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NFL players vote Stephen Tulloch ahead of Darrelle Revis

The odd voting on NFL Network’s Top 100 program continues. On tonight’s episode of the show, on which the league-owned network counts down the 100 best players in the NFL as voted on by the players (or at least the players who felt like filling out ballots), Lions middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch landed at No.…

The ‘Better Know A District’ Segment Colbert Did Last Night Was One Of The Best Ever

Without question, my favorite Colbert Report recurring segment is his “Better Know A District” series, in which Stephen sits down and conducts an interview with a member of Congress, usually in his or her Washington office. They don’t...Show More Summary

Uphill and down on the boycott

A few days ago I took issue with Matt Hill over the Stephen Hawking decision not to go to a conference in Israel. Against his view that where we have a chance of doing some good consistency doesn't matter, I...

Dolphins spent $10 million on election that never happened

The Dolphins, in the end, threw good money after no money. In an effort to procure partial public funding for upgrades to Sun Life Stadium, the Dolphins and owner Stephen Ross plunked down $10 million over a six-week period, according to Patricia Mazzei of the Miami Herald. The total number could be higher; the reported…

Under The Dome Photo Reveals Another Big Change From Stephen King's Book

Those of us who have read Stephen King's Under the Dome know that Dale "Barbie" Barbara is one of the more capable and level-headed people trapped inside the mysterious dome that dropped down from the sky and has encapsulated an entire town. Show More Summary

The power of Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking will bring down the apartheid wall, in Carlos Latuff's cartoon

Arrow Finale Scoop: Will Oliver Be Able to Take Down the Dark Archer?

With the Undertaking drawing near, Oliver is in the worst place he could be to save The Glades: Malcolm Merlyn's captivity. In Arrow's penultimate episode, Oliver (Stephen Amell) set his sights on Malcolm (John Barrowman), unaware that his former best friend's father is actually the Dark Archer who once defeated him. Show More Summary

Elop's Nokia, A Portfolio Crusher?

By Charles Santerre: Never mind that the share price for Nokia's (NOK) is down from its heyday by more 1800% since the year 2000, or 1200% since 2007, the current management team headed by CEO Stephen Elop is not responsible for that. Show More Summary

Ho Sat Down: Young Brown Banger Sloane Stephens Apologizes To Serena Williams After Slamming Her For Australian Open Loss

Sloane ain’t bout that life… Sloane Stephens Apologizes To Serena Williams For Comments Serena Williams didn’t take too kindly to being beaten by tennis’ newest star Sloan Stephens at the Australian Open last January. Serena even broke her tennis racket

Klay Thompson's 34-Point Performance Proves Warriors Are More Than Stephen Curry

After melting down in Game 1, the Golden State Warriors responded strong in Game 2, defeating the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 100-91. It was yet another shooting clinic by the Warriors, as they shot the lights out from beyond the arc and held on after leading by 19 at the half. Show More Summary

Why We Love Stephen Colbert: Straight Marriage Bans and Pretending Everybody's White

You know those segments where Stephen Colbert nails the cultural zeitgeist so expertly that you have tears of laughter streaming down your cheeks? The above clip of the Colbert Report could be Exhibit A of why we love him. Colbert kicks...Show More Summary

Celtics to Trade Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to Clippers?

Stephen A. Smith is at it again. Speaking on ESPN’s First Take, Smith spoke of a potential blockbuster that could eventually go down between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers. And I’m not even sure “blockbuster” does it justice. The deal in question would have both Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett being sent to [...]

Jarrett Jack, Stephen Curry botch coverage on Danny Green's game-tying shot

Down three with 29 seconds left, the San Antonio Spurs needed to do something to complete a stunning comeback against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of their first-round series. As is his custom, Gregg Popovich ran an actual play, putting Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green in what appeared to be a baseline floppy action. Show More Summary

Breaking Down Stephen Curry-Tony Parker Matchup in Spurs-Warriors Playoff Series

As we move into the second round of the 2013 NBA playoffs, few postseason series are garnering as much attention as the showdown between the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs. The two offensive powerhouses are closely matched, but no storyline is quite as compelling as the point guard play. Show More Summary

Win a copy of Stephen Leigh's ASSASSINS' DAWN

Daw Books are releasing Stephen Leigh's Hoorka trilogy as an omnibus edition titled Assassins' Dawn. This omnibus is comprised of Slow to Fall Down, Dance of the Hag, and A Quiet of Stone. And thanks to them, I have a copy for you guys...Show More Summary

Florida Rejects $350 Million in Corporate Welfare For The Miami Dolphins

Something extraordinary happened in Tallahasee this week. The legislature actually turned down a demand for hundreds of millions of dollars in corporate welfare for the Miami Dolphins. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross descended on the capitol with an army of lobbyists and pocket legislators to muscle through the package to upgrade his stadium at public expense. [...]

Fox News Shuts Down Dem Rep.: Talk of Republican Benghazi Hypocrisy Is 'Getting Off Track'

Click here to view this media Fox News host Chris Wallace on Sunday told Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) that he was "getting off track" when he suggested that Republicans were hypocrites for continuing to attack President Barack Obama's administration...Show More Summary

Stephen Amell & Armie Hammer: Kentucky Derby 2013!

Armie Hammer and his wife Elizabeth Chambers hit the red carpet at Moet & Chandon’s 2013 Kentucky Derby event on Saturday (May 4) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kent. The couple was joined for the annual horse race by Stephen Amell, Krysten Ritter, Josh Henderson, Lance Bass and Michael Turchin, Martina McBride, Jane Seymour, Lauren [...]

Franny’s Francine Stephens on Long Lines, Ramp Gibsons, and Big Changes at Bklyn Larder

Stephens and Andrew Feinberg, on a rare day off. It's been a big year for Francine Stephens and Andrew Feinberg, beginning with the closure of the original Franny's on Flatbush Avenue and its move down the road to a brand-new, much bigger space. Show More Summary

New Jersey Resources' CEO Discusses F2Q13 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) F2Q13 Earnings Call May 2, 2013 9:00 am ET Executives Dennis Puma – Investor Relations Laurence M. Downes – Non-Independent Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen D. Westhoven – Senior Vice President-NJR Energy Services Company Richard R. Show More Summary

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