Geithner Urges China to Support Tougher Iran Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is making Washington's case for stricter sanctions on Iran during a visit this week to China, the largest consumer of Iranian oil.

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His trip is the latest step in accelerating U.S. efforts to stem Iran's flow of oil revenue and force it to abandon a suspected nuclear weapons program ? all while avoiding a spike in crude prices that could threaten the global economy.

For China, the challenge is to balance its commitments to Iran with its desire to be viewed as a cooperative partner by the United States.

"I think the key here is to try to isolate China. If the U.S. can effectively get Japan ? but more importantly Russia ? on side, then China will feel a lot of pressure to join onto any U.S.-led multilateral sanctions," said John Lee at the Centre for International Security Studies at the University of Sydney.

"If it's just a bilateral sanction between Geithner and his counterparts, then I think Washington will achieve very little this week," he told Reuters Insider TV.

U.S. President Barack Obama recently authorized a law imposing sanctions on financial institutions that deal with Iran's central bank, its main clearinghouse for oil exports.

China has backed U.N. Security Council resolutions calling on Iran to halt uranium enrichment activities, while working to ensure its energy ties are not threatened. As a permanent member of the council, China wields a veto.

It has criticized the United States and European Union for imposing separate sanctions on Iran and said they should take no steps reaching beyond the U.N. resolutions.

Geithner was greeted by vice premier Wang Qishan, who oversees the Chinese economy, during a meeting on Tuesday at China's Diaoyutai state guesthouse. He is to have back-to-back meetings on Wednesday with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and future Chinese leaders Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang.

Wang noted "a positive working relationship" between the United States and China, adding: "We are also having important cooperation in the multilateral and global arena in the areas of economy, finance, trade policies and also G-20 related affairs."

Geithner responded: "As you said, China and the United States share so many important interests and among those are increasing our cooperation on global economic issues."

Geithner will also help hammer out the agenda for Xi's trip to the United States and for a bilateral summit later this spring. He will then go to Japan.

Wen will visit three key Middle Eastern oil and gas suppliers ? Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar ? from the weekend amid signs Beijing wants to expand its options in the face of U.S. sanctions aimed at Iran.

Talks during Wen's six-day trip are sure to cover energy cooperation, at least in general terms, said Lin Boqiang, director of the China Center for Energy Economics Research at Xiamen University in east China.

China cut oil imports from Iran in January and February in a dispute over contract terms and has been looking for alternative supplies. Iran is China's third-largest crude supplier.

"Strategically, it is very much in China's interest to have a strong Iran to block U.S. dominance of the Middle East and Southwest and Central Asia. It's not just about crude supply," said Willem van Kemenade, a Beijing-based scholar on Chinese foreign policy.

"Preventing Iran from getting into a crisis or regime collapse is very much in China's interest."

The United States is unlikely to wish to cut off Iranian crude flows altogether, which would push up oil prices as China and other customers are forced to seek replacement barrels.

The price of Brent crude oil has already surged about $10 per barrel since the middle of December, the commercial deadline for Tehran and Beijing to agree on January's shipments.

The European Union, meanwhile, has agreed in principle to a ban on Iranian oil, and the United States is trying to get allies Japan and South Korea to agree to cut purchases.

That could leave China with room to continue sourcing oil from Iran at a discount, allowing it to say it has cooperated with U.S. efforts to reduce revenue to Iran while also getting cheaper oil for itself.

"I think China's going to be receptive ... China doesn't want to be the outlier," said Frank Lavin, chief executive of Export Now and a former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade.

"They are going to go step-by-step, but they don't want to be the last person in the boat, so to speak," he said.

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Sprint Galaxy Nexus is officially official

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Following on from its recent 4G LTE announcement, a new Sprint landing page now reveals one of the first devices to run on its shiny new network -- the Samsung Galaxy Nexus! Sprint's not offering up full specs or pricing just yet, but the site says it'll feature 16GB of storage, as opposed to Verizon's 32GB, as well as the Google Wallet functionality that's been conspicuously absent from other Galaxy Nexuses thus far. There was also no confirmation of the bump up to a 1.5 GHz CPU that was suggested by a leaked online ad late last week.

