Jovan Belcher's teammates on Kansas City Chiefs refuse to blame guns for ...

Police released audio of the communications between first responders as the murder-suicide committed by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher unfolded. CBS News. Correction: Clarification: RELATED. The FOLD · E-mail · Save/Share · Embed

Inside his luxury car, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher left grisly evidence of the murderous mayhem that preceded his shocking suicide. His dead girlfriend's blood was smeared on the chrome gearshift of his black 2007 Bentley Continental GT

A little over a day after linebacker Jovan Belcher committed a shocking murder-suicide, the team, still dealing with raw emotions, drew criticism for playing a game. There was more for leaving Belcher's locker in tact, a move that many interpreted as a

Editor's note: Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel spoke Monday with reporters about the events of the weekend, when Crennel witnessed linebacker Jovan Belcher commit suicide at Arrowhead Stadium after earlier killing his girlfriend in their home. Q: How do you

Just a day earlier, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend before driving to the Chiefs' practice facility and shooting and killing himself in front of the team's head coach and general manager. During halftime of

Ex-Lions QB Charlie Batch rejuvenates Steelers' season

December 3, 2012 (BALTIMORE) -- If Charlie Batch doesn't start another game for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, the 37-year-old quarterback can take solace in knowing he went out on a decidedly high note. And if Ben Roethlisberger isn't healthy

The Steelers beat the Ravens, and nobody was happier about it than Charlie Batch.

December 3, 2012 (BALTIMORE) -- If Charlie Batch doesn't start another game for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, the 37-year-old quarterback can take solace in knowing he went out on a decidedly high note. And if Ben Roethlisberger isn't healthy

The beat goes on and we've got four more games to go before Philly and Dallas finish off the night. Let's get to it.

Look, by no means do I know everything there is to know about football, but even I know one of the cardinal rules of the sport is “if your team just lost a game to Charlie Batch, you should probably just shut the f*ck up until

Bowl Predictions 2012: Complete Projections for Every Bowl Matchup

Our final bowl projections have the Gators facing the Broncos and some creative moves in the non-BCS bowls to try and get the best match-ups.

This year's BCS bowl games will showcase some of the stingiest defenses in college football. With an exception of the Fiesta Bowl—which will pin two high-scoring offenses against each other in the No. 4 Oregon Ducks and No. 5 Kansas State Wildcats

There actually are not a lot of compelling matchup angles in what are supposed to be the centerpiece games of the college football bowl season. So check out the matchups and my predictions, and then go ahead and yell at me about where I'm wrong.

By Dave Miller, National Football PostWe will officially find out the entire college football bowl slate Sunday evening, but in the meantime let's take a look at the hypothetical BCS matchups for the 2012-13 bowl season.

The BCS National Championship Game is set, as No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Alabama are set to square off on January 7 with the sport's title on the line. Throughout the rest of the college football field, the remaining eight teams that will make up the

Bob Costas starts a gun control debate with halftime commentary

NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Costas' "Sunday Night Football" halftime commentary supporting gun control sparked a Fox News Channel debate Monday on whether NBC should fire him and a Twitter storm involving Ted Nugent, Rosie O'Donnell, Herman Cain

In the aftermath of the murder-suicide involving Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher and his girlfriend, Bob Costas used "Sunday Night Football's" halftime show to rail against American gun culture.

Here's Bob Costas dialing the smarm up to 11 in this referendum on perspective and sports by way of the Kasandra Perkins/Jovan Belcher murder-suicide. "Please," Costas intones, "those who need tragedies to continually

The tragedy surrounding Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher's murder-suicide overshadowed this week's NFL games, and during NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcast, Bob Costas connected the events with gun control practices in the United

During ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption," co-host Michael Wilbon verbally gave NBC Sports' Bob Costas "a standing and loud ovation" for his stance on gun control. Costas used his platform during Sunday Night Football to

Lindsay Lohan's bank accounts seized by IRS in effort to recover over $230K in ...

Lindsay Lohan has survived numerous problems in the past and she will do it again this time, her friend says. "She'll be fine, she's tough. She'll probably outlive everyone," the friend tells PEOPLE when commenting on a series of her latest troubles

Lindsay Lohan May Get a Helping Hand From Mel Gibson. December 03, 2012 As Seen On Extra. Mel Gibson helped Britney Spears when she was in trouble a few years ago and now he might be offering a hand to Lindsay Lohan too.

Lindsay Lohan has survived numerous problems in the past and she will do it again this time, her friend says. "She'll be fine, she's tough. She'll probably outlive everyone," the friend tells PEOPLE when commenting on a series of her latest troubles

So much for Charlie Sheen's generosity! Lindsay Lohan is STILL in so owes so much in back federal taxes that the IRS has seized ALL of her bank accounts to pay off the debt!

Lindsay Lohan's friends are trying to make her go to rehab, but she's saying NO! NO! NO! telling them she doesn't believe she needs it TMZ has…

Jovan Belcher's teammates on Kansas City Chiefs refuse to blame guns for ...

