News archive from Thursday, 15 March 2012, page 5
Bears acquire Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall
Almost three years ago, the Chicago Bears traded for Jay Cutler after years of unsuccessfully trying to develop their own quarterback. Now, they’ve traded for the wide receiver he worked so well with in Denver. The Bears have packaged two third-round...
On last day free, Rod Blagojevich offers last words
CHICAGO - Prison-bound former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Wednesday he has faith in his appeal and that his legal saga "is not over." Blagojevich spoke to crowds of reporters and well-wishers outside his Chicago home less than 24...
'No smoking gun' in Afghan rampage, Pentagon officials say
WASHINGTON - As the Army staff sergeant suspected of killing 16 civilians was flown out of Afghanistan, two military officials told McClatchy on Wednesday that investigators combing his medical records had found "no smoking gun" to explain...
It’s not too early to plant tomatoes. A new book will help you through the entire process
Mike McGrath is a chatty sort of guy. One of the things he likes to yak most about are his tomatoes, not to mention his adventures in growing them. Based on his personal experiences, You Bet Your Garden Guide to Growing Great Tomatoes is rather like a...
Michelle Obama wears Marchesa to state dinner
NEW YORK -- Michelle Obama chose an off-the-shoulder Marchesa gown for her duties as hostess at a White House state dinner honoring the British prime minister and his wife. The designer of the gown, Georgina Chapman, and her husband, movie mogul...
Medical records offer few clues to motive in Afghan shooting
WASHINGTON -- As the Army staff sergeant suspected of killing 16 civilians was flown out of Afghanistan, two military officials told McClatchy Newspapers on Wednesday that investigators combing his medical records had found "no smoking gun"...
Constant injuries becoming Achilles' heel for Woods
Now it's the left Achilles tendon's turn to withstand the scrutiny. Last year, Tiger Woods' left knee shared attention as golf's Most Worrisome Body Part. A year earlier, it was the neck. And before that … OK, that part wasn't exactly injured. The...
Santorum tries to maintain momentum as Romney holds onto delegate lead
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- After a pair of pivotal Southern tests, the Republican presidential race has become a battle between Mitt Romney's grind-it-out delegate arithmetic and Rick Santorum's popular momentum. It's not exactly an even nomination fight at...
Miami corner becomes new spot to dump sex offenders
MiamiHerald.com/columnists After Melissa Nelson moved into her little apartment off Northeast 79th Street a year ago, she noticed a certain fashion accessory prevalent in her new neighborhood: “All these guys walking around with black ankle...
Cardinals agree to terms with Snyder on 5-year deal
The Arizona Cardinals have signed guard/tackle Adam Snyder to a five-year contract. Snyder spent the first seven years of his career with the San Francisco 49ers. He played in all 16 regular season games last season for the 49ers and made 13 starts at...
Posey gets first spring hit, Giants tie Indians
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- San Francisco catcher Buster Posey made his first spring hit count as he recovers from a serious leg injury, hitting a home run in the Giants' 2-2, 10-inning tie with Cleveland on Wednesday. Serving as the DH, Posey hit a 1-1...
Obama, Cameron vow to stay the course in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday that they didn't see a need to accelerate the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, regardless of violent outbreaks abroad or war weariness at home. "I...
Chiefs ink RB Hillis
The Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday signed free agent running back Peyton Hillis. Hillis, who has spent the past two seasons in Cleveland, reunites with former Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, now in the same position with Kansas City. The...
Reds Chapman pitches three innings against Padres
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Aroldis Chapman pitched more than two innings in a big league game for the first time, allowing one run over three innings of the Cincinnati Reds' 9-4 loss to a San Diego Padres in a game between split squads Wednesday. Chapman...
Recap: San Francisco vs. Cleveland
The San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Indians played to a 2-2, 10-inning tie on Wednesday. Buster Posey's solo home run in the sixth inning tied the game at two. Matt Cain gave up two runs and five hits over 3 2/3 innings for the Giants. Asdrubal...
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- 11:05 Daily Deal: Beer, brats and baseball at Omni San Diego
- 11:04 Haas pulls out in Duesseldorf
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- 10:59 Lea Michele has book scheduled for 2014 release
- 10:58 Kilpatrick 'terrified' of rehabbing knee in prison, wants new lawyer
- 10:56 Querrey loses to Roger-Vasselin at Nice Open
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