College Football Hall of Fame moving to Atlanta from South Bend, Ind., mayor saysSeptember 23rd, 2009 College Football Hall of Fame moving to AtlantaSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The mayor of South Bend, Ind., says the College Football Hall of Fame is moving from his city to Atlanta.
Ore. coast closed to recreational mussel, clam harvesting because of risk of toxinsSeptember 21st, 2009 Toxins shut mussel, clam harvesting in Ore.PORTLAND, Ore. — The state Department of Agriculture has closed the entire Oregon coast to recreational mussel and clam harvesting because of the risk of toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Bon Appetit magazine names 10 top new restaurantsAugust 15th, 2009 Bon Appetit magazine names 10 top new restaurantsNEW YORK — Restaurants in San Francisco, Cambridge, Mass., Chicago and Austin, Texas, are featured by Bon Appetit in the magazine's annual September restaurant issue. The restaurants appear on Bon Appetit's list of 10 of the country's best new restaurants, along with a recommended dish.
Holtz, Cooper, Aikman enshrined into College Football Hall of FameJuly 19th, 2009 Holtz, Cooper, Aikman head Hall of Fame classSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The only way Lou Holtz knows how to coach is all out.
Mays: So proud when Obama elected that 'I cried for most of the night'July 15th, 2009 Mays: So proud when Obama elected that he criedABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — Baseball legend Willie Mays says he was so proud the night Barack Obama was elected president that he "cried for most of the night.". The 76-year-old Hall of Fame centerfielder spoke with reporters as he flew with Obama from Michigan to St.
Christy O'Connor, Irish player and Ryder Cup veteran, headed for World Golf Hall of FameMay 13th, 2009 Irishman O'Connor selected for Golf Hall of FameBALTRAY, Ireland — Christy O'Connor of Ireland has been selected for the World Golf Hall of Fame for his 24 victories on the European Tour and his 10 appearances in the Ryder Cup. O'Connor was chosen through the Veterans Category and will be inducted Nov.
Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson says he's been successfully treated for prostate cancerMay 13th, 2009 Brooks Robinson successfully treated for cancerBALTIMORE — Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson says he has been successfully treated for prostate cancer. The Orioles great revealed that he had the illness Tuesday during a luncheon for the American Cancer Society in Baltimore.
Dean, Smith, Donnan head College Football Hall of Fame's divisional classMay 13th, 2009 Hall names Dean, Smith, Donnan to divisional classSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The late Sam Mills, along with former NFL stars Fred Dean and Rod Smith, head the newest divisional class of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame goalie Roy meets with Avalanche president; no word on what they discussedMay 9th, 2009 Retired goalie Roy meets with Avalanche presidentDENVER — Retired Colorado Avalanche goalie Patrick Roy has met with club president Pierre Lacroix, and team officials won't reveal the topic. Avalanche spokesman Jean Martineau has confirmed the Thursday meeting to The Associated Press.
Taking a walk: Base-stealing king Rickey Henderson to tour baseball Hall of Fame FridayMay 8th, 2009 Rickey Henderson to visit baseball Hall of FameCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Rickey Henderson, baseball's all-time leader in stolen bases and runs scored, won't be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame until July.
Danny Ozark, who led Phillies to 3 straight NL East titles, dies at age 85May 8th, 2009 Danny Ozark, former Phillies manager, dies at 85PHILADELPHIA — Former Phillies manager Danny Ozark, who led Philadelphia to three consecutive National League East titles but fell short of the World Series each time, died Thursday. He was 85. Ozark, whose streak of three consecutive NL East titles in the late 1970s is unmatched in team history, died at his home in Vero Beach, Fla, team officials said.
New College Football Hall of Famer Torretta presides over opening bell at NasdaqApril 30th, 2009 New Hall of Famer Torretta opens NasdaqNEW YORK — Newly elected College Football Hall of Famer Gino Torretta is presiding over the opening bell at the Nasdaq stock market. Torretta is one of 16 former college football stars selected by the National Football Foundation to be inducted in the Hall of Fame in December.
Postseason NBA ScheduleApril 22nd, 2009 Postseason NBA SchedulePhiladelphia 100, Orlando 98
Orlando 96, Philadelphia 87
Philadelphia 96, Orlando 94
Orlando 84, Philadelphia 81
Orlando 91, Philadelphia 78
Orlando 114, Philadelphia 89, Orlando wins series 4-2
Atlanta 90, Miami 64
Miami 108, Atlanta 93
Miami 107, Atlanta 78
Atlanta 81, Miami 71
Atlanta 106, Miami 91
Miami 98, Atlanta 72
Atlanta 91, Miami 78, Atlanta wins series 4-3
Chicago 105, Boston 103, OT
Boston 118, Chicago 115
Boston 107, Chicago 86
Chicago 121, Boston 118, 2OT
Boston 106, Chicago 104, OT
Chicago 128, Boston 127, 3OT
Boston 109, Chicago 99, Boston wins series 4-3
Cleveland 94, Detroit 82
Cleveland 79, Detroit 68
Cleveland 99, Detroit 78, Cleveland leads series 3-0
Denver 113, New Orleans 84
Denver 108, New Orleans 93
New Orleans 95, Denver 93
Denver 121, New Orleans 63
Denver 107, New Orleans 86, Denver wins series 4-1
Dallas 105, San Antonio 97
San Antonio 105, Dallas 84
Dallas 88, San Antonio 67
Dallas 99, San Antonio 90
Dallas 106, San Antonio 93, Dallas wins series 4-1
L.A. Lakers 113, Utah 100
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Graeme Pollock to be inducted in ICC Hall of FameFebruary 26th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Graeme Pollock, one of South Africa's finest left-handed batsman, will be inducted in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Hall of Fame at tea interval on the first day of the first Test between Australia and South Africa here Thursday,
The ICC announced that the 65-year-old left-hander is to be formally honoured when he receives a commemorative cap to mark the occasion. 'The ceremony is the highlight of the ICC's Catch the Spirit Week in the country, aimed at promoting the organisation's centenary celebrations,' ICC said in a statement.
Seles elected to international tennis Hall of FameJanuary 15th, 2009 SYDNEY - US tennis star and former World No.1 Monica Seles has been elected to the international tennis Hall of Fame. Seles was honoured for a career in which she won 53 singles titles, including four at the Australian Open, three at the French Open and two at the US Open.