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Oakland retains McFaddenSacramento Bee“I am really excited to be back in Silver and Black,” McFadden said. “There is no place I’d rather be. I want to prove to the team that drafted me that I am a top running back in this league, and I really want to help this team win. I’m happy to … Read more
FOXSports.comATLANTA — Here are five things we gleaned from top-ranked Florida’s 56-49 victory over Tennessee — the first of two Saturday semifinals at the SEC hoops tournament. 1. Florida has unofficially clinched — spoiler alert — the national No. 1 seed for the NCAA …Big second half defensively lifts No. 1 Florida to 56-49 win … Read more
Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Angela Stokes barred from hearing criminal …The Plain DealerCleveland Municipal Judge Angela Stokes is under fire for how she runs her courtroom. The Ohio Supreme Court’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel has recommended she undergo more scrutiny, including a psychiatric examine. On Friday, the municipal court’s … …read more Source: Cleveland News … Read more
Mincey says Broncos were “lackadaisical” in Super Bowl XLVIIINBCSports.comThe Seahawks blew out the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII for a variety of reasons. Former Broncos defensive lineman Jeremy Mincey identified one possibly reason during a Saturday appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio with Alex Marvez and Zig Fracassi. …read more Source: NFL – Super Bowl Game … Read more
New York TimesHonda is recalling almost 900,000 Odyssey minivans because of a potential fire hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report posted on its website on Saturday. Honda told the agency that part of the fuel pump in Odyssey models …Automakers recall hundreds of thousands of vehiclesWNEM SaginawHonda Recalling 886815 Odyssey … Read more
Myo replaces controllers with arm-controlled Oculus Rift gamingJoystiqThe Oculus Rift headset is doing its best to draw players into the virtual realities it hosts, but traditional or motion-assisted controllers are typically used to interact with these virtual worlds. Technic Labs has a different vision for player …Oculus Rift + Myo gesture control armband = pure … Read more
New York Daily NewsComedian David Brenner, a late-night TV fixture who holds the record for the most “Tonight Show” guest appearances, died Saturday. He was 78. Brenner died in New York City, a family rep told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He was considered the father of …Comedian David Brenner Dies at 78Hollywood ReporterPublicist: Comedian David … Read more
Chicago TribuneAmid the excitement and satisfaction Phil Emery exuded a day after signing Lamarr Houston as the prize of his free-agent class, the general manager dropped some bread crumbs. The trail leads to the May 8-10 NFL draft, providing an indication of what …The Chicago Bears Will Eye Two Positions In NFL DraftNFL Mocks all … Read more
CBS LocalLARKSPUR (CBS SF) — A historic Larkspur restaurant was damaged in a two-alarm fire early Saturday morning, fire officials said. A fire engine crew was returning from a medical call around 2:50 a.m. when crewmembers spotted smoke and found a fire …Fire damages The Tavern at Lark CreekSan Francisco Chronicle all 8 news articles … Read more
Daniel RubinoUsing YouTube in Internet Explorer on Windows Phone 8 can be a bit of a pain. The mobile website is barebones and doesn’t work as well as it should. And as you know, YouTube has yet to release a competent native app for Windows Phone users. and more …read more Source: YouTube News Feed … Read more
Fox NewsAUSTIN, Texas – The drunken-driving suspect who police say killed two people after he smashed his car through a street barricade at the South By Southwest festival did not use his brakes and even accelerated as he approached crowds, according to an …SXSW car crash: Another case of police high-speed pursuit gone awry?Christian Science … Read more
ESPN (blog)If the 49ers go on to look at other receivers in free agency, potential options are James Jones, Santonio Holmes and Sidney Rice. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Seattle cornerback Walter Thurmond is planning on taking other visits.Where does a third WR fit in 49ers’ two-WR offense?San Francisco Chronicle (blog)Julian Edelman meeting … Read more
Nerdist Holding San Diego Comic–Con 2014 ContestBam! Smack! Pow!If you want to be one of the 130,000 awesome people who will be attending, and you know you do, then enter for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two to San Diego Comic–Con, $500 spending cash (which will be terribly easy to splurge, by … Read more
Holy Batman! Comic Con sells outIndianapolis StarHundreds of comic-lovers, gamers and honest-to-goodness superheroes were turned away Saturday from Indy’s first Comic Con. It sold out about 3 p.m.. People already in line were welcomed to the box office to buy tickets for Sunday, the last day of the … …read more Source: Comic Con News … Read more
Dallas Morning News (blog)Update at 8:24 p.m. by Julie Fancher: Dallas-Fort Worth has been taken out of the severe thunderstorm watch and the severe thunderstorm warning in Collin County has ended. Update at 6:38 p.m. by Julie Fancher: Collin County has been placed under a … …read more Source: Dallas News From Google
This Oakland News is shocking: The Oakland Mayor’s Race, which had 13 candidates as recently as just less than two weeks ago, now has a whopping 16 candidates. Yes, the City of Oakland officially lists 16 candidates as having filed for the Oakland Mayor’s Race. Again, officially filed. here’s my first video listing the first … Read more
SportingNews.comWill Julius Peppers come back to haunt the Chicago Bears? We’ll find out at least twice next season, because the veteran defensive end on Saturday signed with the Green Bay Packers. Taking a rare plunge into the free-agent pool, GM Ted Thompson got …Packers pick up Peppers to perk up pass pressureBoston HeraldPackers agree to … Read more
Hollywood LifeTaylor Swift, 24, has made no secret of her disdain for 20-year-old Justin Bieber , and now her hate for the bad boy singer has damaged her friendship with Selena Gomez, 21. Things between the BFF’s are so bad that they’re “taking a break”, a source …Justin Bieber to Be Deposed Again, Forced to … Read more
