Ryan Hunter-Reay rolls with disappointment, ready to defend at Watkins GlenWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — A year ago, Ryan Hunter-Reay left Watkins Glen International brimming with confidence after a surprising IndyCar victory. Michelle Kwan will skate in Seoul ice show, skating before audience for 1st time in 3 yearsMichelle Kwan will skate before an audience for the first time in three years when she joins world champion Kim Yu-Na in Ice All-Stars 2009 in Seoul, South Korea, in August. Cast of 11th ‘Big Brother’ includes neuroscientist, bikini model, mixed martial arts fighterLOS ANGELES — Chima Simone couldn’t think of a better place to spend the recession than the “Big Brother” house. Twitter’s real-time dispatches suggest a new media landscape: rapid and rife with rumorsNEW YORK — Cassy Hayes and Jasmine Coleman were among the first fans to arrive outside the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles where Michael Jackson was brought and later pronounced dead. LA schools chief fuming over ‘Bruno’ magazine photo shoot at San Fernando Valley schoolLOS ANGELES — The chief of the nation’s second-largest school district is fuming over comedian Sacha Baron Cohen’s magazine photo shoot with high school football players. British royal bills mean Queen Elizabeth II soon must ask taxpayers for bailoutLONDON — The latest financial statements from Britain’s royal family suggest that the next British institution needing a taxpayer bailout could well be the monarch herself. The next big band? 300-pound-plus Dallas Cowboys rock the offseasonDALLAS — Marc Colombo lowers his bald head and leans his sweaty, 6-foot-8, 318-pound frame toward the microphone, growling to the crowd that the next song will “rip your face off.” Zenyatta improves to 11-0 with 2½-length victory at Hollywood ParkINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Zenyatta improved her record to 11-0 Saturday, coming from off the pace to win the $300,000 Vanity Handicap by 2½ lengths at Hollywood Park. Filipino inmates famous for recreating ‘Thriller’ video pay dance tribute to Michael JacksonCEBU, Philippines — The Filipino inmates who shot to global fame with a YouTube video of their “Thriller” dance swayed and stomped again Saturday in a behind-bars tribute to their idol, Michael Jackson. Sprint Nextel agrees to stop using apes in ads after complaint from PETA, Anjelica HustonKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp. said Thursday it will no longer use great apes in its advertisements after animal rights activists complained about an ad by the wireless provider that features a chimpanzee. PGA Tour coverage continues in the UK with Eurosport dealPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour television coverage in the United Kingdom will continue under an agreement with Eurosport to broadcast the remaining tournaments on the 2009 schedule. Dolphins owner announces Gloria, Emilio Estefan take small ownership stake in Miami NFL teamMIAMI — Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, are bringing the Miami Sound Machine to the Miami Dolphins. New $20M Tulsa health center named after late Sooners basketball star Wayman TisdaleARDMORE, Okla. — A $20 million health clinic that will be built in Oklahoma will be named after former Sooners basketball star Wayman Tisdale. Reality Romance is Dead: Before ‘Jon & Kate,’ there was Jessica and NickIn case you live under a boulder, Jon and Kate Gosselin of TLC’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8″ are splitting up. The Gosselin divorce, after 10 years of marriage and eight kids, is nothing new in the world of reality TV, where romances have crumbled on — and off — camera. Here’s a look at some other notable breakups: Zhang Yimou starts shooting Chinese-language remake of Coen brothers’ ‘Blood Simple’HONG KONG — Zhang Yimou has started shooting a remake of the Coen brothers’ debut “Blood Simple,” the Chinese director’s first film since designing the opening and closing ceremonies of last year’s Beijing Olympics, a publicist said Tuesday. Report: Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, wife of quarterback Tom Brady, is pregnantBOSTON — Is she or isn’t she? Tony Awards eliminating special theatrical event category beginning 2009-10 seasonNEW YORK — The Tony Awards are retiring the special theatrical event category. TV mom, NBA star deliver petitions in support of arts education in public schoolsWASHINGTON — One of America’s favorite TV moms teamed up with an NBA legend and an elementary school band on Thursday to press the Obama administration to ensure that arts and music programs don’t fall victim to the sour economy. Paris Hilton says her reality show in Mideast will be