Brewers' speedy new CF Gomez working on swingFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:16AMMilwaukee Brewers' Carlos Gomez signs autographs before a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Phoenix.
IUN women lose in opening round of NAIA TournamentFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:03AMIU-Northwest fell to top-seeded Northwestern College 100-47 in the opening round of the NAIA Division II Women's National Basketball Tournament on Thursday in Sioux City, Iowa. Sharon Houston (Merrillville) led the RedHawks with 26 points on 11-of-32 shooting and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line to go with 15 rebounds. The RedHawks shot 23.6 percent from the floor and connected on only 18 field ...
Police try to ID body found in homeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:49AMGreenwood Police are working to confirm the identity and cause of death of a person whose body was found in a Johnson County home Thursday.
Tonight's TV highlightsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:40AMTONIGHT'S MUST-SEE: 'Who Do You Think You Are?' 8 p.m., NBC.
Denver Broncos Team ReportFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:19AMBrandon Marshall is not yet a Seahawk and likely won't become a Bengal, and the Broncos have to be wondering what will happen with the Pro Bowl receiver.
Bangladesh v England - live!Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:59AM65th over: England 268-2 (Cook 121, Pietersen 65) "How about this?" says Josh Robinson.
Sports FYIFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:47AMBasketball
Top hotels still strugglingFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:29AMThe occupancy figures of SA's five-star hotels remain under pressure, but it is hoped that the World Cup will bring relief.
Lindas unite!Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:28AMIn spite of all of them living in Collinsville, seven women named Linda are not aware that the city is a magnet for women of their name. The Lindas met, as they try to do monthly, on Thursday at Putters Bar and Grill at Stonebridge Country Club in Maryville.
Ducks RB LaMichael James To Change PleaWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:51PMLaMichael James, the University of Oregon's star running back, is scheduled to change his plea in a domestic violence case.
New Orleans Great, Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame Member Will Punch It Out ThursdayWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:44PMAnd I am not so sure about that Queen of Soul thing, I thought that slot was reserved for the Woman every one knows is the 'Queen of Soul' - Aretha Franklin... Freeway of Love - Pink Cadillac lyrics... Knew you'd be a vision in white - How'd you get those pants so tight?
Riders' Durant signs contract extensionWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:37PMThe Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed import quarterback Darian Durant to a contract extension.
Band on the runWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:29PMMore than 18 months after Rock Band 2 was released in the United States, Australians are still waiting for the popular music game’s local release. As predicted by Screen Play back in June 2008 , the original Rock Band lost any chance of significant success down under after it was released more than 12 months late. A hugely ambitious project, Rock Band was created by original Guitar Hero ...
Literary rebels, the Unbearables rewrite the rulesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:28PMTimes have changed for the Unbearables, a loose group of writers, poets and artists that have been a fixture in the underground New York City literary scene since the mid-1980’s. Back then they would gather in bars for “collating” parties, where each person would bring 100 or so Xerox copies of a single work and they would spend the night binding them all into a magazine called “The Unbearables ...
Disgraced Olympic sprinter Jones signs with WNBA's ShockWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:24PMTULSA, Oklahoma (AP) -- Former sprinter Marion Jones has signed with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, hoping to launch a new career after losing five Olympic medals for using steroids and doing jail time for lying to federal prosecutors.
Courage award humbles VickWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:18PMInside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honored Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award.
Hollywood reacts to Haim's deathWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:12PMStars including actress Alyssa Milano and director Kevin Smith have paid tribute to actor Corey Haim who died suddenly from an apparent drug overdose at the age of 38.
Andy Richter: 'Tonight' Exit FrustratingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:29AMAndy Richter, Conan O'Brien's sidekick at "The Tonight Show," is acknowledging some ill will toward NBC and Jay Leno in the wake of the network's late-night upheaval.
Eagles' Vick 'humbled' by courage awardWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:25AMAnimal rights supporters protest outside the banquet hall where Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is honored for receiving the Ed Block Courage Award on Tuesday in Baltimore.
Blalock signs minor league contract with RaysWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMDennis Maffezzoli Gabe Kapler remembers everything about Hank Blalock, from his days when they were teammates in Texas to watching him carefully after Kapler departed the Rangers.
Gallen re-signs with SharksTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:53PMJust months after threatening to walk out on Cronulla, Test lock Paul Gallen on Wednesday signed a new deal which will see him remain a Shark for life.
Cyclists to don black armbandsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:52PMThousands of entrants of the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour will wear black armbands in honour of three cyclists hit by a motorist.
Column: Don't do itTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:49PMCollege living situations are never perfect. For example, I thought the dorms would be the greatest thing to ever happen to me. My meals were cooked by NOT me, I'd be on campus and I'd meet lots of cool people to do lots of cool things with.
Former Dodgers center fielder Willie Davis dies aged 69Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:27PMWillie Davis, the speedy former All-Star center fielder who spent most of his 18-season Major League Baseball career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died at the age of 69.
