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  • Bennett's golden rule Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:44AMTHIS is not about me, it's about the club, the team ... the players.
  • Best of the Rest: The 10 Greatest NFL Teams To Never Win a Super Bowl Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:01AM"Anything short of a championship this year is a failure." You hear that cliche tossed out there every now and then. I happen to not think it's true at all, but if pro athletes need that kind of mindset as motivation, then well, more power to them. "There are two categories of Super Bowl participants that nobody remembers: One, the team that lost the game. Two, the team that only one won." That ...
  • FIBA Worlds: Games To Watch/Open Thread 2.9.10 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:16PMWe're in the final day of FIBA Group play (finally), and some groups are decided, but some groups still have things to sort out. Notably, Group A will have a championship game of sorts between Serbia and Argentina, while 2nd place needs to be decided between Greece and Russia in Group C.
  • Deans's job safety questioned Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:26PMExclusive: After a string of poor results, The Rugby Club panellist Jeremy Paul has questioned the apparent safety of Robbie Deans's position as coach of the Wallabies.
  • Constitution drawn up for league's new body Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:16PMA CONSTITUTION for the new independent commission is close to being finalised as the pace accelerates for a handover by the ARL and News Ltd on November 1.
  • J.R. Smith involved in choking incident Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:54AMJ.R. Smith involved in choking incident
  • Are Sharks mentally tough enough to prevent breakdown? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:29AMCan the Red Wings do this? Can they become the third NHL team to win a best-of-seven postseason series after losing the first three games?
  • Celebrate 9.02.10 With A Then And Now Retropective Of 90210 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:31AMFor those of you who have yet to look at a calendar this morning, today’s date is September 2, 2010. Or, if you’re the type who prefers both brevity and decimal points, 9.02.10. In honor of such a momentous date, we thought we would pay tribute to the all-star cast of one of the greatest creative achievements of our lifetimes, Beverly Hills, 90210. (After all, it’s now or never; most of us won’t ...
  • The Adjudicator verdict: NRL R26 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:00AMRound 26 is the last throw of the dice for several NRL teams, and The Adjudicator is making it his destiny to finish off the regular season with a bang.
  • We are no chokers: Titans Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:16AMThe Gold Coast Titans believe they are mentally stronger as they approach crunch time in the 2010 NRL season.
  • The Adjudicator: NRL R26 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:43PMWith a reputation of lifting for big matches, The Adjudicator is casting aside his average form for a send-off in front of his adoring home crowd, before setting off on his finals campaign.
  • Taylor confident Broncos can help Souths Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:41AMSouths tearaway Dave Taylor is confident his old mates at Brisbane can overcome mounting odds to beat Canberra on Friday and give the Rabbitohs a finals hope.
  • NRL Talking Points: round 25 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:36AMThe merits of possible eight-point tries, finals footy at Leichhardt and a Brisbane Broncos team on the brink headline this week's set of six NRL Talking Points. Have your say now.
  • Bring on the splendour Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:38PMIntricate handwork and origami detailing give that glam factor to Albert King’s latest collection.
  • High School Football Scores: Heroes and Zeroes From Top National Teams Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:39PMHigh school football is back. For the first week, we've got a top-recruit pulling a disappearing act and a top-ranked team snapping a two-season long winning streak. As always there's more excitement than ever.  Here are some of the top performers and chokers from the first week of high school football. Begin Slideshow
  • Phillies need Rollins now more than ever Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:54AMThe Phillies’ transformation from pretenders to contenders began in the late summer of 2007.
  • Lawrence: Rollins’ struggles threaten Phils’ run Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:42AMThe Phillies’ transformation from pretenders to contenders began in the late summer of 2007. It was back in a time when the New York Mets were chokers and underachievers rather than downright bad, when Tim Lincecum was a rookie, when Alex Rodriguez was the best player in the American League, and not a disgraced admitted steroid user, and when James Calvin Rollins was emerging into one of the ...
