Ginobili comes back Nov 25, 2008
Trail Blazers 91, Kings 90 - Brandon Roy scored a season-high 28 points and host Portland rallied during the final six minutes to edge Sacramento. Joel Przybilla added 10 points and 12 rebounds, while Steve Blake had 12 points for the Blazers. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Short-handed Tar Heels Take On Gauchos Nov 22, 2008
Roy Williams' Tar Heels have won both their games thus far, knocking off Penn in the season-opener (86-71), followed by a impressive rout of Kentucky on Tuesday (77-58). UNC has had to face some adversity in the early stages of the season thus far. (ABC 7 News, DC)
UC-Santa Barbara Game Guide Nov 21, 2008
This game will mark the third regular-season game played in California in Roy Williams' tenure; Carolina played just two games in the prior 14 seasons ... Carolina is a team that shot close to 50 percent last season; it's Roy Williams' goal to be at or around that every year ... "You know what they call a guy who finishes last in medical school? Doctor. That's what I tell Tim Taft all the time. He says there's also a reason they call it medical `practice.' You know what they call a guy who... (Tarheelblue.com)
Blazers blow out Bulls to stay perfect at home Nov 21, 2008
Brandon Roy scored 20 points to help Portland improve to 6-2 in its last eight and 7-5 overall ... We wanted to dominate these guys for 48 minutes, said Roy, who played 28 minutes in the blowout ... We ve been waiting to get him here, and he did a great job, Roy said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Elevating her game Nov 21, 2008
Hoskin also recorded a hat trick against Roy. Simply put, the all-state 400-meter runner had the ability to be a game-changer, MC head coach Mike Gurney said of his team s Offensive Player of the Year. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Previewing UCSB Nov 21, 2008
UNC head coach Roy Williams. "The town has been excited for months. It's been a while since we've had a team of this magnitude here. It's the toughest ticket by far the past 11 years." -- Williams on UNC coming to town. (InsideCarolina.com)
Oden helps Blazers rout Bulls Nov 20, 2008
Brandon Roy scored 20 points to help Portland improve to 6-2 in its last eight and 7-5 overall ... Roy, playing just 27 minutes, was one of six Portland players to score in double figures ... Led by Roy and Oden in the second quarter, the Blazers took a 62-32 lead before settling for a 25-point advantage at halftime. (Anchorage Daily News)
GAME REPORT: Trail Blazers 116, Bulls 74 Nov 20, 2008
POR: Brandon Roy shot good ... POR: Brandon Roy shot good ... POR: Brandon Roy shot good. (USA Today -- Sports)
Western Movie: Maverick (1994) Nov 20, 2008
Created by Roy Huggins, Maverick's first incarnation came as a television series in 1957. James Garner had the title role, playing smooth, debonair gambler Bret Maverick. (Suite101.com)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 20, 2008
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES Named Howie Freiling special assignment scout, Hank King, Jim Fregosi Jr., Jerry Lafferty and Roy Tanner to the pro scouting staff, and Jon Mercurio full-time pro scout. PITTSBURGH PIRATES Named Keith Champion special assistant to the senior vice president/general manager. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Lobos Host Grambling State on Thursday Nov 19, 2008
Duckett began his coaching career working as an undergraduate assistant at North Carolina where he was on the staff of Basketball Hall of Famer Dean Smith and also worked with current UNC head coach Roy Williams as the duo coached the school's junior varsity team during the 1979-80 season. LOBOS, ALFORD VS. GRAMBLING STATE AND THE SWAC New Mexico has a 1-0 lead in the series against Grambling State, winning 87-61 on Dec. 19, 1987. (Golobos.com)
Time and the Amateur Astronomer Nov 18, 2008
This longitude is, by definition, that of a line engraved in a brass plate in the floor of the Old Royal Observatory at Greenwich, England ... For the next level of depth about time systems, see Roy Bishop's article in the Observer's Handbook of the. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Uproar Over Federal Drilling Leases Next to Parks Nov 17, 2008
"We find it shocking and disturbing," said Cordell Roy, the chief Park Service administrator in Utah. "They added 51,000 acres of tracts near Arches, Dinosaur and Canyonlands without telling us about it. That's 40 tracts within four miles of these parks.". (ABC News -- Wire)
* NBA: James leads Cavs over out-of-tune Jazz Nov 17, 2008
