Archive for March 2014
Ringo Starr taps Joe Walsh and Steve Lukather for new album
Those wondering why the recent televised Beatles tribute featured the likes of Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh and Toto mainstay Steve Lukather so prominently may now have their answer: they’re both a part of the new solo album which Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is in the process of recording. A recent group “selfie” posted from the…
Read MoreHeat-Pacers delivers physical, short-handed playoff preview
The Miami Heat narrowly lost to the Indiana Pacers last night in what felt like the first real playoff preview of the 2013-2014 NBA season, not simply because the two teams are likely to meet in the Eastern Conference finals, but because they both played with all the intensity that the last few playoff series…
Read MoreFacebook acquires company led by Marc Andreessen and John Carmack
Facebook has acquired virtual reality company Oculus Rift, but what it acquired for its two billion dollars may be less important than whom it acquired. Buzz is quickly building across the tech industry as to just what Mark Zuckerberg and company might have in store for the technology, as VT gaming appears to have little…
Read MoreNew York Mets apologize for Dice-KKK remark
Daisuke “Dice-K” Matsuzaka began his game perfectly yesterday, but the New York Mets turned it into an error. After the starting pitcher struck out the first three batters he faced, the team attempted to combine the “K” abbreviation for strikeout with his nickname by labeling him “Dice-KKK” on Twitter - thereby making an unwitting reference…
Read MoreMark Sanchez eyes Eagles in hopes of Vick-like career resurrection
The Philadelphia Eagles are eyeing Mark Sanchez, a former top pick who washed out with the New York Jets and was released last week. Some were expecting Sanchez to seek out a weaker team where he would have an immediate chance to win the job as starter, but instead he’s set to land with a…
Read MoreRichie Incognito to Jonathan Martin: “Call me”
If the NFL bullying saga between Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin was supposed to end when the latter was traded to the San Francisco 49ers, someone forgot to tell the former. Late last night Incognito used his Twitter account in a public attempt at reaching out to Martin in the name of burying the hatchet.…
Read MoreMiami Heat ekes past old friend Mike Miller and Memphis Grizzlies
The Miami Heat came from behind to eke out a victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies despite the fact that its “Big Three” turned in a collectively subpar performance, and the fact that one of its key role players from its consecutive championship runs was playing for the opposite team. Miami began the evening by…
Read MoreMichael Beasley, Greg Oden rebuild reputations by starting games for Miami Heat this week
Michael Beasley and Greg Oden have started the Miami Heat’s last two games, respectively, giving a night off each to team leaders LeBron James and Dwayne Wade. Beasley started tonight against the Boston Celtics, while Oden started Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Neither starred in his respective game, but both held their own as…
Read MoreMitt Romney’s criticism of Bill Clinton hints at his future political intentions
Mitt Romney broke one of the unwritten rules of Washington today by attacking the foreign policies of the sitting President who defeated him, and the manner in which he did so suggests that he’s about to break another. Romney made a point blaming Barack Obama for the current situation in Crimea, suggesting that his policies…
Read MoreJim Irsay arrest is latest chapter in enigmatic Colts owner’s unusual tenure
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was arrested last night for allegedly driving while intoxicated and for alleged improper possession of prescription drugs, a fact confirmed this morning by the team itself and acknowledged indirectly by Irsay himself via social media this afternoon. Irsay previously had a DUI arrest more than a decade ago, but had…
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