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Monday, February 1, 2010

Mike Schultz wins ESPN's Winter X Games Adaptive SnoCross race - KARE

Mike Schultz wins ESPN's Winter X Games Adaptive SnoCross race - KARE
Mike Schultz wins Adaptive SnoCross race. Courtesy: ESPN Winter X Games Mike Schultz wins Adaptive SnoCross race. Courtesy: ESPN Winter X Games Mike Schultz wins Adaptive SnoCross race. Courtesy: ESPN Winter X Games Mike Schultz wins Adaptive

A SportsCenter moment - HamptonRoads.com
Gov. Bob McDonnell 's twin 18-year old sons not only made it home in time to watch ESPN's SportCenter highlight show following his response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech Wednesday night, they also made the show. During the

Colts’ Freeney Has Torn Ligament, May Miss Super Bowl, ESPN Says - Bloomberg
Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney has a torn ligament in his left ankle that may force him to miss the Super Bowl, ESPN said, citing a person familiar with the injury. The Colts have said that Freeney, 29

Sport Science special on ESPN kicks off Big Game Weekend - Monsters and Critics
The upcoming Super Bowl in Miami between the Saints and the Colts will be minus one Man Crunch ad and plus one anti-abortion ad. But ESPN will feature Sport Science Special to kicks off the Big Game Weekend. Super Bowl weekend gets started on ESPN

ESPN - ESPN.com
ARCADIA, Calif. - The conversation between trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Martin Garcia before Sunday's $250,000 Santa Monica Handicap at Santa Anita was like a halftime chat between a coach and player. Baffert scolded Garcia for going too fast on

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Baseball Capsules: Pirates owner rejected Lemieux offer to buy team - Brownsville Herald

Baseball Capsules: Pirates owner rejected Lemieux offer to buy team - Brownsville Herald
PITTSBURGH — Pirates owner Bob Nutting declined to listen to separate proposals to buy the team last year, including a surprise bid Greenberg has been a successful minor league owner, and his teams included the Pirates’ Double-A affiliate in

MSN Personalities - West Virginia University Mountaineers
state’s top prep player basketball broadcasts, Wiggs also works with MSN in the network’s coverage of West Virginia wrestling, women’s basketball and baseball. Wiggs is a native of Belleville, Ill., and a graduate of Southern Illinois

As devices pull more data, service more likely to suffer - Salt Lake Tribune
Could Apple's new iPad end up being too much of a good thing? To great fanfare during his demonstration last week, CEO Steven Jobs played up the iPad's ability to stream live baseball games and hit movies. But consumers who are willing to pay more to

Hawley Field - West Virginia University Mountaineers
Hawley Field, home of the Mountaineer baseball team since 1971, is evolving into one of the top college baseball facilities in America . Improvements to the facility have become almost an obsession to 15th-year coach Greg Van Zant, who has invested a

Friday, January 29, 2010

Weir changes mind about wearing fur - Concord Monitor

Weir changes mind about wearing fur - Concord Monitor
Weir will replace the fox on his costume with faux fur after receiving "hate mail and death threats" from animal rights activists, agent Tara Modlin said yesterday. "He's changing it because he needs to focus on skating," she said. Friends of Animals

SE Regional Sport Stacking Tournament - MyFox Atlanta
The Euharlee Elementary Stackers with us today will be going up against hundreds of others Saturday in Rome at the Southeast Regional Sport Stacking Tournament. More than 1,000 kids and adults compete in the individual and team sport, up-stacking and

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

ESPN report says Cable to return to Raiders - Everett Herald

ESPN report says Cable to return to Raiders - Everett Herald
that Tom Cable will be back as the Oakland Raiders coach next season, based on an unnamed source. Raiders senior executive John Herrera told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he couldn’t confirm the news and that managing general partner Al Davis

