Tuesday Sports BriefsMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 11:54PMLOS ANGELES — An Illinois insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews was sentenced Monday to 2½ years in prison after giving a tearful apology that was harshly rebuked by his victim.
Facts & facesMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 11:36PMAn insurance executive who secretly shot nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews has been sentenced to 21/2 years in prison.
Tuesday Conversation: Sauquoit woman's 'therapist' has hoovesMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:39PMSauquoit's Taylor Moon is a sophomore at St. Lawrence University and a member of the equestrian team. Moon, who graduated in the Top 10 of the Sauquoit Valley Class of 2008, also loves figure skating, dancing and helping out in the community. But her favorite thing to do is spend time with her horse.
Layoffs, Program Cuts Loom For KUMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:35PMStudents and faculty at Kutztown University may have to make some tough decisions about their future, soon. óRob Vaughnó Money problems have the school's administration looking to cut degree programs and faculty.
Beckham to miss Cup after injuryMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:31PMDavid Beckham's left Achilles' tendon was totally torn, and his doctor said the international soccer star is expected to be out of action.
Irish pride on paradeMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:53AMThe Irish are the "grandest fun-loving people you'd ever want to meet," said a very enthusiastic Patti Crough. Crough was standing outside after a pint at Riley's to watch the annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday.[...]
Canada's Joannie Rochette withdraws from world championships, source saysMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:27AMOTTAWA - Canada's Joannie Rochette has withdrawn from the world figure skating championships. A source tells The Canadian Press the Olympic bronze medallist will not skate in the competition next week in Turin, Italy.
Rochette off roster for skating worldsMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:36AMOlympic bronze medallist Joannie Rochette appears to be out of next week's figure-skating world championships after her name was removed from the list of entrants on the International Skating Union's website.
Investigation into Longueuil man's death reopenedMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:35AMPolice have set up a command post on a residential street in Longueuil, Que. in an attempt to solve the May 2008 death of Yvon Leblanc.
Hull fires manager Phil BrownMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:23AMManager Phil Brown was fired Monday by struggling Premier League side Hull City.
DSC's Senior synchro team places fifthSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:14AMWith a fifth-place finish at the recent U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships, the Evolution Senior team certainly lived up to its name.
Phoenix Coyotes Team ReportSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 5:35AMOne of the many new facets to the Coyotes along with all the winning, responsible play, fighting for home ice in the playoffs and all is coach Dave Tippett's edict that there is indeed such a thing as a bad win.
TV Remote: 'Pacific' Follows Marines Into Brutal Conflict With Japan DON'T MISSSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 5:27AMBy CHUCK BARNEY CONTRA COSTA TIMES In 2001, executive producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks presented "Band of Brothers," a World War II colossus that, arguably, ranks as the best miniseries ever made. But it told only part of the story. While "Brothers" focused on the battles in Europe, "The Pacific," a 10-part, Emmy-worthy companion piece, follows three real-life Marines...
Blagojevich on Apprentice'Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 2:04AMThis time, the group includes an ex-governor, three athletes, two wrestlers, two singers, two comics and a cook. And all but one will be told, "You're fired."
Ice Tour Denies Snubbing Johnny Wier Over Gender QuestionFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:20PMThe Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination (GLAAD) launched a protest against the Stars on Ice tour, claiming they rejected Johnny Wier because he was deemed "not family friendly."
Former Olympian Debi Thomas recalls days at CalgaryFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:10PMDebi Thomas, the first African-American athlete to win a medal in the Winter Olympics, told an audience last weekend at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum that she would enjoy doing her Olympic experience over again. Thomas, who is now an orthopedic surgeon in Terre Haute, Ind., credited her mother with exposing her to skating competitions.
Compiled By PAUL MONTELLAFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:03PMMarch 14 1954 -- Baltimore loses 65-54 at Milwaukee, giving the Bullets their 20th consecutive road loss for the season, and making them the first team in NBA history to go an entire season without winning a game on the road. 1960 -- Rookie Wilt Chamberlain scores a playoff record 53 points in Philadelphia's 132-112 triumph over the Syracuse Nationals to send the Warriors to the Eastern Division ...
Nutmeg Games leaving DanburyFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:57PMJenae Stunkeard,of New Fairfield High , clears the last hurdle in the 100-meter high hurdles at the Nutmeg Games Sunday at Danbury High in this 2009 file photo.
Local athletes have strong showing at BC Winter GamesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:40PMThe BC Winter Games, hosted by Terrace, have come to an end and athletes from Quesnel have arrived home with their fair share of medals and memories.
