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Why didn’t the San Diego Padres sell at the trade deadline?ESPNSo when the smoke cleared Friday and one of the most action-packed trading deadlines in history had stampeded over the finish line without the San Diego Padres, it was time to ask: Did they truly understand the difference between buying and selling?GM A.J. Preller Keeps […]
Creatures of the Wind on Chicago Street Style and the City’s Most Fashionable …Vogue.comThis weekend, fashion favorites like FKA twigs and Florence Welch, along with hundreds of befringed festivalgoers, will take Chicago for Lollapalooza. And though there are eight stages scattered across Grant Park and more than 130 musicians to see …and more …read more […]
The first trailer for Zoolander 2 was briefly posted to YouTube before being …The VergeForget Star Wars — the world’s most anticipated sequel is unquestionably Zoolander 2. And the first trailer is here. Sure, most of the trailer is some weird science-themed graphics with a narration by Stephen Hawking (we assume), but before long Ben […]
Agostini: Giants, Dodgers compete to end of trading deadlineModesto Bee (blog)Billy Beane, a minority owner, knows the ground rules: The owners have money but will not invest in the team. ▫ The A’s only long-term hope: A new ballpark in Oakland. The new mayor, Libby Schaaf, appears to be onboard. ▫ Never trust anything they […]
High-flying Jeremy Evans brings back the vertical threat to DallasMavs.comEvans’ athleticism and lanky build are sure to draw comparisons to current Memphis Grizzlies big man Brandan Wright, who spent four seasons in Dallas before being traded to Boston during the 2014-15 season. Wright was considered a power …and more …read more From:: Dallas News From […]
Miami Marlins wield big legal bat in Miami soccer stadium dealMiami HeraldProvisions deep in the Marlins’ 2009 lengthy legal agreement with Miami-Dade County and the city of Miami give the baseball team significant control over the design and even the operation of a proposed new stadium built just west of the controversial …David Beckham’s Miami […]
140 days until Star Wars: Mark Hamill is an Autograph JediHitFixRedditor iBleeedorange somehow stumbled into a cache of old Star Wars cards signed by Hamill. For those unfamiliar with the cards — or only familiar with their digital counterpart — these Topps trading cards came packaged in a set along with a stick …Mark Hamill […]
Colin Kaepernick Just Gave Us 10 Reasons to Be Excited about 49ers Training Camp49ers.comFriday marked the official start of Colin Kaepernick ‘s third season as the San Francisco 49ers franchise quarterback. The team’s unquestioned leader in 2015, Kaepernick returns motivated to prove that missing the playoffs a year ago was just a one …and more […]
Seattle Seahawks open large Super Bowl windowNFL.comBarring injury catastrophe, Seattle should be among the favorites to win the Super Bowl for at least the next three seasons. That is about as big a window as you can possibly get for dominance in the NFL, and this is from a team that has already been …Redemption […]
Marvel Universe Live! tickets on sale now for Tulsa arena showTulsa World“Once the heroes get wind of what Loki is trying to do, they basically have to band together to try to prevent him from taking over the world,” performer Joseph T. Cox told the Tulsa World before the Marvel Universe Live! performance in Oklahoma […]
Miami Dolphins’ first full-contact practice of training camp will spotlight …Miami HeraldDolphins great Jason Taylor chatted up old teammate Cam Wake before leaving training camp Friday with no greater conviction about Miami’s chances than when practice began a few hours earlier. “They’re in pajamas,” Taylor said with a shrug. “We’ll see …No excuses: Time is […]
Return of the Jedi: Star Wars goes back to the SkelligIrish TimesBoatmen who were contracted for a three-day shoot for Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens last summer have been asked to provide transport for another four days, from September 13th to 16th, with a possibility of further “contingency days”. …read more From:: […]
NBA Africa Game a symbol of hopeESPNOn Saturday (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) the NBA will play its first officially-sanctioned game in Africa. That’s 31 years after Hakeem Olajuwon became the first African-born player drafted into the league. And while the game may not be a big deal to those on the …Find out how Team […]
The Tom Cruise Movie MatrixZimbioFor the past 30 years, Tom Cruise has been Hollywood’s most reliable star. Even his flops aren’t really flops. At 53 he still does his own stunts. He’s in amazing shape. He might be kind of crazy. And when he makes a movie he doesn’t hold back.and more …read more From:: […]
Horlivka in Donetsk Region Under Fire From Kiev Forces – Local AuthoritiesSputnik InternationalAccording to the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic Horlivka has been under intensified shelling from Kiev forces for the past week. On Friday, the Horlivka mayoral office said that over 160 people, including 16 children, in the city have died …and more …read more […]
Auburn turns on college football’s largest scoreboard for first timeAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)Auburn powered up the biggest video board in all of college sports today, and you’d be surprised to know that it didn’t cause a power outage in the area. The 190-foot long, 57-foot tall scoreboard at Jordan-Hare Stadium was turned on for the […]
Comic Con invading Tampa Bay this weekendABC Action NewsTAMPA – A whole host of characters are invading Tampa Bay this weekend for Comic Con. The family-friendly event has everything from comics and videos to action figures and artwork. Some of the celebrities this year include Carrie Fisher from star wars …and more …read more From:: […]
