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Serbian police make arrest in soccer fan death

Serbian police say they have arrested another suspect in the fatal attack on a French soccer fan in Belgrade two months ago.

Devoted ‘Twihards’ get their fix online

The Internet is truly an information highway that covers the globe. Al Gore claimed he invented it. Former Sen. Ted Stevens described it as “a series of tubes.” Jon Stewart once said of it, “The Internet is just a world passing around notes in a classroom.”

Newcastle fans trying to raise funds to buy club

A Newcastle fan group is trying to raise funds from supporters to buy the northeast England club from unpopular owner Mike Ashley.

Police use water cannon to end German soccer riot

Police used a water cannon to overcome rioting soccer fans after a second-division game and detained 23 people. Twenty-seven officers were slightly hurt.

Browns fans say owner has dogged determination

Die-hard Browns fan Mike Randall made sure he put on his Sunday best for his important meeting with team owner Randy Lerner.

Man U fan who ran onto field banned for 3 years

A fan who ran onto the field during a Manchester United match was banned for three years.

Serbians mourn death of young French soccer fan

Thousands gathered in downtown Belgrade on Wednesday to mourn the death of a 28-year-old French soccer fan who was fatally beaten by Serbian hooligans.

UK pardons soccer fan for attempted murder

Britain's government pardoned an English soccer fan convicted of attempted murder of a bartender in Bulgaria, saying another man confessed to the crime.

Bolt says he can run faster in 100, 200 meters

Fresh from setting a pair of world records, Usain Bolt is ready to go faster.

Adrian Peterson happy to have Brett Favre on board

Brett Favre skipped a full summer of workouts and the two most grueling weeks of training camp practices while trying to decide if he could make it through a 19th season in the NFL.

`Big Fan' a vivid portrait of sports geekdom

Jim Rome urges his listeners (or "clones," as he so lovingly calls them) to have solid takes, to bring it, when they dial into his sports talk radio show.

England's WCup bid team says fan violence isolated

The organizers of England's bid to stage the 2018 World Cup condemned the violence that marred the West Ham-Millwall match and described the scenes as "isolated."

Anheuser-Busch pulls promotions at some colleges

Anheuser-Busch InBev is dropping its "Fan Cans" promotions from communities around the country where colleges have complained that the effort — which sells cans of Bud Light in school colors — promotes underage drinking and infringes on trademarks.

Lifetime ban rescinded for Beckham fan

The Los Angeles Galaxy fan who jumped onto the field during a testy exchange between David Beckham and the home crowd had his lifetime ban from the stadium rescinded Monday.

Woman hit on head learns dangers of celebrity golf

Sally Capehart learned first hand the dangers of attending a celebrity golf tournament. She was watching from about 10 yards left of the par-3, 17th green bordering Lake Tahoe on Sunday when the tee shot of Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub hit her on top of her head.

Fan distributor agrees to pay $587,500 settlement

A New York City distributor has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to settle a complaint that it was slow in reporting a defect and fire hazard linked to oscillating fans.

NFL balances control, communication

The No Fun League is loosening up.

Grateful Jackson fans moved by memorial service

Fans who were lucky enough to score tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service Tuesday knew they were witnessing history. "It was amazing," said 35-year-old Gregory Vernon, who wore sunglasses as he walked solemnly out of Staples Center after the service. "We'll probably never see anything like it again."

Fan falls from Busch Stadium upper deck

A man fell headfirst from the upper deck at Busch Stadium on to the concourse below before the St. Louis Cardinals played the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

FIFA remembers 31 fans killed in incidents

FIFA president Sepp Blatter urged nations Wednesday to avoid treating fans like "prisoners and wild animals" by using fences to hold them back in cramped stadiums, saying such a move would help avoid further fatal tragedies.

Magic fan wants apology after Big Baby bump

The father of the 12-year-old boy bumped by Celtics big man Glen "Big Baby" Davis after Sunday's game-winning shot is demanding an apology.

Rangers coach gets into it with fan during Game 5

Rangers coach John Tortorella threw a plastic drinking bottle over the glass and into the stands during a confrontation with a fan in the third period of New York's 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday night.

NFL fan from Hawaii gets to announce pick at draft

The offer popped into Rainier "Onyx" Herrera's inbox: You've won a trip to New York to compete for a chance to attend the Super Bowl and receive $100,000!

Man dies after fight at Angel Stadium

A man involved in a fight at Angel Stadium on opening day has died.

Romario to pay damages for altercation with fan

A Brazilian court has ruled that former striker Romario will have to pay nearly $17,000 for attacking a fan who threw chickens at players as a protest six years ago.

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MythBusting Google "Link:" command
Source: seomoz.org

I am NOT a fan of the Google link command, and I m shocked by the number of folks who operate in and around the SEO, webdev and technology industries who haven t realized this.

