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Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments

The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all. A day after visiting a fourth doctor, the San Diego C...
Posted in Sport
Added on August 28, 2008

Mets rally to beat Phillies, reclaim first place

Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking double after Carlos Delgado's second solo homer had tied the game in the eighth and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on ...
Posted in Sport
Added on August 28, 2008

Sources: De La Hoya wraps up deal for final fight

Oscar De La Hoya has nearly wrapped up a deal to finish his boxing career Dec. 6 against Filipino star Manny Pacquiao, two people with knowledge of the negotia...
Posted in Sport
Added on August 28, 2008

Seahawks LB Tatupu OK for opener against Bills

The Seattle Seahawks finally have some good injury news. Lofa Tatupu has a bone bruise in his right knee, and coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday the Pro Bowl l...
Posted in Sport
Added on August 28, 2008

Warriors G Ellis out 3 months with ankle sprain

Golden State guard Monta Ellis will be sidelined for at least three months after severely spraining his ankle during an offseason workout, forcing the Warriors...
Posted in Sport
Added on August 28, 2008

Fabregas's return to Arsenal energises Wenger

Arsene Wenger believes the return of Cesc Fabregas in Arsenal's 4-0 Champions League rout of FC Twente signals the real start of his side's season....
Posted in Sport
Added on August 28, 2008

NCAA turns down Cincinnati QB Ben Mauk again

Quarterback Ben Mauk lost his latest appeal to the NCAA for another year of eligibility on Wednesday, leaving him with one final chance to play for Cincinnati....
Posted in Sport
Added on August 28, 2008

Serbs, Russians share top billing at US tennis Open

Serbian stars Novak Djokovic and Jelena Jankovic hobbled to victory on centre court while the Russian assault continued on day four of the 20.6 million dollar ...
Posted in Sport
Added on August 28, 2008

Volatile system brings unpredictable PGA playoffs

Padraig Harrington has won the last two majors and is considered the favorite to be voted player of the year on the PGA Tour. But if he doesn't play well the n...
Posted in Sport
Added on August 28, 2008

'Suge' Knight posts bail after Las Vegas arrest

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Posted in Entertainment
Added on August 28, 2008

Hilary Duff's Dad Saddled With Jail Time, Birthday Bill

Bob Duff, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court for violating a court order that prohibited him from selling off assets without the consent of ...
Posted in Entertainment
Added on August 28, 2008

Forget Tori! Luke Perry Is 90210's Most Wanted

If Luke Perry does decide to reprise his role as Dylan McKay on the new 90210, the 42-year-old former television heartthrob is likely to get lots of attention....
Posted in Entertainment
Added on August 28, 2008

American Media may refinance $570 million debt: report

Struggling tabloid publisher American Media Inc has secured the backing of many of its creditors for a new bond offering to refinance $570 million in existing...
Posted in Entertainment
Added on August 28, 2008

Series of '39 Steps' Events Will Punctuate September

Producers of Broadway's quick-change, fast-paced comedy The 39 Steps , at the Cort Theatre, announced a series of September events meant to enhance enjoyment o...
Posted in Entertainment
Added on August 28, 2008

Asensi delivers fun in new thriller

Spanish writer Matilde Asensi delivers frantic action in "Everything Under the Sky," a historical thriller that is sometimes a bit overbearing and heavy-handed. But that's part of the fun.
Posted in Entertainment
Added on August 28, 2008

Three Fannie Mae execs out, shares rally earlier

Fannie Mae , the biggest U.S. mortgage finance company, on Wednesday announced a shake-up of top executives, including the exit of its chief financial office...
Posted in Business
Added on August 28, 2008

Esprit shares plummet on growth worries

Shares in Esprit Holdings, the world's No. 5 fashion retailer, plunged nearly a fifth on Thursday to their lowest in two years after the firm missed earnings...
Posted in Business
Added on August 28, 2008

CFTC inspector starts probe into oil report: paper

The Inspector General for the U.S. commodity-futures regulator has officially begun an investigation into an inter-agency report on commodity markets, the Wa...
Posted in Business
Added on August 28, 2008

Starbucks top brass to receive no raise next year

Top executives at Starbucks Corp including Chairman and Chief Executive Howard Schultz
Posted in Business
Added on August 28, 2008

Toyota cuts sales forecast as demand sputters

Toyota Motor Corp, the world's most profitable carmaker, cut its 2009 vehicle sales forecast
Posted in Business
Added on August 28, 2008