Oprah reigns, Glenn Beck follows in TV personality poll - canada.com

Oprah reigns, Glenn Beck follows in TV personality poll - canada.com
LOS ANGELES, Jan 25 (Reuters Life!) - Oprah Winfrey regained her throne as America's favourite TV personality in 2009, but conservative TV and radio talk show host Glenn Beck made his debut on the annual Harris Poll, coming in second place. Beck, 45

Local ESPN radio affiliate has new owners - Corpus Christi Caller
CORPUS CHRISTI — KSIX 1230 AM, the local ESPN radio affiliate and one of Corpus Christi’s first radio stations, has new owners. Scott Howe, Bill Doerner and an unnamed partner recently agreed to buy the station for an undisclosed amount. Howe has

Blazers, Oden call press conference regarding pictures - Columbian
The Portland Trail Blazers and injured star center Greg Oden are holding a press conference to discuss controversial pictures of Oden which have appeared on the Internet. More details will be posted as they become available on Columbian.com and on

Days before India tour,S.Africa selection panel sacked - Thaindian.com
Johannesburg (S.Africa), Jan.27 (ANI): Just days before South Africa undertakes a tour of India, the South African cricket board has sacked the national selection panel. Chairman of selectors Mike Proctor confirmed the development to a local radio

Radio, radio - Boston Globe
Nobody likes what Glen Davis said to that cretin in Detroit. The NBA gave Davis 25,000 reasons not to like it himself. But, honestly, when I'm driving home on Thursday night, and I hear Michael Felger reaching for the What about the kids? argument

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Kevin Paul - Bleacherreport.com

Kevin Paul - Bleacherreport.com
Kevin Paul is a freelance writer for FoxSports.com, a 2009-10 member of the Football Writers Association of America, Featured Columnist at B/R for Penn State football and Columnist for FirstandBigTen.com, a college football blog focusing on the Big

Monday, January 25, 2010

'Passionate' Tebow tries to show scouts he can play QB in NFL - Arizona Daily Star

'Passionate' Tebow tries to show scouts he can play QB in NFL - Arizona Daily Star
Patrick Semansky Tim Tebow is at Senior Bowl. MOBILE, Ala. - The questions came at Tim Tebow like a blitzing linebacker - about his mechanics, ball placement, footwork, release. All that technical stuff that the Florida quarterback will continue

NFL Capsules: Who dat? Archie's boy waiting for Super Saints - Brownsville Herald
Well, Archie’s boy might have something to say about that. In a stunning turn of events , the team led through its formative years by a strong-armed quarterback named Archie Manning has finally made it to the Super Bowl. And look who’s standing

NFL Scraps Plan for 2nd Game in Britain in 2010 - ABC News
The NFL has scrapped plans to play a second regular-season game in Britain next season. Last week, the league announced that the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos would play at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 31. That will mark the fourth straight

Wireless And Mobile Content Channel Capabilities With The Release Of - Transworld News

Wireless And Mobile Content Channel Capabilities With The Release Of - Transworld News
TinBu, a leading provider of interactive Web-based content channels, has expanded its capabilities to serve the growing wireless, outdoor digital display, and mobile content platform arena through XML data feeds in the areas of lottery results

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Was Cortland State the New York Jets' lucky charm? - Syracuse Post-Standard

Was Cortland State the New York Jets' lucky charm? - Syracuse Post-Standard
David Lassman / The Post-Standard Mark Braun, owner of Doug's Fish Fry in Cortland, is a major Jets fan and season ticket holder. Many of the players ate at his restaurant when the team practiced in Cortland last summer. He's holding a Jets helmet

Outdoors briefs: Audubon to hear about birding in Costa Rica - Tri-City Herald
birding in Costa Rica at the monthly meeting of the Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church in Kennewick, at the corner of 395 and Yelm Street. Barbara Clarke, a Lower Columbia Audubon member, will talk

Friday, January 22, 2010

New Balance signs endorsement deal with Barringer - Boston Globe

New Balance signs endorsement deal with Barringer - Boston Globe
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc ., the Boston-based athletic footwear and apparel company that has generally steered clear of sports star endorsements, said today it has Jenny Barringer to a multi-year endorsement. Barringer holds the American record