Besides that, it's presumably the same Galaxy Nexus we know and love, on Sprint!

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Unique protein organization in arteries associated with cardiovascular disease

ScienceDaily (Jan. 9, 2012) ? Human arteries -- some smaller than a strand of hair -- stiffen as a person ages. This stiffening is a factor in cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, because it contributes to the circulatory complications in disorders such as high blood pressure and diabetes. University of Missouri researchers have now used advanced 3-D microscopic imaging technology to identify and monitor the proteins involved in this stiffening process. These findings could eventually help researchers and physicians understand and treat complications associated with cardiovascular disease.

"A majority of the scientific knowledge of how blood vessels are put together is based on older methodologies that only measured the amount of protein in the artery wall and not how the proteins were architecturally arranged to support artery functions," said Gerald Meininger, director of the MU Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center and Margaret Proctor Mulligan Professor of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology. "We used state-of-the-art imaging technology and computer-based models to visualize the minute structural elements within an intact blood vessel and found that one of the proteins, elastin, plays a key role in supporting the ability of the arterial wall to properly function."

As people age, the level of elastin diminishes and other proteins, such as collagen, contribute to altering the arterial stiffness. The researchers believe that learning how to alter elastin levels may alleviate some of the detrimental results associated with vascular aging, such as high blood pressure.

"When people think of blood vessels, they tend to think of rigid pipes, but blood vessels are very dynamic because they continually expand and contract to adjust blood flow and blood pressure to meet the body's needs," said Michael Hill, also of the Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center and Professor of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology. "Elastin production peaks at a very young age and declines throughout life. Molecular biologists are trying to determine how to turn elastin production back on in the correct places, but it has proven very difficult so far."

The MU researchers believe the knowledge also may be used in future efforts to develop artificial vascular structures to improve tissue replacement. Blood vessels sometimes fail during the tissue replacement process, and understanding how vessels are built and change could lead to a better success rate.

The study, "Spatial Distribution and Mechanical Function of Elastin in Resistance Arteries," was published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

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Daniels defends right-to-work in 'State' speech (AP)

INDIANAPOLIS ? Gov. Mitch Daniels defended divisive right-to-work legislation that he only recently put his name behind, while asking House Democrats to end their boycott of the measure.

Daniels spent a large amount of his final "State of the State" speech Tuesday night touting the national reputation Indiana has developed over his seven years in office, as well as a modest 2012 legislative agenda ranging from more money victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse to a statewide smoking ban.

But he dedicated roughly four minutes of his half-hour speech to explaining his evolution in support of right-to-work this year. Daniels made no mention of the issue in his annual speech last year, and urged lawmakers to hold off lest it derail other legislation like an overhaul of the state's education system.

Indiana could become the first state in more than a decade to approve a ban on private contracts that require workers to pay union fees for representation. Indiana House and Senate Republican leaders have made it their top legislative priority this year, and Daniels has campaigned vigorously for it since announcing last month that he would support it the measure.

Republican lawmakers and guests who filled the House chamber applauded heartily throughout the speech, but House and Senate Democrats largely held their applause.

More than a dozen House Democrats skipped Daniels' speech in a rare move. Democratic House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer said afterward he left it to each lawmaker in his 40-member caucus to decide whether they would attend the speech.

Hundreds of union protesters packed the halls outside the House chamber, booing as Daniels walked in for his speech and chanting "Shame on you!" as he left. The protesters' boos and chants could be heard through the glass panes of the House chamber as he spoke about right-to-work.

Although lawmakers are only five days into the 10-week legislative session, the right-to-work battle in the House has stalled most work. House Democrats ended a three-day boycott over the measure Monday only to stall business again Tuesday following a party-line vote in favor of the labor bill earlier in the day.