You've likely already heard the terrible news that Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed himself this morning. But what you probably haven't heard much about yet is his girlfriend and mother of his three-month-old child that

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The family of Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who shot and killed his girlfriend before killing himself, says they're having difficulty dealing with the “inconceivable tragedy.” Police say Belcher killed

Jovan Belcher's grieving teammates on the Kansas City Chiefs refused to blame guns for his horrifying murder-suicide. "If you have daughters, you should (have a gun),” Chiefs defensive lineman Shaun Smith said Monday. “You have to protect yourself.

Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend Kasandra Perkins before committing suicide on Saturday. Both LaPierre and Simone suggested the incident could have been averted if Perkins

You've likely already heard the terrible news that Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed himself this morning. But what you probably haven't heard much about yet is his girlfriend and mother of his three-month-old child that

UFC women's champion Ronda Rousey tries to “have sex as much as possible ...

Ronda Rousey, the first female fighter in UFC history, had some interesting things to say about sex on Jim Rome's talk show this week. Rome asked her about male fighters who abstain from sex before a big fight, and Rousey

Ronda Rousey talks about why she wants to have as much sex as possible before she fights, and what one UFC superstar said about women fighting that annoys her.

UFC/Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey appeared on Jim Rome's show on Wednesday. What does the champion use as her training secret? Does she have high-level training methods not available to amateur athletes and workout

Kid Nate and Zombie Prophet present a round up of the best MMA and UFC videos on YouTube. Today's list features: UFC on Fox 5, BJ Penn, Alexander Gustafsson, Ronda Rousey, Cain Velasquez, Nate Diaz, Ben

Ronda Rousey - MMAFighting and Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos Esther Lin/AllElbows.com. Unless Ronda Rousey fights Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos, women's MMA will inevitably fall flat on its face as a pay-per-view headliner. In 2011, Dana White said women

The week ahead: Monday night football, Thursday night tree lighting

The Raiders host the Denver Broncos on NFL Network's Thursday Night Football at O.co Coliseum in Oakland. FB Marcel Reece ranks third among NFL running backs, and first among fullbacks, with 46 receptions. Photo by Tony Gonzales. Complete Press

Tonight matches the 5 and 6 New Orleans Saints against division foe, the 10 and 1 Atlanta Falcons. The Saints of course are are still digging out of an early season hole after dropping their first four games of the season.

As long as the NFL is delivering big audiences on Sunday and Monday, the odds of CBS, NBC, Fox or ESPN making noise about Thursday Night Football are pretty long. The NFL Network does not have a long-term agreement with the league for the Thursday

We break down the Saints-Falcons Thursday Night Football game, and provide an open thread for discussion.

Tonight matches the 5 and 6 New Orleans Saints against division foe, the 10 and 1 Atlanta Falcons. The Saints of course are are still digging out of an early season hole after dropping their first four games of the season.

Zig Ziglar gets 'See You at the Top' farewell

Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar died Wednesday in Dallas "after a short bout with pneumonia," his spokesman said. He was 86. The self-described Undisputed King of Motivation was known for his seminars, which

books on salesmanship and motivation; "Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street" is one of many famous Ziglar quotes. (CNN) -- Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar died Wednesday in Dallas "after a short bout with pneumonia," his spokesman

Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker and author, died Nov. 28 in Dallas after a “short bout” of pneumonia, his spokesperson said. The self-proclaimed “Undisputed King of Motivation” had a loyal following, and was known for his

Zig Ziglar, born Hilary Hinton Ziglar, was a native of Alabama and worked as a salesman for many years before becoming a motivational speaker and author of more than 30 books. He said becoming a born-again Christian in 1972 was a major turning point in

The world has officially lost one of the most influential and inspirational messengers of our time. Christian businessman, author, and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 28 following a battle with pneumonia. On just

Jovan Belcher's teammates on Kansas City Chiefs refuse to blame guns for ...

Bob Costas used his halftime platform on NBC's Sunday Night Football to address Jovan Belcher and speak out on the need for gun control. Good for him.

Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend Kasandra Perkins before committing suicide on Saturday. Both LaPierre and Simone suggested the incident could have been averted if Perkins

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher knew he was in trouble. The police were coming for him, and the walls were closing in. Before anything happened next, Belcher reportedly wanted to talk to the men who made his football dreams come true.

You've likely already heard the terrible news that Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed himself this morning. But what you probably haven't heard much about yet is his girlfriend and mother of his three-month-old child that

Two extant profiles exist of Jovan Belcher, one written as Belcher was finishing up at the University of Maine in 2008, the other on November 21, 10 days ago. Taken separately, neither is particularly telling, except insofar as

Zoning for northwest Wichita Sam's Club to come before City Council

The Wichita City Council is scheduled to consider at its meeting this week a zone change that would allow Sam's Club to build a new store at the northeast corner of 29th Street North and Maize Road. The Wichita Business Journal broke the news in August

Two Sam's Club employees were robbed at gunpoint outside a store in Pearland Wednesday night, police said. Demerris Edwards, 22, and Kadijah Wyrick had just finished their shifts at the store in the 15800 block of Highway 288 near Discovery Bay Drive

Two Sam's Club employees were robbed at gunpoint outside a store in Pearland Wednesday night, police said. Demerris Edwards, 22, and Kadijah Wyrick had just finished their shifts at the store in the 15800 block of Highway 288 near Discovery Bay Drive

Boone County deputies release photos of suspect van.