At Minneapolis, Brandon Roy scored 24 points, including a driving layup and a fast-break dunk that put away the game, lifting Portland over Minnesota. Roy also had five assists for the Trail Blazers, who got their first road victory over a Western Conference opponent this season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shaq gets ejected, but Suns still cruise Nov 17, 2008
TRAIL BLAZERS 88, TIMBERWOLVES 83: Brandon Roy scored 24 points, including a driving layup and a fast-break dunk that put away the game, lifting visiting Portland. Greg Oden added 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in 23 minutes for the Blazers as he works his way back from a sprained foot that kept him out for six games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
College football, basketball, NFL, prep football Nov 17, 2008
SOUTHAlabama 32, Mississippi St. 7Boston College 27, Florida St. 17LSU 40, Troy 31Vanderbilt 31, Kentucky 24 ... Patrick Roy won 551 games in his career ... RUTGERS 17 ArmyIllinois 21/2 NORTHWESTERNCINCINNATI 4 PittsburghWAKE FOREST 2 Boston CollegePURDUE 131/2 IndianaOHIO STATE 20 MichiganVIRGINIA TECH 171/2 DukeMARYLAND 1 Florida StateN. CAROLINA 11 North Carolina StKANSAS STATE 10 Iowa StateVANDERBILT 3 TennesseeArkansas 1 MISSISSIPPI STAkron 21/2 OHIOColordo State 21/2 WYOMINGRICE 8... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NBA Capsules Nov 16, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Brandon Roy scored 24 points, including a driving layup and a fast-break dunk that put away the game, lifting Portland over Minnesota. Roy, who was originally chosen by the Timberwolves but traded for Randy Foye on draft night, also had five assists for the Trail Blazers, who got their first road victory over a Western Conference opponent this season. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Yao and McGrady power Rockets off Hornets Nov 16, 2008
Brandon Roy scored 24 points, including a pair of key baskets down the stretch, as the visiting Trail Blazers tied the Jazz atop the Northwest Division in Blazers 88-83 win over Timberwolves. Timberwolves have lost seven in a row. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rockets bottle up Paul, Hornets Nov 16, 2008
Trail Blazers 88, Timberwolves 83 - Brandon Roy scored 26 points, including a driving layup and a fast-break dunk that sealed visiting Portland's win over Minnesota, the Timberwolves' seventh straight loss. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
LETTERS: The Californian, Nov. 14, 2008 Nov 15, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Benefits of cityhood already apparent. (North County Times)
Lakers 7-0, Paul Pierce delivers Hawks first loss Nov 13, 2008
North Carolina coach Roy Williams said reigning national player. The new commissioner of the Big East Conference wants. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Lobos Running For NCAA Championship Bids On Saturday Nov 13, 2008
52nd in official debut at Roy Griak Invite) ... led UNM (17th) at Roy Griak Invite) Sr. (Scored 9x in 11 career races ... The women's team debuted at No. 18 - their first appearance in the national rankings since 1987 - following their impressive performance at Minnesota's Roy Griak Invitational on Sept. 27. (Golobos.com)
US high court weighs freedom of speech, religion in Utah case Nov 13, 2008
Formed in 1975, the sect believes the Seven Aphorisms as well as the Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai, but that he destroyed the tablet containing the aphorisms because he recognized people were not ready for them ... North Carolina coach Roy Williams said reigning national player. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Ranking them all: The Rivals.com 343 Nov 13, 2008
has to deliver without Jonathan Wallace and Roy Hibbert around. 12. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
NBA ROUNDUP Celtics fend off Hawks Nov 13, 2008
Portland 104, Miami 96: Rudy Fernandez scored 25 points and Brandon Roy added 22 for the visiting Trail Blazers. Notebook: Charlotte scoring leader Jason Richardson will be out about a week following arthroscopic surgery on his knee. (Detroit Free Press)
Father's bow shot kills grizzly attacking his son (4) Nov 13, 2008
Roy wrote on Oct 24, 2008 10:56 PM:" I feel for the hunters for i had a close call my self this year. Good shooting to the father you made the rite one count!! Roy, Seeley Lake MT " ... CML wrote on Sep 29, 2008 1:19 PM:" That bear should have been destroyed, not relocated, at first signs of trouble. Pepper spray, playing dead - give me a break - easy to say when you are not in the footsteps of those being attacked. How stupid is it that in Wy you can not carry a side arm during archery season... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Speakers call for transparency Nov 12, 2008
