Johnny Depp Sets Sail on Fourth ‘Pirates’ Movie

Captain Jack Sparrow will soon take to the seas again, and this time he is after the most sought-after treasure imaginable: the Fountain of Youth.

It was announced this week that the fourth installment of Disney’s highly successful “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise will begin filming in Hawaii this summer. Johnny Depp once again plays the flamboyant Captain Jack, and Geoffrey Rush reprises his role as his adversary, Barbossa. However, costars Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley are not expected to return.

The film’s story is loosely based on the 1987 pirate novel, “On Stranger Tides” by award-winning fantasy author Tim Powers. The book tells the story of a young man — coincidentally named “Jack” — who is captured by the pirate Blackbeard and forced to join in the search for the Fountain of Youth.

Ted Elliott, the co-writer of the first three “Pirates” movies, said that the story of the novel just happened to align with where they wanted to take the fourth film. He told Empire magazine, “We wanted to do a story about Blackbeard and the Fountain of Youth, and Tim Powers wrote a book about Blackbeard and the Fountain of Youth… it just turns out that to do that story you would need that book.”

Johnny Depp signed on to appear in the fourth movie in 2008, before there was a script. It was announced at the same time he would also be playing Tonto in a film version of “The Lone Ranger,” but that project has been delayed until after “Pirates” is finished.

Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom have both said they had no desire to return for a fourth movie. Knightley said in an interview, “It was a completely fantastic experience, and it was an amazingly large portion of my life, but I don’t think I need to go there again. I think that it’s done.” Also, the director of the original trilogy, Gore Verbinski, will not be coming back. He is being replaced by Rob Marshall, the director of “Chicago” and “Nine.”

“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” is scheduled to dock into movie theaters on May 20th, 2011. Johnny Depp will next be seen as the Mad Hatter in director Tim Burton’s new version “Alice in Wonderland” coming this March. To see why he says the role is “a dream come true,” watch the exclusive interview with him in the player below. (yahoo)

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Detroit Tigers Tickets

Detroit Tigers Tickets, Tigers mascot Paws joins some of the first Tigers fans to approach box office windows to purchase tickets just after 10 a.m. Saturday morning. (John T. Greilick The Detroit News) The Comerica Park box office did not open until 10 a.m., but hundreds showed up early, including three fans who came at 4 a.m. to get tickets for high-profile games such as ones against the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

Wristbands were given away on Friday that denoted what place a person would have in line on Saturday. There were 500 wristbands, but about 100 were left early Saturday. Buddies Terry King, Tiffany Upton and James Shows were able to get some at 4 a.m.

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“We took a shot in the dark,” the 25-year-old Upton of Madison Heights said as she stood in line wearing a white parka with a blue Olde English “D” on it to get her tickets Saturday. “We love the Tigers.”

James Shows, a 34-year-old Detroit native, said he tailgates twice a year for Tigers games and 300 people join him for the festivities.

“It is always a good time,” he said.

John and Diane Griffith of St. Clair Shores aren’t getting season tickets this year but want to make sure they get seats for the home opener against the Cleveland Indians and for games against the star-studded Yankees and Red Sox. They are excited about the team picking up outfielder Johnny Damon, who previously won World Series championships with Boston and New York.

“We love Johnny Damon,” said John Griffith, 56. “We are excited about the season.”

Diane Griffith, 56, had a dentist appointment Friday and rushed her dentist so she could get in line for a wristband. She wound up being the second person able to get tickets on Saturday.

“We can’t miss Opening Day,” she said. “I was telling my dentist he had to hurry.”

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Davis Cup

Davis Cup , Having already secured a place in the second round on Saturday, and Japan, the largest player Tatsuma Ito skin Cecil Mamiit 6-4, 7-6 (7 / 4) shorten the reverse singles, and then defeated Go Soeda 6-1 Francis Casey Alcantara, 6 -0. Japan will play Australia in the second round from May 7-9, vying for a place in the play-off to the World Group. Australia beat Taiwan to reach the second round.

Filipino players performance less than that on the first day of the best of three contest when it needs Eto'o three hours and 13 minutes to score a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6 .6 to 4 win over ranked 698 in the treatment of Conrad Huey opening match.

Soeda was number two to come back from one set 0-2, and lower back before storming to victory Mamitt, ranked 522, 6-7 (7 / 4), 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 to 2-0 leadership. But Takao Suzuki teamed up with Toshihide Matsui to overcome the Huey and Mamiit 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the doubles match Saturday to give Japan and insurmountable 3-0 lead. bollywood91.com

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Australia, India T20 Clash Today

BRIDGETOWN: An interesting Super Eight clash between Australia and India being held today here. Given the history of some of India's top order struggling against well-directed, quick short-pitched bowling it can be sure this mode of attack will feature prominently in Australia's plans today.

"I think our fast bowlers will bowl as much short stuff as they like, irrespective of what I say," said Aussie skipper Michael Clarke. "We batsmen certainly cop it in the nets. So, I would imagine we'd definitely see it in the game against India. We have pace up our sleeve and I'm certain we'll use it in these conditions."

The good news for India is that the surface was also taking turn, and experienced spinners, the department in which India score most heavily in comparison to Australia, will come right into the picture.

In another match today Sri Lanka will take on West Indies.

Looking at recent performances, one would expect theWest Indies to be the favourites. But if Jayawardene continues getting the big runs things can get difficult for the home team.

Its a important game for both these teams as a victory here will move them closer to semis.

Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand T20 in US

MIAMI: A historical bat and ball matchup takes place in Florida this weekend between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be the first International Cricket Council teams to play on American soil. It will also be the first time an American audience will get a glimpse at cricket stars like Daniel Vettori, New Zealand captain, and Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene.

The teams will play Twenty20 match in? The Pearls Cup at the Broward County Regional Park in Lauderhill.

Sri Lanka Win By 126 Runs Against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka: Tillakaratne Dilshan’s allround effort of an entertaining 71 and three wickets guided Sri Lanka to a 126-run win against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup on Friday. Sri Lanka boosted its chances of making the final next Thursday by winning both of its matches so far against Pakistan and Bangladesh. Bangladesh has lost both of its matches.

Batting first after winning the toss, Kumar Sangakkara’s men scored a venue-record total of 312-4 in 50 overs. The previous highest total at Rangiri Dambulla Stadium was Sri Lanka’s 289-4 against Pakistan last year.

Bangladesh started the chase positively as opener Tamim Iqbal hit Nuwan Kulasekara for consecutive fours in the first three balls of the innings. But their batting fell apart to be dismissed for 186 runs in the 41st over.

Tamim Iqbal top scored with a 52-ball 51 including five boundaries and a six.

Iqbal’s 55-run stand with Junaid Siddique for the second wicket offered some hope but Bangladesh’s last eight wickets fell for 82 runs.

Dilshan, who made a 51-ball 71 while batting had Iqbal stumped by Kumar Sangakkara and took the wickets of Mushfiqur Rahim and Mohammad Ashraful to finish with 3-37 in 10 overs.

Earlier, Dilshan shared a 111-run opening stand with Upul Tharanga in a flying start for Sri Lanka, scoring nearly 10 runs an over.

He hit a six and 11 boundaries before being caught and bowled by Bangladesh captain Sakib Al Hasan.

Tharanga was out for 54, stumped by Rahim off spin bowler Mohammad Mahmudullah. He faced 73 balls and hit five boundaries and a six.

Tharanga also shared 44 runs with Sangakkara, who made 52.

Former skipper Mahela Jayawardene contributed 43.

Anjelo Mathews was unbeaten on 42 with Chamara Kapugedera on 37 after an aggressive 73-run partnership in 63 balls at the end.

Bangladesh seam bowler Shafiul Islam returned the best figures of 2-59 in 10 overs.

India meets Pakistan on Saturday.

Bullfighting

Latets News Update About Bullfighting: The regional parliament in Barcelona has passed into law a resolution to ban bullfighting in Catalonia. The result of the vote was 68 in favor of the ban, 55 against and nine absentions. A few hundred less bulls will die in the region because of the ruling, but what were the real motives behind the ban?