Gladiators To Wear Atlanta Knights Themed Jerseys - OurSports Central
The Gwinnett Gladiators 3rd Annual "Pink in the Rink" weekend dedicated to cancer research fundraising is scheduled for February 12th, 13th and 14th at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. The general public is invited to attend with tickets starting at

Bucks Look For Two Straight Tonight In Colorado - OurSports Central
LOVELAND, CO- The Laredo Bucks of the Central Hockey League look for their second straight win tonight when they travel to take on the Colorado Eagles at the Budweiser Events Center. Game time is 8:05pm. The Bucks enter tonight's game two points

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Pirates make their way into Kittanning - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Pirates make their way into Kittanning - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
largest metropolitan areas, but said he still understands the importance of connecting with every community — large and small — that falls within the teams' television and radio market. That's why the Pirates Winter Caravan, a long-running

Freddy Sanchez undergoes shoulder surgery - Modesto Bee
Bochy had earlier told KNBR radio of Sanchez's surgery. The skipper said it would "be close" for Sanchez to be ready by opening day. The 32-year-old Sanchez was bothered by injuries to his left shoulder and left knee last season after joining the

San Francisco Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez undergoes shoulder - Inside Bay Area
Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez has undergone left shoulder surgery, and it's unclear if he will be ready by opening day. Manager Bruce Bochy confirmed to the Associated Press on Thursday night that Sanchez had an arthroscopic procedure. Bochy

Charlotte Motor Speedway media tour day 4 notes, quotes - Motorsport.com
The NHRA is going four-wide. NHRA President Tom Compton, Speedway Motorsports Inc. chairman and CEO Bruton Smith and 16-time Funny Car champion John Force were on hand Thursday to announce the inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals to be held March 25-28

Women's Basketball: Graham’s 24 points lead LSU past South Carolina - LSU Reveille
LSU coach Van Chancellor said Graham’s scoring was a refreshing turnaround from recent games, including a pickup game with Chancellor’s young grandson after the coach’s radio show at Walk-On’s this week. “She had nine lousy points

Despite a famous dad, Murray earned his job with Wildcats - Arizona Daily Star

Despite a famous dad, Murray earned his job with Wildcats - Arizona Daily Star
Except for the fact that his well-known father was rooting in person for the other team during Arizona's infamous 2005 Elite Eight meltdown, Luke Murray is aware there could be a perception about how he obtained his current position on the Wildcats

At Issue - Product Design & Development
I was reading up on the latest forms of non-violent protest in the workplace and stumbled across an interesting new concept that shows how a disgruntled workforce can react after it reaches its breaking point. While the fad seems to accomplish little

Paynter teachers volunteer for fundraiser based on 'Dancing with the - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Danielle Larkin, a Paynter Elementary School second-grade teacher, dances with professional dancer Doug Wible, of Monongahela, at a practice after school hours in the school hallway. The "Dancing with the Teachers" fundraiser is Jan. 30. Watching her

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

NFL Pick and NFL draft - Salon

NFL Pick and NFL draft - Salon
The Detroit Lions have signed recruit running back Aaron Brown, according to the squad's website. Brown, a sixth-rotund drink collect out of Texas Christian, is known for his quickness out of the backfield and is expected to compete as the earnings

Limerick players come out fighting - Irish Times

Limerick players come out fighting - Irish Times
Limerick hurling crisis: With Justin McCarthy’s future as almost certain to top the agenda at tonight’s county board meeting, 24 players from last year’s panel have issued a lengthy statement outlining their grievances with the Limerick

Sports on TV/radio - News-Leader.com
College men: Tennessee at Alabama, 6 p.m.--ESPN College men: Clemson at Georgia Tech, 6 p.m.--ESPN2 College men: Indiana St. at Missouri St., 7:05 p.m.-- Fox Sports Network, KTXR 101.3 FM High school boys: Nixa at Kickapoo, 7:30 p.m. -- Mediacom