Weir Too Gay for Stars on Ice?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:23PMIs Johnny Weir too gay for the organizers of Stars on Ice? According to GLAAD, Weir was not asked to participate in the tour because he is "not family friendly."
Canadian skater Chipeur withdraws from worldsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:08PMOTTAWA (AP) -- Canadian silver medalist Vaughn Chipeur, who finished 23rd at the Vancouver Olympics, has withdrawn from the World Figure Skating Championships with a right foot injury.
Hockey team leads medal haul at B.C. GamesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:25PMothers also read... A handful of White Rock and South Surrey athletes returned with medals last weekend in Terrace, after impressive performances at the B.C. Winter Games.
Sports BriefsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:18PMCURLING TEAMS RILED UP (STAFF) -- With only two weeks to the finals, the Micro-Works Major League curling teams are jockeying for position and making their moves for the finals. In the second week of playoffs, the top seeds managed to win their games.[...]
Figure skating: Grant Hochstein fifth at junior worldsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:32PMGrant Hochstein of the St. Clair Shores Figure Skating Club placed fifth overall in the men's final at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships today in The Hague, Netherlands. Hochstein, who won the short program, took seventh in the free skate and finished with 194.30 points. Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan captured the gold medal after winning the long program. Hanyu, who was third in the short ...
Skaters hone their skills for provincialsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:29PMThe intricate and challenging moves involved in figure skating require absolute physical prowess, gymnast-like flexibility, speed and grace.
Canada's Paul, Islam second after original dance program at world junior eventThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:03PMTHE HAGUE, Netherlands - Ice dancers Alexandra Paul and Mitchell Islam of Barrie, Ont., climbed to second place with an impressive performance in the original dance Thursday at the world junior figure skating championships.
Team Yukon second in gold medal count at Arctic Winter GamesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:41PMTeam Yukon is currently in fourth place in the medal standings at the Arctic Winter Games, but the team’s gold ulu count has climbed to the second most behind Alaska at the games.
Arctic Games Open in AlbertaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:28PMOpening ceremonies for the 21st Arctic Winter Games were held over the weekend in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The international competition pits young people from Alaska, Greenland, and three northern Canadian regions against each other in sports such as skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, and hockey, as well as Native games and cultural events. Casey Kelly, KTOO [...]
Arctic Games Open in AlbertaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:28PMOpening ceremonies for the 21st Arctic Winter Games were held over the weekend in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The international competition pits young people from Alaska, Greenland, and three northern Canadian regions against each other in sports such as skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, and hockey, as well as Native games and cultural events. Casey Kelly, KTOO [...]
Top-rate youth sports facilities, prime location mean 'it’s game on' for growthMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:07PMThousands of kids across the area dribble basketballs, shoot pucks and swim laps. Thousands more — along with their families — spend money at local hotels, restaurants and attractions when they travel here to compete.
Top-rate youth sports facilities, prime location mean 'it’s game on' for growthMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:07PMThousands of kids across the area dribble basketballs, shoot pucks and swim laps. Thousands more — along with their families — spend money at local hotels, restaurants and attractions when they travel here to compete.
question of the weekMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMLOS ANGELES - With his shaggy red hair, black leather jacket and skintight American flag-printed jeans, Olympic gold medallist Shaun White upstaged even glam Oscar winner Sandra Bullock at a pack of parties around town following the Academy Awards.
question of the weekMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMLOS ANGELES - With his shaggy red hair, black leather jacket and skintight American flag-printed jeans, Olympic gold medallist Shaun White upstaged even glam Oscar winner Sandra Bullock at a pack of parties around town following the Academy Awards.
Former Olympic medalist suspected of DUI in MHMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:02PMMorgan Hill Times Three-time Olympic medalist and World Figure Skating Hall-of-Famer Serguei Ponomarenko was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in Morgan Hill. Ponomarenko, 49 of Morgan Hill, was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers who saw his vehicle weaving erratically on U.S. 101 about 6:40 a.m. Saturday, according to CHP officer Jaime Rios. He was ...
Former Olympic medalist suspected of DUI in MHMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:02PMMorgan Hill Times Three-time Olympic medalist and World Figure Skating Hall-of-Famer Serguei Ponomarenko was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in Morgan Hill. Ponomarenko, 49 of Morgan Hill, was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers who saw his vehicle weaving erratically on U.S. 101 about 6:40 a.m. Saturday, according to CHP officer Jaime Rios. He was ...
Arena upgrades on the horizonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:45PMAlthough much of the work won't be visible to a spectator's eye, there will be some renovation work at the Barnett Arena.
Arena upgrades on the horizonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:45PMAlthough much of the work won't be visible to a spectator's eye, there will be some renovation work at the Barnett Arena.