May 2012
163 posts
An Australian business man announced plans to build a replica of the Titanic this morning, with all the luxuries of the former ship but none.Here’s the plan to build Titanic II: An Australian mining magnate has commissioned a Chinese shipyard to build a replica of World News Read more …
Bryce Harper debut magical for father, fans
Also: Batting stance guy wasted no time in mimicking Bryce Harper.Bryce Harper impressed in his MLB debut, rapping a double off the wall and nearly throwing out a runner at home plate. Is he ready for the big leagues? Colin3451: “The most impressive moment for Harper World News Read more …
Kellen Moore looking to give Lions depth at QB
In Boise, Idaho, there’s a general bewilderment that a player with 50 college victories could go undrafted. But in the N.F.L., size and arm strength are prerequisites, not luxuries.Lions look to Kellen Moore as No. 3 QB candidate. DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions World News Read more …
Video: Lisa Lampanelli Explodes at Dayana Mendoza...
Lou Ferrigno let Lisa Lampanelli know just what he thought of her on Sunday night’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” By Ree Hines Forget big business! The focus in the “Celebrity Apprentice” boardroom this season is big drama. Following last week’s episode ofLeave World News Read more …
A's agree to deal with ex-Tiger Brandon Inge
It seemed almost inevitable, Brandon Inge’s days were numbered in the Old English D. CBS Sports baseball insider, Danny Knobler, has confirmed that the Tigers have released their most veteran player this afternoon in the wake of a series World News Read more …
April 2012
165 posts
2012 NBA Playoffs: Memphis Grizzlies Vs. Los...
Get all your news updates about the Sixers or Derrick Rose and the Bulls with today’s installment of Sixers Links.Danny Granger spent time after practice working on free throws after two critical misses in Game 1.A wrap of World News Read more …
Shaq, Barkley, Magic: Derrick Rose knee injury...
After learning of Derrick Rose’s season-ending torn ACL last night, Bulls forward Kyle Korver took to Facebook to share his thoughts. What he had to say was heartfelt and classy, and a great example of how social media canThree quarters and change World News Read more …
2012 NFL Draft Grades
Chris Burke from Sports Illustrated downgraded the Browns accordingly for this apparent oversight as he handed out draft grades for his 2012 team-by-team breakdown: I don’t mind Cleveland going all-in to get Trent Richardson at No. 3.by Bob Young, columnist - Apr. 29, 2012 05:57 PM Maybe it’s futile World News Read more …
Sunday's NBA playoffs game capsule
Get all your news updates about the Sixers or Derrick Rose and the Bulls with today’s installment of Sixers Links.It remains to be seen how James will fare should the Heat make it to the Finals, World News Read more …
For Syria, A 'Lawrence Of Arabia' Moment
Lawrence of Arabia is a movie about three plucky carpenters who get into all kinds of trouble, and– wait, no, it’s about a guy named Lawrence who spends a.By Anthonie Tonnon On Saturday VOLUME and Barkers are celebrating Record Store Day and Barker’s 40th birthday World News Read more …
Cowboys' wow came early, needs later
The Dallas Cowboys used their only pick in the sixth round (#186 overall) to draft tight end James Hanna from Oklahoma.The Dallas Cowboys closed out their portion of the 2012 NFL draft by drafting inside linebacker Caleb McSurdy from Montana with World News Read more …
2012 NFL Draft Winners and Losers: Colts stay on...
Robert Griffin III greets fans at the 2012 NFL Draft. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL). NFL Network @nflnetwork – “@RGIII is styling with his baby blue suit! Whadda ya say @DhaniJones, @kirkmorrison, @michealcostello?SB Nation is a collection of over 300 individual communities, each offering high quality year-round coverage and conversation led by fans World News Read more …
Review: 'The Five-Year Engagement':...
by Jason Barr Posted:April 28th, 2012 at 3:26 pm In this week’s Top 5, you’ll find a slew of new assets for GI Joe: Retaliation, video interviews with Jason Segel, Emily Blunt and more for The Five-Year Engagement, the first images from DjangoWith Five-Year World News Read more …
NFL Draft 2012: Washington Redskins make surprise...
Contributor Network – 9 hours ago For the second consecutive night, the Cleveland Browns managed to make headlines with a pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. While Thursday night’s selections caused plenty of back-and-forth debate between both fans andTony Ding/AP By Mark Snyder Friday was a celebration for Michigan World News Read more …
Winners and losers from Day 1 of NBA playoffs
Two of the NBA’s best offenses square off to open the 2012 NBA season. But offensively there is no comparison. Especially in the second half of the year the Sixers offense has been dreadful and it doesn’t seem that World News Read more …
Weird 2012 NFL Draft Picks: Videos
These gifs of the 2012 NFL Draft picks are worth a thousand words. 1. Indianapolis Colts – Andrew Luck. 2. Washington Redskins- Robert Griffin III. 4. Minnesota Vikings – Matt Kalil. 5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Justin BlackmonThe Jaguars and Buccaneers have exchanged draft picks in the 2012 NFL Draft, giving the Jaguars the 5th selection.Contributor Network World News Read more …
WR A.J. Jenkins formally introduced by 49ers
That’s not the case with Illinois wide receiver A.J. Jenkins , the San Francisco 49ers No. 30 overall selection in this year’s draft. “Some guys are strictly Xs (flanker),” general manager Trent Baalke said right after making JenkinsFriday, April 27th, 2012 edition of World News Read more …
Space shuttle Enterprise flies to NYC
The Space Shuttle Enterprise flies into New York on an 747 Friday. The Shuttle is planned to fly over Manhattan and some iconic structures like the StatUe of Liberty before making its descent into Kennedy airport. Eventually New York will house theUPDATE: The Shuttle landed at JFK World News Read more …
Arbor Day and the history of living green
Most importantly, theyget more » A special Arbor Day celebration is underway Friday afternoon at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo. Our own Sheri Jones spoke to more than a thousand third graders about Arbor Day at the event. The Michigan Arbor Day AllianceArbor Day, first observed World News Read more …
Top NFL draft pick Andrew Luck starts contract...
