Archive for December 16th, 2009

Carmelo helps Nuggets overcome loss of Billups

Carmelo Anthony scored 38 points, his fifth straight 30-plus point performance, and the Denver Nuggets overcame the loss of star guard Chauncey Billups to a groin injury to beat the Houston Rockets 111-101 on Wednesday night.

IBM closes lackluster M&A year with buying spree

The total value for tech merger and acquisition activity reaches $142 billion in 2009; in contrast, the second quarter of 2008 alone saw $173 billion in tech M&A deals.

Brazilian court orders son returned

A Brazilian court today ordered 9-year-old Sean Goldman returned to his U.S. father, but the boy’s Brazilian relatives were expected to try to block the order.

LeBron helps Cavs put away Iverson, 76ers

LeBron James hit two clutch 3s in the fourth quarter and scored 36 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 108-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night with the Phillies’ newly acquired ace Roy Halladay watching from a suite.

Bengals receiver Chris Henry involved in serious accident

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry was involved in a serious accident on Wednesday in Charlotte, the team reported on its Web site.

U.S. troops admit abusing prescription drugs (source: USATODAY)

About one in four soldiers admit abusing prescription drugs, most of them pain relievers, in a one-year period, according to … (source: USATODAY) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Video: Sexpert On Male Sexuality (source: CBS News)

Men, if you’re not Superman in the bedroom learn how to be Clark Kent. Dr. Harry Fisch talks to Dr. Jon LaPook about what every man and woman should know about male sexuality. (source: CBS News) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

NFL player fights for life after fall in ‘domestic situation’

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry suffered “life-threatening injuries” after falling out of a pickup truck during a fight with his fiancee, police said Wednesday.

NFL player falls from truck, critically hurt

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry suffered “life-threatening injuries” after falling out of the bed of a pickup during a fight with his fiancee, police in Charlotte, North Carolina, said Wednesday.

House rushes to wrap up year

With a holiday break looming, the House of Representatives Wednesday rushed to wrap up year-end business, and postponed several major battles until next year.