Crimean leader claims control, asks Russia for help in restoring peace – Fox News

Fox NewsThe new prime minister of Ukraine’s Crimea region claimed control of all military, police and other security services in the region Saturday and urged Russia to intervene to keep … Read More

George Lopez held for public intoxication – Zee News

Zee NewsPic Courtesy: -. Ontario: Comedian George Lopez was held for public intoxication after he was found passed out on the floor of a Canadian casino. Security officials at the … Read More

Chris Brown Ordered to Stay in Rehab for Two More Months – Fashion Times

Fashion TimesChris Brown (Photo : REUTERS/Tom Ramstack) R&B singer Chris Brown (L) leaves court with his attorney, Mark Geragos, in Washington, January 8, 2014. Grammy-winning R&B singer Brown has rejected … Read More

Should Philadelphia Eagles Target Wide Receiver Early in 2014 NFL Draft? – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportOffensive linemen Jason Peters and Jason Kelce were both given long-term contract extensions to remain in Philly. Wide receiver Riley Cooper was re-signed to a team-friendly, five-year deal at … Read More

Rangers Re-Sign Girardi as Trade Deadline Looms – New York Times

New York TimesThe Rangers cleared one elephant from their room Friday, agreeing to terms with defenseman Dan Girardi on a six-year contract extension that keeps their solid defense corps intact. … Read More

Dan Girardi signs six-year extension with New York Rangers – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comDan Girardi has signed a six-year contract extension to remain with the New York Rangers the team announced. According to multiple reports including by TSN’s Darren Dreger, the deal is … Read More

NFL-Tight end Pitta signs five-year deal with Ravens – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneFeb 28 (Reuters) – Tight end Dennis Pitta, who is a favored target for quarterback Joe Flacco, has signed a five-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, the National Football … Read More

Ravens re-sign TE Dennis Pitta for five years, $32 million – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe Baltimore Ravens addressed one of their major free agent issues Friday by re-signing Dennis Pitta 11 days before the market opens. A person familiar with the contract told … Read More

Panthers re-sign K Graham Gano to 4-year deal – Washington Post

Washington PostCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers say they have re-signed kicker Graham Gano to a four-year contract. Gano was set to become an unrestricted free agent. Financial terms were … Read More

OT Kilgore Agrees To 3-Year Contract With SF 49ers – WJBD Online

WJBD OnlineWesley Hitt/Getty Images Sport(SAN FRANCISCO) — The San Francisco 49ers and offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2017 season on Thursday. Financial terms … Read More

Google to pay for SF free Muni for youth program – San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle(02-27) 11:17 PST SAN FRANCISCO — Tech giant Google has agreed to donate $6.8 million to San Francisco to fund free Muni passes for low- and middle-income youth, … Read More

Oakland A’s acquire additional infield depth – San Jose Mercury News

Oakland A’s acquire additional infield depthSan Jose Mercury NewsPHOENIX — The A’s made a tweak in their infield depth Thursday morning when they designated Andy Parrino for assignment in order … Read More

Paula Deen compares her struggles to ‘that black’ openly gay NFL prospect … – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribunePaula Deen’s $100 million empire crumbled last year after she admitted to using a racial slur in her everyday life, and as she continues campaigning to repair her public … Read More

Eagles sign Riley Cooper, Jason Kelce to extensions – USA TODAY

USA TODAYPhiladelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman continued an aggressive week, locking up three critical pieces to coach Chip Kelly’s high-scoring, high-revving offense by signing center Jason Kelce to a … Read More

Does Wall Street Know Fashion? Versace May Find Out In $1B Deal With … – Forbes

ForbesThe FT notes that the Versace deal would be Blackstone’s first investment in luxury fashion. So, can Blackstone do with high-fashion what it’s been able to do with investments like … Read More

Trout’s Deal Sets Record, But It’s for Only $1 Million – New York Times

New York TimesMike Trout has his first seven-figure contract. Up ahead is what figures to be a nine-figure deal. “It feels good,” Trout said Wednesday after agreeing to a $1 … Read More

Nightengale: MIke Trout, Angels should soon find peace – USA TODAY

USA TODAYMike Trout finally landed the record-setting deal everyone has been breathlessly awaiting Wednesday morning, assuring he will remain property of the Los Angeles Angels through 2020. He signed a … Read More

The Yankees will pay A-Rod more to sit out than the Angels will pay Mike Trout … – USA TODAY

USA TODAYMike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract on Wednesday. A million dollars is a lot of money, but the rate seems borderline … Read More

Adam Driver to Play Main Villain in Star Wars: Episode VII? – The Hollywood Gossip

The Hollywood GossipIn a surprising piece of casting news broken by Variety, the Girls star is nearing a deal to appear in Star Wars: Episode VII as that blockbuster’s main … Read More

For Cambodia, an Oscar nod means much more than box-office gold – Los Angeles Times

For Cambodia, an Oscar nod means much more than box–office goldLos Angeles TimesBeing nominated for an Oscar is always a big deal, lifting someone’s career or a movie’s fortunes at … Read More

Ex-Convicts Charged In Marijuana Deal Murder In Oakland Parking Lot – CBS Local

Ex-Convicts Charged In Marijuana Deal Murder In Oakland Parking LotCBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Two ex-convicts have been charged with murder for the fatal shooting of an Alameda man in … Read More

Mike Trout’s one-year deal sets up long-term extension – USA TODAY

USA TODAYTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Trout has his first seven-figure contract. Up ahead is what figures to be a nine-figure deal. “It feels good,” Trout said Wednesday after agreeing … Read More

Baseball-Angels reward young Trout with million-dollar salary – Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneFeb 26 (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a record $1 million, one-year contract for 22-year-old center fielder Mike Trout on Wednesday, setting a positive tone for … Read More

Has ‘Girls’ Star Adam Driver Been Cast In ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’? – MTV.com

MTV.comAccording to a report from Variety, the “Girls” breakout star is nearing a deal to join “Star Wars: Episode VII” as the movie’s villain. The J.J. Abrams continuation of George … Read More

Royce White works out with Kings, could sign 10-day deal – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe Sacramento Kings recently worked out 22-year-old forward and mental health advocate Royce White and are likely to sign him to a 10-day contract, two people with knowledge of … Read More