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East Reloads While Heat Shuffle, Wait Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:32AMMiami makes minor moves in the draft, banks on 2010 while their conference counterparts get a little scarier.
Clippers Take Griffin With No. 1 Pick In NBA Draft Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:31AMOn a draft day that felt like the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers never considered a deal.
OU's Blake Griffin goes No. 1 in NBA draft Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:24AMNEW YORK -- Blake Griffin was the consensus No. 1 pick. Shaq to the Cavs was the consensus blockbuster.On a day of head-turning trades around the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers started Thursday night's draft with the obvious choice: Griffin, the only ...
Scoreboard: Friday, June 26 Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:23AMTRANSACTIONS BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NEW JERSEY NETS— Traded F Vin
Flynn points the way Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:23AMNEW YORK--The ESPN cameras took away all the guesswork for Jonny Flynn.
Clippers snap up Griffin Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:16AMBlake Griffin was the consensus No. 1 pick. Shaq to the Cavs was the consensus blockbuster.
Big men Griffin, Thabeet stars of draft, but trades rule day Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:12AMNEW YORK - Blake Griffin was the consensus No. 1 pick. Shaq to the Cavs was the consensus blockbuster. On a day of head-turning trades around the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers started last night's draft with the obvious choice: Griffin, the only player considered a sure thing in a class full of question marks. Griffin was the consensus college player of the year after leading the nation with ...
Sixers officially on (Jrue) Holiday Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:11AMPHILADELPHIA — When Ed Stefanski ran down the names the 76ers had on their list of potential picks a few days before Thursday's NBA draft, one name seemed to be a curious addition: Jrue Holiday.
The Week[end]: June 26-28, 2009 Friday, June 26, 2009 @ 4:07AMSummer in Madison achieves an early apex this weekend with the annual preemptive Independence Day celebration that is Rhythm ' Booms. There's much more on tap, though, including Oregon Summer Fest; The Winter's Tale at APT; a F5 photo opening and the Tenney-Lapham Art Walk, Drums on Parade; and live music by our local Bach fanatics, Katie Todd, Davy Knowles ' Back Door Slam, Diplomats of Solid ...
gossip of the day Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 7:18AMThe 'SexyBack' star has reportedly told his actress girlfriend to find a new partner after a game between the two saw her walk away victorious. A source said: "Jessica just joined his course, Brentwood Country Club, but he prefers not to play with her since she's gotten so good.
Friday's Miss Tennessee swimsuit preliminary ends with two winners Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 7:01AMFor the first time this week, two contestants in the 2009 Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant had to share swimsuit honors. Miss University of Tennessee Martin Katelin Turner and Miss City Lights Kayla Hockett both won in swimsuit on Friday, the final night of preliminary competition for the pageant.
Emerging Wozniacki claims Eastbourne title Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 6:39AMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Emerging Wozniacki claims Eastbourne title Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 6:29AMSixth-seeded Dane Caroline Wozniacki overcame a tough challenge from unseeded Frenchwoman Virginie Razzano in Saturday's final at the $600,000 Aegon International tennis event, a final grass-court Wimbledon tune-up.
John Lee Hooker receives Registry honor Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 6:29AMThe late John Lee Hooker’s first hit “Boogie Chillen” has been named along with 24 other famous recordings to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress as part of its efforts to ensure that the nation’s aural history is not lost or forgotten.
Browse News Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 6:14AMComments are closed. Six local pastors and conservative county commissioner Wyatt Bunker (pictured) gathered today in front of the Shelby County building to oppose a proposed ordinance that would provide equal protections for gays, lesbians, and transgender people in Shelby County ...
Shady dealings in college recruiting need addressing Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 6:10AMEVANS KISTLER Fact: apparently it doesn’t take much to get on the honor roll at UCLA.
Here are the CFO applicants Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 4:45AMA headhunting firm hired by the Monroe County School District has received 18 applications so far from people interested in taking the job of district internal auditor, or chief financial officer.
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Guards sized up by Wolves, each other Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 5:59PMAn elite group of prospects showed their skills and pondered their fates in the upcoming draft.
Father, daughter reunited via MySpace Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 5:52PMDESTIN - Early Friday, Allison Vaughn's MySpace status said, "Anxiously awaiting 9 a.m." About 10:30 that morning. her status changed to, "Allison Michelle officially has a dad, stepmom, another half-sister, and four half-brothers!!!!"The update came
Latest Sport News: Weir takes lead Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 5:37PMMike Weir shot a 64 at Bethpage Black to take the clubhouse lead as the rain-delayed first round of the US Open neared completion on Friday.
Cubs looking to get bullpen more work Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 5:36PMCubs looking to get bullpen more work
Minnesota Timberwolves workout point guards auditioning for lineup spots Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 5:31PMMINNEAPOLIS - The big names were already lined up Friday to audition for the role of Minnesota point guard, even before the Timberwolves got a welcome surprise.
Julius Palone, longtime educator in Jefferson Parish, dies Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 5:31PMJulius Palone, a retired educator known for his no-nonsense, fiercely disciplined leadership in Jefferson Parish public schools, died Wednesday. He was 81.
The time has come to honor Satchel Paige Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 5:06PMNegro League legend Satchel Paige deserves more recognition. Renaming the Cy Young Award would be a start.
Evans, other top PGs work out for Timberwolves Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 5:03PMThe Timberwolves got a welcome surprise when Tyreke Evans decided to forgo a solo workout scheduled for Friday afternoon to participate in a spirited morning practice against some of the best point guard prospects in this draft class.
