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Chris Duhon receives NBA Community Assist Award for November
2007-12-06 20:06:00 In recognition of Chris Duhon's outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic work, the NBA has honored the Chicago Bulls guard with the Community Assist Award for November . Continuing a commitment he made immediately following the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, Chris Duhon announced last month that he was making a personal donation of $100,000 to construct basketball
The Dangerous Book for Boys
2007-12-06 20:03:00 The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is. In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates More About: Book , Boys , Dangerous
Bears Facing Desperate Times
2007-12-06 15:48:00 After a one-year hiatus, the Super Bowl losers' curse is back, and the Bears are the victims. It started at the turn of the century when the Giants lost to the Ravens in the Super Bowl and came back with a 7-9 season. The Rams, Bucs, Panthers and Eagles followed their Super Bowl appearances with losing seasons. In 2006, the Seahawks had symptoms of the curse by losing Steve Hutchinson in free More About: Times , Desperate , Facing
Blackhawk Pre-game Power Meals
2007-12-06 15:21:00 Ever wondered what your favorite Hockey players eat before hitting the ice? Chicago Blackhawks players Brent Seabrook (#7) and Jim Vandermeer (#23) share their pre-game meals. When Blackhawks Defenseman Brent Seabrook plays home games, he almost always eats his pre-game meal at a restaurant near his home, and almost always eats the same thing. He enjoys Penne Pasta with Chicken in a Pink Vodka More About: Power , Game , Meals
Notre Dame Knocks Down Kansas State and Michael Beasley
2007-12-05 22:17:00 Luke Harangody had 19 points and a career-high 14 rebounds to lead Notre Dame to its fourth straight win, 68-59 over Kansas State on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. Kyle McAlarney had 18 points, including the final nine for the Fighting Irish (6-2) over the last 6 1/2 minutes. The Wildcats (5-3) closed an 11-point deficit to 61-59 on two free throws by Michael More About: Notre-Dame
Civil Rights Game in Memphis to Feature White Sox and Mets
2007-12-05 22:02:00 Major League Baseball today announced that the Chicago White Sox will play the New York Mets in the 2008 Major League Baseball Civil Rights Game. The Civil Rights Game, which will be played on March 29th in Memphis, pays tribute to one of our country's most significant eras of social change and honors Major League Baseball's involvement in the historic struggle through which legendary More About: Feature , White Sox
BCS Secret Computer Forumula Revealed!
2007-12-05 16:05:00 Ohio State and LSU were chosen by computer to meet in the championship game in January. They were the last two standing. Oklahoma and USC are by far the two best teams but the computer deducts points for lording it over everyone and binge drinking. More About: Computer , Secret
Patrick Kane, Born to Carry The Blackhawks
2007-12-05 15:27:00 Long before he learned to skate, Patrick Kane appeared on a hockey poster. If the Chicago Blackhawks ' rookie keeps playing the way he has, he'll wind up on plenty more. The top pick in the National Hockey League draft in June is playing a prominent role for Chicago, which is putting together a season that could lead to the playoffs after it missed eight of the previous nine postseasons. Led by More About: Carry
Next Season Will Reveal Charlie Weis' Answer to Notre Dame Haters
2007-12-05 04:58:00 Charlie Weis is relieved that Notre Dame 's nightmare 3-9 season has come to an end. With a long off-season looming, the coach wants critics to know that the Irish still have fight. So just how quickly can Notre Dame turn things around? "Not fast enough. That's probably as fair an answer as I can say," Weis said Monday at a news conference. "I think that the arrow is definitely pointing up. You More About: Answer , Season , Charlie , Notre-Dame
See, Hear, & Run Music City
2007-12-04 17:52:00 The ninth annual Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon is set to hit the streets of Nashville on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Featuring many of Nashville's best live bands on 28 stages along the 26.2 and 13.1-mile courses, the musically themed road race is expected to attract 35,000 runners, walkers and junior racers. For 2008, the half-marathon will be capped at 22,500 participants and is expected to More About: Hear , City
Music City Bowl Sells Out In 24 Hours
