HBO Documentary sticks close to life of Rutherford nativeThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:53AMFor Joan Salvas, the daughter of the late Robert Leckie, a journalist, WWII veteran and a Rutherford native, the making of HBO's new miniseries "The Pacific" has been an intensely personal experience.
Getting ready to rideThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:52AMIf the vision of a local restaurateur is realized, then a benefit concert this spring could collect bicycles for people in Haiti.
Kjerstad leading flock of Eagles - Athlete of the WeekThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:52AM{wmv}0x22000000000000002C7812DFBA010000{/wmv} The Wall girls' basketball team has amassed an impressive 20-3 record this season. Leading the way for the Lady Eagles has been their dominant post player, Katrina Kjerstad. But as Chris Leone tells us, this week's Athlete of the Week must now lead her squad into unfamiliar territory.
Tologs eye elusive championshipThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:52AMGLENDALE — In its bid to repeat as Mission League champion, the Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy soccer team finished second despite going unbeaten in league play.
SPORTS ROUNDUPThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:52AMBOYS’ TENNIS Crescenta Valley 13, Burbank 5: Sweeps by No. 2 singles Chris Kim (6-3, 6-2, 6-2) and No. 2 doubles Eric Khanlarian and Jesse Santos (6-4, 6-2, 6-2) paced the Falcons in a Pacific League win at Burbank on Tuesday.
Complete dominationThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:51AMNORTHEAST GLENDALE — As Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies girls’ soccer Coach David London walked off the field Monday afternoon at the Glendale Sports Complex, he replied, “If that’s the No. 4 seed, I’d hate to see the No. 1.”
Golden Knights earn another lopsided winThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:51AMSAN GABRIEL — John Moe is trying to get the message across that if he can’t start at catcher then he needs to get in someplace else.
Northeast has real, live mascotThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:51AMNortheast Alabama Community College now has a new, official mascot, according to college officials. The mascot is Trouper, a mustang owned by Amber Rain Mathewson, a horse trainer from Henagar.
COLLEGE UPDATE:GCC alum gets honorThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:51AMGLENDALE — The following are updates on area athletes at the collegiate level.
Gehrig leaving Larkin for Huntley footballWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:17PMIn the aftermath of the area's latest high school football coaching shake-up, it's clear that Huntley's gain is Larkin's pain. Huntley announced Wednesday that Matt Gehrig is leaving his post at Larkin to take over as the Red Raiders coach. The move is pending School District 158 approval at its March 18 meeting.
C-USA women: Tulane advancesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:16PMDanielle Nunn scored 19 points to lead No. 1 seed Tulane to a 73-64 wire-to-wire victory over East Carolina.
C-USA men: Rice leads TU at halfWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:16PMThe Owls — who finished in last place and only had one league win — scored the game’s first eight points and never let up on the Golden Hurricane.
Big 12 men: OSU leads OU 45-23 at halftimeWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:16PMIt’s more boredom than Bedlam for Oklahoma State after one half of tonight’s Big 12 tournament first-rounder at the Sprint Center.
Angels' Hunter steps back from controversial commentsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:16PMPHOENIX — 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.
Spring sports season begins this weekWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:29PMThere is still lots of snow on the ground, but the calendar has already turned to spring for Tomah High School sports.
Savory Thyme Café reopens at arboretumWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:29PMASHEVILLE — The Savory Thyme Café, located in the education center at the N.C. Arboretum, will reopen this month under new management.
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Local SportsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:28PM Vince Burke Staff Writer For a third consecutive season, the Wetaskiwin Composite High School (WCHS) Sabres senior girls basketball
Bolt, Serena win 2010 Laureus awardsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:28PMABU DHABI - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and U.S. tennis player Serena Williams won the Laureus sportsman and sportswoman of the year respectively on Wednesday.
Titans drop pair in baseball, Immanuel is next opponentWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:28PMIt has been a tough start to the new season for the defending Central Section Division VI champion Orange Cove High School varsity baseball team. Head Coach Ernie Acevedo’s squad opened the season Feb. 23 with a 22-0 loss at Fresno Christian.
Hornets hit goal of regionalWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:28PMWayne Herren was not pleased with how things ended for the Oak Grove Hornets.
Tony Washington Had Sex With Sister: ReportWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:28PMIn May 2003, Washington was convicted of having sex with a relative that multiple NFL and college sources say was his 15-year old biological sister. The act was consensual, according to his college coaches and two NFL scouts, who spoke to him about the incident.
US team to use university base at London OlympicsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:28PM(AP) — LONDON - The U.S. Olympic team will prepare and train for the 2012 London Games at a university complex near the athletes' village.
