MELBOURNE At the Australian Open on Saturday, all that stood between Serena Williams and Steffi Graf was Angelique Kerber, who took 33 majors to reach her first Grand Slam final. Kerber was trying to become the first German to win a womens major since Graf won in 1999. Williams was trying to join Graf as a 22-time major winner in singles.Williams, the world No. 1, was the defending champion and a six-time titlist here. But in...
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Charlie Puth: Nine Track Mind review subtly retro, softly burning R&B pop
Fresh from committing crimes againstthe English language with hischart-topping single Marvin Gaye a collaboration with Meghan All About That Bass Trainor that co-opted the soul giants name into one ofthe more grammatically cavalier refrains of recent times Charlie Puth releases his debut album. But there are no repeats of such lyrical misdemeanours here instead the 24-year-old Puth errs on the sideof caution. Taking cues from...
30 years since Challenger: Teacher-in-Space finalists gather
POLL: Did you watch the 1986 Challenger space shuttle launch?CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Dozens of educators who competed alongside Christa McAuliffe to become the first teacher inspacegathered Thursday to remember the seven astronauts who perished aboard Challenger 30 years ago.McAuliffe"s son, Scott, now 39, also took part in the emotionally charged ceremony, held on a bleak, drizzly morning just six miles from where his mother"sspaceshuttleblasted...
Andy Murray beats Bernard Tomic: Australian Open as it happened
Good morning/afternoon/evening. Welcome to coverage of the fourth-round match between the second seed, Andy Murray, and the 16th seed, Bernard Tomic. The odds here are stacked firmly in favour of Murray, who has beaten Tomic in their last three meetings without ever losing a set or being made to feel even a smidgin uncomfortable. However, Tomic will have a considerable wind behind him in the form of a boisterous crowd on Rod Laver...
Friday, January 29, 2016
Video Wonder: What a Sonic Boom Sounds Like
Early afternoon on Thursday, flurries of U.S. east coastresidents rushed fearfullyinto the streets, convinced that an earthquakewas making the ground tremble and windows rattle.Turns out the kerfuffle had nothing to do with an earthquake, but was instead spurred by a series of sonic booms from nearby fighter jets. A sonic boom, in addition to being an animated TV series, is the explosive noise caused by the shock wave from an...
The Latest: The price of success for Serena Williams
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The Latest from the Australian Open on Friday (all times local): 12:15 a.m. (Saturday) Andy Murray and his older brother Jamie have become the first brothers to reach the finals in both the singles and doubles championships at a Grand Slam tournament in the Open era. Andy Murray said that their "parents will be extremely proud. There"s...
Serena Williams Routs Radwanska and Nears a 22nd Major Title
Photo Serena Williams after winning her Australian Open semifinal match against Agnieszka Radwanska. Credit Jason O"Brien/Reuters MELBOURNE, Australia As Serena Williams recovered from a run at history that ended with the finish line in sight, Agnieszka Radwanska spent the months...
Box office preview: Kung Fu Panda 3 eyes $40+ million opening
With an expected debut of $40 million (or more), Kung Fu Panda 3 could soon be earning 2016s biggest opening yet.The third installment in the adventures of Po the Panda sees Jack Black reprising his titular role. Its been weeks since weve had a family-friendly animated hit Norm of the North failed to make an impression in early January and Kung Fu Panda 3, which is rolling out in 3,955 theaters, has debuted to solid critical...
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Republican Debate: Live Updates
PhotoRick Santorum, Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee and Jim Gilmore at the earlyFox News/Google Republican debate at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.Credit Doug Mills/The New York TimesFor the four Republican presidential candidates relegated to the undercard debate, it was a final chance to make an impression before the Iowa caucuses.Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee, Rick Santorum and Jim Gilmore steered clear of clashing with...
Amber Rose Responded To Kanye"s Diss And She Didn"t Hold Back At All
Amber Rose hit back hard after Kanye West dragged her into hisepic Twitter feud with Wiz Khalifa.Quick reminder: West and Rose dated for two years and it would be an understatement to say they are no longer on good terms. Much of this goes back to Rose calling West"s now-wife Kim Kardashian a "homewrecker" in 2012,claiming the reality star was the reason for her split with the rapper. While the two have traded barbs over the years,...
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Apple Inc. (AAPL)"s $216 Billion Cash Pile Is Not What It Seems
Apple released its latest earnings report on Tuesday, detailing again a giant cash pile as Chief Executive Tim Cook continued to boast about having the mother of all balance sheets. However, in reality, the cash pile is not as big as it looks, says a report from MarketWatch.Apple has no real cash Market watchers are very fascinated by the fact that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has more than $215 billion in reserve, and they believe...
Report: Former Hawkeye Tyler Sash found to have CTE
Hawk Central staff 9:55 p.m. CST January 26, 2016AutoplayShow ThumbnailsShow CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideIowa"s Tyler Sash died last September, and a New York Times report released Tuesday said the football star had CTE.(Photo: Register file photo)Buy PhotoFormer NFL and Iowa safety Tyler Sash, who died last September in his Oskaloosa home at age 27, has been diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease found in dozens...
Blake Griffin Breaks Hand After 2-Piecing A Clippers Staffer
The Los Angeles Clippers have a knack for underachieving, and this wont help fix their reputation. Reportedly, star forward Blake Griffin fractured his right hand after punching a staffer multiple times while out in Toronto.Reports ESPN:Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin returned home early from his teams five-game road trip after he suffered a suspected fracture in his right hand in an undisclosed team-related incident,...
