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The ‘Power’ of Black Sex OnscreenDaily BeastTelevision has been a bit more forward-thinking than feature films as it pertains to interracial relationships, but so many of the most prominent black television shows of the last 25 years have been sitcoms. Wisecracking black couples with playful … …read more From:: TV Shows News On Google News
Traore stars as Mali bag bronzeFIFA.comAdama Traore was the hero as Mali clinched third spot at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, scoring two and setting up a third in a 3-1 win over ten-man Senegal at North Harbour Stadium. The victory was no more than Fanyeri Diarra’s side deserved for a fine …Mali beat Senegal … Read more
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Wisler shines in MLB debut, beats New York Mets 2-1AL.comMatt Wisler’s major-league debut was a successful one Friday night, as the Atlanta Braves rookie pitched eight innings in a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets at Turner Field. Wisler, 22, allowed six hits and did not walk a batter on Friday, … Read more
Oscar Podcast Continues with 2nd Academy AwardsAwards Daily (blog)Ryan Adams, Craig Kennedy and I brought back the historical Academy Awards podcasts to revisit 1929/1930, the year when the Academy was pressured to change their voting from a select committee who picked the winners to the entire membership voting … …read more From:: Academy Awards News … Read more
Man dead, 2 critically hurt after being shot in NW Miami-DadeLocal 10AS WE LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ALLEGED SHOOTER AND THE VICTIMS, WHO LOST THEIR LIVES. BREAKING NEWS OUT OF NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, WHERE POLICE TELL US THREE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SHOT. AT LEAST ONE IS DEAD.and more …read more From:: Miami News From Google News
Crews douse brush fire in Rancho San DiegoU-T San DiegoA 10-acre brush fire in the area of Rancho San Diego near SR 94 and Calavo Drive forced the evacuation of several homes and closed roads in the area. Cal Fire aircraft stopped the fire from spreading to the west and hand crews were working on … Read more
Colorado Rapids 1, FC Dallas 1 | MLS Match RecapMLSsoccer.comCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. – It’s been different games but the same script between the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas this season at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. After conceding an opening goal to Dallas midfielder Fabian Castillo, the Rapids found a late …Colorado Rapids vs FC Dallas … Read more
Smallville Comic–Con brings thousands of sci-fi fans to HutchKAKEHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Thousands of sci-fi and superhero fans from all across the country will be flocking to Hutchinson this weekend for the second annual Smallville ComicCon. Attendees will be able to meet celebrities, buy all kinds of merchandise and …and more …read more From:: Comic Con … Read more
JSO turns to social media to fight crimeWJXT JacksonvilleAs a police agency, the Sheriff’s Office works tirelessly to get out messages about crime problems in the city, and with an ever increasingly online world, they’re big on social media. As the JSO’s public information officer, Melissa Bujeda is the …and more …read more From:: Social … Read more
Canfield graduate tops list of smartest college football playersWYTVNFL.com runs a series called 15 for 15 and on its recent list of college football’s smartest players, Italiano was number one. Along with being a a starting defensive back at Kent State, he also has a 3.978 grade point average as a bio-chemistry, pre … …read … Read more
Competitive bidding may have saved Dallas millionsWFAADALLAS — On Wednesday evening, the Dallas City Council voted to “blend and extend” TXU’s contract with the city to provide municipal power to the city until 2021. The contract, worth at least $320 million, was awarded without competitive bidding. …read more From:: Dallas News From Google News
Steelers’ Player Preview: Anthony ChickilloStill CurtainEven watching his combine drills you can tell that this is a linebacker who leaves it all on the field. He smells like a special teams difference maker. The problem is that a player like Arthur Moats has much more experience in the Steelers’ defense …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Radio station offers holy hip hop hourVictoria AdvocateThe first track of his Sunday morning show, “The Holy Hip Hop Hour,” featured “I got Faith” by Fresh Simmons, a Victoria rapper and assistant on the show. “I’m hearing from the community that this is what we’re missing in Victoria,” he said. “Everybody …and more …read more … Read more
FBI Director: ISIS Zeroing In On Social Media To Recruit AmericansCBS LocalBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A bigger threat than ever. The FBI says it has no way of stopping ISIS from recruiting thousands of Americans through social media. Rick Ritter spoke with the director of the FBI and has the alarming details. The FBI’s director was … Read more
Atlanta Braves, Matt Wisler top New York Mets, Jacob deGromFOXSports.comBacked by a big hit from his former Triple-A roommate, Matt Wisler enjoyed a major league debut that ranked with the best in Atlanta history. Wisler allowed only one run in eight innings to outpitch Jacob deGrom, and Jace Peterson hit a two-run double …Recap: Atlanta … Read more
Top 11 moments of Cleveland Cavaliers’ season: Chris Fedorcleveland.comCleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert loses the ball as he drives on Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes in the second half of game 6 of the NBA finals. Joshua Gunter, Northeast Ohio Media Group Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Quicken Loans …VIDEO: Cleveland Cavaliers thank fans for … Read more
Obama rejects mass shootings as ‘new normal’ in AmericaBoston GlobeSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Barack Obama said Friday he refuses to accept the idea that regular mass shooting are ”the new normal” in America. He acknowledged, though, that it will take a shift in public opinion before the country acts to tighten …and more …read … Read more
