Robert Dougherty
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Author of "Lost Episode Guide For Others" and "Lost: The Island's Greatest Hits" now available on Amazon.
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Author of "Lost Episode Guide For Others" and "Lost: The Island's Greatest Hits" now available on Amazon.
Expertise: News, television, movies, pop culture, Lost
Listen to me on The Situation Room at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GStMLFMdRcQ
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Arts from Temple University
Bachelor of Arts from Temple University
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"Just get it done"
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While the men begin the round of 32 today, women's basketball begins with their field of 64. Some of the best teams not named Connecticut are in action on day 1, with Tennessee kicking off the schedule and Stanford wrapping it up.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/20/2010
Fans are still coming down from Thursday's string of thrillers, although the actual teams have to focus a lot faster. Today, the underdogs and barely standing favorites from Thursday return to action, to create more chaos or restore order.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/20/2010
After yesterday's insanity, today's NCAA tournament action has settled down. Cornell provided an unexpectedly easy win, while Wofford came close to meeting them in round 2 before Wisconsin came back. Otherwise, the favorites have rallied back thus far.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/19/2010
Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler have been linked together for some time after they made "The Bounty Hunter" together. However, the tabloids may have been nicer to them than critics, as they have roundly panned the film that formed their pairing.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/19/2010
Not only are Sandra Bullock and Jesse James nearing a split, their marital troubles may have backed up the Oscar curse for couples. The vast majority of Best Actress winners have lost their men after winning, although that doesn't tell the whole tale.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/19/2010
Yesterday, the NCAA favorites were lucky to draw even with the underdogs, as seven higher seeds won, although it could have been eight or more. As a result, Saturday's second round games look quite unusual, with only one not featuring an upset winner.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/19/2010
Day 1 had upsets and close calls all over the place, so day 2 will have a high bar to overcome. Already, two double digit seeds are all but favored to win, while a few favorites - and conferences - have question marks to start overcoming.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/19/2010
The night session of NCAA tournament day 1 action had a lot to live up to, after the afternoon's upsets and close calls. But the night still offered a bad loss for a 3 seed, a near scare for a 1 seed, and a couple of last-second heroics.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/19/2010
Day 1 of the NCAA tournament was as much of a roller coaster as possible. A 15 and a 14 seed nearly won, a fourth seed fell at the buzzer, a few more double digit seeds won, and there was a double overtime game for good measure.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/18/2010
Before the NCAA tournament got under way, the NIT concluded its first round last night. After some upsets on Wednesday, things largely held to form, although Memphis needed a buzzer beater to finish St. John's.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/18/2010
Just two weeks ago, Sandra Bullock was on top of the world with husband Jesse James. But just after her Oscar win, rumors came out that James had had an affair while she filmed "The Blind Side" and the alleged mistress squealed to In Touch Weekly.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/18/2010
Today is the beginning of madness, as favorites and potential Cinderellas kick off the NCAA tournament. BYU and Florida officially start things at 12:20 p.m., while Villanova, Kansas, Kentucky, Georgetown and others highlight the rest of the day.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/18/2010
South Park began its 14th season, and countdown to its 200th episode, by catching up to the Tiger Woods scandal. Since Woods is back in the headlines, it was even better timing- although 'sex addiction' was the bigger target of the night.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/18/2010
Last year, the First Fan became a bracketologist, and successfully foretold North Carolina winning it all. For this year's NCAA tournament, President Obama is again going with the favorites, picking Kansas to beat Kentucky for the title.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/17/2010
The NIT tournament has bigger names than usual, yet those big names almost left it early, as UConn and North Carolina survived upset bids on day 1. Arizona State and South Florida weren't so lucky, while Mississippi State, UAB and Texas Tech coasted.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/17/2010
FX has built up a stable supply of critical hits over the years, and their newest one may have arrived last night. "Justified" gained rave reviews for last night's pilot episode, beginning the story of an outlaw US Marshal cleaning up his home town.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/17/2010
After last week's Ben epic, and considering what next week's epic will be, any Lost episode would seem quite minor in between. Sawyer had the hard task of changing that, but after some early success, all he did was put some more pieces in place.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/17/2010
So far this spring, movies from reliable stars have been labeled disappointments. The teams of Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, and Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass all seemed to fall short of their usual standards.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/17/2010
After losing Juliet, Sawyer is back to his old ways- though he isn't as loyal to the Man in Black as Sayid and Claire are. In his "Recon" mission, Sawyer works all the angles against old and new enemies, while he has a different job in sideways time.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/17/2010
The Masters is the most hyped golf championship around, but it will be taken to new heights this year. Tiger Woods is not only coming back to Augusta, but it will be his very first event since his scandal - and perhaps the safest comeback possible.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/16/2010
It's a strange Lost world when Ben Linus looks closer to redemption than Sawyer right now. The last time Sawyer appeared, he looked set to serve evil again thanks to the fake Locke. But tonight, he goes on a potentially revealing Recon mission.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/16/2010
Picking a champion in the NCAA tournament is harder than ever this year. The only team that looks like a solid pick is Kansas, the top overall seed. But that is both by their merit and by default, due to constant questions about the other top seeds.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/16/2010
While the men play the second round of their tournament this weekend, the women will have just begun theirs. There are 16 games each on Saturday and Sunday, with Connecticut's first match up at around noon on Sunday.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/16/2010