You might notice a curious new object available in Sam's Club the next time you take a massive shopping trip. PayAnywhere, a company that enables people to accept credit card payments on their smartphones will be selling

Batch makes most of starting opportunity

As Charlie Batch stood at a podium in a sweat-soaked black T-shirt Sunday night, he took in the scene after quarterbacking the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. The third-string quarterback, who will celebrate his 38th birthday

BALTIMORE — Because there's still some life in the 37-year-old arm of Charlie Batch, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain alive in the AFC North. Batch directed a 61-yard drive in the closing minutes and Shaun Suisham kicked a 42-yard field goal as time

Pittsburgh fans were impressed with the clutch performance of Charlie Batch in the Steelers' improbable 23-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

As Charlie Batch stood at a podium in a sweat-soaked black T-shirt Sunday night, he took in the scene after quarterbacking the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. The third-string quarterback, who will celebrate his 38th birthday

The Steelers longtime back-up quarterback may have played his last game, and he showed his emotion after defeating the Ravens 23-20 on the game's final play.

Katt Williams arrested for Seattle bar fight days after bizarre motorbike ...

After allegedly leading police on a wild goose chase through the streets of Sacramento, Calif., comedian Katt Williams reportedly walked into a Target and "slapped" an employee in the face.

Katt Williams just won't stop acting bizarrely, is arrested for a bar fight!

Last Monday morning, we talked about Katt Williams and Chris Brown. Well, bad news: they're both trending again and for similar reasons this Monday morning! Katt Williams The comedian was arrested after getting into a fracas in Seattle. Officers were

The train wreck that is Katt Williams' latest comedy tour has taken some bizarre turns in Seattle. The Weekly has learned that his Thursday no show was caused not by an arrest, as audience members were told, but by an episode in which Williams' Hummer

Katt Williams was arrested in a Seattle bar after threatening people with a pool cue- TMZ; Brandi Glanville moans about coparenting with LeAnn Rimes- US Weekly; Check out the Monsters, Inc. sequel posters- Just Jared Jr

Murray, Cowboys difference-maker

The Dallas Cowboys' personnel issues have become clear in 2012, which means certain positions will surely be high on the team's 2013 draft board. Many of Big D's weakest positions are the same positions that the team should have addressed last season.

The 3-8 Eagles travel to Texas for a primetime matchup with the 5-6 Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys' personnel issues have become clear in 2012, which means certain positions will surely be high on the team's 2013 draft board. Many of Big D's weakest positions are the same positions that the team should have addressed last season.

The Dallas Cowboys' personnel issues have become clear in 2012, which means certain positions will surely be high on the team's 2013 draft board. Many of Big D's weakest positions are the same positions that the team should have addressed last season.

Yes, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, 38-33, salvaging the team's playoff chances in the process. No, it wasn't pretty, and the Cowboys should come off the win with more concerns than positives if they hope to actually

The week ahead: Monday night football, Thursday night tree lighting

We break down the Saints-Falcons Thursday Night Football game, and provide an open thread for discussion.

As long as the NFL is delivering big audiences on Sunday and Monday, the odds of CBS, NBC, Fox or ESPN making noise about Thursday Night Football are pretty long. The NFL Network does not have a long-term agreement with the league for the Thursday

The Saints and the Falcons are getting together for this week's installment of Thursday Night Football.

A closer look at "Thursday Night Football," the brand new NFL tradition that nobody ever wanted.

The result was a 23-13 victory Thursday night that pushed Atlanta to the brink of a division championship and may have finished off the Saints' fading hopes. "Five interceptions against one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game," said

Palestine's state status enables security

Last night, a few hours after the United Nations General Assembly voted to give Palestine nonmember observer status in the international body, the Palestinian Prime Minister, Salam Fayyad, flew coach from New York to

RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian president returned triumphantly to the West Bank on Sunday, receiving a boisterous welcome from thousands of cheering supporters at a rally celebrating his people's new acceptance to the United Nations.

Since the story of Palestinian occupation, exile and resistance has long since become a (arguably the) pan-Arab tale of woe, par excellence, it's no surprise to find estranged couples in the work of Palestinian and non-Palestinian filmmakers alike.

Since the story of Palestinian occupation, exile and resistance has long since become a (arguably the) pan-Arab tale of woe, par excellence, it's no surprise to find estranged couples in the work of Palestinian and non-Palestinian filmmakers alike.

