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MiamiHerald.comCornerback Brent Grimes said Monday that new Dolphins general manager Dennis Hickey made him feel “appreciated here.” A four-year, $32 million contract, including $16 million in guaranteed money, tends to make any 30-year-old cornerback feel that …Dolphins re-sign CB Brent GrimesESPN5 Moves Dolphins Must Avoid in Free AgencyBleacher ReportMiami Dolphins re-sign Pro Bowl cornerback Brent … Read more
Dallas Morning NewsA Super Bowl XLV worker severely injured by falling ice and snow testified Tuesday that security never warned him about the danger he faced outside the stadium in 2011. Severin Sampson told the jury that security waved him and a group of co-workers …Sampson Takes Stand in Super Bowl XLV TrialNBC 5 Dallas-Fort … Read more
The Detroit NewsRochester — Shorthanded and seemingly beaten, Oakland pulled off one of the most memorable home-court victories on Tuesday. And the best thing about it the Grizzlies move to the second round of their first Horizon League tournament. Travis Bader, held …Oakland needs OT to escape Youngstown St, 96-92The StateKendrick Perry Ties Career-Scoring High … Read more
Chicago Sun-TimesOn Tuesday, the 177th anniversary of the incorporation of Chicago as a city, Mayor Rahm Emanuel floated the idea of increasing Soldier Field’s capacity — currently 61,500 for football, 63,500 for other events — as a step toward a legitimate Super …Emanuel looking at Soldier Field expansionChicago TribuneBears: Mayor Emanuel looking to expand Soldier … Read more
Sacramento BeeNashville, TN (SportsNetwork.com) – Matt Niskanen scored the winning goal in the third period as the Pittsburgh Penguins skated to a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Niskanen also scored early in the second period, Chris Kunitz had a …Penguins beat Nashville, 3-1, to get back on trackPittsburgh Post GazetteMatt Niskanen scores … Read more
Pittsburgh Post GazetteSo while their 3-1 victory against Nashville Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena isn’t going to take up much space on their highlights disc, it should help them avert what was threatening to develop into a crisis of confidence. Beating the Predators …Matt Niskanen scores 2 as Penguins beat Predators 3-1 in Nashville G … Read more
Bredesen asks next Nashville mayor to put education firstThe TennesseanThe Nashville mayor’s race may be more than a year away, but former Tennessee governor and Nashville Mayor Phil Bredesen already has some ideas of what the eventual election winner should take on once in office. In front of dozens at a session of … and … Read more
ESPN“I have decided to retire after seven years in the NFL to spend time with my family,” Snelling said in a statement. “I want to thank [owner Arthur] Blank, Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith for providing me the opportunity to play for the …Jason Snelling announces retirement from Atlanta FalconsNFL.comAtlanta Falcons’ Jason Snelling … Read more
Maui Air executive offers sympathy for Lanai crash victimsHonolulu Star-AdvertiserFire Department helicopter used to search for missing Maui woman – 04:58 p.m.. Honolulu’s rail gets $250M in Obama’s budget plan – 04:45 p.m.. California gold discovery spurs rush of theories – 04:38 p.m.. Shark sighting closes Nanakuli beach – 04:19 p.m.. and more …read more … Read more
Norm London dies; famed attorney defended brewery heirs and mobstersSTLtoday.comWhen criminal defense attorney Norm London wasn’t busy defending Busch brewery heirs or other leading citizens, he was often in court representing St. Louis’ leading mobsters. Mr. London, who died last weekend at age 83, didn’t make any distinction … and more …read more Source: London … Read more
MLB.comFollowing the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory in February will be difficult, but the Seattle Mariners don’t believe the success at CenturyLink Field affects much within their clubhouse. Seahawks fans, known as the “12th Man,” garnered a lot of …Offseason Blueprint: SeahawksESPN (blog)InFAMOUS Second Son Pays Homage to Super Bowl Champion Seattle …Bleacher ReportSeahawks’ title … Read more
ESPNCLEVELAND — They found the open man. They made the extra pass. They moved the ball with stunning efficiency. The Spurs put on a basketball clinic. The Cavaliers couldn’t stop it. Danny Green scored 24 points and San Antonio turned to its 3-point …What TV channel is showing Tuesday’s Cleveland Cavaliers vs. San Antonio …The … Read more
Honolulu’s rail gets $250M in Obama’s budget planHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThe Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation said in a statement Tuesday the president’s budget proposal for the fiscal year beginning in October includes $250 million for the rail transit project. The money would be an installment of the $1.5 …Feds Budget Millions for Honolulu RailHonolulu Civil Beat … Read more
Deone Bucannon Makes an Impression at NFL CombineWashington State AthleticsAfter finishing his 40-yard dash with a time of 4.49 seconds, Deone Bucannon slowed down just long enough to talk with a NFL Hall of Famer. “Right after I got done running my 40, I got to talk to Deion Sanders and shook hands with him,” … Read more
Microsoft dismisses additional social media and cloud regulationsZDNetCurrently, Microsoft and other technology companies that have social networking functionality are voluntarily handling complaints as part of a protocol that was organised under the previous government, which Marlow said is “working well”. She said any … …read more Source: Social Media News Feed By Google
Atlanta BeltLine CEO speaks about Atlanta’s environmental redesignRed and BlackAtlanta BeltLine Inc. CEO Paul Morris presented as the second speaker in the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design’s spring 2014 Lecture Series with his presentation on transportation and economic development Tuesday evening at the … …read more Source: Atlanta News By Google
San Francisco ChronicleBottled water is one step closer to being passe in San Francisco, after the Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a measure that would ban the sale of the items at events held on city property. The ordinance, approved unanimously, would prohibit the …San Francisco moves closer to banning plastic water bottlesReutersBoard of Supes … Read more