Kylie Jenner Arrives In Miami Before Sugar Factory OpeningJust Jared Jr.Kylie Jenner zips past the picture seekers after arriving at the airport on Friday afternoon (June 19) in Miami, Fla. The 17-year-old reality star made the quick trip to the coastal city for the Sugar Factory opening party on Ocean Drive. “Excited to …Kylie Jenner … Read more
16 injured as cars smack into LA, Oxnard eateriesAlbany Times UnionLOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say two cars have crashed into restaurants in Los Angeles and Oxnard, injuring a total of 16 people. The Los Angeles Fire Department says a car smacked into the glass storefront of a Chipotle restaurant in the Mid-City …and more … Read more
Weird Al Yankovic on the Super Bowl, dedicated fans, and curly hair maintenanceAtlanta MagazineAnd nearly 130,000 fans signed a Change.org petition for him to play the Super Bowl halftime show. We recently chatted with the singer, whose Mandatory World Tour hits Chastain Park Amphitheater this month: Were you bummed not to play the Super Bowl? … Read more
Full Scouting Report for Houston Rockets’ Top 2015 NBA Draft TargetsBleacher ReportAs the NBA draft approaches, the Houston Rockets will be looking to add to their contending rotation. The Rockets, coming off an exciting playoff run before falling short in the conference finals, have a few areas of need, but one above all. With the … Read more
Meghan Klingenberg, StreetfighterU.S. Soccer (press release) (registration) (blog)“Kling insisted that I come watch,” says Anson Dorrance, long-time coach of the famed UNC women’s soccer team. “So there they are – Kling’s up against this monster. I mean, this girl was well over 6 feet tall, and strong as a house. And I’m a little … … Read more
Soccer Insider: US women need to alter their tactics against best teams in …Minneapolis Star TribuneThe United States women are through to the knockout round at the World Cup, and they progressed by doing the same thing they always do. They were the most skilled team on the field in each of their group-stage games, … Read more
Warriors End Warriors Parade And Rally Oakland With Confetti – Video The Golden State Warriors ended the Warriors Parade and Rally held in Oakland with a shower of confetti. The Warriors are the 2015 NBA Champions. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/8kfpnLJK8JU
Protesters of police brutality marching in downtown SeattleThe Seattle TimesUnited Gang Members of Seattle and supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement came together Friday for a march in downtown Seattle to show “solidarity with our brothers and sisters and other black organizations across the nation.” The march began at …Protesters moving through downtown SeattleMyNorthwest.com … Read more
Stephen Curry Brings Larry Brown NBA Title Trophy – Video Stephen Curry brings the NBA Title Larry Brown Trophy up to the podium during the Warriors Oakland Rally today. The Warriors are the 2015 NBA Champions. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/rVOztxObl7Q
Taiwan actress Chen Mei Feng to make Singapore TV debutChannel News AsiaQi, who had only recently returned to Singapore to work on the drama, as well as to be with his pregnant wife, actress Joanne Peh, said he was very moved when he was reunited with many of the cast members such as Aw and … Read more
Setanta Sports founders open Smith & Wollensky in LondonIrish TimesThey built their careers broadcasting sport, but the three Irish entrepreneurs who co-founded Setanta Sports are now targeting the top end of the hugely competitive restaurant trade in London. Leonard Ryan, Mark O’Meara and Mickey O’Rourke this week … …read more From:: London Restaurant News By … Read more
Microsoft pulls off E3 winmySanAntonio.com (blog)At their much anticipated E3 news conference, Microsoft dropped the hammer on the console wars by announcing that Xbox 360 games will soon be playable on the Xbox One. The Xbox’s main gear head, Phil Spencer, said that backward compatibility on more …Digital Foundry vs Xbox One backwards compatibilityEurogamer.net The … Read more
Draymond Green Teases Steve Kerr At Warriors Rally Oakland – Video Draymond Green gave a crazy speech At Warriors Rally Oakland punctuated by this moment with Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors Head Coach. The Warriors are 2015 NBA Champions! via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/boDe3g0LBlk
Andre Iguodala Speech At Warriors Rally Oakland – Video Andre Iguodala gave a great and short speech at Warriors Rally Oakland today. The Golden State Warriors won the 2015 NBA Championship and celebrates with a great parade and rally in Oakland today. Iguodala was the NBA Finals MVP. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/JTO0Ly2W_CI
Uber says drivers and passengers banned from carrying gunsLas Vegas SunNEW YORK — Ride-hailing app company Uber says it is banning its riders and drivers from carrying guns. Uber Technologies says it is banning firearms of any kind during rides arranged through the Uber platform, and drivers or riders who violate the …and more …read … Read more
Andre Iguodala Speech At Warriors Rally Oakland – Video Andre Iguodala gave a great and short speech at Warriors Rally Oakland today. The Golden State Warriors won the 2015 NBA Championship and celebrates with a great parade and rally in Oakland today. Iguodala was the NBA Finals MVP. via IFTTThttp://youtu.be/JTO0Ly2W_CI
Opponents of Proposed Golden State Warriors Arena Petition to Halt ProjectNBC Bay AreaA coalition that includes UCSF donors and doctors is petitioning to halt the proposed Golden State Warriors stadium in San Francisco. The Mission Bay Alliance is described on the website as “a coalition of UCSF stakeholders, donors, faculty, physicians … …read more From:: … Read more
Veteran AP reporter and editor, Las Vegas Review-Journal political writer …Fox NewsLAS VEGAS – Laura Myers, a veteran Associated Press reporter and editor who led the news cooperative’s coverage of foreign affairs as the country reeled from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has died. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Friday that …Veteran Associated Press reporter, … Read more