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SXSW ’10: Get your dance on, great songs optional
The trends that emerged from the SXSW Music Conference in Austin last week are still bubbling to the top as I make sense of the hundreds of songs that filled the city for four days, but one thing I definitely noticed is that popular music may soon have a lot more emphasis on flexibility.
Sports
Upsets, OTs on first day of Big Dance
So much for that bracket you filled out.
Philly
High-speed crash leaves two dead
Two people are dead and another two are on the run from police after a high-speed crash early Thursday morning initially thought to involve racing but may have simply been horrifically reckless driving, officials said.
My Pets
At AKC, it’s score one for the mutts
Founded in 1884 as a registry for pure-bred dogs, the American Kennel Club didn’t traditionally offer many perks for your beloved lab-poodle-schnauzer mix. But as of April 1, the AKC Canine Partners Program will offer mutts not only membership benefits, but opportunities to compete at dog sporting events.
Sports
Culture bracket is a ‘wonder’
We figured out why you love March so much. It’s not the basketball, it’s the brackets. We’ve come up with the ultimate sports and pop culture bracket. Sure, it’s a bit random, but it’s also a bit awesome. Here’s a breakdown of some key matchups:
Philly
Finding the right match
When Chris Greenleaf competed in the 2004 World Championship of Rowing, he learned a lot about anxiety and pressure.
Between the Lines
Allen: NFL 365
I was a little surprised this week when I saw that media sessions were being set up with Patriots players who are participating in the voluntary offseason workouts down in Gillette Stadium. I guess I shouldn't be, but its just another sign that the National Football League is a 365-days-a-year proposition these days.
Allen: NFL 365
I was a little surprised this week when I saw that media sessions were being set up with Patriots players who are participating in the voluntary offseason workouts down in Gillette Stadium. I guess I shouldn't be, but its just another sign that the National Football League is a 365-days-a-year proposition these days.
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Philly Sports
Brown displaying glimpses of future
It’s easy to see why the Phillies refused to part with minor-league phenom Domonic Brown.
Boston Sports
Buchholz: Season in majors the goal
For three years, the Red Sox have implored Clay Buchholz to slow down. Still, who could blame the right-hander for wishing April 9 was here already?
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No. 12 seeds always early upset threats
The notion that No. 12 seeds consistently beat No. 5 seeds isn’t a mere theory perpetuated by an upset-hungry public. The oddsmakers are aware of the history as well.
Boston Sports
Cooke-ing up a B’s grudge match
When the Bruins and Penguins face off tonight at the Garden, it will be more than a chance for the Bruins to hang on to the final playoff spot in the East.
Boston Sports
Dice-K on road to return?
The groin. The shoulder. The back. The neck.
Philly Sports
Villanova thrust into spotlight
Villanova’s recent losing skid is causing pessimism in area bars. Nationally, they are quickly becoming a trendy Final Four pick. Heck, even the President has them in Indianapolis.
Philly Sports
UConn a possibility again for Temple
The irony was not lost on Temple women’s basketball coach Tonya Cardoza.
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Kansas, ‘mammals’ among tourney betting front-runners
If you were hoping to root for New England schools in the NCAA tournament this year, you’re mostly out of luck.
Headlines
No Dance, but they’re playing
Holiday makes minutes count
Villanova’s new class making huge impact
Start me up: Nice numbers for Kyle
Devils bust out early, beat Bruins
Future coming, but not here yet, for Sox’ Iglesias
Surprise, surprise: ’Nova seeded two
Owls win A-10, get Cornell
Avery adds spark as Rangers top Flyers
Don’t sleep on the Owls in Big Dance
Sports Columns
SPRING ASIDE, PROSPECT NOT REDD-Y
Behold the birds in all their glory
Allen: No Harm, No Foul With Nomar
Birds of feather flocking together
Mets make us appreciate the Knicks
PHILS CREAM OF CITY’S CROP
Think hard on fighting in the NHL
Ellsbury in center of argument
Allen: King James' Faulty History
Sideline princess ups her game
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