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After Helping Transform Shortstop, Barry Larkin Elected to Hall of Fame

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:38:09 0000

Tim Tebow Releases New Book, 'In My Eyes'

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:05:49 0000

By Tim Tebow, Nathan Whitaker - HarperCollins (2011)

Over the course of the last five years, Tim Tebow established himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of college football and a top prospect in the NFL. During that time he amassed an unparalleled resume--winning two BCS national championships, becoming the first sophomore in NCAA history to win the Heisman trophy, and in the face of massive public scrutiny, being drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Denver Broncos. Now, in "Through My Eyes," Tebow brings readers everywhere an inspirational memoir about life as he chose to live it, revealing how his faith and family values, combined with his relentless will to succeed, have molded him into the person that he is today. As the son of Christian missionaries, Tebow has a unique story to tell--from the circumstances of his birth, to his home-schooled roots, to his record-setting collegiate football career with the Florida Gators and everything else that took place in between. At every step, Tebow's life has defied convention and expectation. While aspects of his life have been well-documented, the stories have always been filtered through the opinions and words of others. "Through My Eyes" is his passionate, firsthand, never-before-told account of how it all really happened.

William Shatner Talks 'Captains,' His Childhood Memories

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 13:07:50 0000

There is a certain zen at the core of William Shatner, a mixture of bliss and self-awareness that has fueled a decades-long odyssey in the public consciousness that has reached far beyond the stars that he first explored as Captain of the USS Enterprise.

A journey that has touched down on television, film, audio and the written word, Shatner's career has seen honors come from all quarters, with awards and television tributes and an ironic pop culture following. And while you might expect him to rattle off a list of accomplishments when asked about his favorite memories, that would just not be his style.

First Impressions: What Your Email Says About You by Dayna Steele

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 13:06:15 0000

What does your email address and signature say about you? In short, everything.

Often, your email is the first impression anyone will have of you, from the actual email name and address to the signature in the body of the email. Your email carries a lot of weight when someone is deciding what his or her first impression is of you.

Late Night: Amy Sedaris models her weekend pants for Jimmy Fallon

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 13:02:34 0000

For years, author, comedian and hospitality expert Amy Sedaris has been a late-night favorite, largely due to her willingness to perform outrageous antics on the air.

The streak continued on Tuesday's "Late Night." Sedaris told host Jimmy Fallon how she'd always wanted to be in a commercial. After reaching out to various companies -- her dream was to plug "cramp medication" -- Sedaris finally landed a job for a new product by Downy that claims to keep clothes smelling fresh for months at a time. "They got a letter from a seaman. His wife said it's the only thing that makes him not smell like fish," she boasted.

Baseball Hall Of Fame Inductions 2011: Bert Blyleven's Speech Filled With Stories, Humor

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 12:46:15 0000

by Andy Hutchins

The best of the three speeches from the class of 2011's Hall of Fame induction ceremony came from the player who waited the longest to hear the Hall's call: Bert Blyleven's funny speech had the Hall of Fame induction crowd laughing throughout.

Blyleven's video tribute was delivered by Jim Kaat, who talked about Blyleven's wicked curveball and skill at pulling pranks such as hotfooting his teammates.

'Our America' With LISA LING' Premieres on the Oprah Winfrey Network

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:44:20 0000

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"Our America" With LISA LING premieres February 15th on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network.)

PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH Receives Medal of Freedom

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:36:15 0000

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President Barack Obama paid tribute to "the best of who we are and who we aspire to be" in awarding America's highest civilian honor Tuesday to 15 people, including former President George H.W. Bush, poet Maya Angelou, baseball slugger Stan Musial and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

BRENT MUSBURGER Elected to National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:29:14 0000

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Longtime ESPN and ABC play-by-play announcer Brent Musburger has been elected to the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame, the group announced Friday.

'Rules of Engagement' Starring DAVID SPADE Moves To Thursdays

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:26:21 0000

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'Rules of Engagement' starring DAVID SPADE moves to Thursdays beginning February 24th.