The move comes after years of opposition in the region, where the animal rights case has been mixed in with Catalan nationalism as the region attempts to distance itself from the rest of Spain. The separatists have used the emotive case of bullfighting to get international attention for the ‘plight’ of the ‘repressed’ Catalan nation. Anti-bullfighting campaigns in Catalonia are always accompanied by Catalan flags.

So what has been the result of the ban? Has the animal rights situation in the region improved? A little. These bulls will no longer die in each year in bullfights, but many others will continue to suffer in the similar bous al carrer (‘bulls in the street’) and, indeed, in the many substandard abattoirs in the region.

So what’s the difference between the bous al carrer and bullfighting? The former is ‘Catalan’, the latter is ‘Spanish’; the former won’t make the front pages of newspapers around the world, the latter will.Catalonia is a region where its anachronistic independence struggle (illogical and irrelevant in a border-free Europe) blurs the boundaries between political causes to such an extent that it is difficult to see exactly what Catalans stand for, apart from less taxes going to Madrid. Catalonia is a region where the communist party has a hammer and sickle on top of a Catalan flag? (that is to say, a nationalist/communist oxymoron, which even a high-school politics student will know is contradictory). Rebellion for the sake of rebellion: coherent political stances are optional.

Of course, it’s not just the Catalans that use nationalism in the bullfighting debate. Spanish nationalists support bullfighting not out of a Hemmingway-esque love of the practice, but because it is ‘Spanish’ to be in favor of it. In fact, the two sides are so similar in their arguments and behaviour, why don’t they just share a nation and stop arguing about it?

The law will come into force on January 1, 2012. In the meantime, is it right to see a bullfight in Barcelona where the practice is no longer welcome (for whatever reason)? Read more on Things NOT to Do in Barcelona.

Ohio State Football Schedule

Ohio State Football Schedule Latest News Update About Ohio State Football Schedule: Big Ten College Football Schedule released for 2011 and 2012 seasons. Here is the full College Football Schedule 2011 and 2012.

The main factor in the latter division is Ohio State and Michigan was placed in different divisions.

In each division, each team will play against other teams in their division and also played with three teams from the other division, which also includes the party of the security division on an annual basis.

The security division matches are cross-northwest Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State, Ohio State-Michigan, Penn State and Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Purdue and Wisconsin

Dexter Mccluster

Latest News Update Abotu Dexter Mccluster: At the end of the second quarter of Monday night Chargers Chiefs game, Kansas City rookie Dexter McCluster sent a punt at his own 6 and returned it 94 yards touchdown. Punt return was the longest in the Kansas City Chiefs history and gave the Chiefs ahead 21-7 Chargers at halftime.

McCluster, who played his college ball at Mississippi, was number 36 overall to select the 2010 NFL Draft. While Ole Miss, McCluster turned into one of the fastest growing threats in the NCAA. In his senior season McCluster earned second team All-SEC honors and was named third team All American and the Cotton Bowl MVP.

To view McCluster on Monday night punt return TD, click on the video below.

Watch Super Bowl Online

What were people across the globe watching on February 1, 2009? That's right, 98.7 million Americans and the residents of 230 other countries around the world were watching Super Bowl 43. The pinnacle of NFL games holds all the thrill and anticipation mounted over an entire season � and 2010 will be as exciting as ever!

This exciting game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts will take place on February 7, 2010, and these two professional and formidable teams will pit their might against each other. If you miss the big kick-off a the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, you do not need to fret. You will be able watch it live on the Internet! You don't even have to spend any money to see this gargantuan battle of wills with your loved ones! The following sites are offering free live video of this amazing event for football fans like you:

- Watch Super Bowl 44 online using a software you can install. You can also watch it through satellite TV for your PC.

*Super Bowl 44 online on Justin.TV: You can get access to free links, similarly to Sopcast, and watch the game on embedded video stream for free!  .

*Youtube: You can watch all your favorite videos online at this site. However, make sure you tune in right away to watch Super Bowl 44 online, because the links might not be there long.

*TV: You will get the best quality picture and sound by watching Super Bowl 44 on television.

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Newcastle Vs Preston

Newcastle Vs Preston Latest News Updsate,Newcastle manager Chris Hughton could name the same side that beat Coventry for the visit of Preston, while Darren Ferguson could ring the changes. Hughton has no new injury worries and his only selection dilemma is whether or not to start Alan Smith. The Magpies’ captain was left out against the Sky Blues in midweek with Danny Guthrie and Kevin Nolan being preferred in midfield. Nicky Butt (thigh) and Jose Enrique (hamstring) are working their way back to full fitness but they will not be included in the squad. Shola Ameobi (hamstring) and Steven Taylor (knee) are further absentees, while Joey Barton (foot) is set to return to training this week following his injury lay-off.

Preston news Preston chief Ferguson could wield the axe as he was left fuming after his side slumped to a dismal 5-3 defeat against Derby at Pride Park on Tuesday.

He was particularly scathing of his defenders after drafting Neill Collins and Tom Williams – signed on loan from Peterborough – into his back four.

They replaced Youl Mawene and Michael Hart in the starting line-up, but Ferguson could ring the changes in defence and elsewhere.

Left-back Williams seems certain to again deputise for Callum Davidson, who has missed the last six games through injury and may miss out again.

Midfielder duo Richard Chaplow (groin) and Paul Parry (knee) could also remain sidelined while long-term absentee Barry Nicholson (broken leg) is still out.

Disney Princess Half Marathon

Disney Princess Half Marathon, You may do a double take this weekend as 18,000 Disney Princesses take to the roads of Walt Disney World for the second annual Disney's Princess Half Marathon. That's nearly twice as many as ran last year. A plus, because it's all for a good cause The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Also returning is Disney's Fit For A Princess Expo. It is open to the public and is a great place for women to learn about health and wellness. Find it at the newly re-branded ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

"Every woman wants their chance to feel like a princess and this event allows them to embrace the attributes Disney princesses embody: commitment, courage, determination, fantasy, perseverance and strength," said Disney Sports Area Manager Kathleen Duran. "This event is all about princesses and spreading the message of health and wellness to women of all fitness levels while incorporating the glamour and grace of the Disney princesses."

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend is part of the Endurance Series at Walt Disney World Resort, which gives recreational athletes of all ages and abilities the chance to walk, jog, run, bike and swim their way "around the world." From marathons to road races to triathlons, athletes from across the country and around the world compete to stay in shape, achieve personal best times and raise donations for charitable causes. Popular Endurance Series events are Expedition Everest Challenge (June 12, 2010), Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (Oct. 1-2, 2010), Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon (Jan. 6-9, 2011) and Champion 5k at ESPN the Weekend (February 2011).

More about this great event below the jump:

Nearly twice as many runners as last year are rushing to bring out their inner princess this weekend at Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Foot Locker at Walt Disney World Resort.

More than 18,000 runners, including 13,000 for the half marathon, are registered for the three-day event aimed at women's health and wellness, making it one of the largest women-specific endurance events in the country.

Disney's Princess Half Marathon, which attracted over 11,000 for the inaugural weekend a year ago, involves Disney's Fit for a Princess Expo as well as two road races � Disney The Princess and the Frog Royal Family 5K and the signature 13.1-mile half marathon � through multiple theme parks. Kids in attendance can also participate in Disney's Royal Family Kids' Races.

Disney's Fit for a Princess Expo, free and open to the public, takes place at the newly re-launched ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Friday and Saturday. The expo, geared toward women's health and wellness, features celebrity runner appearances, Disney characters and seminars on training, racing and nutrition, along with the opportunity to experience the latest in running and fitness equipment.

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), an organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancers. With the support of thousands of volunteers and participants in LLS's Team In Training program, Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend will help blood cancer patients live better, longer lives.

England In Control After Cook¡¯s Career-Best 173

CHITTAGONG : Alastair Cook hammered a career-best 173 to consolidate England's position in the opening Test against Bangladesh on Saturday.

The England skipper cracked two sixes and 16 fours in his 283-ball knock as the tourists reached an imposing 487-4 in their first innings at lunch on the second day after resuming at 374-3.

All-rounder Paul Collingwood closed in on his 10th Test century, racing to an unbeaten 86 at the break. Ian Bell was the other not-out batsman on 37.

Cook looked set to complete his maiden Test double-century before falling to off-spinner Mohammad Mahmudullah in the day's 13th over, offering an easy return catch while attempting to pull a long-hop.

