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Friday's area, state football scores Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:40PMScores from Friday night's game
The Friday Night Blitz Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:38PMGet the latest high school scores and highlights here.
Eagles cut ex-CFL star Mallett Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:38PMThe Philadelphia Eagles on Friday released last year's Canadian Football League rookie of the year, Martell Mallett.
NFL: Steelers' Leftwich, Browns' Hardesty injured in preseason finales Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:36PMFirst, no Ben Roethlisberger. Now, maybe no Byron Leftwich for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dennis Dixon, you're up next.
Statewide High School Football Scores - September 3 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:34PMHere's a look at Week 1 scores from across the great state of Texas
Dumervil Confirms His Season Is Over Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:33PMElvis Dumervil's season is officially sacked.
Previewing Saturday's Top 25 games Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:22PMPreviewing Saturday's Top 25 games
Roundup: Auburn wins aerial duel with New Berlin Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:22PMAUBURN — Jacob Angelo’s 1-yard touchdown run with 4 minutes 20 seconds left gave the Auburn High School Trojans a 36-29 victory over the New Berlin Pretzels in a Sangamo Conference game Friday night.
Week 2 Area roundup: Auburn squeaks out win over New Berlin Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:21PMA roundup of other Friday night high school action.
Football team set to take on Appalachian State Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:21PMThe UTC football team will play Appalachian State at 3p.m. Saturday in the season opener at Finley Stadium. "Any teams that play them have to play well," Head Coach Russ Huseman said. Team speed on defense is a key to winning for the Mocs. The mocs have moved around some players on the defensive side of the ball to add more speed and to force more turnovers.
Separated shoulder may shelve Hayes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:14PMSeparated shoulder may shelve Hayes
Hanley hopes to finish on a hot streak Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:13PMHanley hopes to finish on a hot streak
Nolasco likely finished for season Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:13PMNolasco likely finished for season
Rick Scott's No. 2 expected to be Rep. Jennifer Carroll Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:12PMBy Steve Bousquet, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Wednesday, September 1, 2010 TALLAHASSEE — Rick Scott's running mate on the Republican ticket for governor is expected to be state Rep. Jennifer Carroll, a U.S. Navy veteran and mother of three who if elected would be Florida's first African-American lieutenant governor. Scott will unveil his pick today in a campaign fly-around beginning in ...
Matt Leinart Is Being Shopped Around by the Cardinals Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:11PMArizona is trying to gauge the interest in a trade for Matt Leinart, who has repeatedly failed to seize the starting quarterback’s job.
McGuire moving into different role this year for ULL Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:05PMBY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News jason@gulfbreezenews.com Brad McGuire (GBHS Class of 2007) went 7-for-13 passing for 59 yards and a touchdown in an intrasquad scrimmage for Louisiana Lafayette on August 21. read more
SEC STANDINGS Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:04PMEast Division Div. read more
If Jennifer Carroll joins Rick Scott ticket, who will take her place in legislature? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:00PMIf Rick Scott chooses state Rep. Jennifer Carroll as his running mate, local GOP leaders will choose who replaces her on the November ballot, according to the News Service of Florida . Because Carroll was unopposed in the general election, that choice will automatically win election. Republicans close to the situation were unwilling to publicly speculate on a replacement until an official ...
Police Reports Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:47PMAmbler Vandalism … Several businesses, residences and municipal properties in the borough have been sprayed with graffiti in recent weeks, police said. Police are asking anyone who has information regarding these acts of vandalism to contract the Ambler Police Department at 215-646-1000. All calls are confidential.
Heart condition sidelines Mississippi DE Lockett Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:34AMOXFORD — Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt says starting defensive end Kentrell Lockett is not practicing because of a recurring heart condition. Lockett is undergoing tests to diagnose the problem.
Fla. justices nix health care amendment Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:30AM(AP:TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) A measure intended to let voters voice opposition to the U.S. health care overhaul was kicked off Florida's Nov. 2 ballot Thursday by the state Supreme Court, along with two other proposed state constitutional amendments.
Local news briefs Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:29AMPublished: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 2:19 a.m. LAKE WALES - The Heartland Chapter of the Florida Trail Association has canceled an event scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Willingham Trail in Avon Park in Highlands County.
Gregory L. Harvison Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:23AMGregory L. Harvison, 55, of Eustis, passed peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 with his family and his Pastor by his side. He was ...
Plane Remains On I-10, Day after Emergency Landing Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:18AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The plane involved in the rush-hour emergency landing Tuesday is still on the side of Interstate 10.
FIS to Present at Investor Conference Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:18AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIS™ will present at the 2010 Citi Technology Conference in New York on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
Mustangs play well, open with PA Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:14AMCentral Arkansas Christian will play in the second game of the 2010 high school football season Monday in the Arkansas High School Football Kickoff Classic, at War Memorial Stadium.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. to Present at 2010 KBW Insurance Conference Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:08AMFidelity National Financial, Inc. , a leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services, specialty insurance and information services, today announced that it will be presenting at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 2010 Insurance Conference at 10:40 a.m.