Roy Brown, R-Billings, who campaigned for such transparency in his recent unsuccessful campaign for governor, said he will introduce a bill next year for a Montana project. Sen. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Why leave UNC for Rocky Top? Nov 12, 2008
The REAL problem at UNC is that Davis can t justify being paid more than Roy Williams at this point. If UNC were to match a UT offer they would also have to raise Williams salary things could get interesting here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
John Bodine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, to Head up CyberSource's Small Business Unit Nov 11, 2008
CyberSource also announced that on November 6, 2008, Roy Banks, president of Authorize ... "I'd also like to thank Roy Banks for his work in the last year in helping integrate Authorize.Net with CyberSource to build a world-class organization. The successful integration of Authorize.Net is highlighted by our financial results, customer traction, strengthened channel relationships, and operating leverage. I wish Roy the very best as he pursues the next steps in his career," added Bill McKiernan. (PR Newswire)
Raptors rally past Bobcats Nov 10, 2008
TRAIL BLAZERS 97, TIMBERWOLVES 93: LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 24 points and nine assists to help Portland improve to 3-0 at home. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
8-Year-Old Arizona Boy Kills Father Nov 9, 2008
The boy, who faces two counts of premeditated murder, did not act on the spur of the moment, Police Chief Roy Melnick said. "I'm not accusing anybody of anything at this point," he said Saturday. (CBS News)
National forecast Nov 7, 2008
2 rpg) and Chad Troyer (12 ... Delaware State was picked to finish third but needs Donald Johnson to make up for the graduation of top scorer Roy Bright ... graduated player of the year Troy Ruths but returns the rest of its starters and welcomes back point guard Sean Wallis, who led the Bears to the Final Four in 2007. (USA Today -- Sports)
Eating, observing, waiting for Peavy deal Nov 7, 2008
He did get a fair # of ROY votes in 2005, largely because of the stolen bases. But he s played in two of the best offensive parks in the majors through his career (Houston and Coors) and other than the steals, he hasn t produced. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
No. 10 Utah rallies to beat No. 11 TCU Nov 7, 2008
Brandon Roy immediately started looking for an opportunity to. Jameer Nelson and the Orlando Magic showed just how. (Yahoo News)
Bonds asks judge to ditch charges Nov 6, 2008
Roy Jones Jr. sees his light heavyweight bout against Joe Calzaghe Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as a chance to prove he's still relevant at age 39, three years after a string of losses had him all but written off. Jones (52-4, 38 KOs) thinks he can still compete with Calzaghe, the undefeated Welshman who shed his super middleweight titles earlier this year to beat Bernard Hopkins in his American debut. (Boston Globe)
Democrats win 7 of 11 contested governorships Nov 6, 2008
Roy Brown as Schweitzer promoted increases in oil and gas production and a freeze in college tuition during his first term. After winning, Schweitzer promised to reach out to those who had voted for Brown. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Dems Pick Up One Governor's Seat Nov 6, 2008
Roy Brown as Schweitzer promoted increases in oil and gas production and a freeze in college tuition during his first term. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (KSBW 8, CA)
Parker drives for 55 Nov 6, 2008
Brandon Roy, who had 18 points for Portland, sliced the Jazz lead to 97-96 on a drive down the lane in the final minute ... Roy quickly drove to the basket again and flipped the ball in the corner to Rudy Fernandez. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Parker scores 55 points, leads Spurs to 1st win Nov 6, 2008
LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy each scored 18 points for Portland. Kings 100, Grizzlies 95. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Okur leads Jazz over Blazers Nov 6, 2008
Brandon Roy had 18 points and six assists for the Trail Blazers, who lost their second straight game ... 9 ticks left, Portland inbounded the ball and Roy drove down the lane and dropped in a finger roll to make it 97-96 ... After a Portland timeout, the Blazers inbounded to Roy, who drove towards the lane but threw a pass to Rudy Fernandez on the wing for a three, which caromed off the iron. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pistons meet Raptors in Toronto; Iverson unlikely to play Nov 6, 2008
