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A Roman City Nestled in French Countryside
Nestled on the northern coast of France, is a small village known as Bayeux. The town was first built under Roman control in the first century B.C. In 880 Vikings conquered Bayeux. The city developed into a stronghold for the Norman forces. It is from here that William the Conqueror of Normandy began his famous conquest of England in 1066. The town took part in several wars years later, including the 100 Years’ War and the Wars of Religion. Then in 1944, Bayeux was the first town liberated by the Allied forces on the second day of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Luckily, the fighting did not destroy the town, and the history of this ancient town stayed preserved.
Jeremy Lin To Pistons, Brandon Jennings To Lakers – Why It's Best Deal For Both Teams, Players
The Detroit Pistons seem to be a great trade destination for Jeremy Lin, and so do the Los Angeles Lakers for Brandon Jennings.
Edinburgh, Scotland: A Bookworm’s Haven
For the people who experience both wanderlust and bibliophilism, there are several cities and countless sights to visit that will quench both passions simultaneously. Although, the best city to visit in the world for book lovers happens to be Edinburg, Scotland, the first ever UNESCO city of Literature.
NBA Trade Rumors: Josh Smith To Sac Kings Will Finally Take Place Before Deadline
The Pistons are off to rough start despite high expectation of becoming a playoff contender this season primarily because of the hiring of Stan Van Gundy as head coach and top front-office executive.
Motivated Jeremy Lin Puts Up Double-Double Performance in Lakers’ Victory Against Hawks
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin responded well after his worst performance in purple and gold uniform. The Asian-American star recorded his first double-double (15 points and 10 dimes) to help the Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-109 for their second win of the season on Tuesday at Philips Arena.
Boxing News Update: Floyd Mayweather Jr. To Earn $150M Guaranteed Paycheck in Fight vs. Manny Pacquiao
The potential battle between pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. and eight-division world champ Manny Pacquiao are expected to generate a whopping $1 billion, making it harder for Money May to further snub his long-due clash with Filipino ring icon.
Liquid-Fire-Falls Gushes Through Hawaii Town
Lava flow that resulted from a Kilaeau Volcano eruption has been traveling through the Big Island of Hawaii, destroying everything in its path. The Kilaeau Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and has caused similar types of damage in the past in surrounding areas.
The Quaint European City of Canals: Bruges
About an hour train ride outside of Brussels, Belgium, is a little town known as Bruges. The city was built around a system of canals that linked the city to the sea. In this manner Bruges flourished as a trade center. Houses of Flemish architecture line up along the edge of the canals. Arched bridges connect one side to the other. In some spots trees and vines drape down to touch the water creating a very whimsical, old world feeling. Today Bruges is the largest city and the capital of a western province in Flanders, which is the northern area of Belgium. The city has become a cultural center for Belgium and the Dutch-influenced culture.
Jeremy Lin In Danger of Losing Starting Job After Byron Scott Hints Lineup Changes for Lakers
Jeremy Lin must now bring his A-game every single game to keep his starting job for the Los Angeles Lakers after head coach Bryon Scott suggested changes might take place soon to stop the bleeding.
NBA Rumors: Roy Hibbert To OKC Thunder Trade Should Happen Now
Indiana Pacers big man Roy Hibbert could be dealt to another team despite showing signs of resurgence early this season. And apparently, the Oklahoma City Thunder seems to be an ideal landing spot for the All-Star center.
NBA Rumors: Kenneth Faried on Trading Block; Raptors, Knicks, Suns Possible Suitors
The Denver Nuggets have made every player on its roster available for trade, triggering speculation that the franchise is preparing for a blockbuster deal before February trade deadline.
Jeremy Lin on Kobe Bryant: He Doesn’t Trust Us
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin couldn't hide his frustrations after another setback at the hands of the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Indeed, Lin summed up the Lakers' miserable start in just few
7 Medieval Wonders of the World: Will You Be Surprised With What You Find?
These are seven of the most interesting things built during medieval times that have history, culture, and a little bit of mystery surrounding them.
The Call of the Wild: The Pacific Crest Trail
One of the most beautiful and rewarding hikes in the world is the Pacific Crest Trail running along the border of the United States from Mexico to Canada. This trail has been trending recently due to the novel, Wild, by Cheryl Strayed that will soon be released as a motion picture. For someone interested in taking on the PCT, this novel reveals the challenges and rewards of partaking in this adventure.
The Forgotten City of Russia: Suzdal
Trapped in the nineteenth century, Suzdal, is a small town on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia. In the late 1800s the railroad became an important factor in modernization and a definition of moving into the twentieth century. Cities that did not have the grace of having the train pass through essentially became forgotten. Those that did, saw the city grow and prosper as it was opened up to trade and travel. This small town of Suzdal, unfortunately did not convince the government in 1864 to have the would-be Trans-Siberian Railway pass through. And so this town never modernized and was left behind in the nineteenth century.