Erin Andrews' peephole video is still spreading through the Internet, although it's creator won't be going anywhere soon. Michael David Barrett was sentenced to 30 months in prison for the illegal act, as an emotional Andrews looked on.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/16/2010
Connecticut is the unanimous choice to win another NCAA women's title and extend their historic winning streak to 78. The teams labeled with the best chance to stop them are fellow top seeds Stanford, Nebraska, and possible semifinal opponent Tennessee.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/15/2010
Now that the NCAA first round matchups are set, fans need to know when they take place. It all starts with BYU vs Florida on Thursday, with Villanova, Kentucky and Kansas playing later on. Friday has Syracuse, Duke, West Virginia, Ohio State and more.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/15/2010
The NCAA tournament has 32 first round games, yet everyone is looking ahead to what might be as well. There could be some notable rematches of past tournament games in future rounds and even some conference rivals clashing once again.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/15/2010
It's always hard to pick the NCAA tournament, although it is often a little easier to pick a champion. However, with the field so wide open this year, and with doubts about even the top seeds, filling out an office pool will be harder than ever.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/15/2010
The NCAA tournament is the big show this March, with the NIT running a distant second. Yet another tournament, the College Basketball Invitational, is a distant third, with 16 more teams facing off in the next few weeks.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/15/2010
North Carolina and Connecticut headline the NIT instead of the NCAA brackets- and they're just fourth seeds in the NIT, at last. Bubble teams like Illinois, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech and Arizona State got the top seeds instead.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/15/2010
Not long after the March Madness bracket was announced, some early first impressions were made. Kansas and Kentucky might have harder roads than they hoped, while Duke and Syracuse were switched around, and some early matchups may be upset picks.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
The NCAA tournament 2010 is led by Kansas, Kentucky, Duke and Syracuse. Kansas has Ohio State and Georgetown in the Midwest, with Kentucky and West Virginia in the East, Duke, Villanova and Baylor in the South, and Syracuse, K-State and Pitt in the West.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
The final game before the Selection Sunday show stood to settle the bubble line, and the No. 1 seed debate. Ohio State made a great case for a top seed with a dominant second half- but the 90-61 win put Minnesota back on the very edge for a spot.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
Duke seemingly got an easy road to the ACC championship, although it hit a few speedbumps. The Blue Devils got a quick big lead over Georgia Tech, but couldn't quite finish them until the last minute. Yet the 65-61 win may have given them a No. 1 seed.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
Mississippi State was a split second from an automatic NCAA bid and an SEC title over Kentucky. But a crazy sequence at the end of regulation ended with a DeMarcus Cousins tip in, followed by a Wildcats overtime victory.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
Selection Sunday is a national holiday for college basketball fans, pundits, and Joe Lunardi. Given the doubt today, and the all important final games this afternoon, it may be a truly Mad March coming up indeed.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
Duke has been the only surviving favorite in the ACC tournament, and they are heavily favored to survive against Georgia Tech today. Another conference crown would likely mean a number one seed, although that doesn't guarantee a Final Four run.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
Mississippi State figured one or two wins in the SEC tournament would get them to the Big Dance. However, the bubble line hasn't held that way, and they may need to upset Kentucky to get in- but that may be much harder than it looks.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
West Virginia and Georgetown were the last two teams standing in the Big East, and both didn't fall too easily last night. It took another impossible last second shot by Da'Sean Butler before the Mountaineers won their first Big East crown.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
The very last game before the brackets are announced could decide quite a bit. The Big Ten tournament final could determine whether Ohio State is the last No. 1 seed, or determine whether Minnesota is the final team in period.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
The last time Jude Law came on SNL, everyone was talking about Ashlee Simpson that night. For his second show, Law had Pearl Jam on instead, as he spoofed his recent stint as Hamlet and played creepy Spainards, while Eric Massa was taken down.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/14/2010
For once, the two highest seeds in the ACC both won today, though not without trouble. Duke needed a big run in the second half to finally hold off Miami, while Georgia Tech recovered from blowing a 10 point halftime lead to beat NC State.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/13/2010
Two vastly different games were played in the Big Ten tournament today. First, Ohio State survived another upset bid, in double overtime this time against Illinois. Minnesota needed no such luck, as they slaughtered Purdue to likely clinch an NCAA bid.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/13/2010
The Kentucky Wildcats got to the SEC tournament final, in a much easier win against Tennessee than most expected. But in a more surprising case, Mississippi State is meeting them, as they may have clinched an NCAA bid by beating Vanderbilt.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/13/2010
The SEC tournament has three power teams and one bubble program left. Today's first game is almost like a final, as Kentucky takes on Tennessee. Afterward, Mississippi State continues to fight for their NCAA lives against Vanderbilt.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/13/2010
Yesterday was a big day for the Big Ten, thanks to Evan Turner and two bubble teams getting wins. Today, the semifinals try to keep up the momentum, as Turner and the Buckeyes face Illinois, and Purdue tries to keep Minnesota from the NCAAs.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/13/2010
After a day of upsets on Thursday, things were a little less surprising in the Big East semifinals. But Georgetown still raised eyebrows by blowing out Marquette, while West Virginia went down to the last second again to beat Notre Dame.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/13/2010
Tonight's Big 12 title game has become a showdown for the heart of Kansas. The Kansas Jayhawks are no stranger to this stage, but the Kansas State Wildcats haven't been there in a long time. The two arch-rivals now meet in Kansas City for the crown.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/13/2010
Duke was the heavy ACC favorite all year, but now absolutely no one expects them to lose the conference tournament. It has less to do with their iffy win against Virginia, and more to do with the 7, 11 and 12 seeds left in the semifinals.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/13/2010
Kentucky and Tennessee are now on target for an SEC semifinal showdown. However, the Wildcats had to narrowly hold off Alabama first, while the Volunteers outpaced a desperate Ole Miss team. The other side of the bracket will narrow down tonight.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
