http://www.mail.com/subjects/214190-nhl-hockey.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/214190-nhl-hockey.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2040416-obama-hosts-female-senators-white-house-dinner.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Dining on Alaskan halibut and slices of peach pie, President Barack Obama hosted the women of the Senate at the White House on Tuesday, laying the groundwork for better relations with lawmakers from both parties. All 20 female senators — 16 Democrats, four Republicans — showed up for the dinner, the White House said. The closed-door dinn... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:54:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2040416-obama-hosts-female-senators-white-house-dinner.html 2013-04-24T01:54:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2033312-diamond-ortiz-lift-spirits-bombing-manhunt.html BOSTON (AP) — A defiant David Ortiz stood on the Fenway Park infield and told the crowd to "stay strong," bringing a rousing cheer from Bostonians weary from a week of bombings, stay-at-home orders and a manhunt that locked down the city for a day. Playing at home for the first time since two explosions at the Boston Marathon finish line killed three peop... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:56:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2033312-diamond-ortiz-lift-spirits-bombing-manhunt.html 2013-04-20T22:56:13Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2032536-column-time-sports-to-help-us-heal.html In so many ways, sports can bring out the worst in us. The corruption. The greed. The destructive belief that winning isn't just the only thing, but something that must be achieved no matter the cost. Then, there are times like these. While Boston was locked down Friday, as authorities hunted for a suspect in the deadly bombing at what was supposed to be ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:58:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2032536-column-time-sports-to-help-us-heal.html 2013-04-19T22:58:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2013704-tofu-towhit-senators-discuss-epa-email-aliases.html WASHINGTON (AP) — To whom? ToWhit? Tofu? Senators sidetracked their confirmation hearing Thursday for Gina McCarthy, President Barack Obama's nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, to discuss secret government email addresses that have been used by senior EPA officials for at least a decade. The agency's inspector general is investigating Re... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:05:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2013704-tofu-towhit-senators-discuss-epa-email-aliases.html 2013-04-11T21:05:34Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2009918-boost-background-checks-senators-compromise.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to advocates of stronger restrictions. But big questions remain about whether President Barack Obama can push significant gun controls through Congress. The compromise between Sens. Joe Manc... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:06:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2009918-boost-background-checks-senators-compromise.html 2013-04-11T01:06:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1987766-ap-source-miami-asks-ncaa-case-to.html CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Citing massive impropriety by the NCAA and how it handled the investigation of Miami's athletic department, the Hurricanes want the case against them thrown out altogether and formally filed a motion Friday — as did three former assistant coaches — to have the case brought to an end, said a person familiar with the situation. Mea... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:38:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1987766-ap-source-miami-asks-ncaa-case-to.html 2013-03-30T01:38:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977216-miami-moves-to-sweet-16-with-63-59-win-illini.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — There was no question about Shane Larkin's go-ahead 3-pointer for Miami. The ball that appeared to ricochet off the hands of Miami's Kenny Kadji seconds later but went to the Hurricanes — well, look at the replay. Regardless, there is no overturning the fact that the Hurricanes are going to the NCAA round of 16 for only the second tim... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:49:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1977216-miami-moves-to-sweet-16-with-63-59-win-illini.html 2013-03-25T04:49:03Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1973704-senators-close-immigration-deal.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A last-minute dispute over wages for lower-skilled workers flared Friday as senators scrambled to sketch out a deal on a sweeping immigration bill before Congress takes a two-week recess. The public clash between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO underscored the high stakes involved in legislation that would dramatically resha... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:53:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1973704-senators-close-immigration-deal.html 2013-03-23T00:53:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1955028-anschutz-sports-company-longer-sale.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — AEG, the company that owns the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the Staples Center, is no longer for sale, its billionaire owner Philip Anschutz said Thursday. The announcement came amid efforts by the company to build a downtown stadium to lure an NFL team back to Los Angeles. Anschutz said in a statement that he had made it clear that he w... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:33:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1955028-anschutz-sports-company-longer-sale.html 2013-03-14T22:33:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1943362-senators-hush-hush-they-craft-immigration-bill.