California gold discovery spurs rush of theoriesHonolulu Star-AdvertiserDavid Hall, co-founder of Professional Coin Grading Service, poses with some of 1,427 Gold-Rush era U.S. gold coins, at his office in Santa Ana, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. A California couple out walking their dog on their property stumbled across … and more …read more Source: Honolulu … Read more
Las Vegas casinos partnering with hotel chainsLas Vegas SunThe deals enable customers to earn and redeem loyalty points with both the hotel and casino chains, and also hold out the promise of enabling visitors to experience Las Vegas like a high roller, if they have enough credits. The partnerships give the … and more …read … Read more
Cleveland Central Catholic boys basketball coach Jonathan Harris resignsThe Plain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Central Catholic boys basketball coach Jonathan Harris resigned on Tuesday. The announcement comes a day before the No. 1 Ironmen are scheduled to play No. 5 Tallmadge in the Division II Stow district semifinal. …read more Source: Cleveland News From Google
Westfield jumps on social media to fight crimeFox 59Westfield city officials announced on Tuesday that the police department has begun using a free and private social media site called Nextdoor to communicate with thousands of neighbors. Longtime Westfield resident Aaron Sherrick helped bring the site … and more …read more Source: Social Media News Feed … Read more
San Francisco Chronicle(03-04) 18:11 PST SAN FRANCISCO — Elmo’s back in San Francisco, and nobody’s tickled. A 50-year-old man with a troubled past who earned the nicknames “Bad Elmo” and “Evil Elmo” for donning a furry red costume and posing for pictures with tourists … and more …read more Source: San Francisco News By Google
17 Las Vegas-area magnet schools honored by national groupLas Vegas SunThe Magnet Schools of America has recognized 17 Clark County School District magnet schools for their academic excellence. The national magnet school organization awarded seven schools with the highest distinction of “Magnet School of Excellence. …read more Source: Las Vegas News By Google
ESPNFormer Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner tweeted Tuesday night that he has been reinstated by the NFL after serving over 2
SI.comNFC East — Dallas: Nowhere should the fierce urgency of now be any higher than it is in Dallas, where the Cowboys are stuck in the maddening status quo world of 8-8 under head coach Jason Garrett, losing with a shot at the division title and a playoff …Sources: Cowboys Want Ware To Take Pay … Read more
Gov. Chris Christie wants government out of flood insurance businessAsbury Park PressChris Christie, private enterprise would handle flood insurance. “The federal government has to get out of the flood insurance business. It’s not good at it,” Christie told a crowd in Berkeley on Tuesday. But if the government got out of the business … and … Read more
CBS LocalWASHINGTON — It’s been a long, snowy winter, but Washington’s fabled cherry blossom trees are a hardy bunch and their blooming is right around the corner. The famous trees are expected to bring the first sure sign of spring April 8-12, when they’re …Park Service Predicts DC Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates: April 8-12NBC4 … Read more
Las Vegas SunCedric Williams of the North Las Vegas Fire Department said flames erupted inside the home’s attached garage about 12:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of Chipplegate Way, near West Lake Mead Boulevard and Simmons Street. By the time firefighters arrived, the …Crews battle North Las Vegas duplex fire – FOX5 Vegas – KVVUKVVU … Read more
CBS LocalLOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Police Tuesday identified a parent of two young boys who were found wandering a busy street in South Los Angeles. Police said Sidnicka Wilson, 32, is the mother of the two boys, ages 1 and 3, who were found by passerby …Mother of boys found wandering in South LA identifiedabc7.comPolice … Read more
abc7news.comSAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A San Francisco pub is informing its patrons of a new rule — Take off your Google Glass before entering. “The Willows” gastro pub in the South of Market neighborhood has posted signs that say, “Our patrons have expressed …Google Glass Wearers Banned From San Francisco SoMa BarCBS LocalA San Francisco … Read more
FOX 4 NewsLongtime incumbent State Sen. John Carona faces a tough primary challenger and district attorney races are competitive in Dallas and Tarrant counties on Tuesday night. Carona, the longtime Dallas Republican, is being challenged from the right by Don …Huffines barely leading Carona in slugfest-turned-nailbiterDallas Morning News (blog) all 7 news articles …read more … Read more
Jason “Shake” Anderson is Oakland’s ‘Candidate X’San Francisco Bay GuardianNow a real life Candidate X has surfaced, but not in San Francisco — this X is challenging Jean Quan for her seat as Oakland’s mayor, using our Candidate X story to define, elevate, and amplify his candidacy. Meet Jason “Shake” Anderson, 38, a former … … Read more
Big Victory for Chevron Over Claims in EcuadorNew York TimesWorkers attempt to clean up an oil spill in Ecuador, in a 2011 file photo. A judge on Tuesday ruled that an effort to punish Chevron for polluting the Ecuadorean rain forest was marred by fraud and corruption. Credit Rodrigo Buendia/Agence France … …read more Source: … Read more
NHL.comLuongo has been the subject of trade rumors since losing his starting job to Cory Schneider during the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. “Stunned I think. I was not expecting it,” Luongo told reporters in Phoenix. “It caught me off guard. [I’m] just happy for myself and …Roberto Luongo dealt to Panthers for Shawn Matthias, MarkstromCBSSports.comLuongo … Read more
2014 NFL Draft: Tracy Moore looks forward to a clean slate in the prosSB NationTracy Moore has taken his licks and rightfully so. The former Oklahoma State wide receiver is working out and hoping to catch the eyes of pro teams before the 2014 NFL Draft, but a major portion of the work ahead will … Read more