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UH softball team rallies past UC RiversideHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThe University of Hawaii softball team rallied from a four-run deficit to beat UC Riverside 8-7 in the first game of Saturday’s Big West doubleheader in Riverside, Calif. Leisha Li’ili’i’s double with two out in the top of the seventh drove in Jazmine … and more …read more … Read more
Pessimism grows in Buffalo about the Bills staying in townNBCSports.comThe Buffalo Bills are one of the original AFL franchises and as such are critical in forming the AFC/NFC arrangement, the Super Bowl and has the illustrious (if not dubious) honor of appearing in four straight Super Bowls. LA will have a franchise long … and … Read more
The reasons behind canceling July Sasquatch!The Seattle TimesThough the July Sasquatch! lineup included world-famous Seattle band Soundgarden, the overall roster may not have been as strong as the May list, said Gary Bongiovanni, editor-in-chief of the music-industry trade publication Pollstar. “There is a … …read more Source: Seattle News From Google
Ukraine’s Hopes Riding on a ChocolatierNew York TimesKIEV, Ukraine — After a leading contender dropped out of Ukraine‘s presidential race on Saturday, the hopes of many Ukrainians and their Western supporters are now riding on a man known as the Willy Wonka of Ukraine, the billionaire owner of a … …read more Source: UKRAINE News … Read more
USA TODAYThe Flyers distribute the basketball as well as any team in the country. Topped by Vee Sanford with four, they piled up 19 assists in the South Region semifinal win against Stanford. Only two of Dayton’s baskets weren’t scored off an assist in the …NCAA’s Elite 8 Is Set; A Listing Of Weekend GamesNPR … Read more
Magnitude-4.1 aftershock shakes Los Angeles areaMyFox Los Angeles(AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Rod Veal). A car sits rolled over in the wake of Friday nights March 28, 2014 earthquake on Carbon Canyon Road in Brea, Calif., near Olinda Village. (AP Photo/The Orange County Register, Rod Veal). A car sits … and more …read more Source: … Read more
Wall Street Journal… the upcoming Ukraine elections. European Pressphoto Agency. KIEV, Ukraine—Campaigning for Ukraine’s presidential elections kicked off in earnest Saturday as the U.S.’s and Russia’s top diplomats prepared to meet Sunday to discuss the region’s crisis.Klitschko Backs Billionaire for Ukraine PresidencyABC NewsUkraine crisis: Klitschko pulls out of presidential electionBBC NewsPetro Poroshenko, the billionaire chocolate … Read more
The Plain Dealer“We’ve got to come out the first play, maybe it’s a hard foul just to send a message that we’re coming here to play and we’re not going to lay down for you guys,” Thompson said after practice on Saturday afternoon at Cleveland Clinic Courts. “So …Cleveland Cavaliers: Playoff hopes waning but not … Read more
Expo Notes: Satisfy your itchy photo-taking trigger finger with Grip&ShootMacworldJudging by the showfloor at Macworld/iWorld, just about everyone is fed up with blurry photos shot with shaky hands on your mobile device. We’ve already told you about Emulsio, a mobile app that looks to smooth out the bumps that can occur when you’re … and … Read more
Dan Siegel Oakland Mayor’s Race Party At Impact Hub Oakland Dan Siegel officially kicked off his campaign for Oakland Mayor at Impact Hub Oakland. Here is a video look at the event and as Dan was speaking. http://ift.tt/1fzAreq
ESPN (blog)DALLAS — Holger Geschwindner, who has mentored Dirk Nowitzki since he was a teenager in Wurzburg, Germany, believes the 35-year-old Dallas Mavericks star can play at a high level for “three or four more years easily,” barring serious injury. and more …read more Source: Dallas News From Google
Ticket exchange policy for today’s rainoutOaklandAthletics.comTickets should be exchanged at the O.co Coliseum Box Office, or mailed to the Oakland Athletics, Attn: Ticket Services/Rainout, P.O. Box 2220, Oakland, CA 94621. Fans should include their name, address, phone number, original tickets and game and price …A’s Roster Takes Shape Before Opening DaySwingin’ A’sPreview: Indians at AthleticsKSPRA’s … Read more