Twilight star Robert Pattinson recalls horror of making fan strip
Source: Telegraph

Robert Pattinson, the star of the Twilight films, has recalled the horror he felt after jokingly instructing a fan to strip.

Boston Police Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Death Of Celtics Fan
Source: thebostonchannel.com

BOSTON -- The Boston Police Department has wrapped up its investigation into the death of a young man who was taken into custody after the Celtics won the NBA title in June 2008.

more on Fan ownership of rangers and how germany league is a great example
Source: heraldscotland.com

Proof that there is a a;ternative to single owners of football clubs

Fan dressed as sheep set alight
Source: BBC News

A 24-year-old football fan dressed as a sheep suffered serious burns to his arms and legs when he was set alight on a train in Fife. Aberdeen fans said the man ran through the carriage on fire as others threw beer on him to douse the flames.

Poll. Are you a fan of The Red Green Show or not?

Pretty simple question. Answers should be simple too.

Phillies Fan Dry Humps Hot Reporter on Live TV (Video)
Source: totalprosports.com

NBC 10 Philadelphia's Claudia Rivero was reporting on location directly after the Phillies brought home the NLCS title, securing their spot in the World Series. Nonetheless, poor Claudia was clueless about the shenanigans going on behind her.

Swift stunned by tattoo-loving fan
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Taylor said: "I was signing autographs one time when this woman asked: 'Can you sign my stomach? I'm going to get it tattooed on!' I was like: 'Yeah, alright. Sure.' I signed it really big across her stomach. She came back an hour later with it tattooed on.

Check this out....New Movie!
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I know...I know... But, he's still so damn handsome..)

John Travolta
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John Travolta...One of the Best...

Facebook pages every poker player should be a Fan of (Part 1)
Source: Poker 2.0 Blog

What are the best Facebook pages among thousands of spam ones or neglected ones. The first article of series analyzing the best Facebook content related to poker and advice what every poker player should be following in the first place.

Let's Hope wee never see Tm Tebow topless like this!
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper might not have Tim Tebow on his draft board, but at least one Green Bay Packers fan thinks Tebow could be the Pack's top pick in 2010.

Deepak Chopra: A Tribute to My Friend, Michael Jackson
Source: The Huffington Post

Michael Jackson will be remembered, most likely, as a shattered icon, a pop genius who wound up a mutant of fame. That's not who I will remember, however.

North Korean leader vows to make Susan Boyle a real star by placing her in a missile nose cone [satire]
Source: The Spoof

EXCERPT: North Korea's Kim Jong Il was sadly disappointed over the second place showing of singer Susan Boyle during the final segment of Britain's Got Talent. He promised the comely lass a one-way trip to real stardom, if she should choose.

'Angry' Man Utd Fan Kills Four In Bus Attack
Source: CNN

A man "angered" by Manchester United's defeat to Barcelona in the final of the Champions League killed four people when he drove a minibus into a crowd celebrating the Spanish side's victory, police in Nigeria have told CNN.

MyHollywood Fan Profile at My.Hollywood.com
Source: Hollywood.com

MyHollywood Fan Profile

Trader Joe's fan commercial not to be missed - Boing Boing
Source: Boing Boing

Very entertaining fan video shot on a Treo smartphone while shopping at Trader Joe's.

Taking comfort in Nancy Grace's world - Los Angeles Times
Source: The L.A. Times

The line between good and evil is so clear on Nancy Grace's hour of outrage on Headline News.

Sizzling Star Amy Fisher Debuts Dance Performance at Scores Baltimore, Jan. 23-24
Source: ereleases.com

BALTIMORE, Jan. 7, 2009 — Amy Fisher, "The Long Island Lolita" of Joey Buttafuoco fame, will make her feature dance debut at Scores Baltimore on Jan. 23 and 24.

The Gingerbread Mac
Source: Flickr

A Mac fan must have made this art+food Macintosh computers.

Seattle: The Worst Year Ever
Source: ESPN.com

Think the last 12 months were rough? It could be worst. You could be a sports fan in Seattle.

Iverson fined for foul language - FOX23 News
Source: Fox 23

The Detroit Pistons' Allen Iverson was fined on Tuesday $25,000 for directing inappropriate language towards a fan.

Pop King, Michael Jackson visits Hrithik Roshan in LA!
Source: Zee News

Mumbai, Dec 10: Looks like Bollywood's light-eyed hunk, Hrithik Roshan has some Hollywood bigwig fan following. The actor was recently visited by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson himself. Now, that's some pleasant surprise for someone who's a big time Jacko fan.

Adolf Hitler was a Schalke 04 fan: the club responds
Source: timesonline.typepad.com

Following an article where the Times claimed Adolf Hitler was a fan of German Premiere League team Schalke 04, the club has written a hilarious response. Dear Editor,

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