California Law on Video Games Barred - New York Times Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:42 PM CST Ars Technica California Law on Video Games Barred New York Times, United States A California law that banned the sale or rental of violent video games to minors was struck down Friday by a federal appeals court, The Associated Press reported. The ruling, by a three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth ... Ruling against age limit on game sales upheld San Francisco Chronicle Court strikes down California video game law The Associated Press Court finds Calif. video game law unconstitutional Reuters Bloomberg - Examiner.com all 317 news articles

Washington beats UCLA, snaps 12-game loss streak - Seattle Times Posted: 21 Feb 2009 12:07 AM CST Washington Post Washington beats UCLA, snaps 12-game loss streak Seattle Times, United States Reserve Laura McLellan scored 16 points Friday night to help Washington snap a school-record 12-game losing streak with a 59-49 win over UCLA. Reserve Laura McLellan scored 16 points Friday night to help Washington snap a school-record 12-game losing ... Huskies still hungry Seattle Post Intelligencer Trojans defend their home-court advantage Los Angeles Times Keys to the game --- USC Seattle Times Seattle Times - Seattle Post Intelligencer all 421 news articles

The Flyers’ Icebreaker: A Boisterous Game of Soccer - New York Times Posted: 21 Feb 2009 03:40 PM CST The Flyers' Icebreaker: A Boisterous Game of Soccer New York Times, United States By DAVE CALDWELL PHILADELPHIA — About 75 minutes before every home game, up to 15 Philadelphia Flyers leave their locker room and walk to the loading dock at the back of the Wachovia Center. The object of the Flyers' pregame soccer exercise is to touch ...

Eye injury may put Suns Stoudemire out for season - The Associated Press Posted: 20 Feb 2009 08:40 PM CST Seattle Post Intelligencer Eye injury may put Suns' Stoudemire out for season The Associated Press The NBA playoffs begin eight weeks from Saturday, and it's no sure thing the Suns will even be in the postseason, especially with their All-Star power forward unavailable for the final 29 games of the regular season. "He was really discouraged," Kerr ... Amaré-less Suns shake Thunder Arizona Republic Eye surgery could end season for Stoudemire Baltimore Sun Suns' Amare Stoudemire has eye surgery Los Angeles Times Philadelphia Inquirer - Fanster.com all 1,845 news articles

Gaming preview: Who should buy the Nintendo DSi and who shouldn't - CNET News Posted: 20 Feb 2009 03:45 PM CST The Age Gaming preview: Who should buy the Nintendo DSi and who shouldn't CNET News, CA The DSi hardware also actually eliminates the Game Boy Advance slot found on the Lite, so you won't be able to play older Game Boy Advance games or DS titles that make use of the port, such as "Guitar Hero: On Tour." What the DSi does introduce is an ... Japanese DSiWare games hint at what North America can expect Ars Technica DICE Summit: Nintendo shows cute applications for DSi game handheld VentureBeat DICE: Nintendo Courts Indie Developers for Wii, DSi Wired News LimeLife - Vooks.Net all 439 news articles

Parent group issues warning for Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned - Los Angeles Times Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:49 PM CST Parent group issues warning for Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned Los Angeles Times, CA That's according to Common Sense Media, a nonprofit group that reviews games, movies and other entertainment for children. The video game contains full-frontal nudity and graphic violence, says Common Sense Media. By Alex Pham A parents group is ... Video Game Review | Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned New York Times Take a ride on wild side in new 'GTA' expansion USA Today MCP REVIEW: GTA IV- THE LOST AND THE DAMNED Cinematic Happenings Under Development Chicago Tribune - Reg Hardware all 176 news articles

KNICKS 127, RAPTORS 97: Playoff run and gun - Newsday Posted: 21 Feb 2009 01:43 AM CST National Post KNICKS 127, RAPTORS 97: Playoff run and gun Newsday, NY And for the most part, it was the young core that led the way in the second straight win for the Knicks (23-31) after a six-game losing streak. The Knicks - who are owned by Cablevision, which also owns Newsday - moved within two games of the Bucks ... Knicks roll past Raptors, match '07-'08 win total The Associated Press Knicks rout Raptors at Garden New York Daily News Knicks aim for weekend sweep vs. Raptors HoopsWorld National Post - HoopsWorld all 424 news articles

