Miami Heat is getting hot under the collar BY GEORGE RICHARDS grichards@MiamiHerald.com TWITTER: @GeorgeRichards INDIANAPOLIS – Thank goodness for Mario Chalmers on Thursday night. Who knows how bad it would have been for the Miami Heat without him. As it wasBY GEORGE RICHARDS grichards@MiamiHerald.com... Read more
Blogtable: Heat Without Chris Bosh "We're not going to try to reinvent the wheel just because they're missing Chris Bosh." The Heat effectively took away the first option for the Pacers on set offensive plays in Game 1, and George and Danny Granger combined for just 15 field... Read more
Preakness: I'll Have Another, Bodemeister to duel again Tribune Newspapers BALTIMORE — Rick Dutrow knows there's a difference coming into the Preakness with a horse who has won the Kentucky Derby and one who didn't even make it to the starting gate at Churchill Downs. If anything, it might be a littleSaturday... Read more
Berkshire Hathaway buys Media General newspapers The equines are all located on one property and show signs ofMore >> NEW YORK (AP) - Billionaire Warren Buffett's company is making its largest foray into newspapers yet, agreeing to buy 63 papers from Media General Inc. Richmond, Va.Richmond Times-Dispatch... Read more
Rays give Will Rhymes day off Tampa Bay Rays infielder Will Rhymes passed out Wednesday night minutes after being hit in the forearm by a pitch. Rhymes is all right, though, and has only a wicked bruise.Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Will Rhymes is not in the lineup and has been given the day... Read more
New Book Casts Doubt on Obama's Christian Identity President Barack Obama's real father is not Barack Obama Sr. (bottom right), but the late communist journalist Frank Marshall Davis (upper right), according to a wild new film. (Image source: obamasrealfather.com)narrative that Obama's grandfather wasn'ta... Read more
Mary Kennedy's Death Attributed to Hanging By Bloomberg News and AP Bedford, NY — Mary Richardson Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., died of asphyxiation due to hanging, the Westchester County medical examiner in upstate New York said Thursday. The body of the 52-year-oldRobert F. Kennedy... Read more
Rays give Will Rhymes day off Tampa Bay Rays infielder Will Rhymes talks about passing out after being hit by a pitch on the forearm. (YouTube / Tampa Bay Times) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Rays second baseman Will Rhymes said he felt "extremely lucky" to only be listed day-to-dayTampa... Read more
Early notice of flesh-eating bacteria may have saved mom The Georgia grad student suffering from a life-threatening flesh-eating bacteria that she contracted after gashing her leg in a river is suffering from an extremely rare form of the infection. Aimee Copeland has a rare condition, called necrotizingBy the CNN Wire... Read more
Facebook's IPO price: $38 per share Filmmakers have increasingly taken note of the affordable marketing potential of the social network.By Jessica Toonkel and Jennifer Hoyt Cummings NEW YORK May 17 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, one of the three lead underwriters on the Facebook Inc IPO,... Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Wife Struggled With Depression By Alexis Tereszcuk - Radar Entertainment Editor and David Perel - Executive Vice President/Managing Editor Radar Police were called to the home of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in New York after his wife Mary Kennedy wasRobert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday that his... Read more
Preakness appears to be a two-horse race A little music, some fried chicken and a glass full of the famous Black-eyed Susan drink. It's an odd combination that means the Alibi Breakfast at the Preakness is in full swing.Track handicapper Frank Carulli's comments: VARSITY zipped to two wins and... Read more
Facebook's IPO price: $38 per share By Jessica Toonkel and Jennifer Hoyt Cummings NEW YORK May 17 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, one of the three lead underwriters on the Facebook Inc IPO, has increased the number of Facebook shares it will allow advisers to allocate to eachThis infographic... Read more
Mary Kennedy's Death Attributed to Hanging PETER KRAMER/AP Vehicles move along the driveway of Mary Richardson Kennedy's home in Bedford, NY, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. According to her attorney, Kennedy, estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was found dead on the property in the earlyMary Kennedy,... Read more
Nick Stahl search sends LAPD officers to skid row area ATLANTA, Ga., (May 17, 2012) — Back by popular demand at Gwinnett's Wild Bill's, 2075 Market Street, is the Summer Rock Series, and Skid Row, the first "hard rock/heavy metal" band to debut at #1 on the Billboard album charts, kicks-off the Series... Read more
Early notice of flesh-eating bacteria may have saved mom Although it's rare, two cases of flesh-eating bacteria have been in the news lately. Called necrotizing fasciitis, flesh-eating bacteria can enter an open wound (regardless of its size) and begin to destroy skin, fat and other tissueBut bacteria that entered... Read more
Tia Mowry Leaving BET's The Game Tia Mowry and her character Melanie Davis will not return to 'The Game' making season 5 her final season. Instead Mowry will focus on a plethora of other projects including her new book "Oh Baby!", another season of "Tia & Tamera" with her... Read more
Early notice of flesh-eating bacteria may have saved mom Doctors in Georgia may be able to save more of flesh-eating bacteria patient Aimee Copeland's limbs than originally thought, her father said in a blog post Saturday. Copeland, 24, of Snellville, Ga., remained in criticalAnother woman has contracted an infection... Read more