2007-12-04 17:24:00 The 2007 Music City Bowl featuring the Kentucky Wildcats and Florida State Seminoles sold out in less than 24 hours, marking the second consecutive sell-out for the bowl game. It is also the second straight appearance for the Wildcats. This year's game, which will be the tenth year for the bowl game, will be played on Monday, December 31 at 3 p.m. at LP Field. Last year, 51,000 out-of-town More About: Hours
L.T. Honors Walter Payton
2007-12-04 15:39:00 LaDainian Tomlinson still had Walter Payton on his mind a day after passing Sweetness on the all-time rushing touchdowns list. Had him on his back, too. Tomlinson wore a No. 34 Chicago Bears road jersey on Monday to honor his boyhood idol. "I think this is the sign of ultimate respect, just to say thank you, and that's my whole point in this," Tomlinson said. "Just to say thank you, to allow a
$9.5 Million Awarded to Family of Keith Magnuson
2007-12-04 06:05:00 A St. Louis County jury on Friday awarded $9.5 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit involving former NHL player Rob Ramage, whose drunk-driving accident in Ontario in 2003 resulted in the death of former Chicago Blackhawks star Keith Magnuson. Magnuson's wife and two children filed the suit against Ramage and National Car Rentals of Canada. The jury deliberated about two hours. Magnuson, 56, was More About: Family , Million
NBA Store Discounts and the 12 Deals of Chistmas!
2007-12-03 03:55:00 Get 50% off Shipping on Orders of $75 or More through 12.8 at the NBA Store ! Holiday Countdown: 12 Daily Deals- A Deal Every Day through 12.11 at the NBA Store! Get $10 off Orders over $50 extended to 1.15.08 at the NBA Store! More About: Discounts
Sauerballs Defaults on Mortgage
2007-11-04 18:47:00 A North Shore bank has filed a complaint for foreclosure of mortgage against former Chicago Bears player Todd Sauerbrun. The complaint filed Monday in Cook County Circuit Court by Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company claims Sauerbrun failed to pay the mortgage at 8201 N. Oleander Ave. in Niles. The loan was granted on Nov. 30, 2006 for $110,000, according to the filing. The loan matured on Sept. More About: Mortgage , Mort
Speedway Motorsports Purchases New Hampshire International Speedway
2007-11-02 18:32:00 Speedway Motorsports , Inc. (NYSE:TRK) has agreed to purchase New Hampshire International Speedway from Bob and Gary Bahre for $340 million in cash. The agreement was announced today by O. Bruton Smith, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2008. To align with other SMI-owned speedway brands, the More About: Speedway
For Notre Dame Fans Only
2007-11-01 17:54:00 1964 alum Rich Wolfe's For Notre Dame Fans Only: The New Saturday Bible, collection lets Notre Dame family, friends and fans do the talking, as they relate tales from the amusing to the absurd. Among those offering Notre Dame memories are Senator Ted Kennedy; actor George Wendt, who says he flunked out of Notre Dame in 1968; Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger '76; former North Carolina basketball coach More About: Notre-Dame
Charlie Weis at a Crossroad
2007-11-01 16:57:00 It still might turn out exactly the way Char lie Weis' supporters are convinced it will. Notre Dame's crash-and-burn 2007 season might be followed by a maturing roster turning in a respectable record in 2008 before a return to glory in 2009. The results of this season suggest that Weis being unable to pull his program out of its nose dive is equally plausible. That's why those who say the Irish More About: Charlie Weis
Notre Dame with Strong Grip on Recruiting Class
2007-11-01 16:39:00 The most remarkable upset of the college football season wasn't Appalachian State over Michigan. Or Notre Dame over UCLA. Or Stanford over USC. OK, so that one was actually pretty huge. But if you're an Irish fan, with little to keep you interested on the field of play these days, what has been going on off the field, in the shadows, must put a little light into your day. In fact, it has to give More About: Recruiting , Grip , Class , Notre-Dame
NBA Changes Rules for Referees
2007-11-01 16:00:00 Last week, NBA Commissioner David Stern admitted that half the NBA referees have broken league rules banning casino gambling. So he changed the rules and legalized casino gambling by referees. Next week the referees plan to get caught robbing banks. More About: Rules , Chang , Chan , Rees , Refer
Life Support Lovie
2007-11-01 15:51:00 Steve Rosenbloom's Rosenblog has taken to calling Chicago Bear Head Coach, Lovie Smith, Life Support Lovie. In laying out his case he makes a great comment regarding Lovie: "Here's a guy who said he'll never make any kind of big statement after a game because he needs to see the tape. There is no greater indictment of the coaching staff's inability to adjust to a game."