The left-handed opener, leading England for the first time in Tests, could add only 15 to his overnight score of 158. His previous best in Tests was 160 against the West Indies at home last year.

But there was no respite for Bangladesh as Collingwood and Bell continued to gather runs comfortably on an easy-paced pitch. The pair have so far put on 75 for the unfinished fifth wicket.

Collingwood, who was unbeaten on 32 on Friday, smashed the morning's first six when he hoisted left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan over long-on and then completed his half-century with two runs off Mahmudullah.

Collingwood, who added 93 for the fourth wicket with Cook, has so far hit one six and six fours in his 20th Test half-century.

The second and final Test starts in Dhaka on March 20.

Ufc 113 Results

Ufc 113 Results, Josh Koscheck used his high level MMA wrestling to completely dominate his fight with Paul Daley at UFC 113.? It was not much different from what most experts predicted as Koscheck would use footwork to try and avoid any direct striking exchanges before shooting in for quick takedowns.? On the ground Josh did not really attempt to finish the fight at any point despite openings for several submissions and even opportunities from mount to try to finish the fight but instead was content to dominate position and take the decision.? Still, there was no doubt that he won every round and that is priority #1 for every fighter.

After the fight Daley walked up to Koscheck and landed a sucker punch before being grabbed by the referee to stop any further attack.? It was a shocking and shameful moment and one that no doubt will result in a suspension, fine and possibly even loss of contract for the British welterweight.

Koscheck will not coach opposite Georges St. Pierre on The Ultimate Fighter before getting a shot at his welterweight title.

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Japan Vs Korea

Japan Vs Korea: Be part of the millions of fans to watch Japan vs South Korea live stream streaming online as we preview the game. The live online stream commentary and live online radio broadcast international friendly match between Japan and South Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 could throw up more worrying signs for the hosts as they try to prepare for the World Cup with confidence. Japan have appeared to be a team in decline coming into this live international friendly online streaming football game and if they fail to perform against traditional rivals South Korea the media criticism will be intense. There is little regard for the local coach in the live streaming commentary and live online TV telecast international friendly match between Japan and South Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 and he has also boasted of a semi final finish in the World Cup which was deemed a pipe dream.

Watch as South Korea are more down to earth in their approach in the live commentary and live streaming radio broadcast international friendly match between Japan and South Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 and bring a strong triumphant streak along with them. South Korea are seeking their fifth victory in recent games in this international friendly live online streaming soccer game and beating Japan is always regarded as a special outcome. They will be even more delighted in the live stream commentary and live streaming online TV telecast international friendly match between Japan and South Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 if they can do it in the confines of their rivals' stadium.

The international friendly online stream game Japan vs South Korea will be shown on many of the best major satellite TV and telecast networks, with live streaming online on Internet PCs and online channels also available. Do not miss out on the games with the best and most reliable broadcasters and stations from the opening kickoff.

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Armond White

Latest Update News About Armond White: Armond White is a New York-based film critic, based at the alt-weekly New York Press. Armond White, who has stated in an interview that “most films are By Armond White. If Screwball Comedy saw courtship in terms of balanced, Shakespearean love, what can we call comedies that mix love with killing? Armond White ― the notorious contrarian movie reviewer for the alt-weekly New York Press. “Armond White” sounds like the name of an old Flash Gordon villain

Armond White is a New York-based film critic, based at the alt-weekly New York Press. Armond White, who has stated in an interview that "most films are By Armond White. If Screwball Comedy saw courtship in terms of balanced, Shakespearean love, what can we call comedies that mix love with killing? Armond White ― the notorious contrarian movie reviewer for the alt-weekly New York Press. "Armond White" sounds like the name of an old Flash Gordon villain

But, it does bring up a haunting question: when will Armond White review Toy Story 3? Go to this website to BAN Armond White from Rotten Tomatoes! By Armond White. The A-Team. Directed by Joe Carnahan. Runtime: 117 min. Armond annoys us all sometimes, but he has enough completely indefensible opinions and Posts Tagged 'Armond White' When Will Armond White Review Toy Story 3? it does bring up a haunting question: when will Armond White review Toy Story 3?

Last night, on his blog, Ebert posted a thoughtful defense of White. This morning he took it back. Roger Ebert Retracts Defense of Troll' Armond White Information about review author Armond White Please Give is specific about its middle-class, white, Manhattan characters but it's also universal in the way one social class' Spielberg-loving, Spike Lee�attacking critic Armond White is the film world's brother from another planet.

Lorenzen Wright Found Dead

Latest News Update About Lorenzen Wright Found Dead: Almost a week since he was reported as missing by his mother, former NBA player Lorenzen Wright was found dead according to Eyewitness New sources in Memphis.The body was found in the wooded area of Hacks Cross and Winchester Road, Wednesday, July 28, 2010. It appears, sources say he had been shot and it may be self inflected.Germantown police say a 911 call has been turned over to Memphis police in connection to this investigation.

On July 22 his mother reported Lorenzen Wright as missing to Collierville police, but that story conflicted with the one his father had that Wright was on vacation in Europe.

In 1996 Wright was drafted 7th overall by the LA Clippers and went on to play for the Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2008-2009 season.

Rockhopper Tracker 2010

Rockhopper Tracker 2010: Latest News Update about Rockhopper Tracker 2010,Here's a fun way to track Rockhopper! use Serafin10's chat for advice ?n Rockhopper's location!

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Nba 2k11 Demo

Latest News Update About Nba 2k11 Demo: In the present times, we have seen the Michael Jordon has been the greatest player in the game of basketball, and appeal to fans of all ages.

In the game play of basketball in PCs, it is quite different and has a different sort of appeal to the various genres of gamers. The NBA 2K has always been a major consideration among the various other games available, due to its fluid animations and more arguably realistic gameplay.

The NBA 2K11 is actually set out to capitalize on the already immense success of the previous games in this genre, and stick with the same concepts as there were in the game plays of the previous years.

One of the major new things to be added to the game NBA 2K11 includes Michael Jordon, who of course, has been and still continues to be the favorite player of everyone. Along with these aspects, other things taken care of include some new gameplay mechanics and graphical updates which have been incorporated.

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India Hockey Financial Dispute Resolved

India Hockey Financial Dispute Resolved, Impasse between Indian hockey team and administration has been settled with the efforts of former captain Dhan Raj Pilay.

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Ducati discloses new model for MotoGP series

Ducati unveiled the 2010 race bike for the MotoGP series . The new model Desmosedici GP10 was unveiled at Madonna di Campiglio in Northern Italy on snow

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Heroes vs. Villains Premiere

A pre-pre-credit proposal. Before we start Thursday’s (Feb. 11) two-hour premiere of “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains,” I want to raise a thought: Would the competition be more fun if, instead of being divided into Tribes of “Heroes” and “Villains,” 10 of each had been selected by the producers and the teams had been integrated with the contestants only knowing they were there for an All-Stars season? Then you could have seen clearly if the Hero approach or the Villain approach was superior. We could have reached a merge with all Villains! Or all Heroes! Either way, the game would have been head-to-head from the beginning. That’s just my thought…

[Now, a full and no-doubt epic recap of "Heroes vs. Villains" premiere is after the break...]

Pre-credit sequence. We’re back in the South Pacific, home of whales and islands and fierce natives, Jeff Probst fetishizes. “Survivor” has had over 300 contestants and now 20 of them are arriving in four military helicopters. Colby! Parvati! Russell! That pale, sarcastic skinny chick! “I’m a villain,” gloats Russell H, who shot this season before he knew that his villainy didn’t even pay off last season. “I think villains are smarter than heroes, because they don’t mind stabbing somebody in the back to get where they want to get.” Unbowed and ego unabated, Coach vows to “slay everyone and trust no one.” Tragically, Tom says he isn’t in the same kind of shape he was in before. And Boston Rob says that if the other contestants are “smaht,” they’ll vote him out first, but they’re never “smaht.” Cirie vows to be “a nice gangsta with a smile.” Cirie may be confused which team she’s representing.

