Web address shortening service tr.im returns days after announcing shutdownAugust 12th, 2009 Short Web address site tr.im to stay in businessSAN FRANCISCO — Web address shortening service tr.im is back in business — just days after announcing it would trim itself out of operation. Eric Woodward, co-founder of The Nambu Network, said his company's tr.im service has reopened in the wake of "countless public and private appeals."
"Nambu will keep tr.im operating going forward, indefinitely, while we continue to consider our options in regards to tr.im's future," he wrote in a blog post Tuesday.
New England gets TE Alex Smith from Tampa Bay for undisclosed draft pick in 2010April 30th, 2009 Patriots obtain TE Smith from BuccaneersFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have obtained tight end Alex Smith from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Evan Rachel Wood's twitter horrorApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Evan Rachel Wood was left baffled when she discovered she had a loyal fanbase on the micro-blogging site Twitter, because she doesn't even use the site. Evan was dazed to realize that an impostor had gathered the attention of her zillion fans by posing as her.
RUSSO ON FOOTBALL: One team's risky pick is another team's bold move in NFL draftApril 27th, 2009 Is he a good pick? Depends on who picks himNEW YORK — In college football there's a theory, supported by some solid evidence, that a high school player's rating is influenced by the schools recruiting him. A player can go from a three-star prospect to four stars when Urban Meyer shows up at his door.
Cowboys trade 2nd-round pick to Bills, leaving them without a selection on NFL draft's 1st dayApril 26th, 2009 Cowboys trade 2nd-round draft pick to BillsIRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys traded their second-round pick Saturday, leaving them without a selection on the first day of the NFL draft. The Buffalo Bills acquired the 51st pick from the Cowboys in exchange for third- and fourth-round picks, the 75th and 110th selections.
Chicago Bears leave first day of draft with no choice after trade with SeattleApril 26th, 2009 Bears trade 2nd-round pick to SeattleLAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears traded away their second-round pick in the NFL draft, leaving them without a selection on Saturday.
Josh McDaniels says Broncos won't trade both first-round picks to move up in NFL draftApril 25th, 2009 McDaniels: Broncos likely to stand pat in Round 1ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The private workout that general manager Brian Xanders and offensive coordinator Mike McCoy had with USC quarterback Mark Sanchez in Los Angeles will likely be the last time the strong-armed passer practices for the Denver Broncos.
NFL DRAFT: Picks, trades and trends _ let the intrigue beginApril 25th, 2009 Picks, trades and trends: Let the intrigue beginNEW YORK — Let's forget that Matthew Stafford will wind up in Detroit as the top pick in Saturday's NFL draft. And what team will get star receiver Michael Crabtree.
Redskins owner Snyder says team won't trade next year's No. 1 draft choiceApril 25th, 2009 Snyder: Redskins won't trade 2010 1st-round pickASHBURN, Va. — Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder says his team will not trade its first-round pick in 2010 in an attempt to move up Saturday in the NFL draft.
NFL DRAFT: Georgia QB Matthew Stafford drafted first overall by DetroitApril 25th, 2009 QB Stafford picked first by LionsNEW YORK — Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford has been selected first overall in the NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. The junior already has agreed to a six-year deal with $41.7 million in guarantees and a maximum value of $78 million, even though he is not expected to start as a rookie.
Receivers no sure thing in NFL draft's first couple rounds; teams looking for certaintyApril 25th, 2009 Receivers no sure bet on first day of NFL draft.NEW YORK — For a league so in love with the passing game, NFL teams probably won't exactly be rushing to take wide receivers right away in the draft. Yes, Michael Crabtree's a coveted prospect, and his talent will eventually be too much to ignore.
G Jahri Evans, WR Lance Moore formally accept their restricted free-agent offers from SaintsApril 25th, 2009 Evans, Moore re-sign with SaintsNEW ORLEANS — Offensive guard Jahri Evans and wide receiver Lance Moore, restricted free agents during the offseason, have signed one-year contracts with the Saints. General manager Mickey Loomis made the announcement Friday.
A sampling of Mel Kiper's NFL draft hits and misses over the yearsApril 23rd, 2009 Mel Kiper's NFL draft hits and missesA small sampling of some hits and misses for Mel Kiper Jr., who began analyzing college football players and NFL drafts in the 1970s and made his ESPN draft-day debut in 1984:
—Kiper rated Purdue QB Jeff George as the 84th-best player in the 1990 draft; George was chosen No. 1 overall by Indianapolis; he went 46-78 as a starter plus a 1-2 playoff record, in 12 seasons with five NFL teams.
NFL Draft: Lions say chances are 'very good' they will have deal with No. 1 pick before draftApril 21st, 2009 Lions expect deal with top pick before draft dayALLEN PARK, Mich. — Lions general manager Martin Mayhew says the chances are very good Detroit will have a deal done with the No.
Keira Knightly hates Facebook, TwitterApril 14th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Keira Knightly has revealed that she hates social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook. "I hate the internet," the Sun quoted her as saying.
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