Jackets outlast ThrashersFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:43AMCOLUMBUS -- The Atlanta Thrashers needed a break. Instead, they got more bad news.
Customer ServiceFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:42AMSAKHIR, Bahrain - Force India's Adrian Sutil set the fastest time in the opening practice session of the Formula One season at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday.
Badminton: Susan Egelstaff comes close to upsetFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:42AMSUSAN EGELSTAFF did Scotland proud by fighting all the way before going out in three tense games to world champion Lan Lu in a magnificent second-round match in the women'
Impressive Waratahs flog Lions 73-12Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:42AMA newly shorn Drew Mitchell spearheaded a record-breaking NSW effort as the Waratahs answered their critics with a 73-12 thrashing of the Lions in the Super 14 rugby clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Friday.
Taking memories to the stageFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:41AMBy Jackie Alexander Staff writer The motley crew of actors assemble, some frozen in place, and prepare for rehearsal Wednesday night at the Insomniac Theatre.
Second- and third-year pros carry load for the WB/S PenguinsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:41AMWILKES-BARRE - From the moment it became clear that top scorers like Chris Minard, Jeff Taffe and Janne Pesonen wouldn't be returning, there has been plenty of talk about second- and third-year pros carrying the load for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguin
Flames of fury in TshwaneFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:40AMTshwane experienced its third service delivery protest of the week; this time in informal settlements outside Atteridgeville.
Alabama advances in SEC Basketball TournamentFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:40AMNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Alabama Crimson Tide had blown enough leads this season to know nothing is safe. The South Carolina Gamecocks got too comfortable nursing an 18-point margin.
Button already at home at McLarenFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:40AMJenson Button insists he already feels part of the McLaren team, just two months after making his move from Brawn GP official. The defending F1 champion had been part of the Brawn team in its various guises since 2003 when he left Renault to join BAR, but elected to switch teams over the winter when Brawn was taken over by Mercedes. Buttons move to Woking wasnt made official until the New Year ...
Magic swimmers finish regular season undefeatedThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:14PMThe Monticello Magic boys’ swim team finished the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record after dominating the Elk River Elks at the Monticello Middle School pool Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Hawks' season ends in heartbreakThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:14PMSupposedly overmatched by a true hockey tradition, the North Wright County RiverHawks made the six-hour bus trip up to Roseau and looked completely unimpressed with the “Ram Mystique” for three periods.
Boys pull off section swimming shockerThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:12PMMonticello got great performances from its two biggest swimmers - Scott Albares and Paul Fair - and contributions from portions of the team that literally missed out on the True Section 2A swim meet, all to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season.
President Obama's Yellowstone Trip Footage Released (VIDEO)Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:12PMThe White House released never-before-seen footage of President Obama's family trip to Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 2009, continuing a long-standing tradition of presidents visiting the park. Chester A. Arthur was the first president to visit it in 1883, and the last one before Obama was Bill Clinton in 1995.
Magic boys get a big boostThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:12PMKevin Flesch scored 20 points, and senior Clinton Dixon poured in 16 for the Magic boys basketball team in a huge, 60-53 road win in Cambridge, but it wasn’t the stat sheet that mattered to head coach Bruce Balder-Lanoue or the Monticello players.
Democrats, White House close in on health billThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:12PMHouse Democratic leaders on Thursday worked to rally their rank-and-file members around last-minute agreements on insurance taxes and prescription drug coverage that could move President Barack Obama's overhaul of the nation's health care system a step closer to reality.
Baseball Capsules: Hunter says black Latino players are 'impostors'Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:26AMPHOENIX — Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter insists he meant no harm toward Latino players when he referred to them as "impostors" while discussing the number of African-Americans in the major leagues.
Real stunned by Lyon, out of Champions LeagueThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:22AMReal Madrid failed to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals for the sixth straight season when they were dumped out 2-1 on aggregate by Olympique Lyon on Wednesday
Guay third at World Cup downhill raceThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:22AMErik Guay is proving he’s one of Canada’s most consistent skiers, hitting the podium on Wednesday after a third-place tie in a World Cup downhill race
Finals boundThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:21AMBATON ROUGE -- Finally. After five years of frustration, close games, closer losses, unfinished business and unfulfilled dreams, the Catholic High Lady Panthers soccer team gets its first shot at the big time -- the right to play for a state championship.
Last Updated on Sunday, Feb 28, 2010 - 06:09:09 am CSTThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:20AMSHREVEPORT -- The scene said it all. Catholic High goalie Lauren Jolivette surrounded by teammates, Sacred Heart forward Katherine Moody at the bottom of a dog pile.
Ice Hockey: Capitals have no sympathy for DevilsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:19AMEDINBURGH Capitals had double cause for celebration last night when they tamed Cardiff Devils and added a new British forward to their line-up.
Siddons sympathises with Raqibul, but Shakib fumesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:19AMBangladesh's coach, Jamie Siddons, believes that Raqibul Hasan will soon come to regret his "rash and emotional" decision to retire from international cricket on the eve of the first Test against England in Chittagong
Pellegrini backed after Real exitThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:17AMREAL MADRID director general Jorge Valdano gave coach Manuel Pellegrini a vote of confidence in the wake of last night's Champions League exit to Lyon.