  • Bring on the splendour Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:59PMAlbert King is one Malaysian designer who doesnât believe in doing things by half. When he presents a collection, you can expect nothing less than a dazzling showcase of fashion artistry at its best .....
  • The Adjudicator verdict: NRL R25 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:40PMStill hurting from a terrible last-start showing, The Adjudicator readied for the round 25 verdict by revisiting one of the great comebacks of the modern era - Goran Ivanisevic.
  • Efforts to slow traffic moving too slow for some Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:07PMDOWNEY — Council members David Gafin and Mario Guerra didn’t exactly take a calm view of things when the status of the city’s traffic calming program was presented to the council last week.
  • The Adjudicator: NRL R25 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:14AMGuilty of looking ahead to the NRL finals, The Adjudicator lost sight of the task at hand and dropped a pitiful six matches in round 24. A rookie mistake and one to learn from.
  • We're not choking, Roosters crow Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:36AMSenior Sydney Roosters players are adamant they can rescue their faltering NRL season by defeating fellow finals aspirants Manly on Sunday and avoiding the dreaded "chokers" tag.
  • Chris Rattue: Seven ways to capture the World Cup Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:18AMThe Tri-Nations trophy (does anyone actually know what this looks like?) is back in the cupboard, and all is well in Rugbyland.Next assignment. Eeeeek - the World Cup.Okay, so we're skipping a few things here, like another...
  • Roosters not choking: Carney, Ryles Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:55AMSydney Roosters enforcer Jason Ryles believes they can get their NRL premiership campaign back on track against Manly this Sunday.
  • Speed humps to be installed this week on Welland Road in Brookline Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:04PMPublic works crews will install set of speed humps near the high school on Welland Road this week, as part of a long-sought effort by residents to slow down speeding drivers in the neighborhood.
  • Mind games: professor says Dragons are still the ones to beat Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:14PMSt Merge Choke-a-warra Dragqueens are lucky to stay in the 8 if they keep going at this rate. To me it seems like August 2009 is the same as August 2010. The choke season has just begun.
  • Old ritual a new threat for Dragons Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:00AMTHEY were struck down by a near decade-long hoodoo against the Raiders. Now the Dragons are facing another mental mountain.
  • Buzz's top 10 NRL chokers Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:00AMLUKE Burt is hardly the first rugby league player to crack under pressure. Phil Rothfield names his top 10. Join Buzz's blog
  • Kicking us won't kill our spirit Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:01AMSIT down, shut up and listen. The Dragons are Proud, Inspired and True.
  • The Adjudicator verdict: NRL R24 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:36PMThere was plenty of sentiment and passion flying around this week but The Adjudicator has stuck to his guns and stayed true to his devoted following.
  • Efforts to slow traffic moving too slow for some Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:10PMDOWNEY — Council members David Gafin and Mario Guerra didn’t exactly take a calm view of things when the status of the city’s traffic calming program was presented to the council last week.
  • Jewellery week a big platform for us: Designers Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:25AMThe designers had only four months to prepare their collections but they put their best foot forward, says Sanjay Kothari of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), which hosted the five-day event that concluded Thursday.
  • Jewellery week a big platform for us: Designers Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:00AMA wider reach, a face to their designs and of course good business - the inaugural edition of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) provided all this and much more to jewellery designers, who have given the event a resounding thumbs up and say it helped them in widening their horizons.
  • Images: Gems, jewels and a diamond-studded shoe Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:02AMHere's what was on offer on Day 3 of the India International Jewellery Week, underway in Mumbai from August 15-19.
  • Winning is the only way to pass pressure test Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:19PMWayne Bennett won't mind all the hysteria over the monumental mistake Bill Harrigan made in the video referee's box on Monday night. It means there hasn't been nearly as much publicity as there might have been about how well his St George Illawarra team played to beat Manly.
