Monthly Archives: December 2011

Rose Bowl Preview: The Ultimate Style Clash Source: SI Stewart Mandel and Andy Staples analyze the keys to the Rose Bowl clash between Oregon and Wisconsin. No. 6 Oregon (11-2) vs. No. 9 Wisconsin (11-2) Jan. 2, 5 p.m. ET (ESPN) CLICK HERE FOR MORE BOWL PREVIEWS For much of its 98-year history, The Granddaddy … Continue reading

NEWARK — Mikhy Robinson, the 2-year-old boy killed by a gunshot to the head in Newark's South Ward this morning, was a playful, friendly and outgoing child, according to neighbors on St. James Place, the quiet residential street where Mikhy lived with his family. "He was loving, full of energy," said Brenton Smith, the landlord … Continue reading

Alex Rodriguez, fresh from his fancy experimental German knee therapy, has been spotted in Boise, Idaho with former WWE wrestler Torrie Wilson. According to various witnesses, the pair have been seen at the local gym. A-Rod's dating history since breaking up with wife Cynthia Rodriguez has been notably full of blondes, from stripper Joslyn Morse … Continue reading

Whenever my former editor, the venerable and recently retired Judith Jones, looks at a cookbook proposal, she asks herself whether the writer has anything new and worthwhile to contribute to the cookbook canon. For the most part, Jones selected winners: Julia Child, Marcella Hazan, Claudia Roden, Lidia Bastianich, Madhur Jaffrey, and others.Today, when there are … Continue reading

ESPN.com news servicesTEMPE, Ariz. -- Oklahoma was gaining yards in bits instead of its usual chunks. Its defense was solid before giving up a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter to lose nearly all of a 21-point lead.Then a camera fell from the sky.It wasn't always pretty, but the Sooners grinded out a win, … Continue reading

Brock Lesnar fought only three times in the past two and a half years thanks to an intestinal ailment.Brock Lesnar LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Brock Lesnar took one last kick to his stomach and crumpled at the side of the cage, unable to fight back when Alistair Overeem pounced. Lesnar had been finished by a … Continue reading

It feels strange to even think it, let alone say it out loud.These new Los Angeles Clippers have known each other less than a few weeks. Enough time to learn names and faces, but not much more. Tendencies, personalities, strengths and weaknesses, all that will take much more time.And yet somehow, after watching them soundly … Continue reading

And involved they were. All five Bulls starters finished in double figures, and all five had at least five rebounds and one assist. Luol Deng turned in his usual 19-point, 8-rebound performance, Joakim Noah had 19 and eight, and Rip Hamilton, looking smoother every game, chipped in with 16 points, five rebounds and a pair … Continue reading

By Neil December 31, 2011 12:30AM The Clippers’ Chris Paul goes up for a shot as Derrick Rose defends Friday in Los Angeles. | Mark J. Terrill~AP storyidforme: 23504312 tmspicid: 8692003 fileheaderid: 3918100 Updated: December 31, 2011 2:07AM LOS ANGELES — “It’s going to be Lob City.” That’s how Blake Griffin reacted to news that … Continue reading

BRONX, NY, Dec 08, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Selecting a holiday entertaining recipe that's flavorful, easy toprepare and unique can be a daunting task. This year, go for "the wowfactor," but keep it simple. "The holidays can be a stressful time to entertain," said MarkHirschorn, Director of Veal Operations and a graduate of Hyde ParkCulinary … Continue reading