call 800-642-9920 or 402-391-0031. AP stories, along with the photos that accompany them, can also be obtained from http

Sunday, November 8, 2009

click any photo to view this story's photo gallery - Daily Commercial

click any photo to view this story's photo gallery - Daily Commercial
EUSTIS -- WKIQ 1240 AM is back on the air. Previously a radio station with variety programing offering everything from music to sports to news, station owner O.K. Walters said he has other plans. Walters is broadcasting sports news 24 hours a day

Atletico coach Flores left to rue defensive mistakes - ESPN.com
Atletico Madrid coach Quique Sanchez Flores lamented the "terrible errors'' his side made as they suffered yet more home misery at the hands of bitter rivals Real. After trailing 3-0 in the second half of their Primera Division clash, Atletico almost

Lining up on the right side of history - Daily Local News
Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV Brian Sims, a Downingtown native, former Bloomsburg University football player and current advocate for the rights of gay athletes, stands in front of Philadelphia City Hall. "Brian was a great player and a great leader

Roy Exum: Here's What I Saw - Chattanoogan
As the week began, there was a chilling story about a convicted sex offender in Cleveland, Ohio, that stayed in the news because more and more bodies kept being discovered in his house. Right now he's being denied bail because of five murder charges

Guardiola expects more after win over Mallorca - ESPN.com
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola feels there is still plenty to come from his side regardless of their fine start to the season. In their 18 competitive games so far, Barca have recorded 13 wins and been defeated once, and in the process have added the

Saturday, November 7, 2009

CrazyMilkMan's NBA Saturday - Covers.com

CrazyMilkMan's NBA Saturday - Covers.com
Nice hit with the Cats last night. Saturday card's really interesting and I'm tempted to play two/three games but hell let's just kick back and enjoy our winnings this week. There's loads of nice games out there but their scheds turning me off. I

NBA Power Rankings For The Week Of October 31st - Bleacherreport.com

NBA Power Rankings For The Week Of October 31st - Bleacherreport.com
I know the week starts on a sunday but I will be doing my Weekly NBA Power Rankings on Saturdays due to the fact that I am far to busy watching the NFL on sundays. Now lets start with the rankings shall we. This is the first full week of the NBA

NBA CHAT WITH PREE - Hoops World
HOOPSWORLD Columnist Preetom Bhattacharya took a deep look at the Spurs, Warriors, and Hornets (among plenty of other things) in his weekly office hours on Saturday afternoon. Matt in NJ: Please, I'm such a big Spurs fan, PLEASE TELL ME they are

Magic Johnson & Larry Bird long for NBA rivalries, but without - New York Daily News
Celtics legend Larry Bird and his chief rival, Lakers great Magic Johnson, have a new book out, 'When the Game Was Ours.' If you just hate it when pro basketball players are too chummy on the court, or when the NBA fines LeBron James for not shaking

NBA criticises EFCC on debt recovery - Vanguard
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has lampooned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other security agencies for allegedly turning “themselves into debt recovery agents” following the current crisis in the banking sector. The

Redskins owner should beg for mercy - Vancouver Sun

Redskins owner should beg for mercy - Vancouver Sun
Now that we're into November and baseball is done, it seems like a good time for apologies. Specifically, football apologies. No, not from this space. Those come in February. No, we're looking for football apologies from the men presiding over the

3 Packers fined $5,000 each by league - Minneapolis Star Tribune
NEW YORK - Green Bay Packers Johnny Jolly, Al Harris and rookie B.J. Raji have been fined $5,000 each by the NFL for actions in last Sunday's loss to Minnesota. Defensive tackle Jolly was fined on Friday for unnecessary roughness for head-butting

Titans' Kevin Mawae calls out Rodney Harrison - Nashville Tennessean

Titans' Kevin Mawae calls out Rodney Harrison - Nashville Tennessean
Rodney Harrison took a shot at the Titans, and on Friday center Kevin Mawae answered back. Harrison, the former Patriots safety, now an analyst for NBC, called the Titans the dirtiest team in the league during an interview Thursday on the Dan Patrick