Wow. This is a long introduction. The helicopters are still circling. Rupert’s exciting to be sitting next to Tom and Cirie, gushing, “I’m finally back in the game.” Russell admits to being a little nervous, actually pretending to be impressed with Boston Rob and Parvati. Amanda, hottest “Survivor” contestant ever, says she’s so excited she feels like she might throw up. J.T. is feeling pretty good about being amongst heroes. And why shouldn’t he? Everybody loves J.T., heroes and villains alike. The Heroes are all settled on the beach when the Villains arrive, their chopper blowing sand into the faces of the Heroes. The musical score turns bellicose. Jerri calls herself “The Original Villainess of ‘Survivor,’” but says she’s Mother Theresa compared to her colleagues. Jeff starts by asking Russell how he feels about his notoriety. He’s proud. Boston Rob’s response to his team assignment, “I’m a villain? It’s all in perspective, I guess.” To my mind? Boston Rob is a hero. It’s an honor for Rupert. Tom says his tribe has positive energy, but that nobody is required to stick to their categorization. Jeff Probst’s man-crush on Colby remains amazingly unabated. J.T. jokes about watching some of these people in high school, rocking his trademark “Aw shucks!” charm. The Villains all think they’re Heroes except for Jerri, who arrived with a black hat (in contrast to Colby’s white hat). Boston Rob says the Villains’ advantage is in the strength of their women. Rob needs to look to his right, where Courtney and somebody named “Danielle” are standing.

Our first Reward Challenge, our first blurred nudity and our first injury. We’re rushed into the first Reward Challenge immediately. They’ll square off two-by-two, rushing back and wrestling over bags. Want to know what they’re playing for? It’s the premiere, so we’re guessing “fire.” Stephenie and Cirie go against Parvati and somebody named “Danielle” (I kid, but I still remember nothing about her) for the Villains. Cirie gets the bag first, but Parvati takes her down. There are bikinis and sand flying everywhere. It’s pixelation run amuck. It is, frankly, mighty dirty (take that as you will). Parvati is having particular bikini difficulties, but by the end there are blurred nipples everywhere, difficult to assign different body parts to different women, like Mark Burnett’s version of a Picasso painting. The Villains win, but Stephenie has a dislocated shoulder for the Heroes [Exactly what Courtney was yelling for.]. Candice thinks this may be it for Stephenie. Seriously, Candice? Have you never seen Stephenie play before? She isn’t going anywhere.

Two cracks and a rack, but only one winner. They call in medical for Stephenie’s shoulder. They wrap it up and, with a loud CRACK, they knock it back in. Probst is impressed and probably a bit turned on. Amanda and JT go against Randy and Jerry. I like Amanda. That is all. JT pins Randy and Probst crows, “That’s some country right there.” JT is awesome. We know this. He scores for Heroes and it’s 1-1. Colby and Tom go against Coach and Russell. Surely the Heroes are unbeatable in this one? Russell gets the bag first and then things get brutal. It’s like a scene from “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” only real. As Russell destroys Tom, Colby drags Coach across the beach. But the effort is too much for Colby, who runs out of energy and gets misdirected by Coach. “Colby getting owned by Coach? Oh my gosh, dude!” Tyson jeers. It’s Candice and Sugar against Sandra and Courtney now. Sugar isn’t really trying to play, but she’s definitely auditioning for her next pin-up calendar. Courtney is like a small, vicious dog, clinging to Candice. In a rare double-takedown, nobody has the bag, but Sugar, bikini top removed in the melee, breaks free and sprints across the beach with the bag and scores for her team in full pixelated glory. ALL-TIME CLASSIC “Survivor” moment as a topless Sugar flips off the woman who stripped her. Rupert and James are paired in another powerhouse for the Heroes. Tyson and Rob are scrappy, but James is too fast and too strong. Heroes win reward! Our second casualty is Rupert, sporting a broken toe. “I felt it cracking inside, but I’m not getting put out of this game over a damn toe,” Rupert growls. “I used to losing with a bunch of dummies, but the difference is this isn’t a bunch of dummies,” Russell drawls.

First challenge tally: One dislocated shoulder. One broken toe. One topless Sugar. One Heroes win. One great opening challenge. Are we excited yet?

One Villain thinks he’s the GOAT. We start at the Villains tribe. They may have lost, but they still have fishing gear and some basic supplies. The bugs are already biting and Russell is already talking about what it will take to be named the best “Survivor” contestant ever promising, “I’m taking this crap serious.” He begins by taking Danielle, who I barely remember, aside and laying out his plan. She goes with her gut and promises to stick with him, for a while at least. Then Russell goes to Parvati and makes roughly the same offer. She knows he’s talking to everybody, but she’s smart enough to know not to go against him, calling it a deal with the Devil. Russell compares himself to Michael Jordan and Michael Phelps, saying he’s above his sport. Russell gives good talking-head, doesn’t he? Like I said, he doesn’t know he lost last season. Would he be playing this differently if he knew?

I’ve gotta crow! The Heroes arrive proud and victorious and Sugar’s bikini top has returned. Rain begins to fall as they go off for a celebratory swim. JT’s loving the first challenge, leading off with Sugar’s toplessness. Colby, though, is disappointed by his own performance. Oddly, Sugar takes a leadership role in the location of their encampment. Leadership and Sugar aren’t necessarily two tastes that go great together. Amanda, who I like, is feeling great about her tribe and their karma. They also have chicken in the camp! Tom, the shark-slayer, spots the assorted poultry. They surround the four chickens and prepare to catch them with their fishing net. Success! That’s pretty amazing. With four chickens to eat, Rupert thinks they might not hit that five-day “Survivor” wall.

The Black Widow and the Dragonslayer?!?!? Spirits are still high at the Villains camp, where they’re mocking Rupert and Stephenie’s injuries. Coach, who won his challenge segment, is the one Villain with trash to legitimately talk. Jerri is surprised by him, promising to “make it a point to get to know Coach.” For his part, Coach is interested in Jerri as “a different type of girl.” The actual surviving begins the next day, but everybody wants to talk about Coach and Jerri, with Russell and Parvati urging Coach to go for it and Courtney and Sandra pushing Jerri in his direction. “Love finds you sometimes and you don’t even know it,” Courtney giggles. Off to the side, Jerri and Coach agree that they have to downplay their romance, or else people will say they’re in love.

The ties that bind. How about over at the Heroes camp? Any love? Well, JT and James are building a bromance. We all know JT’s true to his alliance-mates, though he admits he could never beat James in the Final Two. Colby and Candice form a bond over not being aligned with anybody previously, handicapping their fellow castaways and the invisible linkages. Amanda has ties with Cirie and James and knows that she’ll have to keep their distance. Old pals Tom and Stephenie sneak way and re-establish their bond. But Tom knows that he can’t go to the Final Two with a non-winner, so he goes to JT and they make a pact. But JT says this season is going to be about showing his dark side, saying “I’m not looking to save my Hero name.” Evil JT? We’re intrigued.

Boston Rob is the Firestarter. The Villains tribe is already suffering from ADHD. They need water, fire and shelter, but only Boston Rob wants to get any work done. “My wife told me to have patience… Ambuh, I’m trying!” Rob sighs. Rob sets to making fire, but Negative Randy discourages him from making the effort. Rob’s having none of it. They get smoke in no time and soon they have a spark. And then a flame. Will it be enough? It is! The Villains have fire. This is why I love Boston Rob! And why Boston Rob never should have been a Villain. Uh-oh. Rob is giving a long speech about how his life has changed since he last did this. That sort of reflection is never a good sign, nor is it good when Coach expresses his admiration for Boston Rob, adding, “I’m bromancing on my Idol.” Russell sees this and he’s concerned at the hero-worship, or concerned at any hero worship wherein he’s not the hero being worshipped.

Rupert is *not* the Firestarter. Rupert, with his broken toe, is looking for ways to contribute, so he takes a stab at fire. It’s harder than it looks, apparently. Poor Rupert. He’s having a tough time in the jungle. It takes almost no time for JT to get a flame. Rupert’s worried and in pain. This is an odd, disheartened Rupert, not the one we know and love.

Tree of life. Why do the Villains look like the team on the winning streak? They got fire. They’re climbing trees. Danielle warns Boston Rob that Amber wouldn’t want him scaling a true. He agrees and decides to prod Coach into making his way up the tree, with Boston Rob and Sandra making side bets. “That’s someone I can see myself aligning with until it’s time to cut his throat,” Sandra says.

