SPORTS News, Jun 30, 2011

Blazers stand by injury-prone Oden Wed,29 Jun 2011 11:38 PM PDT Reuters - PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - The Portland Trail Blazers have shown faith in their injury-prone center Greg Oden, offering the seven-footer an offer to stay on their roster.Full Story1

Burnett stays calm to help Yanks beat Brewers Wed,29 Jun 2011 10:52 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pitcher A.J. Burnett stared down Milwaukee's sluggers during a nervous moment to guide the New York Yankees to a 5-2 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday. Full Story1

Factbox: Key figures in upcoming Roger Clemens perjury trial Wed,29 Jun 2011 10:12 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Baseball legend Roger Clemens next week goes on trial on charges that he lied to Congress and obstructed an investigation into whether he took performance-enhancing drugs like steroids and human growth hormones, allegations he has denied. Full Story1

Factbox: Sports figures convicted in steroids scandal Wed,29 Jun 2011 10:12 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Roger Clemens, one of the best pitchers in baseball history, goes on trial next week on charges of lying to Congress when he denied taking steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs. Full Story1

Star Roger Clemens to hit back against perjury charges Wed,29 Jun 2011 10:12 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, Roger Clemens had expected to be on the verge of induction into the Hall of Fame now but instead he is focused on staying out of prison, accused of lying about using performance-enhancing drugs. Full Story1

More new experiences for hot amateur Cantlay Wed,29 Jun 2011 04:59 PM PDT Reuters - NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Amateur Patrick Cantlay, the UCLA student who shot 60 at last week's PGA tournament in Hartford, was enjoying more new experiences as he prepared for Thursday's opening of the AT&T National. Full Story1

Golf-More new experiences for hot amateur Cantlay Wed,29 Jun 2011 04:54 PM PDT Reuters - NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania, June 29 (Reuters) - Amateur Patrick Cantlay, the UCLA student who shot 60 at last week's PGA tournament in Hartford, was enjoying more new experiences as he prepared for Thursday's opening of the AT&T National.Full Story1

Rangers buy out captain Drury's contract Wed,29 Jun 2011 04:36 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Rangers bought out the final year of captain Chris Drury's contract, making the veteran forward anunrestricted free agent after four mediocre seasons, the NHL team said on Wednesday. Full Story1

Golf-U.S. PGA Tour extends FedExCup event deal with Barclays Wed,29 Jun 2011 03:55 PM PDT Reuters - NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania, June 29 (Reuters) - The PGA Tour said Wednesday that it has extended its agreement with Barclays Bank to continue as title sponsor of an event in the FedExCup competition despite the uncertain economic climate.Full Story1

Toronto sign Frings and Koevermans Wed,29 Jun 2011 03:51 PM PDT Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto FC have bolstered their squad with some experienced European players by signing former Germany midfielder Torsten Frings and ex-Netherlands forward Danny Koevermans, the Major League Soccer club said on Wednesday. Full Story1

Kariya announces retirement after concussion-filled career Wed,29 Jun 2011 03:13 PM PDT Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - Paul Kariya, who led the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to within one game of a Stanley Cup title and won an Olympic gold medal for Canada, announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL) on Wednesday after a 15-season career that was cut short by concussions. Full Story1

Bell and Jack suspended by league for driving violations Wed,29 Jun 2011 03:12 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Charlie Bell of the Golden State Warriors and Jarrett Jackof the New Orleans Hornets were each suspended one game by the NBA on Wednesday for separate reckless driving incidents. Full Story1

Motor racing-Tyre choice makes Alonso's task tougher Wed,29 Jun 2011 02:47 PM PDT Reuters - LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso added another challenge to an already long list on Wednesday after Pirelli announced a tyre choice that could hit his chances of fighting for victory at next week's British Grand Prix. Full Story1

