Miami Heat forward Lebron James failed to win an NBA championship ring again Thursday night when the Heat advanced past the Indiana Pacers in the 2nd Round of the playoffs, leaving James two series victories short of a title. James bristled at media questions following the game about his inability to win it all, saying “the playoffs aren’t over” – yet the fact remains that defeating the Pacers left the supposed best player in basketball still without an NBA championship. The MVP has advanced out of the 2nd Round in past postseasons only to lose later on, suggesting 2012 is shaping up exactly like his past failures. “I’m not sure you all are understanding how the playoffs work,” said James, pathetically defending himself. “Advancing out ... Continue reading →
NEW YORK (AP) The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale. The Daily News reported Thursday that there were rumors in Major League Baseball and New York banking circles that the Steinbrenner family ''is exploring the possibility of selling the Yankees.'' Not so, says Yankees managing partner Hal Steinbrenner. ''It is pure fiction,'' he said. ''The Yankees are not for sale. I expect that the Yankees will be in my family for many years to come.'' Hal's father, George Steinbrenner, headed a group that bought the Yankees from CBS Inc. in 1973 for about $8.7 million net. The elder Steinbrenner died two years ago. Yankees president Randy Levine also says the team is not for sale and that, ''we have not told anyone or ... Continue reading →
You've been dreaming about that sugar-sand, palm-lined beach all winter. Alas, so has everyone else. Once Memorial Day arrives, throngs of travelers armed with suitcases and sunscreen flock to the most desirable summer destinations, from balmy islands to big cities. Accordingly, travel providers raise rates in those places. You can sidestep steep summer pricing, though, if you know where to go. Here are five popular summer vacation spots where travel deals and discounts endure in spite of seasonal price hikes.Catalina Island Because Catalina Island is closely flanked by many other popular beach destinations (like Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Dana Point), competition for vacationing beachgoers is high. As a result, alluring summertime deals can be found for the Southern California destination.If you're already stationed near ... Continue reading →
