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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ex-coach Bob Knight will call Big 12 games - Indianapolis Star

Ex-coach Bob Knight will call Big 12 games - Indianapolis Star
BRISTOL, Conn. -- ESPN said Thursday that Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight will serve as the analyst for the weekly "Big Monday" Big 12 game during the college basketball season. He also will call some nonconference games. Knight worked Thursday night

Pine Street Pier in Long Beach, Calif: Motocross daredevil - Post Chronicle
(VIDEO) Pine Street Pier in Long Beach, Calif: Motocross daredevil - For Travis Pastrana's latest stunt, he will be going over the water and not into it. Pastrana, a freestyle motocross star and rally car champion, will will attempt to break the

WaPo Touts Sports Columnist's Limbaugh Bash, Avoids His Use of Fake - News Busters
The bottom of the front page of The Washington Post on Friday highlighted in bold, dark gray type part of Michael Wilbon’s sports column : "Limbaugh, every day and very publicly, judges people, turns thumbs up or thumbs down on someone's candidacy

ESPN documentary recalls USFL, and man who allegedly killed it - Newsday
Next up in ESPN's "30 for 30" documentary series is Mike Tollin's "Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?" at 8 p.m. Tuesday. It's a fond look back at the short-lived league, spiced by the looming presence of a clearly defined villain: Donald Trump

NASCAR future start times teleconfence - Motorsport.com

NASCAR future start times teleconfence - Motorsport.com
An interview with: Brian France David Hill David Levy John Skipper HERB BRANHAM: Welcome to a very special NASCAR teleconference today. Exciting announcement on hand regarding our TV broadcast partners in the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup series season. Our

Fox Sports Net to show NU-ISU - Omaha World-Herald
LINCOLN — Fox Sports Net and the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday afternoon that Nebraska's Oct. 24 game with Iowa State in Lincoln will be carried by the network. The game is set for an 11:30 a.m. CDT kickoff at Memorial Stadium. The Nebraska

Oakland's 'D' line showing signs of life - Modesto Bee
ALAMEDA — It was no surprise that Tommy Kelly's best game in more than two years turned out to be little more than an afterthought. Whatever positives the Oakland Raiders have managed to make this season tend to get obscured by the team's 1-3

Faces of a rivalry: Though Tim Hiller and Dan LeFevour have little - Saginaw News
Tyler Tjomsland / Kalamazoo Gazette WMU QB Tim Hiller is 1-2 in his career against CMU. Lisa Yanick-Jonaitis / Associated Press CMU's Dan LeFevour scored the winning touchdown with 12 seconds left against WMU in 2007, the last time the Chippewas

Sorry baseball fans, but football still remains America’s passion - Manteca Bulletin

Sorry baseball fans, but football still remains America’s passion - Manteca Bulletin
Fans of the National Football League can be quite passionate about their teams. On any given Sunday, you can walk into any place in town with a television come this time of year and chances are it’s tuned into football. Some places go the extra

Game-time temp in Denver ties record - Major League Baseball
After a 24-hour delay in the scheduling of the National League Division Series, the Rockies and Phillies finally started Game 3 on Sunday night, making postseason history in the process. The game-time temperature at Coors Field was 35 degrees, tying

What did the Tigers get from the 2009 draft? - Baseball

What did the Tigers get from the 2009 draft? - Baseball
Sitting at the computer, trying to think of how I wanted to attack recapping the season, I realized I haven't really taken a look at the players the Tigers took in the 2009 draft. This was a relief because to be honest, I'm not really sure how I want

Twins' turf advantageous in Game 3 - Major League Baseball

Twins' turf advantageous in Game 3 - Major League Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS -- After the drama of Game 2 of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, it begs the question: what will the Twins and Yankees have up their sleeves next when Game 3 unfolds on Sunday at the Metrodome at 7:07

Astros Top Prospects For 2010 And A Few Words About Jim Fregosi - Baseball
Top Prospect Alert has beaten Baseball America to the punch and named the top 10 Astros Prospects and yes, I KNOW they really REALLY had to look long and hard to think of 10 of em. Just because you sign all the guys you draft doesn't mean that the