Why some San Francisco Giants went to Six Flags to prepare for the RangersDallas Morning News (blog)The Giants tried a new tactic to prepare for the expected high temperatures this weekend. The Giants came to the area after a day game in San Francisco on Wednesday rather than head to Texas in the evening of […]
Illinois cities not getting gaming-machine moneyQuad City TimesFor the month of June, cities across the state received a total of $3 million as their 5 percent share of net gaming revenues, according to state records. Illinois gets 25 percent, and the remainder of net receipts is divided equally between business …and more …read more From:: […]
Aimless chook earns millions for game developersWA todayAt Apple’s annual World Wide Developer Conference last month, Crossy Road was one of 10 mainstream apps to win Apple Design Awards as the pick of the 2015 crop. Four of the 10 are games. Two others given to student developers are also games. …read more From:: Game […]
Early SXSW 2016 registration opens August 3, 2015The GadgeteerEarly registration for the 30th annual SXSW Conferences & Festivals opens on Monday, August 3, 2015. The trio of conferences, which takes place March 11-20, 2016, in Austin, TX, offer nine days packed full of showcases, screenings, panel sessions, … …read more From:: SXSW News From Google […]
13 in Hong Kong fall victim to suspected food poisoning after eating Taiwan …South China Morning Post (subscription)Thirteen people have fallen victim to suspected food poisoning after eating a well-known brand of sandwich from Taiwan. The Centre for Health Protection was investigating after 12 women and one man aged between 23 and 61 developed symptoms […]
Houston aiming for World Series with trade for Carlos GomezYahoo Sports (blog)There may have been some question about whether the team could sustain their success, but the addition of Scott Kazmir confirmed that Houston was ready to compete. Thursday’s trade for Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers takes that decree a step further.Houston Heats Up: Carlos […]
Jason Witten not scared to say ‘Super Bowl‘ is the goalFort Worth Star Telegram (blog)Yeah, win a Super Bowl,” Witten said. “Thirty-one other teams have the same goal, too. I’m not afraid to say it, but it’s silly to talk about it. Everybody has those same expectations. It’d be foolish for me being a 15-year […]
High-quality movies and TV shows hit HBO, iTunes in AugustCNETFor fans of cancelled TV shows that got cancelled, both “Veronica Mars” (the movie) and “Serenity” will make their way to HBO Now in August as well. Over at iTunes, Apple’s got some free TV episodes for you to add to your library including the season […]
Washington, D.C. Is At Risk Of Being Overrun By Flooding, And It Is Not …International Business TimesThe research team estimates that in the next 100 years, the land under Washington, D.C. will sink more than 6 inches. The research team further claims that the sinking is not because of rising sea levels due to climate […]
Mourinho aims another dig at old rival WengerFIFA.comJose Mourinho has taken another swipe at old rival Arsene Wenger by claiming the Arsenal manager has only himself to blame for failing to find a solution to his dismal record against the Chelsea boss. Wenger has failed to record a single victory over … …read more From:: […]
All dressed up, geeks have a place to go: Boston Comic ConPress HeraldBOSTON — Get out your favorite Sailor Moon costume and grab a bottle of water. The Boston Comic Con is this weekend, and it’s forecast to be a hot one. Comic and costume fans will gather through Sunday at the Seaport World Trade […]
Argentine Businessman Pleads Not Guilty in FIFA Corruption CaseNew York TimesMr. Burzaco, one of 14 top soccer officials and businessmen indicted in May on charges of widespread corruption within FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, was the second defendant to be extradited to the United States and the third to appear in …Argentinian businessman Alejandro Burzaco […]
John Isner advances to Atlanta Open semifinalsLexington Herald LeaderATLANTA — Two-time defending champion John Isner ran his Atlanta Open winning streak to 10 matches Friday, riding his big serve to a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Ricardis Berankis. The top-seeded Isner had 19 aces less than 24 hours after ripping off 33 …Denis Kudla beats […]
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Drake & Meek Mill Beef Is ‘All Good Fun For Hip–Hop‘Huffington Post“As long as it don’t turn into nothing like the East Coast-West Coast thing, I think it’s all good fun for hip hop. … I say the perfect example of a hip–hop beef is Jay Z and Nas,” Krayzie Bone said. “They […]
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Black Sails: Season Four Renewal for Starz TV SeriesTV Series FinaleArnold is a native of Australia, where he began working in television on series including “McLeod’s Daughters,” “Rush” and “Rescue: Special Ops.” He also went on to appear in the feature film, Broken Hill and most recently starred in the miniseries …Starz Renews Black Sails […]
YouTube Creators Want To Make Money, So What? – Video YouTube Creators want to make money from their videos and should not be shamed for that. I am responding to a Twitter Tweet by Tim Schmoyer, who says its “disappointing” to learn that YT Creators care about making money. But it is a common desire […]
Cleveland Hopkins has lower fares, more ‘scheduled seats’ than a year agocleveland.comSimply comparing the year-over-year number of flights out of Cleveland doesn’t give the whole picture, since Hopkins’ growth has come on Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Frontier Airlines, which use larger planes than the small jets and turboprops … …read more From:: Cleveland News […]