I was a kid in 1986 when a ground ball dribbled under Bill Buckner's glove, through his legs, and ended the Red Sox's chance of winning the World Series. How do I know what happened? I've seen the footage and heard the play-by-play retold at least a

Bill Buckner horrible? Some new horrible baseball has yet to conceive? To set the stage: Boston and the Tampa Bay Rays are tied for the AL wild card lead. Scant weeks ago, Boston had a 487-game lead, but the Red Sox have since lost 10 of their past

Bill Buckner horrible? Some new horrible baseball has yet to conceive? To set the stage: Boston and the Tampa Bay Rays are tied for the AL wild card lead. Scant weeks ago, Boston had a 487-game lead, but the Red Sox have since lost 10 of their past

In this rarefied pantheon of world-class fumblers belongs Bill Buckner, the former first basemen for the Boston Red Sox who, as any American baseball fan with even slightly-functioning long-term memory knows, failed to field the game-ending catch of

Sports Illustrated's Jeff Pearlman spent more than two years working on "Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton" and uncovered startling details about the Chicago Bears running back who was so highly regarded that the NFL named its Man of the

The preseason all-American and Walter Payton Award candidate has scored 49 touchdowns in his Colgate career. The Raiders are reeling without him losing their last three games heading into Saturday's home game with the Rams.

Walter Payton faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250000 fine after pleading guilty Tuesday to a complaint charging him with attempted extortion. The 54-year-old Bayonne resident has worked in the Hudson County welfare office for about nine years.

“The shame about this thing is that Walter won't be there,” Ditka said today on ESPN Radio. “That's the shame of this thing.” Walter Payton, the star running back and spiritual leader of the '85 Bears, died in 1999 at the age of 45.

Listeria monocytogenes is a “hardy” bacterium that is resistant to extreme hot and cold. This bacterium is pathogenic – meaning that it is infectious to humans, causing the illness listeriosis. Listeria is found in soil, water and the intestines of

Listeria is prevalent in the environment, but it sickens far fewer people than other food-borne pathogens such as salmonella, said Keith Schneider, an associate professor of food science and human nutrition at UF. Consumers

The news that at least 13 people have died and 72 have gotten sick from eating listeria-tainted cantaloupe tied to a Colorado farm — and the likelihood that more illnesses are on the way — can be scary stuff to consumers. As we noted last week,

With an outbreak of sickness linked to bacteria-tainted cantaloupe now reported in more than a dozen states, here's a quick backgrounder on listeria monocytogenes. What is it? Listeria monocytogenes is a “hardy” bacterium

By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Addressing the United Nations, a Vatican representative called for "courageous decisions" toward the two-state solution for the Holy Land after Palestinian leaders requested full UN membership for the Palestinian

“Courageous” is a challenge to “men of courage,” to fathers to measure up to the Biblical definition of the word. It follows four Albany, Georgia (the home of Sherwood Baptist) sheriff's deputies who are tested by the small city's gang and drug

by Staff Reports “Courageous,” which premieres this week, is the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany. (Contributed photo) The movie “Courageous” premieres this weekend in theaters,

Oklahoma churches are making plans to support the faith-inspired movie “Courageous,” which premieres Sept. 30. BY CARLA HINTON chinton@opubco.com Leave a comment Numerous Oklahoma church members are going to the movies to support a faith-inspired movie

Bears News (no comments): Walter Payton is without a doubt one of the best running backs to ever play in the NFL, but a new book set to hit

Walter Payton allegations in new book. Google. Custom Search. An excerpt from a new book on Walter Payton alleges that the NFL legend abused painkillers, engaged in extramarital affairs and had suicidal thoughts before he died in 1999.

A revealing new book accuses former Bears running back Walter Payton of using drugs, cheating on his wife and being suicidal.

Walter Payton faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250000 fine after pleading guilty Tuesday to a complaint charging him with attempted extortion. The 54-year-old Bayonne resident has worked in the Hudson County welfare office for about nine years.

http://bit.ly/nMBVYs DEMI REPORTEDLY IS NOT HAPPY: Per Radar, “A 23-year-old woman is accusing Ashton Kutcher of cheating on wife Demi Moore after a booze-fueled boys night out at a San Diego nightclub last Friday, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson announced today that he's joining actors Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore to form a "Football for Good" campaign that will raise money for at-risk youth and help put an end to human trafficking of children.

Star magazine is reporting that Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher have separated. Gossip Cop has reached out to reps for the couple, but has yet to hear back.

LOS ANGELES — The Italian actress who romanced George Clooney has done her last dance on "Dancing With the Stars." Elisabetta Canalis was dismissed from the show Tuesday, despite her third-place finish on Monday's

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid16157557001/bctid1186064103001 By Radar Staff First dumped by George Clooney — now dumped by America! (Ouch!) Italian model Elisabetta Canalis was the second contestant

Meanwhile, Clooney's ex, Elisabetta Canalis, was eliminated last night on Dancing With the Stars. Or as the Houston Chronicle aptly put it: "What's her name goes home." We shouldn't be so mean. USA TODAY blogger Mark Ballas says Elisabetta "was so

George Clooney's bombshell ex was sent home on Tuesday night's Dancing with the Stars. Plus, Demi Lovato performs!

In the first game of the 2011 season, Antonio Gates put up the kind of stat line we've grown accustomed to seeing from him throughout his career: eight catches and 74 yards in a San Diego victory. But even though he played in Week 2,

Then players like Bob Sanders, Corey Liuget, Antonio Gates, Vincent Jackson and Quentin Jammer all missed practice time. How many championships has AI won? Practice preps you for the game and with all the history we have had with slow starts,

In the first game of the 2011 season, Antonio Gates put up the kind of stat line we've grown accustomed to seeing from him throughout his career: eight catches and 74 yards in a San Diego victory. But even though he played in Week 2,

The news that at least 13 people have died and 72 have gotten sick from eating listeria-tainted cantaloupe tied to a Colorado farm — and the likelihood that more illnesses are on the way — can be scary stuff to consumers. As we noted last week,

By CHRISTINA CARON (@cdcaron) Despite the Jensen Farms' cantaloupe recall in Colorado, the number of people diagnosed with listeriosis continues to grow. So far, 13 people have died and 72 people have been infected in 18 states according to the latest

Health officials said Tuesday that 16 people, including one in Missouri, have died from possible listeria illnesses traced to Colorado cantaloupes, the deadliest food outbreak in more than a decade. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said

By Liz Kelly Nelson Listeria is a deadly infection that kills 30 percent of infected victims and is currently spreading in the food supply. Conficker is a fearsome virus described as the "largest ever" botnet, a army of drone computers all awaiting

ROCHELLE — Local Chicago Bears fans who would love to own a piece of history can enter into a drawing for a football autographed by the entire 1985 Chicago Bears team, including Hall of Fame greats Walter Payton, Dan Hampton, Richard Dent and the rest

The new award allows Rice to join three other football legends whose names adorn the top individual awards in the FCS: the Walter Payton (FCS outstanding player) and Eddie Robinson (FCS coach of the year) awards, which are celebrating their 25th

The event will take place on Tuesday, October 4th at the DoubleTree Guest Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago – Downers Grove, and is sponsored by Little Friends, Inc. Jarrett Payton is the son of the late Walter Payton, former Chicago

Walter Payton has a new biography out, it reveals his struggle with drugs and depression.