The Verge Review of Animals: the wildebeest
This column is part of a series where Verge staffers post highly subjective reviews of animals. Up until now, we’ve written about animals without telling you whether they suck or rule. We are now rectifying this oversight. One of nature’s most befuddling quadrupeds, the common wildebeest has the thick, horned bust of a buffalo, the spindly legs and wispy tail of a horse, and the scraggly whitish beard of a wizard. It is classified as none of those things, of course, and is instead considered..>> view originalNew-look Blackhawks beat Capitals 3-2
CHICAGO - (AP) -- For all the star power with the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks, it was a pretty connection between fourth-line forwards that proved to be the difference. Richard Panik kicked the puck from behind the net to a streaking Dennis Rasmussen for the rookie's fourth goal at 12:47 of the third, and the new-look Blackhawks topped the NHL-leading Capitals 3-2 on Sunday. Most popular sports stories "I thought it was a beautiful pass," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said wi..>> view originalSonny Skyhawk Bringing His War Bonnet to Oscars, Fighting for His ...
The millions of television viewers who will watch the 88th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awards ceremony tonight might catch a glimpse of a man wearing a long, feathered Indian headdress strolling along the Oscars‘ famous red carpet where Hollywood glitz-and-glitter is lavishly on display. It won’t be a faux Indian like all those played by white actors in old Hollywood westerns – or even in new ones. It will be actor-activist Sonny Skyhawk, a citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Nat..>> view originalNo. 19 Baylor Dominates Inside to Beat TCU 86-71
FORT WORTH, Texas รข€” Johnathan Motley and the No. 19 Baylor Bears are learning how to play inside with limited help from burly forward-turned-NFL prospect Rico Gathers. That's how coach Scott Drew sees it anyway.Motley led a dominant effort around the basket with 22 points and nine rebounds, Taurean Prince scored 16 of his 22 in the second half and the Bears pulled away from TCU 86-71 on Saturday night."The first game without him, we were pounded on the glass and I think everybody realized t..>> view originalAntonio Cromartie, Buffalo Bills plan to meet, report says
Could Rex Ryan and Antonio Cromartie be reuniting? According to the NFL Network, the recently released cornerback, who was cut by the Jets last week, plans to meet with the Bills. The visit is expected to be “soon” and Ryan is “intrigued” by the idea of adding his former corner to the Bills’ roster, according to the report. VoteJets 2016: Keep 'em or dump 'em? Cromartie had two stints with the Jets, first joining Ryan’s club in a 2010 trade from the Chargers. He was released before the 2014 sea..>> view originalYou can bet the Rangers are trying hard for a deal as deadline ...
Steve Zipay Steve Zipay is an award-winning journalist who has covered events from Super Bowls to World Series and issues DALLAS — A handful of notable names left the NHL trade market in deals on Saturday: Teddy Purcell, Jiri Hudler, James Reimer, Justin Schultz and Jakub Kindl all changed addresses. And the Rangers also were expected to add some talent before Monday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline. After all, it’s what they do. “Every year something happens,” Henrik Lundqvist said after the Blue..>> view originalCorrections: February 28, 2016
NATIONAL Because of an editing error, a picture caption last Sunday with a White House Letter article, about a 1928 visit to Cuba by President Calvin Coolidge, reversed the identities of his wife, Grace Coolidge, and Elvira Machado, the wife of President Gerardo Machado of Cuba. Mrs. Machado was on the arm of Mr. Coolidge, at left, and Mrs. Coolidge was with Mr. Machado, at right.SPORTSAn article in some editions last Sunday about the Millrose Games track and field meet misstated, in one insta..>> view originalFlyers Sign Michael Raffl To 3-Year Contract Extension
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Michael Raffl to a three-year, $7.05 million contract extension. The Flyers announced the signing Sunday, and a person with direct knowledge of the deal revealed the contract figures to The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Flyers did not provide those numbers. Had the deal not been reached, Raffl was a candidate to be dealt before the NHL’s trade deadline on Monday. He was in the final ye..>> view originalUB Bulls fall to Ohio 103-96 in overtime
UB Bulls fall to Ohio 103-96 in overtime Buffalo tied for third place in the MAC East with loss to Bobcats By Kainan Guo / The Spectrum Freshman guard CJ Massinburg scored a career-high 36 points in Buffalo's 94-75 loss to Ohio on Feb. 12. It took 45 minutes to decide a winner. After a missed shot in the final moments of regulation, the Buffalo men’s basketball team had five extra minute..>> view originalUnit Corporation's (UNT) CEO Larry Pinkston on Q4 2015 Results ...
Welcome to the Unit Corporation Fourth Quarter and Year End 2015 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Cynthia, and I will be your operator for today's call.>> view original
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