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The Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha, known for her elegant touch and advocacy of Spanish composers, died last Friday night in a Barcelona hospital.

The speaker of Shakespeare's sonnets demonstrates the skills of a verbal gymnast, acrobat, or tightrope walker, and he always feels confident enough to sway and swagger.

Forrest Griffin challenges Quinton "Rampage" Jackson for the UFC Light-Heavyweight Title July 5th in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, played by Steve Carell in this 2008 feature film, is not an incompetent agent in this version of the 1960s spy parody television show.

Comparing NHL players from different eras is nearly impossible, but adjusting scoring statistics to a level playing field does help put things in better perspective.

Math is fun. A calculator, a pencil, and some free time are all that's needed to determine the best goal-scoring seasons in NHL history.

As the debate continues to rage between Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux fans, there's no arguing the impact Gretzky's era had on his scoring numbers.

Director Peter Segal brings Maxwell Smart and his leading lady, Agent 99, into the 21st Century with an action packed remake of the original comedic series.

For the second night in a row, the New York Liberty take things down to the wire, but this time win.

It's hockey's great debate. Who's better: Wayne Gretzky or Mario Lemieux? This is one time when all stats are not created equal.

Joe has been criticized for the demise of Scott Proctor, who had been an effective Yankees' relief pitcher during the first half of 2006 but not the second half.

All Casino Players Clubs are not created equal. The following guide shows how to choose a club and maximize gambling money most effectively.

Legendary Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr belongs in any discussion of the greatest player in NHL history. Orr's stats are nothing short of mind-boggling.

The 1986 New York Mets were poised to become the Next Great New York Baseball Dynasty. So why did they end up a One Hit Wonder?

Big Rig scores points by bringing Daisy breakfast in bed; 12 Pack and Big Rig prove their love for Daisy by catching and releasing outside a skunk lose in the house

Michael Williams' spot in the NBA record books is safe after Toronto guard Jose Calderon's consecutive free throw streak ended at 87 for the second best mark in history.

Daisy takes Flex and Chi Chi on a desert date; Sinister and 12 Pack spend dinner with Daisy; An eliminated player returns

Daisy hears about the remaining bachelors' pasts lives from their exes; A psychic is brought in to help Daisy see who she has the best connection with

Drama between Sinister and Chi Chi continues; Sinister nearly ruins his chances of staying with Daisy; Three men are granted dates

12 Pack goes back to Dave; Sinister sings Daisy a song he wrote; The boys finally figure out how to get Fox out for good

Adapted from the famed 1960's TV series of the same name, Get Smart gets laughs through a classic-style of slapstick comedy.

Since 2000, when the US borrowed Warsaw pact combat doctrine for squad level marksmen, the line between these men and snipers has blurred.

Since WWII more than 100 types of fighter aircraft have seen service. Most only flew for 10-20 years. However a handful have lasted longer

Protestant Reformation Movement is an important part of Christian history. It was the catalyst of change Catholics needed to reform the Church at that time.

NHL fans too young to remember Bobby Orr are seeing a reasonable facsimile in the Washington Capitals' Mike Green, at least in terms of goal production.

One of the world's great opera stars and inspirations, the Italian tenor Di Stefano passed away on Monday, March 3 from injuries received 4 years ago in Kenya.

A gritty battle between the third ranked Trojans and eighth ranked Buckeyes highlighted the second weekend of exciting College Football action.

Long a practice of Warsaw Pact Soviet Battle doctrine, the US Army undertook development of a Squad Designated Marksmen program in the early 21st Century.

Nigeria scraped into the quarter finals of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations with their first goals of the tournament thanks to Ivory Coasts win over a subdued Malian side.

In an updated take on the Mel Brooks-produced spy spoof TV show of the 60's, director Peter Segal draws on elements of the classic show, for this summer hit, now on DVD.

With only a month to go to the All-Star Game, it's time to study up on the best players at each position. Or, you can just do the usual and vote for your favorite guys.

A set of eight questions for reading groups to use when discussing the novel Burning Bright by Tracy Chevalier.

Quick. Who holds the NHL record for most power-play goals in a season? Wayne Gretzky? No. Mario Lemieux? Nope. Brett Hull? Not quite.

Anogenital warts refer to a viral infection of the anal and genital area caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are many treatment options for anogenital warts.

Appearing in its third straight final, Kentucky grabbed its second title in three years with a 78-69 win over Utah for the school's seventh NCAA crown.

Be sure that you have all of the necessary information for your Fantasy Baseball Draft. Here are the 2006 statistics and career averages for the 25 Best Outfielders.

Why do some ad campaigns entertain and inspire generations while others just crowd the airwaves and magazine pages? Art & Copy answers this question.

Submersion-related injuries are the fifth leading cause of accidental death in the United States. This article highlights cold water near-drowning and hypothermia.

ESPN, USA Today, Prep Nation and Rise Magazine generally agree on America's best prep school football teams.

Art Monk caught almost three times as many passes as Lynn Swann, and almost 200 more than Michael Irvin. Why isn't he in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

South Africa returned to winning ways in the third match with a confident, bullish batting display to square the series.

Americans order Canadian drugs online because the pay a better price, but they really pay the price with the boom of Canadian poser sites.

First made by Spanish settlers in the 1500s, pisco is one of the most widely-consumed liquors in Chile. It is rarely drunk straight but rather is used to make cocktails.

Just over an hour from the Twin Cities, Minnesota's Banning State Park is a great getaway any time of year, but especially in the Spring. Here's why.

It's an unlikely meeting, but now that the dust has settled, how do the two teams match up against each other?

Mandarin Chinese is becoming an increasingly popular language, and many foreign students are making their way to China to undertake Mandarin language study.

For almost 100 years, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have been involved in baseball's biggest and best rivalry.

The Açaí palm (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is a member of the genus Euterpe, which contains seven species of palms native to tropical Central and South America.

Most home satellite dishes work because they can always point at a satellite that does not move. If the satellite moved, the dish would need to move too.

The 2007 Cardinals have a lot of gaps in their starting rotation and bullpen this season. This 2007 MLB Preview takes a good look at how St. Louis plans to fill them