Just a spoonful of Sugar goes a long way.The Heroes sleep soundly, except for Sugar. Poor Sugar needs a protector, but she hasn’t chosen which of the “sexy young men” will be that protector. So she starts conversing with the sleeping men, targeting a disinterested Colby as her cuddle-buddy. “She’s becoming a bit annoying,” Colby declares.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner. At the Heroes camp, they’re debating on which chicken to eat. They’re going to keep the ones who produce eggs and turn the others into dinner. JT, he’s gangsta. He gives the chicken’s neck a quick turn, prompting a hilarious shaggy dog story from James about his great-grandmother. They’re happy with their stew and with what Colby calls their “sustainability.”

A puzzling reversal of fortune. Immunity Challenge time. The Heroes boast about their chickens, leaving the Villains grumbling about their shelter (and not mentioning their fire). The task involves the creation of a boat, paddling out to a point in the water, coming back and assembling a puzzle. It’s a busy task, one borrowed from the Cook Islands season, meaning that Parvati and Candice both have experience. The Heroes finish their boat first and, working together, they build a solid lead, lighting their torch out on the water. After the Villains make their boat, Probst gets in a crack about all of Coach’s “life experience on a kayak.” The Heroes start on the four-layer puzzle first. Boston Rob and Sandra begin making up time on the puzzle, as Amanda and Cirie struggle. The Heroes have to scrap their puzzle and start over again, as the body language swings dramatically. The Villains finish their puzzle, build their ladder and win the first Immunity Challenge. Sugar begins to cry. If Sugar is voted out first, it would be one of the biggest in-episode swings in “Survivor” history and that’s the way things seem to be heading, as Colby says, “Losing her, we’re gonna miss… Yeah. I don’t think we’re gonna miss much.”

The Villains feel Heroic. The Villains return to camp triumphant, putting the Idol in a place of honor. Boston Rob proposes they just have a nice night, without anybody trying to cut anybody’s throat. They try guessing at the alliances over at Heroes. “The Heroes got their asses handed to them,” Russell cackles, adding later, “They’re over there being Villains.”

UM, NO. *NOT* AMANDA. Rupert hopes that the loss does nothing to their momentum. Other than losing a playing and losing all momentum, you mean? For some reason, the general consensus, raised by Sugar, is that Amanda should go first. Ummm… WHY?!? This makes no sense. And yes, I’m only protesting because, um, I like Amanda. [To be fair, I acknowledge that Amanda contributed nothing to the puzzle and visibly gave up at the end of the challenge. I'm prejudiced, but I'm not stupid.] Sugar, still crying, is relieved that nobody’s talking about her and feels pretty good that she’ll survive to see another day. But while JT agreed with Sugar’s Amanda suggestion to her face, now he goes to Colby and they agree it’s Sugar going. Stephenie agrees. Everybody agrees. Tom agrees initially, but then determines that maybe Cirie should go first, because she’s “just a brilliant strategist.”

Amanda’s out for blood. Tom is still advocating against Cirie with one group. In a different group, though Candice, Cirie and Amanda decide they want to break Stephenie and Tom up. Amanda half-heartedly agues that Stephenie can help them in more challenges that Sugar would, but she acknowledges that Stephenie’s got game, strategically. Amanda says that she and Cirie are out for blood.

Tribal Council. Hmmm… I feel like fire ought to represent something. Could fire represent something? “In this game, as you know, fire represents you life,” Jeff explains. Thanks, Jeff! The Tribal set-up is on a 40-foot-high structure, without a roof. Jeff asks how big a factor prior relationships are. Tom insists that he’s not worried and everyone has a clean slate. Sugar disagrees. How about past success? Is that a factor? Amanda makes a joke about blowing two seasons on the Final Tribal Council, emphasizing that she’s not one of the people who won. Jeff tries making Cirie out to be a threat, but Cirie points out that they’re all threats. Stephenie says her vote is against the person she thinks is the weakest. Cirie and Sugar try saying that nobody should be voted out because they blew the puzzle, but they kinda would say that. Candice gives noncommittal answers to several questions. That’s going to be her strategy and I bet it takes her far.

The Vote. Sugar can’t figure out how to use the magical pen, but we don’t see whose name she writes down. We don’t see whose name *anybody* writes down. Does that mean that a strange surprise is coming? The first vote? Sugar. The second? Sugar. The third? Sugar. The fourth? Sugar. Amanda picks up a vote. Sugar gets her fifth and she knows it’s over. Apparently a consensus developed why we were away. Farewell, Sugar. You’ll always have the season’s first great topless moment.

Bottom Line: A very promising start to the All-Stars season. We had a rambunctious first challenge with nudity and broken bones. We had the development romance between The Black Widow and the Dragonslayer. We had Boston Rob making fire. And we had the tragic fall of a hero. This was the rare two-hour episode that didn’t feel long at all.(hitfix.com)

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Pakistan register worst WC performance, finish last

Pakistan registered their worst-ever performance in the hockey World Cup as a resilient Canada pushed the Asian team to last place in the megaevent with a golden goal victory today.

A spirited Canada, played aggressive hockey to beat Pakistan and finish 11th in the Hockey World Cup 2010. Pakistan finished at the bottom in Hockey World Cup – a humiliation for four-time World Champion. Both teams were locked 2-2 in the stipulated time. The match went to extra time. Pakistans penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas missed two chances in extra-time, allowing the Canadians to regroup. Scott Tupper of Canada scored the golden goal through a penalty corner and helped his team win the match 3-2. It was Canada’s first victory in the World Cup Hockey 2010. For Canada, Connor Grimes, Mark Pearson and Scott Tupper scored the goals. For Pakistan, Rehan Butt and Akhtar Ali scored the goals.

Peephole Video of Erin Andrews

Peephole video of Erin Andrews, The stalker that filmed a peephole video of Erin Andrews, the sideline ESPN reporter, pays for his crime on Monday. 49-year-old Michael David Barrett convicted of alleged filming of secret video through peephole and ended up in prison for 30 months. 31-year-old Erin Andrews said Barrett deserves more than 30 months.

On Monday March 15, 2010 Michael David Barrett that has been identified as a person of 49 years of age from Chicago-area (Westmont, Illinois) was handed down his sentencing orders for two and a half years alongside restitution worth $7,366 to be paid to his victim.' His 'victim' is the sporting events' sideline reporter from the ESPN Network 31-year-old Erin Andrews and his 'crime' is a secret peephole video.Peephole Video of Erin Andrews Gbreakingnews.com

Paul Daley Cheap Shot Video

Paul Daley Cheap Shot Video, The Paul Daley cheap shot to opponent Josh Koscheck's face after the final bell had been rung had led to Daley's ban from the UFC. UFC president Dana White was angry in a post-fight interview and said "He's done. I don't give a [expletive] if he's the best 170-pounder in the world. He'll never come back here again."

Josh Koscheck won the UFC 113 fight.

Watch the short video clip of Koscheck vs Daley fight last night in in Montreal, Quebec.

Graeme Mcdowell

Latest Update News About Graeme Mcdowell: SkySports Dustin Johnson, Graeme McDowell tied at 4 under USA Today 8:12 pm ET: Graeme McDowell makes a par at the easiest hole on the course, the par-5 sixth.

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Gin Kills Aizen

Latest News Update About Gin Kills Aizen: Bleach 414 Spoilers – Finally, it is here. The spoiler? saying that Gin betrays Aizen and attacks with his shikai. He hit the hyougoku and apparently Aizen has poisened it so when Gin bring his sword back to normal length it starts to dissolve and maybe poison him. Get more spoilers including pictures inside.

Pak Beat Somerset By 8 Runs

Pakistan 264 (Shahzaib Hasan 105, Fawad Alam 97)

Somerset 256-9 (de Bruyn 122 not out, Saeed Ajmal 3-40)

Shahzaib Hasan scored a century, Fawad Alam fell three runs short and debutant Lewis Gregory produced a three-wicket maiden before Pakistan beat Somerset by eight runs in their tour game ahead of the Twenty20 and One-Day International series against England.

Pakistan were bowled out for 264 before Somerset, for whom Zander de Bruyn scored an unbeaten 122, closed on 256 for nine in reply.

