Gemmell Enjoying The ‘High Life’Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:53PMLeading New Zealand triathlete Kris Gemmell is enjoying the ‘high life’ of the Snow Farm, high above Wanaka as he and other leading triathletes complete an altitude camp on the eve of the Contact National Triathlon Championships in Wellington this weekend.
Victim Support volunteers to hit the streetsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:53PMLocal Victim Support volunteers will be hitting the streets on Friday 12th March during their ‘Show YOU Care’ annual appeal. Collectors have been recruited from local business and community groups according to local event co-ordinator Ke’ala ...
New health website to allow clinicians to networkMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:43PMThe Ministry of Health is developing a new website which will allow doctors, nurses and other specialists in the health sector to come together online to share information and discuss specific topics.
Wellington Writer’s Room: A Spirit of IndependenceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:38PMLaunching the 2010 Wellington Discussion Series , Script to Screen is proud to present a conversation with two of our most significant film-makers Geoff Murphy and Gaylene Preston about identity, original thought and a spirit of independence.
85% of parents without basic plan for familyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:14PMResearch commissioned by Public Trust has found that just 15% of New Zealand parents with children under 18 years of age have a Will, enduring powers of attorney and life insurance in place.*
UNESCO figure behind NZ’s world heritage hopesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:54PMIf a group in Brasilia vote for world heritage starlight reserves in July, former Cabinet minister Margaret Austin will have played a key part in fighting to get world night sky reserves established.
Auctioning Off Big Hugs For EndometriosisMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:44PMHigh prole members of the TVNZ team are auctioning hugs as part of March Endometriosis Awareness Month, supporting Endometriosis New Zealand and all Kiwi sufferers of the silent epidemic.
Kiwis Get Into The Action For Kids' choice AwardsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:38PMNZ celeb Kimberley Crossman (of Shortland Street fame) is heading to the U.S. Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, to host Nickelodeon New Zealand’s Orange Carpet pre-show.
Show-stopping 15th Ellerslie Flower ShowMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:38PMThe gates open tomorrow (10 March) for the 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show which promises to be a real show-stopper with almost 100 horticultural exhibits, including more than 30 display gardens.
Wellington Phoenix down Newcastle Jets 3-1Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:27PMPhoenix fans in yellow. The crowd attendance of 32,792 is announced on the big screen. Players walk out onto the field.
SOLOMON: I was thinkingSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:09PMDave Solomon, Register Sports Columnist I was thinking: UConn-Fairfield at Harbor Yard in the NIT? We don’t mean to sell the Fairfield men’s basketball team’s still real NCAA hopes short, but should the Stags wind up in the NIT, I can’t see UConn agreeing to play Fairfield in Bridgeport.
Megliola: Taking stock in our squadsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:37PMMaybe you don't think they're title-bound, particularly. You have doubts, with some substantiating evidence. The Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox won't win a championship this year, and neither will the Patriots next season. The first decade of the new millennium was rich in stardust, full of confetti and glorified with duck boat parades. Six championships. Our cup runneth over (except Stanley's).The ...
PFT: Hundreds show for Tebow $160 autograph signingSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:26PMWhen we first heard that Tim Tebow would be charging $160 to sign his autograph, we weren't sure who would be willing to pay such a hefty price.
Cromartie eager for fresh start with JetsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:08PMAntonio Cromartie hung up the phone and got excited. After speaking to Rex Ryan and some of his new Jets teammates, the cornerback was leaving San Diego, putting all his issues behind him and getting a fresh start.
Ravens acquire receiver Boldin from CardinalsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:03AMBaltimore couldn't pass up the opportunity to add a talented pass catcher to its roster: three-time Pro Bowl standout Anquan Boldin. Baltimore obtained Boldin from the Arizona Cardinals yesterday for a third- and fourth-round pick in the 2010 draft. Baltimore also got a fifth-round pick from Arizona.
NFL Free Agency Capsules: Bears sign Peppers; Rolle becomes richest safetySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:11AMEDITOR'S NOTE: For more NFL news , including trades and reaction, go to the NFL Capsules. NEW YORK — Julius Peppers found a new home and a big payday as the NFL's free agency period opened with a few teams doling out some serious dough.
Boxing: Deal reached for Yankee Stadium fightThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:32PMNEW YORK — Boxing is making its long-awaited return to Yankee Stadium, where icons like Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis once plied their trade.
Deal reached for Yankee Stadium fightThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:25PMNEW YORK -- Boxing is back at Yankee Stadium.WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman will defend his title against former welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on June 5 at the opulent ballpark in...