Dez Bryant To Enter NFL Draft - KOLO TV Reno
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant is headed to the NFL. Bryant told ESPN.com that he plans to enter the 2010 NFL draft, disclosing his intentions late Thursday after the NCAA rejected a final appeal by the school to

Goodell, Smith to join NFL labor talks Wednesday - Wave 3
WASHINGTON (AP) - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith both are slated to participate in the league's latest round of labor negotiations. Speaking after testifying before a House subcommittee

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Inlet Technologies To Power Microsoft Live Smooth Streaming Online - StreamingMedia.com

Inlet Technologies To Power Microsoft Live Smooth Streaming Online - StreamingMedia.com
Inlet Technologies , a leader in live streaming and video-on-demand solutions for digital media, has been selected to provide Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Live Smooth Streaming online video for NBC Universal during the media company

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Continental Who's Who Executive Press Release: Scott G. Edwards - Law - Earthtimes

Continental Who's Who Executive Press Release: Scott G. Edwards - Law - Earthtimes
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott G. Edwards is recognized by Continental Who's Who among America's Law Professionals. Scott is one of the founding partners in the Dallas office of Hartline, Dacus, Barger, Dreyer & Kern, L.L.P. Scott's practice

Major League Baseball Manager Joe Torre on 'Sharing Miracles' - Earthtimes

Major League Baseball Manager Joe Torre on 'Sharing Miracles' - Earthtimes
' Sharing Miracles ' is a 30-minute public affairs television program that tells the compelling and inspirational stories of real patients. The program is produced by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America ( PhRMA ). An iconic

Blige to sing national anthem at World Series - Journal-News
LOS ANGELES — Mary J. Blige is going back to the Bronx. Major League Baseball says the Bronx-born singer will perform the national anthem at Yankee Stadium before Game Six of the World Series on Wednesday. Blige is the latest superstar to sing "The

Mary J. Blige to sing the national anthem at Game Six of the World - News1130.com
LOS ANGELES - Mary J. Blige is going back to the Bronx. Major League Baseball says the Bronx-born singer will perform the national anthem at Yankee Stadium before Game Six of the World Series on Wednesday. Blige is the latest superstar to sing "The

Blige to sing national anthem at World Series - Charleston Daily Mail
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mary J. Blige is going back to the Bronx. Major League Baseball says the Bronx-born singer will perform the national anthem at Yankee Stadium before Game Six of the World Series on Wednesday. Blige is the latest superstar to sing

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Bad NFL tackling? It's because they don't practice - WTOP Radio

Bad NFL tackling? It's because they don't practice - WTOP Radio
FILE -- This is an Oct. 25, 2009, file photo showing Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed (3) missing the tackle on Minnesota Vikings' Percy Harvin (12), who returned his fourth quarter kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown during an NFL football game in

Brett Favre's return to Green Bay results in second most-watched NFL - Daily Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Brett Favre 's return to Green Bay was must-see viewing for NFL fans. Fox's national game Sunday, which was mainly the Vikings' 38-26 win over the Packers, was the network's second most-watched Sunday telecast since it started

NFL Quick Hits Week 8 - WCPO
As we will move forward in our blogging relationship, you and I will likely agree to disagree. You'll learn I mean what I say, and say what I mean. If you don't bring passion, don't waste my time and yours! David Francois - WFTS, Tampa A Virginian by

NFL Power Rankings: Week 9 - Bleacherreport.com
The Dallas Cowboys have fought their way back from pretender to contender. The next two weeks will play a huge role in deciding if they remain in that category. Four weeks ago "America's Team" was 2-2, coming off a loss at Denver and many had already

NFL Should Thank Mickey - CBS Sports
The NFL should thank this guy. I do not have the facts, but I would guess he cranked out more first round draft picks than any other college Def. Coordinator. From the likes of Prime Time, to Terrell Buckley, Derrick Brooks, Lawrence Timmons, Darnell

Shep on Fishing: LBI Surf Fishing Classic nets big bass - Atlantic City Press

Shep on Fishing: LBI Surf Fishing Classic nets big bass - Atlantic City Press
Bill Trohehler shows the 46-pound bass he caught to win the Maynard's Cafe Jimmy Stewart Memorial Striper Tournament on Saturday. Troehler caught the winning striper in Townsends Inlet on the Nora Jane with captain Rich Martin. November is off to a