Lakers Kobe Bryant Says No To Teamwork Until He Surpasses Michael Jordan in All-Time Scoring List
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is determined to pass Michael Jordan for no.3 in the NBA all-time scoring leaders, no matter what the outcome of the game, according to NBA insider Dave McMenamin.
Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka Friendship Ruined By Mirka Federer Ahead of Davis Cup Finals
The relationship between Swiss tennis legends Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka might no longer be the same again following reports of a heated backstage confrontation in the wake of their semifinal clash at the ATP Tour Finals at O2 Arena in London.
NBA Rumors: Cavs Could Trade Dion Waiters For Corey Brewer of Timberwolves
The Cleveland Cavaliers have expressed their interest in trading for veteran small forward Corey Brewer, leaving the possibility third-year shooting guard Dion Waiters could be dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sources close to situation reported on Sunday.
Byron Scott’s Benching of Jeremy Lin Suggests End of Linsanity Expectation
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott decided to bench point guard Jeremy Lin for a majority of Saturday’s 136-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday at Staples Center. The question now is will this be the end of starting gig for Linsanity?
Bill Simmons: Lakers Will Finish Season at 6-76, Kevin Love Won’t Join Purple and Gold
ESPN Analyst and Boston Celtics hardcore fan Bill Simmons thinks the Los Angeles Lakers have a chance to finish the season with a 6-76 record, adding it would be stupid for superstar forward Kevin Love to bolt out from the Cleveland Cavaliers and join the purple-and-gold the next season.
NBA Rumors: Andrew Bynum To Timberwolves, Kevin Garnett to Lakers Nearly Happened in 2007 – Kevin McHale
The Los Angeles Lakers could have featured an All-Star tandem of Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett should the Minnesota Timberwolves accepted Andrew Bynum as the centerpiece of the blockbuster trade in 2007, former Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Kevin McHale revealed in an interview with Boston Herald on Sunday.
Lakers Rumors: Coach Byron Scott Already Quits On Team’s Defensive Identity
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott has apparently waived the white flag already on making his team a defensive unit, believing there's nothing much he can do to fix the problem.
Lakers, Jeremy Lin Will Benefit From Tyrus Thomas Experiment
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly invited power forward Tyrus Thomas for a workout in an attempt to bolster their lineup after a lackluster 1-8 start in the season.
Lakers Will Be Championship Contender Next Season, And Here’s Why?
Another game, another embarrassing loss at the hands of a Western Conference elite. The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost eight of their first nine games of the season, making it the worst start in franchise history.
NBA Rumors: Knicks Discuss Trading JR Smith; Hornets, Pacers Potential Landing Spots
The New York Knicks are beginning to discuss steps on how to get rid of shooting guard J.R Smith, according to ESPN New York reporter Ian Begley.
Kobe Bryant Being Blamed For Jeremy Lin’s Struggle; Lakers PG Needs More Playing Time
In spite an up and down start this season, Jeremy Lin can still become a high-impact player for the Los Angeles Lakers once he begins to learn how to play alongside superstar Kobe Bryant, according to a panel of Lakers beat writers.
Tiger Woods’ GF Lindsey Vonn Sizzles in Classic Photo for ESPN Magazine
Tiger Woods' girlfriend Lindsey Vonn proved once again that she's one of the hottest women in the sporting world, as her classic pictorial for ESPN the Magazine suddenly went viral on several social-networking sites.
NBA Rumors Blog: Lakers Could Trade Jeremy Lin To Get Michael Carter-Williams From Sixers
Jeremy Lin hasn't been the point guard the Los Angeles Lakers expected him to be this season. Although it's still too early in the campaign to tell, his struggle to run the offense along with his on-and-off shooting could make a potential trade bait for Mitch Kupchack when the trade chatter heats up after All-Star break.
Tiger Woods Rumors: Ex-Lover Becomes Broke After Spending Money For Rehab
Tiger Wood's ex-mistress Jamie Jungers confessed that she hit rock bottom following the end of her extra-marital relationship with the world's highest-paid golfer, the former Lingerie model confessed in an exclusive interview on the National Enquirer this week.
Painting the Night Sky: Aurora Borealis
The Northern Lights is an awe-striking phenomenon that everyone should have an opportunity to witness during their lifetime. This natural wonder circles the globe centered off of the North Magnetic Pole, so usually one has to travel north to see it. The best countries to catch Aurora are Alaska, the northern halves of Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the southern half of Greenland and Iceland, and the Western half of Russia.
