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  • Bryan First Graders Go Green Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:43PMIt's not only adults looking for ways to go green, some local first graders are as well.
  • Pearl calls for changes to NCAA academic rules Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:43PMAfter a season during which Tennessee lost a basketball scholarship for poor academic performance, coach Bruce Pearl on Thursday called for changes to NCAA rules that penalize schools when players turn pro early or voluntarily leave for other schools.
  • Deal of the Day - Krazy Kyote Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:43PMStay at a valley resort for a great price. Krazy Kyote is offering a Deal of the Day, stay 2 nights in a one bedroom suite at the Scottsdale Villa Mirage for only $190, that's $130 off retail price.
  • Mutombo says he wants to play another season Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:41PMHouston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo still isn't ready to retire.
  • Holloway finally picked for Alabama Hall Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:39PMJoe Louis, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and now Condredge Holloway. Two decades since taking his last snap and 34 years since his last base hit, the University of Tennessee two-sport star has found a home alongside a bevy of sports’ greatest names in one of its most prestigious buildings: the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
  • Lindsay Gottlieb Named Head Coach at UC Santa Barbara Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:38PMBERKELEY, Calif. - Lindsay Gottlieb , who has served on Cal's coaching staff for the last three seasons, has accepted the head coaching job of the UC Santa Barbara women's basketball program, Bears head coach Joanne Boyle announced Thursday.
  • Icahn Proposes Dissident Slate of Yahoo Directors Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:37PM The billionaire investor and activist shareholder proposed a dissident slate of directors for the Yahoo board as he tries to force the company to restart talks to sell itself to Microsoft.
  • Icahn sets out to replace 'irresponsible' Yahoo board in move to renew Microsoft talks Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:35PM(AP:SAN FRANCISCO) Yahoo Inc. Chief Executive Jerry Yang spent months fending off Microsoft Corp.'s unsolicited takeover bid.
  • Road-weary Celtics searching for win in Cleveland Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:35PMIt's do or summertime for the Cleveland Cavaliers. One more loss, and a second straight Eastern Conference title is history.
  • Barkley Faces Gambling Charges Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 8:34PMCharles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino and promised Thursday...
  • For some, next great deal is too enticing to pass up Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:08AMI've always thought that great fantasy traders must share a bit of DNA with corporate tycoons.
  • 74-year-old Gandee feels at home at State Track Meet Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:03AMColumn: Tom Aluise
  • Special Olympics 'the most fun' in sports Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:03AMEddie Roulo had his own cheering section, and he didn't let fans down, easily winning the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:15 in Friday's local Special Olympics, held at Franklin High School.
  • Watercooler Stories Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:02AMSurvey: Most writers need better grammarBOSTON, May 14 (UPI) -- A writing software maker says most people don't have the language skills they think they have, with 85 percent of all writing flawed by grammatical errors.WhiteSmoke Inc. of Boston, designers of an advanced English language grammar and writing engine, said its recently completed survey of 1,000 users showed that even though nearly ...
  • MSU men's basketball hires assistant Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:02AMMontana State men's basketball coach has named Marshalltown Community College assistant coach Temesghen Starr as a new Bobcat assistant.
  • Girls Inc. Honors Outstanding Local Women Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:02AMWINTER HAVEN | As guests entered Nora Mayo Hall on Wednesday, they were greeted by a Tiki hut, palm trees, colorful lawn chairs and sand buckets, but they weren't celebrating sun, sand and sea they were honoring four women who serve their community and serve as role models for today's young girls.
  • Dundee Offers Summer Programs and Camp for Kids Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:01AMDUNDEE | The town's Recreation Department will offer a variety of events, including a camp, this summer.The town and the Dundee Methodist Church will sponsor a daytime basketball tournament followed by an evening of fun at the Dundee Community Center for Family Fun Night and Open House on June 7.
  • Local sports briefs: 'Meet the Team' on Sunday at Lexington starts local all-star football game events Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:01AMLEXINGTON -- The North Central Ohio Football Coaches Association All-Star Game, sponsored by Buckeye of Shelby and McDonald's, will have "Meet the Team" activities at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lexington High School.