C-G perfect in FVC under Muzzy - Northwest Herald
CARY – Going undefeated in any sport is no easy accomplishment. Cary-Grove boys golf coach Kelly Muzzy and the Trojans pulled it off this season, going 11-0 in the Fox Valley Conference and winning the FVC Meet. For that achievement, Muzzy is named

Title hopes not so bright for Yanks after Game 5 - FOXSports.com
PHILADELPHIA - So the Yankees picked up, packed up and slogged up the Jersey Turnpike, wondering what happened to the Animal House party they were supposed to throw after Game 5 of the World Series. It was going to be mother of all blowouts, the one

Broncos coach says loss holds good lessons - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Now, that's how most of their fans feared the Denver Broncos would play this season: dominated on defense, overpowered on offense, squelched on special teams. It took two months for it to happen. So, rookie coach Josh McDaniels

Team plans to 'evaluate' Cable case - San Francisco Chronicle

Team plans to 'evaluate' Cable case - San Francisco Chronicle
Cable admitted to once slapping his first wife more than 20 years ago, when he was a college assistant, but denies he assaulted an ex-girlfriend in January. Both women made their allegations public in Sunday's episode of "Outside the Lines" on ESPN

ESPN's Sports Guy Pays A Visit - Chicagoist
Ah, Bill Simmons aka ESPN's The Sports Guy . To know him is to either love him or hate him. To those that love him, his constant pop-culture riffs and irreverent takes on today's athletes make him seem like one of us: a fan. To those that would

Cable Guy abused by ESPN? - Record
My first week of wedded bliss was interrupted Saturday by the Oregon Ducks quacking up the USC Trojans, possibly punching their tickets for New Year's Day in Pasadena. Just had to get that off my chest to start these random thoughts for a Tuesday

Raiders to undergo 'serious evaluation' of charges against Cable - CBS Sports
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders will undertake a "serious evaluation" of allegations that coach Tom Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women. The team released a statement in response to allegations made to ESPN by Cable's first

Monday, November 2, 2009

Wagner: Training can help fend off H1N1 flu - INFORUM

Wagner: Training can help fend off H1N1 flu - INFORUM
In recent weeks, we’ve seen the spread of H1N1 flu designated as a national emergency, vaccination clinics set up throughout the region and more deaths attributed to the virus in Minnesota and North Dakota. H1N1, also known as the swine flu, isn

IMG, Under Armour in combine biz - Sports Business Journal
IMG and Under Armour are going into business together to create a standardized scoring system for youth athletic performance. The two companies plan more than 100 global one- to three-day combines for high school athletes next year at which

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Affair! Steve Phillips Fired For Office Fling (Photo) - Post Chronicle

Affair! Steve Phillips Fired For Office Fling (Photo) - Post Chronicle
ESPN has fired baseball analyst Steve Phillips, the U.S. sports cable channel said Sunday, days after his affair with an ESPN employee became public. The New York Post reported last week that Phillips, who once worked as general manager of the New

Friday, October 30, 2009

EarthTalk: cleaner cars, dying plankton - MSNBC

EarthTalk: cleaner cars, dying plankton - MSNBC
-- M.G., Stroudsburg, Penn. With so many new energy efficient cars in showrooms today, there’s never been a better time to go green with your next car purchase. A few years ago the Toyota Prius was the go-to model for those with an environmental

Benefit for the Lawrence Community Shelter - LJWORLD
This is a benefit for the Lawrence Community Shelter sponsored by the KU Bachelor of Social Welfare Group (BSW). All ages welcome. 21 to drink. Local music, fun, and a silent auction with lots of stuff from local area businesses that will make great

Recalls issued by federal and state agencies on baby food, apparel - Times News
Sport Lamps: Wincraft Inc. is recalling Rotating Sports Table Lamps sold during August 2009. An electrical problem with the lamps can pose fire, burn and shock hazards. The recalled lamps feature logos from a professional or college sports team and

Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School Students Participate in - dvids
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Engines roared and tires screeched as stunt riders performed for the Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School students during the third annual Safety Fair at Victory Field Oct. 23. MCCES students and instructors spent

Welcome Back To The Jungle - PRLog (free press release)
PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 30, 2009 – New York, New York--In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the “Rumble in the Jungle”, Muhammad Ali Enterprises (MAE) has commissioned No Mas, a New York based apparel and media company, to create

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Giacomo Accardo - UpNorthLive.com

Giacomo Accardo - UpNorthLive.com
Giacomo Accardo Sports Reporter/Anchor gaccardo@tv7-4.com School: Eastern Michigan University Hometown: Livonia, MI Giacomo is exited to be back home, working and living in Michigan again. After graduating from Eastern Michigan in 2006, Giacomo took

Health calendar - Honolulu Advertiser

Health calendar - Honolulu Advertiser
'NA HOA MALAMA," annual fundraising event for Hospice Hawaii, with wine tasting, silent auction, and tribute to artist Peggy Chun; musical legend, Genoa Keawe, and Charles Cooke Spalding, philanthropist and founder of Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii; 6

Nightlife: Live entertainment in Southwest Michigan - MLive.com
5626 Portage Road, (269) 327-7061. EVERY THU — Karaoke and dance music with Tali, free appetizer buffet, 9 p.m. EVERY FRI — Karaoke with Tali, 9 p.m. EVERY SAT — Karaoke with Zaynee, 9 p.m. 113 E. Canal St., Augusta, (269) 731-3764. EVERY THU

Software prices tickets for best value - Marketplace.publicradio.org
Barry Kahn, co-founder of Qcue, talks with Bill Radke about his software, which adjusts prices for entertainment-event tickets based on changing factors in the market. Barry Kahn, co-founder of Qcue (qcue.net) Bill Radke: If you would like to go to

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

October boost for Fox News - Variety

October boost for Fox News - Variety
The ongoing feud between the Obama administration and Fox News Channel continues to be a boon for the network, which set records in October and is on pace for its most-watched year to date. FNC stood as the No. 4 cabler in primetime during October

New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies: World Series should be a - St. Petersburg Times
Despite missing the first month, third baseman Alex Rodriguez wound up with 30 of the Yankees’ majors-high 244 home runs. There's going to be a lot of power in this World Series matchup. The cities are large and loud. The fans fervent. The stars

Take a Look at the Latest Yankee Tradition - New York Times
Pieing, the act of throwing something resembling a cream pie in someone’s face, has happened to a Yankee more than 10 times this season, thanks to A. J. Burnett , a pitcher who has made a ritual of celebrating walk-off wins — where the Yankees

Five Cuts: How do you beat the Yankees? Smoltz has a radical idea - CNN Sports Illustrated
For the first time since 1926, the World Series will include the home run and runs leaders of each league. 1. As the postseason began, Cardinals pitcher John Smoltz gave me a stunning piece of advice about how to stop the Yankees this October

North, Deer Creek lead the way in 5A and 6A regionals - Edmond Sun
One point was all the Edmond North boys cross country team needed on Saturday and they got it. Adam Godwin finished second overall to lead the Huskies past Norman by just a point and capture the Class 6A west regional title Saturday in Norman

Marcia Kuntz and Julie Millican: Another inappropriate venue for Rush - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Marcia Kuntz and Julie Millican: Another inappropriate venue for Rush - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Rush Limbaugh has once again found himself the subject of national attention, this time for his failed bid to become a part owner of the NFL's St. Louis Rams. After the world was reminded of Limbaugh's history of racially charged commentary, the

Voice of “The Synonymous Bengal” coming to Miamisburg - Dayton Daily News
Gary Burbank, creator of the radio skits “All my Bengals”, the call- in contest “Sports or Consequences” and the voice of “The Synonymous Bengal”, will be at the Miamisburg Barnes and Noble (2619 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.) on Thursday

Why the Chiefs Can't Let Larry Go - WIBW
It's the bye week, but it this going to be the "bye week" for Larry Johnson to depart the Kansas City Chiefs? Not much chance of that. Let me explain why. We're all aware of the Twitter controversy, after some of Larry's tweets we could show on the

