McCain Picks a VP

John McCain, the presumptive GOP nominee for President has officially announced his choice for his running mate.  Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will join McCain on the November Presidential ticket."The 44-year-old Palin brings working class roots and appeal to female...

Brett Favre Traded to NY Jets

This is a breaking story as reported on ESPN.  It has just been announced that Brett Favre has been traded to the N.Y. Jets, ending the saga that has consumed the NFL headlines over the past several...

Lennon: Just Imagine for a Second

Here we are 27 years, 7 months, and 28 days after a moment that changed lives, and we still are feeling the impact.  John Lennon was gunned down in a senseless act of cold blood outside of his apartment...

Griffey Jr. No Longer Seeing Red, Traded to White Sox

The rumor was flying around as of late yeesterday, but now it is official as Griffey has agreed to be traded to the White Sox."Ken Griffey Jr. approved a trade from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox on...

One Day as a Lion: De La Rocha Returns 7/22

On July 22, 2008, the self-titled first album by newly formed group "One Day as a Lion" will drop.  The group is a partnership between Zack de la Rocha (formerly of Rage Against the Machine) and Jon Theodore...

NFL Trades End the Drama for Shockey, Taylor

If you were asked to name one drama that has been unfolding this NFL off season, you'd probably mention Brett Favre trying to return to the NFL.  If asked to name a second, it's a safe bet you'd say Jason...

Review: "Heima" enchants the senses

Heima is a musical documentary featuring the music of Sigur Rós, an enchanting group from Iceland whose sounds are loaded with beautiful Icelandic vocals and pure crystalline melodies. One can't help but...

Kung Fu Panda has Chinese Artist Seeing Green

There are always differing opinions and infuriating facts in film that drive some of us wild.  Whether it is an action hero surviving an utterly ridiculous disaster or plain old disregard for historical...

No mo' Nomo

"Hideo Nomo, who pitched a pair of no-hitters and led a rush of Japanese players to the major leagues, is finished.Nomo announced his retirement Thursday, agent Don Nomura said. Once known for a deceptive...

Blanton Traded to The Phillies

"The A’s shipped Joe Blanton to the Philadelphia Phillies for three minor leaguers Thursday, a trade that was not as surprising as the one Beane made nine days earlier. That was when he traded Rich Harden to the...

Yankees Sign Sexson, Get Older, Not Better

"NEW YORK — First baseman Richie Sexson and the New York Yankees reached a deal Thursday, a week after the Seattle Mariners cut the slumping slugger. A person familiar with the contract said Sexson would be...
 

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