The Palestine Football Association was founded in 1928 and became a member of FIFA in that year, and competed in tournaments during the next decades. When Israel was founded in 1948 the Association was replaced by

Utah to hang Rick Majerus sweater

Rick Majerus, the jovial basketball coach who led Utah to the 1998 NCAA final and had only one losing season in 25 years with four schools, died Dec. 1 at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 64. Utah industrialist Jon Huntsman, the coach's longtime friend,

Rick Majerus was remembered Sunday with admiration for his coaching ability and affection for the relationship he had with his players. Majerus, 64, died Saturday night of heart failure in a Los Angeles hospital. A driven winner, his health betrayed

Rick Majerus was remembered Sunday with admiration for his coaching ability and affection for the relationship he had with his players. Majerus, 64, died Saturday night of heart failure in a Los Angeles hospital. A driven winner, his health betrayed

Rick Majerus was remembered Sunday with admiration for his coaching ability and affection for the relationship he had with his players. Majerus, 64, died Saturday night of heart failure in a Los Angeles hospital. A driven winner, his health betrayed

From the blog The Dagger: Anyone who has followed college basketball the past few decades probably knows a good Rick Majerus story or two. There was the time he promised to quit at Utah if false allegations that freshman

Police detail Katt Williams' bizarre behavior

Last Monday morning, we talked about Katt Williams and Chris Brown. Well, bad news: they're both trending again and for similar reasons this Monday morning! Katt Williams The comedian was arrested after getting into a fracas in Seattle. Officers were

a timeline of katt william's crazy behavior and run-ins with the law after arrest.

Katt Williams was arrested on Sunday following a bar fight in Seattle during which he allegedly threatened people with a pool cue, this according to Seattle police. According to police, Williams "brandished a pool cue at a bar manager and refused

(CNN) -- Katt Williams' aggressive behavior at a Seattle bar and an odd exchange with police landed the comedian in jail Sunday, police said. Williams "exchanged words with patrons in the bar, brandished a pool cue at a bar manager and refused to leave

kat williams pimp slaps target employee and escapes in an electric cart.

Jovan Belcher's NFL Coach Clueless on 'What Made Him Snap'

That message was repeated by players from both teams after the work day on Sunday, all undoubtedly touched by the tragedy in Kansas City involving Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who killed his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, then drove to the team's

Bangor Daily News. National Sports |. Monday, December 3, 2012 at 5:06 pm. ORONO, Maine — Jovan Belcher suffered a cut on his hand when he punched a window during his freshman year at the University of Maine, according to a former teammate.

This is an article that I did not plan to write about. It was a topic that completely fell in my lap on Saturday morning. I woke up, opened up my iPhone, and saw the headline involving the murder-suicide in Kansas City involving Jovan Belcher. My first

You've likely already heard the terrible news that Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed himself this morning. But what you probably haven't heard much about yet is his girlfriend and mother of his three-month-old child that

The Chiefs quarterback issued a powerful call to action in public comments after Sunday's game.

Greg McElroy not stressing QB call

The New York Jets outlasted the Arizona Cardinals, 7-6, in an ugly affair as the two teams combined for five turnovers and just one touchdown. Greg McElroy replaced Mark Sanchez at quarterback and threw the

A backup quarterback who is not Tim Tebow and a long-suffering Jets fan who is not Fireman Ed gave a MetLife Stadium crowd something to cheer about Sunday. Subbing for a benched Mark Sanchez, Greg McElroy rallied Gang Green to a

Mark Sanchez benched; Greg McElroy leads Jets to victory. Live. 1 Total Update since December 3, 2012. Important 1; Articles 2; All Updates 1. Do you want major updates to this story in your Facebook News Feed? Like us to

McElroy finished the day with one touchdown, completed 71 percent of his passes and did not have the last name "Sanchez." Your player of the game: so it is written, so it shall come to pass.

All it took for Mark Sanchez to finally get benched was 11 weeks of uneven performances, constant ridicule from fans and analysts, and today's three interceptions in the first half. And even still, football fans won't get what they

Farewell Zig Ziglar

Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar has died in Texas. He was 86.

Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar has died in Texas. He was 86.

Here are some of the motivational speaker's best video clips.

Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar has died in Texas. He was 86.

Famed motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar died today after suffering from a case pneumonia, CNN reports. He was Ziglar was best known as a motivational guru, but he also was a prominent evangelical lay leader.

Miguel Cotto vs. Austin Trout: Which Fighter Will Face Canelo Alvarez Next?

Miguel Cotto (37-3, 30 KOs) returned to Madison Square Garden Saturday night and fought Austin Trout (25-0, 14 KOs) for Trout's WBA world light middleweight title. Miguel Cotto was looking to regain a title, but this night belonged to Austin Trout

Cotto had been a heavy favourite against Trout after his impressive performance against Floyd Mayweather and his destruction of Antonio Margarito. Cotto has been a PPV star for years, and this fight was meant to be a precursor for a blockbuster

Miguel Cotto vs. Austin Trout results recap:Cotto returned to Madison Square Garden (MSG) tonight (Dec. 1, 2012), confident that he could remain undefeated in the historic New York, N.Y., venue, but Trout had other plans,

When Miguel Angel Cotto (37-3) squares off against Austin “No Doubt” Trout (25-0) Saturday night in Madison Square Garden for Trout's WBA Title, the boxing world will be ready for a heavyweight brawl in the light middleweight division.

