Arkansas is 13-10 overall and 1-9 in the Southeastern Conference while LSU is 21-4 overall and 9-1 with nine straight conference wins. Head coach John Pelphrey met with the media to discuss the game on Monday. Following is a partial transcript of his press conference.
"This is a big game for us. LSU is in first overall in the SEC and they are playing better than anybody in our league. They are the only team (the SEC) has ranked (No. 24). I like their team a lot. They are very well-coached and efficient. They get scoring from four or five spots, and they defend and rebound in a big-time way. Any time you have more assists than turnovers, you'll have a chance to win.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
sports by brooks
sports of girlsssssssssssss
chatter among the local running community has long held out hope for a Syracuse marathon, a race that traverses 26.2 miles of Onondaga County’s hills and dales. That doesn’t appear likely any time soon since the local race calendar has already filled up with few open weekends to spare. But don’t despair; that wealth of weekend warriorship got the Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs thinking that a new race series might be in order. So with a partnership linking Parks with Fleet Feet Sports and The New Times, five races are now under the Syrathon 2009 banner. And the funny thing is, when totaled, they add up to 26.1 miles.
“This series really encourages people to get running and go to all the different neighborhoods for the races,” says Sue Straub, the race director of the final event in the series, the five-mile Eastwood Park-to-Park Autumn Run. “If you do them all, you’ve done a marathon, just about. That was a surprise to find out it’s just over 26 miles.”
chatter among the local running community has long held out hope for a Syracuse marathon, a race that traverses 26.2 miles of Onondaga County’s hills and dales. That doesn’t appear likely any time soon since the local race calendar has already filled up with few open weekends to spare. But don’t despair; that wealth of weekend warriorship got the Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs thinking that a new race series might be in order. So with a partnership linking Parks with Fleet Feet Sports and The New Times, five races are now under the Syrathon 2009 banner. And the funny thing is, when totaled, they add up to 26.1 miles.
“This series really encourages people to get running and go to all the different neighborhoods for the races,” says Sue Straub, the race director of the final event in the series, the five-mile Eastwood Park-to-Park Autumn Run. “If you do them all, you’ve done a marathon, just about. That was a surprise to find out it’s just over 26 miles.”
american idol wild card
WILD CARD A WILD THING......
the American viewing audience (and anyone else picking it up overseas and elsewhere) got its first chance to send some people packing. American Idol changed the way it does things again this year, not counting the addition of Kara DioGuardi. To get to the Final 12, you must get through the Top 36. This is being done in a two-part process for Season 8. First, the audience votes forward three of the 12 on a given night. Those three become part of the Final 12 contestants. Since playing along gets you to nine contestants, where do the last three come from? The second part of the process is a wild card phase. Of those 27 not chosen to move forward on the three elimination rounds, the judges choose from those eliminated to be "wild cards," and they and the number four top vote receivers of the three previously aired elimination rounds will "sing for their lives," so to speak. The top three "wild cards" will be chosen by the judges, not the public, and will move forward into the Final 12
the American viewing audience (and anyone else picking it up overseas and elsewhere) got its first chance to send some people packing. American Idol changed the way it does things again this year, not counting the addition of Kara DioGuardi. To get to the Final 12, you must get through the Top 36. This is being done in a two-part process for Season 8. First, the audience votes forward three of the 12 on a given night. Those three become part of the Final 12 contestants. Since playing along gets you to nine contestants, where do the last three come from? The second part of the process is a wild card phase. Of those 27 not chosen to move forward on the three elimination rounds, the judges choose from those eliminated to be "wild cards," and they and the number four top vote receivers of the three previously aired elimination rounds will "sing for their lives," so to speak. The top three "wild cards" will be chosen by the judges, not the public, and will move forward into the Final 12
danica patrick tattoo
Tatoo on Patrick:::::::::::::::::::::
SI deletes flag tattoo from Patrick
Danica Patrick didn’t quite bare all in her most recent Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. While there was an abundance of skin on display, there was one thing that didn’t show up; a tattoo on the small of Patrick’s back. The tattoo was of all things—an American flag.Officials for Sports Illustrated acknowledged digitally removing Patrick’s tattoo
SI deletes flag tattoo from Patrick
Danica Patrick didn’t quite bare all in her most recent Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. While there was an abundance of skin on display, there was one thing that didn’t show up; a tattoo on the small of Patrick’s back. The tattoo was of all things—an American flag.Officials for Sports Illustrated acknowledged digitally removing Patrick’s tattoo
ny post cartoon
NY Post cartoon to link Obama to dead chimp
The New York Post is standing behind a cartoon that some have interpreted as comparing President Barack Obama to a violent chimpanzee gunned down by police. The cartoon in Wednesday's Post by Sean Delonas shows two police officers standing over the body of a bullet-riddled chimp. One of the officers says the other, "They'll have to find someone else to write the next stimulus bill."