Zika virus patient is from Nassau County, officials say
One of the three New York patients who has tested positive for the mosquito-borne Zika virus lives in Nassau County, a local health official confirmed Tuesday. The infection, which can cause serious birth defects, is being spread by mosquitoes in countries throughout many parts of Latin America. ...
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Rob Kardashian Might Be Dating Blac Chyna
Rumors are swirling that Rob Kardashian might be dating Blac Chyna!The 27-year-old model ignited the rumors when she posted a photo on her Instagram account of a tattooed arm wrapped around herself. Fans instantly recognized the tattoos as the ones on Robs arm.The beginning, she captioned the pic, which you can see below.Chyna has a history with the Kardashian family as she used to date Tyga and has a three-year-old son with him....
Fox News Poll: Clinton drops below 50 percent as her lead over Sanders shrinks
Hillary Clintons lead in the Democratic primary race has narrowed to its slimmest margin yet. The front-runners support has slipped under 50 percent, and cracks may be appearing in what some called her firewall -- the African-American voter bloc. CLICK HERE...
Monday, January 25, 2016
"Warcraft" Movie Improved With Gaming Sound Effects, Director Duncan Jones Already Planning Sequels? [New Trailer]
While the first full trailer for Warcraft was released to a wider audience during Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the trailer has already seen its first remake and not in a way many people would have expected. In an attempt to improve on the initial trailer, one fan re-dubbed the video with the games original sound effects, resulting in a hilarious version of the original trailer.The trailer, which...
School closings and delayed openings for Monday
Two-year-old Gianna Patel peers over a snow bank in the front yard of her family"s Franklin Township home, Sunday, January 24, 2016.(Photo: Jason Towlen/Staff Photographer)Buy PhotoStory HighlightsThe Monster Jam scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Prudential Center has been postponed to 4:30 p.mHere is a list of school and municipal closings and delayed openings as of 5p.m. Sunday. Stay with Mycentraljerssey.com for updates as...
Royal Rumble 2016 results: Charlotte beats Becky Lynch, but Sasha Banks gets the last laugh
The Boss thinks she"s the Divas Champion in waiting. Once again, Charlotte retained the Divas Championship at the Royal Rumble, beating Becky Lynch with the help of her father. But the big story came afterwards when Sasha Banks showed up and beat up both contenders before holding up the belt herself.Charlotte and Becky came up to the main roster in a team together during painful, though ultimately successful Divas Revolution....
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Ronda Rousey And Cecily Strong Go On Trial For Having A Threesome With Pete Davidson
Subscribe to UPROXXSNL received a fair amount of criticism for a sketch last season that turned a high student student (Pete Davidson) into a hero for sleeping with his teacher (Cecily Strong). Responses to Hot for Teacher which failed to mock the double standard of a male student having s*x with his female teacher versus a male teacher doing the same thing with his female student ranged from frustrated anger (Im actually offended...
CONFIRMED: Michigan State Basketball to wear Mean Green Nike Hyper Elite Disruption uniforms vs Maryland
As isportswebs Mike Sterner wroteearlier this week, Michigan State basketball will be wearing a new uniform for this Saturdays game vs Maryland.Here is the picture from MSU Basketballs instagram account:From Michigan State Basketballs snapchat:It appears that incoming 2016 five-star recruit Miles Bridges likes them:Oh my https://t.co/Jieb32zmbG Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges01) January 22, 2016In the poll on Mike Sterners original...
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Review: "The Boy," in Which a Doll May be Alive, or the Heroine May Be Mad
Photo A scene from The Boy, a thriller directed by William Brent Bell. Credit David Bukach/STX Entertainment A creepy doll and a creepy house are the main ingredients of The Boy, a small-cast horror movie that spends a lot of time building itself into a psychological thriller,...
Celebrate this snow day by making snow cream
By now there should be enough snow outside your East Tennessee door to create a memory making dessert. All it takes is a bowl, a spoon, a gallon of snow and someone brave enough to go outdoors to gather it.The rest is easy peasy. You"ll need some sugar, vanilla flavoring and a little milk for vanilla...
Charlotte Rampling: Promoting Diversity In Oscar Nominations Is "Racist To Whites"
Best Actor: Johnny Depp, "Black Mass""Black Mass" was supposed to be Johnny Depp"s big comeback. And it did decent business at the box office, but Depp"s portrayal of Boston crime lord Whitey Bulgerhasn"t been an awards favorite. Even the Golden Globes snubbed him. The Golden Globes! As in, the same group that nominated him for "The Tourist!" Oh well. Good thing he doesn"t want an Oscar anyway.David M. Benett via Getty ImagesimageBest...
Friday, January 22, 2016
Geek"s what to watch this week: DC"s Legends of Tomorrow, Dirty Grandpa, and Turbo Kid
This week, the things we want to watch the most range from a spinoff superhero team series and a Spring Break buddy comedy to a bus-stationed comedy special and a throwback to B-movie flicks of the 70s.DCs Legends of TomorrowTonight, fans of DC Comics and the Arrowverse created by The CW shows like Arrow and The Flash will finally get to experience the third series in the line when DC Legends of Tomorrow debuts. Rip Hunter leads...
Blizzard"s Storm Surge Could Cause As Much Flooding As a Hurricane Landfall
A couple looks at the view of New Jersey from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan on Aug. 28, 2011, as Hurricane Irene hit the region with rain and high winds. Coastal flooding from this week"s blizzard may match or exceed Irene"s levels.Photo by Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images Its blizzard time on the East Coast, and this weeks storm could wind up being one for the ages. But lost in all the discussion of snow...
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