Kings hold off Hurricanes for 4th straight win – ESPN

ESPNLOS ANGELES — Jonathan Quick and the Los Angeles Kings have returned from the Olympic break with a revitalized game and a sharpened playoff focus. The Carolina Hurricanes have neither, and they realize they’re running out of time to get it.Quick dominates in Los Angeles Kings’ 3rd win after Olympic break, 3-1 over …Minneapolis Star … Read more

Fred Grimm: Marlins’ Samson voted off Survivor island; if only Miami had a vote – MiamiHerald.com

Fred Grimm: Marlins’ Samson voted off Survivor island; if only Miami had a voteMiamiHerald.comMiami has come down with an acute case of Cagayan envy. All it took was one episode of Survivor: Cagayan for residents of the Philippines province to fulfill a long coveted, sadly elusive Miami fantasy — boot David Samson off the island. … Read more

Catching up with the Atlanta Braves – Macon Telegraph (blog)

Macon Telegraph (blog)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves are off and running in spring training. Here are some observations from watching the organization for the past couple of days. • Veteran right-hander Gavin Floyd threw a 90-pitch bullpen session Saturday.Recap: Atlanta vs. HoustonThe San Luis Obispo Tribune2014 Spring Training Preview: Brandon Beachy Returns … Read more

Box Office: ‘Non-Stop’ Soars Past ‘Son of God,’ ‘Lego Movie’ With $30 Million … – Variety (blog)

Variety (blog)The win, which exceeds already high expectations, further solidifies Neeson’s status as a bona fide box office draw. “Non-Stop” (budgeted at $50 million) flew above the B.O. gross of “Taken,” the film that reinvigorated his action career. The first …Fri Box Office: ‘Non-Stop’ Earns $10M, ‘Son Of God’ Earns $9.4MForbesBox office: ‘Non-Stop,’ ‘Son of … Read more

Masahiro Tanaka shines in debut – ESPN

ESPNTAMPA, Fla. — Masahiro Tanaka threw two scoreless innings in his spring debut with the New York Yankees, striking out three in a 4-0 exhibition win Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. In a game televised live in the early-morning hours in …Was Masahiro Tanaka as Advertised in New York Yankees Debut?Bleacher ReportMasahiro Tanaka has a … Read more

Obama, wary of foreign crises, faces East-West standoff in Ukraine – Reuters

ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – As Russia deepened its military intervention in Ukraine’s Crimea region on Saturday, ignoring Barack Obama’s stern warning, the U.S. president faced a critical test of whether Washington has the leverage or the will to get Moscow …Obama threatens to penalize Putin over UkraineLos Angeles TimesUkraine army on full alert as Russia backs … Read more

This year, ask the Oscar questions that really matter – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneHas there ever been a better metaphor for the Academy Awards? Granted, that line comes from Jennifer Lawrence in “American Hustle” (nominated for 10 Oscars, Lawrence included), and she wasn’t talking about the Academy Awards per se. She says it …Academy Awards 2014: What time are the Oscars?Los Angeles TimesBest picture lineup is diverse, … Read more

Recap: Nashville vs. Winnipeg – News & Observer

News & ObserverNashville, TN (SportsNetwork.com) – Ondrej Pavelec turned away 39 shots to backstop the surging Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators. Olli Jokinen, Andrew Ladd and Devin Setoguchi each scored for the Jets, who are now 11-3-1 since …Winnipeg Jets (29-26-6) at Nashville Predators (26-24-10), 3 pm (ET)The StateNashville Predators’ … Read more

Recap: Washington vs. Atlanta – Anchorage Daily News

Anchorage Daily NewsViera, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Mike Fontenot had four RBI, Tyler Moore knocked in three runs and the Washington Nationals outslugged the Atlanta Braves 16-15 in a wild Grapefruit League game. The contest featured a nine-run fifth inning by the Braves …Zimmermann sharp as Nationals top Braves 16-15CBSSports.com all 38 news articles …read more … Read more

Photos: Houston Rodeo Parade highlights – KHOU

Photos: Houston Rodeo Parade highlightsKHOUHOUSTON – The annual Rodeo Parade took place on March 1, 2014 and turned downtown Houston into a celebration of Western heritage. Cowboys, rodeo fans and out of town guests lined the streets to watch thousands of trail riders, chuck wagons, …Cowboys trek through downtown to Rodeo kick offHouston ChronicleRodeo cowboy … Read more

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to attend Academy Awards – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsOscar statues are pictured by the stairs leading into the Dolby Theater during preparations for the 86th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Calif., on Saturday. Ford is scheduled to attend the awards show. RELATED: SEE IT: ROB FORD JUMPS FOR JOY AS …Mayor Rob Ford reportedly attending the Academy AwardsHamilton Spectator all 77 … Read more

