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- Google ships Chrome 6 on second anniversary Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:06AMLatest stable build appears on second birthday Google today celebrated Chrome's second birthday by launching the sixth version of its browser for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 6, which Google released into its "stable" channel, the upgrade mechanism for the production quality version, also included patches for 16 vulnerabilities and another crack at fixing a Windows kernel bug that affected the ...
- Achenbach makes return debut against Fairview Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:06AMMeadville has won just one season-opener in the past six seasons. Fairview has been in the postseason in each of the last six. The perennial Region 4 power Tigers will be visiting for a 7 p.m. kickoff in a non-region affair at Bender Field to open the 2010 campaign this evening. The Tigers were 6-5 overall, 6-2 in their region in 2009.
- Reds expecting fully-fit Torres Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:05AMLiverpool striker Fernando Torres' return to full fitness is ahead of schedule but the club's medical staff do not expect him to reach his physical peak for another month.
- After getting a ball in the face, woman rallies to snare two foul balls Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:05AMBy Kameel Stanley, Times Staff Writer Thursday, September 2, 2010 Amelia Lamoscatella, 57, of St. Petersburg celebrates after snagging her second foul ball in the eighth inning Wednesday at Tropicana Field. Lamoscatella was sitting in the front row along the first-base line. ST. PETERSBURG — Amelia Lamoscatella always brings her glove to Rays games. She has attended about 450 games, but has only ...
- DiNapoli: local governments face huge jump in pension costs Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:04AMMany communities will have to raise property taxes to meet public employee retirment costs according to NY's comptroller.
- College football: Lamkin returns ready for Holy Cross Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:04AMOpposing offenses better be ready, because Holy Cross senior linebacker Sean Lamkin plans on making up for lost time this season.
- Tuning In: Holy Cross may be lacking in sound Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:04AMHoly Cross football returns to WTAG (580 AM) tomorrow after appearing on WWFX (100.1 FM, The Pike) the past two seasons, but Crusaders basketball may not be broadcast on noncampus radio for the first time in nearly 60 years.
- Today's local sports schedule Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:04AMFriday, Sept. 3 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox, 7:10 p.m. (NESN)
- Ground attack helps Western Illinois pound Valparaiso, snap 10-game losing streak Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:04AM@Body copy=[S & quot; & quot;, & quot;Body copy & quot;, & quot; & quot;] @Cutline=[S & quot; & quot;, & quot;Cutline & quot;, & quot; & quot;] @Body copy - obits=[S & quot; & quot;, & quot;Body copy - obits & quot;, & quot; & quot;] @Focus - obit head=[S & quot; & quot;, & quot;Focus - obit head & quot;, & quot; & quot;] @Editorial copy=[S & quot; & quot;, & quot;Editorial copy & quot;, & quot ...
- Evening Times Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:04AMUntil she headed out to America, Jade Mitchell could look forward to a future in a wheelchair. But, as reported in yesterday’s Evening Times, after two ops, the eight-year-old from East Kilbride is standing tall.
- Act against the beach touts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:01PMDESPITE countless complaints, no permanent solution has been found to resolve the issue concerning the 70 unlicensed operators that offer beach-rela- ted activities in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, according to a beach hotel spokesman.
- Hanson allows 1 hit over 7 innings, finally wins Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:00PMTommy Hanson finally got some run support and won for the first time in nearly two months, allowing just one hit in seven shutout innings to lead the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 4-1 on Wednesday night.
- Big Ten officials got the divisional alignment right because they listened to fans Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:00PMFans of the Michigan-Ohio State football game let Big Ten officials and athletic directors know how much the end-of-the-season game means to them.File photo Fans wrote to Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany by the thousands. They wrote to Nebraska athletic......
- Son of boxing promoter Arum missing in Cascades Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:00PMNearly two dozen mountaineers and park rangers are searching for the son of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum, who's been missing since a weekend camping trip in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state. John Arum was expected to arrive home Sunday after climbing Storm King, a rugged mountain peak about a seven-hour drive from Seattle.