Big wins have OU confident - Tulsa World
By GUERIN EMIG World Sports Writer Published: 1/19/2010 2:19 AM Last Modified: 1/19/2010 2:29 AM NORMAN — Willie Warren celebrated Oklahoma's victory over Missouri last Saturday by lifting the 4-year-old son of assistant coach Bryan Goodman on his

Local sports briefs - Newburyport Daily News
Registration for the Newburyport Pioneer Baseball/Softball League's spring season is open. Players must be at least 6 years of age as of April 30, 2010. For additional information regarding registration, please access the Web site: (www

Buffalo Bills eye Chan Gailey as new coach - Democrat and Chronicle
If you believe everything you read, and you happened to stumble upon Chan Gailey's Wikipedia page Monday afternoon, you would think that the 57-year-old is the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills. It was right there, the very first line of the entry

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Martin: How do you like me now? - Topeka Capital-Journal

Martin: How do you like me now? - Topeka Capital-Journal
ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla respectfully calls Martin “the angriest coach in America,” but Martin’s Wildcats have learned to feed off that emotion. Martin, in his three seasons as a first-time college head coach, has learned to keep a watchful

ESPN - ESPN.com
DURHAM, N.C. -- Three players have been kicked off the Duke football team for conduct unbecoming of members of the program. Blue Devils coach David Cutcliffe said Sunday night that freshmen John Drew, Kyle Griswould and Brandon Putnam had been

ESPN2, Tennis Channel Serve Up More Coverage From Australian Open - Multichannel Online
By and large, ESPN2's coverage from Melbourne, which will be showcased in high-definition for the first time on ESPN2 HD, breaks down into three windows: live matches Elsewhere, ESPN Interactive TV is exclusive to DirecTV subscribers, who can

SU-ND Highlights ESPN's "Big Monday" - SUAthletics.com
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - #5/5 Syracuse (17-1, 4-1) caps a season-long three-game road trip on Monday, Jan. 18 with a 7 p.m. matchup against Notre Dame (14-4, 3-2) at the Joyce Center. The game is SU’s second in three days and is the first installment of

ESPN - ESPN.com
@ CharlieCreme Tommy, not sure what you mean as to where they would stand, but this is a historic team regardless of the exact number. about 4 hours ago @ CharlieCreme I've had ND third. I probably will drop them to fourth and slide Tenn back to

Minor League Baseball Return To Macon - WXIA 11 Alive

Minor League Baseball Return To Macon - WXIA 11 Alive
Enterprises signed a three-year lease with Macon in September to use the city's historic baseball park for a minor league starting this summer. The league -- described by organizers as a rookie league -- would let players fresh from college who weren

National League - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has never shied away from telling folks that his dream is to manage in the major leagues someday. As the new skipper for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, the Baseball Hall of Famer is now just one step from that goal -- and

Has Dontrelle Willis Psyched Himself Out of Major League Baseball? - Bleacherreport.com
Dontrelle Willis had one of the most promising baseball careers of anyone in MLB when he was the National League's Rookie of the Year in 2003. He helped lead the Florida Marlins to their second World Series Championship in 10 years. He was 14-6 with

Starting Nine: National League West - Bleacherreport.com
Last but least in our Starting Nine series is the National League West. Usually known as the worst offensive division in baseball, the NL West has improved offensively this offseason. The San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks in particular

Major League Baseball - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court doesn't seem interested in immediately giving the National Football League the same antitrust law protection enjoyed by Major League baseball. Justices on Wednesday seemed skeptical of arguments that the NFL

Bob Ford: How little we've learned from scandals - Philadelphia Daily News

Bob Ford: How little we've learned from scandals - Philadelphia Daily News
Here in the front row of Short Attention Span Theater, where America comes for its sports news, Mark McGwire's jaw-dropping admission that he used steroids during his baseball career has been neatly overtaken by equally shocking reports that some