In his final annual address to the Legislature, Daniels argued that other states win out in competition for new business because of their right-to-work laws.

"Too often we never get a chance, because a right-to-work law is a requirement. Especially in this poor national economy, a state needs every edge it can get," he said.

But he also took care not to downplay Indiana in a speech that was otherwise laden with plaudits about his work over the last seven years in office. Daniels is term-limited against running for re-election in November.

Toward the end of his right-to-work pitch, Daniels relayed an allegory about two politicians written in 1861. One Democrat and one Republican go to Kentucky to settle a political dispute in a knife fight. At the close of the story, Daniels takes two subtle shots at House Democrats ? telling them they should stay in the state as well as in the House chamber.

Indiana House Democrats left the state for five weeks last year to block the right-to-work measure. This year, though they have stalled the still-young 2012 session, they have remained in Indianapolis.

"And we think we have disagreements!" Daniels says. "When we do, I hope we'll keep them not only in state, but also in this chamber, where the people's business is supposed to be settled."

When there are the numbers needed to conduct business, Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma has acted quickly to advance the right-to-work measure. Tuesday's speedy approval of the measure in committee, though, appeared to backfire with another Democratic boycott.

The Legislature's Democratic leaders said Daniels should have used the speech to bring the two parties closer together rather than drive a wedge further between them over the right-to-work bill.

"I was mostly disappointed he missed an opportunity he could have used tonight to bring Democrats and Republicans together he could have used the to bring House and Senate together to talk about how we are really going to serve the needs of Indiana," Democratic Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson said after the speech.

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Mortgage applications picked up last week: MBA (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) ? Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose in the first week of the year as demand for both purchases and refinancing perked up, an industry group said on Wednesday.

The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity, which includes both refinancing and home purchase demand, rose 4.5 percent in the week ended Jan 6.

The MBA's seasonally adjusted index of refinancing applications gained 3.3 percent, while the gauge of loan requests for home purchases climbed 8.1 percent.

The refinance share of total mortgage activity eased to 80.8 percent of applications from 81.9 percent the previous week.

The improvement in demand came even as interest rates rose. Fixed 30-year mortgage rates averaged 4.11 percent in the week, up 4 basis points from 4.07 percent.

The survey covers over 75 percent of U.S. retail residential mortgage applications, according to MBA.

(Reporting By Leah Schnurr; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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The hottest wives and girlfriends in sports


Sports stars are known for their ability to score on and off the field ... It sure pays to be Cristiano Ronaldo. Not only is he one of the sexiest soccer stars ever, the Armani underwear model has one of the hottest women ever as his girlfriend: Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Irina Shayk. Above, Shayk shows off her naughty side in Esquire UK. Full interview appears in the February 2012 issues of Esquire UK, on sale now.

Sports stars are known for their ability to score on and off the field ... It sure pays to be Cristiano Ronaldo. Not only is he one of the sexiest soccer stars ever, the Armani underwear model has one of the hottest women ever as his girlfriend: Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Irina Shayk. Above, Shayk shows off her naughty side in Esquire UK. Full interview appears in the February 2012 issues of Esquire UK, on sale now.


The two have been dating since January of 2010. Irina graces the cover of Esquire UK's February 2012 edition wearing little more than her bra and panties.

The two have been dating since January of 2010. Irina graces the cover of Esquire UK's February 2012 edition wearing little more than her bra and panties.


New York Rangers player Brad Richards has nabbed one of Hollywood's hottest ladies - funny woman Olivia Munn, reports UsWeekly. 'Olivia has become the Rangers' good luck charm as they've been on a 6-0 winning streak since they first started dating two weeks ago,' a source told Just Jared.

New York Rangers player Brad Richards has nabbed one of Hollywood's hottest ladies - funny woman Olivia Munn, reports UsWeekly. 'Olivia has become the Rangers' good luck charm as they've been on a 6-0 winning streak since they first started dating two weeks ago,' a source told Just Jared.