Facebook IPO: The art of pricing the right pop Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., is marked by a Hacker Way street sign. Employees and investors, expecting a big payday, are spending heavily ahead of the company's IPO. (Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images / May 15, 2012) By Jessica Guynn,Facebook's... Read more
Lakers game goes to Oklahoma City Thunder -- again Even down late, the Oklahoma City Thunder are showing that they are never out. Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Thunder scored the finalEven down late, the Oklahoma City Thunder... Read more
Memorial Day travel expected to rise as gas prices fall The Hastings community will honor those men and women who served the country but did not return when the annual Memorial Day observances are held Monday, May 27. The Hastings community will honor those men and women who served the country but did notThe Westborough... Read more
Flesh-eating condition caused by common bacteria An infamous political rant starring state Sen. Jake Knotts that drew a strong rebuke from Gov. Nikki Haley, the state Republican Party, and the Lexington County Republican Party has leaked to the Internet.More >> An infamous political rant starringHere in... Read more
Nicki Minaj debuts 'Right By My Side' video Music video by Nicki Minaj performing Right By My Side (Explicit). © 2012 Cash Money Records/Young Money Nicki Minaj - Right By My Side (Explicit) ft. Chris Brown. NickiMinajAtVEVO. Subscribe Subscribed UnsubscribeHer debut album, 2008's From a Planet Called... Read more
Nick Stahl Latest Victim of 'Terminator' Curse? "Terminator 3" actor Nick Stahl, who was reported missing by his estranged wife earlier this week, appears to be the latest star of the franchise to run into trouble, leaving some to wonder about a "Terminator curse." After all, Stahl, 32,The... Read more
Tyra Banks: Lost modeling jobs for being 'too curvy' Tyra Banks is taking a stand against the pressures of the modeling industry. In a column for The Daily Beast titled, 'Tyra Banks's Open Letter to Models:Tyra Banks, in reaction to Vogue Magazine's ban on models with eating disorders, said that if... Read more
Kings Remain Calm, Continuing Road Run (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings knew the Coyotes would come at them with everything they had. Even when that meant some questionable hits as the frustration grew, the Kings never let it bother them. Withstanding an early push and a series of lateKings Chess Tournament... Read more
Nick Stahl Missing: 'Terminator 3' Actor Disappeared... Nick Stahl has been reported missing and his wife of 3 years believes the disappearance could have something to do with drugs.LOS ANGELES, May 16 (UPI) -- Nick Stahl's wife Rose has reported the actor missing, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. Stahl,... Read more
Kevin Durant helps make this game a steal Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western ConferenceWith that being... Read more
Kings Remain Calm, Continuing Road Run The Los Angeles Kings' official Twitter feed has used humor to connect with fans, totally bucking hockey tradition.(AP) — The Los Angeles Kings knew the Coyotes would come at them with everything they had. Even when that meant some questionable hits as the... Read more
Kings Remain Calm, Continuing Road Run GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0The Los Angeles Kings' official Twitter feed... Read more
Why Billy Bob Thornton Is Afraid of Antiques If Billy Bob Thornton's new memoir, "The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts" (William Morrow), reads as if he's sitting in a roomful of friends telling stories, that's because it was written that way. The actor and musician ran a microphone... Read more
Kings Remain Calm, Continuing Road Run (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings knew the Coyotes would come at them with everything they had. Even when that meant some questionable hits as the frustration grew, the Kings never let it bother them. Withstanding an early push and a series of lateShane Doan, Martin... Read more
Manny Pacquiao pans anti-gay claims AP LOS ANGELES -- Manny Pacquiao says he loves and supports gays and lesbians, even though he does not approve of gay marriage. The world champion boxer and Filipino congressman has been criticized ever since he was quoted in an interview on theDespite the Grove... Read more
Mary Kennedy had battled drug and alcohol problems The family of Mary Kennedy have paid tribute to her "kindness, love, gentle soul and generous spirit" after she was found dead at her home in Bedford, New York, on Wednesday. Mary Richardson Kennedy, 52, the estranged wife of Robert F Kennedy Jr,Robert... Read more
Rock the Bells 2012 taps Missy Elliott, A$AP Rocky, J. Cole,... by Andres Vasquez For 2012, Rock the Bells puts a spotlight on new talent in Hip Hop and honors respected veterans. This year's bill includes 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Salt-N-Pepa, Murs & Fashawn and more.Rosie Perez, Tracie Thoms... Read more
'NCIS' season 9 finale: Boss talks cliffhanger and... NCIS spokesman Ed Buice in Quantico, Va., said Tuesday the property was sold at garage sales, out of the back of cars and other places. Lejeune spokesman Nat Fahy said the 66 NCIS investigations involve 47 active-duty Marines and sailors, along with 21NCIS wrapped... Read more
Mary Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., dies NEW YORK (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife, Mary Kennedy, who had fought drug and alcohol problems, was found dead in her home Wednesday. Attorney Kerry Lawrence, who had represented her in a drunken-driving case, said he didn't know theMary... Read more