Hasan made 105 and Alam 97 to lay the foundations for a solid batting effort before a collapse, inspired by Gregory, who dismissed Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal in the 48th over, saw them lose their last seven wickets for 53 runs.

Hasan hit ten fours and two sixes, sharing a partnership of 169 with Alam, who stroked seven fours and two sixes. The two rebuilt Pakistan’s innings after opener Mohammad Hafeez and Azhar Ali were dismissed by Mark Turner without scoring.

Mohammad Yousuf made 26 before he was run out by Somerset’s captain Peter Trego but after the efforts of Shahzaib and Alam, Kamran Akmal (12 not out) was the only other player to reach double figures as Gregory returned four for 49, Turner three for 52 and Zander de Bruyn one for 38.

De Bruyn was at the crease early when Craig Kieswetter fell for five and he put on 90 for the second with Nick Compton (50) and then 57 for the third wicket with James Hildreth (31) as Somerset appeared to be putting themselves on course for victory.

However, like Pakistan, they too suffered a middle-order collapse as Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal claimed three wickets apiece with captain Shahid Afridi taking a brace to stall Somerset’s progress.

Despite de Bruyn’s unbeaten 122 in 142 balls, with ten fours and a six, they were unable to mount a late charge as Pakistan held on to claim a morale-boosting win.

The first Twenty20 International takes place on 5th September in Cardiff and the match was being played while allegations of spot-fixing in the Lord’s Test continue to be investigated.

The PCB has revealed that the three players at the centre of the allegations – Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif – will not feature in the limited overs part of the tour.

Pakistan’s preparations for the series were given two further jolts, first when Umar Akmal was hit in the face during practice and then when Abdul Razzaq injured his back and was unable to bowl.

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Rashid Latif Quits As Wicket Keeping Coach Of Pak Cricket Academy

Former Pakistan? Cricket Team Captain Latif resigned as a coach at the national cricket academy after authorities handed him notice over a statement he made about spot-fixing.

Latif said the ICC and its Anti-Corruption Unit were “powerless” in the fight against betting scams. He also suggested that the ICC change its rules to curb corruption.

It is pertinent to mention here that Latif gave no specific reason for his resignation.

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Houston Half Marathon 2010

Houston Half Marathon 2010 , More than 26,000 runners will take to the streets of Houston Sunday to participate in the Chevron Houston Marathon 2010, Aramco Houston Half Marathon 2010, El Paso Corporation 5K (EP5K) and Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run. Chevron Houston Marathon Weekend 2010 will get under way with packet pickup Friday at the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute EXPO. The EXPO � featuring more than 100 exhibitors, along with seminars on health, fitness and running � will be open Friday from 11 a.m

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Australian Open Results

The Australian Open results is here and people would like to know who emerged as the better player in the game played between Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt. Of course, as what is expected, it is Roger Federer who wins. Here is part of a news article from BBC Sports about Federer’s win: Roger Federer marched into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a resounding 6-2 6-3 6-4 victory over Lleyton Hewitt in Melbourne.

Despite the vociferous home support for Hewitt, world number one Federer eased through the first two sets in style.

Hewitt provided more resistance in the third, breaking the three-time champion before Federer held on to seal the win.

Jordan Malone

Jordan Malone, Friends and family gathered at Pourhouse Grill and Sports Bar in Denton to support Denton native Jordan Malone’s bid for Olympic gold. He will be competing in three speed skating events at the 2010 Winter Olympics. (Video/editing: Richard Michael Pruitt) Full Story

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Womens Ncaa Bracket 2010

Womens Ncaa Bracket 2010, Four teams that went a combined 123-4 — Connecticut (33-0), Nebraska (30-1), Stanford (30-1) and Tennessee (30-2) — were awarded No. 1 seeds Monday night for the 2010 NCAA women’s basketball tournament. UConn, winner of a record 72 straight games, will open defense of its national championship March 21 against Southern (23-8) in Norfolk, Va. The Huskies defeated Louisville, 76-54, in last year’s title game. The 2010 tournament opens at 16 sites March 20 and 21 and culminates with the national championship game April 6 in San Antonio.

Wofford University

Tiny Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, continued its unlikely Cinderella run in the NCAA Division I baseball championships.

On Saturday evening, Wofford pitcher Austin Redwine held The Citadel to one run and four hits over nearly seven innings, while Brandon Waring slammed a go-ahead two-run homer to lead Wofford College to a 4-2 win over The Citadel in the championship game of the Southern Conference tournament at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park in Charleston, South Carolina.

The tournament victory marked the first Southern Conference baseball championship in Wofford's Division I history. Beginning tournament play as the lowly no. 9 seed, Wofford became the lowest seeded team in history ever to win the Southern Conference tournament championship.

But there is much, much more to this magical story. over the last 50 years, only a handful of college baseball teams have been able to put together an offensive lineup capable of launching 100 or more home runs in a single season. Perennial university baseball Goliaths such as The University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, Florida State University and The University of South Carolina adorn the list of 100 home run clubs, but recently on May 23, another college team powered its way into that select national NCAA Division I baseball group. and that team is not ranked among Baseball America's Top 25, nor is it a perennial College World Series contender.

The newest member of the 100 home run circle is Wofford College, a member of the Southern Conference and the smallest NCAA Division I school in the country. Wofford's baseball team team draws from about 625 male students in a coed student body that totals just 1,250 students. Wofford had smashed 103 home runs this season by May 23rd, giving it the second highest home run total in the entire nation. they were only the second team in the country to reach triple digits this season and trailed only ninth-ranked South Carolina by one homer for the national lead. However, by slamming two more home runs during their winning Southern Conference Championship game tonight, Wofford passed The University of South Carolina to take the lead in the nation's college home run derby, with a total that now stands at 106 for the regular playing season.

Wofford College, located in Spartanburg, S.C., is traditionally renowned for its superb academics and a historic campus that is so beautiful it has gained official status as a national arboretum. Wofford's football program has enjoyed consistent success, even claiming a Southern Conference championship in 2003, but its other athletic programs have been a mere blip on the national radar. That is until the 2007 baseball team began drawing national attention after climbing the nation's home run list and making its unlikely winning run for the Southern Conference tournament title.

The Wofford Terriers began the 2007 season by mustering only seven runs over a three-game series against Longwood University, while losing two of three to the visiting Lancers. but after sweeping a series against The University of Dayton and scoring a combined 21 runs over the three-game spread, Wofford's powerful bats came to life and the Terriers homered in their next 22 straight games. Fifty-three homers later, the Terriers stood atop all NCAA Division I teams in the country as the national home run leader. Since then, Wofford had battled for the home run lead with The University of South Carolina and Florida Atlantic University, two universities that each boast student bodies of over 25,500.

Wofford's new-found power took them further into the Southern Conference baseball championship tournament than the team has ever gone before. after drawing a no. 9 seed to begin the tourney, Wofford blasted its way into the finals by slamming seven home runs during its first three tournament games. The road to the finals included a 5-3 first-round victory over no. 8 seed Furman University, a 19-6 romp over no. 1 seed The College of Charleston, a 12-5 trouncing of no. 5 seed University of North Carolina (Greensboro) and a 6-2 semi-final triumph over The Citadel. Wofford's unlikely championship charge culminated in tonight's decisive 4-2 finals rematch triumph over The Citadel.

Having won the Southern Conference tournament title, Wofford has earned an official bid to the NCAA Division I Regional Championships and will learn exactly where it will be playing when bracket selections are announced during the selection showcase to be held on Monday, May 28 at 12:30 p.m. However, early news reports from reliable college sports sources are indicating that Wofford is likely to open regional championship play in the bracket taking place at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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Shawn Johnson

Shawn Johnson: Training for the Olympic games in any sport is no laughing matter. Training for the Olympics in London is well under way and Shawn Johnson has thrown her hat in the proverbial ring. She won our medals in Beijing in 2008, one gold on the balance beam and three silver medals, including the individual all-round. But, an ACL surgery that Johnson had in February could be seen as a career ender. She was on crutches for weeks but has made her plans to head to London plain.Shawn Johnson is a West Des Moines native and a former gold-medal winner.In 2008, she competed in Beijing to earn that precious prize. Up until? today, Johnson remained quiet about whether she planned to try to return to the Olympics. But, while speaking to a crowd of over 8,000, she blurted out the information and naturally a huge ovation followed.