Release Of Transformers Disney Label Donald Duck Has Been Postponed - Seibertron.com

Release Of Transformers Disney Label Donald Duck Has Been Postponed - Seibertron.com
Man. Why'd they have to go and screw up the colors? It barely even looks like Bumblebee in vehicle mode. The bot mode is pretty much what I expected, but the vehicle mode's pretty sad. And what's with the green/orange headlights? I still have to drop

Colts ready for anything from desperate Titans - Tribune-Star

Colts ready for anything from desperate Titans - Tribune-Star
INDIANAPOLIS — With the winless Tennessee Titans (0-4) looking for ways to knock off the undefeated Indianapolis Colts (4-0), the chances appear to be pretty good that the Titans’ version of the Wildcat offense will be unveiled Sunday. And why

Radio hosts Alex and Josh hang with field hockey team - Indiana Daily Student
Radio broadcasters don’t usually compete well with Division I athletes, but Alex Starr and Josh Dodds of B97 kept up with the field hockey team. Field hockey is the fourth sport B97 has competed in. It was probably their best showing. This year, IU

JoePa tiptoes around question on Florida State coach’s future - Tribune-Democrat
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State coach Joe Paterno said Florida State’s Bobby Bowden should “decide what he wants to do now” but otherwise refrained from commenting about the future of the Seminoles’ coach. Responding to a question from a

Extra points: COD women's tennis heads to nationals - Batavia Sun
The College of DuPage women's tennis team fought back against Rock Valley College Oct. 3 to win the 2009 Region IV Tournament 5-4, advancing to the national tournament, scheduled for May 1 to 6, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz. Earlier this season, the Lady

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

Jordan asked to butt out at Harding Park - GolfWeek

Jordan asked to butt out at Harding Park - GolfWeek
A city official asked the PGA Tour to remind Michael Jordan that he can't smoke cigars at Harding Park during the Presidents Cup. SAN FRANCISCO – It appears as if the U.S. team is already 1 down before the Presidents Cup begins. The team’s

Jonathan Takiff: Little zing in Zune: Microsoft HD player has glitches - Philadelphia Daily News

Jonathan Takiff: Little zing in Zune: Microsoft HD player has glitches - Philadelphia Daily News
Enclosed please find the Zune HD player and accessories you kindly sent for review. While there are some things I like a lot about this nifty little portable multimedia player, features that really set it apart from the competition, I'm not ready to

Letterman Threw Spitballs From His Own Glass House - CBS News
(AP) Some of the politicians zinged by David Letterman over the years for their indiscretions are offering pity and advice for the scandalized talk show host. South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says Letterman could benefit from his confession that he

Fiery Zack Follett vows to 'change mentality' of Lions' special teams - detnews.com
Allen Park -- Rookie linebacker Zack Follett, a seventh-round pick out of California, earned a promotion from the Lions' practice squad to the 53-man roster this week. And there's no question why he's getting the nod -- not after last week's

Magic in the Metrodome - Eagle-Tribune

Magic in the Metrodome - Eagle-Tribune
MINNEAPOLIS — Baseball's only real pennant race needed an extra game and extra innings to finish off an AL Central thriller that got better with every pitch. Alexi Casilla singled home the winning run with one out in the 12th and the Minnesota

Ohio's Solich wary of wounded Zips: Mid-American Conference Insider - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Michael P. King/Associated Press Ohio's Frank Solich is wary about an Akron Zips team that has had a chance to catch its breath after a difficult stretch this season. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio University head coach Frank Solich stated the obvious when

Twins complete comeback, beat Tigers 6-5 in 12th - The State
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Metrodome erupted in a jet-like roar as Carlos Gomez zoomed home with the winning run to finish off an AL Central race - and a thrilling tiebreaker - that didn't want to end. Minnesota wouldn't quit, while the Detroit Tigers