The Big Ten tournament was set to make headlines, with a stunning upset for Michigan over top seeded Ohio State. But it made even greater headlines for how Ohio State won anyway, as Player of the Year Evan Turner heaved a game winning buzzer beater.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
For a brief moment, Cleveland panicked with the rumors that someone named LeBron, from their city, had tested positive for steroids. But it was just an Indians' minor leaguer named Stephen Lebron - not that slightly more important LeBron.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
Remember Me was just known for being Robert Pattinson's first post-Twilight vehicle. However, it may garner a much worse reputation than that, due to critics utterly trashing the ending - and even calling it downright offensive.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
The Big Ten starts it's quarterfinal round with several teams capable of winning it all. Ohio State, Purdue, Michigan State and Wisconsin are considered to be those teams, while Illinois and Minnesota just need a win to save their season.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
Even though the Pac 10 has been bad, their conference tournament can deeply alter the bubble. It already has after Arizona State got knocked off, and if either UCLA, Washington or Stanford win it all instead of Cal, at least one bubble is popped.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
Unlike other tournaments thus far, the Big 12 has been largely orderly so far. In fact, the top four teams face off tonight, as Kansas takes on Texas A&M and Kansas State welcomes Baylor- with Kansas City fans hoping for an all Kansas final.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
The bubble could be altered a great deal today in the SEC tournament, as three teams right on the bubble have big games. However, Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Tennessee have more lofty goals beyond today's quarterfinals.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
The ACC tournament has already been hit with upsets, as the two lowest seeds beat NCAA tournament bound teams. Today, favorites like Duke and Maryland try to restore order, while Florida State and Virginia Tech try to hold off yesterday's upset winners.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass have thrilled audiences and won over critics together in the past. For "Green Zone" however, they may not have Bourne-like success, given complaints about the action, history, and being a little late to the WMD debate.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
The Big East tournament has some of the most powerful teams in the nation, but that honor suddenly doesn't pay. Three of the four top seeds are gone, and the fourth needed a turnover and a buzzer beater to win, leaving an unusual semifinal round tonight.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
There are still grumbles about Season 9 of American Idol, and whether the field is really good enough for the finals. However, at least 12 of them are good enough for this season, as the top 12 was set in stone on last night's results show.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/12/2010
All of a sudden, it doesn't pay to be a top team in the Big East. Syracuse and Villanova had two days off, and they both wound up going down to Georgetown and Marquette. Tonight, Pitt and West Virginia must try to squash the sudden upset bug.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/11/2010
Many college powerhouses have slid this season, like North Carolina, UConn, and the entire Pac 10. The conference could have just one bid on Selection Sunday, depending on the Pac 10 tournament and what bubble teams like Arizona St and Washington do.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/11/2010
The Big Ten has four potentially dangerous teams heading for the NCAA tournament, but none of them are playing today. Only one possible bubble team is in today's first round, while the rest of today's teams conclude disappointing seasons.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/11/2010
The second day of the Big 12 tournament has a last place surprise, Kansas State facing a familiar foe, and Texas facing a foe that just destroyed them. But the favored Jayhawks are the big story today, as they begin their March run against Texas Tech.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/11/2010
The ACC tournament starts today, after a year in which the conference took a few hits. But seven teams are likely to get in the dance, while Duke is likely for a No. 1 seed. First, the 5-12 seeded teams, including the Tar Heels, kick things off.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/11/2010
The SEC has been less important to conference tournament week lately, but with Kentucky's return to power, many eyes will be on Nashville. However, the Wildcats don't play until tomorrow, as the first round has few NCAA implications today.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/11/2010
Yesterday, the hype for the first Twilight Eclipse trailer was built when 10 seconds was leaked. Today, the other 80 seconds came with it, as the first full length teaser is full of Bella/Edward/Jacob drama, with cameos from the Volturi and Victoria.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/11/2010
After two days, the cream of the crop will appear in the Big East tournament 2010. Syracuse, Villanova, Pitt and West Virginia will begin their road to the title today, with upstarts like Georgetown, Marquette, Notre Dame and Cincinnati in their way.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/11/2010
The Big 12 is usually a crowded conference, but Kansas has separated themselves this year. Today, the conference tournament gives their challengers another chance to catch up, as NCAA teams Missouri, Oklahoma St and Texas are in action.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/10/2010
Corey Haim and Corey Feldman rose to stardom together, fell to the D-list together, and faced the same addictions. Yet Haim is the first to fall to them, as he was found dead of a suspected prescription drug overdose today, at age 38.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/10/2010
It's already for the third Twilight movie, Eclipse, to fire up the fangirls on both teams. Ten seconds of the first teaser have been released, with the other 80 seconds to appear online, and in front of Robert Pattinson's new film, this week.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/10/2010
The Big East tournament is still building up since the top four teams don't appear until tomorrow. Today, their competition will reveal itself, as yesterday's winners go for a second straight win. In the process, a few bubbles could be settled.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/10/2010
Ben Linus is no longer the all powerful evil villain of Lost, and as such, hasn't done much this season. Yet "Dr. Linus" put Ben on the road towards something better, as he came to the crossroads and towards second chances in both universes.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/10/2010
The last three Ben-centric Lost episodes are among the highest ranked of all time. But the final Ben-centric show "Dr. Linus" came when Ben had been defeated, demoted, absent, and powerless. Yet this new Ben may have a new kind of power after all.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/10/2010
Much of the final Lost season has been divisive thus far. But fans may all be united tonight, as Ben Linus finally returns to the spotlight. Ben-centric episodes are among the best of all time, but will the weakened Ben provide one more big show?