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The eight senators meet in private several times a week, alternating between Sen. John McCain's and Sen. Charles Schumer's offices. They sit in arm chairs arranged in a circle and sip water or soft drinks as they debate temporary workers and border security. In a capital riven by partisanship and gridlock, they are determined to be the exception and actuall... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 01:25:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1943362-senators-hush-hush-they-craft-immigration-bill.html 2013-03-10T01:25:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1943702-no-6-miami-beats-clemson-outright-acc-title.html CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami coach Jim Larranaga mounted the ladder last and went to the basket hard, scissors in hand. The net came off with one final snip, and he twirled it over his head, then draped it around his neck. Championship jewelry. Down to their third try and last chance, Larranaga's Hurricanes came through Saturday. Kenny Kadji scored a s... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:49:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1943702-no-6-miami-beats-clemson-outright-acc-title.html 2013-03-09T23:49:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1925758-christie-nj-will-appeal-sports-betting-ruling.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie indicated Friday he would appeal a judge's decision upholding a ban on sports gambling in New Jersey, a ruling that dealt a setback to the state's efforts to save its struggling casino industry by tapping into a multibillion-dollar market. In a ruling published late Thursday night, U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:27:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1925758-christie-nj-will-appeal-sports-betting-ruling.html 2013-03-01T21:27:34Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1912266-beasts-star-quvenzhane-wallis-cast-annie.html NEW YORK (AP) — The young Oscar-nominated star of "Beasts of the Southern Wild" has been cast in the lead role of a new version of "Annie." Sony Pictures announced Sunday that Quvenzhane (kwuh-VEHN'-juh-nay) Wallis will play Annie in a contemporized adaptation of the Broadway musical and the "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip. It's to be directed by Will G... Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:53:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1912266-beasts-star-quvenzhane-wallis-cast-annie.html 2013-02-24T19:53:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1879494-northeast-storm-disrupts-schedule-sports-teams.html BOSTON (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning were already in Boston when the blizzard shut down the roads, trains and airports. The Bruins and all of the game officials were standing by, too. But with a state of emergency still in effect through most of Massachusetts, public transportation shut down and the roads closed by a storm that dumped as much as a yard o... Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1879494-northeast-storm-disrupts-schedule-sports-teams.html 2013-02-09T22:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1875614-senators-path-to-immigrants-legalization.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Illegal immigrants might face around a 10-year wait to become legal permanent U.S. residents under sweeping immigration overhaul legislation taking shape in the Senate, negotiators said Thursday. That's shorter than some current wait times though longer than some advocates might like. Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois and Robert M... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1875614-senators-path-to-immigrants-legalization.html 2013-02-07T19:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1839170-jets-coach-ryan-uninjured-3-car-accident.html NEW YORK (AP) — Jets coach Rex Ryan was uninjured in a three-car accident in eastern Pennsylvania last week. A team spokesman confirmed Tuesday that Ryan was issued a warning and no citation after the accident on Jan. 14 in Bethlehem, Pa., located about 45 minutes from the team's facility in Florham Park, N.J. No one in the other two c... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1839170-jets-coach-ryan-uninjured-3-car-accident.html 2013-01-22T23:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1812510-child-star-beasts-taking-oscar-nod-stride.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quvenzhane Wallis was experiencing something of an internal struggle when she found out she'd been nominated for an Academy Award early Thursday morning. "I woke up, and (my mother) said, 'You've been nominated! You're nominated!'" recalls Quvenzhane (Kuh-VAHN-zuh-nay) of learning she's up for the best actress prize at the 85th annual O... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1812510-child-star-beasts-taking-oscar-nod-stride.html 2013-01-10T21:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1809824-senators-meet-with-afghan-president.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai is meeting with members of the Senate to discuss what Republican leader Mitch McConnell says are mutual goals for the two countries. Karzai sat down on Wednesday for a private session with McConnell and a few members of the Foreign Relations and Armed Services panels, Sens. Bob Casey, Tim Kaine and Deb ... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/hockey/1809824-senators-meet-with-afghan-president.html 2013-01-09T21:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803268-sources-chip-kelly-staying-oregon.html Chip Kelly is staying at Oregon. Two people with knowledge of the decision confirmed Sunday night that Kelly is passing up a chance to coach in the NFL to remain with the Ducks. One person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Oregon and Kelly haven't formally announced the decision, while the other person wasn't authorized to re... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1803268-sources-chip-kelly-staying-oregon.html 2013-01-07T11:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1800688-ap-source-browns-close-to-deal-with-kelly.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Chip Kelly is closer to taking his fast-paced offense to the NFL. A person familiar with the negotiations said the Cleveland Browns are nearing a deal with Oregon's offensive mastermind to be their next coach. The Browns interviewed Kelly on Friday and the Ducks' coach also met with the Buffalo Bills in Arizona. Kelly has a scheduled inte... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1800688-ap-source-browns-close-to-deal-with-kelly.html 2013-01-05T04:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1800040-bcs-title-game-challenge-tv-ratings-record.html NEW YORK (AP) — Two undefeated teams, three Heisman Trophy finalists, five lead changes and 19 seconds left when the winning touchdown was scored. No other BCS title game has come close to matching that perfect formula for broad appeal. The 2006 tilt between Texas and Southern California was on in nearly 22 percent of American homes with televisions; the ... Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1800040-bcs-title-game-challenge-tv-ratings-record.html 2013-01-04T17:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1794638-regular-season-winners-champions.html DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons, who tied for the league's best record at 13-3, are well aware of one of the NFL's biggest truisms: more often than not, the regular season is for suckers. Over the last decade, just two of the 13 teams that had the best regular season record — or tied for the best mark — went on to win the Super Bowl: ... Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1794638-regular-season-winners-champions.html 2013-01-01T20:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1775816-column-tebow-time-clocks-big-apple.html In the end, the Tim Tebow era in New York will be remembered for his shirtless jog in the rain. Really, that's about it. He barely played at all for the Jets, who clearly didn't do any sort of clear-headed reasoning before they traded for Tebow, then quickly began asking themselves, "Uhh, what were we thinking?" And ... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1775816-column-tebow-time-clocks-big-apple.html 2012-12-19T08:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1755020-nbc-sports-partners-with-yahoo-content-deal.html NEW YORK (AP) — NBC Sports and Yahoo are taking on the crowded sports media landscape with a partnership that fills in gaps for both companies. NBC brings video and big-name broadcasters and Yahoo adds college coverage and fantasy games in the agreement announced Sunday. They hope their strengths will complement each other and attract more eyes to both as... Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1755020-nbc-sports-partners-with-yahoo-content-deal.html 2012-12-10T02:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shane Victorino bolted for Boston, Marco Scutaro stayed with San Francisco, and the Miami Marlins shed more payroll in a late-night trade. It was another busy day at baseball's winter meetings, where it's easy to tell which teams are making major changes (the Red Sox), which ones want to remain intact (the champion Giants) — and wh... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html 2012-12-05T08:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1730952-child-star-beasts-bayou.html HOUMA, La. (AP) — She was just nominated for a Spirit Award for her leading role in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," and there's buzz that Golden Globe and Oscar nods could be next. But these days, Quvenzhane Wallis is more concerned about picking up long division in her math class than trophies in Hollywood. "I actually had to learn what an Oscar was," Quv... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1730952-child-star-beasts-bayou.html 2012-11-29T14:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1729908-wild-coyotes-kind-chilling-wrigley-field.html CHICAGO (AP) — Wild baseball fans might be a standard sight at Wrigley Field, but a pair of wild coyotes milling around Chicago's historic ballpark — surrounded on all sides by bars, restaurants and busy streets — wasn't what one photographer was expecting on a busy Friday night. So he quickly grabbed his camera. "They were just kind of chilling," freelan... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1729908-wild-coyotes-kind-chilling-wrigley-field.html 2012-11-28T22:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1726882-western-lawmakers-seek-probe-refineries.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Democratic senators representing states along the Pacific Coast asked the Justice Department on Tuesday to investigate the role of oil refineries in gas spikes that occurred in May and October even as crude oil prices were declining. Gas prices jumped last month in California to more than $5 a gallon. Analysts said a web of refinery ... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/1726882-western-lawmakers-seek-probe-refineries.html 2012-11-27T23:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1726680-moonrise-silver-linings-lead-spirit-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The oddball romances "Moonrise Kingdom" and "Silver Linings Playbook" picked up five nominations each Tuesday to lead the Spirit Awards honoring independent film. Both films are competing for the best-picture prize at the Spirit Awards, one of Hollywood's first big announcements on the long road to the Oscars. Also competing for best pi... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1726680-moonrise-silver-linings-lead-spirit-awards.html 2012-11-27T19:48:00Z