Twins won’t quit - Northwest Herald
MINNEAPOLIS – The Metrodome erupted in a jet-like roar as Carlos Gomez zoomed home with the winning run to finish off an AL Central race – and a thrilling tiebreaker – that didn’t want to end. Minnesota wouldn’t quit, and the Detroit Tigers

Twins claim Central crown with comeback win over Detroit - Morning Journal
Detroit Tigers pitcher Fernando Rodney (56) walks off the field as the Minnesota Twins celebrate their 12th-inning win in the tiebreaker game for the American League Central Division title. DETROIT FREE PRESS/ASSOCIATED PRESS Detroit Tigers' Curtis

Click here to make MohaveDailyNews.com your home page. - Mohave Daily News

Click here to make MohaveDailyNews.com your home page. - Mohave Daily News
As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama denounced the war in Iraq and U.S. strategy there, vowing if elected to draw down troops and send them to Afghanistan to address the growing threat from al-Qaida and the Taliban. Judge to decide bail for

Rio makes Chicago look like Mayberry - Sun-Times news group
An hour or so after Chicago didn't even win the Miss Congeniality portion of the Olympics pageant, I was walking through O'Hare, past all those signs identifying Chicago as a candidate city, with the slogan, "Let friendship shine." Maybe not so much

Alleged peephole filmer ordered to California in ESPN’S Erin Andrews - Boston Herald

Alleged peephole filmer ordered to California in ESPN’S Erin Andrews - Boston Herald
C HICAGO — An insurance man called "as regular a guy as you’ll ever meet" was ordered back to California on Saturday to face charges that he stalked ESPN reporter Erin Andrews and video taped her nude by aiming a cell phone camera through an

TSR'S Donny Schatz Mechanicsburg preview - Motorsport.com

TSR'S Donny Schatz Mechanicsburg preview - Motorsport.com
World of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz Looks To Make History At Williams Grove Speedway in Tony Stewart Racing's Armor All Sprinter INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 1, 2009) -- Grabbing a piece of history in any sport is difficult. Putting your name in the record

Thomasville set to play 1,000th game - Thomasville Times-Enterprise
THOMASVILLE — A football program filled with tradition will reach a new milestone tonight. Winners of more than 650 games, the Thomasville Bulldogs attain another historic number when they play their 1,000th game. “It’s very humbling,” said

Michael Irvin's dance partner sees his competitive spirit - ESPN.com
While Michael Irvin was busy talking to Earl Campbell and completing his radio show on 103.3 ESPN at Go Fish Ocean Club in Dallas on Thursday, his Dancing With the Stars partner was waiting patiently so the duo could get back to the dance studio

VW GTI upholds its sporty nature - Washington Times
HERNDON | For nearly three decades, the Volkswagen GTI has represented a potent combination of sports-carlike finesse and tuned driving excitement in a versatile hatchback design. The 2010 GTI ushers in the sixth generation of Volkswagen's "hot hatch

SMU releases men's basketball schedule - Collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com
DALLAS (SMU) --- The SMU men's basketball team announced its 2009-10 schedule on Thursday. SMU will play at least 11 games against 2009 postseason teams and a minimum of 10 games against last season's RPI top-100 including Memphis, Tulsa and UNLV

Even In Bad Economy, Sports Fans Love Their Games - CBS News

Even In Bad Economy, Sports Fans Love Their Games - CBS News
(AP) Sports fans are familiar with pain that's supposed to end their love affair with the game. There are the labor spats between billionaire team owners and millionaire athletes. The off-field antics that land players in handcuffs. The losing

The Staten Island Yankee Quartet - Bleacherreport.com
The recent Yankees draft strategy has been to take guys who are signability cases. While this is definitely the right move for a team with the financial resources, there is a downside to this plan. While other teams have their top picks playing in

SIRIUS XM Radio Announces Extensive Broadcast Coverage of 2009-10 NHL - PR Newswire
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) will offer listeners around the country comprehensive coverage of the 2009-10 NHL season with an extensive schedule of live play-by-play of NHL games and daily hockey talk on

