Adams to play peace concert in Georgia

Bryan Adams is to play a free peace concert in war-ravaged Georgia in the hope his actions will prompt Russian leaders to end over 40 days of conflict with the East European republic.

Sack for teacher sent home 'in disgrace' from school trip

A TEACHER at one of Scotland's leading fee-paying schools, sent home in apparent disgrace from a student expedition to East Africa, has now been sacked.

Abu Dhabi unveils lineup

Film News: Emphasis on socially conscious filmmaking -- Abu Dhabi's second Middle East Film Festival will open Oct. 10 with Rian Johnson's "The Brothers Bloom, " starring Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody and close Oct. 19 with Ridley Scott's "Body of Lies, " starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

Resilient Red Sox will be fine no matter where they finish

Is it time to panic in Boston? A 10-3 setback to the Rays leaves the BoSox two games back in the AL East, but Scott Miller admires their resilience despite injuries. Plus, they're actually playing better since Manny was dealt.

Feisty Rays continue to prove all naysayers wrong

The baseball world is quickly learning to not count out the Rays. One day after the Red Sox reclaim first place in the AL East, Tampa Bay takes it back with an inspiring 2-1 win in the biggest game in franchise history, Scott Miller says.

Rays alone in first following Navarro's RBI walk-off single vs. BoSox

Dioner Navarro singled with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning, enabling the Rays to beat the Red Sox 2-1 and remain in first place in the AL East.

Beastly East proving to be more than class of the NFC

Big-play guys, loaded teams, the best collection of quarterbacks in the NFL. Only two games in, the NFC East is looking like a monster even on the stat sheets, Clark Judge says.

Beastly East proving to be more than class of the NFC

Big-play guys, loaded teams, the best collection of quarterbacks in the NFL. Only two games in, the NFC East is looking like a monster even on the stat sheets, Clark Judge says.

Red Sox Pull Even With Rays For AL East Lead

Scott Kazmir and the Rays may find it hard to erase the visions of
mighty Red Sox swings slicing into their fragile AL East lead.

Only way is up for vibrant St Pat's

Their 47-year wait for an away victory in Europe over, Dublin side St Patrick's Athletic FC travel to face Hertha BSC Berlin in the UEFA Cup as underdogs but with the ambition to pull off a "phenomenal" upset.

No place like Leicester for O'Neill

Dane O’Neill described Leicester as his lucky course after riding his second treble in successive months at the East Midlands track.

Boston moves into virtual tie for 1st

Home run by home run, the surging Boston Red Sox pulled closer to first place in the AL East during a 13-5 victory over the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays and All-Star Scott Kazmir on Monday night.

DIC 'not involved' in Liverpool bid

The Middle East investment arm of the Dubai government, DIC, have moved today to disassociate themselves from suggestions that they are still trying to buy Liverpool, or have moved on to Newcastle.

NJIT physics professor directs effort to install 1.2 meter telescope in NJ

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) NJIT physics professor Andrew Gerrard hopes by the end of October to be able to peer through what will be the second largest optical telescope east of Texas. Under his direction, a 1.2-meter diameter, fully-steerable Itek optical telescope will soon be installed far from city lights atop Jenny Jump Mountain, Hope.

Minus MVP, but you can't subtract Pats from equation

Seriously, now, did you think the Patriots would expect Matt Cassel to be Tom Brady?
Instead, the new QB gets help from his friends in the backfield as New England serves
notice that it's very much a factor in the AFC East, Clark Judge says.

They're minus MVP, but you can't subtract Pats from AFC East equation

Seriously, now, did you think the Patriots would expect Matt Cassel to be Tom Brady?
Instead, the new QB gets help from his friends in the backfield as New England serves
notice that it's very much a factor in the AFC East, Clark Judge says.

Broncos stun Chargers with late 2-point conversion

Playing with house money, Mike Shanahan went for the 2-point conversion with 29 seconds left and Jay Cutler hit rookie Eddie Royal over the middle to give the Denver Broncos a 39-38 win over the stunned San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

Gambling Broncos stun Chargers with late 2-point conversion

Playing with house money, Mike Shanahan went for the 2-point conversion with 29 seconds left and Jay Cutler hit rookie Eddie Royal over the middle to give the Denver Broncos a 39-38 win over the stunned San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

Mets allow 5 in 9th in loss

Fill-in closer Luis Ayala gave up a go-ahead homer to pinch-hitter Greg Norton, and the Atlanta Braves rallied for five runs in the ninth inning Sunday and a 7-4 victory that trimmed New York's tenuous NL East lead to 1 1/2 games.