Susan Sarandon's daughter Eva Amurri tied the knot with her longtime beau Kyle Martino on Oct. 29 -- but it wasn't a big Hollywood affair. The 'Californication' actress and the soccer player turned commentator wed in historic Charleston, S.C., where her new in-laws reside.

Susan Sarandon's daughter Eva Amurri tied the knot with her longtime beau Kyle Martino on Oct. 29 -- but it wasn't a big Hollywood affair. The 'Californication' actress and the soccer player turned commentator wed in historic Charleston, S.C., where her new in-laws reside.


Kim Kardashian wed New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphrie on Aug. 20 ... and then filed for divorce 72 days later. Ahh, wedded bliss.

Kim Kardashian wed New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphrie on Aug. 20 ... and then filed for divorce 72 days later. Ahh, wedded bliss.


Karina Smirnoff's been flashing off more than just her fabulous dancer's body this day. This 'Dancing With the Stars' pro got engaged to St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, Brad Penny in October.

Karina Smirnoff's been flashing off more than just her fabulous dancer's body this day. This 'Dancing With the Stars' pro got engaged to St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, Brad Penny in October.


NFL quarterback Tony Romo got engaged to now-wife Candice Crawford in December 2010 -- a year after Romo dumped Jessica Simpson and began dating the sports reporter ...

NFL quarterback Tony Romo got engaged to now-wife Candice Crawford in December 2010 -- a year after Romo dumped Jessica Simpson and began dating the sports reporter ...


Crawford won the title of Miss Missouri back in 2008.

Crawford won the title of Miss Missouri back in 2008.


After dating Tony Romo, Jessica Simpson found herself a new man. The star began dating ex-49ers tight end Eric Johnson in May 2010 and got engaged in November of 2010. They are currently expecting their first child.

After dating Tony Romo, Jessica Simpson found herself a new man. The star began dating ex-49ers tight end Eric Johnson in May 2010 and got engaged in November of 2010. They are currently expecting their first child.


Jay Cutler won't be winning the Super Bowl, but he has won girlfriend Kristin Cavallari's heart. 'I'm in love,' the reality star gushed to People.com during her 24th birthday celebration at The Bank Nightclub in Las Vegas.

Jay Cutler won't be winning the Super Bowl, but he has won girlfriend Kristin Cavallari's heart. 'I'm in love,' the reality star gushed to People.com during her 24th birthday celebration at The Bank Nightclub in Las Vegas.


Brooklyn Decker, Sports Illustrated cover model and wife of tennis star Andy Roddick, has a message for men: keep your ego in check and play things straight.

Brooklyn Decker, Sports Illustrated cover model and wife of tennis star Andy Roddick, has a message for men: keep your ego in check and play things straight.


Decker married tennis pro Andy Roddick in April 2009.The swimsuit model was named Esquire's 2010 Sexiest Woman Alive, and was catapulted to near-universal sex symbol status after famously donning (and doffing) a yellow string bikini for SI.

Decker married tennis pro Andy Roddick in April 2009.The swimsuit model was named Esquire's 2010 Sexiest Woman Alive, and was catapulted to near-universal sex symbol status after famously donning (and doffing) a yellow string bikini for SI.


Decker has graced the cover of many a magazine - most notably the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Decker has graced the cover of many a magazine - most notably the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.


While her sister Kim has, um, bared all in the past, Khloe leaves some to the imagination.

While her sister Kim has, um, bared all in the past, Khloe leaves some to the imagination.


We all may still hate the Texas Rangers, but it's pretty difficult to hate pitcher C.J. Wilson's stunning girlfriend, Sports Illustrated model Dominque Piek.

We all may still hate the Texas Rangers, but it's pretty difficult to hate pitcher C.J. Wilson's stunning girlfriend, Sports Illustrated model Dominque Piek.


Derek Jeter was one lucky guy when he used to date actress Minka Kelly.

