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Murdoch Denies Knowledge of News of the World Phone-Hacking Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:28PMNews Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch denied any knowledge of phone-hacking and payments to police at his News of the World tabloid, blaming “people I trusted” during three hours of questioning by British lawmakers that was interrupted by a protester attacking him with a foam pie.
Murdoch Denies Knowledge of Phone-Hacking Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:44PMNews Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch denied any knowledge of phone-hacking and payments to police at News of the World, blaming “people I trusted” during questioning that was interrupted by a protester
Instant view: Murdoch attacked as defends self to UK parliament Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:23PMLONDON (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch was attacked by a protester on Tuesday while giving evidence to a British parliamentary committee at which he defended his son and his company over a scandal that has rocked the British establishment.
Murdoch Wasn't 'Responsible' for Phone Hacking Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:57AMRupert Murdoch defended News Corp.'s reputation in testimony before U.K. lawmakers on what he told them was "the most humble day of my life"
Tampa Bay Rays Need to Shift from Buyer to Seller at the Trade Deadline Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:40AMIt is time to give up on the 2011 season for the Rays . I know it's early. I know there is still a lot of baseball left to be played. Yeah, I get it. I also get that the Rays just cannot hang with the Red Sox or the Yankees this year. They don't have the ponies. They also don't have the money. So what do they do from here? Stock up. Trade BJ Upton now while he has some value. Don't wait until he ...
Murdoch Endures ‘Most Humble Day’ as He Defends News Corp. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:12AMRupert Murdoch defended News Corp.’s reputation over the phone-hacking scandal at his News of the World tabloid before U.K. lawmakers on what he told them was “the most humble day of my life.”
Who's up for the Mercury Music Prize? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:51AMThe overall winner of the best British album of the year will be crowned after a ceremony on September 6. In the meantime, the 12 albums chosen by the panel of journalists, radio DJs and musicians offer an intriguing snapshot of the state of British music.
Mercury Prize shortlist announced Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:20AMThe shortlist for the 2011 Mercury Prize has been announced, with former winners Elbow and PJ Harvey and this year's record breaker Adele among the nominees.
Craig always ‘wanted to play a cowboy’ Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:55AMBond actor Daniel Craig has described his role as a cowboy in Cowboys & Aliens as a "lucky break" because he always wanted to star in a Western.
UK police under scrutiny as Murdoch tries to damp fire Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:46PMRupert Murdoch’s British newspaper business, mired in a widening scandal stemming from phone hacking, pledged on Sunday to fully cooperate with inquiries by police, who themselves are under mounting pressure for being too close to his media empire.
WRAPUP 1-UK police under scrutiny as Murdoch tries to damp fire Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:12PM* Focus narrows on Murdochs after executives resign * British lawmaker not swayed by Rupert Murdoch apology * Pressure mounts on police LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's Britishnewspaper ...
Murdoch 'We're sorry'; pressure mounts on UK police Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:02PM"We are sorry," Rupert Murdoch said in British newspapers today.
Murdoch says 'sorry' as pressure mounts on UK police Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:53PM"We are sorry," Rupert Murdoch said in British newspapers on Saturday, as he tried to quell the uproar over a phone-hacking scandal that has claimed his top two newspaper executives and put pressure on police and politicians.
WRAPUP 3-Murdoch: 'We're sorry'; pressure mounts on UK police Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:37PMLONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - * Top News Corp aides quit,focus narrows on Murdochs * UK lawmaker not swayed by apology * Pressure mounts on police (Adds fresh police accusations, British lawmaker comment) ...
For starters, Rays vs. Red Sox Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:58AMUpdate 2:52 p.m. RHP Jeremy Hellickson will start on Tuesday against the Yankees (making that a career-long 16 days between starts), but manager Joe Maddon said they still haven't decided who will pitch Monday (either RHP Alex Cobb or LHP Alex Torres will likely get called up from Triple-A Durham). There could be an announcement later this afternoon. *RHP Wade Davis (right forearm strain) threw ...
Murdoch says, 'We're sorry' for hacking scandal Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:58AMLONDON : "We are sorry," Rupert Murdoch said in British newspapers on Saturday, as News Corp tried to quell the uproar over a phone-hacking scandal that has shaken the company and claimed its top two newspaper executives.
Red Sox Live Blog: John Lackey, Three Home Runs Lead Red Sox Past Rays 9-5 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:13AMFinal, Red Sox 9-5: You love him. You hate him. Right now, you can't live without him. John Lackey has won two straight starts, and with all the injuries to the rotation has suddenly emerged as one of the more dependable figures on this staff. Lackey gives up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings, striking out seven. The bullpen does the job from there, although Jonathan Papelbon did give up a run ...