Angelo Refusing to Admit to Mistakes
2007-11-01 14:17:00 His team staggered to 3-5 at the bye, looking nothing like the group that reached the Super Bowl last year. The once-feared defense is more dud than dominant. The quarterback he once drafted in the first round got benched. The running back he took with the No. 4 pick a few years ago isn't delivering, either. Yet, Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo isn't second-guessing himself. "No," he More About: Stakes , Gelo , Mista
Vintage Sports Twin Complete Bed Set
2007-11-01 05:25:00 Vintage Sports Twin Complete Bed Set, 64 x 86 More About: Vintage
Kids are More Than All Right for Blackhawks
2007-11-01 04:34:00 If you're looking for Calder Trophy candidates, you don't have to look further than the Chicago Blackhawks . The only question is which of their talented rookies will grab the NHL rookie-of-the-year hardware in June. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have been sharing the spotlight early in the season. Kane, who was the No. 1 overall draft pick in June, leads all rookies with 14 points in nine More About: Kids
Crazy Sexy Cancer - As Seen on Oprah!
2007-10-30 15:33:00 Crazy Sexy Cancer is an irreverent and uplifting documentary about a young woman looking for a cure and finding her life. In 2003, 31-year-old actress/photographer Kris Carr was diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer. Weeks later she began filming her story. Taking a seemingly tragic situation and turning it into a creative expression, Kris shares her inspirational story of survival with More About: Oprah , Crazy
Future of the Young Irish Holds Better Days
2007-10-24 16:45:00 It has been a tough year for everyone involved with Notre Dame football. That much is beyond dispute. If it has been easier for members of the freshman class, it's because they are convinced that better days are ahead. ''We are going to get better,'' wide receiver Duval Kamara said. ''We have a lot of talent. We can all see that.'' Notre Dame freshmen are allowed to speak to the media only on More About: Future , Young , Irish , Days , The Young
Mike Brey Can Play Both of His Quarterbacks
2007-10-24 16:37:00 Although the win-loss record lately has given them no particular reason, Notre Dame fans have been known to pay a little attention to the Fighting Irish football team. So when he needs to speak to his followers in a language they clearly understand, like when he was addressing season ticket holders after a weekend intrasquad scrimmage, Mike Brey knows how to reach them. "Around here, they're More About: Play , Quarter , Quarterback
Notre Dame's Tom Zbikowski Named Lott Trophy Quarterfinalist
2007-10-24 16:32:00 Notre Dame senior strong safety Tom Zbikowski (Arlington Heights, Ill.) has been named a quarterfinalist for The 2007 Lott Trophy , presented by The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation of Newport Beach, Ca. Zbikowski, a two-time All-American, is tied for fourth on the Irish with 51 tackles, including 30 solo stops. He has one sack, one interception, one pass break-up and three forced fumbles. More About: Quarter
Shake Down the Thunder Impacts USC Plane
More articles from this author:2007-10-23 16:12:00 The USC Trojans got a scare on their charter flight to South Bend Thursday for the Notre Dame game. Their plane plummeted in a lightning storm, forcing the pilot to abort the landing. Even God doesn't like the NCAA sanctioning Oklahoma but not USC. How long before the other shoe drops and Reggie Bush has to give back his Heisman and the Trojans have to give back their National Title? More About: Thunder , Plane , Hunde 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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