Manhunt For 3rd Suspect Wanted In Spree Of Oakland Armed RobberiesCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Oakland police say they have identified and arrested two of three suspects wanted in connection with a series of armed robberies in businesses in North Oakland and elsewhere in the city. Police released photos in February of …Oakland: One killed, … Read more
San Francisco Giants 2014 preview: Predicted opening day rosterSan Jose Mercury NewsSan Francisco Giants 2014 preview: Predicted opening day roster. By Alex Pavlovic. apavlovic@mercurynews.com. Posted: 03/29/2014 02:45:15 PM PDT. Updated: 03/29/2014 03:16:07 PM PDT. Related Stories. Mar 29: Tim Lincecum expects to make … and more …read more Source: San Francisco News By Google
Comicbook.com (blog)… agreement with Warner Bros. in regards to a DC Comics character. Could the delayed Lobo movie be moving forward? Another big question is exactly what “near future” means. Will Warner Bros. save the announcement for San Diego Comic Con in July? and more …read more Source: San Diego Comic-Con News From Google News … Read more
The Star-LedgerChris Christie this afternoon gave a passionate pitch for leadership that can win elections, hitting hard on what he sees as President Obama’s failures in foreign policy. The governor spoke to the annual spring meeting of the Republican Jewish …Chris Christie, Scott Walker Court GOP Donors In Las VegasHuffington PostGovs. Scott Walker, Chris Christie … Read more
abc7.comPARIS — After a week of travel in the Mideast, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry changed course and arrived in Paris Saturday for talks with his Russian counterpart on the Ukraine crisis. Halfway home from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Kerry landed in …Kerry and Lavrov to Discuss Ukraine in Paris MeetingTIMEJohn Kerry in Paris to … Read more
Praise for Lotto’s commitment to resonsible gamingScoop.co.nz (press release)Lotto New Zealand’s responsible gaming programme has been officially certified to Level 3, out of four possible levels, by the World Lottery Association under its Responsible Gaming Framework. “Lotto New Zealand provides safe lottery and gaming …Praise for Lotto NZ’s commitment to responsible gamingVoxy all 2 news … Read more
ValleyBayNewsANAHEIM – In a fan appreciation showing called, “Fiesta Angels,” the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim announced a new, six-year, $144.5 million extension with outfielder Mike Trout. Before getting in to the Press Conference, we’ll explain the contract.Fourteen big questions for 2014ESPN (blog)Angels re-up TroutButler Eagle (subscription)Angels extend Mike Trout with 6-year, $144.5M contractSports Out … Read more
USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Check two more items off the list in an impressive homestretch by the Boston Bruins. They are now Atlantic Division champions, and Jarome Iginla has recovered from his slow start to reach 30 goals once again. Boston accomplished …Iginla, Bruins keep on rollingReutersBruins win as Iginla scores twiceBoston GlobeBruins Take Away … Read more
ABC OnlineThailand holds elections Sunday for the upper house of parliament that could hold the key to the fate of the prime minister, who faces possible impeachment for negligence after months of street protests. Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of …Anti Government Protestors Resume Protests In BangkokGetty ImagesThai protesters rally against … Read more
Bleacher ReportLike, a franchise-fortune-reversing, championship-building, make-something-out-of-nothing kind of keeper. You don’t let a player like that escape your sights, let alone your stranglehold on him. If the superstar-driven NBA doesn’t allow a franchise to …Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies. Only hot salmon breath …Golden State of MindCurry leads Golden State Warriors past Grizzlies … Read more
The GuardianNeither of these applies to the wave of towers about to hit London. There are plans for more than 230, at the last count. They range in height from 20 storeys to more than 60, in central and suburban locations. Yet it has taken a privately funded …Number of skyscrapers in London set to … Read more