  • On a roll Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:00AMIt's sure to be the "best skate park in the Midwest" and it's on a roll at Founders Sports Park in Farmington Hills. Monday's ceremonial ground breaking marked the continuation of an intense ride that has brought the $950,000 project to a reality - solely through donations. "We raised $800,000 cash and (another) $50,000 in less than two years," said Bryan Farmer, recreation supervisor for ...
  • NCAA Has 'New Information' On Mayo Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:48PMNCAA President Myles Brand says the league will investigate USC's O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received gifts and money from an event promoter.
  • Brand: NCAA Has 'New Information' On Mayo Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:47PMO.J. Mayo, who allegedly received cash and gifts from an event promoter, will be investigated, NCAA President Myles Brand says.
  • Brand: NCAA has 'new information' on USC's O.J. Mayo Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:47PMSaying the NCAA has "new information," president Myles Brand promised to investigate former Southern California basketball star O.J. Mayo, who allegedly received thousands of dollars in gifts from money given to an event promoter by a sports agency.
  • An Open Letter to USC’s 2007-08 Athletic Year Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:45PMHey! How are you doing, man? Good? That’s great, just great. Been wondering about you lately; glad I ran into you. Hey, you got a quick minute? Mind sitting down with me for a sec? Cool.
  • They emerge girls and boys cager champs Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:42PMSt. Joseph's Girls' School, Nugegoda and St. Joseph's College, Maradana emerged girls and boys champions at the Western Province Under 19 Cager Championships worked off in Colombo last weekend.
  • ECU Athletic Camps Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:42PMA tennis camp, under the direction of Donna Cox, who has coached junior high tennis in Ada for 18 years, along with East Central University coach Charlie Hibbard and members of the Lady Tiger and Tiger tennis squads, will be held June 2-6 for ages 8-19 at the Mayhue Courts at a cost of $100. The cost includes snacks and t-shirt.
  • Manila Class of '58 plans reunion Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:42PMThe 50th class reunion for the Manila Class of 1958 will be Friday, May 23, at the Depot Center starting around 1 p.m. There will be a special show around 3 p.m.
  • Minds are no match for Stern's persuasive powers Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:41PMThe children! Won't somebody think of the children? David Stern does, so he rails against pregame pyrotechnics. In doing so, The Old Coot -- like smoke after the fireworks -- clouds our minds, Ray Ratto says.
  • McDyess draws on loss to help Pistons win round Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:40PMPosted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. AUBURN HILLS, MICH. (AP) -- Antonio McDyess was inspired by a loss to help the Detroit Pistons win decisive playoff game.
  • Previously Undecided Wisconsin Superdelegate Endorses Obama Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 3:34PMA previously undecided superdelegate from Wisconsin is endorsing Illinois Sen. Barack Obama. College student Awais Khaleel announced his decision in a video posted on YouTube. Khaleel did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment Wednesday.
  • Canterbury sportswoman eyes dream double Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:40PMThe dream of multi-talented, Christchurch-based sportswoman Suzie Bates to play at the Olympic Games in basketball and the World Cup in cricket within eight months remains alive.
  • ‘ER’ starts countdown to series’ finale Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:39PM The medical drama “ER,” one of prime time’s longest-running series, will expire next February. And “ER’s” upcoming 14th season-ender will slide the show one step closer to its demise.
  • NCAA panel recommends change in goaltending rule Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:39PMAn NCAA committee has recommended changing the goaltending rule so that a ball that is completely above the rim and has already hit the backboard could not be touched, regardless of whether it is on an upward or downward flight.
  • Coping With the Tall Traveler’s Curse Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:36PM For the extra-tall business traveler, there are now some ways to find some relief, both in the air and on the ground.
  • Cablevision in Deal to Buy Newsday Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:36PM The $650 deal with Tribune will give Cablevision a 97 percent stake and return the paper to Long Island ownership.
  • BREAKING NEWS: Plane Crashes at Stevens Point Municipal Airport Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:35PMA plane has crashed at the Stevens Point Municipal Airport, airport officials tell NewsChannel 7. They say it went down at the end of a runway and into a wooded area. It's not known if there are any injuries.
