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July 24, 2011, 1:04 pm
It is looking increasingly likely that the NBA will not play a game in 2011. The players know this, and that’s why they have looked into playing overseas. Deron Williams was the first, but dozens are likely to follow. While the stars have received the majority of the attention, for Celtics fans the fact that E’Twaun Moore is likely going to sign with Cimberio Varese in Italy sheds light on how far-reaching this practice will be.
During the last NBA lockout in 1999, the European leagues were not developed enough to be a legitimate alternative. The NBA was the only option, which stripped the players of their leverage. Tod Read more info…
July 23, 2011, 12:45 pm
For many people in their 20s, Nick Paumgarten says, Internet dating is no less natural a way to meet than the night club-bathroom line.
Today, we discuss the science of online dating.
- Nick Paumgarten: Staff writer at The New Yorker since 2005. From 2000 to 2005, he was the deputy editor of The Talk of the Town, to which he regularly contributes.
- Gian Gonzaga: Senior Director of Research & Development at eHarmony Labs. He researches initial attraction and will direct one of the largest, and most comprehensive longitudinal study of marriage to date.
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July 23, 2011, 7:08 am
Joe Hart saved A.J. DeLaGarza’s penalty and then scored the winner in the ninth round of a shootout as Manchester City beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 7-6 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Sunday.
Mario Balotelli was pulled by Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini after he broke in on goal, then turned around and attempted to score by backheeling the ball into the net. Read more info…
July 22, 2011, 8:18 am
PARIS (AP) – Until now, Cadel Evans was better known for the things he didnt achieve than for the ones he did.
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That all changed with his victory Sunday in the Tour de France, catapulting Evans from cyclings nearly man to global star – a position he already holds in his native Australia.
Evans took a call of congratulations from Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard after he secured the title on Saturday in the time trial ahead of Sundays largely ceremonial final stage in Paris.
The pair joked about the economic consequences to Australia because Evans fans have been staying up in the middle of the night to watch him race on the other side of the world.
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July 21, 2011, 10:11 pm
Seattle was staring down their worst losing streak ever in Sundays series finale, but Boston was prepared to make it happen 12-8, despite Seattles best efforts. The Ms didnt waste any time, either. After a hit-by-pitch, Miguel Olivo homered deep to left to put Seattle on the board 2-0. They nearly did more damage, but Justin Smoak was easily thrown out at the plate trying to score on Mike Carps single.
But Boston easily struck back in their first chance at the plate. Some good hitting put a run on the board, then Kevin Youkilis hit a two-run bomb over the Green Monster to take a 3-2 lead.
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