A sickening encounter with the local Tory candidate
The Guardian
I'm Ron," I say. "How can I help you today?" "Actually," says the apparition, "I'd like to help you!" She wriggles her hand free. "Pippa Rowe-Dent!" Eh? "But maybe you don't read chick-lit!" she twinkles. "I suspect, that – are you married?...
Gay attack cop parents' appeal
The Sun
Ron and Ann Parkes branded the 20-strong gang "ignorant" - as PC James Parkes remained seriously ill in hospital. The 22-year-old trainee policeman was left fighting for life after the yobs - aged 14 to 18 - called him "queer" and attacked ...
Ron Hornaday wins fourth truck championship
Detroit News
The record books will list Ron Hornaday as the oldest champion in NASCAR history, but behind the wheel of one of Kevin Harvick's trucks, he feels like a kid again.
Lakers beat Clippers 99-92 in season opener
Forbes
Commissioner David Stern handed out diamond-encrusted rings to almost everyone from last season's team except for Ron Artest, who joined the Lakers in the offseason from Houston with the sole purpose of winning a gaudy bauble for himself. H...
Arlington teacher wins case v. town
Boston Globe
Ron Colosi, Jr., president of the Arlington Education Association, said the teachers he spoke to yesterday were ecstatic over the news and that he is not surprised at the outcome.
Defense bends, but doesn't break
San Diego Union-Tribune
Ron Rivera told his defense it would be giving up yards yesterday but not giving them up in big chunks, and that would help the Chargers win their fourth straight game.
Ron Devlin: Minstrel tradition carries on in Brandywine area
Reading Eagle
In the 1950s, Jim Mabry would go to see his uncle, Emory Mabry, perform on stage with the Longswamp Minstrels. One of the songs Uncle Emory would sing was "Mary Lou," a 1930s love ballad.
Outlaw sparks Blazers over Rockets 96-87
YAHOO!
Rockets center Yao Ming is out for the season after offseason foot surgery, and Ron Artest — who pestered the Blazers — left for the Lakers as a free agent. Houston also remains without former All-Star Tracy McGrady, who had microfracture s...
Rams cornerback Ron Bartell fights thigh injury
AP via Yahoo! Sports
Thanks to the recent bye week, St. Louis Rams cornerback Ron Bartell is feeling the best he has all season after a nagging thigh injury hampered his play. "Everything's fine, no complaints," Bartell said Thursday. "I got to get away from fo...
Pomona II: Ron Capps Saturday notes
Motorsport.com
POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2009) - Driving the NAPA AUTO PARTS Dodge Funny Car at the 45th annual NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., Ron Capps qualified No. 5, posting his quickest pass on Friday of 4.076 seconds at 307.65 mph in the second of fo...
RON DZWONKOWSKI: Leaders, work together so all survive with less
Detroit Free Press
There are stories in truth and fiction of groups of people who find themselves in some awful situation with limited supplies and either band together to survive or start killing each other. Either way, the lives of those who make it are for...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Zook: Juice will start if healthy vs. Cincinnati
Chicago Sun-Times
If Juice Williams, who missed the Northwestern game with a sprained left ankle, is healthy, he'll be the starter when Illinois plays at No. 5 Cincinnati on Nov. 27, Illini coach Ron Zook said Sunday, adding that he expects the senior quarte...
The Artest experiment, Clips can survive minus Griffin and more
CNN Sports Illustrated
If this is as outrageous as it gets with Ron Artest, his marriage with the Lakers just might work. LOS ANGELES -- Who was the evil NBA schedule maker who thought it would be funny to have the Clippers play the Lakers on opening night? It's ...