Watching as Shawn Johnson recovers from the ACL surgery will definitely be high priority for other gymnast. And, for those who don't remember her from the Olympics, she is also well known for her win on Dancing with the Stars in the spring of 2009. One athletic move that she may be famous for but not necessarily proud of is her first pitch in an Iowa Cubs game. Her fame will be short lived, much like her pitch which managed to bounce its way to the plate.

Pakistan To Bat First Against Bangladesh

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi won the toss and elected to bat in the Asia Cup one-day international against Bangladesh on Monday. The league match holds only academic interest as India and hosts Sri Lanka have already qualified for Thursday’s final.

Pakistan: Shahid Afridi (capt), Shahzaib Hasan, Imran Farhat, Umar Amin, Umar Akmal, Asad Shafiq, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Rehman, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Asif.

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Junaid Siddique, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jahurul Islam, Mohammad Mahmudullah, Suhrawadi Shuvo, Mashrafe Mortaza, Shafiul Islam, Abdur Razzak.

Umpires: Billy Doctrove (WIS) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)

TV umpire: Ranmore Martinesz (SRI)

Match referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)



Hidden Message In Toy Story 3

Latest News Update About Hidden Message In Toy Story 3: Toy Story 3 may fill you with nostalgia ― nostalgia for a time when kids' movies were about youth and whimsy rather than aging and being forgotten.

Although the third episode in the Disney-Pixar trilogy will please kids (it also has some fairly scary sequences and a really mean teddy bear) and is frequently a lot of fun, it is also suffused with a melancholy air that at times seems excessively dark. Like Shrek Forever After, which is about Shrek's wish to be free of domestic boredom, its point of view seems more aligned with Prozac-popping adults than with mischievous children.

Now that it's been 11 years since Toy Story 2, the toys' owner Andy is heading off to college, leaving Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and their pals wondering what their next move should be. They decide that living in the attic is not a bad option (though Woody believes he will be the one toy heading off to college with Andy) and spend much of the film trying to get there.

Aching for a chance to be left alone to rot seems an odd goal to power the plot, but the toys' other options are to be thrown into the trash or to accept adoption by a new set of kids ― at a day care center called Sunnyside where everyone is at first made to feel welcome by the aged, wise pink teddy bear (Ned Beatty) who is in charge of the toys.

There is an uncomfortable parallel between what the toys are going through and what senior citizens experience ― no one really wants them anymore and they find themselves nudged into a bright, clean new facility seemingly designed especially for them. Except their loved ones gradually turn into strangers. When Woody says, "I'm callin' it, guys ― we're closing up shop," it effectively means he's accepting retirement ― or worse. For a toy, not to be played with by a child anymore seems tantamount to death.

Yet the toys are resolved to make the best of the situation until it turns out that the teddy bear is a ruthless tyrant and that he has welcomed the newbies to daycare because he needs victims. The center has a special room for toddlers who scamper around madly dunking the toys in paint and treating them roughly. The toys resolve to escape this situation and make their way back to Andy's place ― because, yes, they believe they'll be better off in Andy's attic than being played with by small children. I repeat: this movie is odd.

Pak Beat Somerset By 8 Runs

Pakistan 264 (Shahzaib Hasan 105, Fawad Alam 97)

Somerset 256-9 (de Bruyn 122 not out, Saeed Ajmal 3-40)

Shahzaib Hasan scored a century, Fawad Alam fell three runs short and debutant Lewis Gregory produced a three-wicket maiden before Pakistan beat Somerset by eight runs in their tour game ahead of the Twenty20 and One-Day International series against England.

Pakistan were bowled out for 264 before Somerset, for whom Zander de Bruyn scored an unbeaten 122, closed on 256 for nine in reply.

Hasan made 105 and Alam 97 to lay the foundations for a solid batting effort before a collapse, inspired by Gregory, who dismissed Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal in the 48th over, saw them lose their last seven wickets for 53 runs.

Hasan hit ten fours and two sixes, sharing a partnership of 169 with Alam, who stroked seven fours and two sixes. The two rebuilt Pakistan’s innings after opener Mohammad Hafeez and Azhar Ali were dismissed by Mark Turner without scoring.

Mohammad Yousuf made 26 before he was run out by Somerset’s captain Peter Trego but after the efforts of Shahzaib and Alam, Kamran Akmal (12 not out) was the only other player to reach double figures as Gregory returned four for 49, Turner three for 52 and Zander de Bruyn one for 38.

De Bruyn was at the crease early when Craig Kieswetter fell for five and he put on 90 for the second with Nick Compton (50) and then 57 for the third wicket with James Hildreth (31) as Somerset appeared to be putting themselves on course for victory.

However, like Pakistan, they too suffered a middle-order collapse as Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal claimed three wickets apiece with captain Shahid Afridi taking a brace to stall Somerset’s progress.

Despite de Bruyn’s unbeaten 122 in 142 balls, with ten fours and a six, they were unable to mount a late charge as Pakistan held on to claim a morale-boosting win.

The first Twenty20 International takes place on 5th September in Cardiff and the match was being played while allegations of spot-fixing in the Lord’s Test continue to be investigated.

The PCB has revealed that the three players at the centre of the allegations – Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif – will not feature in the limited overs part of the tour.

Pakistan’s preparations for the series were given two further jolts, first when Umar Akmal was hit in the face during practice and then when Abdul Razzaq injured his back and was unable to bowl.

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Fifa 11 Demo Pc DownloadFifa 11 Demo Pc Download| Fifa 11 Demo Pc| Fifa 11| Fifa 11 Demo| Pes 11 Demo Pc| Fifa 11 Demo Download: Electronic Arts? announced today that a fully playable demo of EA SPORTS FIFA 11 is available to download beginning today for the PlayStation 3 at the PLAYSTATION Store, for the Xbox Live Gold Members from Xbox Live Marketplace, and for PC at WWW.FIFA.EASPORTS.COM . Xbox Live Silver Members will have access to the demo from Sept. 23.

Play as Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen and Olympique Lyonnais and experience how FIFA 11 reinvents player authenticity�on and off the ball�with all-new Personality+. Individual abilities are now reflected in-game, allowing clear differentiation for every player on the pitch. Plus, experience true freedom in man-to-man interactions with 360° Fight for Possession that transforms physical play from lateral jostling to full 360° collisions and new Pro Passing, where pass accuracy is determined by a gamer's ability on the control pad, and player skill, situation and urgency on the pitch. The FIFA 11 demo features an exhibition match with 3 minute halves in Real Madrid's home stadium, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, and users will be able to upload created in-game videos to EA SPORTS Football World. Fans who go to Facebook? to play EA SPORTS FIFA Superstars and complete achievements will receive exclusive access to Arsenal and Emirates Stadium to play in the FIFA 11 demo.

EA SPORTS today also unveiled its global lineup of international football stars that will adorn FIFA 11 packaging and be integrated into marketing and advertising campaigns around the world. FIFA 11 will be localized into 18 languages and available in 51 countries. Led by the 28-year-old Brazilian, Kaka, the 17 global superstars hail from 15 countries, represent 14 different teams and play in 9 international football leagues, an ideal match for the World's best-selling* sports videogame. With 2 FIFA World CupTM titles, 5 Champions League titles, 32 national championships and 1 European title, EA SPORTS presents the strongest team of cover athletes it has ever assembled for its FIFA franchise.

"It is a great honor to unite so many exceptional football players on the FIFA 11 team of cover athletes," said Matt Bilbey, Vice President of Football, EA SPORTS. "This mix of superstars from all over the world, each with their own unique style and passion for the game, and their different kind of amazing playing styles perfectly represents what FIFA 11 stands for � a true authentic and global football game of unprecedented quality."

Austrailian Open Tennis Final 2010

Latest News: Serena Williams put an end to Justsine Henin’s hopes of a Grand Slam title on her return from retirement with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win in the Australian Open final on Saturday. Williams withstood a determined challenge from Henin before securing her fifth Australian Open title and 12th Grand Slam singles championship overall. Henin, who had most of the crowd support at Rod Laver Arena, couldn’t match her fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters’ feat of winning in her Grand Slam comeback tournament. Clijsters won last year’s U.S. Open on her return from a two-year retirement after getting married and having a baby. Williams won the last four games Saturday to clinch the final in just over two hours, falling on her back in celebration after match point before shaking hands with Henin at the net.

