Before both conventions, all three-dozen voters said they had not settled on a candidate. Although one third of the voters were registered Republicans; one-third registered Democrats and one-third independents, the group leaned slightly to the left. Twenty four of the participants voted for Bill Clinton in 1992. Even so, at the end of the GOP gathering, 35 of the 36 said they had more favorable impressions of Gov. George W....
If Zucker’s success does repeat itself, his bosses at NBC will soon be sporting broader smiles than Matt and Katie. After all, Zucker has a remarkable track record, making “Today” the undisputed leader of morning TV and a profit powerhouse. Certainly, he faces a challenge. NBC missed out on the craze of reality programming like “Survivor’’ and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.’’ And a lot of new fall shows, including “Titans,’’ “The Michael Richards Show’’ and “Deadline,’’ have died quick deaths....
The Chargers ended their season with a 31-21 defeat to the Chiefs in Kansas City in Rivers’ possible farewell Sunday. MORE: SN’s NFL All-Decade team for the 2010s The 38-year-old Rivers, an eight-time Pro Bowler, can become a free agent after this season. Pressed on his future postgame, Rivers was overcome with emotion as he spoke with the media amid the uncertainty. “If this is the last time here or last time in this uniform, that’s a possibility,” Rivers told reporters....
Big country, America. Exults in the kilodecibel roar of forty 700-horsepower engines, turns 2,000 gallons of gas into smoke in a couple of hours, just for the fun of it. America loves a winner, unless, of course, it hates him. Take Jeff Gordon, in what is invariably identified as his ““rainbow-colored No. 24 DuPont Finishes Chevrolet.’’ The last two years, he finished first and second for the Winston Cup trophy, the very highest honor the nation can bestow on a stock-car driver....
Barkley called Golden State’s style “girl basketball” during TNT’s “Inside the NBA” pregame show Thursday. He has been a frequent and harsh critic of the WNBA in recent years. BIRDSONG: Barkley shows callousness to black people He tried to backtrack Thursday by saying the “loves” women’s college hoops, but then followed by saying he doesn’t want that style in the NBA. A very quick history lesson on Barkley vs. the women’s game: Chuck called out the WNBA’s seeming lack of physical play during the 2009 NBA playoffs, and last season he backhanded the Lakers by comparing them to the WNBA’s LA squad....
MORE: Top 10 Gifs of Kobe’s career | Should you watch Kobe’s final game or Warriors? The former NBA player, current analyst and fellow Nike endorser showcased a special pair of “Mamba Day” Nike Air Max CB 34s (a.k.a. “Barkleys”) during Tuesday night’s show, while offering some retirement advice to Bryant on the eve of his big night — and taking the usual amount of ribbing from the Inside crew:
Barkley said Thursday during “Inside the NBA” that he’s donating $1 million to women of color in Alabama after they helped elect Democratic candidate Doug Jones to the U.S. Senate in a special election vs. Republican Roy Moore. Barkley campaigned for Jones late in the race. MORE: Barkley says Alabama ‘rose up’ in electing Jones There are conditions attached to the money, however, and Barkley tried to be playful as he laid them out:...
The CBS studio analyst blasted politicians — Democrats and Republicans — saying they take advantage of a system that pits citizens against each other along race and class lines so they “can keep their grasp of money and power.” MORE MARCH MADNESS: Live scores | Updated bracket | TV schedule Here are Barkley’s full comments: I truly believe in my heart most white people and Black people are awesome people, but we’re so stupid following our politicians, whether they’re Republicans or Democrats, and their only job is, ‘Hey, let’s make these people not like each other....
He has been cleared to travel back to Atlanta and will meet with the team doctors to determine next steps. “I think it was bones around his eye, and the report I got is that when they took him to the hospital, he was aware,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said after the 10-1 win, while holding back tears (via MLB.com). “Hopefully [the prognosis is good], I don’t know. We just have to wait and see....
The English Parliamentarian system of government is confusing to many Americans because of its seemingly chaotic nature. It is a bit like a cross between the American House of Representatives and the old commodities trading floor in Chicago. Despite what it may look like to us, it has been functioning in varying forms since 1265, and in nearly its current form since the “Glorious Revolution” of 1688, so it’s fair to say that overall, the system has served England well....
Forty-years ago, the U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union at the Winter Olympics held in Lake Placid, New York. The “Miracle on Ice” came at the beginning of the end of the Cold War, in a nation that was about to sweep aside the “malaise” of the Carter presidency and elect Ronald Reagan. Soon, he would put an American boot on the throat of the USSR and force its collapse....
The quick-draw headline stays the same. This is one of those satellite camps. Michigan, Tennessee, Penn State, West Virginia, South Carolina and Wake Forest were among 15 schools represented at the 49ers’ event. Lambert welcomed a record-number of campers in helmets and shorts on an 88-degree day that feels over 100 on the field; a Carolina-bring-your-Sunbrella special. Only the coaches and players are out doing work in the high heat....
That was exactly what happened at the encounter between Charlton Athletic and Coventry City, where both sets of supporters held up the game by throwing around 3,000 plastic pigs onto the pitch at the Valley. It was a joint protest by the supporters at how each of their respective clubs is being run — and it resulted in the game being halted for several minutes as stewards tried to pick up every last pig from the turf....
Johnson led 255 of the 334 laps and won by 4.39 seconds over teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. After his 66th career Cup victory, he takes a seven-point lead over Matt Kenseth into the penultimate race of the season next Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. “They're as good as they've ever been and maybe better because they're seasoned,” team owner Rick Hendrick said of Johnson, who won five consecutive titles from 2006-2010....
A total of 64 teams entered the competition, which kicked off at the end of August, with the number now whittled down to just two. It is not quite as prestigious or well known as tournaments such as the FA Cup or the League Cup, but in recent seasons it has featured some Premier League clubs. Goal brings you all you need to know about the competition and the current state of play ahead of the final next month....
Types of Thermometer There are many devices used to measure a child’s temperature, including an ear thermometer, temporal thermometer (which you apply to the forehead), or a mercury-free oral or rectal thermometer. Rectal temperatures are usually around 1 degree higher than oral thermometers and 1-1/2 degrees higher than axillary (armpit) temperatures. Despite what people may tell you, you don’t have to add or subtract a degree when using a temporal thermometer or ear thermometer....
Los Rojiblancos remain hopeful they can make a deal for the Premier League champions’ top scorer from last season, but they have been working hard to bring down the asking price. Chelsea 11/2 to win the Premier League again Costa remains in Brazil and hasn’t been involved in a professional football set-up since Chelsea lost 2-1 in the FA Cup final to Arsenal. He has been training in his native Lagarto but has refused Chelsea’s orders to return to London for training....
Chelsea are preparing for a crucial match against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday but go into the game having lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace at the weekend. ‘Luiz has no grudge with Aguero’ Meanwhile, Spurs won 2-0 at Burnley to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table to seven points. Conte believes that there is more expectation on his Chelsea players than those at Tottenham, even though the Italian feels his team were not given much chance in the title race before the start of the campaign....
The Blues’ woes between the posts have been well-documented over the past 12 months, with neither Kepa Arrizabalaga nor Willy Caballero doing enough to convince Lampard they could be depended upon for the 2020-21 season. Mendy was powerless to stop Tottenham converting all five of their penalties in the shootout that ensued after a 1-1 draw at full-time on Tuesday, but the former Rennes keeper nevertheless left his manager pleased with what he saw....