Firm to market civic center's naming rights - Roanoke Times

Firm to market civic center's naming rights - Roanoke Times
File 2008 Selling the naming rights to the Roanoke Civic Center could lower the city's cost to subsidize it, which is more than $1 million a year. Corporate names on arenas, stadiums and other entertainment venues have been common for years

Sirius XM passing $2 royalty fees to subscribers - WJLA
Washington - Listeners of Sirius XM Radio Inc. are getting $2 fees added to their monthly satellite radio bills, in what amounts to a sneaky price increase. Sirius XM, whose talk show celebrities include Howard Stern, is passing along performance

North Shore entertainment calendar - Salem News
ART CORNER AND SALEM ARTS ASSOCIATION. Terror Fantasies Halloween Art Exhibit at Museum Place Mall, Oct. 1 to 31. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, and every day during Halloween week. Opening reception Friday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m

No Headline - Herald-Dispatch
12:30 p.m., Baseball: St. Louis at Cincinnati, FSN Ohio. 1:30 p.m., Golf: Champions Senior Players Championship, TGC. 4 p.m., Golf: PGA Turning Stone Resort Championship, TGC. 5 p.m., Auto racing: ARCA Kansas Lottery 150, SPEED. 6:30 p.m., Golf

Kyle Farnsworth, Jerry Manuel and A.J. Burnett - Newsday

Kyle Farnsworth, Jerry Manuel and A.J. Burnett - Newsday
There was just never any doubt last night, once Kyle Farnsworth took the mound for the Royals in the bottom of the ninth inning. In the best-case scenario, you figured, the Royals would survive until extra innings. More likely, the Yankees would walk

National League roundup - Lincoln Daily News

National League roundup - Lincoln Daily News
Both helped the hottest team in baseball take another step toward an improbable trip to the playoffs. Jurrjens pitched five-hit ball over seven innings, Jones hit a rare homer and the Atlanta Braves beat Florida 4-0 Monday night for their 15th win in

Professional North American Sports League Sites Draw Attractive - Biloxi Sun Herald
RESTON, Va., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world today released a study of the visitor profiles for the four largest professional team sport Web properties in the U.S. The four

10 Things Major League Baseball Won't Say - Smart Money
Below is an excerpt from the book " 1,001 Things They Won't Tell You ," which was published in May 2009 and highlights popular columns from SmartMoney's long-running "10 Things" feature. 1. "So much for the national pastime." As of 1985, a quarter of

Iowa jumps to No. 13, 2 Hawks honored - Daily Iowan

Iowa jumps to No. 13, 2 Hawks honored - Daily Iowan
Not even 24 hours after Iowa shocked No. 5 Penn State in State College, Pa., plenty of news came from the football team. First, the Hawkeyes skyrocketed all the way to No. 13 in the AP poll and No. 17 in the coaches’ poll on Sunday after beating

Perry will talk to supporters Tuesday - Austin American-Statesman
Happy birthday to Democratic operative Jeremy Warren. Austin weather from KVUE : Morning fog, then partly cloudy and warm. A cold front will drop through Austin during the afternoon with a 20 percent chance of afternoon or early evening showers. High

Around the NFC West: News and views - ESPN.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando MINNEAPOLIS -- Generally I'd hang around in an NFC West city until Monday night. The basic problem this week: Minneapolis is not an NFC West city. And so I'm catching an early flight back to the West Coast

U.S. U-20S VS. CAMEROON - ESPN Soccernet
SUEZ, Egypt -- With a forgettable opening game performance in the FIFA U-20 World Cup behind his team, U.S. coach Thomas Rongen had some advice for his players as they prepare for their second game against Cameroon on Tuesday. Nasser Nasser/AP Jared

Zorn is safe, for now - NBC Sports

Zorn is safe, for now - NBC Sports
Last night, Peter King of NBC explained that the Redskins won't be firing Jim Zorn in the wake of Sunday's loss to the Redskins Lions because Zorn wears too many hats. (And, apparently, his hair looks the way it does from one of the hats Zorn has

