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Eavesdropping In: FBI Finds 15-Year Fugitive Mobster James "Whitey" Bulger In SaMo; Obama Outlines Afghanistan Withdrawal; Female Grunts At Wimbledon; Ryan Dunn's BAC Way Over Limit, At 130 MPH During Fatal Crash; Lindsay Flunks Alcohol Test
- Former Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger on the run since 1994 as one the FBI's most wanted for over 15 years arrested, found living a normal, open life with girlfriend on 3rd Street in Santa Monica. [LATimes]
- President Obama announces Afghanistan troop withdrawal plans, 5,000 to return this summer, another 5,000 by the end of 2011, another 20,000 to return by September 2012, leaving 70,000 troops in the region. [KABC]
- Head of Wimbledon Ian Ritchie says fans are put off by female tennis pros loud grunting (ahem, Venus and Maria) and it's spoiling the game. [HuffPo]
- Toxicology reports and an autopsy reveal Ryan Dunn's blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit at .196 while driving at 130 MPH when he crashed his Porsche killing himself and passenger Zachary Hartwell. [PE]
- Lindsay Lohan tests positive for alcohol while on house arrest, L.A. County Probation Department wants her jailed, due in court today to appear in before Judge Stephanie Sautner. [TMZ]
The U.S. Open was always rowdy and never Wimbledon. Instead of the hushed, manicured grounds of the All England Club, NYC tennis fans got an asphalt complex adjacent to Flushing train yards, with planes practically landing on the court as they neared LaGuardia. But this year, "fans" are driving us to distraction. More»
via guestofaguest.com You can't call yourself a true Hamptonite without knowing a thing or two about tennis. And whether your skills could give Federer a run for his money or you play for the sole reason of working out while wearing a skirt, we've got you covered. MORE>>
Sports play a big role in the New York social landscape. If you're going to sip Veuve at a Polo Match or watch the US Open, it helps to know the rules of the game. So, for your edification, (and ours!) we bring you our Quintessential Guide to Preppy Sports. Today's edition: Tennis! More»
Eavesdropping In: Bob Weinstein, Soda Smuggler; Sarah Palin's Illegal Trust Fund; Alexis Neiers Surrenders For Jail Time; John Isner Defeated In Second Round; Babies On Sale At Wal-Mart For $25; Tori Spelling Thinks Farrah Fawcett's Spirit Contacted Her...
- Who sneaks Diet Coke into a spa? Bob Weinstein, that's who [NYPost]
- Sarah Palin's legal defense fund gets busted for being illegal [HuffPost]
- Alexis Neiers turns herself in for her 180-day jail stint [TMZ]
- 11+ hour Wimbledon match winner, John Isner, loses in second round [LATimes]
- Salinas couple tries to sell their baby for $25 outside Wal-Mart [KTLA]
- Tori Spelling claims Farrah Fawcett contacted her from the afterlife [Popeater]
So that John Isner-Nicolas Mahut match won't still be going on once the U.S. Open hits town around Labor Day. The American gigantor just won the fifth set 70-68! And that marathon match reminds me of another nail-biter: the wait for the next hometown tennis hero. More»
A match between compatriot John Isner and Frenchmen Nicholas Mahut is set to resume today, the third day and 10th hour of the match! The score (Isner first) is 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 59-59. That's not a typing error people - 59-59...and it's not even over yet! More»
Eavesdropping In: Mariah Carey Sued By Vet For Outstanding Payment; Petraeus Replaces McChrystal; The Never-Ending Tennis Match; Al Gore Accused Of Sexual Abuse By Masseuse; Is Phil Jackson Retiring??
- Mariah Carey owes her vet $30k for "extraordinary services" [TMZ]
- Petraeus tapped to replace McChrystal as commander of Afghan War [LATimes]
- Wimbledon hosts the longest match in tennis history. Ever. [KABC]
- Al Gore's sexual abuse accuser calls him a "crazed sex poodle" [NYPost]
- Phil Jackson keeps teasing us with these retirement comments [DailyNews]
Put World Cup watching aside for a couple of days because Wimbledon 2010 begins today. And although Wimbledon's grass tennis courts are more than 3000 miles away that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the championship to the fullest. More»
[The unstoppable Wimbledon champions, Roger Federer and Serena Williams, show off their trophies at the Wimbledon Winners party. All photos by Getty]
Coming off of legendary wins, Wimbledon champions Roger Federer and Serena Williams, celebrated their victories at London's Hotel Intercontinental last night. Joined by tennis greats Virgina Wade, Rod Laver, Annabel Croft, and others, both winners basked in the the night's festivities, which lauded their abilities as players and impact on the sport. More»
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Who knew that the farming world had a trend? Well, Mallory Sustick, a Brooklyn bartender, works like a dog to maintain, promote and advance the online farmer's market startup Plovgh that began after noticing a need for more local farm market distribution.
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