Thunder agree to contract extension with Mohammed Wed,29 Jun 2011 02:28 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed reserve centerNazr Mohammed to a contract extension that allows the 13-year veteran to avoid free agency, the NBA team said on Wednesday. Full Story1

Canadiens trade Wisniewski's negotiating rights to Columbus Wed,29 Jun 2011 01:56 PM PDT Reuters - MONTREAL (Reuters) - The Montreal Canadiens have traded the negotiating rights to pending free agent defenseman James Wisniewski to the Columbus Blue Jacketsfor a draft pick and future considerations, the NHL team said on Wednesday. Full Story1

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ENTERTAINMENT, Jun 30, 2011

Midland Beach health fair: Informative and fun Staten Island Advance Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:36 AM PDT STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Boardwalk Bash Health Fair was held yesterday at Midland Beach. The event, co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-East Shore/Brooklyn) and Staten Island University Hospital, featured entertainment, music, giveaways and informational displays. âThe Boardwalk Bash offers...

AESC to host college hoops Abbotsford Mission Times Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:31 AM PDT University basketball is coming to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre for one night only next season.

Critical Alerts for MasterCard, Mosaic, Silver Wheaton, Melco CrownEntertainment, and Fossil Released by Seven ... PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:31 AM PDT Seven Summits Research issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MA, MOS, SLW, MPEL, and FOSL.

Opera New Jersey announces free summer concerts in Princeton Pennington Post Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:30 AM PDT As part of its summer main stage season, Opera New Jerseyannounces its schedule for free concerts throughout the region as a way to give back to the community, offering selections of opera and musical theater free of charge. Opera New Jersey aims to provide qualityentertainment through performances that can be enjoyed by all.

Youâre Invited...But Bring Your Own Food Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:30 AM PDT Nearly two-thirds of consumers say they have home entertainmentplans this summer, according to the latest American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. The average gathering is no small affair â those with plans to entertain will host an average of 17 guests and expect to spend $422 per party.

Metacafe Grows Advertising Sales Team PRWeb via Yahoo! News Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:21 AM PDT Expansion Supports Increased Advertiser Demand for Premium VideoEntertainment and Engaged Young Male AudienceSan Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2011 Metacafe today announced it has hired three new sales people to serve brand marketers across the U.S. and meet growing advertiser demand. With 2011 year-to-date revenues up more than 70 percent over the first half of 2010, Metacafe continues to ...

Double Dhamaal impresses everywhere IndiaGlitz Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:21 AM PDT Reliance Entertainment and Maruti Pictures Double Dhamaal that released in 1953 screens worldwide on 24th June is continuing to impress everywhere...

Warner under the gun for 'Diggers' The Courier Mail Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:17 AM PDT FORMER Australian soldiers have slammed a bid by globalentertainment company Warner Music to trademark the term "The Diggers".

Entertainment Calendar The Suncoast News Pinellas Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:15 AM PDT Today 06/30

DarKnight's 'Poolboy' Floats Into Russia Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:15 AM PDT UNIVERSAL CITY, CA--(Marketwire - 06/30/11) - CamelotEntertainment Group, Inc. (OTC.BB: CMGR - News ) ("Camelot") announced today that Camelot Distribution Group ("CDG") and DarKnight Pictures ("DKP") have signed an agreement for All-Media rights with Volga Films for POOLBOY: DROWNING OUT THE FURY inRussia. The film stars action hero Kevin Sorbo ("Hercules, The Legendary Journeys," Soul Surfer ...

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Looming Loss of Federal Incentives Darkens Future of Solar Power Stocks

By David Zeiler, Associate Editor, Money Morning
The reduction or elimination of several federal energy subsidy programs later this year could further dim prospects for solar power stocks - bad news for a sector already in a months-long slump.

The goal of the programs, which include loan guarantees and grants, was to support the early stage growth of renewable energy companiesuntil they became viable enough to attract conventional investors.

But several of the federal programs created as part of the 2009 stimulus package have expiration dates that assumed the economic woes of the recession would have eased by now.