Welcome to Afghanistan? No, NorfolkWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:12PMTo a casual observer there is little to distinguish the peaceful country lane seven miles north of Thetford from any other slice of rural Norfolk. That is until you spy the high fence and the sodden young fusilier standing guard in the rain. Beyond the boundary, far from prying eyes, lies a very different world. Instead of thatched cottages there are mud compounds and instead of the famous ...
MLS Alums: Weekly roundupWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:12PMA look at the latest news and performances of former Major League Soccer standouts around the globe, including standout performances for club and national team by Carlos Bocanegra.
Rooney and Park take the plaudits after Man United’s 4-0 winWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:11PMMANCHESTER, March 11 — Alex Ferguson paid his expected tribute to two-goal Wayne Rooney after Manchester United’s 4-0 thrashing of AC Milan last night but also had special praise for tireless midfielder Park Ji-sung. Rooney, who scored twice in the 3-2 San Siro victory that put United in such a commanding position, weighed in with two more at Old Trafford as United swept into the Champions ...
3 Americans Detained In Iran Phone HomeWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:11PMCindy Hickey had rehearsed what she would say to her son when she finally got to talk to him months after he was detained in Iran. When the time came, the conversation lasted only about a minute, she said, "so it was hard to say a lot."
Air Force advances past WyomingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:11PMLAS VEGAS — Air Force came out asserting its tempo today to beat Wyoming 59-40 and earned another night at the Mountain West Conference tournament.
Real Madrid, AC Milan out of Champions LeagueWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:09PMReal Madrid was eliminated by Lyon in the second round of the European Champions League, courtesy a 1-1 draw Wednesday night, and Manchester United advanced to the quarter-finals with a 4-0 rout of AC Milan.
Elderly Ont. man charged in shooting death of OPP officerWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:09PMThe Ontario Provincial Police have charged 70-year-old Fred Preston of Sundridge, Ont., with first-degree murder in the death of OPP Const. Vu Pham.
TV star's single Twitter pal: 'It's totally nuts'Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:09PMCONWAY TOWNSHIP, Michigan - Last week, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers.This week, she has 20,000 - as well as a new iMac computer and offers to help pay for a dress and drinks for her wedding.The unsuspecting rural...
Hats off to KeithWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:16AMA week of heartfelt tributes for Macc Town’s popular manager Keith Alexander is set to reach an emotional climax this weekend. Fans will bid farewell to the club’s boss at the Moss Rose on Saturday with a ‘hats off to Keith’ tribute.
Vier's final pushWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:15AMEchoing sentiments of classmates Marqus Blakely and Maurice Joseph, Vier said he couldn't dream a better way to cap his college career than to climb a ladder, snip the net in front of UVM's fans and trot into the NCAA tournament.
Vier's final pushWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:14AMNick Vier has played in a program-record 129 games for the University of Vermont men’s basketball team. None nearly as important for the Catamount senior point guard as No. 130.
Liberators finish 20-8 after ‘put-back’Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:12AMThe Bolivar Liberators came close — oh so close — but it was “no cigar” in their Missouri Class 4 quarterfinal game with Republic Saturday in Springfield.
Basketball: Bogut blitzes BostonWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:12AMAndrew Bogut has taken another step towards elite status, the Australian posting another double-double as he helped the Bucks to a dramatic two-point win over the Celtics.
Good morning, Buffalo: a quick look at what's happening todayWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:12AMOur lengthy dry spell is about to come to an end. The National Weather Service says clouds will move in today in advance of a storm system, and some light rain is likely before Thursday dawns. Meanwhile, we're due for the warmest days we've had all winter -- highs in the low to mid 50s today and near 60 on Thursday.
Are Games worth the money?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:10AMThe Vancouver Olympics is finally over. I couldn't be happier. Now we can get back to regular TV programs with stimulating shows like Law and Order, Desperate Housewives and American Idol. No more of those inane remarks of commentators.[...]
Def Jam CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid cancel key speech at Last MinuteWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:10AMAccording to reports, many music industry big wigs paid up to $1,000 each to hear L.A. Reid speak at the Billboard 2010 Music & Money Symposium at the St. Regis last week. However, L.A. Reid canceled at the last minute.
Man snubs U.S. law, walks out of Newport News courtWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:10AMNEWPORT NEWS — Three people who claim not to be bound by U.S. law went before a Newport News judge Tuesday making two completely different arguments.
Hudson 4, Shrewsbury 3: A perfect 10Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:23PMThe Hudson boys hockey team took its fans on one wild ride last night. The top-seeded Hawks scored two goals in a 10-second blitz late in the third period to rally and win the Division 3 Central sectional championship 4-3 over second-seeded Shrewsbury. Hudson sophomore Brian Fahey tied the game with 2:24 left, and classmate Tim Murphy netted the game winner to give Hudson its first sectional ...
UConn women's game day: vs. West VirginiaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:23PMNCAA tournament first round, TBA. DOTY-LESS? -- The status of starting guard Caroline Doty is questionable for the game after she was hit in the back of the head in the final minute of Monday's win over No. 6 Notre Dame. The Huskies have reached the final for the sixth straight season, 16 of the last 17, and the 20th time overall (15-4). The game will be a rematch of the 2006 tournament final ...
Oscar dust-up: He got Kanye'dMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:21PMToday's vocabulary lesson: Producer Elinor Burkett didn't interrupt "Music By Prudence"...
Sanderson to give state of system addressMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:20PMMARIETTA - Cobb County School District Superintendent Fred Sanderson is expected to give his state of the system address Wednesday at the school board's March work session. Although the district w...