Five things we learned from the Euro 2012 warm-up matches - The Guardian
28 May 2012, 2:03 am
In the world of the Hollywood passer, it is a crying shame that Michael Carrick has only ever been an extra for England. A player who has been a key figure in a Manchester United side who have won four Premier League titles and one Champions League since ...

'Every day, my tie matches her dress': Couple shares secret to 65-year marriage - Daily Mail
27 May 2012, 10:50 pm
For Mel and Joey Schwanke, their 65-year marriage is a match made in the closet. The couple from a small city outside Omaha, Nebraska, has 146 custom-made, matching outfits. And they never leave the house unless they are dressed in the same pattern.

matches to Make After UFC 146 - Sherdog.com
27 May 2012, 1:43 am
His torso soaked in the blood of his fallen opponent, Cain Velasquez made his plea for a rematch, not with words but with the resounding thuds of his elbows and punches. Velasquez grounded “Bigfoot” in a blink and unsheathed his ferocious top game.

The Juice: Nelson Cruz matches career high eight RBIs, Pujols stays hot in Seattle - YAHOO!
26 May 2012, 4:07 am
Friday night Cruz: There's something about Friday night that brings out the best in Nelson Cruz. On three different Fridays last season, Cruz drove in at least six runs, topping out with eight against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 22. Guess who caught the ...

Game of matches claims 2 tots in Calif. - CBS News
26 May 2012, 12:25 am
(AP) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Authorities say two toddlers have been killed in a trailer fire in Central California that was accidentally started by two older children playing with matches. Kern County fire officials say two girls, believed to be ...

Jurgen Klinsmann cuts Juan Agudelo, three others ahead of U.S. matches - Sporting News
25 May 2012, 9:45 am
ORLANDO, Fla.—Two MLS players—forward Juan Agudelo (Chivas USA) and midfielder Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)—and German-based defender Alfredo Morales (Hertha Berlin) and midfielder Danny Williams (TSG Hoffenheim) have been released ...

Jesus 'died on Friday, April 3, 33AD' claims study that matches crucifixion to earthquake mentioned in gospel - Daily Mail
25 May 2012, 4:16 am
Jesus died on Friday, April 3, 33AD, according to an investigation which matches his death to an earthquake. The investigation, from the International Geology Review, looked at earthquake activity around the Dead Sea, which is around 13 miles from Jerusalem.

'Psychic' Pig To Predict World Cup matches - Huffington Post
21 May 2012, 2:36 pm
KIEV (Reuters) -- A psychic pig is set to take over where Paul the Octopus left off at the 2010 World Cup by predicting the results of matches at the European championships in Ukraine and Poland. Kiev's city government said on Friday it would ...

matches that Matter: Bay Area Nonprofits Get Volunteer Boost From A Newly Organized Group, Singles Over 40 - YAHOO!
20 May 2012, 2:05 am
matches That Matter is a new social introduction service offering Bay Area nonprofits over 100 hours of volunteer time. They match 12 singles over the age of 40 to work in groups over a three-activity period. By working together in a relaxed environment ...

Which matches have been delayed by crossbars, corner flags and kitmen? - The Guardian
15 May 2012, 5:56 pm
"In a recent game between Singapore Welsh and, ironically, our German counterparts, kick-off was delayed as neither team had a ball," wrote Gar Mogs last week. "Has any game played at a slightly more professional level been delayed due to an ...