Scouting Report: Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m - Atlantic City Press

Scouting Report: Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m - Atlantic City Press
Forecast: Cloudy with occasional rain, mainly in the morning. High 72. Winds north-northeast 5-10 mph. Rainfall around half an inch (The Weather Channel). Last time met: The Eagles overcame a 24-6 deficit to earn a 37-31 victory over the Chiefs at

New man in charge of Panthers - The State

New man in charge of Panthers - The State
You wonder when Jerry Richardson first knew. Was it in 1993, when the owner of the Carolina Panthers announced his alma mater, Wofford College, would serve as the training camp home for the NFL's newest team because the school - thanks to an

Midwest All-Stars coming to Purdue Cal - Post-Tribune

Midwest All-Stars coming to Purdue Cal - Post-Tribune
Former NBA star Robert "Tractor" Traylor and former NBA center Scott Pollard will headline a group of Midwest All-Stars who will play Partizan Belgrade, a European professional team, at Purdue Calumet on Sunday. Mateen Cleaves, who led Michigan

Lakers' Jackson worried about distractions - Nevada Appeal
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Phil Jackson is back from his summer vacation in Montana, already thinking about how to minimize distractions around a Los Angeles Lakers team that returns as defending NBA champions for the first time since 2002. He'll

NBA Star Chris Paul Weekend Begins - WXII 12
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- NBA star Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets is in town this weekend for a number of community-centered events. The events are part of the Chris Paul Weekend, which began three years ago. On Friday, the former Wake Forest

Calderon promises better D - Niagara Review
Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon said he was "embarrassed" on the court at times last season because of his inability to play defence and his lack of mobility with the ball. And for that reason, the fifth-year Raptor dedicated the summer to

Blue-chip linebacker gets shot vs. Badgers - State News

Blue-chip linebacker gets shot vs. Badgers - State News
Freshman linebacker Chris Norman has been waiting to be unleashed. The kid who has been nicknamed both “The Punisher” and “Road Runner” is one of the best recruits in the Mark Dantonio era. Norman has the ability to be one of the best

New Orleans Saints mailbag for Sept. 24, part 1 - New Orleans Times-Picayune
Another round of mailbag questions to start your day. We'll have another round later this afternoon. I'm fresh out of new queries for this week, so if you have any new questions send them to Saintsmailbag@timespicayune.com. And remember to include

49ers using noise machine to mimic Minnesota crowd - San Jose Mercury News
After struggling with noise during their season opener, the 49ers are preparing differently for their second game on the road. The Metrodome isn't exactly a library. And considering that it's the Vikings' home-opener and Brett Favre's first game

Hondo game for action - New York Post

Hondo game for action - New York Post
The Yankees hung on for Hondo yesterday, giving the Angels holy hell to reduce the deficit to 1,410 morrisons. Tonight, he'll give it the old college try with The Ol' Ball Coach over Ole Miss -- 10 units on South Carolina. Fathith of Sudbury

Every School Every Thursday — Ankeny - Des Moines Register
Student pictures were taken yesterday. On Tuesday, items purchased during the PTO fall fundraiser will be distributed at Ashland Ridge. Little Hawks Preschool will take a field trip Tuesday to Center Grove Orchard. This year, the district has adopted

Dollar mostly lower ahead of G20 - Marketwatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. dollar was lower versus most rivals Thursday, maintaining a weak tone a day after the Federal Reserve upgraded its assessment for the economy but indicated that interest rates were unlikely to rise any time soon

Italian kitmaker to supply Iran’s national football teams - sportbusiness.com

Italian kitmaker to supply Iran’s national football teams - sportbusiness.com
Italian sportswear manufacturer Legea has agreed a deal to supply kit to the national football teams of Iran. The five-year deal, brokered by the MP & Silva agency’s Dubai office, will see Legea become the official sporting apparel and sporting