Udonis Haslem, Yakhouba Diawara, Jermaine O'Neal, Dwyane Wade ... - USA Today Posted: 21 Feb 2009 10:36 AM CST Udonis Haslem, Yakhouba Diawara, Jermaine O'Neal, Dwyane Wade ... USA Today If Miller sits out, it will snap the NBA's longest current consecutive games played streak at 501. Miller is averaging 13.0 points and 5.5 assists as Philadelphia has split two games with the Heat this season. Opening a four-game road trip, ... 76ers, Heat square off in South Beach Sports Network Miller extends streak of games played to 502 SportingNews.com O'Neal eyes first win with Heat HoopsWorld Palm Beach Post all 107 news articles

Ban on violent video games thrown out - San Francisco Chronicle Posted: 20 Feb 2009 02:12 PM CST Ars Technica Ban on violent video games thrown out San Francisco Chronicle, USA (02-20) 12:00 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court ruled today that California's ban on selling violent video games to minors is unconstitutional, saying the state was trying to interfere with free speech and had failed to show that simulated ... Court finds Calif. video game law unconstitutional Reuters Appeals court: Governator's video game law unconstitutional Ars Technica Court strikes down California video game law The Associated Press Bloomberg - Gamasutra all 218 news articles

Monson: Players labeling games as must-win - Salt Lake Tribune Posted: 20 Feb 2009 02:30 AM CST Boston Globe Monson: Players labeling games as must-win Salt Lake Tribune, United States Heading into Thursday night's late game, the Jazz were barely hanging onto eighth place in the West, just a half game ahead of Phoenix. On the other hand, they were just a couple of games back of fourth place, a much more comfortable spot, ... Boston's Garnett to miss three games Sports Network Celtics F Garnett out at least three games National Post Garnett expected to miss at least three games Rotoworld.com USA Today - The Daily News Online all 583 news articles

Eye injury may put Suns Stoudemire out for season - The Associated Press Posted: 20 Feb 2009 03:10 PM CST Washington Post Eye injury may put Suns' Stoudemire out for season The Associated Press The NBA playoffs begin eight weeks from Saturday, and it's no sure thing the Suns will even be in the postseason, especially with their All-Star power forward unavailable for the final 29 games of the regular season. "He was really discouraged," Kerr ... Thunder-Suns Preview USA Today It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye, or a power forward Fanster.com Stoudemire May Miss Remainder Of Season ESPN Bleacher Report - Fanster.com all 1,677 news articles

All broadcasters interested in US Games rights: IOC - Reuters Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:44 AM CST The Associated Press All broadcasters interested in US Games rights: IOC Reuters By Darren Ennis BRUSSELS (Reuters) - All major broadcasters in the United States have expressed an interest in acquiring the rights to screen the 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge said on Friday. ... Rogge: financial crisis hits grassroots USA Today Olympics-Grassroots sport struggling in credit crunch, says IOC Reuters all 445 news articles

Stockholm Says ‘Välkommen Igen’ to NHL Games - New York Times Posted: 19 Feb 2009 03:57 PM CST National Post Stockholm Says 'Välkommen Igen' to NHL Games New York Times, United States By Lynn Zinser The NHL made it official Thursday that it would open next season with games in Europe, sending the Swede-dominated Detroit Red Wings to Stockholm to play two games against St. Louis. Chicago and Florida will play two games in Helsinki. ... NHL Games to Watch this Weekend SportingNews.com Ducks-Red Wings Preview USA Today Game Day Notes: vs. Anaheim On the Wings Detroit Free Press - MLive.com all 274 news articles

Microsoft explores educational link to video games - The Associated Press Posted: 20 Feb 2009 09:40 AM CST The Associated Press Microsoft explores educational link to video games The Associated Press FARGO, ND (AP) — Devin Krauter sits on the end of his bed, tapping buttons on his video game controller to shoot down alien beasts while chatting with other players through a headset, texting on his cell phone and talking to a visitor. ... Microsoft starts The Games for Learning Institute Neoseeker all 150 news articles

