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Scoop: Tiger mess not that shocking

Tiger Woods appeared in a colorful ad for Accenture in Monday’s Wall Street Journal. The headline reads: “The road to high performance isn’t always paved.” By the looks of things, neither is the road out of this latest mess.

Scoop: Pitt passes on millions to trick-or-treat

With so many celebrities willing to attend the opening of an envelope if a paycheck is involved, a recent decision by Brad Pitt is especially impressive.

Brad Pitt looking for new motorbike after LA crash

Brad Pitt says he is in the market for a new motorcycle.

Rutgers has Wannstedt's number at Pitt — it's 0-4

Since coach Dave Wannstedt took over in 2005, Pitt has beaten Cincinnati and Connecticut three times each. West Virginia, Louisville and South Florida have each gone down twice. Syracuse hasn't beaten him in four tries.

Pitt needs defensive turnaround — and in a hurry

The quarterback's state of mind was in doubt. The running back was a freshman backed up by another freshman. Not surprisingly, the offense was a big worry to Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt when the season started.

Bostick wins big games, but can't win Pitt QB job

In his last two starts for Pitt, Pat Bostick defeated Notre Dame on the road and then-No. 2 West Virginia, also on the road. Few other quarterbacks in school history own such a resume.

Pitt laughs over New Orleans mayor T-shirt push

The idea of Brad Pitt running for New Orleans mayor has generated a lot of buzz around the city even though he isn't eligible. It also generated some laughs for the actor in a Thursday television interview.

Pitt on mayoral run: ‘I don’t have a chance’

Brad Pitt laughed off the prospect of running for mayor of New Orleans, as a grassroots movement there has suggested, saying, “I don’t have a chance.” He added jokingly: “I’m running on the gay marriage, no religion, legalization and taxation of marijuana platform.”

Tidbits: Britney wants to promote manager to husband

The National Enquirer reports that Spears is ready to take a break from her life on the road and take her relationship with Jason Trawick to the next level.

Tidbits: Who will protect Robert Pattinson?

The streets of New York City just aren’t safe for “Twilight’s” leading man, Robert Pattinson. It seems throngs of female fans eager to get a glimpse or maybe even a grab of the man behind the vamp pose a bigger threat than the actor’s bodyguards can handle.

From homesick to standout, Nigerian heads for Pitt

Take out a teenage boy out of Nigeria and place him in an affluent private school in the Washington, D.C., suburbs with no friends or family from back home, and certain things are inevitable.

Jolie, Pitt give UN agency $1 million

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have donated $1 million to the U.N. refugee agency providing aid to hundreds of thousands uprooted by violence in Pakistan.

Brad Pitt, family give $1M to Missouri hospital

Brad Pitt and his siblings have given $1 million to help a Missouri hospital open a new pediatric cancer center that will be named for their mother.

Brad Pitt buys painting at top modern art fair

Brad Pitt was the star attraction at this year's edition of the world's leading contemporary art fair. He was also a customer.

Russian police employ Brad Pitt to fight speeding

Brad Pitt is accustomed to stopping passersby in their tracks. The Hollywood heartthrob's next job is slowing traffic in Siberia — or so Russian traffic police hope.

Scoop: Cowell to help Susan Boyle find her voice

The good news: “Britain’s Got Talent” phenom Susan Boyle is said to be recovering well after her post-finale anxiety attack.

Pitt LB Gunn indefinitely suspended

Pitt senior middle linebacker Adam Gunn has been suspended indefinitely from the football team after being charged with public drunkenness and several other offenses resulting from a dispute outside a Pittsburgh nightclub.

Pitt seniors Porter, Duhart leave program

Senior wide receiver T.J. Porter and senior defensive lineman Tommie Duhart have left Pitt's football team and plan to transfer to another school, according to a statement issued by coach Dave Wannstedt.

Scoop: Rihanna's dad says Brown is ‘old news’

While a judge was deciding that Rihanna could return the borrowed jewels she wore the night she was allegedly beaten by Chris Brown, the singer remained in her native Barbados, trying to get her life back to normal.

Scoop: Recession hits ‘Housewives,’ ‘Grey’s’

The recession has hit Wisteria Lane. “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry said that losing Nicolette Sheridan, who plays the just-killed-off Edie Britt, was not just a way of trimming the vixen population, but a natural way to cut costs.

Pitt All-American Blair to declare for NBA draft

DeJuan Blair guaranteed Pitt coach Jamie Dixon a year ago that he would play a full college career. One exceptional season changed all that.

Pitt guard Dixon returns after being hurt

Pittsburgh starting guard Jermaine Dixon missed about 11 minutes of the second half of the East Regional after a Villanova player fell on him as they went for a loose ball Saturday.

Reynolds, 'Nova nick Pitt 78-76 in East Region

Scottie Reynolds made a half-court dash for the game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds left, leading Villanova over Pittsburgh 78-76 Saturday night and back to the Final Four for the first time since its shocking run to the 1985 championship.

Opinion: Villanova’s rout caps big statement for Big East

- For all other teams still actively pursuing the NCAA championship, here’s the scariest thought to come out of the East Regional semifinals Thursday: Villanova thinks it can become a better basketball team.