Instead you have a solar power industry worried about what happens after the programs begin to expire - the first as soon as Sept. 30.

"Is the solar industry going to die if we lose these programs? No, but we're going to stall," Roger Efird, managing director of Suntech America, a subsidiary of Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (NYSE ADR: STP) told USA Today.

Helped by such programs, the solar industry grew 67% last year, but could see that growth flatten as cash-strapped governments both in the United States and Europe begin to cut back. Click here to continue reading...

Why the New IMF Chief Will Cost U.S. Taxpayers Billions, Jun 30, 2011

BY KERRI SHANNON, Associate Editor, Money Morning

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made another mistake - a mistake that'll cost U.S. taxpayers a lot of money. 

The organization's executive board yesterday (Tuesday) selected French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde as its new leader. A U.S. pledge of support Tuesday morning secured Lagarde's approval. She already had backing from European countries and major emerging markets Brazil, Russia, and China. 

SPORTS, Athletics News, Jun 30, 2011

Texas Tech Athletics Teams Up with LIDS Sports to Run Double T Zone News/Talk 790 KFYO They also plan to have a presence for the Double T Zone in Raider Alley during home football games and kiosks at other Tech sporting events such as baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer. Texas Tech Deputy Athletics Director and CFO Bobby Gleason ... See all stories on this topic »

Only netball, women's football teams qualify for Maputo event The Citizen Daily Except for women's soccer and netball, competitors in the remaining events-- athletics, judo, cycling, swimming and table tennis-- are yet to qualify. The Tanzania Olympic Committee (TOC), the main games' coordinator, says the women's soccer team has ... See all stories on this topic »

Daniel signs up for soccer at NJC Journal-Advocate STERLING -- Michael Daniel, a 5`11" central midfielder from Thornton, CO has signed to play soccerat Northeastern Junior College this fall as the school`s athletic program welcomes in a totally newsport The 2010 Mountain Range High School graduate ... See all stories on this topic »

Maryland football wants you to refer a friend Washington Post (blog) By Dan Steinberg Maryland football sure seems serious about reversing those attendance issues from recent years. And thus, each season ticket your friends and family members purchase will earn you a $25 gift certificate toward future Maryland athletics ... See all stories on this topic »

Altamont's Yorisha Bryant named South Athlete of the Year The Birmingham News - al.com Bryant also played volleyball and soccer. When the Altamont girls soccer team needed a goalkeeper this spring, Knights Athletics Director Barry Bearden was not surprised they turned to his niece, Yorisha Bryant, although she had never played the sport ... See all stories on this topic »

Youth Sports Gazette.net Montgomery County Sports A football clinic for ages 5 to 14 will be held July 12-14 at the WSSC fields. The event will include coaches from DeMatha, Carroll, St. Francis, St. John's, Northwestern and Good Counsel high schools. A soccer clinic for ages 5 to 16 will be held from ... See all stories on this topic »

Kolkata to fight juvenile crime through football NDTV.com The six clubs are Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, George Telegraph, Mohammedan Sporting, PoliceAthletic Club and United Sports Club. The project is inspired by Kickz, an initiative that uses the power of football and appeal of professional football clubs to ... See all stories on this topic »

Romulus High School Athletic Awards Finger Lakes Times ROMULUS — The multi-talented duo of Eric Cali and Katherine Ettman were consistent stars for Romulus athletics. Cali played football, soccer, cheerleading, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field, while Ettman was in a trio of sports for ... See all stories on this topic »

Prep notes: Coaching changes at Palo Alto San Jose Mercury News By john reid Palo Alto Athletic Director Earl Hansen has hired two coaches and is looking for a third. After six seasons, Ernesto Cruz was not retained as girls soccer coach. Cruz has been replaced by Kurt Devlin, current women's soccer coach at Canada ... See all stories on this topic »