Sarah Palin Used Canadian Health Care, Invades Oscar Swag PartyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:27PMFiled under: News , Health Care Debate Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin -- who has gone to great lengths to hype the supposed dangers of a big government takeover of American health care -- admitted over the weekend that she used to get her treatment in Canada's single-payer system. "We used to hustle over the border for health care we received in Canada," Palin said in her first Canadian ...
Council to examine bringing Grand Prix race to OKCTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:38PMOKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City council has unanimously approved a proposal that could bring an American Le Mans Series Grand Prix race to the city as soon as next year. The council voted to adopt a resolution allowing City Manager Jim Couch to start negotiations with a group called Oklahoma City Grand Prix LLC.
G Andrew Perugini Reassigned From SpringfieldTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:38PMSTOCKTON, Calif. - The Stockton Thunder, proud affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League and Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League, announced Springfield has reassigned goaltender Andrew Perugini (pair-uh-JEE-nee) to the Thunder.
Canines 'n Cats to celebrate first yearTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:38PMCanines 'n Cats Adoption Station in Ozark — a nonprofit, no-kill facility — will celebrate its one-year anniversary with an open house from 6-6 p.m. Sunday at 2012 W. Garton Road, Ozark. CCAS cares for dogs and cats before they are adopted. It serves Springfield and all surrounding communities. In addition to thanking sponsors and volunteers, the CCAS Board hopes the open house will generate ...
Live blog coverage of the state basketball championship 2010Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:38PMThe New Mexican sports team will be live blogging from the state basketball tournament beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Click on the "video" tab (Web users) above the live blog to watch The New Mexican's sportswriters Feb. 28, 2010 radio show previewing this year's tournament.
BREAKING - Mulligan's up in flames, firefighters injuredTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:37PMMarch 05, 2010 | 03:48 PM A Friday afternoon blaze apparently has destroyed Mulligan's Sports Pub and Grill in the Delavan Inlet. Also, four Lake Geneva Firefighters were injured while fighting the blaze.
Pacquiao could put Cowboys Stadium on boxing's mapTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:36PMAbout 41,000 tickets have been sold for the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday night.
FA investigates claims players were recorded at hotelTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:36PMEngland's Football Association is investigating security surrounding the national team after conversations between coach Fabio Capello and his players were allegedly secretly recorded.
St. Thomas expands outpatient rehab servicesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:36PMSt. Thomas Health Services has teamed up with local non-profit group BH1 to create 15 new rehabilitation clinics over the next 18 months.
Rudd honours Indonesian PresidentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:53PMIndonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has received an Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia at Government House this morning.
Kansas State's Sweat Named To All-Big 12 TeamMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:53PMKansas State senior forward Ashley Sweat was named to the All-Big 12 first team in an announcement by the Big 12 Conference on Monday afternoon.
NWF State begins preparations for NJCAA tournamentMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:52PMNICEVILLE — The proper name might still be the Milton H. Johnson Health Center, but, to the Northwest Florida State College men’s basketball team, Chipola College’s gym is now “OW East.” Raiders coach Bruce Stewart spoke this season to his...
Selig: Too soon to determine if HGH test validMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:52PM(AP) NEW YORK - Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says it’s too soon to determine whether a blood test for human growth hormone can be used for minor leaguers.
Challenge on tap for Cyprus baseballMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:51PMFor sports fans in Magna, this is the best time of year. The signs around town indicate as much. Weeks before tryouts, banners for the Cyprus baseball team were plastered in the windows of local businesses.
Lake Winnebago water supply off limitsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:51PMAPPLETON If the feds ever declare Lake Winnebago off-limits as a municipal water supply, the Fox Valley would be in big trouble and so, likely, would be the rest of the planet.
Students share a ‘better life’Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:50PMPETALING JAYA: An end to child abuse. Less time spent on social media. More time for personal interaction. These were among the suggestions from students who were asked on what they thought would cont...
Tourney Time For MinersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:50PMUTEP is headed to the Conference USA Tournament and Fred Albers has your Monday sports.
Wrong Behavior of Japanese Government ProtestedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:49PMPyongyang, March 8 (KCNA) -- Korean residents in Japan including those concerned of the Korean schools strongly protested against the Japanese government's attempt to exclude the Korean schools in Japan from the "tuition-free program for senior high schools".
Williams, Mayberry snag C-USA honorsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:02PMUniversity of Tulsa women’s basketball players Larrissa Williams and Taleya Mayberry picked up Conference USA honors Sunday.
Huge turnout at two-day Star Education Fair 2010Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:02PMWHEELCHAIR-bound B. Jayaganeshan had a great experience visiting The Star Education Fair 2010 although he found his movement curtailed at times due to the huge turnout at the fair.