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/9/2010
The Academy Awards got their biggest ratings since 2005, indicating that their various changes paid off. But when it came to the actual show, the 41.3 million viewers were treated to a long affair, with wasted hosts and puzzling segments.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/9/2010
The first day of the biggest conference tournament in basketball begins today, albeit with the bottom eight teams playing. The big stars won't come on until Wednesday and Thursday, but today's day 1 has a few teams coming in with faint bubble hopes.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/9/2010
By Sunday night, Oscar pundits were bored when they checked off Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Christoph Waltz, Mo'Nique and Kathryn Bigelow as the winners. Yet at this time last year, they would have been deemed insane to pick most of them.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/9/2010
The Big 12 championship may be a mere prelude to a bigger title for the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks. But to win this first title, and secure a No. 1 overall seed, Kansas State, Baylor, Texas, and three other likely tournament teams will pose a challenge.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/8/2010
The Big 10 may be under the radar behind the Big East, Big 12 and SEC, as they usually are. But last year, one of those under-the-radar teams almost won it all, and this year's top teams hope to kick off a similar ride at the Big 10 tourney.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/8/2010
If someone said Sandra Bullock would win an Oscar over Meryl Streep months ago, they would have been laughed at. Yet it was Bullock that triumphed last night- and it was her Critics Choice award tie and kiss with Streep that got the ball rolling.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/8/2010
Before 2009 started, most just thought of Sandra Bullock as a romantic comedy star and not an Oscar-worthy actress. Two box office hits, an Oscar, and a Razzie later, Bullock is the toast of Hollywood after one of the biggest years ever.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/8/2010
Most had already figured out the list of 2010 Oscar winners, except in one or two categories. After wins for Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Christophe Waltz and Mo'Nique, "The Hurt Locker" got the two big prizes to top the winners list with six Oscars.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/8/2010
The SEC conference tournament has been under the radar the last few years. But with top teams like Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Tennessee leading things in Nashville, and with a few NCAA bubble teams trying to get in, the SEC will make some noise this week.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/7/2010
At 8:30 p.m. EST, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will finally get the 2010 Oscars under way. Most expect few surprises in the majority of categories, except perhaps for the biggest two of all.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/7/2010
The Razzies are the alternative to the Oscars, as they honor the very worst of the year. Yet the very worst and the very best may be one in the same this year, as tonight's potential Best Actress Sandra Bullock found time to accept a Worst Actress Razzie.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/7/2010
Duke secured the top seed in the ACC tournament yesterday, as they inch closer to securing a top NCAA seed. Many of the ACC seeds are set, yet the bracket won't be final until one more game between bubble teams Clemson and Wake Forest.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/7/2010
After one final day of shakeups, all 16 of the Big East teams are set for the mega conference tournament. It all begins on Tuesday with the bottom eight teams- including UConn - then another round on Wednesday before the top four get started.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/7/2010
"Hangover" star Zach Galifianakis was the first SNL host in 2010 to have never hosted an episode before. He certainly brought a random, off-kliter approach to his monologue and routines - at least when he stayed on the SNL set.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/7/2010
The biggest conference tournament of all is now almost set to go. The Big East tournament starts Tuesday, but today settled the seeds for this preliminary Big Dance. Pitt took the biggest rise into No. 2, while Villanova slid down to fourth.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/6/2010
The Syracuse Orange will only be No. 1 for a week, as Louisvile came in desperate for a win, and got it. The 78-68 upset closed Freedom Hall, and may have closed the deal for a Louisville NCAA tournament berth, barring an upset in New York.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/6/2010
For the second time in eight months, Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was accused of sexual assault. The previous accusation was forgotten over time, but that isn't the case anymore- especially if this charge goes further.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/6/2010
The early box office estimates for Alice in Wonderland are massive, with a projected $45M yesterday, and a possible $110-120M for the weekend. It will be hailed as the biggest 3-D opening yet, but will word of mouth sink it down the rabbit hole later?
