American Idol Unveils Season 10 Top 24

(Yahoo) LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On Thursday night, "American Idol" unveiled the full list of their Top 24 contestants who will face the live vote, beginning next week.List of 'American Idol' Season 10 TOP 24  Karen Rodriguez Robbie Rosen Karen Rodriguez, a New York native, who won her audition via MySpaceRobbie Rosen, the teenager who bears a resemblance to "Saturday Night Live's" Andy Samberg, and was once confined to a wheelchair TaTynisa...

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Cavaliers Acquire Erden and Harangody from Boston for Future Second Round Pick

(NBA) The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired center Semih Erden and forward Luke Harangody from the Boston Celtics in exchange for a second round pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today. The Cavaliers also waived forward Leon Powe. “Semih and Luke are two young players that we’ve liked dating back to their respective drafts. Each has worked hard, continued to grow and proven themselves on the court this season,” said Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant. “Luke and Semih also understand...

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Rockets sends defensive tactician Shane Battier back to Memphis for center Hasheem Thabeet, forward DeMarre Carroll and a future first-round draft pick

(NBA) Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired center Hasheem Thabeet, forward DeMarre Carroll and a future first-round draft pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for forward/guard Shane Battier and guard Ishmael Smith. “Shane is a winner on and off the court and his many contributions will be hard to replace,” said Morey. “His leadership and game preparation were unmatched in the league. Aaron was my first selection as a general manager and he put in a lot of hard work over the...

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Thunder Acquires Perkins and Robinson

(NBA) The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired center Kendrick Perkins and guard Nate Robinson from the Boston Celtics in exchange for forward Jeff Green, center Nenad Krstic and the Los Angeles Clippers' 2012 first-round pick, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. (Thunder) “It is never easy to make decisions such as these and I thank Jeff and Nenad for their contributions to the Thunder organization and to this community. They define professionalism and I wish them the very best in the future,” Presti said....

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Kings acquire Marquis Daniels from Celtics

(NBA) The Sacramento Kings today acquired forward-guard Marquis Daniels and cash considerations from the Boston Celtics in exchange for a protected second-round pick in the 2017 draft, according to Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.Daniels, in his eighth NBA season out of Auburn, appeared in 49 games for the Celtics this season, averaging 5.5 ppg (.491 FG%, .684 FT%), 2.3 rpg, and 1.3 apg, before suffering a bruised spinal cord on February 6 versus Orlando and has not seen action since then. With Daniels likely out for the...

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Suns Trade Goran Dragic and a Protected Pick for Aaron Brooks

(NBA) The Phoenix Suns have acquired guard Aaron Brooks from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Goran Dragic and a protected 2011 first-round draft pick, the team announced.“We are excited to add Aaron Brooks to our team,” said Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby. “We are confident that he will upgrade our backcourt now and in the future. He should add scoring to our second unit, which is important to our success.”The 6-0, 161-pound Brooks is an established NBA point guard who owns career averages of 12.8 points and 3.6 assists...

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Charlotte sends Gerald Wallace to Trail Blazers for Joel Przybilla, forwards Dante Cunningham and Sean Marks

(NBA) Charlotte Bobcats General Manager Rod Higgins announced today that the team has acquired center Joel Przybilla, forwards Dante Cunningham and Sean Marks, two first-round draft picks and cash considerations from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Gerald Wallace. "This was an incredibly difficult decision, but one that we thought was in the best interest of our franchise for the long term," Higgins said. "We are receiving two first-round draft picks that will help us build for our future, while also opening up opportunities for...

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September - Daughtry

Great Inspirational Song of My Favorite Band  SEPTEMBER by DAUGHTRY from the album Leave This Town CAPO 1 F#m E D E D F#m E F#m D F#m E D How the time passed away E D All the trouble that we gave F#m E F#m D And all those days we spent out by the lake F#m E D Has it all gone to waste E D All the promises we made F#m E F#m D One by one they vanished just...

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In Anthony's world, trade speculation seems to be everywhere

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony put on a gray Denver sweatshirt and a pair of pricey headphones, then sprinted for the bus. A wrong turn kept him from the door and sent him right back into a wall of questions.The key figure in the longest-running trade story of the season is just looking for a little peace at this point. He can't watch TV, can't read the news and can't avoid the same questions he simply can't answer right now."I really don't know what's going to happen, to be honest with you," Anthony said during a cordial chat...

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Bobcats remove Paul Silas' interim tag, give him extension

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Bobcats removed the interim tag from coach Paul Silas on Wednesday, rewarding him with a one-year extension after he helped get Charlotte into playoff contention following a miserable start under Larry Brown."It's a very exciting day for me knowing I'll be here this year and next year and have a chance to really make this team special," Silas said at a news conference. "There's a long way to go, but we're getting...

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Grizzlies' Gay (shoulder) leaves game vs. 76ers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis forward Rudy Gay, the team's second-leading scorer, left Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter with a left shoulder injury.Memphis officials said at halftime that Gay was not expected to return to the game.Gay, who averages 20.0 points and 6.3 rebounds, was injured with 5:29 left before halftime as he drove across the lane. He was fouled by Evan Turner, and was on the court in pain after the foul.Memphis called timeout, and Gay returned to the game only long enough to shoot...

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