Super-bulls and super-bears are both likely to be confounded by the economy's trajectory from here.

SHREVEPORT, La. - The Pensacola Pelicans again held off a late Shreveport-Bossier Captains rally to stay alive for another day, this time beating the Captains 9-7 in front of 540 fans at Fair Grounds Field in Game 4 of the South Division Championship series on Saturday afternoon, forcing a winner-take-all Game 5 on Sunday.

Corporate giving is alive in Memphis despite the economy.That giving spirit has been seen in the work done by the Mid-South Food Bank, where emergency...

The season's three months old and, still, the Padres are leading the NL West. How can this be? Scott Miller knew you'd want the answer, which is why he provides an in-depth tour around their talented clubhouse.

It's hard to believe, but the NFL's regular season kicks off in just days. However, football fans aren't the only ones cheering the upcoming season, so is the NFL's "official pizza sponsor," Papa John's Int'l, Inc...( Read More )

State Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick this summer declared an impasse in negotiations between Washington County Public Schools and the unions that represent teachers and support personnel, officials with both sides said.

AT Gem Restaurant, diners are treated like the precious jewel which inspired its name — being pampered with excellent service and a plethora of authentic northern and southern Indian delicacies.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. — After workers at 17 Kroger stores in the Flint and Saginaw, Mich., areas rejected a labor contract offer from Cincinnati-based Kroger Co., they have agreed to extend the current pact until Sept. 15, reports said Thursday.

The Memphis Redbirds rallied scoring three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the New Orleans Zephyrs 3-2 in front of 5,002 fans at Autozone Park. The Zephyrs scored a run in the first inning with Brian Barden drilling a double in the gap to right field scoring Mike Lamb. The hit extended Barden's hit streak to 18 games.

Cheyenne Aug. 24 - The Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Consumer Health Services section is amending the Wyoming Food Safety Rule. The amendments are taking place to remain current with requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture in maintaining an “at least equal to” status for the state meat inspection program.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1939 to John Edward Alexander Kelly and Myrtle Brown Kelly in Port Chester, N.Y. Armistead's teaching career began in 1967 at Roosevelt School in Stamford, where she was a typing teacher.

DANVILLE, Va. - The Danville Braves dropped its third-straight nail biter to the Burlington Royals tonight, 3-2. The loss drops the Braves to 33-34 on the season, and they officially concede their Appalachian League East wild card spot to the Royals, who advance to just a game above .500 at 34-33.

SEATTLE -- The 500 Coca-Cola employees who went on strike earlier this week have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company after the soda giant canceled their health care coverage.

In recent years, the Singapore rock scene has seen D-I-Y album releases and a relentless drive not for stardom, but for getting its sound heard. It is a gruelling, uphill task, running promotions and organising gigs, while staying motivated enough to deliver music to a largely niche audience.

Pennant races can produce a plethora of promotions at the minor league level, particularly when prodded by the opponent.

Joe Lauzon vs. Gabe Ruediger The Hype: After a loss to Sam Stout at UFC 108, Joe Lauzon was scheduled to meet Terry Etim. However, an injury suffered by Etim during training left Lauzon without an opponent. The opening was filled by Gabe Ruediger, a former TUF participant. Nearly four years ago, Ruediger suffered a loss to Melvin Guillard in his only UFC appearance. Six straight victories ...

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By Bridget Clerkin SPECIAL TO THE TIMES The Freedom from Religion Foundation, a nationwide group that fights to ensure the separation of church and state, has paid for 19 separate billboard advertisements in the Trenton area with messages that proclaim, among other statements, “Imagine no religion,” “In reason we trust,” and “Praise Darwin: Evolve beyond belief.”

What's Your Reaction? The 2010 HuffPost College Sleep Challenge (the "Contest") is only open to contestants who are U.S. residents above 18 years old by June 22, 2010 and currently enrolled as a freshman in a US college or university. Void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

Portland, Maine- The Portland Sea Dogs conclude the 2010 season with an eight game homestand; August 30th through September 6th. The Sea Dogs are scheduled to take on the Binghamton Mets and New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) for four games each.