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Toms River Band to Open for Bruce Springsteen in London

Hawk Honey Rachael — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:05 +0000

A Battle of the Bands for the entire world?

"We wanted to support local artists and give them an opportunity on a global scale," said Hard Rock International Head of Music & Artist Relations John Kirkpatrick on this years Hard Rock Rising Global Competition, the largest ever Battle of the Bands driven by the unrelenting passion and raw talent of aspiring ar

Buzzer Beaters: Alex Smith Traded, NHL Realignment and More

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:15:31 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: The San Francisco 49ers agreed to trade quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for draft picks. Smith was replaced midseason by Colin Kaepernick, who led the Niners to the Super Bowl, so he’s probably happy to have a shot at a starting job again. [S.F. Chronicle] At [...]

6 Myths About Heart Disease Debunked to Keep You Healthy

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:55:09 +0000

February is American Heart Month, which is a good time to take stock of your ticker to make sure you’re doing all you can to remain healthy and happy. An astonishing one in three death occurs because of heart disease and stroke – that comes out to roughly 2,220 deaths daily. If you think you [...]

NFL Playoffs — Championship Recap: 49ers, Ravens Win, Will Meet in Super Bowl XLVII

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:48:18 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers rallied past the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC title, and the Baltimore Ravens upset the New England Patriots for the AFC crown. San Francisco and Baltimore, coached by brothers Jim and John Harbaugh respectively, will meet in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 in New Orleans. Here's a recap of Sunday's conference title games:

Notre Dame Linebacker Manti Te'o's Dying Girlfriend Was a Hoax

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:41:23 +0000

In early September, Notre Dame linebacker and Heisman Trophy candidate Manti Te’o—just days after learning of the death of his girlfriend—led the Fighting Irish to an emotional upset of then-#10 Michigan State. However, in one of the most bizarre twists we’ve seen in college football, it now appears that the whole story about a dying girlfriend was a hoax.

Wal-Mart Plans to Hire 100,000 Veterans

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:03:45 +0000

The national unemployment rate spiked following the 2008 financial crash, and it has remained stubbornly high ever since. Unfortunately, it has been even worse for returning American servicemembers. Today, though, Wal-Mart announced a plan to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years.

This Weekend in Sports: NFL Playoffs and the Last Strikeforce Fight

Joe Student — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:26:23 +0000

NFL teams look to take the next step toward the Super Bowl, and a mixed martial arts promotion holds its final event. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday, Jan. 11 Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks Madison Square Garden, New York; 8 p.m. (ET) on ESPN Chicago (19-14) trailed Indiana by a game in [...]

NFL Playoffs — Wild Card Recap: Seahawks, Ravens Advance With Wild Card Round Victories

Joe Student — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:00:01 +0000

The Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens each won in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday. Here’s a recap of each game: Seattle 24 — Washington 14 Marshawn Lynch ran for 132 yards, including a go-ahead, 27-yard touchdown with 7:08 to play, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Washington Redskins, 24-14, in [...]

NHL Lockout Ends as Players, Owners Reach Tentative Agreement

Joe Student — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:01:30 +0000

The National Hockey League and its players’ union reached a tentative agreement to end the league’s 113-day lockout on Sunday. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr announced the deal early Sunday morning in New York after a 16-hour bargaining session in Manhattan, which started on Saturday. The new collective bargaining agreement [...]

This Weekend in Sports: NFL, College Hoops and UFC 155

Joe Student — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:23:00 +0000

A storied college basketball rivalry and a UFC title fight take place on a weekend when NFL playoff spots will be determined. Here’s what to watch: Friday, Dec. 28 Meineke Car Care Bowl — Minnesota vs. Texas Tech Reliant Stadium, Houston; 9 p.m. (ET) on ESPN Minnesota (6-6) faces Texas Tech (7-5) in a battle [...]

Westboro Baptist Church to Protest Newtown Funerals; Internet Retaliates

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:09:13 +0000

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for protesting the funerals of U.S. armed servicemen and women, announced that they plan to picket the upcoming funerals of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. This did not go over well on the Internet.

Monday Night Football: Cam Newton Leads Carolina Panthers over Philadelphia Eagles, 30-22

Joe Student — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:13:27 +0000

Cam Newton threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores, and the Carolina Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 30-22, in Philadelphia on Monday night. Newton threw for 306 yards and ran for 52 more, as Carolina (3-8) sent Philadelphia (3-8) to its seventh straight loss. Eagles’ fans called for the firing of longtime [...]

Ben Roethlisberger Injured As Steelers Top Chiefs, 16-13, in OT

Joe Student — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:27:08 +0000

Lawrence Timmons’ interception in overtime set up Shaun Suisham’s game-winning 23-yard field goal, and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 16-13, at rain-soaked Heinz Field on Monday night. The Steelers won despite losing starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a shoulder injury after he was sacked by Tamba Hali and Justin Houston early in [...]

Molson Coors Wants the NHL to Pay Them for All the Beer People Aren't Drinking

Mike Adams — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:28:04 +0000

Executives at Molson Coors, the oldest and largest beer company in Canada, are not very happy with this whole NHL lockout thing. The brewing giant says the lockout is to blame for a sobering decline in beer sales.

Monday Night Football: Texans Beat Jets, 23-17, to Stay Undefeated

Joe Student — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:30:36 +0000

Arian Foster ran for 152 yards and a touchdown, and the Houston Texans beat the New York Jets, 23-17, in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday night. Kareem Jackson intercepted Jets’ quarterback Mark Sanchez with 1:51 left to preserve the victory for Houston (5-0). The Texans and the Atlanta Falcons are the NFL’s only remaining unbeaten [...]

NFL 2012 Season — Week Five Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:30:22 +0000

Drew Brees broke a long-standing NFL record, and several other teams won close games in the closing minutes on Sunday. Here’s a recap of all of this week’s games: New Orleans 31 — San Diego 24 Drew Brees threw a touchdown pass in his 48th straight game to break Johnny Unitas’ 52-year-old NFL record, and [...]

At Ease, Everyone: Experts Say 2013 Bacon Shortage Is a Myth

Donald Deane — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:44:46 +0000

Last week, a U.K. group struck fear in the hearts of bacon lovers everywhere when it predicted an "unavoidable" pork shortage next year. But now experts say there's no real threat of an impending "aporkalypse" here in the U.S. and that the organization's report amounts to nothing more than propaganda. Whew!

Lingerie Football League Fired Referees Now Working NFL Games — You'll Never Guess Why

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:10:54 +0000

As the labor dispute between the NFL and the referees’ union continues, criticism of the replacement officials has been going on for weeks and has only gotten louder after a blown call on 'Monday Night Football' gave Seattle a 14-12 win over Green Bay.

How bad have things gotten for the NFL?

NFL 2012 Season — Week Two Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:11:57 +0000

The New York Giants rallied, the Arizona Cardinals pulled off an upset and the San Francisco 49ers kept rolling. Here’s a recap of Sunday’s Week 2 NFL action: N.Y. Giants 41 — Tampa Bay 34 Eli Manning passed for a career-best 510 yards, and Andre Brown’s 2-yard run with 31 seconds remaining gave the New [...]

NFL 2012 Season – Week One Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:37:40 +0000

Peyton Manning returned to the field, Robert Griffin showed why the Redskins traded up to get him and everyone had something to say about the replacement refs. Here are all the highlights from Week One in the NFL. Chicago 41, Indianapolis 21 Jay Cutler threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns as the Bears blew [...]