Every weekend there seems to be a host of intriguing fights, and Austin Trout taking on Miguel Cotto is one example. The two will meet on Saturday, December 1, at Madison Square Garden, for Trout's WBA light-middleweight title. Trout may be the

UFC women's champion Ronda Rousey tries to “have sex as much as possible ...

Ronda-rousey3_crop_exact. Photo Credit: ultimateapocalypse.com. Forget the notion that sex robs an athlete of their stamina because Ronda Rousey is a firm believer in the more the better. The MMA star recently proclaimed her love of sex before fights,

Ronda Rousey ain't ashamed to say it she's all about banging dudes before she steps into the octagon -- thereby cementing her place as the coolest…

It's already established MMA fans will watch women's fights on television, but with plans to use Ronda Rousey as a pay-per-view headliner, a question will be answered if they will pay to see them as the main attraction.

30 marked another historic day for new UFC star Ronda Rousey, as she closed in on the mark of 143,000 followers on Twitter. Rousey's announcement on Nov. 29 that she tries to have as much sex as possible before a key fight helped her make headlines,

http://www.latimes.com/sports/sports,4128880.story Ronda Rousey on secks and MMA - Jim Rome on SHOWTIME - YouTube Ronda Rousey on secks and MMA - Jim Rome on SHOWTIME - YouTube UFC fighter Ronda.

Peyton Manning: Broncos QB Will Carve Up Raiders' Defense on Thursday Night

A closer look at "Thursday Night Football," the brand new NFL tradition that nobody ever wanted.

The Saints and the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. This is an open thread for game chat.

As long as the NFL is delivering big audiences on Sunday and Monday, the odds of CBS, NBC, Fox or ESPN making noise about Thursday Night Football are pretty long. The NFL Network does not have a long-term agreement with the league for the Thursday

As long as the NFL is delivering big audiences on Sunday and Monday, the odds of CBS, NBC, Fox or ESPN making noise about Thursday Night Football are pretty long. The NFL Network does not have a long-term agreement with the league for the Thursday

Welcome to Windy City Gridiron, the go to place for NFL fans to chit chat about this, that, and the other thing. Tonight it's TNF chatter and if you feel the urge to get all up into some Bears discussion, feel free to do so.

Kate Middleton pregnant: Duchess of Cambridge expecting first child with ...

And it appears that the people of Britain have granted Kate Middleton's new fringe a royal thumbs up in a survey carried out on 1000 people showing that the DOC made the right choice by going for the chop. Kate Middleton debuted a new 70s inspired

She beat out Kate Middleton, who made a splash at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Kate Upton from “Sports Illustrated,” Whitney Houston, Lindsay Lohan and Jennifer Lopez from “American Idol.” Top Yahoo searches of 2012: Election; iPhone 5; Kim Kardashian

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama offered congratulations to Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, on Monday, following news that the royal couple is expecting a baby. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney delivered the

And it appears that the people of Britain have granted Kate Middleton's new fringe a royal thumbs up in a survey carried out on 1000 people showing that the DOC made the right choice by going for the chop. Kate Middleton debuted a new 70s inspired

After much speculation circulating Twitter on Monday morning that Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting a baby, the news has been confirmed.

Florida Lotto jackpot rolls over to $5 million

For a limited time, the XTRA 3-of-6 prize is a $25 minimum. * LOTTO XTRA only applies to non-jackpot winning tickets, and Free Ticket only applies to tickets with XTRA purchases. For a limited time, the XTRA 3-of-6 prize is a $25 minimum.

The murder trial for a woman accused of a slaying a lotto winner in 2009 is currently under way in Florida. Dorice Dee Dee Moore is charged with.

The fifth day of a woman's trial in the slaying of a Florida lottery winner was delayed Friday morning, then a detective testified that the woman propositioned him during questioning. Dorice "Dee Dee" Moore, 40, is charged with first-degree murder in

A Bradenton man won $1 million from a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket he bought at the Stop N Pick, 4240 Cortez Road. Paul Catt, 67, claimed the $1 million prize in the 25th Anniversary Edition MILLIONAIRE Scratch-Off

Tweet CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS (850) 487-7727 www.flalottery.com TAMPA WOMAN CLAIMS $5 MILLION FLORIDA LOTTO™ JACKPOT TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Lottery announces that

Palestinian president returns home triumphantly after achieving acceptance ...

(New York) – Palestinian leaders should pursue ratification of core international human rights treaties and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Why is the fact that the U.N. has granted Palestine this status so significant?

