Iowa State makes final push for bowl bid
Denver Post
Iowa State (5-5, 2-4 Big 12) hosts Colorado on Saturday, then finishes the regular season at Missouri next week. The Cyclones need one win to become bowl eligible, but might have to win both games to secure a bowl bid. ISU has been struggli...
Phelps to test shape, old suits at World Cup meet
Forbes
STOCKHOLM -- Michael Phelps says he's "not in the best shape" for the upcoming European World Cup meet in Stockholm. The Olympic great plans to use the competition to test his form and the old-style swimsuit that will become the standard ne...
Carrie Prejean -- Softcore Hypocrite?
TMZ.com
In her new "tell-all" book, Carrie dedicates an entire passage to bitch about "pornography," writing: "Unfortunately, pornography has become mainstreamed -- it rushes at us through big screens, portable screens; soft-core porn is on mainstr...
Pelini: Nebraska offensive situation is critical
Denver Post
OMAHA, Neb.—Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says it's critical for his offense to become more productive as the Cornhuskers make a final push at trying to win the Big 12 North. The Huskers have no clear-cut starter as they begin preparations for t...
Tighter security at Fort Hood after deadly rampage
Salon
Routine daily visits by the public at Fort Hood, Texas, have been suspended as the post tightens security following a deadly shooting spree. Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, the post commander, said Monday that the sprawling base "cannot become a batt...
Corruption convicts try to become heroes: ACC Chairman
New Nation
Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Golam Rahman has alleged that people who were convicted in corruption cases after 1/11 changeover are now trying to be heroes. "None of the accused have so far been proved innocent by the court. The legal...
Dublin has become the gun murder capital of Europe
Irish Central
The rate is almost as high as some cities in the U.S. like Washington D.C. So far this year, 19 gun murders, all of which were gang related, have occurred in Ireland’s capital city, which has a population of 1.2 million. Shockingly, Dublin ...