What not to wear at the Oscars – red carpet blunders from the past – Irish Independent

Irish IndependentPossibly our favourite Oscars outfit ever – Bjork wore a swan dress to the Oscars in 2001. And promptly laid an egg on the red carpet. Download our Free iPhone App Now. Comments. Email; Print; Font Size …Mary-Kate Olsen, 27, Engaged to Olivier Sarkozy, 44!Us Magazine all 208 news articles …read more Source: Google … Read more

Love social media, Bengal’s politicians feel the same too – Times of India

Love social media, Bengal’s politicians feel the same tooTimes of IndiaKOLKATA: Why do Bengal’s politicians simply love the social media? According to the figures of Census 2011, 8.3% of Bengal’s 2 crore homes have a computer or a laptop and 42.9% use a cellphone. Trai’s 2013 March report pegs Internet access by wireless … and … Read more

Justin Bieber Rings In The Big 2-0 In A Very Traditional Way! And We Have Pics! – PerezHilton.com

Justin Bieber Rings In The Big 2-0 In A Very Traditional Way! And We Have Pics!PerezHilton.comWhat’s the point of waiting for the morning to celebrate if you’re already up at midnight? Right, Justin Bieber? The 20-year-old pop star clearly agreed because he was tweeting the love and pics from his friends and family in the … Read more

Stars step out for pre-Academy Awards parties – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsStars step out for pre-Academy Awards parties. The Academy Awards are Sunday night, but these stars are getting a head start on the festivities. Pre-Oscar parties: Lupita Nyong’o. Photo: Stefanie Keenan/WireImage./ Published: 03/1/2014 6:02:58 …Spirit Awards to give dressed-down Oscar previewKnoxville News Sentinel all 148 news articles …read more Source: Academy Awards … Read more

Recap: Nashville vs. Winnipeg – The State

The StateNashville, TN (SportsNetwork.com) – Ondrej Pavelec turned away 39 shots to backstop the surging Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators. Olli Jokinen, Andrew Ladd and Devin Setoguchi each scored for the Jets, who are now 11-3-1 since …Winnipeg Jets (29-26-6) at Nashville Predators (26-24-10), 3 p.m. (ET)Sacramento BeeNashville Predators 1, … Read more

Obama to push minimum wage Wednesday in Conn. – Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Obama to push minimum wage Wednesday in Conn.Honolulu Star-AdvertiserWASHINGTON >> Striving to show momentum on a top legislative priority, President Barack Obama is appearing next week with Northeastern governors who back his push to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and will pledge to lift the … and more …read more Source: … Read more

Cummins recalling 25013 engines over fire risk – Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Cummins recalling 25013 engines over fire riskHonolulu Star-AdvertiserNEW YORK >> Engine maker Cummins Inc. and its joint venture Cummins Westport Inc. are recalling 25,013 engines because cold weather could cause a sensor to fail, resulting in an exhaust fire. No injuries have been reported but Cummins Westport has … and more …read more Source: Honolulu … Read more

Pelicans-Clippers Preview – ESPN

ESPNFor all of the hype surrounding “Lob City” and the bevy of highlights Chris Paul and Blake Griffin have produced since joining forces in Los Angeles, playoff success hasn’t been a byproduct. The Clippers are taking aggressive measures to go deeper in …New Orleans Pelicans (23-35) at Los Angeles Clippers (40-20), 10:30 pm (ET)Sacramento Bee3-on-3: … Read more

USS Somerset commissioned as Flight 93 tribute – Honolulu Star-Advertiser

USS Somerset commissioned as Flight 93 tributeHonolulu Star-AdvertiserCrew members line the rails during a commissioning ceremony for the USS Somerset (LPD 25) Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Philadelphia. The USS Somerset is the ninth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock and the third of three ships named in honor … and more …read more Source: Honolulu … Read more

Kennedy daughter acquitted in drugged driving case – Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Kennedy daughter acquitted in drugged driving caseHonolulu Star-AdvertiserKerry Kennedy, second from left, walks with her mother, Ethel Kennedy, right, as she leaves the Westchester County Courthouse, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 in White Plains, N.Y. Kennedy was acquitted Friday of drugged driving after she accidentally took a … and more …read more Source: Honolulu News Feed … Read more

Now you can search the world’s fashion with a photo – Pasadena Star-News

Now you can search the world’s fashion with a photoPasadena Star-NewsThe app is made by Daniela Cecílio, previously of boutique fashion site Farfetch (and married to its CEO). The idea came to the onetime fashion designer after her frustration with shopping online and trying to find the perfect item. “You fall in love … and … Read more