  • Annual Native American gathering set for this weekend at county ag park Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:45AMThe days of completely living off the land may be few and far between for Native Americans, but their heritage remains true. That is why Honor the Buffalo Native American Gathering is held each yea...
  • The Adjudicator: NRL R24 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:56AMThe Adjudicator is making a list and checking it twice, he's going to find out who's naughty and nice. Roosters, Broncos, Rabbitohs and Panthers - no presents for you.
  • Barns to baubles: A career arc for the 21st century Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:53PMDean Davidson with his jewellery collection. Davidson was working in agriculture in Saskatchewan in 2002 when a trip to South Africa and a chance purchase changed his career direction.
  • Dress codes and student behavior rules parents should know about Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:02PMThe first day of school will commence next Monday and many of the children attending Pine Island Elementary will be newly enrolled.
  • Area golf roundup: Aug. 17, 2010 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:53AMWESTPORT — The Sixth-Annual Mark Rabin Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Wednesday at Westport Country Club. The 35-foot Sledgehammer Putting Contest begins at 10:45 a.m., and the tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start.
  • Where do the Lakers rank among the 30 NBA frontcourts? Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:35PMApparently NBA Power Rankings are all the craze. After reading an article that "power-ranked" all 30 NBA backcourts, I felt inclined to put together an article that followed that train of thought and ranked each team's frontcourt.
  • The Top Ten Potential BCS National Championship Match-Ups Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:10PMIt's almost that time of year boys and girls. As the college football season approaches fans are already thinking ahead, trying to predict how the season will unfold. Will Alabama repeat as national champions? Can Florida maintain its level of success without Tebow? Can Boise State or TCU make it to the championship game? Will Ohio State go undefeated? What new team is going to emerge from the ...
  • Bollywood cheers for Farah Khan at jewellery week Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:48AMBy Shilpa Raina, Mumbai, Aug 16 : It was designer Farah Khan's first India-inspired collection and a large number of Bollywood celebrities cheered for her at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW).
  • Bollywood cheers for Farah Khan at jewellery week Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:45AMIt was designer Farah Khan's first India-inspired collection and a large number of Bollywood celebrities cheered for her at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW).
  • Police Warn Parents About Dangers of Teen "Choking Game" Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 7:33AMThe dangerous thrill seeking game often ends in fatality. Games - Video Games - Roleplaying - Free Systems - Action
  • Power Ranking All 30 NBA Frontcourts: Are the Champion Lakers on Top? Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:09PMApparently NBA Power Rankings are all the craze.  After reading an article which "Power Ranked" all 30 NBA Backcourts, I felt inclined to put together an article that followed that train of thought and ranked each team's frontcourt.  It seems that the NBA is a guards game today, as players like Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose, Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, Steve Nash and Deron Williams are ...
  • The Adjudicator verdict: NRL R23 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:15AMThe Adjudicator is ready to play Death by eliminating two more teams from the NRL premiership finals race - although a certain red-and-white creature will be spared in round 23.
  • Two Romanians plead guilty to pick-pocketing jewellery Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:11AMTwo Romanian women were this morning jailed for seven months suspended for two years after pleading guilty to jewellery theft. Claudia Alexandru, 19 and Miclescu Lacramioara, 30, were accused of pick-pocketing up to €2,300 worth of jewellery in rings, bracelets and chokers.
  • NBA Power Rankings 2010 of Anti Kobe Bryants: 10 Biggest Choke Artists Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:36PMThe NBA has played host to some of the most clutch human beings alive. Larry Bird. Jerry West. Kobe Bryant. These are the type of guys anyone would drop tons of money in Vegas because it’s a lock they will come through. And then, there are guys like Chris Webber. Professional choke artists. Webber was the antithesis of a choke artist. His no-timeout fiasco in college is known by all sports fans ...
  • American League Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:43AMWe've spent so much time focusing on the Mets' second straight collapse that it's been pretty easy to overlook what's going on in Chicago and Minnesota as well. Does anyone want to win the AL Central?