controversy-free, open only to womenDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Paris Hilton said she studied the culture of Dubai and promised the Middle East version of her reality show will steer clear of the drinking and the swearing it had in Los Angeles and London. Jealous Again takes Queen Mary, gives trainer Ward, jockey Velazquez another Royal Ascot winASCOT, England — Jealous Again has given trainer Wesley Ward and jockey John Velazquez a second win in two days at Royal Ascot with a victory in the Queen Mary Stakes. Vision D’Etat wins for France at Royal Ascot in close finish in Prince of Wales’s StakesASCOT, England — Vision D’Etat has won the Prince of Wales’s Stakes by a half length at Royal Ascot. ABBA-Tim Rice musical has checkered past, but is now set for public televisionLOS ANGELES — Tim Rice has been playing the “Chess” game for more than 25 years, and the lyricist will go another round as PBS “Great Performances” serves up “Chess in Concert.” Epic ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ dominates Bollywood awards, wins best picture, best directorMACAU — A historical epic about the romance between a Mughal king and a Hindu princess dominated the 10th International Indian Film Academy awards in the southern Chinese enclave of Macau on Saturday by winning six awards, including best picture and best actor for heartthrob Hrithik Roshan. Bob Frederick, who hired Roy Williams and helped build the Big 12, dies after cycling accidentKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bob Frederick, an accomplished college athletic administrator who took lots of heat for hiring an obscure assistant named Roy Williams, has died. Jordan, Roethlisberger, Timberlake play Bethpage Black in US Open ChallengeFARMINGDALE, N.Y — Michael Jordan is human. He’s normal. He’s just like anybody else. Joe Montana’s son gives verbal commitment to play at Washington in 2010SEATTLE — Just like his dad, Nick Montana will wear a golden helmet in college. Unlike his famous father, he’ll be doing it on the shores of Lake Washington and not under the watchful eye of Touchdown Jesus. Steroids, schmeroids. Fans yawn at A-Rod tell-allNEW YORK — Remember that tell-all book about A-Rod? Report: Joe Montana’s son gives verbal commitment to play at Washington in 2010SEATTLE — The Seattle Times reports that the son of former NFL great Joe Montana has decided to play football at Washington. TV producer brings rowdy private card game to Playboy TV; Texas Hold ‘Em with comics, bunniesLOS ANGELES — Producer Sam Simon said he’s been told that his private poker games are so entertaining, they should be on television. Financially struggling Ala. Shakespeare Festival has a hit with play about coach Bear BryantMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The 26 years since legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant died have not dimmed his fame nor the urge for ‘Bama fans to revel in his story. Carradine family takes action on death investigation, photos of scene in Thai tabloidLOS ANGELES — David Carradine’s family members, dissatisfied with Thai investigators and “profoundly disturbed” by the publication of a forensics photo in a Bangkok tabloid, are seeking help from the FBI and an independent pathologist and have threatened legal action against any media outlet that reprints images of the actor in death. Family of late actor David Carradine hires famed forensics expert to examine actor’s bodyLOS ANGELES — The family of David Carradine is asking the FBI and a private forensics expert to help investigate the “Kung Fu” actor’s death, attorney Mark Geragos said Saturday, the same day Thai police said surveillance footage indicated no one had entered his hotel room before he died. Carradine’s family seeks help from FBI, famed forensics expert in probe of actor’s deathLOS ANGELES — The family of David Carradine is asking the FBI and a private forensics expert to help investigate the “Kung Fu” actor’s death, attorney Mark Geragos said Saturday, the same day Thai police said surveillance footage indicated no one had entered his hotel room before he died. Carradine’s family wants FBI to investigate actor’s death in Bangkok hotelBANGKOK — The family of American actor David Carradine has asked the FBI to help investigate his death after his body was found in a hotel closet in Thailand’s capital with a rope tied to his neck, wrist and genitals. Carradine’s death follows actor’s Zen-like turnabout after early life of hard livingLOS ANGELES — Contrast marked the life of David Carradine, who became a star playing the austere and virtuous warrior Caine on TV’s “Kung Fu” even as his personal life was an excess of alcohol and drugs. |
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