Hockey News – - Fredonia Hockey Pink to Fight Cancer (Northwest Indiana Times)

Fredonia Hockey Pink to Fight Cancer (Northwest Indiana Times)
By JOHN WAWROW | Thursday, February 07, 2008 | No comments posted. BUFFALO, N.Y. – Pink is in for the Fredonia State men's _ that's right, men's _ hockey team.

Hockey News – - Wild honor Modano for U.S. hockey contributions (Sports Illustrated)

Wild honor Modano for U.S. hockey contributions (Sports Illustrated)
Many Minnesota hockey fans still feel jilted by the Dallas Stars, but on Thursday they cheered for a Star they still consider one of their own.

Baseball News – - Baseball star Clemens goes one-on-one with US congressmen (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Baseball star Clemens goes one-on-one with US congressmen (AFP via Yahoo! News)
American baseball star Roger Clemens scheduled several face-to-face meetings with US congressmen in preparation for next week's House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing.

Baseball News – - Hillary Cast As 'Kissing Bandit' On Baseball Card (WCBS-TV New York)

Hillary Cast As 'Kissing Bandit' On Baseball Card (WCBS-TV New York)
Fred Thompson flopped in his bid to become president, but he's wearing the crown in a new set of baseball cards: He's Babe Ruth, the original home run king. And Mitt Romney isn't waving goodbye to the presidential race, he's waving the ball fair as Carlton Fisk in the 1975 World Series in Upper Deck's Presidential Predictors set. Don't go digging through the store shelves for a Hillary Clinton …

Fooball News – - UW football: Partridge happy to join Badgers family (Wisconsin State Journal)

UW football: Partridge happy to join Badgers family (Wisconsin State Journal)
When University of Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema tried to hire Charlie Partridge two years ago, the timing was not right. Partridge was in his third year as the defensive line coach at Pittsburgh and Bielema wanted him for the same job with the Badgers. When Partridge worked for coach Dan McCarney at Iowa State from 1998-2001, Bielema was the linebackers coach at Iowa and both of them …

Fooball News – - In Pictures: Football in Falluja (BBC News)

In Pictures: Football in Falluja (BBC News)
The inaugural match of a new children's football league is played in Falluja, western Iraq.

Fooball News – - Pan Am should be ready for football season (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Pan Am should be ready for football season (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Pan American Stadium should be ready for the 2008 football season and a facelift to Tad Gormley Stadium is expected to be completed for the beginning of track season, said Tony Biagas, the director of City Park athletic services.

Cricket News – - Big calls needed in cricket clashes (Wairarapa Times-Age)

Big calls needed in cricket clashes (Wairarapa Times-Age)
Some inspired captaincy should be required to provide an outright win in either of the two Bidwell Cup senior men's inter-club cricket matches which draw to a close in Wairarapa tomorrow.

Cricket News – - SA cricket in turmoil after race row (TVNZ)

SA cricket in turmoil after race row (TVNZ)
South African cricket is in turmoil with the national coach and president involved in a heated row over the number of black players to tour Bangladesh.

Cricket News – - Cricket: Time to test mettle of the young ones (The New Zealand Herald)

Cricket: Time to test mettle of the young ones (The New Zealand Herald)
The comings and goings in New Zealand cricket in the past few months offer the chance for a spot of crystal ball-gazing: what might our next World Cup squad look like?

Cricket News – - England cricket team beat New Zealand by 50 runs (AFP via Yahoo! News)

England cricket team beat New Zealand by 50 runs (AFP via Yahoo! News)
England beat New Zealand by 50 runs in their Twenty20 cricket match here Thursday to wrap up the series 2-0.

Breaking News – - Lincoln Days expected to be record breaking, GOP officials say (The Springfield News-Leader)

Lincoln Days expected to be record breaking, GOP officials say (The Springfield News-Leader)
Record-breaking attendance is expected at the 109th Annual Lincoln Days celebration in Springfield beginning Friday, according to state Republican officials. Some 700 to 800 Republicans from across Missouri are expected to gather at the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Friday through Sunday to hear from all three announced candidates for governor, as well as Gov. and Springfieldian …

Breaking News – - Blog: Breaking down MTSU s defensive signees (Daily News Journal)

Blog: Breaking down MTSU s defensive signees (Daily News Journal)
National Signing Day offers some subjective evaluations. Little is known about collegiate signees until they suit up for fall practice. Nevertheless, here s a stab at breaking down MTSU s defensive signees, based on their skill set, size and positional opportunities with MTSU.

Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2008 (MedicineNet.com)

Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2008 (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2008 Category: Health News Created: 2/7/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 2/7/2008

Examine the Chinese Markets for Weight Loss Diet Products (Business Wire via Yahoo!7 Finance)
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Health food industry is available in its catalogue.

HEART SMART: It's easy to add fiber to your diet (Detroit Free Press)

HEART SMART: It's easy to add fiber to your diet (Detroit Free Press)
By now you've heard about the health benefits of fiber. A high-fiber diet may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer. A fiber-rich eating plan can help diabetics better control blood sugar levels, and those trying to lose weight often find it easier when they add more fiber to their diet.

Diet 'not as important as genes' in obesity (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A new British study of twins reveals diet and lifestyle play a far smaller role than genetic factors in determining whether a child becomes overweight.