Archive for August 9th, 2008

Bonds makes rare appearance at Giants ceremony

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Barry Bonds, who still hopes to continue his playing career soon, made a surprise visit to AT&T Park on Saturday night during a special pre-game ceremony to honor former outfielders.

Big Papi’s 3-run double helps BoSox sink ChiSox

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

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Man inexplicably brings touchscreen to the PSP

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

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A certain jube808 has launched a quixotic quest to add a myriad of features to the PSP that he believes should’ve been there from the start, including beefed up battery life, a better control pad, and touchscreen support. Think what you will of his aims, he certainly seems to have some hardware chops, as he’s got a touchscreen up and running on the handheld. So far he’s just got a proof of concept keyboard, which works with a finger or a stylus, but the hope is to provide full touchscreen support for homebrew gaming. Let us know how that goes, jube. Videos are after the break.

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Dixon takes Kentucky for record-tying sixth victory

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Scott Dixon came from behind Saturday night at Kentucky Speedway, passing Helio Castroneves on the final straightaway to win the Meijer Indy 300.

A Movie A Day: THE PIED PIPER (1972)
To take medicine from a Jew, my Lord, is to enter into a contract with Lucifer!

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Ambrose takes Nationwide victory at Watkins Glen

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Marcos Ambrose took advantage of a fortuitous pit stop midway through the Nationwide Zippo 200 on Saturday and easily beat Kyle Busch for his first career NASCAR victory.

Glaus homers twice, knocks in five as Cards cruise

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

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USC’s Sanchez hopes to return for season opener

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

USC QB Mark Sanchez was diagnosed with a dislocated kneecap. He hopes to return in time for the Trojans’ Aug. 30 opener at Virginia.

Packers classify Grant’s hamstring injury as minor

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

First running back Ryan Grant held out. Now he’s held up, this time by a nagging hamstring injury that’s costing him valuable practice time.

Rutgers’ Schiano refutes report of buyout clause

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano spoke out Saturday about criticism he and the school have received in recent weeks over clauses in his contract, mainly denying reports that the deal contains a buyout clause.

Great Escape Planner Dies

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Eric Dowling, who helped plan the mass wartime breakout from a German prison camp that inspired the movie “The Great Escape,” has died at 92.

St. Pierre focused on Fitch

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

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