Timberwolves work out 6 point guards Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 4:57PMThe big names were already lined up Friday to audition for the role of Minnesota point guard, even before the Timberwolves got a welcome surprise. Tyreke Evans of Memphis decided to forego a solo workout scheduled for Friday afternoon to participate in a spirited morning practice against some of the best point guard prospects in this draft class.
Grizzlies Continue to Prepare for Draft Friday, June 19, 2009 @ 4:56PMWith the NBA Draft now less than a week away, the Memphis Grizzlies Draft preparations have shifted into overdrive…Sunday the team will hold separate private workouts for UCONN's Hasheem Thabeet, Arizona's Jordan Hill, and USC's Demar Derozan. Today, the Grizz hosted Arizona State's James Harden. FOX13's Marcus Hunter has the full story.
Horschel set to make pro debut Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:37PMBy Pat Dooley Staff writer Billy Horschel, the four-time All-American at Florida, will make his professional debut Thursday morning at the St. Jude Classic.
An emotional return for Lefty Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:34PMMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The idea was for Phil Mickelson to return to a routine as best as possible in his world now shaken with fear.
Feds Swoop In on Nationwide Pickpocket, I.D. Theft Ring Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:33PMFederal prosecutors level conspiracy and bank fraud charges against the alleged leader and nine members of a national organization of high-tech pickpockets who have been the scourge of police around the country.
Daly eager for 1st PGA event since his suspension Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:33PMThe question came at John Daly a variety of ways Wednesday, and he tried deflecting them with jokes.
Mickelson Craves ‘Mental Break’ of Golf After Month of Trauma Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:31PMJune 11 (Bloomberg) -- Phil Mickelson said he is looking forward to the distraction of playing golf after the most emotional weeks of his life.
Ford Sr. to aid Cohen campaign Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:31PMFormer Memphis Congressman Harold Ford Sr. will host two fundraisers for U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in Washington and in Memphis later this month.
Golf: Daly a serious personality Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:31PMTo understand how powerfully John Daly resonates with sports fans, simply flash back to his visit to San Francisco in October 2005. All those people at Harding Park, lining the fairways and encircling the greens, cheering as loudly for Daly as they did for...
An emotional return to golf for Mickelson Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:28PMThe idea was for Phil Mickelson to return to a routine as best as possible in his world now shaken with fear. It has been three turbulent weeks since he announced his wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer.
An emotional return to golf for Mickelson Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:25PMMEMPHIS, Tennessee – An emotional Phil Mickelson returned to the U.S. PGA Tour on Wednesday, trying to regain some normalcy in a life shaken by fear with the discovery that his wife has breast cancer.
Three Rebels taken in top rounds of MLB draft Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:24PMThree Rebels have heard their name called on day two of the 2008 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft as Scott Bittle, Nathan Baker and Jordan Henry were all drafted in the first seven rounds of the draft on Wednesday.
Man indicted in parking lot shooting Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 11:18PMA Memphis grand jury has returned a murder indictment in a shooting that erupted during an argument over parking.
Art of the open date lost on SEC Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 11:13PMIt’s not Jeremy Jarmon’s departure, or Derrick Locke’s knee, or Mike Hartline’s arm, or even John Calipari’s reputation that worries Kentucky football fans this summer.
Heights prep Ellis coming to KU camp Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 11:00PMWichita Heights sophomore Perry Ellis is among 50 players who will attend Bill Self's Kansas University Elite Camp.
Lohse headed to DL with forearm muscle strain Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 11:00PMThe Cardinals are expected to place pitcher Kyle Lohse on the disabled list this weekend with a strained right flexor muscle in his right forearm. The condition likely will sideline the hard-luck righthander significantly longer than the minimum 15 days, according to a club source.
One-and-done players leave behind a mess Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 10:58PMFor every raucous cheer Derrick Rose elicited from fans of the University of Memphis men's basketball team in his one season in 2007-08, he now draws a different cry.
Gonzaga nets McKinney's Vilarino Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 10:53PMWhen Kentucky fired men's basketball coach Billy Clyde Gillispie, McKinney's G.J. Vilarino had a decision to make. Should G.J. stay or should he go?
Anti-Fan: Cheating comes with a cost Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 10:45PMSo, what's it all about, Alfie? And Danica.
Nets pass on Gehry's design for new arena Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 10:44PMThe Nets have replaced world-renowned architect Frank Gehry as designer of the proposed Barclays Center in Brooklyn, they said Thursday, in a move that could knock hundreds of millions of dollars off the $950 million projected price tag for the basketball arena.
Delta kicks off Lincoln service Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 10:44PMThe Lincoln Airport got a couple of good omens Thursday, the first day of new Delta Air Lines service to Atlanta and Salt Lake City.
SPORTS BUZZ/Jon Buzby Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 10:01AMWhen I filed this column early Friday morning, Manny Ramirez was in fourth place on the fans’ All-Star ballot. This tells me one of two things: Either Dodgers fans are stuffing ballot boxes or baseball fans in general just don’t care about the steroid issue.
Local golf tourneys trend toward first-time winners Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 10:01AMFor years, the top local golfers would say that any of 20 golfers in town could get hot and win any tournament. Yet Jamie Hogan, Chris Beto, Eric Burch and a couple of other names kept popping up every time. That changed when John Canova won the 2007 Seth B. Atwood Classic.
When Social Networking Goes Bad Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ 9:55AMMost people remember reading or even writing libelous things about their fellow classmates on the bathroom walls of their high schools.