Red Sox Vs. Rays: Sox Start Second Half Against Division Rival Rays Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:23PMThe Red Sox will try and keep their momentum from before the All-Star break going as they open the second half against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's been five days since the Red Sox finished the first half of the season with a sweep of the Orioles in Fenway Park, establishing themselves as the best team in the League at the All-Star break. The Rays did not finish nearly so strong, going 2-4 in their ...
Will Carroll: Mets' medical staff proves versatile, vital Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:54PMIt's not actually the halfway point, but the All-Star Game serves as the unofficial version for baseball, giving rise to all sorts of "what to expect in the second half" articles, as well as looks back at the first half.
Murdochs Are Next Target of U.K. Lawmakers as Brooks Quits Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:31PMNews Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch and his son, James, are under mounting pressure from U.K. lawmakers to take responsibility for a phone-hacking scandal
Murdochs Are Next Target of U.K. Lawmakers as Rebekah Brooks Steps Down Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:07PMNews Corp. (NWSA) Chairman Rupert Murdoch and his son, James, are under mounting pressure from U.K. lawmakers to take responsibility for a phone-hacking scandal after bowing to calls for Rebekah Brooks to resign.
Blog » Movie Cricket Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:20AMJuly 10 2011 photo of Rupert Murdoch and his News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks (right) who has resigned, the company confirmed Friday July 15 2011, as they battle a series of crises including accusations of phone hacking and police corruption.
News Corp.’s U.K. Newspaper CEO Brooks Resigns Amid Scandal Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:19AMRebekah Brooks, the News Corp. executive at the center of a phone-hacking scandal that forced the closure of a 168-year-old U.K. tabloid she edited, has resigned amid pressure from politicians and shareholders.
Bankruptcies Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:29AMThe following businesses or individuals filed bankruptcy petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy court in Tampa for the period April 18 to 22. Chapter 7 filings are for companies and/or individuals whose assets are being liquidated to pay creditors. Chapter 11 is for companies seeking to reorganize while under bankruptcy court protection; and Chapter 13 is for individuals who are working out a ...
Theater review: Theatre Pro Rata's 'Waiting for Godot' benefits from its strange setting Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:18AMSometimes, the "secret ingredient" in a recipe is something common; the usual element used in an unusual way can make a good dish a great one.
Rays set rotation for Sox series: Price, Shields, Niemann Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:34PMThe Rays have set their rotation for this weekend's series with the first-place Red Sox, and LHP David Price will start Friday night, apparently over the "turf toe" issue that kept him out of the All-Star game. Price will be countered by Red Sox LH Andrew Miller in Friday's series opener. RHP James Shields will start Saturday, with RHP John Lackey going for Boston. On Sunday, it will be RHP Jeff ...
Jim Litke: All-Star Game should be scrapped Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:00AMAbsent from the endless discussions about how to improve baseball's All-Star game was the one that would solve all the problems immediately. End it. Seriously. Would anyone other than
Red Sox Mailbag: Coco Crisp's Abilities in Center Field Will Likely Prevent Return to Boston Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:12AMEditor's note: Part 1 of Tony Lee’s All-Star break mailbag ran on Wednesday. You can read it by clicking here. Below is Part 2. Hey Tony, I am a first-time writer, but a long-time fan of not only the Red Sox, but also your mailbag. Why hasn’t Hideki Okajima been recalled from Triple-A? He is 5-0 with a 1.57 ERA, and has been absolutely dominant. Even though he struggled somewhat this year with ...
How to improve baseball's All-Star game? End it Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:45AMAbsent from the endless discussions about how to improve baseball's All-Star game was the one that would solve all the problems immediately. End it. Seriously. Would anyone other than Bud Selig notice? Or care? And just imagine if the idea gets traction across the sports spectrum.
SPENCER SPARKS SIMCOCK SUCCESS Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:13AMJamie Spencer and David Simcock enjoyed major success last weekend on opposite sides of the Atlantic before combining at the more humble surroundings of Lingfield.
Murdoch Digital Ambition for BSkyB Dashed by Tabloid Scandal Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:32AMRupert Murdoch’s News Corp. spent two decades building the largest U.K. pay-television company. His efforts to leverage that into new digital businesses were dashed by a scandal at a 168-year-old tabloid.
