For the second time on Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate has added an amendment to the stadium bill, and then dumped it. It happened earlier in the day with the omission — and then the resurrection — of language nullifying the portion of the Minneapolis City Charter that requires a referendum before more than $10 million…
Archive for: May 8th, 2012
Brian Hendrickson: Pacers finish off Magic, win first playoff series in seven years
The Indiana Pacers finally finished one of their first-round playoff games against Orlando with a strong fourth quarter, and put behind them a long process of rebuilding from an ugly era. Tuesday’s 105-87 win at Bankers Life Fieldhouse gave Indiana its first playoff series victory since 2005 — the season of the infamous brawl in Detroit.
Courtney Stodden Bunny Buzz
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Is it possible to raise the bar on crazy any higher than this chick? |
12 Books You Can Judge by Their Covers
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Sometimes you really don't need to look beyond the title and cover art to know whether or not a book is going to be right for you or not. |
Leaf pleads guilty to stealing painkillers
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges that he broke into a Montana home and illegally possessed painkillers, part of a deal with prosecutors that recommends he spend nine months in a secure drug treatment facility.
Rangers’ Hamilton hits 4 home runs against Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Josh Hamilton has become the 16th player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game.
Terrell Suggs has surgery on his Achilles tendon
The Ravens have issued a statement from G.M. Ozzie Newsome regarding the condition of linebacker Terrell Suggs, who injured his Achilles tendon working out on his own last week. (There are conflicting reports on whether he was playing basketball, or whether he was engaged in conditioning drills.) Newsome discloses that Suggs has undergone surgery. “Terrell…
Cris Carter admits to using bounties during his career
On Monday, former NFL receiver Cris Carter provided great insight regarding the concussion issue during ESPN’s Outside the Lines. On Tuesday, Carter chimed in on the other big issue in the NFL. Actually, it was more than a chime. It was a freaking gong. Carter told ESPN Radio’s Hill & Schlereth that Carter placed cash…
Pettitte set to make return debut start for Yankees Sunday
NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Pettitte will be back on the mound in the Bronx on Sunday, and the New York Yankees are hoping he can again be a reliable presence in their rotation.
Minnesota Senate restores language nullifying Minneapolis City Charter
Apparently, John Kerry and Mitt Romney are now serving in the Minnesota Senate. Hours after the Senate amended the Vikings stadium bill to exclude language that would nullify a provision of the Minneapolis City Charter regarding a referendum for sports facilities to which the city would devote more than $10 million, the Senate has put…