Monday, October 26, 2009

Phillips, Paramour Out at ESPN - NBC Chicago

Phillips, Paramour Out at ESPN - NBC Chicago
Baseball analyst Steve Phillips and the 22-year-old production assistant who brought him down are both former ESPN employees as of Monday. ESPN fired the baseball analyst and ex-Mets GM on Sunday, nearly a week after Phillips, 46, admitted the affair

ESPN: Woman Who Had Affair With Phillips Was Fired - WJZ
The ESPN production assistant whose affair with baseball analyst Steve Phillips led to his termination has also been fired from the sports network, a spokesman said Monday. Mike Soltys, a representative of ESPN, said Monday that 22-year-old Brooke

Did Deadspin Hit ESPN Below the Belt? - Time
The recent revelations that ESPN baseball analyst (and former Mets executive) Steve Phillips carried out an extra-martial affair with a young production assistant, who then allegedly stalked his family, was shocking enough — enough, in fact, to get

Sunday, October 25, 2009

He makes an app, and medical world listens - sign on sandiego.com

He makes an app, and medical world listens - sign on sandiego.com
Students studying to become doctors find all sorts of ways to subdue the stress of school. They hike mountains, dance to hip-hop music, surf and take long trips on bicycles. But Michael Fujinaka is different. The second-year UCSD School of Medicine

CAPITOL BRIEFINGS: Plan would tax services, lower sales tax - Crain's Detroit Business
LANSING — A new proposal to lower Michigan's sales tax and expand it to services is edging onto the Capitol landscape, with House Speaker Andy Dillon saying he supports the direction it takes. The plan, introduced last week by State Rep. Mark

Friday, October 23, 2009

Liverpool v Man Utd - BBC Sport

Liverpool v Man Utd - BBC Sport
Liverpool's dire injury situation looks to be easing, with Fernando Torres (thigh) hopeful of returning. Glen Johnson (groin) is also close to a comeback, but Steven Gerrard is struggling with a similar problem. Manchester United boss Sir Alex

sports in brief - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
MIAMI -- Hall of Fame players Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson famously kissed moments before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA finals. Today, the relationship clearly isn't anywhere near as close. Thomas told SI.com earlier this week that he is

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Youth sports is an enterprise worthy of a bailout - News/Talk 750 WSB

Youth sports is an enterprise worthy of a bailout - News/Talk 750 WSB
If the high school and youth sports programs in your town aren't already having trouble paying their bills, they will soon. And if that doesn't sound like headline-worthy news in this battered economy, just wait. You'll have your pick of headlines

Five Lines Or Less - Battle Creek Enquirer
Every Tuesday two Enquirer sports writers will talk sports as if you were listening to them around the office. And just like in real life, no one gets to spew opinions for long. The Rules of 5 Lines or Less are anything is open for discussion, the

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Spielman family still loving life despite cancer's shadow - Toledo Blade

Spielman family still loving life despite cancer's shadow - Toledo Blade
COLUMBUS - The sun at Circle S Farm in Grove City bounced off pumpkins. Kids jumped on haystacks. Happiness and joy were in the air on a perfect autumn Sunday. In the middle of it all, a legendary former linebacker took it in. Chris Spielman has come

Mailbag: Benching spurs questions - ESPN.com
The focus of e-mailers to the Patriots mailbag has shifted. The questions about offensive execution and quarterback Tom Brady's struggles are gone. The topic de jour is now: What happened to Adalius Thomas ? Thomas, the team's marquee free-agent

Wes Anderson interview for Fantastic Mr Fox - Daily Telegraph
In the dark recesses of Three Mills - once a canalside industrial site in east London, now a warren of film studios - a fox (who sounds like George Clooney) and a rat (with the voice of Willem Dafoe) are fighting. Sparks from an electricity

October 2009 - Weblogs.baltimoresun.com
Forget Monday's night's episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8," titled "Butterflies and Water Rockets." It was a paste-up job of rubber bands and glue -- TLC trying to squeeze an episode out of what it has left now that Jon Gosselin has shut down filming

