Archive for July 13th, 2007

Durant scores 32 for Sonics as LeBron looks on

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Kevin Durant struggled again with his shot Friday night, this time with superstar LeBron James sitting courtside.

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Ex-Derby, Preakness winner Funny Cide retires

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Funny Cide was retired Friday, nine days after winning at a small track in upstate New York with a near-record crowd cheering him on with every stride.

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Torch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell speaks with Torch editor Wade Keller about the third week of developments in the Benoit Family Tragedy from a wide variety of angles including tonight’s Nancy Grace debate with Marc Mero and Fit “I Like to Debate” Finlay…

Nets officially re-sign Carter to multiyear contract

Friday, July 13th, 2007

The Nets signed a deal with guard Vince Carter that will keep the eight-time All-Star in New Jersey at least through the 2010-11 season.

Nixon Aide Wanted GOP to Court Kerry

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Even as the Nixon administration was plotting in 1971 to destroy John F. Kerry, then the young, charismatic leader of Vietnam Veterans Against the War, the president’s top political strategist apparently didn’t get the memo.

22-year-old Internet player among WSOP leaders

Friday, July 13th, 2007

A 22-year-old Internet player from Texas took the lead at the World Series of Poker’s main event Friday, but legends of the game continued to hang on in the hunt for the $8.25 million top prize.

Use of Morning-After Pill Embiggens

Friday, July 13th, 2007

The popularity of the morning-after pill Plan B has surged in the year since the federal government approved the sale of the controversial emergency contraceptive without a prescription.

Why ask why? Earnhardt Jr. says goodbye to Bud

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s only association with Budweiser after the 2007 Nextel Cup season will be in the refrigerator.

Giants GM Sabean agrees to two-year extension

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Giants general manager Brian Sabean agreed to a two-year contract extension on Friday, a deal that also includes a club option for the 2010 season.

Why Classic Video Games Are Great For Kids

Friday, July 13th, 2007

I know from spending time in the racketboy.com forums that a lot of people in the retro gaming community, including myself, are 20 years old or older and either have kids or may plan on having some soon.

Once I have kids of my own, I want them to be well-adjusted and smart, but still […]

Iraqi Lawmakers Will Take August Off

Friday, July 13th, 2007

The White House said Friday that Iraq’s parliament may take the month of August off but downplayed the impact on political reconciliation efforts seen as key to quelling deadly violence. “My understanding is at this juncture they’re going to take August off, but you know, they may change their minds,” said spokesman Tony Snow, who refused to say whether there had been US efforts to dissuade them.