Golf Channel brings in Ray Romano for retooling; reality show tries to improve game of a celebNEW YORK — Comic Ray Romano is going to the golf doctor. Grand Couturier rallies to beat Winchester in Belmont’s Bowling Green HandicapNEW YORK — Grand Couturier rallied to beat Winchester by two lengths Sunday in the $158,500 Bowling Green Handicap on the turf at Belmont Park. In a shift from trucks, Ford to heavily market new Taurus during pro football gamesWASHINGTON — Pro football fans inundated with TV ads for brawny pickup trucks and sleek luxury models will get something different from Ford Motor Co. this season. NBC scores well with Titans-Steelers ratingsNEW YORK — Pittsburgh’s 13-10 overtime victory against Tennessee on Thursday night drew the biggest TV audience for the NFL’s season opener in seven years. Celebrities serve dinner, play ping-pong in Fashion’s Night Out events around New YorkNEW YORK — New York stores were jammed Thursday for Fashion’s Night Out, where shoppers rubbed elbows with celebrities — sometimes quite literally. List of top 15 programs on cable networks in the Nielsen ratings for Aug. 31-Sept. 6Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses: Walter Cronkite’s friends, admirers swap stories at memorial serviceNEW YORK — By all accounts, Walter Cronkite would have loved the war stories swapped and memories rekindled at his memorial service. All that was missing was a bar. Teams competing on the new season of CBS’ ‘The Amazing Race’A look at the 12 teams competing in the 15th season of CBS’ “The Amazing Race.” New ‘Amazing Race’ teams include pro poker players, Harlem GlobetrottersLOS ANGELES — One team will have a leg up on the competition in the upcoming season of “The Amazing Race.” Tila Tequila’s attorney: NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman’s description of altercation is ’spin’LOS ANGELES — Tila Tequila’s attorney is calling NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman’s explanation of an altercation with the reality star that led to his arrest “spin.” Oprah Winfrey’s fans gather for talk show taping as Chicago’s Michigan Avenue shut downCHICAGO — Thousands of Oprah Winfrey’s fans gathered on Michigan Avenue to help the talk show host celebrate the 24th season of her show with a public taping Tuesday that included performances from the Black Eyed Peas and Jennifer Hudson. Newspaper sports editor hurt covering high school football game in ColoradoMOSCA, Colo. — A newspaper editor in Colorado is recovering from serious injuries after being hit while covering a high school football game. Chargers LB Shawne Merriman says he didn’t harm reality TV star, was worried she would driveSAN DIEGO — San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman said he did not harm reality TV star Tila Tequila at his home early Sunday and added he was concerned for her safety because she appeared to be intoxicated. Coach of South African runner Semenya resigns, says sex confirmation tests not explainedJOHANNESBURG — The remorseful coach of the runner being tested to confirm her gender has resigned over the way her case was handled, saying she was not told what was being done when she was given tests in South Africa. Chargers star LB Shawne Merriman arrested on suspicion of choking reality TV star girlfriendSAN DIEGO — San Diego Chargers star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested Sunday and accused of choking and restraining his girlfriend, reality TV star Tila Tequila, as she tried to leave his suburban home. Reality TV winner Jesse Holley’s 82-yard punt return for TD doesn’t earn him a job on CowboysARLINGTON, Texas — Jesse Holley won Michael Irvin’s reality TV show, then made the Dallas Cowboys winners in their preseason finale by returning a punt 82 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes. IOC awards Spanish TV rights to RTVE for 2014, 2016 Olympics for $100 millionLONDON — Spanish public broadcaster RTVE secured national broadcast rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics on Friday in a deal worth $100 million, another revenue boost for the IOC during the global recession. Singer Brittani Senser keeps Minneapolis home base; good enough for Prince, her ex-Vikings dadLOS ANGELES — Brittani Senser has deep roots in Minneapolis, where her father played for the Minnesota Vikings and where the singer grew up. Reports: Longtime Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell, who is 91 years old, has incurable cancerLongtime broadcaster Ernie Harwell, who spent 42 of his 55 years as a broadcaster calling Detroit Tigers games, has been diagnosed with an incurable cancer, several media outlets reported Thursday. Barrymore to host free roller skating in Detroit area in support of upcoming movie ‘Whip It’FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Drew Barrymore wants all movie and/or roller skating fans to join her in suburban Detroit next week for a get-together in support of her new movie. Watson, Irwin, defending champ Sluman among field in Walmart First TeePEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Tom Watson, the British Open runner-up, Hale Irwin, the all-time Champions Tour money leader, and defending champion Jeff Sluman are among the pro field of 78 competing beginning Friday in the Walmart First Tee Open. Imus radio show moves its TV simulcast to Fox Business NetworkNEW YORK — Don Imus is moving to Fox Business Network. A new novel, new movies, more success: Same as it ever was for writer Nicholas SparksRALEIGH, N.C. — So many projects, so much success. Tom Cruise will narrate documentary about history of Hendrick MotorsportsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tom Cruise will narrate an upcoming documentary about the history of Hendrick Motorsports. Super Bowl title only piece missing from Titans coach’s resume as he heads into 15th seasonNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jeff Fisher has not spent the past few months dissecting how his Tennessee Titans blew home-field advantage in the playoffs. Morenatti among 9 winners of AP’s 2009 Gramling Awards for staff excellenceNEW YORK — Emilio Morenatti, the award-winning photographer who was wounded last month in a bombing in Afghanistan, is among nine Associated Press staff members selected as winners of the 2009 Oliver S. Gramling Awards for excellence. Goodell: Avoiding TV blackouts could be a challenge for some NFL teamsASHBURN, Va. — Avoiding local television blackouts will be a challenge as the NFL approaches its first full season in the economic downturn, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday. Media attorneys get a day to persuade appeals court that NCAA records should be releasedTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The NCAA won’t have to immediately release public records about Florida State’s appeal of an academic cheating penalty. Win one for the clicker: Watching all 120 college football teams now possible on TV, InternetMILWAUKEE — Some people climb mountains or compete in triathlons. My goal: Watch one quarter of a game involving every team in major college football — all 120 teams. In BBC celebrity show former tennis star Martina Hingis out to show she’s a smash at dancingLONDON — Martina Hingis vs. Joe Calzaghe might be a mismatch either on the tennis court or in a boxing ring. Highlights of Hollywood’s fall, holiday scheduleLOS ANGELES — Highlights of the fall film slate (release dates are subject to change, and some films will play in limited release): Bader leads the Safeway Classic after a first-round 64, holds 1-shot lead
Cowboys WR Roy Williams doesn’t have broken shoulder; could be out rest of preseasonARLINGTON, Texas — Cowboys receiver Roy Williams has only a bruised shoulder from a hard collision with a teammate, yet still may not play against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night. Blood, evidence of struggle found in car of ex-model killed by reality TV contestantBUENA PARK, Calif. — Police said Thursday they found blood and evidence of a violent struggle inside a car belonging to an ex-model whose brutal slaying prompted a manhunt for a reality TV contestant that ended in his suicide. Northwest passage: Randy Couture returns to Oregon roots, meets Nogueira at UFC 102
|
Topics
Poll Loading ...Latest TweetsSports
Latest Friend FeedsSports
|
