Germany to play Australia in World Cup finalThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:25PMWorld and Olympic champions Germany outplayed European champions England 4-1 in the semi-final Thursday to set up their third consecutive World Cup final clash with Australia here.
Farm Rescue School heldThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:24AMEighty-nine firefighters from across northeast Texas attended the 20th Annual Farm Rescue School, hosted by the Bettie Volunteer Fire Department, Saturday.
McIlroy to partner Phil MickelsonThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:54AMRory McIlroy has been paired with defending champion Phil Mickelson in the opening two rounds of the CA world championship taking place in Miami on Thursday and Friday.
Prague's One World Festival Puts Focus On IranThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:43AMThe poster advertising the opening of Europe's largest human rights film festival shows a 20-something brunette in leather pants ready to lasso, cowgirl-style, the attention of potential attendees. She's also wearing a green jacket. It's a good fit for the festival's opening film, "Green Days," by 21-year-old Iranian filmmaker Hana Makhmalbaf. -Kristin Deasy, RFE
Back BeatThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:13AMFollowing up on the Evan Dando “situation” detailed in this column a few weeks ago, it seems Dando felt reflective after his onstage meltdown and semi-fight with one of the more annoying patrons I’ve ever seen at a show.
Pacquiao at it againThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:29AMARLINGTON, Texas — Manny Pacquiao arrived at Cowboys Stadium on Wednesday in a bus skinned with his likeness, the seats filled with members of his entourage.
New-Look Yankees Expect to Make Another Run at World SeriesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:21PMAs the Boston Red Sox gear up for a new season, so do the defending World Series champion New York Yankees. GM Brian Cashman and pitcher Joba Chamberlain appeared on Red Sox Spring Break to speak about the changes the Yankees have gone through and what to expect. Cashman said that one aspect of the offseason was to "make a concerted effort to try and deepen our rotation." Mission accomplished ...
Koennecke fifth-graders hit the dance floorMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:11PMThe fifth-graders at Koennecke Elementary have been dancing in circles trying to find the best in the class. The students have been vying for the titles of best all-around dancer, and best in swing, waltz and tango since they started ballroom dance lessons at the beginning of January.
GamePro picks the trends of GDC 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:06PMThe Game Developers Conference is this week, and GamePro has the top trends to watch during the show. Read on to see what panels cover which topics, plus read our predictions on how it all affects you.
LIVE TNA IMPACT! COVERAGE & HUGE SPOILERS!!Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:18PMHey everyone, this is Ryan Clark with your weekly reminder that in less than one hour we'll have LIVE coverage of TNA's Monday Night iMPACT! telecast on SpikeTV. Live coverage will begin at 9EST on this exact page.
Clips of the month: mountain bikingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:05PMAs the first signs of spring tempt more of us back in the saddle, this month's video round-up features our pick of MTB films and clips from the internet This month's video chart is all about mountain biking. So basically broken bones, scabs and some moments that will bring a tear to your eye, all against backdrops of rather large and unforgiving hills. Here are our favourites but there's plenty ...
Iditarod leaders in Rainy PassMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:22PMNOTE: Former Ludington resident and 4-time Iditarod finisher Ed Stielstra is not in this year's Iditarod, but teams from his Upper Peninsula kennel are in the race. Stiestra briefly appears in Anchorage Daily News video about a minute and a half in to the video posted at the end of this story.
Blogs Last updated: February 27, 10:37Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:41PMBradley Wiggins was perhaps disappointed not to win the time trial stage and secure overall victory at the Tour of Murcia but after a month of early-season racing he must be quietly satisfied with his early form and that he looks set to build on his fourth place in last year's Tour de France.
Super Saturday for Noseda, Barba three-year-oldsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:22PMTrainers Jeremy Noseda and Alexis Barba could not have scripted a better Saturday for their three-year-old classic hopefuls.
Competitors begin Iditarod race to NomeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:01PMWILLOW, Alaska — The festivities are over, and the serious competition began Sunday in the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Scoring change credits Malkin with game-winnerFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:27PMPITTSBURGH (AP) -- Evgeni Malkin has been credited with the game-winning overtime goal in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Iditarod begins amid money woesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:25PMThis Feb. 2009 picture provided by Eppo Eerkes shows Newton Marshall in a parka on the Yukon Quest Trail near Fairbanks, Alaska.
Jamaican to race IditarodFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:19PMThe 38th running of the world's most famous sled dog race kicks off Saturday amid depleted finances that have slashed the cash purse even as the cost of competitive mushing continues to climb.
Iditarod begins amid money woesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:54PMThe 38th running of the world's most famous sled dog race begins Saturday amid depleted finances that have slashed the cash purse even as the cost of competitive mushing continues to climb.
Iditarod begins amid money woesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:34PMPublished: Friday, March 5, 2010 at 12:53 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 5, 2010 at 12:53 p.m. ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The 38th running of the world's most famous sled dog race begins Saturday amid depleted finances that have slashed the cash purse even as the cost of competitive mushing continues to climb.