NEW YORK — The Philippines was walking a diplomatic tightrope when it voted in the United Nations General Assembly last Thursday for granting Palestine the status of a non-member state observer. President Noynoy Aquino, the country's sole spokesman

TBILISI, DFWatch — It has caused great controversy in Georgia that its representatives at a session of the United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of Palestine being given observer status in the world organization. The vote comes amidst a time

TBILISI, DFWatch — It has caused great controversy in Georgia that its representatives at a session of the United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of Palestine being given observer status in the world organization. The vote comes amidst a time

UFC women's champion Ronda Rousey tries to “have sex as much as possible ...

30 marked another historic day for new UFC star Ronda Rousey, as she closed in on the mark of 143,000 followers on Twitter. Rousey's announcement on Nov. 29 that she tries to have as much sex as possible before a key fight helped her make headlines,

30 marked another historic day for new UFC star Ronda Rousey, as she closed in on the mark of 143,000 followers on Twitter. Rousey's announcement on Nov. 29 that she tries to have as much sex as possible before a key fight helped her make headlines,

In an interview with Jim Rome last Wednesday, November 28, 6-0 female MMA star Ronda Rousey was asked if she abstains from sex the night before a fight like her male counterparts have been known to do. Apparently, she does the exact opposite.

Ronda Rousey ain't ashamed to say it she's all about banging dudes before she steps into the octagon -- thereby cementing her place as the coolest…

There is not one MMA fan that frequents Bleacher Report that does not know Ronda Rousey has become the first female mixed martial artist to sign with the UFC. If I just broke the news to you, then you should also know Brock Lesnar is back in the WWE,

Never question heart of Batch, Steelers

BALTIMORE — Because there's still some life in the 37-year-old arm of Charlie Batch, the Pittsburgh Steelers remain alive in the AFC North. Batch directed a 61-yard drive in the closing minutes and Shaun Suisham kicked a 42-yard field goal as time

The beat goes on and we've got four more games to go before Philly and Dallas finish off the night. Let's get to it.

Pittsburgh fans were impressed with the clutch performance of Charlie Batch in the Steelers' improbable 23-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

The beat goes on and we've got four more games to go before Philly and Dallas finish off the night. Let's get to it.

BALTIMORE (AP) — If Charlie Batch doesn't start another game for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, the 37-year-old quarterback can take solace in knowing he went out on a decidedly high note. And if Ben Roethlisberger isn't healthy enough to

Bob Costas gives anti-gun speech on 'Sunday Night Football'

The NBC broadcaster's rant was spurred by Saturday's tragedy involving Kansas City Chiefs starting linebacker Jovan Belcher, who fatally shot his girlfriend before killing himself in front of his coach and GM.

What Costas and Whitlock and NBC offered is not “perspective.” It is a lie. It is also a broadside attack on the rights of responsible citizens to equip ourselves to defend ourselves and our loved ones. Will Bob Costas, NBC, and

There are a few things you can usually expect out of an NFL halftime show. A debate about gun control isn't one of them. But Sunday wasn't a normal day in the NFL.

Bob Costas used his halftime platform on NBC's Sunday Night Football to address Jovan Belcher and speak out on the need for gun control. Good for him.

Interviews NBC-TV's Bob Costas taped with Giants coach Tom Coughlin and Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb are to air on "Football Night in America" before the Packers play the Giants Sunday night. Costas asked Cobb about his 108-yard kickoff return

Miguel Cotto vs. Austin Trout: Which Fighter Will Face Canelo Alvarez Next?

Austin Trout pulled it off tonight, and announced his arrival at boxing's elite level, beating Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision in Madison Square Garden.

Austin Trout ended Miguel Cotto's run at Madison Square Garden, while Jayson Velez and Danny Jacobs picked up undercard victories on Showtime.

Miguel Cotto faces Austin Trout in an intriguing WBA junior middleweight title fight tomorrow night on Showtime, live from Madison Square Garden. Is Trout catching Cotto at the right time, or will the Puerto Rican superstar

Sometimes the nice guy wins, even in enemy territory. That's what Austin Trout did by upsetting Miguel Cotto last night (Dec. 1, 2012) at Madison Square Garden in New York, winning a unanimous decision. Watch the

After Saturday night's impressive, and somewhat shocking, domination of Miguel Cotto, many boxing fans will be calling for an Austin Trout and Saul "Canleo" Alvarez matchup. While Trout has certainly earned a shot at the redheaded Mexican wonder-boy,

Jovan Belcher leaves grisly car evidence of mayhem that preceded his shocking ...

