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Sidelined: Jeremy Lin and How Race Keeps Players Out of the Game

When Jeremy Lin put up 28 points and eight assists in his first career start for the New York Knicks on Monday, he knocked the world of NBA basketball off its Jordans. Lin's performance wasn't remarkable just because of its excellence—not in 30 years had any first-timer gotten as many points and assists—but also because it came from someone so remarkably unassuming. In the months and years prior ...

Xcel Energy 2011 Year End Earnings Report

Xcel Energy Inc. today reported 2011 GAAP earnings of $841 million, or $1.72 per share compared with 2010 GAAP earnings of $756 million, or $1.62 per share.

Let's Go: Variety for Valentine’s Day

If the growing abundance of red hearts and glitter is any indication, Valentine’s Day is almost here. Traditionalists know that you can’t go wrong with a box of chocolates, a bouquet of pretty flowers, fragrant candles and a bottle of wine to celebrate your love, but why not consider tailoring this Valentine’s Day to the passions you share as a couple?

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Cowboys go West for 2012 recruiting class

Laramie, WY - The University of Wyoming's latest football recruiting class has a definite West Coast feel to it. Head football coach Dave Christensen announced his fourth recruiting class at a Wednesday afternoon media conference.