December 28, 2011
Cole comes up big, and Heat beat Celtics 115-107
LeBron James scored 26 points, rookie point guard Norris Cole came up with 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat nearly blew a 20-point lead before beating the…
December 28, 2011
Bravo cracks 51as Sixers win thriller
A half-century from Dwayne Bravo inspired the Sydney Sixers and was one of the cornerstones in a two-run victory over the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash Twenty20 League yesterday. In easily his most satisfactory performance, the Trinidad &…
December 28, 2011
Protesting World Cup players threaten bankruptcy proceedings
Disgruntled members of the 2006 Trinidad & Tobago team that played at the FIFA World Cup in Germany have threatened to file bankruptcy proceedings against the T&T Football Federation. This stems from the long-running dispute between the national…
December 28, 2011
NBA’s return draws big TV ratings on Christmas
NBA fans seem more excited about basketball's return than bitter about the lockout, based on television ratings for the league's delayed openers. The five Christmas games on Sunday attracted large audiences, with the Bulls-Lakers match-up drawing…
December 28, 2011
Turks and Caicos capital may be moved
Two reliable sources within the interim government in the…
December 28, 2011
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol leads US cinemas
The fourth instalment in the Mission: Impossible franchise has taken the number one spot at the US box office over the four-day Christmas weekend. Ghost Protocol, starring Tom Cruise, made $46.2m (£29.5m) and pushed Sherlock Holmes into second…
December 28, 2011
Coroner: Rapper Heavy D died of blood clot in lung
Rapper Heavy D died of a blood clot in his lung and other conditions, a coroner's report revealed Tuesday. The rapper, famous for the 1991 hit "Now That We Found Love," died Nov. 8 after collapsing at his Beverly Hills home. The Los Angeles County…
December 28, 2011
Why J-Hud passed on ‘Precious’ role
Jennifer Hudson says staying true to herself and staying healthy come ahead of any movie role. In a preview of her new memoir posted by Uptown Magazine, the actress and singer says she turned down a shot at the lead role in “Precious" -- you know,…
December 28, 2011
Popcaan, Tony Matterhorn, Kiprich shine at Sting
GAZA-based Deejay Popcaan emerged as the top artiste at last night's Sting dancehall stage show at the Jamworld Entertainment Centre in Portmore, St Catherine. Blazing through his hits Only Man She Want, Party Shot and Ravin to deafening screams…
December 28, 2011
Yanni performs to sold out crowds in Puerto Rico
Contemporary composer Yanni fulfilled a 20-year-old dream when he performed at the beautiful and historic 16th-century Castillo San Felipe Del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico. During Friday night's performance, Mother Nature interfered when high…