San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Is Sold OutBam! Smack! Pow!The last round of sales for San Diego Comic-Con 2014 opened up this morning at 9 a.m. PST and it only took about an hour and a half for the convention to sell out its allotment of general admission badges. That might not seem very quick, but … Read more
ABC NewsTyler, The Creator, has been arrested for allegedly inciting a riot during the South By Southwest. Police say the Odd Future rapper was arrested Saturday without incident and has been charged with riot, a misdemeanor in Texas. His bond has been set at …Rapper Tyler the Creator arrested for causing SXSW riotKXAN.comTyler, the Creator … Read more
Chicago TribuneLAS VEGAS –Anthony Rizzo hit his first two spring home runs on Saturday in Cashman Field, the bandbox ballpark in Las Vegas. Rizzo’s first homer came leading off the second against Mets veteran Bartolo Colon, and his second was a two-run shot off …Cubs vs. Royals at Surprise and Cubs vs. Mets at Las … Read more
Prison inmate dies 3 weeks after fightLas Vegas SunLAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say a 36-year-old Nevada prisoner died at a Las Vegas hospital on Thursday after nearly three weeks there. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1qGPLOg ) that Daniel Ruiz was taken to Valley Hospital on Feb.Inmate dies at Las Vegas hospital following fightKVVU … Read more
Bumgarner feels ‘almost there’ in prep for openerSFgiants.comSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Madison Bumgarner has allowed five hits in 10 shutout innings spanning three exhibition starts against Major League competition, including Friday’s five-inning, two-hit performance in the Giants‘ 4-0 victory over Colorado. …read more Source: SF Giants News From Google News
Wounded Houston firefighter makes appearance at St. Patrick’s Day paradeHouston ChronicleJacki Dowling eased her husband, Bill, out of his wheelchair and into the vintage red Ford Mustang convertible at Houston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade under a gray, drizzly sky Saturday. The Houston firefighter wore his dress-B uniform with a lime green … and more …read … Read more
SI.comINDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Roger Federer defeated Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine 6-3, 6-1 to reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open, a title the former top-ranked player has won four times. Federer was coolly efficient on a hot day in the desert Saturday, …BNP Paribas Open: Roger Federer romps into final in Indian … Read more
Driver Shot And Killed While Traveling On Ellington ParkwayNewsChannel5.comOfficials with the Metro Nashville Police Department said two vehicles were driving northbound on Ellington Parkway, near the on ramp of Briley Parkway, when someone fired shots into a car and sped away. The 21-year-old driver was pronounced dead on … …read more Source: Nashville News From … Read more
Houston ChronicleAUSTIN, Texas, (AP) — Tyler, The Creator, has been arrested for allegedly inciting a riot during the South By Southwest. Police say the Odd Future rapper was arrested Saturday without incident and has been charged with riot, a misdemeanor in Texas.SXSW: Tyler the Creator Arrested Over Riot IncidentHollywood ReporterRapper Tyler, The Creator Arrested At … Read more
State ColumnAccording to TMZ, singer Chris Brown is back in the slammer after getting booted out of rehab for the second time. The website adds that the singer was living at the Malibu rehab facility under judge’s orders. “I can confirm Chris Brown was arrested on a …Chris Brown Incarcerated IndefinitelyGuardian Liberty VoiceChris Brown put … Read more
Telegraph.co.ukDes McDonald, the former chief executive of the company behind The Ivy and Le Caprice, is planning to roll out his two new restaurant concepts across London as part of a concerted effort to grow his fledgling business. Mr McDonald, who was head chef at … …read more Source: London Restaurant News From Google News
Indian ExpressDevyani Khobragade is not permitted to return to the United States except to submit to the jurisdiction of the court. (PTI). Summary. MEA said the court in the US has no jurisdiction in India over her and the government will no longer engage on this case.Devyani case revival will hit ties, govt saysTimes of … Read more
CBS NewsPrime Minister Najib Razak’s statement confirmed days of mounting speculation that the disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 was not accidental, refocusing the investigation into the flight’s crew and passengers and underlining the massive …Key developments in Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 searchCBC.ca9 crazy conspiracy theories about Malaysia Airlines flight 370Boston.comMissing Malaysia Airline Flight: … Read more
Guardian Liberty VoiceVirginia police might be getting close to solving three high profile murders which were found to be connected about a week ago due to the fact they have arrested a potential suspect in each of the killings near Washington, D.C. In the quiet community …Convicted Felon Jailed on Weapons Charges Resembles Sketch of … Read more
New York TimesISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A Pakistani official reduced by 10 years the 33-year sentence of a Pakistani medical doctor who had helped the C.I.A. track down Osama bin Laden, local news media reported Saturday. The doctor, Shakil Afridi, was arrested in 2011 …Pakistan cuts term for doctor who helped CIA find Osama bin LadenLos … Read more
FanSidedThe Oakland Raiders missed out a couple key pieces of their defense so far this off-season, but have added a couple pieces in return. They’ve recently signed free agent defensive end Antonio Smith to a two year deal and corner-back Terrell Brown. …read more Source: Oakland Raiders News From Google News
If A’s Jesse Chavez is a starter, does that weaken Oakland bullpen?San Jose Mercury NewsLindblom, acquired from Texas in the Michael Choice deal that brought outfielder Craig Gentry to Oakland, could have a chance to make the opening day roster now that wasn’t there just a couple of days ago. The Rangers started him five … Read more