Terps Extend Winning Streak to 6 Games - Washington Post Posted: 19 Feb 2009 08:47 PM CST Washington Post Terps Extend Winning Streak to 6 Games Washington Post, United States 9 Maryland win its sixth straight game in an 87-79 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday night. Coleman finished with eight rebounds, seven assists and made all 11 of her free throws for the Terrapins (22-4, 9-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), ... Previewing Maryland Clemson Tigers Insider WOMEN: NO. 9 MARYLAND 87, GEORGIA TECH 79: Terps build 23-point ... Atlanta Journal Constitution Weekend preview » Maryland, American host conference rivals Washington Examiner Bleacher Report - Annapolis Capital all 90 news articles

Hawks-Trail Blazers Preview - USA Today Posted: 20 Feb 2009 09:30 AM CST TSN.ca Hawks-Trail Blazers Preview USA Today Portland will look for its seventh straight victory at the Rose Garden on Friday night when it hosts the Hawks, who seek their fifth road win in six games as they continue their longest trip of the season. The Trail Blazers (33-20) won their first ... Tonight's Kings game: Kings (11-44) at Memphis (15-39) Sacramento Bee Victory comes as a relief to Blazers The Columbian Roy has 24 points in 94-90 win over Memphis The Associated Press Sports Network - WagerWeb all 410 news articles

The Flyers’ Icebreaker: A Boisterous Game of Soccer - New York Times Posted: 20 Feb 2009 11:55 AM CST New York Times The Flyers' Icebreaker: A Boisterous Game of Soccer New York Times, United States By DAVE CALDWELL PHILADELPHIA — About 75 minutes before every home game, up to 15 Philadelphia Flyers leave their locker room and walk together to the loading dock at the back of Wachovia Center. If it happens on ice and it involves hitting and scoring ...

Magic-Bobcats Preview - USA Today Posted: 20 Feb 2009 09:30 AM CST Today's Zaman Magic-Bobcats Preview USA Today Orlando (39-14) went into the All-Star break with three losses in five games after point guard Jameer Nelson dislocated his shoulder, and it looked like it was headed for another defeat Tuesday against Charlotte (22-32). The Magic trailed by as many as ... Orlando Magic (39-14) at Charlotte Bobcats (22-32), 7:00 pm Kansas City Star Magic get burned on the Bayou Examiner.com NBA: Howard pours in 45 as Magic beat Bobcats in OT Houston Chronicle OrlandoMagic.com - Orlando Sentinel all 349 news articles

Judge says poker is game of skill, not chance - USA Today Posted: 19 Feb 2009 12:45 PM CST WCBD Judge says poker is game of skill, not chance USA Today Mount Pleasant Municipal Judge Larry Duffy ruled Thursday that there is "overwhelming" evidence that Texas Hold 'em poker is a game of skill, not chance, the Associated Press reports. Since state law outlaws gambling on games of chance with cards or ... South Carolina Finds Poker a Skill Game but Defendants Guilty Bluff Magazine Judge Rules Poker Is Game of Skill, But Convicts Five Men for Gambling ABA Journal Ante up! SC judge rules Texas Hold 'em is a skill The Associated Press Charleston City Paper - Online Casino Advisory all 197 news articles

San Antonio - USA Today Posted: 19 Feb 2009 08:24 AM CST National Post San Antonio USA Today Ginobili has had a variety of minor injuries throughout his seven-year NBA career, missing at least five games in every season. Offseason surgery on his left ankle forced him to miss the first 12 games in 2008-09, and he began experiencing pain in his ... Robinson Helps Knicks End Their Skid New York Times San Antonio Spurs (35-17) at Detroit Pistons (27-25), 8:00 pm Kansas City Star Ginobili ruled out for next two games Rotoworld.com VegasSports-Odds - The Associated Press all 396 news articles