Theft suspects hit security guards with SUV before fleeing - Newsday
But the other suspects drove a black sport utility vehicle at the guards, injuring both and crashing into the Macy's building before all four fled in a wild scene Wednesday just before 3:30 p.m. Nassau County police are searching for three men and

Oakley Custom Program Expands With Watches and Backpacks - MSN Money
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced the further expansion of its popular program that gives customers the freedom and power to customize select Oakley products. In addition to eyewear and performance goggles

Manchester scores winner with new city packages - MENAFN
(MENAFN Press) Etihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, has unveiled a series of special weekend packages to watch Manchester City Football Club play in the Barclays Premier League. Two night packages with breakfast at the five star Lowry Hotel

Ravens' bandwagon filling up - Weblogs.baltimoresun.com

Ravens' bandwagon filling up - Weblogs.baltimoresun.com
The Ravens can’t play the “no respect” card anytime soon. After improving to 2-0, the Ravens are the No. 1 team on the power rankings at ESPN and Sports Illustrated’s Web sites. Not too bad for a team that wasn’t supposed to win six games a

Tulsan featured in ad for Marines - Tulsa World

Tulsan featured in ad for Marines - Tulsa World
A Tulsan is one of three Marines to be featured in a recruiting commercial now being aired on national television. Lance Cpl. Benjamin Lee, 25, a 2003 graduate of Edison High School, said it was an honor to be chosen for the commercial, and he called

ESPN - ESPN.com
ATHENS, Ga. -- The annual Georgia-Florida football game will be staying in Jacksonville. The Georgia athletic board approved a new six-year contract Wednesday that would keep the game in the northeast Florida city through 2016. Athletic director

Chicago to bring gold medalists - ESPN.com
CHICAGO -- There's gold in Chicago 2016's delegation. Lots of it. Michael Johnson, Nadia Comaneci, Nastia Liukin and Jackie Joyner-Kersee are among 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medalists who will travel to Denmark next week in support of

Canfield remains philosophical about potential QB controversy - ESPN.com
Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller Oregon State philosophy professor Lani Roberts focuses her research on "ethical theory generally and, specifically, understanding our human propensity to harm one another, individually as well as in social groups

Ruiz heads back to Philly for exam - Major League Baseball
The Phillies wrap up a three-game series with the Marlins in Miami on Wednesday night, but earlier in the day they flew catcher Carlos Ruiz back to Philadelphia so he could have his sprained left wrist examined by team physician Michael Ciccotti

Air Childress takes page from Burnsie's old-school playbook - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Air Childress takes page from Burnsie's old-school playbook - Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Vikings rank last in the NFL in passing yards. Brett Favre ranks first in the NFL in completion percentage. Those statistics wouldn't be contradictory except that rumor has it -- and I'm not sure if this is true, or if it is true, how I could

Fox Soccer Channel Announces UEFA Champions League Digital Initiatives - MSN Money

Fox Soccer Channel Announces UEFA Champions League Digital Initiatives - MSN Money
Fox Soccer Channel, the leading destination in the United States for soccer fans, announced today that it is launching several major digital media initiatives in support of its UEFA Champions League match coverage, which debuts today. “We are

Wings Sign Bertuzzi for 1-year, $1.5M - Myfoxla.com
DETROIT - Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland says he has signed veteran forward Todd Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi signed a $1.5 million, 1-year contract Tuesday with Detroit, where the 34-year-old played during the 2006-07 season. The Red Wings fell one win

2009 Stanford Women's Volleyball Team Preview - Pac 10
The Cardinal's matchup at Hawai'i at the Honolulu Advertiser Volleyball Challenge promises to be a great matchup. Both teams are ranked in Volleyball Magazine ’s preseason top 10, with Stanford at No. 5 and Hawai'i at No. 7. The interesting stat

Self-inflicted injuries have unlucky Celtic facing exit - Herald
This defeat for Celtic on a rocking night in Glasgow was far from savage but the manner of Arsenal's win smacked of self-inflicted cruelty. Gary Caldwell endured another remorseful night. The Celtic captain, with the scars of Oslo still raw, endured