Civil rights activist Al Sharpton called the cartoon "troubling at best given the historic racist attacks of African-Americans as being synonymous with monkeys."
But Sharpton said the Post should clarify the point it was trying to make with the cartoon, which was playing off Monday's rampage by a pet chimpanzee in Stamford, Conn., that left a woman severely mauled. Police ended up killing the chimp.
Civil rights activist Al Sharpton called the cartoon "troubling at best given the historic racist attacks of African-Americans as being synonymous with monkeys."
But Sharpton said the Post should clarify the point it was trying to make with the cartoon, which was playing off Monday's rampage by a pet chimpanzee in Stamford, Conn., that left a woman severely mauled. Police ended up killing the chimp.
john salmons
Scratch Salmons Eliminated from tour:
According to many reports, including the Sacramento Bee which apparently had it first, John Salmons and Brad Miller are headed to Chicago for a collection of cheaper players headlined by Andres Nocioni.It was last week that Miller sat at American Airlines Center and we chatted about the possibility of him landing in Dallas. He said he was hopeful.But more than anything, the 7-foot center was eager to leave Sacramento for anywhere, so much so that he canceled a trip he had planned to Hawaii.He didn't want to be more than an hour away from Sacramento, so he rescheduled the vacation to San Diego.As it turned out, he could have done the islands.
According to many reports, including the Sacramento Bee which apparently had it first, John Salmons and Brad Miller are headed to Chicago for a collection of cheaper players headlined by Andres Nocioni.It was last week that Miller sat at American Airlines Center and we chatted about the possibility of him landing in Dallas. He said he was hopeful.But more than anything, the 7-foot center was eager to leave Sacramento for anywhere, so much so that he canceled a trip he had planned to Hawaii.He didn't want to be more than an hour away from Sacramento, so he rescheduled the vacation to San Diego.As it turned out, he could have done the islands.
siohvaughn wade
Wade 's estranged wife : reality of publicity stunt........???????/
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade sued his estranged wife and two of her lawyers Wednesday over accusations the Miami Heat star contracted a sexually transmitted disease through an extramarital affair.
In the lawsuit, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, Wade is seeking at least $50,000 in damages from each defendant.
Siohvaughn Wade said last month the player infected her with an unspecified disease in 2007. Weeks later, she withdrew the claim from the court hearing the divorce case for unknown reasons.
That wasn't enough to satisfy the 2006 NBA finals MVP, who said her allegations not only defamed him, but caused "embarrassment" and "humiliation" along with damaging future earning potential.
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade sued his estranged wife and two of her lawyers Wednesday over accusations the Miami Heat star contracted a sexually transmitted disease through an extramarital affair.
In the lawsuit, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, Wade is seeking at least $50,000 in damages from each defendant.
Siohvaughn Wade said last month the player infected her with an unspecified disease in 2007. Weeks later, she withdrew the claim from the court hearing the divorce case for unknown reasons.
That wasn't enough to satisfy the 2006 NBA finals MVP, who said her allegations not only defamed him, but caused "embarrassment" and "humiliation" along with damaging future earning potential.
Disney Bolts to top of box office
Disney animation Bolt has raced to the top of the UK and Ireland box office chart in its opening weekend.
The film, featuring the voice of John Travolta as a TV show dog who believes his fictional powers are real, took £2.8m in its first three days.