Decision on Steroid Era stats must come before class of 2013 - Democrat and Chronicle
The most interesting voting in the history of baseball's Hall of Fame will be for the class of 2013. At least four of those former players — Bonds, Clemens, Sosa and Piazza — would've been cinch selections on their first try. But they played in

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Rafael Benitez refuses to discuss his future at Liverpool - FA Cup - ESPN.com

Rafael Benitez refuses to discuss his future at Liverpool - FA Cup - ESPN.com
Liverpool chief Rafael Benitez side-stepped questions about his job at Anfield as the club's season plunged deeper into crisis following their shock FA Cup replay defeat to Championship strugglers Reading. Liverpool were booed off after their 2-1

Brian Schottenheimer Not Interested In Buffalo Bills Coaching Job, ESPN Reports - WGRZ TV
BUFFALO, NY - New York Jets Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has informed the Buffalo Bills he is not interested in becoming the team's next head coach, according to a report from ESPN.com . Citing sources, ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Schottenheimer , the son of Former San Diego

Ne-Yo to join Keri Hilson at ESPN Super Bowl bash - WBOC
NEW YORK (AP) - The teams haven't been decided for the Super Bowl, but the entertainment lineup is already shaping up. ESPN The Magazine said Monday that Ne-Yo and Keri Hilson have been tapped to perform at its annual party on Feb. 5. That's two days before the Super Bowl. This year's Super Bowl is

ESPN to air 14 races this season and ABC gets 3 - Chicago Tribune
ESPN executive vice president John Skipper says the decision is based on the cable network's higher ratings. ESPN has aired six races a year the past three seasons, while ABC has had 11 each year. ESPN's portion of the NASCAR schedule will begin with

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Cannon removed from talk show slot on 104.7 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cannon removed from talk show slot on 104.7 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Clear Channel officials removed sports talk show host Ellis Cannon from their airwaves starting yesterday, his ratings-popular, weeknight two hours replaced by nonstop political programming at WPGB-FM, also known as News Talk 104.7. Cannon, 50, the

Bill Conlin: The truth sets McGwire free - Philadelphia Daily News
PANDORA'S BOX flew open yesterday, and you better duck, here comes another flock of them. The little Dutch Boy just pulled his finger out of the dike, and you better swim, here comes the whole damned Zuider Zee. The big, freckled redhead who told a

Berry Tramel: Old man winner still in season - Daily Oklahoman
We talk often of Favre’s longevity, of his record 285 straight Berry Tramel: 405-760-8080; Berry Tramel can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including AM-640 and FM-98.1.

Grant McElroy - Bleacherreport.com

Grant McElroy - Bleacherreport.com
Grant is an American man. He'll come into your town, he'll help you party down. He is an American man. Grant primarily writes about fantasy sports and has had roughly twenty articles from this site picked up by CBS and Fox. Other than writing, Grant

Home Games: What To Do, Where To Sign Up - Ithaca Journal
* Neil's Archery is taking signups for youth winter archery leagues and instructional classes. Classes for all skill levels run every Saturday through March 31. Information: 786-7535, tom.neilsarchery@gmail.com or www.neilsarchery.com . * A six-week

National sports in brief - The Sun News
Assault charges against former Clemson soccer coach Trevor Adair for an incident with his daughters have been dismissed. Instead, Adair's attorney Ryan Beasley said Tuesday the coach will pay a $1,092 fine to the city of Clemson for violating a noise

In Search Of Images Worth 1,000 Results - Wall Street Journal
If you've ever visualized something in your head but couldn't think of its name, you might appreciate a new method of online discovery: visual search. This week, I tested forms of visual search from two companies that hold some serious clout when it

Dad says daughter attacked, demands action from Waterford schools - Oakland Press
A Waterford Township father is upset that the Waterford school district is allowing a teen hockey player to continue participating in sports after the father said his teen daughter Todd Fox, an attorney for the girl’s family, said the incident

ISU men's basketball: Craig Brackins says it all through his Tweets - Des Moines Register

