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24 Jan 2012 10:35

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Politics: Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas disses Obama, skips White House event

  • I believe the federal government has grown out of control, threatening the rights, liberties, and property of the people. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers vision for the Federal government. Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country.
  • Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas • Describing why he decided to skip an event in which Obama honored the team for winning the Stanley Cup last season. While the event went off without a hitch, Thomas’ no-show has drawn a lot of controversy, as many felt that the move showed a lack of respect to the office. The team has distanced itself away from Thomas’ decision, saying they were disappointed Thomas didn’t join in. source

26 Aug 2009 02:10

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U.S.: Ted Kennedy, dead at 77; one of our nation’s greatest Senators

  • The political icon was 77. Ted Kennedy, the leader of one of the nation’s most iconic political families, had been suffering from brain cancer in the last few years. “We’ve lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever,” a statement from his family said. Just a few weeks ago, he lost his sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. source

09 Aug 2009 22:46

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Sports: NHL star Patrick Kane learns hockey moves don’t work in real life

  • 20¢ was enough for Kane to beat up a Buffalo cab driver; jerk source

11 Jun 2009 22:47

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Sports: The Red Wings are pretty much Detroit’s only reason to smile

Which, of course, means that they’ll probably lose Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals tomorrow night. Why does God hate Detroit? source

10 Jun 2009 20:01

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Sports: Head-to-head, basketball finals crush hockey finals

  • 14.2 million number of people who watched Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Magic and the Lakers last night – the best ratings of the night
  • 5.8 million number of people who watched the Red Wings and Penguins in the Stanley Cup finals – about as good as a test signal usually gets source

26 Apr 2009 03:00

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Sports: Hockey drama: The New York Rangers will be sans coach today

  • Of course I was shocked. I couldn’t believe it. It wasn’t empty, by the way. He looked at me at that moment and I said, ‘Hey, you hit me in the face!’ He just grinned.
  • Claudette Chandonia • After getting a bottle of Gatorade thrown at her by New York Rangers coach John Tortorella. Tortorella, who suspended former Dallas Star Sean Avery after rough penalties in Game 4 of their series with the Washington Capitals, was suspended himself for the act of coach-fan violence. The NHL does not look kindly on you doing that, just an FYI. • source

12 Apr 2009 11:00

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Sports: Congrats to BU on an exciting Frozen Four victory in OT!

Some have argued that this year’s NCAA hockey tourney was way better than the hoops. We’d agree. Go Boston U! source
 

07 Feb 2009 14:14

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Sports: The New York Rangers may pick up the Dallas Stars’ sloppy seconds

That’s right, Sean Avery’s on the market. You know we had to make that joke. source

01 Jan 2009 16:34

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Sports: It’s like Lambeau Field for losers

  • 40,818 people watched hockey outside source