  • Indian Army downs ICF Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:30PMCoimbatore: ICF, for once, failed to click as a unit. And, the Indian Army men from New Delhi cashed in on the opportunity to score a 64-54 win in the 50th all-India basketball tournament for the Nachimuthu Gounder Cup at the VOC Park ...
  • Hyderabad, Krishna triumph Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:30PMVIJAYAWADA: Hyderabad boys defeated Warangal 46-36, while Krishna girls outplayed Anantapur 29-8 in the finals of the Andhra Pradesh sub-junior inter-district basketball championship for boys and girls that concluded at the Pavilion Grounds, ...
  • Monday May 12, 2008 - 18:23 EST Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:27PMAfter presenting our Top-10 reasons why we like the new WSOP format last week, we now jump to the other side of the aisle of this heated debate and illustrate 10 reasons why we don't like the fact that the Main Event will be "paused" and played 117 days later in November.
  • A Place To Call Home Monday, May 12, 2008 @ 6:27PMDamian is an adorable twelve year old boy who has a very comical personality and a good sense of humor. Damian can be quiet at times and tends to withdraw when he does not get his way or when he gets into trouble.
  • Sports Calendar Sunday, May 11, 2008 @ 10:37AMBASEBALL • SPRINGDALE ROTARY T-BALL: The Springdale Rotary Club T-Ball and machine pitch league baseball signups will take place from May 12-17 at the Springdale Youth Center. The registration fee is $40. Call Don Eichenberger at 756-1636 or email: reddogike51@cox.net.
  • Multitaskers: Canoe, run bike, mystery challenges Sunday, May 11, 2008 @ 10:33AMThe scene isn't New Zealand. Teams don't race through jungles and navigate flooded rivers for cash on television.
  • 'High School Musical' hits movies' high notes on skates Sunday, May 11, 2008 @ 10:31AMPEORIA -- Yes, you CAN have it all, neatly packaged and sent blade-running 'round a hockey rink for twice the tween-aged fun.
  • Events calendar from May 9-16 Sunday, May 11, 2008 @ 10:29AMn Praise and Worship Under the Stars will occur from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 750 Monarch Lane. Call Todd or Andrea at 931-0207 or Calvary Chapel of Nipomo at 929-2540.
  • NATURAL BORN SPEAKER - Altoona Caps and Gowns Sunday, May 11, 2008 @ 10:25AMALTOONA - Public speaking can make the bravest of souls uneasy, especially high school students speaking in front of their peers. Tad Hanson embraces the situation, feeling relaxed in speech class or before pep assemblies at Altoona High School.
  • Firecats rally past Manchester for 6-0 start Sunday, May 11, 2008 @ 10:20AMChris Wallace missing open targets. Penalty markers flying. Blown assignments on fourth-down scoring plays.
  • Community Calendar Sunday, May 11, 2008 @ 10:17AMn Friday Night Bingo will be held at the Central Coast Senior Center, 1580 Railroad St., Oceano. For time and other activity information, call 481-7886.
  • School board OKs plan to buy center Sunday, May 11, 2008 @ 10:15AMThe school board of the Lucia Mar Unified School District has cleared the way for the district to buy the embattled Oceano Community Center for $1.7 million.
  • The Pacman goes back to school: ‘Happy ako!’ Saturday, May 10, 2008 @ 6:15PMMANILA, Philippines - We didn’t need to know the exact address of the gym where Manny Pacquiao was training that Saturday afternoon, two weekends ago.
  • 10 ways to keep intimacy in your marriage Saturday, May 10, 2008 @ 6:15PMMANILA, Philippines - I remember standing at the altar on my wedding day, wondering if it would be downhill from there on. How could I love the man beside me more than I did at that moment?
  • Day of sports a special event Saturday, May 10, 2008 @ 6:15PMWith a mighty heave, Patrick Wills launched his shot put through the air and soaked in the cheers from delighted spectators.