ISU men's basketball: Craig Brackins says it all through his Tweets - Des Moines Register
Lately, some of his Tweets have been a response to anonymous Internet postings and talk-radio critics wondering if he shouldn't have performed better in games leading up to shadowed the Cyclone star throughout the game from end to end, picking up

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Eagles-Cowboys, other rematches give NFL playoffs familiar feel - Delaware County Daily Times

Eagles-Cowboys, other rematches give NFL playoffs familiar feel - Delaware County Daily Times
The most interesting question heading into the wild-card weekend was how much contempt familiarity would breed. Only nine times in the 20 years since the NFL adopted the current playoff system had the same teams faced off to end the regular season

2009-10 NFL Playoff Preview and Predictions: From Beginning To End - Bleacherreport.com
The NFL regular season is over and the 12 playoff teams are set. As the playoffs begin who will make the trip to Miami to play for the Super Bowl title. First, we all can agree that the NFL is a quarterback driven league and every team but the New

Arlington Christian hires Robert Edwards as new football coach - Newnan Times-Herald

Arlington Christian hires Robert Edwards as new football coach - Newnan Times-Herald
Published Sunday, January 10, 2010 in Sports Arlington Christian hires Robert Edwards as new football coach By Chris Goltermann The Times-Herald FAIRBURN - Pete Carroll's phone may be ringing off the hook of late. But not every call to Southern Cal's

Ex-NFL Star May Avoid Trial on Pot Charges - The Ledger
The reason Mitchell won't have to worry anymore: Police have taken too long to bring a case against him to court, his lawyer says. Mitchell, a former Kathleen High standout, played for UCLA and the Philadelphia Eagles. The marijuana accusation

Naperville's broad canvas - Post-Tribune
L ess is more when it comes to designing and operating a luxury hotel that also helps protect the planet. In fact, the Arista Hotel, opened September 2008 in Naperville, Ill., was conceptualized by Chicago-based architect Dirk Lohan, grandson of Mies

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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Another stealth pursuit for Red Sox? - ESPN.com

Another stealth pursuit for Red Sox? - ESPN.com
The Red Sox, who maintained radio silence before signing free-agent pitcher John Lackey and were almost as circumspect in their pursuit of free-agent third baseman Adrian Beltre before signing him, are conducting another stealth operation, this time

All-Star Voting: Fourth Returns - Hoops World
NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2010 – Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers 2010 NBA All-Star Balloting presented by T-Mobile, with associate partner 2K Sports, allows fans worldwide to vote daily for their favorite players as starters for the 2010 NBA All

Connecticut residents hungry for Food Network, HGTV - TMCnet
It was early Friday morning, not long after the clock had struck midnight, announcing the start of a new year. Passeck, who lives in Fairfield, decided to flip on one of her favorite cable channels, the Food Network. But instead of finding a chef

New Ford Tech Takes Connectivity to the Car - PC Magazine
It also incorporates Sirius Travel Link services like weather maps, movie listings, gas prices, and sports scores, as well as 3D visual landmarks. "To get a map update with MyFord, you simply take the old SD card out of the Media Hub and pop in a new

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

NBA must make example out of Arenas - Seattle Post Intelligencer

NBA must make example out of Arenas - Seattle Post Intelligencer
The most tragic incident of all took place in football when Washington Redskins All-Pro safety Sean Taylor was murdered during a robbery of his Miami Sebastian Telfair, Lonnie Baxter and Scottie Pippen over the years. It's clear the commissioner

Hawks regain their offensive momentum, end 4-game skid by beating - FOX2now.com

Hawks regain their offensive momentum, end 4-game skid by beating - FOX2now.com
ATLANTA (AP) — Jamal Crawford and the Atlanta Hawks used one of their best shooting nights of the season to end a four-game losing streak and beat the struggling New Jersey Nets 119-89 on Wednesday night. Crawford scored 29 points and Joe Johnson

Sosa's season-high 26 points lead Louisville to a 92-70 victory over - FOX2now.com
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Edgar Sosa scored a season-high 26 points and Samardo Samuels added 17 points as Louisville held off a first-half charge from Providence to take a 92-70 victory on Wednesday night. After the Cardinals opened with a 14-0 lead