To save paper, Chinese delegates get free laptopFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:24PMChina has spent 10 million yuan (1.5 million dollars) on computers for thousands of members of an advisory body attending the annual parliamentary session -- in an effort to reduce paper waste.
Live WEC 47 Weigh-in Results (5 p.m. ET)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:18PMSherdog.com reports from the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, with live WEC 47 “Bowles vs. Cruz” weigh-in results. WEC bantamweight champion Brian Bowles and challenger Dominick Cruz are expected on the scales at 5 p.m. ET.
2010 Iditarod begins amid money woesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:52AMANCHORAGE, Alaska - The 38th running of the world's most famous sled dog race kicks off Saturday amid depleted finances that have slashed the cash purse even as the cost of competitive mushing cont...
Tiger Woods update: Gamblers bet he plays Bay Hill (and wins)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:46AMSome think defending champion Tiger Woods will skip the Arnold Palmer Inviational at Bay Hill, but a bookmaker has him at 9/4 to win it. Here is today's Tiger Woods update (news and information you might not want to know, but you'll read anyway).
Resident proves fitness is for any ageThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:49AMPeople of all ages often begin the new year armed with resolutions to lose weight and get fit. For 53-year-old Carrollton resident Sharon Simmons, healthy living is more than a resolution, it’s a lifestyle.
Lifestyles DigestThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:41AMIf you would like to receive this digest by e-mail, please send an e-mail to ltolin(at)ap.org. Supervising editor Lisa Tolin , ltolin(at)ap.org, 212-621-5408.
Bighorns pick up split in WyomingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:14AMCODY, Wyo. — Cody Hess had a pair of power-play goals and theHelena Bighorns evened up the NorPac America West Division titleseries on Wednesday with a 7-3 win over the YellowstoneQuake.
Big Ten ConferenceThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:09AMBig Ten Conference-Around the Big Ten
Internet cafe ban call draws Chinese hacker wrathThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:53AMOne woman taking part in China's annual parliamentary meetings has learned that law-making has its drawbacks -- especially when you provoke savvy web users.
Hundreds Take Part in World Read Aloud DayThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:38AMAuthors in a Harlem book store read to kids in Ghana via Skype, Illinois third graders read to their classmates, and hundreds of people tweeted their favorite read-alouds as part of yesterday’s first World Read Aloud Day.
Storm face biggest game everThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:27AMBY MIKE DUPREZ The Dispatch The biggest basketball in Davidson County Community College’s history takes place Saturday at Brinkley Gym. It may also be the Storm’s most difficult.
Bulldog kickers honored at year end banquetThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:25AMIt wasn’t quite the season Bulldog fans have become accustomed to over the years but all in all the Douglas Bulldog soccer team had a successful season and never showed any signs of quitting all season.
Brothers have taken dad's words to matThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:15AMWhen Bryce and Coleman Hammond take to the mats in Rabobank Arena this weekend for the CIF State Wrestling Championships, the man in the corner will have butterflies in his stomach. Sure, that would be true of any father, but this one has poured a lot into his sons and their wrestling careers. And they've given a lot back to him.
(WWE) **SPOILERS** WWE SD! Results For FridayTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:06PMWWE SmackDown! (Airing this Friday): * They are changing the ring ropes now. * The WWE SmackDown! video airs and here we go.
*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings for 3/5/10Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:06PMA video is shown recapping Edge and Chris Jericho from last week. Edge comes out to open the show...
Sun Devils, Hedwall already making statementsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:26PMBy Brian Mull Brian.Mull@StarNewsOnline.com Heading into May’s NCAA Women’s Golf Championships, StarNews golf writer Brian Mull will look at some of the players and teams who could make a difference at the May 18-21 event at the Country Club of Landfall’s Dye Course. Team of the Week
2010 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America inductees announcedTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:20PMDETROIT, MI -- Racing luminaries Dale Armstrong, Joie Chitwood, Alan Kulwicki, Jeremy McGrath, Ken Squier, Jerry Titus and Rich Vogler will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America when the organization stages its annual induction ceremony on Aug.25, 2010 at The Fillmore Detroit.
FanHouse: 20 years later, Gathers stirs memoriesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:50PMTwenty years ago, on March 4, 1990, a mother watched her son take flight. "He was so high," says Lucille Gathers Cheeseboro, two decades later. "And then when he came down, he was so low."
Softball. No. 15/13 Cal Faces Five Teams at Eller Media Stadium TournamentTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:53PMAfter playing in three tournaments in as many weekends to open the 2010 season, the No. 15/13 California softball team returns to that same schedule, this time for the Eller Media Stadium Tournament, which will be held Friday, March 5-Sunday, March 7 in Las Vegas. There, the Bears will face off against New Mexico State (March 5, 11:15 a.m.), Weber State (March 5, 3:45 p.m.) before two games on ...
Up close and personal: Steve AlfordTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:06AMIn less than three years, University of New Mexico head basketball coach Steve Alford has transformed a struggling club into a top ten team and a conference champion. Raw video: Lee Faria interviews Steve Alford