They booed Andrew Luck, the first man taken in the draft. Jets fans would boo puppies. (There was one moment when some fans there rebelled, chanting “JETS suck! suck! suck!” That was fun.) The Viewers: Though this year’s event was a World News Read more …
Miami Dolphins take QB Ryan Tannehill with No. 8...
The Cleveland Browns’ first pick of the first round is the one that’s gotten all the 2012 NFL Mock Draft heat—the moment they failed to snare Robert Griffin III with it, Ryan Tannehill’s ascent began—but their second pick, at No.By Sports Network World News Read more …
Joel Ward not letting tweets ruin win
Following the Bruins’ Game 7 OT loss to the Capitals on a goal scored by Joel Ward, some took to social media outlets to express their frustrations with racial slurs and vulgarities. Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward, one of the NHL’s few World News Read more …
NFL Mock Draft 2012: Matt Kalil, Trent Richardson...
Dennis was first seen as a middle-round pick, but dropped to a likely late-round or free-agent acquisition earlier this week in some mock drafts. Now, the 6-foot-3, 315-pounder is once again considered a mid-round draft pick.ESPN draft analyst and Baltimore native Mel Kiper put World News Read more …
Arizona Immigration Law Could Lead to Big Changes
Apr. 25, 2012 - The Supreme Court suggested Wednesday it does not agree with the Obama administration’s argument that Arizona exceeded its authority when it made a records check part of a state law aimed at driving illegal immigrants out of the state.Supporters of World News Read more …
'The Raven,' With John Cusack, Directed...
John Cusack stars as legendary mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe in The Raven, which opens in theaters tomorrow, and so far the reviews of the film are tell-tale signs that point to it being a disappoBy Leah Rozen “Nevermore” is precisely World News Read more …
Obama, Jimmy Fallon slow-jam the news
Obama made his first appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. President Barack Obama made his first appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. People has named Beyonce as the World’s Most Beautiful Woman. People magazine has named Beyonce KnowlesAs always, Fallon World News Read more …
Heart Attack Grill lives up to its name — again
Las Vegas’ Heart Attack Grill claimed another victim when a woman dining at the artery-clogging restaurant was rushed to the hospital after appearing to heart attack symptoms. Would you eat there?By NewsCore LAS VEGAS - The Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas appears to have lived World News Read more …
Atlanta Falcons Asante Samuel happy to join...
It appears as though the Eagles will trade Asante Samuel to the Falcons.FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons acquired four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel from the Philadelphia Eagles for a seventh-round draft pick on.After dangling Asante Samuel on the trade market since World News Read more …
Metta World Peace: 'Erratic passion'...
In response to Metta World Peace’s vicious blow to the side of James Harden’s head during a game last Sunday, the NBA announced that he would be suspended for seven games Tuesday. This makes thirteen suspensionsin-game actions of one of its most heavily penalized World News Read more …
Dried Salton Sea Could Produce 'Clouds Of...
By ELIZABETH VARIN, Staff Writer The Salton Sea board’s executive director has resigned his position just as the local board looks to gain more power in res.Add Contact. This photo was taken on April 21, 2012 using a Nikon D700. 2 views 0 comments 0 favorites 0 galleries. This photo belongs to. gpa.1001’s photostream (490) · Bombay World News Read more …
Metta World Peace suspended 7 games
The Lakers’ Metta World Peace has been suspended for seven games without pay for striking the Thunder’s James Harden in the head with his elbow, the NBA announced today. “The concussion suffered by JamesMetta World Peace has been suspended for seven games without pay World News Read more …
Mad cow disease confirmed in Calif. dairy cow,...
The United States Department of Agriculture has just confirmed the country’s fourth case of mad cow disease, according to news reports. The case was a dairy cow in central California, Reuters reported.California officials said Tuesday afternoon that the detection of a Central Valley dairy cow infected with Mad World News Read more …
Roger Clemens' Defense Calls Evidence...
WASHINGTON — The complexity of the Roger Clemens perjury retrial showed itself in many ways Monday — before a jury that knows little about baseball. The prosecutor’s hour-long opening statement was a ramblingFREDERIC J. FROMMER, AP Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, leaves the Federal Courthouse Monday, World News Read more …
Deion Sanders' estranged wife denies...