Fresh from its success at the Baftas, Slumdog Millionaire rose one place to number two, taking its total five week haul to £20 million.
Romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You fell one place to three.
Last week's box office winner, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, fell three places to four in its second week.
There were four other new entries in the top 10, including family film Hotel for Dogs at five.
The film, featuring the voice of John Travolta as a TV show dog who believes his fictional powers are real, took £2.8m in its first three days.
Fresh from its success at the Baftas, Slumdog Millionaire rose one place to number two, taking its total five week haul to £20 million.
Romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You fell one place to three.
Last week's box office winner, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, fell three places to four in its second week.
There were four other new entries in the top 10, including family film Hotel for Dogs at five.
Valentine's Day wedding for Hayek
Actress Salma Hayek has married her fiance, French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, her publicist has said
Cari Ross confirmed the Mexican-born star married on Valentine's Day in Paris, but gave no further details.
The couple have a daughter named Valentina who was born in September 2007, several months after they announced their engagement.
The nuptials follow a rocky romance - the pair called off their engagement in July 2008, but later got back together.
Hayek, 42, was Oscar-nominated for portraying artist Frida Kahlo on the big screen and is an executive producer of hit US TV show Ugly Betty.
Cari Ross confirmed the Mexican-born star married on Valentine's Day in Paris, but gave no further details.
The couple have a daughter named Valentina who was born in September 2007, several months after they announced their engagement.
The nuptials follow a rocky romance - the pair called off their engagement in July 2008, but later got back together.
Hayek, 42, was Oscar-nominated for portraying artist Frida Kahlo on the big screen and is an executive producer of hit US TV show Ugly Betty.
Music stars set for Brits party
Duffy and Coldplay are favourites to win Brit awards, when the annual music bash kicks off in London later.
The Welsh songstress and the stadium rockers both have four nominations and will be performing alongside Kings of Leon, Girls Aloud, Take That and U2.
The Pet Shop Boys, who receive an award for outstanding contribution, will duet with Lady GaGa to close the show.
This year's stage is themed around music festivals, with the stage adorned with caravans, ducks and tee-pees.
Gavin and Stacey stars Matthew Horne and James Corden are presenting, with help from former Brit winner Kylie Minogue.
Plant 'snubbed'
The ceremony, at London's Earls Court, comes just a week after the Grammys, where British acts dominated the main awards.
The Welsh songstress and the stadium rockers both have four nominations and will be performing alongside Kings of Leon, Girls Aloud, Take That and U2.
The Pet Shop Boys, who receive an award for outstanding contribution, will duet with Lady GaGa to close the show.
This year's stage is themed around music festivals, with the stage adorned with caravans, ducks and tee-pees.
Gavin and Stacey stars Matthew Horne and James Corden are presenting, with help from former Brit winner Kylie Minogue.
Plant 'snubbed'
The ceremony, at London's Earls Court, comes just a week after the Grammys, where British acts dominated the main awards.
Miley Cyrus' $320,000 on-stage stuff-up
FANS ARE CRAZY AND STARS ARE CRAZIER:
FANS of teen starlet Miley Cyrus are outraged after she forgot her lyrics on live TV, for which her record company paid more than A$320,000 to fly her in a jet.Cyrus appeared on UK variety show Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, to perform her hit, Fly on the Wall. The Hannah Montana star forgot the lyrics to her own song during the second verse. Cyrus seemed pretty cool about the whole thing and could even be seen mouthing "I forgot the words!" to one of the back-up dancers after the song, reports TheImproper.com Her gaffe has sparked a wave of anger across internet blogs and fan sites, with fans on mileycyrusfever.com making negative comments
FANS of teen starlet Miley Cyrus are outraged after she forgot her lyrics on live TV, for which her record company paid more than A$320,000 to fly her in a jet.Cyrus appeared on UK variety show Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, to perform her hit, Fly on the Wall. The Hannah Montana star forgot the lyrics to her own song during the second verse. Cyrus seemed pretty cool about the whole thing and could even be seen mouthing "I forgot the words!" to one of the back-up dancers after the song, reports TheImproper.com Her gaffe has sparked a wave of anger across internet blogs and fan sites, with fans on mileycyrusfever.com making negative comments
Kylie Minogue accused of cosmetic surgery
ANOTHET PLASTIC SURGERY:::::::::::
AUSTRALIAN pop singer Kylie Minogue is the latest star to raise eyebrows after recent photos prompted speculation she has had cosmetic surgery, The Daily Telegraph reported. The latest edition of the UK's Grazia magazine asks on its cover: "What has Kylie done to her face?" It scrutinises the star's "peculiar appearance" at this month's BAFTA film awards. Cosmetic surgeon Dr Alex Karidis tells the magazine: "Kylie's brows look a little higher than usual, which suggests she's having regular Botox to lift them. "One of Kylie's brows is slightly more arched and higher than the other, which is often a telltale sign." There were also signs the Australian star, 40, may have had further work on her cheeks and lips, the surgeon says.