Fields' baskets send Pitt past Xavier 60-55

Levance Fields pointed Pittsburgh in the right direction just in time — as usual.

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Floating house could ride New Orleans' floods
Source: Christian Science Monitor

The dwelling was designed by Morphosis Architects under the direction of Mr. Mayne, a professor at UCLA. Mayne said it's the first of its kind to be permitted in the United States.

Brad Pitt on New Orleans Mayoral Run: "I don't have a chance... I'm running on the gay marriage, no religion, legalization and taxation of marijuana platform"
Source: msnbc.com

Brad Pitt hasn't thrown his hat in the ring to be mayor of his adopted hometown, New Orleans. Others have done that for him, launching a grassroots campaign complete with nifty T-shirts touting "Brad Pitt for Mayor."

Brad and Angelina greet fans at SAG-- watch video
Source: Examiner

Brangelina are back! Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie walked the 2009 SAG Red Carpet like nobody's business! Walking, waving, smiling, laughing and interviewing even giving the "dissed" network e! two individual interviews with Brad and Angelina each.

Angelina Jolie Shows Off Two New Tattoos
Source: aceshowbiz.com

Attending the New York Film Festival screening of her new film,"Changeling," Saturday night, October 3, which was her first red-carpet appearance since giving birth to twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon, Angelina Jolie showed off two new tattoos on her left arm.

People - Entertainment - smh.com.au
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

FOR her sins - beauty, gorgeous partner, unfeasibly plump lips - Angelina Jolie is copping a lot of stick at the moment. Years of affection for her ability to swing from actress to UN goodwill ambassador, sexy girlfriend to devoted mother, appear to have crumbled.

People - Entertainment - smh.com.au
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Comic actress Roseanne Barr has slammed Brad Pitt as "vacuous" and called Angelina Jolie the "evil spawn" of her father Jon Voight in the latest post on her online blog.

Angelina's Recovery: 'Everything Is Okay'
Source: PEOPLE.com

How is Angelina Jolie feeling two days after the birth of her twins? There was heightened speculation about her health Monday morning after she received a lengthy visit from her obstetrician, Dr. Michel Sussmann.

Captain America Lands Titanic Casting Rumor
Source: Wired News

On the heels of Iron Man's massive box office success, few moviegoers will admit now if they had their doubts upon hearing of Robert Downey Jr. landing the title role.

Zahara Will Stay a Jolie-Pitt
Source: WALEG Celebrities

Zahara will stay with the Jolie-Pitts and won't leave to Ethiopia.

Pitt's WR Porter battling for starting spot
Source: Tribune-Review News

The Pahokee, Fla., native understands that earning a starting job will depend not so much on athletic ability, but his maturity level. "It's all about maturing," Porter said. "Last year, I didn't realize the importance this had to do with my life and my future.

Highly-Regarded Freshman QB Bostick Leaves Pitt Camp; Return Uncertain
Source: CNET News.com

It's a shame. The word around here was this guy had all the talent. Situations like this, don't turn out well very often.

MotoGP Mugello Round Preview - Racing Soul

If Japan is the brains of motorcycle racing, the place where they design the machines that captivate us, and Spain is the heart of motorcycle, the humming, vibrant center, full of passion for all forms of two-wheeled racing, then Italy is the soul of motorcycle racing, the place …

2007 Le Mans MotoGP Race Report - Luck Of The Draw

Motorcycle racing is a lot like poker. Over the long haul, the best player will always come out on top, as they take the cards they are given, play the percentages, and make the best of the hand they have.

MotoGP Le Mans Round Preview - A Sense Of History

The contrast couldn't be bigger. Two weeks ago, the MotoGP circus was at Shanghai, a new, forgettable facility built especially for Formula 1, untouched by the hand of history.

MotoGP Shanghai Round Preview - The Orient Express

And so, after the excitement of the Turkish Grand Prix, we head eastwards, from the Orient Express to the Trans-Siberian Express, leaving Istanbul to head off to Shanghai in China.

MotoGP Istanbul Race Report - A New Rule Commences

If there was one thing that commentators, fans and team managers alike could agree on prior to the 2007 MotoGP season, it was that this was to be the year of the former 250 riders.

Do The Steelers Want To Be In The Darrelle Revis Business?

I don't think anyone would disagree that this year's NFL draft is a big one for the Steelers.

The 'Ocracy 4-17-07
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The Bucs win, Dick Groat to the HOF, Keith Olbermann joins the NBC NFL crew, and more

MotoGP Jerez Round Preview - Going Insane In Spain

Apocalypse Now In the 18th century, the cream of London society would entertain themselves by taking a jaunt up towards Moorfields, pay a penny to the warden, and stroll through the wards of the Bethlem Royal Hospital to gawp at the antics of those who had the misfortune to su …

2007 MotoGP Season Preview - Into The Unknown

The 2007 MotoGP season has been a long time coming. It has been on the minds of fans and followers since before the 2006 season, for a lot of very good reasons.

Pitt Goes Into Morgantown And Leaves No Upholstery Uncharred
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#6 Pitt trashes WVU, 60-47 in Morgantown on Wednesday night. Pitt's Sam Young comes off the bench to score 21 in the win.

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