Brandon Roy and Rudy Fernandez led Portland with 20 points apiece, while LaMarcus Aldridge chipped in 16 points and six rebounds for the Trail Blazers, who fell to Phoenix for the 10th straight time. The Blazers continue to toil without center Greg Oden, who is sidelined for two to four weeks with a sprained right foot, and forward Martell Webster, who is out after undergoing left foot surgery. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Blazers' two stars need to find their game Nov 6, 2008
It starts at the top, with the two guys nobody would have ever imagined having to worry about: Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge ... There was no better example of Roy and Aldridge coming up short than Wednesday's 103-96 loss at Utah, which falls in the how-in-the-heck-did-that-happen category ... Roy was painfully absent until the fourth quarter, when to his credit, he made two crucial drives and made all four of his free throws. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
A wrong turn on the road Nov 6, 2008
"Just a young, immature team," Blazers guard Brandon Roy said, explaining his team's road woes ... And Roy finished with 18 points and six assists but labored through 6 of 16 shooting and had three turnovers ... 3 rebounds per game, and Roy has committed a team-high nine turnovers. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Broncos hope to add to lengthy home win streak against Aggies Nov 6, 2008
Roy Hurst, one of four players with a team- high six tackles, could have easily won the league's defensive player of the week award with his forced fumble and blocked kick, but instead that recognition went to teammate Paul Igboeli who also had a blocked kick and a fumble recovery. "We are excited for Paul because he has played more snaps than anybody on our football team," said coach Guy during his weekly press conference. (FOX23.com, OK)
GOVERNORS: GOP loses Missouri, but four other incumbents hang on Nov 6, 2008
statehouse, but other incumbents hang on - USATODAY.com. 2008 election coverage. (USA Today)
Two new governors for the Democrats Nov 5, 2008
Roy Brown as Schweitzer promoted increases in oil and gas production and a freeze in college tuition during his first term. Of the 153 measures at stake nationwide, the most momentous was the proposed constitutional amendment in California that would limit marriage to heterosexual couples. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Dems gain a governor; N.C. elects 1st woman guv Nov 5, 2008
Roy Brown as Schweitzer promoted increases in oil and gas production and a freeze in college tuition during his first term. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
The move of a veteran after rookie mistake Nov 5, 2008
And he told Batum to not worry so much about scoring, because the shots take care of themselves when you're playing alongside LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy. Batum's mother is going to stay at her son's place for a couple of weeks. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Facts & Figures Nov 5, 2008
1 2 at UCF at Texas 24 26 Baylor at West Vrgnia 81/2 71/2 Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7 6 Louisville at Minnesota 9 71/2 Michigan at Sthrn Cal 181/2 19 California at San Jose St. 81/2 8 Louisiana Tech New Mexico 3 31/2 at UNLV at Troy 18 18 W. Kentucky at Fla ... Boxing Saturday's Match Light Heavyweights At New York FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE Joe Calzaghe -300 Roy Jones Jr. +250 TRANSACTIONS ... 1 2 at UCF at Texas 24 26 Baylor at West Vrgnia 81/2 71/2 Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7 6 Louisville at... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ags need to learn to play better on road Nov 5, 2008
We know we re a team that can compete with anybody that s on our schedule, cornerback Roy Hurst said after the Hawaii game. Sometimes we prove it, sometimes we don t. We came out and played to our abilities (against the Warriors). (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Dems gain 1 gov seat; NC elects 1st woman gov. Nov 5, 2008
Roy Brown as Schweitzer promoted increases in oil and gas production and a freeze in college tuition during his first term. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Election -- Madison County races and bios Nov 5, 2008
