Archive for December, 2006

A ’70s connection

Saturday, December 30th, 2006

A ’70s connectionLos Angeles Times - It had been a regular sort of evening until the man in the bright yellow blazer showed up. The varsity football players from John Muir High in Pasadena had gathered for their annual season-ending banquet at a country club beside the Rose Bowl. Dinner
Football Offensive Player […]

Jay Clemons: Analysis of the NFL’s top two draft slots (Sports Illustrated)

Saturday, December 30th, 2006

Jay Clemons: Analysis of the NFL’s top two draft slots (Sports Illustrated) At approximately 4:15 on Sunday afternoon, either the Detroit Lions or Oakland Raiders will be On The Clock for next April’s NFL draft. One of these woeful 2-13 teams will have immediate negotiating rights to the draft’s top prospects. But before […]

Stroll downtown and pick up treasures of all kinds

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Stroll downtown and pick up treasures of all kindsTribune-Chronicle - Statues and busts of comic book, TV and film characters from stories such as The Simpsons and Star Wars line display cases, ranging in price from about $40 to $150. We sell a lot of these around Christmas time, Borden said. Although men in the […]

Angola: Football - Petro Do Huambo Gets New President 

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Angola: Football - Petro Do Huambo Gets New President The general assembly, associates and supporters of Petro Athletico of Huambo, Friday appointed Jose Sobrinho, for a four-year-term as president of the football club.
Our say: Navy’s football success not just a matter of pride Anyone who questions the economic benefits of a successful college football program should take […]

Milner remembered as a Marine, football star and a good neighbor (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Milner remembered as a Marine, football star and a good neighbor (Asheville Citizen-Times) ASHEVILLE — An All-American football lineman at Duke who played five seasons in the NFL, a Marine who served his country in World War II and the Korean Conflict, a high school coach who won a state title, a family man who […]

Army All-Americans a hit in N.Y. 

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Army All-Americans a hit in N.Y. NEW YORK — Who was that oversized Texas cowboy slinging black Nerf footballs in the middle of Times Square on Monday afternoon? And how exactly did he get here?
Crennel denies ESPN report on Frye BEREA Romeo Crennel on Friday angrily refuted reports Browns quarterback Charlie Frye has a broken bone in […]

Kirksville plans 150th birthday celebration 

Friday, December 29th, 2006

Kirksville plans 150th birthday celebration KIRKSVILLE - Kirksville is turning 150, and City officials will commemorate its day of incorporation Jan. 30 at the Kirksville Arts Association. Assistant City Manager Kris McKim said the event will be designed for people to drop in, have refreshments and view historical displays.
BOOKS AND MORE BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, Spring Hill […]

New York Giants May Become Worst Playoff Team in NFL History (Bloomberg.com)

Friday, December 29th, 2006

New York Giants May Become Worst Playoff Team in NFL History (Bloomberg.com) Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) — The New York Giants may become the worst playoff team in history of the National Football League this weekend. The Giants, who have won 7 games and lost 8, play the Washington Redskins (5-10) at FedEx Field in Landover, […]

New York Giants May Become Worst Playoff Team in NFL History (Bloomberg.com)

Friday, December 29th, 2006

New York Giants May Become Worst Playoff Team in NFL History (Bloomberg.com) Dec. 29 (Bloomberg) — The New York Giants may become the worst playoff team in history of the National Football League this weekend. The Giants, who have won 7 games and lost 8, play the Washington Redskins (5-10) at FedEx Field in Landover, […]

Stroll downtown and pick up treasures of all kinds 

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

Stroll downtown and pick up treasures of all kinds Its getting close to crunch time for holiday shopping and the stores in Tri-Valley downtowns have something to offer for everyone on your list.
A taste of success SHREWSBURY - Hebert Confections LLC is preparing to launch a new line of chocolates called “Fully Loaded,” but the name could […]