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/6/2010
The 25'th annual Independent Spirit Awards were the last pre-Oscar chance for contenders to win something. Jeff Bridges and Mo'Nique further set the stage for Oscar triumphs with wins, while the other "Precious" contributors got most of the other awards.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/6/2010
20 years after Hank Gathers' deadly collapse, an NBA player had a sudden collapse as well. Pistons' guard Rodney Stuckey had to be wheeled out on a stretcher, after an apparent seizure, but word was that he was stable and conscious.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/6/2010
The post salary cap era has begun in the NFL, along with perhaps the last round of free agency before a strike next year. Already, there have been big moves, with Julius Peppers and Anquan Boldin now on new teams, and more notable names still avaliable.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/6/2010
As an alternative to Alice in Wonderland, the weekend's other new film has "Training Day" director Antoine Fuqua show the lives of "Brooklyn's Finest" However, critics say that more cliches are shot off than bullets.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/5/2010
Jake Delhomme has led the Panthers to a Super Bowl and division titles, yet that wasn't enough to overcome recent ugly times. Since the 2008 playoffs, fans have been fed up with Delhomme, so the Panthers gave in and released him last night.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/5/2010
For the second straight week, four American Idol semifinalists went home, reducing the field to 16. Yet the last 16 are still struggling to win favor with the Idol fanbase, although Crystal Bowersox made some progress this week.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/5/2010
The much debated expansion into 10 Best Picture nominees has yielded divisive dividends. More popular box office hits beyond the Oscar norm got in, and most are happy with the choices- but it may not impact the actual competition that much.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/5/2010
The journey of Alice in Wonderland has been told dozens of times but not in IMAX 3D with Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, and an older Alice doing battle with the Red Queen. Some don't mind this new approach, but others are out to chop the movie's head off.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/5/2010
Brett Favre was the latest big guest on Jay Leno's "Tonight Show" comeback week. But that didn't include any retirement decisions, as his mind still isn't made up- making another summer of doubt more likely. Yet the Vikings might not be able to wait.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/5/2010
Despite some delays and madness- and not all of it coming from Michael Scott- "The Office" finally welcomed Jim and Pam's baby daughter into the world. But with no more milestones left for the couple, the show moves into an uncertain future.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/5/2010
Every single Oscar pundit has the same actors, actresses and movies winning the big categories. But without The Hurt Locker, Avatar, Kathryn Bigelow, Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep, Christoph Waltz and Mo'Nique, who might have won?
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/4/2010
For the first time in two decades, there's more than one host at the Oscars. Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin have high hopes, but the blending of two hosts, Martin's recent struggles, and the diminishing screen time of hosts could cause problems.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/4/2010
Duke has dominated the ACC most of the year, but after an upset loss to Maryland, they are now tied with the Terps in the final weekend. The defeat also hurt their chances for the final #1 NCAA seed- though no other team seems to want it.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/4/2010
Five days after the earthquake in Chile, the nation's long recovery process is under way. Fortunately, the death toll hasn't gotten much higher, and the country largely stayed intact- though that may help it fade from the headlines faster.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/4/2010
Even though Kathryn Bigelow hasn't won Best Director yet for "The Hurt Locker" pundits are already saying she'll break the glass ceiling for women, when/if she wins. But given the kind of debate on her frontrunner status, that may be premature.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/4/2010
All of Saturday Night Live's famous presidential caricatures finally came together in one giant sketch. However, this sketch wasn't on SNL, but on the Web site Funny or Die- and was also an ad for the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/4/2010
FX's "Nip Tuck" was once the most talked about guilty pleasure on television. But by the time it reached its surprisingly tame series finale last night, critics and dissatisfied fans were more relieved than sad to see it go.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/4/2010
Dancing With The Stars makes its living on unlikely celebrity dancers. However, choices like Kate Gosselin, Jake Pavelka, Pamela Anderson, Chad Ochocino, Erin Andrews and Buzz Aldrin makes the 2010 cast the most star studded, bizarre group yet.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/3/2010
Because of Senator Jim Bunning's objections, a bill to extend unemployment benefits didn't have unanimous consent to move forward, and those benefits were suspended on Monday. After intense pressure from both sides, Bunning finally yielded yesterday.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/3/2010
The NHL has no time to bask in the glory of the Olympics. In fact, some players coming back from Vancouver might have to travel again to another team. Today, the NHL trade deadline officially begins the final rush towards the playoffs.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/3/2010
Lost's divisive Temple storyline came to a climax, thanks to Sayid's latest choice between good and evil, in the face of the smoke monster's attack. A similar choice was made in his sideways reality, where things were even more complicated with Nadia.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/3/2010
In this final season of Lost, everyone will make their final choice between good and evil. Sayid has wrestled with that choice for years, however. At "Sundown" he makes his biggest choice of all, and has a nearly similar dilemma in the sideways world.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/3/2010
The late night wars are pretty much over, especially now that Jay Leno is officially back on the Tonight Show stage. But now the hard part begins, as Leno now must work on saving the show and overcoming the massive backlash over his comeback.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/2/2010
Last night, the new Dancing With the Stars celebrities were unveiled alongside the Bachelor. But they had to wait until today's Good Morning America to get their professional dancing partners.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/2/2010
