Bears release injury-plagued running backTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:11PMInjury-plagued running back Kevin Jones has been released by the Chicago Bears. The Bears let Jones go Tuesday after signing running back Chester Taylor away from Minnesota last Friday, when they also lured Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers from Carolina and blocking tight end Brandon Manumaleuna from San Diego.
Trim Down challenge wraps up todayTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:08PMTUPELO - After 12 weeks of hard work, teams of friends, colleagues and family members will weigh in today to close out the Trim Down, Tone Up Tupelo challenge.
Making their way to stateTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:53PMFreesmeyer, Blasi take first, second in respective weight classes to advance to DeKalb
The Biggest Loser: Work WeekTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:48PMTonight on a brand new episode of The Biggest Loser on NBC, the contestants are put to work this week. With their new time constraints leading to a lack of exercise, how will our contestants fare? Will anyone crack under the pressure and will the black team pull yet another upset this week? Keep reading [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Biggest Loser: Work Week", url: "http ...
Courtside: Clips Fire DunleavyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:45PMMidway through tonight's game in Orlando, the Clippers announced they had parted ways with GM Mike Dunleavy.
Oklahoma's Balogun hopes he's not forgottenTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:20PMMike Balogun hopes his year away from Sooners football won't mean he's forgotten come time for the NFL draft.
National Sports More>>Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:18PMNORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Mike Balogun hopes his year away from Sooners football won't mean he's forgotten come time for the NFL draft. Balogun was forced to sit out all last season after starting at middle linebacker for Oklahoma in the BCS championship game, but he didn't give up on the game.
Vikes' KWilliams Takes Stand In Suit Vs NFLTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:15PMMinnesota Vikings All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams testified Tuesday that he was under pressure to lose weight and earn a $400,000 bonus when he took a weight-loss supplement two years ago -- a supplement he didn't know contained a substance banned by the NFL.
SCH cautions against use of slimming pillsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:13PMDOHA: The issue of fake and hazardous slimming pills being smuggled to the country for personal use has prompted the Supreme Council of Health (SCH) to issue fresh warning against their import and use.
Owings Mills Column: Pennies program teaches kids about leukemiaTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:08PMEveryone knows someone whose life has been touched by cancer but it's extremely heartbreaking when it happens to a child. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society knows the challenges that parents face -- physically, emotionally, financially and educationally, and they are here to help. The society provides support and resources to...
Exhausted Knights exit tourney with 56-49 lossMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:45PMHARTFORD, CONN. — Rutgers women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer spent the regular season nitpicking her team at every turn.
Exhausted Knights exit tourney with 56-49 lossMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:45PMHARTFORD, CONN. — Rutgers women's basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer spent the regular season nitpicking her team at every turn.
Mountaineers end Knights' Tourney run in semifinalsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:45PMBy: Steven Williamson Down in the second half for the second straight game, the Rutgers women’s basketball team hoped it could pull off the same type of rally it used the night before to knock off Georgetown. But lightning did not strike twice for the Scarlet Knights, wh...
Mountaineers end Knights' Tourney run in semifinalsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:45PMBy: Steven Williamson Down in the second half for the second straight game, the Rutgers women’s basketball team hoped it could pull off the same type of rally it used the night before to knock off Georgetown. But lightning did not strike twice for the Scarlet Knights, wh...
‘You just want to help everyone right away’Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:45PMEditor’s note: A team of doctors and volunteers organized by St. Mary Church in Milford arrived in Haiti Saturday, nearly two months after the devastating earthquake there. Register reporter Abbe Smith is with them and will document their efforts all week.MARBIAL, Haiti — Soft, sad Creole singing filters in through the hanging tarps of the St. Mary’s medical clinic.
‘You just want to help everyone right away’Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:45PMEditor’s note: A team of doctors and volunteers organized by St. Mary Church in Milford arrived in Haiti Saturday, nearly two months after the devastating earthquake there. Register reporter Abbe Smith is with them and will document their efforts all week.MARBIAL, Haiti — Soft, sad Creole singing filters in through the hanging tarps of the St. Mary’s medical clinic.
Milton's Solomon back up, in states after being knocked downMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:42PMBob Greenly saw this coming from Ryan Solomon. He didn't quite know if the freshman 189-pounder would get to the state tournament. But the longtime Milton coach knew Solomon was capable of it.
Milton's Solomon back up, in states after being knocked downMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:42PMBob Greenly saw this coming from Ryan Solomon. He didn't quite know if the freshman 189-pounder would get to the state tournament. But the longtime Milton coach knew Solomon was capable of it.
Regular community meetingsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:20PM • 912 Project Cochise County invites anyone interested in conservative issues to our monthly meetings. Please contact 912projectcochisecounty@gmail.com for a list of meeting dates and locations or to be put on the mailing list. • AARP Chapter 3123: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m., Ethel Berger Center, 459-2655. • Adult Children of Alcoholics: Tuesdays, noon to ...
Regular community meetingsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:20PM • 912 Project Cochise County invites anyone interested in conservative issues to our monthly meetings. Please contact 912projectcochisecounty@gmail.com for a list of meeting dates and locations or to be put on the mailing list. • AARP Chapter 3123: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m., Ethel Berger Center, 459-2655. • Adult Children of Alcoholics: Tuesdays, noon to ...
Jefferson returns for Timberwolves against MavsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:19PMAl Jefferson returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup on Monday night against Dallas after serving a two-game suspension for a DWI arrest.
Jefferson returns for Timberwolves against MavsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:19PMAl Jefferson returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup on Monday night against Dallas after serving a two-game suspension for a DWI arrest.
