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PokerStars' Fantastic Record
PokerStars set a new fantastic world record on September 6, 2009, when more than 300,000 players played at the site at the same time. The record-breaking turnout certainly confirms PokerStars' position as the world's largest poker site. It's also one of the few remaining US pokes sites, that is, online poker sites that welcome American players even after the stricter US legislation from November 2006.

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“Avatar” trailer to be shown on giant Cowboys Stadium screen, also on Fox

Fittingly enough, Fox is using its NFL coverage this Sunday to help jumpstart the media blitz for James Cameron’s new mega-epic “Avatar.” The film’s new trailer will be shown on the Cowboy Stadium’s enormous four-sided diamond vision screen- the world’s largest video display- just before noon this Sunday. The trailer will also be broadcast... [Read more]

Kiwi Olympian funds training by opening brothel

Former Olympian and 2012 Olympic hopeful Logan Campbell can’t afford to fund his own training. Tired of seeking cash from his parents, the 23-year-old New Zealander decided to venture into entrepreneurship. He, in partnership with a 20-year-old accountant, opened a 14-room brothel in his homeland, which decriminalized prostitution in 2003. Campbell’s... [Read more]

Venus Williams out at French Open

Third-seeded Venus Williams, a 2002 finalist at the French Open, was upset on Friday by no. 29 seed Agnes Szavay 6-0, 6-4 at Roland Garros on Friday. Sister Serena Williams is set to meet unseeded Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez in the third round tomorrow, and the pair are still in the doubles field at the grand slam tournament. On the men’s side,... [Read more]

2009 Stanley Cup finals schedule

In a rematch of last year’s finals, the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins are slated to face off for the Stanley Cup. Last week, the NHL said the Cup finals wouldn’t begin until June 5, but the series was moved up six days, after the conference finals lasted only four and five games, respectively. The league hopes to draw in... [Read more]

Brady back in action

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw a football in front of his team and the media at Gillette Stadium yesterday afternoon. It was his first time in front of an audience since tearing his ACL and MCL during the first game of the 2008 season. Brady, wearing a brace on his surgically-repaired knee, threw five passes in a drill for two completions.... [Read more]

Rachel Alexandra wins Preakness Stakes

Rachel Alexandra became the first filly to win the Preakness since 1924, finishing in 1:55.08 over Kentucky Derby darling Mine That Bird. The only filly in the race, Rachel Alexandra went off as the 9-5 favorite with jockey Calvin Borel, who rode Mine That Bird during his Derby win. Aside from bring the first filly winner at the Preakness in 85 years,... [Read more]

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