Dancing With the Stars fans are so devoted that they sat through the Bachelor finale to see this spring's new cast. The selections of Kate Gosselin, Pamela Anderson, Chad Ochocinco, Erin Andrews, Buzz Aldrin and the Bachelor helped make up for it.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/2/2010
This latest season of The Bachelor was even crazier than usual, thanks in large part to finalist Vienna Giraldi. Yet her tactics paid off, as Jake Pavelka chose her as his wife- then headed off to do Dancing With the Stars.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/2/2010
Kansas and Kentucky had dominated the basketball rankings all year, but now Syracuse has a shot at No. 1, after a big win and several upsets last weekend. The Orange weren't ranked to start the season, and now they could become the No. 1 overall seed.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/1/2010
The Olympic closing ceremony didn't have any glitches with the flame, or any other mistakes, unlike the opening days. This summed up the 2010 Games perfectly, which had the worst start imaginable, followed by the best finish imaginable.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/1/2010
After the 8.8 Chile earthquake, Pacific areas became more fearful of a tsunami this weekend. The waves ultimately did little damage there- though Chile villages got hit hard. Now the horror of the actual Chile earthquake is taking center stage.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/1/2010
As the new season of the Bachelor ends, the new season of Dancing With the Stars is coming on its heels. Tonight, ABC's reality hits come together, as the new DWTS lineup- possibly including Kate Gosselin- will be announced during Bachelor finale night.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/1/2010
With the end of the 2010 Winter Olympics, the final medal count yielded historic numbers. America was not only on top for the first time since 1932, they had more medals than anyone in history- though it was Canada that got the gold medal record.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 3/1/2010
At this time last week, Canada was headed for a disappointing Olympics, which fell well short of owning the podium. But now, after Sidney Crosby's overtime winner, the Canadians cap the 2010 Olympics with the most gold medals ever.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/28/2010
Canada had expected a hockey gold medal for years, and looked a minute away from clinching it over the US. Yet even after the Americans tied it up, it only delayed the inevitable, as Sidney Crosby finally emerged to give Canada the 3-2 OT triumph.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/28/2010
The USA and Canada are finally ready to go for the gold together. But will it be a thriller like their first match, or be a blowout like Canada-Russia and USA-Finland? Both teams have shown an ability to win in many different ways so far.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/28/2010
Fears of a major tsunami hitting Hawaii spread all day, as citizens were evacuated to high ground after the Chile earthquake. But although videos showed big waves hitting shore yesterday, the tsunami ultimately died down before long.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/28/2010
In just a few hours, Canada and the USA will finally meet again for the hockey gold. They've both waited eight years to get back here again, while America has waited 30 years to win one of these games. Either way, it's the end of a long saga.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/28/2010
Jennifer Lopez hosted and sung on SNL for the second time, though things are obviously different for her than they were eight years ago. The Winter Olympics, We Are The World 2, and David Paterson were also ribbed in SNL's first show back from break.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/28/2010
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are established partners, but even they haven't come together for something like "Shutter Island" before. That is ultimately a bit more of a good than bad thing- although the ending is the deciding factor.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/27/2010
Today's horrific earthquake in Chile reached an 8.8 on the Richter Scale. However, even that wasn't close to the biggest quake in that nation's history. It still didn't approach the 9.5 1960 earthquake that set the world record.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/27/2010
Apolo Ohno set the record for most medals in American history, and ended the 2010 Games with eight overall. He technically could have had nine, with a silver in the 500-meter individual final, but he was disqualified for an alleged pushoff.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/27/2010
Canada took a stranger, longer trip to the gold medal hockey game than they ever expected. This time, they nearly blew a 3-0 third period lead to Slovakia, but in the end, they got their dream showdown with the USA for the gold tomorrow.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/27/2010
Chile was host to the worst recorded earthquake in recorded history 50 years ago. Today, a new earthquake came close to topping it, measuring at an 8.8. The worst may still be ahead, as Hawaii and the Pacific are under a tsunami warning.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/27/2010
The USA was expected to have a hard time against Finland in today's semifinal, but once again, they exceeded expectations. Six goals in the first 13 minutes were enough for a 6-1 win, which may be the final step before a rematch with Canada.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/26/2010
After the Canadian women's hockey team won the gold, they came back on the rink to celebrate with beer, cigars and champagne - which the IOC is now looking into. The mini-controversy is just one more stumble for women's hockey in a rough Olympics.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/26/2010
While not feuding with Southwest Airlines, Kevin Smith was busy making a change of pace from his stoner comedies. However, the action/comedy homage "Cop Out" is being thoroughly panned by critics, making the title a bit ironic.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/26/2010
So far, America has been in control in the Olympic medal count, although Germany has hung around. But after the US pushed their lead to six heading into the final weekend, America could very well lead the count for the first time in decades.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/26/2010
Once more, Internet users badly want to see how someone died- in this case, Sea World trainer Dawn Brancheau. Although the footage of a Sea World whale killing her hasn't been found, a crucial video of her final minutes has been uncovered.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/26/2010
American Idol's first semifinal week beat out the Olympics once again as it eliminated four contestants last night and whittled the field down to 20. But the field may be the problem, as few were impressed with their first live performances.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/26/2010
Avatar was such a 3D revolution, that the 3D movies which follow may seem like tame letdowns by comparison. Therefore, as the first post-Avatar 3D film, will Alice in Wonderland have a harder time wowing audiences?