UPDATE-Deion Sanders and Tracey Edmonds appearance together at the Broadway play “A Streetcar Named Desire” may have been the basis for his estranged wife Pilar Sanders to launch her alleged attack on Monday. Apparently what could have World News Read more …
Planetary Resources Aims to Mine Asteroids for...
Planetary Resources will reportedly announce later today that it’s developing and selling low-cost spacecraft to mine asteroids close to the Earth. The.When first we heard about Planetary Resources — the mysterious space company launching tomorrow with the backing World News Read more …
Mad-Cow Case Confirmed in Central California, USDA...
US officials announced a case of mad cow disease in a dairy cow in California. It is only the fourth such case detected in the US since the first case was identified in 2003. Q: Is it safe to drink milk or eat beef? A: Yes. The new World News Read more …
NFL Draft: Andrew Luck will be first pick, Colts...
Click through the jump to see some of the interesting betting lines for this weekend’s NFL Draft courtesy of Bovada. Star-divide. Miscellaneous Draft Odds. 2012 NFL Draft - How many QB’s will be selected in the 1st Rd?NFL commissioner Roger Goodell World News Read more …
Ivan Rodriguez back in Texas, this time to retire
Ivan Rodriguez is back in Texas again. This time, the 14-time All-Star catcher is retiring.Three Big Ones From Ivan Rodriguez. by Matt Klaassen - April 23, 2012. Ivan Rodriguez is reportedly slated to announce his retirement from baseball today. There will be much written about his impressive career, World News Read more …
2012 NFL draft: Redskins' defensive needs...
If an NFL teams needs a spark on special teams and is willing to risk injury, Claiborne could certainly provide some big play ability returning kicks. Another spot the Bucs may look to draft in this position is running back. Tampa has a World News Read more …
'Mad Men' recap: Howard Johnson's...
‘Mad Men’ recap: Howard Johnson’s leaves a bad taste in Don Draper’s mouth. April 23rd, 2012 | Author: Fаntаѕtіс rooms, dining, banquet halls аnd more – аt Howard Johnson located іn Toms River, NJ! Save n Here wіll bе areas οf light rain’Mad Men’ recap: Howard Johnson’s leaves a bad taste in Don Draper’s mouth. April 23rd, 2012 | Author: Fаntаѕtіс...
'Think Like a Man' dominates at the box...
LOS ANGELES — The ensemble comedy “Think Like a Man” opened as the weekend’s top box-office draw with $33.6 million. Debuting at No. 2 was the romantic drama “The Lucky One” with $22.5 million. “The Hunger Games” slipped to No.The ensemble comedy starring Gabrielle Union, debuted to $33 million, pushing the blockbuster World News Read more …
Kevin Love will sit out rest of Timberwolves'...
You may not know that I believe in Love, but when it comes to recent on-court incidents, Love’s was a little worse. Luis Scola had nowhere to go, was on the ground defenseless when Kevin Love decided World News Read more …
Metta World Peace Elbows James Harden: Lakers...
However, the likely suspension of Ron Artestsorry, Metta World Peace will open more front court opportunities come the Lakers’ entrance onto the biggest stage — the Playoffs. So long as Hill continues to make the most of his opportunities though,World Peace was World News Read more …
Mother's Day 2012 Is Approaching
Six nominees have been chosen from among many entries for NBC 5’s 2012 Mother’s Day Makeover Contest. Now its up to you, our readers and viewers, to decide which mom deserves to be pampered the most. Visitors are able to vote once per World News Read more …
Meta World Peace Cheap Shot Brings Back Memories...
World Peace was making major contributions to the Lakers on both ends of the court before his ejection for yet another unpredictable outburst in the erstwhile Ron Artest’s long history of misbehavior. He had just dunked on a fast break World News Read more …
UFC 145 Octagon Observations: Jon Jones'...
Having fought his way back to an even keel in the UFC, Ben Rothwell now holds his own future in his hands, which is more than many would have thought before Saturday night in Atlanta. The heavyweight division is World News Read more …
Bruins top Capitals, force Game 7
A member of the Herald writing staff for the past 18 years, he covers the Bruins and Boston College football and also has contributed to the paper’s Patriots and Red Sox coverage. Stephen Harris has covered the Bruins and the NHL for World News Read more …
Two Late Touchdowns Lift Yankees in Boston
By John Nalbone/For The Times Yankees manager Joe Girardi announced prior to Saturday’s wild win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park that left-hander Andy Pettitte will make the next start of his comeback for the Double-A Thunder Wednesday night2 spot today as the Red World News Read more …
Dave Murphy Makes MLB All-Star Ballot as Voting...
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have agreed to put an end to personal service deals and milestone bonus clauses, ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark reports. Existing contracts with these deals or bonusesDavid Wright’s fast start follows offseason work with Virginia Wesleyan World News Read more …
Rapid Reaction: Valentine's Day Massacre
It’s understandable if Red Sox Nation is getting a bit antsy. With the Sox sitting at 4-9 and showing little fight early on this season, one has to wonder if they have what it takes to contend in the World News Read more …
