The Star-Ledger - NJ.com ARDMORE, Pa. – The helpful employee at a Golfsmith superstore near the U.S. Open course looks as like he'd just been asked to see a mashie or a niblick. Or, for the matter, a tennis racquet. “A 1 iron?” he asks. “A 1 iron,” I reply. He calls for the ...
Bloomberg Copper declined for a fifth day, the longest slump since Feb. 22, amid speculation that central banks from Tokyo to Washington will refrain from adding more stimulus to boost global growth. Metal for delivery in three months on the London Metal ... and more »
The Seattle Times “Absent a change in direction by the City Council,” McGinn said, “by September 1 we expect the property to be vacated and we will follow the City Council's direction to evict those who remain.” Despite Nickelsville's problems, those who live there say ... and more »
New York Times (blog) CHICAGO — Viktor Stalberg wore a white jersey at practice Tuesday afternoon and a scowl afterward. For the second time this postseason, Stalberg, t...
Chicago Tribune A 35-year-old man was killed and at least six people were injured in shootings across the city Tuesday night, according to police. About 10 p.m., a 35-ye...
USA TODAY Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriou...
USA TODAY ARDMORE, Pa. — Paul Azinger said the U.S. Open will be the week of the long iron. Just not the 1 -iron. This week's national championship at cherished but snug Merion Golf Club puts a premium on accuracy and will lead many to leave the driver and even ...
New York Times I'm not the first to admit that raising a child in Park Slope, Brooklyn, can bear an embarrassing resemblance to the TV show “Portlandia.” My wife and I try to have some ironic distance from the culture of organic, chemical-free parenting, but we're ...
ESPN When it comes to historic player performances, the conference playoffs get no love. You can name and debate the best regular seasons and the best NBA Finals efforts, but the best overall postseason run doesn't spark the imagination quite the same way.
Los Angeles Times The two large video screens at Dodger Stadium turned out to be a portent of Sunday's game. Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully was giving his usual pregame comments on the screens when they suddenly lost their feed, flickered chaotically and went dark.
