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Forest Whitaker has some tough acts to follow
Broad comedy isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Forest Whitaker. But the Oscar-winning actor saw his latest film, “Our Family Wedding,” as a chance to stretch himself. He sat down with Metro to talk about his process as an actor and surviving a pastry fight with co-star Regina King.
Sports
Kansas is No. 1 seed
Kansas earned the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament yesterday, but its road to the Final Four in Indianapolis may be the most challenging.
Philly
One year later, change elusive
Clean government activists are still waiting for stronger rules against what Fumo did. “I guess we hope that [when Fumo was convicted], a dam broke,” said Barry Kauffman, head of Common Cause.
My Pets
Give your dog a nutritious bone
As much as we obsess about the carbs, proteins, calories, whole grains and other buzz words in our food, dogs generally just scarf down dinner in one happy, goofy gulp. Which is why it’s up to you to read what’s in that bag.
Boston Sports
Future coming, but not here yet, for Sox’ Iglesias
Jose Iglesias is the Red Sox’ shortstop of the future. Of that, there is little doubt. The 20-year-old from Cuba made the most of his time at major league camp this spring, exciting team brass with his talent on both sides of the ball.
International
Netanyahu apologetic, yet persistent
JERUSALEM.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced regret yesterday for the announcement of a Jewish settlement plan that has strained ties with Washington and threatens the revival of Middle East peace talks.
Philly Sports
Surprise, surprise: ’Nova seeded two
Villanova’s run to the Final Four last year must have had a carryover effect.
Boston Columns
Allen: No Harm, No Foul With Nomar
On Wednesday morning, Nomar Garciaparra and the Red Sox held a joint press conference where the former superstar shortstop signed a one-day contract so that he could retire as a member of the Boston Red Sox.
Philly Sports
Birds of feather flocking together
Terrell Owens and Donovan McNabb are going to be teammates again! Hurrah! McNabb and Owens will get on the court together in Spike TV’s “Pros vs. Joes.” Production began yesterday and the show returns for its fifth season premiere on July 14.
Sports
Think hard on fighting in the NHL
Maybe I don’t do enough reading ... All right, I definitely don’t do enough reading. But one of the things I’m not reading about is a call to get rid of fighting in hockey.
New York Sports
Mets make us appreciate the Knicks
The Mets switch their story more often than Tiger Woods changes his phone number (and that’s five times last year alone if you listen to Tiger’s buddy Mark Calcavecchia.)
Philly Sports
PHILS CREAM OF CITY’S CROP
After spending a few days in the happy world of the most successful sports franchise in Philadelphia, I can’t shake one impression: The Eagles would be so much more enlightened if they studied the style and substance of the Phillies.
Boston Sports
Ellsbury in center of argument
Anyway you want to crunch the numbers, Red Sox GM Theo Epstein believes the team might be better off without Jacoby Ellsbury.
Boston Columns
Allen: King James' Faulty History
Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James made headlines this week when he announced that he intended to change his uniform number from 23 to 6.
Sports
Sideline princess ups her game
Bad news, sports fans. Enjoy Erin Andrews patrolling the sidelines while you still can. The ESPN reporter is one of 11 pseudo-celebrities participating in next season’s “Dancing with the Stars.” And after that, she’ll sidestep the sports world completely.
Boston Sports
The truths of spring training
While the Red Sox get ready for their first games in balmy Fort Myers, I, like you, am stuck here in dismal, dreary, sodden Boston.
Philly Sports
Westbrook doesn’t stir the passion
I have been angry with myself for a week, with no resolution in sight. Why don’t I feel terrible about the departure of Brian Westbrook? Why can I summon no angst about the loss of a player who thrilled us for eight seasons?
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