Archive for February, 2010

Resilient Leno may face challenges on return

Fans may be ready to have him back, but his ratings could still be lower.

eBay buyer pays $41,300 for Nintendo game

A man hears that a copy of Stadium Events sold for $13,000. So he rummages in his basement and finds an unopened copy of the same game.

Celizic: Bracketologists are a casual fan’s best friend

Celizic: The only bad thing about the Winter Olympics is that that those are the same weeks we normally use to get up to speed on what’s happening in college basketball. It’s times like these that make me appreciate the world’s most useful nerds: the bracketologists.

Man arrested in teen’s disappearance

Police arrested a man Sunday in Escondido, California, in connection with the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl, according to the San Diego County sheriff.

Curfew declared in Chilean city; looting feared

Chile’s quake-ravaged city, Concepcion, declared an overnight curfew as reports of looting raised fears about security. Parts of the country are still without water or power.

Closing ceremony brings upbeat end to games

An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada — reflecting a determined comeback by the host country’s organizers and athletes.

Gaby gives ‘Housewives’ its comic zing

“Housewives” would  be a lot more boring, if it weren’t for Eva Longoria Parker. Without her, the show would lose almost all of its comedy, and most of its heart.

Olympics close with celebration of host Canada

An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada — reflecting a determined comeback by the host country’s organizers and athletes.

Jimmie Johnson wins at Vegas, earns 2nd victory of ‘10

Jimmie Johnson has won his second straight race by passing teammate Jeff Gordon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Shakeup: No. 3 Purdue latest top team to lose

Raymar Morgan had 16 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 14 Michigan State beat No. 3 Purdue 53-44 on Sunday and snap the Boilermakers’ 10-game win streak.