Jefferson returns for Timberwolves against MavsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:03PMAl Jefferson returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup on Monday night against Dallas after serving a two-game suspension for a DWI arrest. "It feels good, man," Jefferson said at the team's morning shootaround. "It was the longest seven days of my life. I feel good. I'm glad I'm back and I have to make sure I stay back this time." It didn't take long...
Jefferson returns for Timberwolves against MavsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:03PMAl Jefferson returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup on Monday night against Dallas after serving a two-game suspension for a DWI arrest. "It feels good, man," Jefferson said at the team's morning shootaround. "It was the longest seven days of my life. I feel good. I'm glad I'm back and I have to make sure I stay back this time." It didn't take long...
Hatton to retire from boxingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:58PMBy Harold Kupel: Ricky Hatton is reportedly planning on stepping away from boxing and retiring from the sport. At 31, it’s looking like Hatton is going to retire after fighting for 13 years as a pro. Hatton last fought on May 2nd, and ended up getting knocked cold by Manny Pacquiao.
Hatton to retire from boxingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:58PMBy Harold Kupel: Ricky Hatton is reportedly planning on stepping away from boxing and retiring from the sport. At 31, it’s looking like Hatton is going to retire after fighting for 13 years as a pro. Hatton last fought on May 2nd, and ended up getting knocked cold by Manny Pacquiao.
Hospital successfully promotes breast-feedingMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:42PMDANBURY -- Grayson Carcaterra was a tough case, balky when it came to breast-feeding. But the lactation specialists at Danbury Hospital stuck with Grayson and his mother, Ann. Soon enough, Grayson got the hang of it and everyone was happy.
Trial opens in Vikings' challenge of NFL drug policyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:22PMA closely watched trial challenging the NFL's anti-doping policy opened in a Minnesota courtroom Monday with an attorney for two Vikings players saying the league failed to follow state law when it tested them for drugs two years ago and then decided to suspend them
NFL Drug Test Leaks Hurt Players’ Image, Lawyer Says (Update2)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:18PMNational Football League officials sullied the reputations of Minnesota Vikings players Kevin Williams and Pat Williams by leaking news of their suspensions for violating league drug policies, the athletes’ lawyer argued.
Trial opens in Vikes' challenge of NFL drug policyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:17PMThe attorney for two Minnesota Vikings challenging the NFL's anti-doping policy opened their closely watched trial Monday by accusing the league of failing to follow state law when it tested them for drugs two years ago and then decided to suspend them.
Two Beats For TiVo In Less Than A WeekMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:16PMOn the heels of a court victory last week, the firm beats analysts' profit expectations.
Study: Women Who Drink Tend to Be ThinnerMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:15PMNew findings suggest that women who drink moderately are less likely to gain weight over time than those who don't.
Trial opens in Vikes' challenge of NFL drug policyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:03PMThe attorney for two Minnesota Vikings challenging the NFL's anti-doping policy opened their closely watched trial Monday by accusing the league of failing to follow state law when it tested them for drugs two years ago and then decided to suspend them. The attorney, Peter Ginsberg, also said the NFL is at least a partial employer of defensive linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams.
Unhealthy foods become less popular with increasing costsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:57PMAdults tend to eat less pizza and drink less soda as the price of these items increases, and their body weight and overall calorie intake also appear to decrease, according to a report in the March 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Brothers from Holland claim third-place finishes at state wrestling finalsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:41PMThe Leal brothers of Holland High School made the most of their appearances in the consolation bracket of the Division 2 individual state wrestling finals. Derek and Nikolas Leal both won their final matches to finish an area-best third in their weight classes at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The three-day tournament concluded Saturday.
Spring-Ford wrestlers still alive in at RegionalsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:40PMSpecial to The Phoenix OXFORD — It was almost too much to Bear. At least for most of the District 1-Class AAA Tournament field, which saw Boyertown stroll through Oxford High School's doors early Saturday morning with 10 qualifiers and strut its stuff heading out those same doors late Saturday night with 10 qualifiers.
Nevada Board Approves Diet DrugSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:35PMA state panel has voted to remove a diet drug from a list of substances that physicians can't prescribe in Nevada.
Honeywell battles tough timesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:06PMAs one of Arizona's largest private employers, Honeywell Aerospace is an economic powerhouse whose successes and failures are acutely felt in the Valley.
Pacquiao hurts Roach's chin in gymSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:00PMHOLLYWOOD – For 15 rounds non-stop, Manny Pacquiao went for the kill. And a good number of times, he caught his master, Freddie Roach, on the chin or just too hard on the body, and made his two-hour workout at the Wild Card Gym look like the real thing.
'The Biggest Loser' auditions come to TampaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:00PMHundreds of people lined up at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, each waiting to tell their story to talent scouts.
ISU women’s basketball: Cyclones win final regular-season gameSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:51PMIowa State junior Kelsey Bolte helped send her seniors out on a winning note in their final regular season game at Hilton Coliseum Saturday, scoring 19 points in a 59-41 senior day victory.
Eagles' gymnastics team pleased with seasonSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:43PMBig Walnut High School gymnastics coach Misty Lloyd-Matthews was proud of her team's performance at the district meet on Feb. 27 at Worthington Kilbourne.
Pius' Rogershas shot at regional titleSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:17AMSpecial to The Mercury WEST LAWN — One thing District 1 wrestlers have learned over the years — and St. Pius X's Josh Rogers quickly figured out last season — is that nothing is easy once you get to the Southeast AA Regional.
Women's basketball: Cyclones hope to send seniors out with a winSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:13AMBrittany Lange, Iowa State’s student assistant coach and Alison Lacey’s roommate, said she’s not sure whether the star senior from Canberra, Australia, would be able to attend this afternoon’s game against Colorado. For more ISU sports, see GoCyclones.