Football, meet fútbol: high school soccer co-op and youth teams will get new home Sauk Prairie Eagle But the sport won't be football, it will be fútbol. "In a way, it's kind of a homecoming for the Portage Warriors," said Jeff Garetson, president of the Portage Youth Soccer Association. Soccer has gained significant momentum in the community since ... See all stories on this topic »

Jewell cracks top 40 on list KC Community News The Learfield Sports Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in up to 12 sports — six women's and ... See all stories on this topic »

College move may force high school stadium KC Community News Liberty Public Schools needs a new football stadium because of a recent move by William Jewell College into the ranks of NCAA Division II athletics, according to Cahill and Kernell. With the jump to NCAA Division II, William Jewell College will be ... See all stories on this topic »

Weightlifting Organization Modifies Clothing Rule for Muslim Woman ABC News But today, the sport's governing body ruled that she could wear a unitard, which would cover her body. (Courtesy Kulsoom Abdullah) Disputes over what female Muslim athletes can wear have arisen in soccer, swimming, track, gymnastics and, most recently, ... See all stories on this topic » ABC News

Lady Colts Stampede into the NCAA Patch.com Four recent graduates head to college with athletic scholarships for soccer and track and field. By Farah Habad | Email the author | 6:00am Tessa Runels will be attending Boston University on a 75 percent scholarship. Courtesty photo James Logan High ... See all stories on this topic »

What Others Said: Florissant Sports Are Top-Notch, Senior Pageant Coming Patch.com The Independent News reports that North County Christian School came off a successful athleticyear as well as the school celebrated five state titles in the Missouri Christian State AthleticAssociation. Soccer, both track and field teams, ... See all stories on this topic »

New Alabama law aimed at preventing brain injuries may change youthsports culture al.com (blog) It applies to a range of athletic programs, from high school football to Little League to peewee soccer programs. "Part of the main reason for this is to raise this on all our radar," said Drew Davis, a professor at the University of Alabama at ... See all stories on this topic » al.com (blog)

A Bulldog says goodbye TheHerald Al Musgrave takes a last look at a photograph hanging on his wall before taking it and others down as he packs up and prepares for retirement as Princeton's athleticdirector. BY D. CLAY BEST, Sports Editor PRINCETON - Al Musgrave wanted to ride the ... See all stories on this topic » TheHerald

Novato Notebook Marinscope Community Newspapers Peisch, a former soccer player at Fresno State who has extensive coaching experience in the sport, was the athletic director at Novato High from 2005-09 before taking the same position at Redwood. She also was a PE teacher at Novato. ... See all stories on this topic »

Sports Roundup - June 29, 2011 Cumberland Times-News For more information about the Lions or LaVale Athletic Association (LAA), visit www.lavalesports.org. NEW CREEK, W.Va. — Keyser JCP Soccer sign-ups will be held Thursday, 6 pm; and Saturday, 10 am, at the New Creek Volunteer Fire Department. ... See all stories on this topic »

SIU dontates jerseys to Kenyan schools The Southern CARBONDALE - The Southern Illinois University athletic department recently donated jerseys to three schools in Naro Moru, Kenya, for use in their soccer games. SIU Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Peter Gitau, ... See all stories on this topic »

Vermont Wins Seventh Straight America East Academic Cup UVM News The Catamount women's soccer (3.47), men's basketball (3.30) and field hockey (3.34) programs had the highest team GPA among America East schools in those respective sports. The UVM men's basketball team also won the America East Regular Season Title ... See all stories on this topic »

Salisbury Graduates Sign for Athletic Scholarships Patch.com Each received four-year athletic scholarships and signed letters of intent to play in college. Baker will play soccer at the University of Richmond and Harper will play baseball at Philadelphia University. "These two young men helped contribute to ... See all stories on this topic »