ARLINGTON, Texas -- NBC broadcaster Bob Costas used his halftime segment on "Sunday Night Football" to advocate for gun control following this weekend's murder-suicide involving Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan

Tension between Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher and girlfriend Kasandra Perkins -- whom police said he fatally shot before killing himself at Arrowhead Stadium -- escalated after the birth of their daughter three months ago, her family and

You've likely already heard the terrible news that Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher killed himself this morning. But what you probably haven't heard much about yet is his girlfriend and mother of his three-month-old child that

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend Saturday, then drove to Arrowhead Stadium and committed suicide in front of his coach and general manager. Authorities did not release a possible motive

Bob Costas used his halftime segment on NBC's "Sunday Night Football" to advocate for gun control after Saturday's murder-suicide involving Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher. Costas said: "In the coming days, Jovan Belcher's actions and their

Penumbral lunar eclipse coming early Wednesday

The Lunar Eclipse of November 28 2012 occurs between 12:14 UT and 16:40 UT, strongest at 14:32 (For West Coast US -8 hours, E Coast -5 hours, Europe + 1 hour, E. Australia +11 hours). It is a penumbral eclipse, meaning

On November 28, 2012 the moon will slide through the Earth?s pale outer shadow or penumbra, resulting in a penumbral lunar eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclip.

Tomorrow November 28, 2012 is a very important lunar eclipse. Be sure to open your heart and let your dreams fly! Now is the time. I can't help but feel this is a crucial time to let old garbage go, … Continue reading →

The fuzzy edge of the Earth's shadow will be visible on the moon on Nov. 28 during the last eclipse of 2012.

The moon will dip through the outer edges of Earth's shadow on Wednesday (Nov. 28) in a minor lunar eclipse, and you can watch the event live online. The so-called penumbral lunar eclipse, which is a relatively minor darkening of the moon, will be

Cowboys aren't quite done yet

ARLINGTON – It hasn't been the case often this season, but the Cowboys found a way to play their best football in the fourth quarter Sunday night. They scored 21 points during that 15-minute stretch and outlasted the division

Vernon Bryant/Staff Photographer. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel watches the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of play at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on December 2, 2012.

The Dallas Cowboys' personnel issues have become clear in 2012, which means certain positions will surely be high on the team's 2013 draft board. Many of Big D's weakest positions are the same positions that the team should have addressed last season.

NOTES: The Cowboys snapped an eight-game losing streak on Sunday night. Foles' first two career TD passes were against Dallas, and both were to Riley Cooper. Heisman Trophy contender Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M watched the game from a

Breath easy. It's over. The Bengals have won their fourth straight, keeping pacing with the AFC Playoff picture.

Lincoln going back to its roots with its original name

I'll always want to be a part of the show in some way,” the pro runner-up said after the “DWTS” finale. “It's just about the next chapter.”

Now that ”Dancing With the Stars” has concluded its season, ABC sends in holiday specials of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The network serves two hours, starting at 8. A holiday-themed “Castle” follows at 10. This is ho-ho-ho with a difference. A

All-Star Season 15 of "Dancing With the Stars" is over, and after 10 weeks, the best dancers among the celebrities -- the first finals with only women celebs -- hoofed it out for the championship. At the end of a very entertaining finale, host Tom

All-Star Season 15 of "Dancing With the Stars" is over, and after 10 weeks, the best dancers among the celebrities -- the first finals with only women celebs -- hoofed it out for the championship. At the end of a very entertaining finale, host Tom

Schwimmer, who made Moreno's appearance on “Dancing With the Stars” in October possible, is to choreograph and has had a voice in determining the lineup of dancers. Sinclair says she is not going to sing, but never say never. I feel she might sing, or

Charlie Batch tears up after showing Steeler grit in comeback victory against ...

The Steelers longtime back-up quarterback may have played his last game, and he showed his emotion after defeating the Ravens 23-20 on the game's final play.

keep Ravens, Bears from byes · More Columns > · Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, a national punchline after his performance last week in Cleveland, knew Sunday's game in Baltimore probably was the last start of his 15-year NFL career.

Pittsburgh fans were impressed with the clutch performance of Charlie Batch in the Steelers' improbable 23-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

The Steelers longtime back-up quarterback may have played his last game, and he showed his emotion after defeating the Ravens 23-20 on the game's final play.

The beat goes on and we've got four more games to go before Philly and Dallas finish off the night. Let's get to it.

Penumbral lunar eclipse coming early Wednesday

The next performance of light and shadow by the Earth-Moon-Sun trio takes place Wednesday morning when the Earth passes between the sun and moon creating a "penumbral lunar eclipse." In a penumbral lunar eclipse, the moon falls under the dim edge,

If you live on the western seaboard, make sure you set your alarms early. Around 6:33 a.m. PT the Earth's shadow will make the moon appear less bright in the sky. That's right, folks, it may be a good night to get some early rest, because a lunar

Wednesday's lunar eclipse will be a relatively minor event as eclipses go. The full moon will pass through the outer edge of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra, to create a so-called penumbral lunar eclipse. The entire eclipse will be visible from

Wednesday's lunar eclipse will be a relatively minor event as eclipses go. The full moon will pass through the outer edge of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra, to create a so-called penumbral lunar eclipse. The entire eclipse will be visible from

The western United States will be able to see the moon dip into Earth's shadow during a minor lunar eclipse on Nov. 28. Here's how to watch it online.

