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'It was great... I knew I couldn't take him lightly'
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net AS the promoter and main combatant in the ring, Meacher 'Major Pain' Major knew that the success of his King of the Ring Series would depend on how he performed against veteran American Jeff
Chavez lays out socialist aims in re- election bid
By IAN JAMES Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has presented his country with a plan to deepen his push for socialism and entrench his movement in power as he runs for another six-year term amid questions of whet
THE THAMES: POTENTIAL SECURITY THREAT TO OLYMPICS
By PAISLEY DODDS Associated Press LONDON (AP) -- The River Thames buzzed with activity Thursday -- helicopters hovering ahead, speed boats ready to catch potential terrorists and military units testing their skills as part of a drill for the 2012 London Ol
Let the games begin!
By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net The opening day of the 30th Hugh Campbell basketball tournament featured five games to begin play with matchups between GSSSA and BAISS schools dominating the schedule. Doris Johnson Mystic M
$60 for a light bulb that lasts 20 years
$60 for a light bulb that lasts 20 years NEW YORK Associated Press How much would you pay for an amazing, state-of-the-art light bulb? Shoppers will be asking themselves that very question at Home Depot and other outlets starting Sunday -- Earth Day -- w
Mayweather gets license for May 5 fight vs. Cotto
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr said Wednesday he will fight Miguel Cotto on May 5 in Las Vegas. Mayweather made the announcement after getting a conditional one-fight license and a lecture from Nevada athletic commiss
Thunder clobber Lakers 119-90
By JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook had 27 points and nine assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted the weary Los Angeles Lakers 119-90 on Monday night in the opening game of the Weste
PATRIOTS EAGER FOR ANOTHER SHOT IN THE SUPER BOWL
By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than an hour after losing the Super Bowl again, Tom Brady slowly slipped on his dark vest and suit jacket and walked to the postgame podium. The next time he puts on his New England Patriots unifo
PATRIOTS EAGER FOR ANOTHER SHOT IN THE SUPER BOWL
By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than an hour after losing the Super Bowl again, Tom Brady slowly slipped on his dark vest and suit jacket and walked to the postgame podium. The next time he puts on his New England Patriots unifo
PATRIOTS EAGER FOR ANOTHER SHOT IN THE SUPER BOWL
By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than an hour after losing the Super Bowl again, Tom Brady slowly slipped on his dark vest and suit jacket and walked to the postgame podium. The next time he puts on his New England Patriots unifo
Mystery disease kills thousands in Central America
By FILADELFO ALEMAN and MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Associated Press CHICHIGALPA, Nicaragua (AP) -- Jesus Ignacio Flores started working when he was 16, labouring long hours on construction sites and in the fields of his country's biggest sugar plantation. Thre
Lisbon to host 2014 Champions League final
ISTANBUL (AP) -- UEFA chose Lisbon's Stadium of Light on Tuesday to host the 2014 Champions League final. UEFA's executive committee selected the 65,000-capacity home ground of Benfica, a quarterfinalist in this season's competition, at the opening of a tw
Venezuela criticizes US stance on Falklands
By CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuela has criticized the US government for its stance on Argentina's long-standing dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands. At the Summit of the Americas in Colombia over the
Blake wins 100m in 9.84
GRAND CAYMAN (AP) -- World 100-meter champion Yohan Blake ran the year's second-fastest time Wednesday night, winning the Cayman Invitational in 9.84 seconds in an early tuneup for the London Olympics. Only Usain Bolt -- Blake's training partner in their ho
Argentina's oil takeover rattles investors
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO and MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Argentina's takeover of its top energy company from Spain's Repsol might solve the country's short-term energy needs, and thrills Argentines who blame privatizations
Rush for Christmas start leaves NBA in disarray
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer THE lockout ended, and the NBA's woes were just beginning. Dwight Howard asked to be traded. Chris Paul was dealt to the Lakers, it seemed, until the league decided he wasn't. So the Lakers made another trade, which
Dolphins players surprised at Sparano firing
DAVIE, Florida (AP) -- A number of key Dolphin players expressed their surprise Tuesday that coach Tony Sparano was fired with only three games remaining in the season. Chad Henne, Will Allen, Davone Bess, Dan Carpenter, Brian Hartline and Brandon Fields s
Cavs guard Kyrie Irving is no ordinary rookie
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) -- The last teenage sensation to play for the Cavaliers carried them to new heights and the brink of a championship before dropping them and breaking an entire city's heart. Kyrie Irving may be just the one t
David Beckham leads LA Galaxy to MLS title
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer CARSON, California (AP) -- David Beckham thrust the shiny silver trophy above his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates' heads, and a sold-out stadium roared for its hometown team through a blizzard of confetti. Although Beckham's
Chelsea-Barcelona, Madrid-Bayern to face off in Champs League semifinals
By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo's double ensured Real Madrid easily ended APOEL Nicosia's extraordinary Champions League run yesterday and set up a semifinal with Bayern Munich, while Chelsea will next face holder Barcelona
