Archive for January 8th, 2010

Hawks beat Celtics for 2nd time this season

Jamal Crawford scored 18 points, including two crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics for the second time this season, 93-85 Friday night.

Mora out as coach of Seahawks, Carroll next?

A sign with Jim Mora’s name identifying his prime parking spot was still in front of Seattle Seahawks headquarters Friday night.

Devils-Lightning postponed after lights dim

Problem unable to be fixed with Tampa Bay leading in second period.

Intel gives in-depth demo of future smartphone

At the Consumer Electronics Show, a company representative gave a relatively in-depth demonstration of a future smartphone from LG Electronics. Watch the video.

Distracted Wizards rally to upset Magic

The last-place and distracted Washington Wizards overcame a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit Friday night, beating the Orlando Magic 104-97 in the team’s first game at the Verizon Center since Gilbert Arenas’ suspension.

Feds: ‘Gilligan’ note started air incident

Federal authorities filed a criminal complaint Friday against a 56-year-old man whose scrawled note invoking “Gilligan’s Island” led a Hawaiian Airlines pilot to turn around a Maui-bound flight and return Wednesday to Portland, Oregon.

Yahoo adds Silverman’s Electus to content strategy

NBC’s former head of programming, Ben Silverman, will produce several new Internet shows for Yahoo through a deal with his new company, Electus.

A conversation with Ford CEO Alan Mulally

At CES 2010, Molly Wood interviews Ford CEO Alan Mulally about in-car technology, electric vehicles, flying cars, and the future of American automakers.

Revealing Facebook posts promote cancer awareness

Facebook took a colorful turn this week, when its female users began posting cryptic status updates.

FCC chairman pushes policy agenda

Chairman Genachowski uses CES appearance to promote policy objectives like freeing up more wireless spectrum and encouraging competition in TV set-top boxes.