Jeter, Yanks top Rays

Derek Jeter collected three hits for the third straight game, Alex Rodriguez belted a grand slam and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 Sunday to win the weekend series against the AL East leaders.

Conduit team look to future after St Leger win

Ladbrokes St Leger hero Conduit could emerge as a fascinating middle-distance prospect in 2009 after outstaying his rivals in the final Classic of the season at Doncaster on Saturday.

Another UK tour operator goes bust

A second British tour operator has gone bust days after the collapse of XL Leisure sent the travel industry into turmoil, the aviation regulator confirmed today.

Pinkney's TD pass tops comeback

Patrick Pinkney threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Jamar Bryant with 1:41 left to play, and No. 14 East Carolina rallied for a 28-24 victory against Tulane on Saturday.

Robinho starts for City against Chelsea

British record signing Robinho was pitched in from the start as Manchester City began their Middle East-backed revolution against Chelsea.

Longoria sparks T.B. in return

James Shields tossed eight shutout innings, Evan Longoria celebrated his return to the Tampa Bay Rays' lineup with a bases-loaded single and the AL East leaders beat the Yankees 7-1 Saturday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Parents can choose school

A JUDGE has thrown out East Lothian Council's bid to prevent a Musselburgh couple from sending their children to the primary school of their choice.

XL collapse sees rivals prosper on FTSE

The collapse of a rival operator buoyed holiday giants TUI Travel and Thomas Cook today as the FTSE 100 Index surged nearly 2% in the final session of the week.

Police excessive force?

The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into reports that some police used excessive force on football fans during East Carolina's dramatic win last weekend.

Fans' excitement costs East Carolina $10K

East Carolina is being fined $10, 000 by Conference USA after football fans charged the field to celebrate the Pirates' upset of West Virginia last weekend.

XL travel rivals see shares rise on FTSE

UK holiday giants TUI Travel and Thomas Cook were experiencing strong gains today as investors digested the collapse of rival operator XL.

Hedlund to star in 'Tron' sequel

Film News: Credits include 'Friday Night Lights, ' 'Troy' -- Disney has inked Garrett Hedlund to star in "Tron" its sequel to the pioneering 1982 computer-graphics action pic of the same name. Hedlund's credits include "Friday Night Lights, " "Four Brothers" and "Troy."

Deakins nabs two ASC nominations

Film News: 'Reader, ' 'Revolutionary' on award shortlist -- For the second year in a row, the American Society of Cinematographers has given two feature nominations to Roger Deakins, this time for “Revolutionary Road” and “The Reader.”

Polanski to return to Los Angeles?

Film News: Debate continues over misconduct charges -- Does Roman Polanski have to return to L.A. in order to get 32-year-old sexual misconduct charges dismissed? L.A. County's D.A. office says he does, but his attorneys don't agree.

Rotterdam festival favors new talent

Film News: Event picks 14 first, second films for award -- Fourteen first and second features compete for the VPRO Tiger Awards at this year's International Film Festival Rotterdam.
The three winners of the fest's top honor will be announced Jan. 30.

BAFTA unveils foreign film shortlist

Film News: Nominations include two animated films -- The noms for the foreign-language pic BAFTA have gone to German terrorist thriller “The Baader Meinhof Complex, ” Italian mafia drama “Gomorrah, ” French family drama “I’ve Loved You So Long, ” and innovative animated pics “Persepolis” and “Waltz With Bashir.”

Berlin Panorama nabs 'Garapa'

Film News: Julie Delpy's 'Countess' also picked -- New works by Jose Padilha, who won the Golden Bear last year with “The Elite Squad, ” Julie Delpy and cult filmmaker Ulli Lommel are among the films selected for the Berlin Film Festival’s Panorama section this year, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

'Watchmen' fate goes to federal judge

Film News: Fox, WB forego jury trial on legal tussle -- Fox and Warner Bros. have decided to forego a jury trial in their legal tussle over which studio has distribution rights to "Watchmen" and agreed to let a federal judge decide the case on Jan. 20.

Palm Springs rolls out red carpet

Film News: Eastwood receives career achievement award -- The world economy is in dire straits, but you sure wouldn't know it from the red carpet at the 20th-annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala.

Welsh agency boosts local films

Film News: FAW puts $2.6 milllion into projects -- The Film Agency of Wales invested $2.6 million (£1.7 million) in local pics last year, its first in operation.

Image Awards unveil nominations

Film News: NAACP honors to be handed out on Feb. 12 -- The NAACP has named “Cadillac Records, ” “The Secret Life of Bees, ” “Miracle at St. Anna, ” “Seven Pounds” and “Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys" as best pic contenders for its 40th annual Image Awards.