Facebook Powerball hoaxer is software engineer, report says

It wasn't for the $588 million jackpot, but a group of Columbus police officers will split $1 million from a winning Powerball ticket they purchased at a gas station near Grandview Heights. Lt. Kevin Conley was among about two dozen officers who pooled

In his opening monologue Friday on NBC's Tonight Show,host Jay Leno poked fun at liberals and jokingly highlighted a party divide along economic lines: You know what you call the two winners of that $580 million

Officials say the winning tickets for the largest Powerball jackpot ever -- $587 million -- were sold in Missouri and Arizona. But on Thursday, a mystery man showed up at a gas station in Upper Marlboro, Md., claiming to hold

The lucky winners of half of the record $587.5 million Powerball jackpot have been identified as Mark and Cindy Hill of Dearborn, Mo., their working-class lives suddenly taking a turn to the financial stratosphere. Cindy Hill, who with her husband has

A man claims to be a Powerball winner and offers $1 million to anyone who shares the picture of him and his ticket. Almost 2 million share it. But it's the messages they leave that show humanity for what it is. Read this article

'Dancing With the Stars: All Stars': Melissa Rycroft named the winner

Dancing With the Stars has crowned its first All Star! Tuesday night's episode featured one last performance from the final three contestants, which were all female for the first time in the show's history. The top three consisted

The celebrity element will be provided by Emmitt Smith, professional football's all-time leading rusher, Super Bowl XXVIII most valuable player and former "Dancing with the Stars" champion. The new campaign no longer uses actor John Slattery, who has

Which of the first-ever female finalists took home the coveted All-Star mirror-ball trophy?

All-Star Season 15 of "Dancing With the Stars" is over, and after 10 weeks, the best dancers among the celebrities -- the first finals with only women celebs -- hoofed it out for the championship. At the end of a very entertaining finale, host Tom

Which of the first-ever female finalists took home the coveted All-Star mirror-ball trophy?

Rick Majerus, College Basketball Coach, Dies at 64

Rick Majerus, the jovial college basketball coach who led Utah to the 1998 NCAA finals and most recently coach at Saint Louis University died Saturday. He was 64. Saint Louis athletic director Chris May released a statement

College basketball coach Rick Majerus died at the age of 64.

Obit Rick Majerus Bas_Rotz.jpg Rick Majerus coaches Saint Louis in his final game last March in a third-round NCAA tournament contest against Michigan State in Columbus. Majerus died Saturday from chronic heart disease contributed to by obesity.

ST. LOUIS -- At Rick Majerus' final stop, the lone concession to the coach's health woes were the footstools stationed at each corner of the practice court. Close by anytime he needed a breather.

LOUIS -- Dwayne Evans wanted to honor Rick Majerus with a win less than 24 hours after the former coach's death. Evans scored 17 points and Jordair Jett added 14 points to lead Saint Louis to a 62-49 victory over Valparaiso on Sunday. Mike McCall Jr.

Charlie Batch tears up after showing Steeler grit in comeback victory against ...

Charlie Batch Takes Athlete-Speak To New And Dizzying Levels: Your NFL Late Games The beat goes on and we've got four more games to go before Philly and Dallas finish off the night. Let's get to it. Tampa Bay at Denver (FOX): The Broncos can wrap up

I'm going to address the “Curse of the Terrible Towel” first. I don't believe in curses, but one would think the consensus around the league by now would be “don't mess with the Towel.” Apparently, Ray Rice didn't learn from …

I'm going to address the “Curse of the Terrible Towel” first. I don't believe in curses, but one would think the consensus around the league by now would be “don't mess with the Towel.” Apparently, Ray Rice didn't learn from …

In a season where the Ravens have consistently found ways to win, regardless of how much they struggled and how bleak things looked, they discovered a deflating way to lose. They allowed Charlie Batch, a third-string, soon-to-be 38-year-old quarterback

The Steelers' third-string quarterback is having a rough day.

Facebook Powerball hoaxer is software engineer, report says

It wasn't for the $588 million jackpot, but a group of Columbus police officers will split $1 million from a winning Powerball ticket they purchased at a gas station near Grandview Heights. Lt. Kevin Conley was among about two dozen officers who pooled

Faith-based website, followme.org, posed that question today as the winners of the record $587 million Powerball jackpot continue to step forward this week, according to an NBC News report from Friday. The winners who most recently came forward to

DES MOINES, Iowa -The historic Powerball jackpot boosted to $500 million on Tuesday was all part of a plan lottery officials put in place early this year to build jackpots faster, drive sales and generate more money for states that run the game. Their

A man claims to be a Powerball winner and offers $1 million to anyone who shares the picture of him and his ticket. Almost 2 million share it. But it's the messages they leave that show humanity for what it is. Read this article

A Facebook user named Nolan Daniels posted a photo of himself holding what appears to be a winning Powerball ticket from Wednesday's record $588 million lottery drawing to his feed, according to the Savannah Morning