Joe Posnanski: Why tying the World Series to the All-Star Game is a mistake Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:21PMTying home field in the World Series to the All-Star Game was supposed to make the Midsummer Classic more meaningful. Sadly, contends Joe Posnanski, it's made things even worse.
MLB Capsules - Overall: Needles have Clemens DNA, steroids; fakery claimed Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:12PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors said Wednesday that needles and cotton balls Roger Clemens’ former trainer says he used to inject the star pitcher tested positive for Clemens’ DNA and anabolic steroids — evidence the defense said was faked.
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. Drops BSkyB Bid in Rare Defeat Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:01PMRupert Murdoch’s News Corp. abandoned a $12.6 billion bid for full control of British Sky Broadcasting after allegations of phone-hacking prompted an unprecedented political backlash
Beckett scratched from All-Star game Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:40PMPHOENIX -- Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett was scratched from the All-Star game Tuesday night after feeling soreness in his left knee while warming up in the bullpen.
Week 15 Fantasy Hitting Planner Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:11PMDoes the All-Star game shortened week have an impact on who you play and who you sit? Our Scott White says it certainly does. He shares his recommendations for the week ahead (such as it is) in his Hitting Planner.
Midseason awards: Indians, Pirates in conversation for a change Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:07PMIt's the halfway point of the baseball season. And who expected the Indians to be near the top of their division and the Pirates in contention? Both skippers garner honors as Scott Miller hands out his midseason awards.
How to improve the All-Star game? End it Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:53PMAbsent from the endless discussions about how to improve baseball's All-Star game was the one that would solve all the problems immediately.
Healthy pitching staff is Boston's second half goal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:50PMBOSTON - "The best way to get your season derailed," manager Terry Francona said in spring, "is not to have enough pitching."
Week 15 Fantasy Pitching Planner Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:41PMThe short post-All Star Game week is always a tricky one for owners to navigate, especially when it comes to setting the right rotation. Al Melchior tells you who is and isn't starting in Week 15 in his Pitching Planner.
Sliders: Not all All Stars are created equal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:41PMAll Stars come in all shapes and sizes. While some are lineup locks from here on out, others may have already peaked. Our Scott White shares his Fantasy forecast for each and every All Star in his Sliders.
AL-best Red Sox look forward Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:08PMThe Boston Red Sox return from the all-star break with the best record in the American League and their horrible start a distant memory.
AL stifled again in second straight All-Star loss Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:39PMshare: digg facebook twitter The 5-1 loss to the National League on Tuesday night leaves the AL outscored 8-2 in the last two All-Star games and gives the NL champion the home field in the World Series for the second year in a row. Cabrera left with slight oblique soreness and said as he made a quick exit from the ballpark that he didn't think it would keep him out when regular season play ...
Article: News Of The World Closing Following Phone Hacking Scandal Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:41PMThe Murdoch media empire unexpectedly jettisoned the News of the World Thursday after a public backlash over the illegal guerrilla tactics it used to expose the rich, the famous and the royal and remain Britain’s best-selling Sunday newspaper.
All-Star Game Rosters Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:07PMTuesday, July 12 At Chase Field, Phoenix (s-starter, elected by fans; m-managers pick; p-players' selection; i-injured, will not play; r-injury replacement; f-Final Vote selection; ss-Sunday starter, ineligible) American League PITCHERS -- p- Josh Beckett (notes) , Boston; m- Aaron Crow (notes) , Kansas City; m- Gio Gonzalez (notes) , Oakland; p,ss- Felix Hernandez (notes) , Seattle; p- Brandon ...
Pitching by the Numers: Leading off Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:07AMAllowing the leadoff hitter to reach base has a dramatic impact on a pitcher's ERA.
MLB All-Star Game: Stage today belongs to future Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:23AMPHOENIX - Tyler Skaggs has played in all-star games for as long as he can remember. But today's XM All-Star Futures Game at Chase Field, the opening baseball event for this week's Phoenix All-Star festivities, holds special significance.
2011 MLB Futures Game: A Position-by-Position Look at the Players Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:02AMThe Futures Game was created some time prior to the first ever matchup between the World and USA squads that took place during the 1999 All-Star break. That first-ever contest featured some top prospects who went on to become big-league superstars. Players like Alfonso Soriano, who won game MVP honors, as well as pitchers J.C. Romero, Mark Mulder and Francisco Cordero, along with position ...
Marriage licenses: July 10 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:00PMElmer Isai Castillo Martinez, 29, Ella Laura Hoffman, 40, Knoxville
MLB All-Star Rosters Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:09PMUpdated AL and NL squads for Tuesday’s Major League Baseball All-Star game in Phoenix