Roy Klingler -- Madison County Sheriff. Roy Klingler is a lifelong resident of Madison County and has been married to Danielle for 21 years. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Runnin' Utes Host Grand Valley State In Exhibition Saturday Nov 4, 2008
637 he posted as a sophomore, second only to Roy Hibbert of Georgetown among centers across the nation. Grand Valley State is a member of NCAA Div. II and belongs to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). (Utahutes.com)
Delgado wins in OT against Pearl River Nov 4, 2008
"To no one's surprise Tyler didn't rest on his previous accomplishments," North Carolina Coach Roy Williams said ... Troy Bertrand had 13 points, Neal Songy 12 and Damien Hillard 10. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Topsy-turvy season Nov 3, 2008
The result looks like a big, ol' red mummified Roy Rogers. There's also that "Guns Up" signal which for the first time might replace "Hook 'em Horns" in the nation's consciousness. (CBS News)
Utah State scores on first drive again Nov 3, 2008
Utah State defensive back Roy Hurst celebrates during the final seconds of their 30-14 victory over Hawaii, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Logan, Utah ... Cornerback Roy Hurst agreed. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
No comments posted. Nov 2, 2008
Brandon Roy and Rudy Fernandez scored 20 apiece for Portland. Jazz 101, Clippers 79. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
USU finishes strong Nov 2, 2008
We knew they were gonna throw the ball and if we stopped them from throwing the ball and scoring, we knew our offense was gonna put up some numbers, USU cornerback Roy Hurst said. Hawaii, which fell to 1-4 on the road this season, suffered just its fourth loss in its last 22 WAC games. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Aggie defense makes clutch plays vs. Hawaii Nov 2, 2008
Coming in as a secondary, personally we felt this game was on this, USU senior cornerback Roy Hurst. Hall, Hurst and company certainly played some motivated football Saturday. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Gubernatorial seats up for grabs in 11 states Oct 31, 2008
In Montana, Democratic incumbent Gov. Brian Schweitzer was running well ahead of opponent Roy Brown in a race dominated by debates over the state's energy production. Schweitzer also had to apologize for jokingly suggesting in a July speech in Philadelphia that he influenced the outcome of Montana's 2006 Senate election in which Democrat Jon Tester defeated Republican incumbent Conrad Burns. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Voters in 11 states to elect governors next week Oct 31, 2008
In Montana, Democratic incumbent Gov. Brian Schweitzer was running well ahead of opponent Roy Brown in a race dominated by debates over the state's energy production levels. Schweitzer also had to apologize for jokingly suggesting in a July speech in Philadelphia that he influenced the outcome of Montana's 2006 Senate election in which Democrat Jon Tester defeated Republican incumbent Conrad Burns. (Concord Monitor)
Exercise-induced Fatigue In Muscular Dystrophies Explained Oct 30, 2008
D., UI professor and head of molecular physiology and biophysics and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, who holds the Roy J. Carver Chair of Physiology and Biophysics. Using animal models, the researchers showed that if an enzyme called neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) is not present at its normal location on the muscle membrane, then blood vessels that supply active muscles do not relax normally and the animals experience post-exercise fatigue. (Science Daily)
Lobos Among Top MWC Championship Contenders Oct 30, 2008
10th at `08 Roy Griak Invite) Fr ... 52nd in official debut at Roy Griak Invite) Jr. (3x All-American Nordic skier at UNM. ... led UNM (17th) at Roy Griak Invite) Jr. (Trans. (Golobos.com)
Massachusetts to vote on abolishing income tax Oct 30, 2008
"You can't cut $12 billion out of state government and still expect to provide good schools health care, all the things that become increasingly important to people during an economic downturn," says Cyndi Roy, spokeswoman for the state's Executive Office for Administration and Finance. No longer 'Taxachusetts. (USA Today)
Great expectations Oct 29, 2008
Teammate Brandon Roy reported that the smile was back ... Oden, Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge anchor the squad, made stronger with the addition of Spanish Olympian Rudy Fernandez and draft pick Jerryd Bayless, along with the return of role players like Travis Outlaw and Channing Frye ... Roy, an All-Star, averaged 19. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
