Catch the beach TV wave this summer (USA Today)
After a long TV season, summer offers a welcome vacation from demanding serials, striking writers and David Archuleta's father. Some entertaining options are easy, such as Fox's So You Think You Can Dance, NBC's America's Got Talent and TNT's The Closer. But why not be a home-entertainment explorer and search the cable universe for hidden gems, smooth non-precious stones and even a little fool's ...
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Fall TV forecast mostly good (San Francisco Chronicle)
Although the buzz for series like "Mad Men" or "Generation Kill" tends to overshadow less-hyped offerings, many upcoming cable and PBS series presented in the early portion of this year's Television Critics Association summer conference give one confidence....
Bears sign ex-Lions running back Kevin Jones (Chicago Tribune)
Heat's Marion Attracting Lots of Interest (NBA.com)
In the MIAMI HERALD, Barry Jackson writes "Although Pat Riley said he wants to keep Marion, Miami's first offer wasn't close to Marion's wishes. The Warriors like Marion, 30, and likely would deal Al Harrington (who is due $9.2 million and $10.2 million over the next two seasons), but appear reluctant to include restricted free agent center Andris Biedrins in a sign-and-trade. Point guard Monta ...
Marion attracting lots of interest (Miami Herald)
With Shawn Marion and the Heat expected to resume contract talks shortly, several teams -- including the Clippers and Golden State -- have expressed interest in acquiring him. The issue, though, will be whether any offers will be more appealing than keeping Marion long-term or allowing his deal to expire next summer to sign Utah's Carlos Boozer.
Related Links (The Canton Repository)
CANTON The splash was a drizzle compared to, say, the CC Sabathia trade, but it's worth repeating how much Phil Savage had to sink into D'Qwell Jackson.
Sports Briefs (Winston-Salem Journal)
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Arena Football League Conference Championships, Saturday, July 12, on ESPN (OurSports Central)
The Arena Football League Conference Championship games will air live on ESPN Saturday, July 12, beginning with the National Conference Championship at 1 p.m. between the Cleveland Gladiators and Philadelphia Soul. The American Conference Championship -- Grand Rapids Rampage at defending ArenaBowl champion San Jose Sabercats -- will follow at 3:30 p.m. Both games will also be available in high ...