- India seeks a Commonwealth Games miracle Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:00PMThe Commonwealth Games are often known as the "friendly games" but New Delhi has little to smile about one month before the opening ceremony.
- Razorback Game Day: Tailgating Policy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:58PMWith the beginning of a new season for the Razorback football team, the University of Arkansas has put a new tailgating policy in place in order to give fans direction as they make their plans for game day. UA kicks off the football season Saturday at 6 p.m. against Tennessee Tech in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
- Big Ten announces new football alignment, including cross-divisional rivalries Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:58PMAny Michigan man will tell you, there is nothing quite like beating Ohio State. Every Buckeye agrees: A win over that team from up North is priority No. 1.
- UCF Football News: A.J. Bouye adapts to new position Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:58PMUCF coach George O'Leary says it will be tough facing a team in South Dakota with nothing to lose UCF sophomore A.J. Bouye said he didn't mind the coaching staff recently moving him from cornerback to free safety.
- News PRMC CEO steps down Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:57PMChief Executive Officer Chris Dux announced Tuesday he is preparing to leave Paris Regional Medical Center to pursue other career interests. Rod Run rolls into town this weekend The Rod Run hits town this weekend when automobiles built before 1972 will be on display at the Lamar County Fairgrounds.
- Son of boxing promoter Arum missing in Cascades Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:57PMNearly two dozen mountaineers and park rangers are searching for the son of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum, who's been missing since a weekend camping trip in the Cascade Mountains of Washington state.
- Monday's Sports Scoreboard Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:24AMNo games today. No games today. No games today. No games today.
- Divorce trial opens with Dodgers team on the line Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:23AMLOS ANGELES—A divorce battle that could determine who owns the Los Angeles Dodgers began Monday with attorneys for ex-team CEO Jamie McCourt arguing she was deceived about a marital agreement by her estranged husband, Frank McCourt.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Lineman Stefen Wisniewski has chance to be one of the best ever at Penn State Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:21AMSTATE COLLEGE -- It wasn't noon yet and Stefen Wisniewski, probably the smartest and the hungriest -- and maybe even the most valuable -- Nittany Lion had already put in quite a day.
- New Miss Nackawic officially crowned Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:21AMA recent graduate of Nackawic High School has won the title of Miss Nackawic 2010.
- Baking soda the kitchen magician Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:19AMAn open yellow box of Arm & Hammer pure baking soda was probably a fixture in your mother’s refrigerator to absorb odors and remains a “must” in your fridge. This natural, gentle cleaner has long been utilized as a deodorant against odors.
- Football Contest begins TODAY Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:19AMNEWPORT-Here we go again! It's time for the 2010 Newport Plain Talk Football Contest. And, checking both the college and high school schedules for the next ten weeks, there are some very interesting match-ups that should be tough for all who participate.
- Back to home school Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:19AMRobert and Debbie Ryan, of Fenton, had never set out to homeschool their eight children, ages 11 through 27.
- We’re No.4! Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:19AMRICHMOND — For a third-straight season Colonial Athletic Association football will kick off the year with four teams ranked among the nation’s Top 10 in FCS. It’s no surprise the College of William & Mary is among them.
- Eagles grab first at Marion Invite Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:18AMMARION — The Menominee Indian volleyball team held off Tigerton on Friday night to take first place at the Marion Volleyball Invitational. Tigerton fell into second.
- Week one of The Daily Herald Power Poll Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:18AMPolls or rankings in sports, weather good or bad and no matter how accurate they may or may not be, always makes things interesting.
- SportsCentral, Monday 8/30/10 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:31PMBrewers win 8th straight...eve of cutdown day in NFL...2nd Montana Sports Network Class AA Power Poll...DNCFR leaves Pocatello.
- Beaumont Christmas gift: a new high school theater? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:31PMBeaumont High School may celebrate a pleasant Christmas present this year: a finally completed, state-of-the-art theater arts complex marveled at by Hollywood actors and worked on by technicians from Las Vegas.
