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Artemis Racing to miss early America's Cup races

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:19:03 -0400

Artemis Racing will continue with its challenge for the America's Cup, although the Swedish-based syndicate will miss some early rounds of the trials as it continues to recover from the fatal capsize of its first boat last month.

Tuned: Queens of the Stone Age's 'Clockwork' comes just...

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:51:49 -0400

By CHUCK CAMPBELL - The traditional rock genre has been eroding for years, dismantled by the advent of subgenres and the growing demands of music lovers who expect more than what a group of men can produce with guitar, bass, drums and singer. More than anything, rock is straining from the limitations of conventionalism.

Profile: Catching up with British punk veteran Frank...

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:20:02 -0400

By KATIE FOGLIA - While he hasn't gained popularity in the States like Ed Sheeran or Mumford & Sons, Frank Turner is a force to be reckoned with. The British singer-songwriter has toured here as the opener for the likes of Green Day, Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly, and on his own he has played close to 1,400 live shows in 35 countries.

Danger levels high for America's Cup sailors

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:21:21 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - The margin for error is exceedingly small for a sailor sitting three stories above the San Francisco Bay on the side of a high-tech catamaran as it leans toward the water literally flying along the surface like a giant stingray at 40 mph.

JC Chandor gains a Cannes hit with 'All Is Lost'

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:35:27 -0400

CANNES, France - J.C. Chandor may just have saved someone's life during an interview in Cannes.

Safety recommendations released for America's Cup

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:39:08 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - The America's Cup regatta director has released 37 recommendations made by a group of sailing experts intended to increase safety in the race nearly two weeks after a practice run on San Francisco Bay turned deadly.