Archive for January, 2010

Brown would like daughter back on ‘American Idol’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.-elect Scott Brown says he’d like daughter Ayla to have another crack at “American Idol,” where judge Simon Cowell once described her performance as robotic and empty. The fledgling recording artist, a 21-year-old student at Boston College, made it to the show’s final 16 singers in 2006.



Beyonce poised to add to Grammy total

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Besides being one of the most popular singers on the planet, Beyonce has gotten plenty of accolades over her career. Now a veteran, she’s won a caseload of Grammys for her solo work and also with Destiny’s Child. What she hasn’t won, however, is the prestigious album of the year trophy, despite being nominated once before



Jenkins leads Hofstra over Delaware 77-67

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Charles Jenkins scored 27 points, 21 in the second half, as Hofstra finished strong to beat Delaware 77-67 on Saturday after…



Stony Brook defeats Boston University 71-55

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Muhammad El-Amin scored 19 points and Stony Brook defeated Boston University 71-55 on Saturday night. Chris Martin added 16 points,…



St. Francis beats Long Island 74-73 in OT

LORETTO, Pa. (AP) — Sorena Orandi made two free throws with 4 seconds left, helping St. Francis (Pa.) secure a 74-73 overtime win against Long…



Miller’s 25 points lead Wizards over Knicks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Miller scored a season-high 25 points — including seven 3-pointers — and Antawn Jamison had 21 points and a career-high 23…