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/25/2010
The Shamu whales at Sea World have been performing for years, despite protests from PETA and animal rights activists. But after a whale killed a trainer yesterday, the debate over animal captivity is bound to fire up once again.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/25/2010
With USA hockey in the medal round, countless comparisons to the Miracle on Ice in 1980 are being made. Other historical parallels have emerged, too.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/25/2010
The final four is set in men's hockey, with Russia, Sweden and the Czechs nowhere to be found. Canada and Finland are there, as expected, while America continues it's surprising story - but Slovakia pulled the biggest surprise over Sweden.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/25/2010
The Canadians had panicked over their hockey team for a full 72 hours, but that fear ended after the first period against Russia. A 7-3 blowout now puts Canada as the favorites again, and has everyone expecting a Canada-USA rematch for the gold.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/25/2010
The 1995 camp classic Showgirls is among the most mocked, and critically depised, movies ever made. Yet one German director regards it as a masterpiece- so much so that he made a sequel, with a howler of a trailer released today.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/24/2010
The final eight Olympic hockey teams are set to clash today with the medal round at stake. America tries to avoid a letdown against the Swiss, while Canada and Russia have their showdown, and Finland, the Czechs, Sweden and Slovakia quietly face off.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/24/2010
The Olympic hockey quarterfinals are highlighted by a match up that was expected to happen on Sunday. But Russia and Canada aren't meeting for the gold as they are instead just fighting to get to the medal round and avoid humiliation.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/24/2010
Howard Stern fans are familiar with 'Captain Janks' a Stern worshipper who makes regular prank calls. Last night, he took his act to Sports Center as he pretended to be Brian Westbrook- despite pleading guilty to fraud days earlier.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/24/2010
After last week's big download of answers and clues, Lost provided a couple more of them as Jacob sent Jack and Hurley to a special lighthouse. But Jack had an even bigger task in the sideways reality- repairing a strained relationship with his son.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/24/2010
After the depised "What Kate Does" and the beloved "The Substitute" Lost's trip to the "Lighthouse" landed between those extremes of quality. There were more clues but less definitive answers, although an "old school" approach balanced it out.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/24/2010
Canada wasn't expected to be a mere sixth seed in the qualifying round after losing to the Americans. But now that they are, they must get back up with a new goalie starting tonight against Germany- with Russia looming tomorrow if they win.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/23/2010
Twilight mega couple Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart weren't a real life couple despite the wishes of fanatical fans. But reportedly, Pattinson confessed at the BAFTAs that they are actually together- though they've had to hide it from Twilighters.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/23/2010
For days, NBC got a lot of complaints over plans to air ice dancing on Sunday instead of USA-Canada hockey. The move ultimately paid off in the ratings, especially for MSNBC, but it was still slammed as the latest NBC Olympic blunder.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/23/2010
Canada needed a boost at the Olympics last night, and ice dancing pair Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir gave it to them. The pair narrowly held off their friendly American rivals, Meryl Davis and Charlie White, to take the gold medal.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/23/2010
Today's 30'th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice was always going to be big. But after the 2010 Americans beat Canada last night, the Miracle is set to be compared to this new upset for days- as laughable as that might be.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/22/2010
Tiger Woods apologized to virtually everyone in the world except to his mistresses. Some of them aren't too happy about that with Gloria Allred speaking for one of them. This is just part of the new backlash brought out by Woods' statement.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/22/2010
The Russians and the Czech Republic were in a close match yesterday, which changed thanks to their superstars. Alex Ovechkin didn't change things with a goal, but rather with a massive hit on Jaromir Jagr, leading to a clinching goal for Russia.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/22/2010
A week ago, no one would bet money on Team USA being the top Olympic hockey seed after round robin play. Even fewer would have bet that Russia and Canada might meet in the quarterfinals. But that is the hockey bracket that was formed last night.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/22/2010
No one will mistake the 2010 Canadians for the 1980 Soviets, especially after last night. But since American hockey was a big underdog - and since they played the day before the Miracle on Ice anniversary- their 5-3 win became another giant upset.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/22/2010
Olympic hockey fans have had a hard time with NBC so far, as they've not only reduced coverage to MSNBC and CNBC, but moved it back and forth without warning. Tonight's USA-Canada clash is at 7:40 pm est on MSNBC, and fans are hoping it stays there.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/21/2010
Pierre Morel and Luc Besson turned Liam Neeson loose on Paris last year in "Taken." But that was nothing compared to how John Travolta, of all people, lays waste to the city of Paris with love.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/21/2010
Team USA hockey has pointed to today's battle with Canada for months, as they set to prove they are a true contender. Canada has even heavier expectations for today - but this showdown is just one of many that will shape the next round.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/21/2010
Snowboarding has two vastly different viral hits on their hands at the Olympic Games. The Scotty Lago photo controversy is the more infamous one, but the immense popularity of Shaun White's gold medal video may be enough to balance it out.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/21/2010
Apolo Ohno only needed two medals to become America's greatest Winter Olympian. With a bronze at the 1,000 meter finals, he got his record breaking seventh career medal, although it isn't quite the big story of the Games.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/21/2010
Scotty Lago left the Olympic Games on his own after his racy photos were discovered. However, that official story is being questioned, as a Yahoo Sports report claims that he was forced to leave, before the USOC kicked him out.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/21/2010
So far, Olympic hockey has lived up to expectations for the men- although expectations for blowouts in women's hockey were met too well. But in both cases, the first round will end this weekend, and on both sides, the U.S. and Canada are the headliners.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/20/2010
Shutter Island tells an extremely mysterious, confusing story, so the ending has to do quite a lot to explain it all. Not everyone bought Dennis Lehane's final explanation, and similar arguments may spawn over Martin Scorsese's filming of it.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/20/2010
Snowboarding bronze medalist Scotty Lago was in the shadows after Shaun White's win, but he made headlines in other ways. Once photos emerged of a woman doing questionable things to Lago's medal, he had to leave Vancouver sooner than he thought.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/20/2010
Alexander Haig played a major role in the biggest events of the 60's, 70's and 80's. But after his death today, Haig may be best remembered for saying he was in control after Reagan's shooting, instead of his past military and political service.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/20/2010