- Minnesota could lose pro soccer team unless financial partner can be found Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:31PMIn response to new, higher standards set by the United States Soccer Federation for 2011, the NSC Minnesota Stars announced Monday that the pro soccer team could be forced to leave Minnesota unless the National Sports Center is able to recruit a financial partner.
- Triplets continue triathlon bloodline Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:31PMCourtney Johnson The McNulty triplets were almost destined to do a triathlon.
- Skiing: Local government confirm second Winter Games for South Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:31PMThe second New Zealand Winter Games has been confirmed for August 13-28 next year, following signoff from central and local government
- Where Are They Now? Jack Ehresman, outdoors writer Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:30PMWhy we know him: Started working for Peoria newspapers while a student at Bradley in 1953. After graduating in 1954, he covered sports for the Journal Star, including Bradley baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals. Took over as outdoor writer when Howard Kenny died in 1967. Held the job until retiring in 1997. Wrote as many as five columns per week and more than 7,500 columns during his tenure.
- Free Day at the Links set for August 31 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:30PMJeff Lesson joined Tom Leyden on the Sports Update set to talk about his second annual Free Day at the Links program.
- Limes’ latest launch Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:30PMFounded in the year 1999, Limes introduced its first sports watch collection at the Basel Fair last year. In keeping with its long-term strategy, the company has broadened its collection with the introduction of a new mechanical chronograph.
- Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Dunn both clubbed a three-run homer, as the Washington Nationals ... Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:29PMDunn added an RBI double for the Nationals, who have won three games in a row and four of five overall. Jason Marquis (1-7) gave up three runs on seven hits and walked three in 5 2/3 innings to pick up his first win since September 8, 2009 against Cincinnati.
- Area sports calendar, 8/27/10 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:42PMTODAY High school football: Casa Grande at Perry; Vista Grande at Blue Ridge; Coolidge at Estrella Foothills; Santa Cruz at San Tan Foothills; Combs at Florence. All games begin at 7 p.m.
- Texans outplay sloppy Cowboys Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:42PMThe Houston Texans may have finally found a dependable running back. Houston Texans - NFL - Sports - Football - American
- Ottawa upends Baker Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:42PMOttawa University built a three-touchdown lead, then weathered two fourth-quarter touchdowns by Baker University and held on for a 24-14 victory Saturday in the Victory Sports Network First Down Classic.
- Dispatch seeking club sports news Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:42PMThe Casa Grande Dispatch is seeking updates from official representatives (coach, officer, board member) of youth sports club teams.
- Catch all local action on DBRSports.com Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:41PMThe Denison Bulletin & Review has taken your sports experience to the next level with www.DBRSports.com, where you'll find all of the prep and local sports updates. Click here to visit the site!
- Mal Moore owes Nick Saban a HUGE 'Thank You' Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:41PMIf I were Mal Moore, I would think long and hard before selecting Nick Saban’s Christmas gift this year. Thanks to Saban and Saban alone, Mal Moore is now enjoying the monetary benefits of a Championship athletic program.
- Craig’s Aug. 26 event includes wheelchair drag races Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:41PMCars and wheelchairs will each get their time on the track during the 18th annual Craig Hospital Motor Sports Day and Wheelchair drag races on Aug. 26 at Bandimere Speedway.
- John Dudley: ESPN-cable battle is no-win proposition for viewers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:41PMIf you've watched television or been online in the past few weeks, you've no doubt seen the fight between Time Warner Cable and Disney -- which owns ESPN -- played out in the form of ads and websites, each accusing the other of being a money-grubbing giant that can't wait to get its hands on more of your money.
- Area sports calendar, 8/24/10 Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:41PMSchedules provided by schools and are subject to change
- Spanish Fort fourth in ASWA football poll Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:41PMThe Alabama Sports Writers Association released its pre-season football rankings this week, and while Spanish Fort was the only Baldwin team to crack the top 10, other area teams received top 10 votes.
- Cameron undergoes season-ending abdominal surgery Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:45PMTAMPA BAY - Outfielder Mike Cameron had successful, season-ending surgery to repair his torn-up abdominals Friday, and is expected to be ready for the start of the 2011 season.