“It’s good to have her back, it’s exciting,” Williams said of Henin. “She can definitely be No. 1, especially with our ranking system, if she keeps doing well.”

Still, it was an impressive run by Henin. She lost in the final of the Brisbane International tournament to Clijsters two weeks ago.

The unranked and unseeded Henin then beat four seeded players en route to the Australian Open final, including No. 5 and Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva in the second round.

“It’s been a very emotional two weeks for me,” said Henin, who put her hand on her heart as she thanked the crowd for support. “I thought it would never happen to me again. I’d like to congratulate Serena. She’s a real champion.”

Henin saved two break points to hold for 3-3 in a four-game run in the second set, winning 13 of the last 14 points in a dominant finish to the set. She maintained the superiority early in the deciding set, increasing that to 18 of 19 points before Williams held serve to level the third set at 1-1.

Williams, with her right thigh and left knee heavily taped as it had been for much of the tournament, staged her own resurgence, breaking Henin in the next game to go up 2-1. Henin broke Williams’ serve in the next game, but the American broke back in the next to go up 3-2, a lead she never relinquished.

“I thought I was just giving it to her at that point,” Williams said. “I didn’t want to go out like that. I literally said to myself, ‘I need to man up and start playing better.”’.

Williams held her serve in the next game with a second-service ace to go up 4-2, then broke again in the next game to take her within a game of the title.

The American holds an 8-6 lead in career meetings between the pair, including a 6-2, 6-0 win in Miami in 2008. At the time, it equaled the worst loss for a reigning No. 1, and Henin quit tennis two months later.

Henin won the Australian Open title in 2004. She quit from the 2006 final with stomach problems while trailing Amelie Mauresmo 6-1, 2-0.

Williams’ 12th singles major matched American great Billie Jean King’s career total. King was at the stadium on Saturday night to take part in a pre-match ceremony to honor the 40-year anniversary of Margaret Court’s four Grand Slam tournament wins in 1970.

“Billie, we are tied,” Williams said. “So I’ve reached my goal.”

Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are Williams’ next goal, with 18 majors each.

“Honestly, I’m just doing what I can. I obviously enjoy playing in Melbourne, clearly,” Williams said. “I never thought I could catch up with Martina, because she’s such an amazing champion.”

The men’s doubles final between Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States and Daniel Nestor of Canada and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia was scheduled for later Saturday. The Bryans have won the title here three of the past four years and were losing finalists the two previous years.

The men’s final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray will be held Sunday night, where Murray will attempt to become the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936 to win a Grand Slam major.

The Australian Open is Murray’s 17th Grand Slam tournament, which is how many attempts Federer needed before winning for the first time at Wimbledon seven years ago against Mark Philippoussis.

Murray was beaten 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 in the U.S. Open final in 2008.

Usa Vs The World Football

Usa Vs The World Football,  This Saturday at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, the "world" will get to see how far it has come in the Team USA vs. the World game, matching some of the top

Nbc Olympic Coverage,Nbc Olympic Tv Schedule

Nbc Olympic Coverage,Nbc Olympic Tv Schedule, Nbc Olympic Coverage ,NEW YORK — A look at NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics: NIGHTLY NEWS: Considering NBC was broadcasting 10 hours, 25 minutes of Olympics material on Sunday, it seemed odd to turn on NBC’s “Nightly News” to see so much about the Olympics.? Brian Williams anchored from Vancouver and led the broadcast with a nearly five-minute summary of Olympics news, including a report on Saturday night’s race by speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno that covered the same ground as one done by Al Michaels on NBC an hour earlier. There was a meaty report by Chris Jansing on the aftermath of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili’s death. Later in the newscast Lester Holt profiled Ohno and there was a feature about American Alpine skiers training on bicycles in the desert.

Williams did not ignore other news, but it was clear the world according to NBC was dominated Sunday by the Olympics.

The “CBS Evening News” led with a report on the offensive in Afghanistan and the shooting at an Alabama college; it had less than two minutes of Olympics news wrapped into a single report. “World News” on ABC led with Sunday’s bickering between Vice President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Dick Cheney, and the Afghanistan story. David Muir did an Olympics wrap-up.

“The eyes of the world are on Vancouver,” said NBC News spokeswoman Lauren Kapp. “In every broadcast we produce, we select what we feel best reflects the news of the day. The level of our coverage is completely appropriate for what is the biggest international planned event of the year.”

No one would say the Olympics aren’t news; NBC’s ratings attest to public interest in the games. And if NBC News can be accused of hyping Olympics news, it could also be argued that ABC and CBS don’t want to play it up to give its rival more attention.

But anyone who wanted a brief respite from the Olympics to watch Williams explore the rest of the world didn’t have much chance Sunday.

HIGHLIGHT: Bob Costas. His smooth work Sunday deserves mention, since hosts are so easily taken for granted. Costas offered a moving tribute to Kumaritashvili. Sharing the story of an American pairs skater competing against his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day was inspiring. And he let American skier Hannah Kearney narrate a tape of her gold medal moguls run, then drily noted her obvious audition for the 2014 Olympics broadcasting team.

LOWLIGHT: The prime-time profile of Ohno already felt like a repeat – on the third night of the Olympics.

RATINGS: For a second straight night, the Olympics were a hit. Saturday’s telecast, which featured Ohno’s silver medal performance and Kearney capturing the country’s first gold medal in Vancouver, was seen by 26.2 million people, according to the Nielsen Co.

That was more than any night of NBC’s coverage in Turin, Italy, four years ago.

Those ratings are particularly heartening to NBC considering figure skating, generally the most popular event for TV viewers, hadn’t started yet. Saturday also tends to be the least-watched night of television each week, and NBC’s coverage was padded because the postponement of a men’s Alpine skiing event unexpectedly left the network with time to fill.

NORDIC: Al Trautwig and Chad Salmela brought appropriate enthusiasm to the exciting Nordic combined finish, where silver medalist Johnny Spillane was the first American ever to earn a medal in this event. We did enjoy this Trautwig remark: “If you’ve been a longtime Nordic combined Olympics watcher, you can’t believe what you’re seeing.” Yes, both of you.

SWEET SHOT: Ending the prime-time broadcast with the picture of Canadian gold medalist Alexandre Bilodeau hugging his brother Frederic, who suffers from cerebral palsy, was lovely.

Wide Angle Anil Kumble

Wide Angle Anil Kumble, Bangalore, March 18 � From cricketer to photographer, Anil Kumble emerges in a different avatar with his coffee table book 'Wide Angle � Candid Moments From My Playing Days' that brings together his abiding passions of cricket, photography and wildlife.



As batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar writes in the foreword, the spin wizard would tell his teammates: 'As long as I am in the team, you will have no privacy.'

'This book will give you some insight into what happens in a cricketer's life outside of the game itself,' Kumble said at a function here Wednesday at which Australian spin master Shane Warne was also present.



Speaking on the occasion, Warne recalled his long association with Kumble and said: 'He is a rare combination of a gentleman and a fierce competitor and one of the jewels of the sport.'

'Wide Angle', shot entirely on Canon equipment, delves into the personal experiences of one of the toughest men to have played the game, his unique take on men and matters subtly woven around stories in the dressing room, stories on tour and the sheer joy of capturing moments in history.

With a Canon camera in hand, Kumble began to take pictures as a teenager to stop a 'good moment from running away', making 'Wide Angle' a repository of memories, intense, casual, and celebratory.

UB Group Chairman Vijay Mallya said at the book launch: 'Anil's eye for detail, grit and meticulous planning have led him to take on any challenges be it on-field or off it.

' 'Wide Angle is a precious coming together of this unique game changing ability. We are proud of his leadership for Royal Challengers. It is Anil's mentorship and experience that makes Royal Challengers one of the most sought after teams by the IPL (Indian Premier League) fans.'

Kumble captains the Royal Challengers Bangalore while Warne leads the Rajasthan Royals, two of the eight teams in IPL season three

Alok Bharadwaj, senior vice president, Canon India, said: 'We are proud to participate in a living legend's memorable journey.' Gbreakingnews.com