After Hours: Winn-Dixie, Donaldson to high-light after hours Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:10PMShares of filter maker Donaldson Co. and supermarket operator Winn-Dixie Stores, along with a handful of tech stocks, may be active in Monday’s late trading session.
WJXT To Air MGM's Free Movie Channel Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:01PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- THIS TV, a free, broadcast movie network from MGM Studios and Weigel Broadcasting, is coming to Jacksonville.
Radnor graduates bringing pro lacrosse to home field Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:00PMFor four years Max and Xander Ritz played lacrosse for Radnor High School. Now the Ritz brothers are involved in another venture here – professional lacrosse.
Year Two of the Huesman Era Kicks Off Saturday Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:59AMThe University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is set to begin its 103rd season of college football on Saturday, Sept. 4, when No. 3 Appalachian State visits the Scenic City. A huge crowd is expected at Finley Stadium for the 3:00 p.m. kickoff.
Ramadan road trip: Moving melting pot finds peace, love and animosity Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:57AMAs the blue Chevy Cobalt crept toward the edge of the property in Chula, Georgia, a palpable nervousness wafted through the cramped car.
Weinstein says he will not be Scott's running mate Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:45AMRep. Mike Weinstein said he is not interested in becoming Scott's running mate. The Jacksonville Republican was one of the few Republicans who backed Scott in his primary race against Bill McCollum. "I can do more to help what he wants to do in the legislature," he said. "It should not be a payback. There should be a broader concern." Earlier today, the News Service Florida reported that ...
Man struck, killed after falling off motorcycle Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:42AMA 27-year-old man was killed Friday evening after attempting to stop his motorcycle for traffic on N.C. 24 and then being hit by an oncoming car.
Courthouse comes to cemetery Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:42AMCOLOMA - Karol Stanisz started out searching for a cemetery monument for her father, Edward McKie.
Woman Arrested for Stabbing Man During Fight Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:39AMORANGE PARK, Fla. -- An evening at a local pool hall landed one person in the hospital and another in jail.
2011 Mississippi Braves Season Schedule Set Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:27AMPearl, MS -- The Mississippi Braves are proud to announce the 2011 Mississippi Braves season schedule.
News by location Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:37AMGet local and national news updates via E-mail. CLINTON - A Jacksonville man was killed Friday when he was thrown from his motorcycle on N.C. 24 and hit by a vehicle, the Highway Patrol said.
Ex-Jacksonville teacher rebuilds Haitian school Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:31AMWhen two men barged into Sherrie Fausey's school a few months after the quake and demanded all the food in the pantry, she...
100s Rescued, 1 Killed In Rough Surf Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:31AMMost people who ventured to the beach on Sunday watched the rough surf, but didn't get in it. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- The surf was up, but area beaches were nearly deserted on the final Sunday of August.
Local Sports Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:30AMFOR all intents and purposes, training camp ended for the Browns last week. There will be low-key practices today and Tuesday in preparation for what amounts to a basically useless final preseason game Thursday at home against the Chicago Bears.
Company prepares, delivers healthy school meals Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:29AMChildren often don't even know they're eating well with dishes from Wholesome Tummies, which now has franchises in the Tampa Bay area.
Plantation to get new owner Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:28AMAmelia Island Plantation is expected to become part of the Omni Hotel group after it emerged from bankruptcy on Thursday. TRT Holding Co. was high bidder for the resort at a court-sponsored auction Monday, bidding $67.1 million to best two other bidders.
A-Team's 50s top Sapelo, St. Simons kingfish tourneys Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:25AMJacksonville's "A-Team" took back-to-back Southern Kingfish Association wins in Georgia recently after weighing in 50-pound kingfish in both. Alden Thorton heads up Jacksonville's "A-Team" with team members wife Alison, Brad Butler, David Butler, Conrad Lau and Carl Carder.
RTC: More on umpire positioning Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:24AMReading the coverage… Terrance Knighton and Glover Quin make Pete Prisco’s list of breakout players . Lot of good camp review here. Houston Texans The Texans cut Fred Bennett and Gary Kubiak indicated Wade Smith is close to winning the left guard spot, says John McClain. It’s no surprise that McClain says Owen Daniels won’t play in the preseason finale. Ben Tate vows to rebound and make fans ...
Bridge caves, county steps in to help family Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:23AMCOUNTY -- Sometimes all it takes is a small gesture or the extension of a helping hand to make someone’s life a little better.
NFL moves forward with plans for 18-game season Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:23PMATLANTA — NFL owners are eager to increase the regular season from 16 to 18 games.
Average value for NFL teams falls in tough economy Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:20PMNEW YORK (AP) — The average value for NFL teams has fallen for the first time since Forbes began keeping track in 1998. The magazine released its annual ranking of NFL team values Wednesday, and it found larger-market teams have weathered the rough economy far better than their smaller counterparts.
Marines sharply increase mental health care for troops, fight military's highest suicide rate Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:10PMThey have been in harm's way for years in two countries, in a branch of the military where toughness and self-reliance have been especially prized for generations. Now the Marines are struggling against an enemy that has entrenched itself over nearly a decade of war: mental illness.
New RVC Coaches 8/25/10 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:07PMRock Valley College introduced three new head coaches to the media Wednesday.