NHL to open next season with 4 games in Europe - The Associated Press Posted: 19 Feb 2009 01:00 PM CST CBC.ca NHL to open next season with 4 games in Europe The Associated Press The Detroit Red Wings will open the 2009-10 regular season against the St. Louis Blues with a two-game series in Stockholm, while the Chicago Blackhawks play two games against the Florida Panthers in Helsinki. The games are scheduled for Oct. 2-3, ... Blackhawks to open '09-10 season in Europe Chicago Tribune Blackhawks to open next season in FInland Chicago Sun-Times Europe to host NHL season openers for third consecutive year Reuters Sports Network - MLive.com all 176 news articles

Shares jump as video game retailer says fourth-quarter beats estimates - MarketWatch Posted: 19 Feb 2009 11:01 AM CST Shares jump as video game retailer says fourth-quarter beats estimates MarketWatch By Dan Gallagher, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- GameStop Corp. said Thursday morning that results for the fourth quarter will come in at the high end of expectations thanks to strong holiday sales of video games. , , ) also issued a ... GameStop sees growth despite economic slowdown Reuters GameStop raises low end of 4Q earnings estimate Forbes When The Economy Gets Tough, The Tough Play Video Games The Consumerist Red Herring - GameDAILY BIZ all 50 news articles

Blackhawks-Panthers Preview - USA Today Posted: 19 Feb 2009 08:32 AM CST CBC.ca Blackhawks-Panthers Preview USA Today ``There's a bunch of games left and we're in that position now, and it's up to us to keep it.'' Nathan Horton scored for the fourth time in five games Tuesday, and Cory Stillman extended his point streak to six games. Michael Frolik's three-game ... Blackhawks make rare stop in Sunrise Sports Network Confidence of Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos grows Tampabay.com Stamkos lights it up but Lightning blow fuse in Blackhawks 5-3 win Examiner.com London Free Press - USA Today all 308 news articles

The Morning Skate: Ovie’s Goal, Kovy’s Walk and the Mule Skinner Blues - New York Times Posted: 19 Feb 2009 02:23 PM CST SLAM! Sports The Morning Skate: Ovie's Goal, Kovy's Walk and the Mule Skinner Blues New York Times, United States The Blackhawks and Panthers will play home-and-home games Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3, in Helsinki, Finland, at Hartwall Areena. On those same dates, the Red Wings and Blues will play a home-and-home series at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm ... Kovalev hopes to 'come back and play better': report CBC.ca 'What Is Gainey trying to prove?' National Post Hockey Today International Herald Tribune The Hockey News - New York Times all 241 news articles

Alice game designer returning to Wonderland - San Francisco Chronicle Posted: 19 Feb 2009 02:47 PM CST 'Alice' game designer returning to Wonderland San Francisco Chronicle, USA By DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer The cult video game designer behind "American McGee's Alice," the twisted PC game set after Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking Glass," is crafting a next-generation sequel to the 2000 game starring a macabre ... Dice Summit: EA CEO says game companies have to cut the fat and ... VentureBeat Riccitiello lays down the rules GameSpot EA Will Publish New American McGee's Alice in 2009 Wired News Gamasutra all 28 news articles

Maryland Women at Georgia Tech - Washington Post Posted: 18 Feb 2009 10:21 PM CST Washington Post Maryland Women at Georgia Tech Washington Post, United States She and fellow senior Kristi Toliver have been dominating games lately; they combined to score more than half of the Terrapins' points last week (135 of 246 points). FLEXING MUSCLES: The Yellow Jackets have given Maryland problems in the past with ... The Clemson game Baltimore Sun Maryland-Georgia Tech: Will the Terrapins Secure Their Sixth ... Bleacher Report Maryland's Coleman, Toliver seek to go out on top International Herald Tribune Myrtle Beach Sun News - Diamondback Online all 229 news articles

A Look at Basketball's Highs and Lows - Washington Post Posted: 19 Feb 2009 12:48 AM CST BlackAthlete.net A Look at Basketball's Highs and Lows Washington Post, United States Three teams are winning close to 80 percent of their games. That's great. Others, including the Washington Wizards, are hardly winning at all. Super Teams: The defending champion Boston Celtics are still the team to beat. Boston's "big three" -- Kevin ... So far, Lakers are running the show Bennington Banner NBA All Star Wrap Up BlackAthlete.net Enjoy the ride Los Angeles Times Newsday - Bleacher Report all 187 news articles