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A Springfield Mass Transit District bus driver has received a one-day unpaid suspension for wearing a pink necktie to help raise awareness for breast cancer. The driver, 46-year-old William Jones, had to serve the suspension, but his action led the transit district to agree that employees could wear pink on Fridays October in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Here’s one punched-out All-Star ballot, and then we await the convoluted selection process that will lead to 66 players — that’s right, rosters have been upped to 33 — who will appear in St. Louis on July 14.
Once captain and defenseman Scott Niedermayer had told the team he’d be back next season, the Ducks moved Chris Pronger to Philadelphia for the No. 21 pick, which they then flipped to Columbus for No. 26. The Ducks used their own top pick, No. 15, in questionable fashion to grab Guelph (OHL) center Peter Holland, who has plenty of skill, but has shown a reluctance to play with grit and go into the dirty areas on the ice. The Ducks flipped No. 21 to Columbus for No. 26 and used that choice to take center Kyle Palmieri, who was kicked off the U.S. under-18 team for disciplinary reasons and is bound for Notre Dame. Brampton (OHL) defenseman Matt Clark (No. 37) is the nephew of former NHL defenseman Ab DeMarco. Russian netminder Igor Bobkov (No. 76) was named the top goalie at the world under-18 championships.
The Penguins face a great degree of difficulty in repeating as Stanley Cup champions. They’ll have a short offseason. Then there’s the euphoria that takes the players away from training as well as the demands on the players’ schedules.
Charlie Gershman had seen only six picks and was already a little thrown off.
At No. 8 in the NBA draft, it’s hard — okay, impossible — to make a bold pick that instantly pumps ticket sales and guarantees a better team come the fall and training camp. Just the same, when the Knicks announced that they were taking Jordan Hill, an athletic forward from Arizona, with the eighth pick, their fans booed.
San Antonio Spur was supposed to get married last weekend in New York but he apparently broke it off so late that he didn’t bother some of his pals who came in for the $2 million wedding. He was going to get hitched to former Net dancer but decided that he wasn’t interested in spending the rest of his born days with her just before the weekend got underway. Nichols apparently found the strength to let her friends and family know but Jefferson seemed to forget. (New York Post)
If the players plucked in the first two rounds of the 2009 NFL draft can be as entertaining as the process of placing them with their teams was, it will be a bumper crop.
If what I read is correct — and we all know it always is — I’m supposed to feel sorry for the poor Detroit Lions. They became the only professional football team in history to go 0-16, and now, to add insult to injury, they’re being forced to pick first in the NFL draft.
Running an NFL draft is neither an exact science, nor a game of pin the tail on the donkey. But it may be closer to the latter than the former.
Which teams have the edge in player matchups during Saturday's Final Four games? NBCSports.com's Ray Glier breaks it all down.
It is difficult to consider the Timberwolves the envy of the NBA.
Hundreds, maybe thousands of questions will be answered over the next week at the NFL combine in Indianapolis.
: Kurt Warner has thrown eight touchdowns and two interceptions during a dominant playoff run. he struggles with turnovers when under duress, but the line protects him well. Warner's quick release and intelligence are blitz-killers and he won't be fazed by the moment.
Apparently, creating a frightening environment for her own children isn’t enough for Britney Spears. Now she’s spooking random children in Beverly Hills, reports Usmagazine.com. According to the Web site, a “scantily clad” Britney popped up at neighborhood elementary school, “freaking out” students while telling the grown-ups that she was there to pick up someone else’s kids.
Solis is Obama's Labor pick NBC News has confirmed that Obama will name California Rep. Hilda Solis (D) to be his Labor secretary.
this is not limited to anyone new or old, you can even pick you father or mother ,it doesn't matter who ... It doesn't have to be Obama , or McCain, this is to see who the people would like to pick if givin the option to pick whoever they chooe, lets see who would get it...
Biden choice reflects Obama campaign refocus / The VP pick is political brawler with encyclopedic foreign policy know-howDemocratic presidential candidate Barack Hussein Obama named Delaware Sen. Joseph R.
Wisconsin couple each hit lottery - twiceA woman and her accountant husband who claims he's developed a formula for lottery picks have each claimed $350,000 jackpots — twice.
ATP Toronto Pick - Carlos Moya (ESP) vs Tommy Haas (GER)Andre Gomes Free Tennis Pick: ATP Toronto - Carlos Moya (ESP) vs Tommy Haas (GER)
WNBA Free Pick: Houston Comets vs Phoenix MercuryAndre Gomes WNBA Free Pick for today: Houston Comets vs Phoenix Mercury
MLB - Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White SoxAndre Gomes Pick for MLB - Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox
Tennis Pick: ATP Wimbledon - Rainer Schuettler (GER) vs Arnaud Clement (FRA)Andre Gomes Pick: ATP Wimbledon - Rainer Schuettler (GER) vs Arnaud Clement (FRA)
Tourist pamphlet spoilt by nose picking girl A council's attempt to promote a tourist attraction has been undermined by an unfortunate picture, say critics. A leaflet extolling the elysian beauties of Thornham Walks - a 12-mile footpath network in Suffolk - has a picture of a young girl picking her nose.
I'm coming off of a win last week, can I keep it going this week? This Week's Pick: Seattle Seahawks -7 over the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona Cardinals (6-6, road: 2-4) at Seattle Seahawks (8-4, home 5-1) Sunday 4:00pm ET, Fox.
I'm coming off a loss, can I start a new winning streak? This Week's Pick: Vikings -4 over the Lions. Minnesota Vikings (4-6) at New York Giants (7-3) Short and sweet since Newsvine is acting up a bit this morning.
I'm looking on starting a new winning streak with a winning pick for the second straight week.
Back on track with a win. Week 11: Vikings win for me, bankroll is $500. Line: Minnesota Vikings -4.5 over the Oakland Raiders. Score: Raiders 22, Vikings 29. Up or Down: I am now up 160 imaginary dollars.
Oh bother, my win streak has ended. Week 10: Colts lose for me, bankroll is $400. Line: Indianapolis Colts -3.5 over the San Diego Chargers. Score: Colts 21, Chargers 23. Stupid Colts kicker, he missed 2 field goals. Up or Down: I am now up 60 imaginary dollars.
Once again I'm not too confident about this week's pick, but I promised a pick each week so here it is.
I was not too confident in my pick this week but the Bucs came through for me. Week 9: Buccaneers win for me, bankroll is $510. Line: Buccaneers +3 over Cardinals. Score: Bucs 17, Cards 10. Fourth straight win. Up or Down: I am now up 170 imaginary dollars.
I'm not too confident about this week's pick, but I promised a pick each week so here it is.
Monday night's game gets me a winning record for the season and I am now up slightly money-wise. Week 8: Packers win for me, bankroll is $410. Line: Packers +3 over Broncos. Score: Packers 19, Broncos 13 in OT. Three wins in a row. Up or Down: I am now up 70 imaginary dollars.
Once again, sweet victory is mine! Week 7: Bengals win for me, bankroll is $310. Line: Bengals -6.5 over Jets. Score: Bengals 38, Jets 31. Two wins in a row. Up or Down: I am now down 30 imaginary dollars.
Sweet victory is mine! Week 6: Eagles win for me, bankroll is $210. Line: Eagles -3.5 over Jets. Score: Eagles 16, Packers 9. The beginning of a winning streak? Up or Down: I am now down 130 imaginary dollars.
After their bye the Philadelphia Eagles return to the Meadowlands in New Jersey to face the New York Jets. Will I get a win from this game to end a losing streak?
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