Tiger Woods has now finally spoken out, but his final test will come when he returns to golf. Yet that return seems quite far off, especially after today's speech, although Woods says he hasn't ruled out coming back this year.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/19/2010
Just a few days ago, Germany had pulled ahead of the U.S in the Olympic medal count. Now thanks to big performances from America's stars, the U.S. is well ahead with 18 medals to Germany's 11. But there's still a long way yet to go.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/19/2010
The long awaited Tiger Woods press conference went a lot like many expected, as he apologized, pleaded for privacy, and left much open ended. But since Woods may take a while to do this again, pundits must take what clues they can from his statement.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/19/2010
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's latest pairing is certainly unlike any they've done before. The wild, puzzling, supernatural antics of "Shutter Island" have made critics argue on whether Scorsese is a bit too unrestrained this time.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/19/2010
The Olympic men's figure skating long program was among the most anticipated in history. It lived up to the billing with Evan Lysacek pulling out an upset win over Evgeni Plushenko, ending a long drought for American skaters and coach Frank Carroll.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/19/2010
Lost fans may argue over how well Season Six is starting, but most agree that the scenes with Locke, Sawyer, Hurley, Ben and Richard have been on fire. However, it's when the show focuses on any other character that things have been mixed so far.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/19/2010
Shani Davis made history with his first individual gold medal in 2006, though in-fighting with a teammate helped overshadow it. But last night, Davis shined yet again as the first man to win the 1,000 meter race two Games in a row.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/18/2010
At long last, Tiger Woods will face the public and the press, in his already hyped press conference tomorrow. But since he won't face questions, and has controlled the format, those who want to hear big revelations may have to wait a while.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/18/2010
After announcing just seven semifinalists for American Idol on Tuesday's two hour show, last night's hour-long part 2 disclosed 17. But one of those names got disqualified at the last minute, ending the preliminaries on an odd note.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/18/2010
Snowboarding is a relatively new Olympic sport, but Shaun White has helped take it to the big time. White's second straight gold medal victory in the half pipe was another milestone as he ended a big day for American superstars in Vancouver.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/18/2010
Now that the Olympics are marching along, more fans are paying attention to the medal count standings. America had led the way throughout, but with three medals yesterday, Germany took over the overall lead for the moment with nine medals.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/17/2010
Usually, revealing the final 24 on American Idol just takes one night. But in this season of change, with competition from the Olympics, Idol is now taking two nights and three hours to do it, with the first 7 announced last night.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/17/2010
Last week's Lost episode was among the most hated in a few years- mainly because it starred Kate and didn't show the smoke monster as Locke. This week fixed that and then some as the monster showed Sawyer some of the biggest Lost clues ever.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/17/2010
The Lost numbers looked like they would never be explained, and maybe they still won't. But their origins may have finally been revealed last night, as they now tie to Jacob, the mystery of why he chose the survivors- and who must now protect the island.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/17/2010
After spending most of Season Six in the Temple, and in the sideways reality, Lost finally got back to what really matters. The smoke monster Locke began his mission to go home, and showed Sawyer the biggest clues of all in the process.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/17/2010
On Friday night, the full version of the "We Are The World" 25th anniversary remake for Haiti premiered. Since then, it has spread through the Internet and gotten massive hits, as well as diverse reactions - even from other musicians.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/16/2010
For once, NBC can brag that they are the top network in town as the Olympic Games have had big ratings so far. Yet that comes despite criticism over their coverage of Nodar Kumaritashvili's death, numerous tape delays, and a big $250M deficit.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/16/2010
The Winter Olympics could use some good competition to overcome a rather awful start. Men's hockey could help with that. Canada will certainly be eager to see their team take the ice, but the U.S. will kick off the schedule at 3 p.m. vs. Switzerland.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/16/2010
No matter what horrific injuries befall Jack Bauer, he always gets up within minutes. But 24 star Kiefer Sutherland is another story, as he is undergoing surgery for a ruptured cyst. 24 production is halted as a result, but it shouldn't be a costly delay.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/16/2010
The video of Nodar Kumaritashvili's death has spread through the Internet- yet the IOC still persists in pulling clips of it from YouTube. The TV networks have showed less restraint, and now the IOC is facing the glare of the social media spotlight.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/15/2010
The body of Nodar Kumaritashvili is undergoing an autopsy, though the medical cause of death is obvious. The lasting question of whether the track was unsafe still persists- especially since he may have shared his own fears with his father last week.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/15/2010
Lead up to the NFL all-star game was riddled with drop outs and backlash. But the NBA all-star game went a bit better, with a record 108,000+ fans watching in Dallas, and wowing at MVP Dwayne Wade and LeBron James leading a 141-139 East victory.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/15/2010
The lasting legacy of the 2010 Daytona 500 may be two pothole delays, several late cautions, and Dale Earnhardt Jr's final charge. Yet there was actually a winner, and it was Jamie McMurray, who came out of nowhere to take the late lead and win.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/15/2010
Out of all those who've been in the NBA slam dunk contest over the years, it is Nate Robinson- not Michael Jordan or other legends- who has the most titles in history. Robinson narrowly won his third dunking contest over rookie DeMar DeRozen.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/14/2010
Now that Dancia Patrick is done for the weekend, NASCAR's regulars retake the spotlight for the main event. The 52'nd annual Daytona 500 is set to go, with Mark Martin, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jimmie Johnson heading for the year's first green flag.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/14/2010
With the brutal death of Nodar Kumaritashvili, searches for his deadly crash video are inevitable. Users on YouTube have had their crash videos removed by the IOC- but NBC, CBS and ABC have had no such trouble airing it on TV, and posting it online.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/14/2010
Apollo Anton Ohno only needed one medal in four events to tie the all-time Winter Olympics record for Americans. He got that right away in the 1500 meter final, earning the silver after a crash near the end. He can break Bonnie Blair's record next week.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/14/2010
The Daytona 500 is rarely overshadowed, but the Nationwide race today may be doing just that, thanks to Danica Patrick. Today, Daytona's first big show of the weekend begins, as Patrick starts 15'th in her first race on the Nationwide circuit.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 2/13/2010
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