Panasonic Adds Major New Content and Features to VIERA CAST(TM) HDTVs - TMCnet
LAS VEGAS, Jan 06, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Panasonic, the industry leader in high-quality Plasma and LCD HDTVs and a major developer of the Blu-ray format, announced today that Fox Sports, Netflix, Pandora, and Twitter services, and the Skype

Midwest fishing report - Chicago Sun-Times

Midwest fishing report - Chicago Sun-Times
FISH OF THE WEEK: Paul Pezalla nabbed his second Fish of the Week with this 15-pound, 13-ounce carp caught on New Year's Day. Chicago's foremost carp fisherman, and founder of Wacker Bait & Tackle in Broadview, Pezalla was fishing in the Carp Anglers

Monday, January 4, 2010

DeWine family buys a baseball franchise - Dayton Daily News

DeWine family buys a baseball franchise - Dayton Daily News
Baseball and the DeWine family of Cedarville go together like cheese and (De)wine. The family patriarch, Dick DeWine, was a devout and fervent fan of the Cincinnati Reds up until his death last year. Every year, he had season tickets right behind the

Testing boundaries: Hall of Fame vote debate heating up - USA Today
Roberto Alomar, who played five of his 17 seasons with the Blue Jays from 1991 to 1995, was a regular All-Star and Gold Glove second baseman, but a 1996 spitting incident involving an umpire could cost him votes. Andre Dawson is the leading holdover

John Masci - Bleacherreport.com

John Masci - Bleacherreport.com
I live in a nearby suburb of Buffalo with my wife and best friend Melanie for 11 years. I have been an avid Sabres fan since the later years of Gilbert Perrault . It didn't take long for me to be come fascinated by goalies, the mysterious guys behind

Elway: Team Doesn't Have Good Home Field Advantage - News 4
Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway joins CBS4 Sports Insiders Vic Lombardi and Gary Miller on their ESPN Radio 1600 show every week to talk Broncos. His Monday Morning Quarterback segment can be heard at 8 a.m. DENVER (CBS4) - What's the morning

People: Tiger Woods gets tough guy makeover - San Jose Mercury News
Under all that country club attire, Tiger Woods is apparently one intimidating golfer. Looking more like a guy working out in a prison yard than the world's greatest golfer, Woods appears on the cover of the February Vanity Fair shirtless, pumping

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Broadcasters' woes could spell trouble for free TV - Courier-Journal

Broadcasters' woes could spell trouble for free TV - Courier-Journal
NEW YORK — For more than 60 years, TV stations have broadcast news, sports and entertainment for free and made their money by showing commercials. That might not work much longer. The business model is unraveling at ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and the local

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Time Warner may drop some Fox channels - Stockhouse

Time Warner may drop some Fox channels - Stockhouse
subscribers to Time Warner Cable Inc. A contract between Time Warner and News Corp would lose their Fox channels, including Fox Sports West, FX and Prime Ticket. The network's news programming on Fox News Channel is not affected as it is covered

Report: Billick to interview with Bills - Weblogs.baltimoresun.com
Brian Billick is expected to interview for the Buffalo Bills head coaching job, Yahoo! Sports reported today . The report attributes the information to three unnamed sources and quotes Billick as saying he had not had any contact "so far" with the

2009 foreclosures set another record in Wisconsin - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Preliminary figures show there were 30,624 foreclosure filings in the state last year, up almost 20% from a record 25,541 in 2008, Madison-based ForeclosureAlarm.com, which tracks foreclosures through court documents, reported Saturday. Experts said

Orange Bowl: Will throwback offense throw the Hawkeyes? - Des Moines Register
Miami, Fla. - A mischievous grin swept across Paul Johnson's face as he took a verbal pitch from the media and entered another discussion on the spread-option offense. "There is no magic elixir," Georgia Tech's well-traveled football coach explained

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.

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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
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