NFL: Thomas Jones signs with ChiefsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:14PMKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Thomas Jones has found a new home. Waived by the New York Jets on Friday, Jones signed a two-year, $5 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday. He’ll form a tandem with Jamaal Charles, who led Kansas City in rushing last season with 1,120 yards and seven touchdowns. They’re also bringing in offensive tackle Jonathan Scott, who played the past two seasons in Buffalo ...
Oncor promises better communicationTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:13PMThe company says that it may post power outage information online to notify residents of affected areas and when electricity may be restored.
Green Hope rises to the topTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:10PMAt 31-0 heading into Saturday's N.C. 4A championship game, the Green Hope girls' basketball team has come a long way in a short time.
Dizzee Rascal/Lily Allen, 02 Arena, LondonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:14PMIt all started with that Bugsy Malone cover. Two of Britain's most colourful musical characters – Dizzee Rascal and Lily Allen – first collaborated on Rascal's third album with a grime rendition of the cult film's "So You Wanna Be a Boxer". Three years, two Brit awards and numerous hit singles later, the artists, both now 24, met again for a live spectacular to celebrate just how wonderful they ...
Magic get revenge against LakersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:10PMORLANDO (Florida): Vince Carter had 25 points, and Dwight Howard finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 96-94 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles their first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol-Kobe Bryant era.
MLB preseason: Slowey, Blackburn help Twins blank Orioles 5-0Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:30PMSARASOTA, Fla. – Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had just one complaint, and it had nothing to do with Minnesota’s performance in a 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.
Slowey, Blackburn help Twins blank Orioles 5-0Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:04PMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 5:22 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 5:22 p.m. SARASOTA, Fla. - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had just one complaint, and it had nothing to do with Minnesota's performance in a 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.
NBA PM: Portland Needs InsuranceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:00PMBlazers need Marcus Camby now for next season...Injury updates: Parker, Biedrins, LeBron, Yi, Kenyon...Players of the Week...HOOPSWORLD Chats.
Glitz: From hits to pitsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:09AMSeveral A-listers likened last night's Academy Awards red carpet to a Hollywood prom. But not everyone was...
Magic get revenge, top Lakers in finals rematchMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:09AMVince Carter had 25 points, Dwight Howard finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 96-94 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles its first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol-Kobe Bryant Era.
Commercial real estate briefsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:54AMSaraga grocery to open store on Far Southside Indianapolis The owners of Saraga International Grocery on the Westside will open a second store this month at Madison Avenue and Stop 11 Road on the Far Southside. The 15,291-square-foot grocery will employ 20 and is in a former CVS drugstore. Co-owner John Sung said the new site will be more convenient for many of his Southside customers and faces ...
Sign requests by IBJ, apartments are deniedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:53AMIndianapolis -- A city zoning board last week denied variance requests for signs by the Indianapolis Business Journal for its building at Pennsylvania and Washington streets, and Carriage House West apartments near I-465 and West 10th Street. The IBJ sign would show electronic messages. The apartment complex wanted a 29-foot sign that would be visible over a new I-465 sound barrier.
Oscars: TV expects a big drawMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:53AMNEW YORK — The Academy Awards have a tiresome habit of calling the annual Oscar telecast “Hollywood’s biggest night.”
Phillips signs new Ospreys dealMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:38AMWales and Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips signs a new four-year deal with the Ospreys.
Maradona movesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:30AMMaradona on right World Cup track, says Tim Vickery
Near neighboursMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:28AMOur Solar System revealed in new BBC TV series
Lil Wayne Set To Be Spend Year In NY JailMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:19AMNEW YORK -- Lil Wayne has agreed to go to jail in a gun case, but it has proven unexpectedly hard to put him there. First, the rap star's sentencing was postponed last month so he could undergo surgery on his bejeweled teeth.
NBA roundup: Rough-and-ready Magic overcomes LakersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:11AMORLANDO -- Vince Carter had 25 points and Dwight Howard had 15 points and 16 rebounds Sunday as the Orlando Magic beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 96-94, in their first visit since winning the NBA title here last June. And it was the Lakers' first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol-Kobe Bryant Era.
Football: Wellington Phoenix 3 Newcastle Jets 1Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:02AMDreams really are made of these as the Wellington Phoenix have beaten the Newcastle Jets 3-1 in extra time in their A-League semi-final on Sunday
Pistons’ Stuckey stableSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:01AMCLEVELAND — Detroit Pistons point guard Rodney Stuckey complained of dizziness and collapsed on the bench Friday night — one year and a few months after a similar dizzy spell in a home game. During a timeout at 2:30 of the third quarter of the Pistons’ 99-92 loss to the Cavaliers, the former Eastern Washington University star came off the floor and was talking with Jonas Jerebko. Both players ...
Utley leads 2nd-base listSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:14PMIn case it went unnoticed, it is worth mentioning that 2009 was the greatest year for power-hitting out of the second-base position in the history of baseball. Last season, four second basemen hit 30 or more home runs and nine trotted around the bases at least 20 times.No other previous season had m...