Fiction with Faustine: A Journey Into The World Of Moroccan Soccer University of Washington Athletics (blog) By Athletic Communications on June 29, 2011 10:10 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks Junior Faustine Dufka of the women's soccer team recently wrote this fictional soccer story for one of her classes. She has decided to share her piece with Husky Nation ... See all stories on this topic »

Fargo: This hacker's walk spoiled Daily News Transcript Larry Rooney (left) and Mark Whalen line up a putt the 13th hole during the Dedham High GirlsSoccer charity golf tournament at Putterham Meadows in Brookline. By Tom Fargo/Wicked Local Dedham For more than a decade, I have brought you the saga of Team ... See all stories on this topic »

Chris Cuthbert: Motivated Lion took notes to heart Stars and Stripes The three-sport athlete's numbers this year in football, basketball and soccer show just how motivated he was. In football, Cuthbert averaged 7.4 yards per carry, gaining 1126 rushing yards for the season with 13 touchdowns en route to an All-Europe ... See all stories on this topic » Stars and Stripes

LOFTY NOMINATION Yovino in running for NCAA woman of year Big Apple Soccer She was a third-team All-American selection from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and a first-team ESPN Academic All-American selection from the College SportsInformation Directors of America. She earned the Colonial Athletic ... See all stories on this topic »

Soccer Scene: Soccer provides the best spectating American Chronicle And a basketball gym can get loud and raucous and the athletic feats unfold naked in front of you, but the sport can stutter with incessant whistles and too many timeouts. Soccer unfolds in a fast, frenetic 90 minutes interrupted only by a halftime ... See all stories on this topic »

Off-season soccer news keeping leagues engaged Florida Today In other youth soccer news, Palm Bay Youth Soccer has changed its official name to South BrevardFootball Club to help grow an already strong youth soccer organization. The club will continue to play at Palm Bay Regional Park. In a news release, ... See all stories on this topic »

Palm Coast considers recreation fees for fields, community center Daytona Beach News-Journal But Vice Mayor Frank Meeker worried the fees, such as the one for lining fields, could foul things up for sports leagues. If one soccer program pays $71 to line a field for a game on Saturday morning, why should the city charge another $71 for a ... See all stories on this topic »

Sports capsule Napa Valley Register Justin-Siena High School, a CIF Division IV member of the Marin County Athletic League, invites applications for the position of head varsity baseball coach. General administrative oversight will be received from the director of athletics. ... See all stories on this topic »

MTU honored for sports marketing UpperMichigansSource.com The bronze awards were in the categories of Sponsorship Program (WalMart Junior Hockey Night) and Season Ticket Sales Campaign (Football-Soccer Combination Season Tickets). NCAA institutions are divided into three groups based on school size and ... See all stories on this topic »

Heller an impact performer for four years with Eagles Shawnee Dispatch And Heller could boast one attribute Starling couldn't — while both were three-sport all-stars in high school, Heller did two of his three sports at once. It is because of Heller's amazing flexibility and effort that the Maranatha soccer player, ... See all stories on this topic »

Football match to be played on time despite unrest Al-Masry Al-Youm But the ministry said later in the day that it would allow the match to be played as scheduled out of respect for fans and in an effort to preserve the image of the country and its athletics. Footballcompetitions were brought to a halt during the 25 ... See all stories on this topic »

Ridgewood school board agrees to earlier cutoff time at Stevens Field NorthJersey.com The high school's soccer and lacrosse groups might use the field lights past 9 pm on about 11 occasions through the spring and fall; during the remaining four nights, the fields could be used by non-school sports groups, such as for recreation soccer ... See all stories on this topic »

Delta College hosts informational meeting for potential women's soccerplayers The Saginaw News - MLive.com Those who attend can talk with the new women's soccer team head coach Paul Stenglein, Athletic Director Greg Mallek and trainer Shelly Raube. Delta this winter announced the addition of women's soccer as part of the athletic department's restructuring. ... See all stories on this topic » The Saginaw News - MLive.com

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