The GuardianThe campaign, which wants a skyline commission to examine London’s future profile, has also obtained the support of the Observer’s architecture critic, Rowan Moore. “It is shocking that such a profound change is being made to a great city with so … and more …read more Source: London News From Google
Daily TimesBAKHCHISARAY: The leader of Crimean Tatars proposed on Saturday that the 300,000-strong indigenous Muslim minority seek autonomy on the Black Sea peninsula annexed from Ukraine by Russia. Speaking to more than 200 delegates gathered for the …Crimea’s Tatars Condemn Annexation, Seek AutonomyABC NewsCrimean Tatars’ want autonomy after Russia’s seizure of peninsulaReuters all 110 news … Read more
Business StandardActress Gwyneth Paltrow’s mother Blythe Danner is said to be upset that her daughter has announced her split with her husband Chris Martin as “loves Chris”. Danner even reportedly attempted to convince her daughter not to end their ten year marriage, …Gwyneth Paltrow’s mom Blythe Danner ‘really upset’ over Chris Martin split: reportNew York … Read more
Cascade Sierra Solutions: Story of a failed enterpriseThe Register-GuardWhen the Port of Oakland banned pre-1994 trucks and required filters for later models, 300 short-haul truckers did not qualify for conventional loans because of poor credit or insufficient income, but Cascade was there to lend. In hindsight, Banks said … and more …read more Source: Port … Read more
Kansas City StarMarch 29. The Kansas City Star. EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Thirty years after the Central Missouri men’s and women’s teams swept the NCAA Division II basketball titles, the Mules did it again Saturday.National Champs! Late flurry gives Central Missouri their second NCAA D-II …Missourinet.comO. Perry Walker product Charles Hammork helps Central Missouri to NCAA … Read more
Another plumbing backup sends Oakland Athletics coaches scrambling in …Minneapolis Star TribuneCoaches from the Oakland Athletics were sent scrambling after toilets in the home clubhouse backed up and overflowed before Saturday’s exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants. It was the latest in a series of plumbing problems that have …Coliseum has plumbing problems (again)Lyndy’s … Read more
FanSidedAs the 2014 NFL Draft approaches, whenever the subject of what the Cleveland Browns will do with the fourth overall pick is brought up, you generally only hear two answers: Sammy Watkins or a quarterback. But, what if, by chance, Jadeveon Clowney just … and more …read more Source: NFL Draft News Feed By Google … Read more
New York TimesMOSCOW — A day after the Russian leader Vladimir V. Putin proposed to President Obama that they boost attempts to resolve their standoff over Ukraine peacefully, Secretary of State John Kerry scrambled his travel plans to meet with his Russian …Ukraine PM warns of possibility of further Russian aggressionFox NewsWhat do we know … Read more
World’s Iconic Landmarks To Go Dark For Earth HourCBS LocalNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If you happen to notice some of New York City’s famous landmarks go dark Saturday night, don’t be alarmed. It’s all a part of a global initiative to bring awareness to our impact on the Earth. This evening, people around the … … Read more
Yahoo India NewsSocial media hurts him. He’s 59, a popular, respected multimillionaire at his professional peak and headed to the Hall of Fame one day, so maybe it shouldn’t, but it does. His problem with social media, and Twitter in particular, is different than …NCAA Tournament: Branden Dawson helps Michigan State survive VirginiaNew York Daily … Read more
More Plumbing Problems in Oakland A’s ClubhouseABC NewsCoaches from the Oakland Athletics were sent scrambling after toilets in the home clubhouse backed up and overflowed before Saturday’s exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants. It was the latest in a series of plumbing problems that have … and more …read more Source: Oakland News By … Read more
Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks Pick, Odds, Prediction 3/30/14Sports Chat PlaceThe Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks face off on Sunday in NBA action. The Golden State Warriors are in a dogfight in the NBA Western Conference as playoff position is still up for grabs. The Warriors are 7-3 in their … Read more