Rush Limbaugh gets cut from the team - Fort Madison Daily Democrat
Um, I guess not. The right-wing radio host's attempt to become part-owner of the St. Louis Rams ended Wednesday when his fellow investors cut him from the squad. Rush got the bum's rush shortly after Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the National

Monday, October 19, 2009

Binghamton University freshmen win America East citations - Sun and Press

Binghamton University freshmen win America East citations - Sun and Press
Keegan had a career-high three points in the Bearcats' 2-1 win over the defending conference champions on Friday night in a game aired nationally on the Fox Soccer Channel. He scored a goal and added an assist. Keegan has a team-best three goals and

Ex-News Corp. Executive Said to Be a Deal Adviser - New York Times
Mr. Chernin, these people said, has been acting as a paid consultant for the last several months as Comcast, the nation’s largest cable company, has been in negotiations with General Electric to acquire NBC Universal. Mr. Chernin has not been a

Report: Jim Zorn No Longer Calling Plays - OfficialWire

Report: Jim Zorn No Longer Calling Plays - OfficialWire
The Washington Redskins stripped Coach Jim Zorn of his play-calling duties following Sunday's 14-6 loss to Kansas City, ESPN reported. Sunday's loss to the Chiefs marked Washington's third against a team without a win in its last four games. After

espn is a joke.. - CBS Sports
this channel announces this story real quick then goes to commercial. Yeah gotta keep everyone focused on the nfl GAMES today. Come back from commercial and talk about it for 35 more seconds, let's now get to john clayton cause he is so important

Lions GM calls report that Stafford may need surgery 'just gossip' - Detroit Free Press
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Lions general manager Martin Mayhew dismissed an ESPN report that the team is worried quarterback Matthew Stafford might need knee surgery. "It's just gossip," Mayhew said Sunday at halftime of the Lions' 26-0 loss to the Packers

ESPN.com: - ESPN.com
By Jayson Stark ESPN.com PHILADELPHIA -- The first baseman is a hulking, gregarious, 6-foot-5 behemoth from Missouri who has thundered through every minute of his big-league life in red pinstripes. The starting pitcher is a low-key, low-volume, low

TU getting national exposure - Tulsa World
Playing on ESPN is fun for college football players. Tulsa's DeAundre Brown made the most of his time in last Wednesday's 28-21 loss to No. 5 Boise State. The sophomore defensive back delivered a game-high 18 tackles in the nonconference defeat. "It

Sunday, October 18, 2009

MLB NEWS - Rotoworld.com

MLB NEWS - Rotoworld.com
FOX Sports' John Czarnecki suggests that this could be a "one and done" season for Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris. Morris was a heck of a defensive backs coach, but he's clearly stretched as the head guy. The Bucs have no identity or direction

Football Player Jasper Howard, 20, Killed in UConn Stabbing - ABC News
The University of Connecticut declared an "emergency condition" this morning following the stabbing death Saturday night of a starting player on the school's football team . Connecticut cornerback Jasper Howard, left, and safety Robert Vaughn watch

Saturday, October 17, 2009

National anthem singers are in a league of their own - Los Angeles Times

National anthem singers are in a league of their own - Los Angeles Times
O say can you se say can you se e . . . a rock god plucking away at "The Star-Spangled Banner" on electric guitar? Or, farther down the 5 Freeway, a 12-year-old girl belting out Francis Scott Key’s greatest hit? The Major League Baseball

Dodgers 2, Phillies 1 — now they're even in NLCS - Los Angeles Daily News
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Juan Pierre (9), Andre Ethier (16), and Matt Kemp (27) celebrate after the final out of Game 2 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, in Los

Major League Baseball - Sports Network
Probable Starting Pitchers: Philadelphia - Pedro Martinez (0-0, 0.00) Los Angeles - Vicente Padilla (1-0, 0.00) (Sports Network) - Pedro Martinez hopes to turn back the clock this afternoon when the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers play

Dodgers 2, Phillies 1 - ESPN.com
Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney (7) celebrates with Juan Castro, left, as Jonathan Broxton, second right, and Jonathan Broxton react after they beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1in Game 2 of the National League Championship baseball series Friday
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