AUSTRALIAN pop singer Kylie Minogue is the latest star to raise eyebrows after recent photos prompted speculation she has had cosmetic surgery, The Daily Telegraph reported. The latest edition of the UK's Grazia magazine asks on its cover: "What has Kylie done to her face?" It scrutinises the star's "peculiar appearance" at this month's BAFTA film awards. Cosmetic surgeon Dr Alex Karidis tells the magazine: "Kylie's brows look a little higher than usual, which suggests she's having regular Botox to lift them. "One of Kylie's brows is slightly more arched and higher than the other, which is often a telltale sign." There were also signs the Australian star, 40, may have had further work on her cheeks and lips, the surgeon says.
Marchers block Mexico-US border
Marchers block Mexico-US border:
Hundreds of people in Mexico have blocked key crossings into the US in protests against the deployment of the army fighting drug traffickers.
Traffic was brought to a halt on a number of bridges in several border towns in northern Mexico.
The protesters accused the army of abuse against civilians. Government officials said the blockades had been organised by drug gangs.
The army was sent into border towns in 2006 to control rising drug violence.
More than 5,000 people were killed in drug-related violence last year, Mexican officials say.
Violence continued on Tuesday in the border town of Ciudad Juarez where three police officers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen.
Powerful drug cartels have been fighting both each other and federal forces as they battle to control the immensely lucrative routes trafficking cocaine and other drugs from Colombia to the US via Mexico.
Up to 40,000 troops are currently deployed against trafficking cartels.
In some parts of the country, the army has taken over the role of the police, which have often proved easily corrupted when bribed or threatened by the gangs, says the BBC's Stephen Gibbs in Mexico City.
Hundreds of people in Mexico have blocked key crossings into the US in protests against the deployment of the army fighting drug traffickers.
Traffic was brought to a halt on a number of bridges in several border towns in northern Mexico.
The protesters accused the army of abuse against civilians. Government officials said the blockades had been organised by drug gangs.
The army was sent into border towns in 2006 to control rising drug violence.
More than 5,000 people were killed in drug-related violence last year, Mexican officials say.
Violence continued on Tuesday in the border town of Ciudad Juarez where three police officers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen.
Powerful drug cartels have been fighting both each other and federal forces as they battle to control the immensely lucrative routes trafficking cocaine and other drugs from Colombia to the US via Mexico.
Up to 40,000 troops are currently deployed against trafficking cartels.
In some parts of the country, the army has taken over the role of the police, which have often proved easily corrupted when bribed or threatened by the gangs, says the BBC's Stephen Gibbs in Mexico City.
Toddler drowns as dad kisses mistress
TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has drowned after her father let go of her pram on a seawall to embrace his secret mistress.
Andrew Hopper told police he had taken the woman out with his daughter Rebecca and eight-month-old son Lewis on a trip to a seawall in Kent, England.As Mr Hopper and his mistress kissed, the double pram holding the children was pushed into the ocean by a gust of wind
Andrew Hopper told police he had taken the woman out with his daughter Rebecca and eight-month-old son Lewis on a trip to a seawall in Kent, England.As Mr Hopper and his mistress kissed, the double pram holding the children was pushed into the ocean by a gust of wind
'Best job in the world' overload
IT the BEST JOB IN WORLD
THE Best Job in the World is experiencing application overload, and Tourism Queensland has had to increase its IT support for the website in its final days.