APNewsBreak: Deal reached for Yankee Stadium fightThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:03PMBoxing is making its long-awaited return to Yankee Stadium, where icons like Muhammad Ali and Joe Louis once plied their trade. WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman will defend his title against former welterweight champion Miguel Cotto on June 5 at the year-old ballpark in the Bronx, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told The Associated Press late Thursday night.
Halladay Hopes to See Yankees Again, in OctoberThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:47PMTwo aces, Philadelphia’s Roy Halladay and the Yankees’ C. C. Sabathia, provided a hint of what fans might see in this year’s World Series.
DJ Flex rocks San Pedro’s stage!Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:29PMSpectators lined the street in front of San Pedro Jets Express in anticipation of the arrival of DJ Flex to the island. On Saturday, he was expected to headline a concert at the Old Football Field and the crowd got their first glimpse of the star at about 3:00 p.m. when he arrived.
News briefs: Bengals release Coles after one seasonThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:02PMThursday's NFL news briefs: Receiver Laveranues Coles is a free agent again after one disappointing season with the Cincinnati Bengals, who had hoped to make him a pillar of their passing game.
St. John’s Prep Eagles survive close calls to reach the Garden FridayThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:33PMAfter defeating Waltham, 70-55 in the first round of the Division 1 North state tournament, the St. John’s Prep Eagles took on East Boston, the sixth seed. East Boston came into the game with a regular season record of 16-4.
PFT: Jets cutting running back Jones todayMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:41PMDave Hutchinson of the Newark Star-Ledger reports that the Jets are cutting Jones today. And so will end Jones' three-year tenure with the team. He rushed for 1,119 yards in 2007, 1,312 yards in 2008, and a career-high 1,402 yards in 2009.
Get yellow, sellout Phoenix crowd toldMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:30PMA sellout crowd of more than 34,000 will cram into Westpac Stadium for another taste of finals football.
Most Sex Offenders in Compliance in Lawrence County, OhioMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:58AMAccording to the U.S. Marshals Office only ten of the 105 registered sex offenders in Lawrence County, Ohio were found to be out of compliance.
Rebuilt "Rock Crusher Curve" Dedicated MondayMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:58AMThe $12 million road project runs nearly a mile and half along U.S. 60 between Olive Hill and Interstate 64.
Toddler Killed in Mobile Home FireMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:58AMThe Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office says the fire happened in the 400-block of Tram Road in Stout around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
Hiram Moore Sentenced to PrisonMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:58AMA former Marshall University football player convicted of drug charges, but given a second chance, is now headed to prison.
Panthers sweep intoJr. C finalsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:06AMPORT HOPE -- In their first season since returning to town, the Port Hope Panthers will play for the Empire junior C hockey league championship.[...]
Kiszla: Canada's one goal: "Rematch"Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:09AMCanada is a beautiful country with a hockey problem. And the problem is us. What would happen if the Americans stole an Olympic gold medal, broke 34 million hearts and beat Canada at its own sport in its own backyard?
Compiled By PAUL MONTELLAFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:02PMFeb. 28 1940 -- College basketball is televised for the first time. Station W2XBS broadcasts a basketball doubleheader from New York's Madison Square Garden. Pittsburgh plays Fordham and New York University takes on Georgetown. 1957 -- Johnny Longden becomes the first jockey in history to reach 5,000 victories. Longden, who started his career in 1927, coaxes Bente to a head victory over Flying ...
H.S. Hockey: Streaks make history — win first sectional title in 10 yearsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:37AMSCHENECTADY — The Saratoga ice hockey team has waited 10 long years to hear it, but after 45 minutes of heart-breaking action and hard skating it was official: “Will the Saratoga captains come forward to accept the Section II Division I championship plaque?”
OU's McCoy a better fit for RamsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:02AMWhile Ndamukong Suh has been tabbed the draft's top prospect, Gerald McCoy is more logical for St. Louis.
Bears unlikely to bring back JonesThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:21PMBrad Biggs: For the third consecutive season, the Bears will try to replace running back Thomas Jones. But don't look for the team to bring him back if he's released by the Jets.
Top time-killers: airports' unique attractionsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:24PMIf you're looking for something to distract yourself from all the worries and the waiting of flying, a few airports offer unique attractions.
W.Va. Official: Feds Investigating Patriot MineTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:23AMWest Virginia mine safety chief Ron Wooten says federal authorities are investigating allegations that safety examination records were falsified at a Patriot Coal underground mine.
Chargers release TomlinsonTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:42AMSAN DIEGO - The slashing, dazzling runs came less frequently. The yards didn't pile up as easily as in previous seasons.