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Tribune sports rant: Rather than fixate on Beckham’s flaws, remember him for what he did so well

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:42:08 MDT

Tribune sports rant: Rather than fixate on Beckham’s flaws, remember him for what he did so well

Updated May 18, 2013 11:42PM MDT

“He cannot kick with his left foot, he cannot head a ball, he cannot tackle, and he does not score many goals. Apart from that, he’s all right.” George Best said that about David Beckham — when the 38-year-old former L.A. Galaxy midfielder finished second in FIFA’s world player of the year honors more than a decade ago. Who’s George Best? He’s arguably the best British soccer player of all time. “Maradona good; Pelé better; George Best,” is a quote his admirers believe best summarizes his pl...

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Pyle: An honest commencement address

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:34:32 MDT

Pyle: An honest commencement address

By George PYle The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 18, 2013 06:34PM MDT

George Pyle is out of state this weekend — attending a commencement ceremony. The following column was first published last May. Congratulations to the Class of [Year]. Now that you have [fought/earned/coasted] your way out of [college/high school/obedience training] you have earned more than a diploma, a funny hat and surprised parents. You have attained the requisite level of maturity to be given the ultimate secret of life, the universe and everything. Are you ready? Are you sure? OK. Lock...

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Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:13:08 MDT

Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER The Associated Press

Updated May 17, 2013 09:13PM MDT

Washington • Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said Friday, disclosing that Obama administration officials knew there was a probe during the heat of the presidential campaign. J. Russell George, the Treasury inspector general for tax administration, testified alongside ousted IRS head Steven Miller, who did little ...

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NBA playoffs: Pacers silent about changes or George Hill’s status entering Game 6

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:30 MDT

NBA playoffs: Pacers silent about changes or George Hill’s status entering Game 6

By Michael Marot The Associated Press

Updated May 18, 2013 12:02AM MDT

Indianapolis • The Indiana Pacers head into Game 6 against the New York Knicks in unfamiliar territory. Point guard George Hill is out with a concussion, with NBA rules requiring him to pass a concussion test before he can play again. The Pacers have no idea whether that will come in time for Saturday night’s potential closeout game. Officially, the team says Hill is day-to-day. It’s a sensitive topic around Pacers headquarters, where coaches and players remain hopeful Hill will be back on the c...

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NBA playoffs: Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:52:09 MDT

NBA playoffs: Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive

By Brian Mahoney The Associated Press

Updated May 16, 2013 11:52PM MDT

New York • Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks broke out just enough to stay in it. Anthony scored 28 points and the Knicks avoided elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night. Reserves J.R. Smith and Chris Copeland each had 13 points for the Knicks, who trail 3-2 and will need a victory Saturday in Indiana to force a seventh game back here Monday. They are trying to become the ninth NBA team to overcome a 3-1 d...

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CD Review: George Strait's 'Love is Everything'

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:21:07 MDT

CD Review: George Strait's 'Love is Everything'

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 15, 2013 12:21PM MDT

With his 40th (!) studio album, “Love is Everything,” now in stores, George Strait is not one to surprise us, especially as he turned 61 the same week the album came out. There are no songs flavored with EDM, or songs with LL Cool J that will embarrass him and racial relations in the United States. There is an easy-going comfort in Strait that makes him perfect for quiet nights at home, but you will not hear this album playing loudly at tailgate parties at Kenny Chesney or Florida Georgia Line c...

NBA playoffs: Pacers top Knicks 93-82 to take 3-1 series lead

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:10 MDT

NBA playoffs: Pacers top Knicks 93-82 to take 3-1 series lead

By Michael Marot The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 04:59PM MDT

Indianapolis • The Indiana Pacers finally figured it out. When given the chance to take command of a playoff series, they can’t give it back. On Tuesday night, they didn’t. George Hill scored 26 points and Paul George had 18 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Pacers past the New York Knicks, 93-82, and to within one win of their first conference finals appearance since 2004. “We wanted it,” George said. “For us to come out with that edge, still, after being up 2-1 and being on o...

Your town in brief: Meet Jessica Day George

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:43:02 MDT

Your town in brief: Meet Jessica Day George

Updated May 9, 2013 11:43AM MDT

Salt Lake City Tower reading • Local author Jessica Day George will read from Wednesdays in the Tower, the second volume of her middle-grade trilogy that began with Tuesdays at the Castle, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Salt Lake City’s Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Day George also wrote The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Dragon Slippers. For more information, call 801-524-8200. Storytime • Children, ages 4-6, will enjoy a special storytime featuring the Skippyjon Jones books by Judy Schachner May 10 at 4...