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle says applications are flooding in, and with a significant spike in traffic and applications, the site's expecting a heavy hit rate."We're not sure if people have been holding out to size up the quality of the opposition, or whether they have just caught onto this worldwide phenomenon, but we are seeing a significant increase," she said. "20,000 people from over 180 countries have so far applied for the role of Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in what has become arguably the most talked-about job vacancy in the world."The promotion gained worldwide attention when it launched in January, offering a six-month gig in which the successful applicant will live in a luxury Hamilton Island villa, explore the reef, its islands and wildlife, swim, snorkel and blog about it.
THE Best Job in the World is experiencing application overload, and Tourism Queensland has had to increase its IT support for the website in its final days.
Tourism Minister Desley Boyle says applications are flooding in, and with a significant spike in traffic and applications, the site's expecting a heavy hit rate."We're not sure if people have been holding out to size up the quality of the opposition, or whether they have just caught onto this worldwide phenomenon, but we are seeing a significant increase," she said. "20,000 people from over 180 countries have so far applied for the role of Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in what has become arguably the most talked-about job vacancy in the world."The promotion gained worldwide attention when it launched in January, offering a six-month gig in which the successful applicant will live in a luxury Hamilton Island villa, explore the reef, its islands and wildlife, swim, snorkel and blog about it.
Train station bans kissing
Warrington Bank Quay's station is: "No kissing, we're British.
IT must have been one of Britain's most passionate places but now the rule in Warrington Bank Quay's station is: "No kissing, we're British."
No-kissing signs were put up at the station's taxi and drop-off zone designated for rail travellers, as outbreaks of passion appeared to threaten the punctuality of traffic at the station operated by – yes – Virgin Rail.
The company declared the signs were "a light-hearted way" of encouraging travellers not to clog the often crowded station located on the rail lines between London and Glasgow as well as Birmingham and Scotland.
IT must have been one of Britain's most passionate places but now the rule in Warrington Bank Quay's station is: "No kissing, we're British."
No-kissing signs were put up at the station's taxi and drop-off zone designated for rail travellers, as outbreaks of passion appeared to threaten the punctuality of traffic at the station operated by – yes – Virgin Rail.
The company declared the signs were "a light-hearted way" of encouraging travellers not to clog the often crowded station located on the rail lines between London and Glasgow as well as Birmingham and Scotland.
Crocodile that killed five-year-old boy Jeremy Doble to live in farm or zoo
Croc that killed boy won't be put down
THE 4.3m crocodile confirmed to have taken a five-year-old boy from the Daintree River in far north Queensland will be sent to a farm or zoo, not put down.
The Queensland Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says the crocodile will not be put on public display, but will be kept at a zoo or farm.
An examination of material found in the reptile's stomach at Brisbane forensic lab, the John Tonge Centre, confirmed Jeremy Doble, who disappeared on February 8 after he followed his dog into the river, had fallen victim to the crocodile.
Jeremy's parents, who run a tourism destination in the Daintree, have asked authorities to not kill any crocodiles.
Jeremy disappeared on February 8 after he followed his dog into the river.
Jeremy's seven-year-old brother, Ryan, told police he saw a crocodile in the water moments later.
THE 4.3m crocodile confirmed to have taken a five-year-old boy from the Daintree River in far north Queensland will be sent to a farm or zoo, not put down.
The Queensland Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says the crocodile will not be put on public display, but will be kept at a zoo or farm.
An examination of material found in the reptile's stomach at Brisbane forensic lab, the John Tonge Centre, confirmed Jeremy Doble, who disappeared on February 8 after he followed his dog into the river, had fallen victim to the crocodile.
Jeremy's parents, who run a tourism destination in the Daintree, have asked authorities to not kill any crocodiles.
Jeremy disappeared on February 8 after he followed his dog into the river.
Jeremy's seven-year-old brother, Ryan, told police he saw a crocodile in the water moments later.
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