Derek Jeter was one lucky guy when he used to date actress Minka Kelly.


The brunette bombshell was crowned 2010's Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine, a title she seems proud to sport.

The brunette bombshell was crowned 2010's Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine, a title she seems proud to sport.


Now in her 30s, the actress is positively thrilled to be entering a new stage in her life. 'I'm so excited to be a woman. Done with the twenties,' she tells the mag. 'I'm confident ? confident in my skin, and I'm cool with my flaws and all that stuff. It just feels nice to be at peace with yourself.'

Now in her 30s, the actress is positively thrilled to be entering a new stage in her life. 'I'm so excited to be a woman. Done with the twenties,' she tells the mag. 'I'm confident ? confident in my skin, and I'm cool with my flaws and all that stuff. It just feels nice to be at peace with yourself.'


Rafael Nadal is not only a No. 1 ranked tennis player and a Wimbledon champ, he's also been dating Maria Francisca Perello for the last 3 years.

Rafael Nadal is not only a No. 1 ranked tennis player and a Wimbledon champ, he's also been dating Maria Francisca Perello for the last 3 years.


Former 49er and Cleveland Brown, Jeff Garcia, is married to the 2004 Playmate of the Year, Carmella DeCesare.

Former 49er and Cleveland Brown, Jeff Garcia, is married to the 2004 Playmate of the Year, Carmella DeCesare.


Game, set, match, fellas. Maria Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam tennis champ, is engaged to Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic.The 26-year-old hoops star made the announcement just before his Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors in an exhibition game on Oct. 21 in San Diego, the Los Angeles Times reported. Vujacic said he popped the big question to Sharapova, a 23-year-old Russian, at his Manhattan Beach, California home on the one-year anniversary of the duo's first meeting at a friend's barbecue.

Game, set, match, fellas. Maria Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam tennis champ, is engaged to Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic.The 26-year-old hoops star made the announcement just before his Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors in an exhibition game on Oct. 21 in San Diego, the Los Angeles Times reported. Vujacic said he popped the big question to Sharapova, a 23-year-old Russian, at his Manhattan Beach, California home on the one-year anniversary of the duo's first meeting at a friend's barbecue.


Carrie Prejean is no longer playing the field. The disgraced beauty queen wed NFL star Kyle Boller in a lavish 25-minute ceremony on July 2, E! Online.com reports. The 23-year-old ex-Miss California and the Oakland Raiders quarterback exchanged vows at the Grand Del Mar hotel in San Diego. Prejean wore a one-shoulder mermaid-style gown and was whisked away at the end of the ceremony with her 29-year-old groom in a White Rolls Royce Phantom. The couple got engaged in February after meeting the previous July.

Carrie Prejean is no longer playing the field. The disgraced beauty queen wed NFL star Kyle Boller in a lavish 25-minute ceremony on July 2, E! Online.com reports. The 23-year-old ex-Miss California and the Oakland Raiders quarterback exchanged vows at the Grand Del Mar hotel in San Diego. Prejean wore a one-shoulder mermaid-style gown and was whisked away at the end of the ceremony with her 29-year-old groom in a White Rolls Royce Phantom. The couple got engaged in February after meeting the previous July.


New England Patriots' star Wes Welker is one lucky man! His girlfriend is former Hooters girl and winner of Miss Hooters International 2005, Anna Burns.

New England Patriots' star Wes Welker is one lucky man! His girlfriend is former Hooters girl and winner of Miss Hooters International 2005, Anna Burns.


Former 'Baywatch' star, model and singer, Angelica Bridges, married Edmonton Oilers defenceman Sheldon Souray. While the couple separated in 2006, they later reconciled.

Former 'Baywatch' star, model and singer, Angelica Bridges, married Edmonton Oilers defenceman Sheldon Souray. While the couple separated in 2006, they later reconciled.


Heidi Hamels (formerly Heidi Strobel) and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels first met in 2004 and were married on New Years Eve, 2006. While Cole may be a professional athlete, Heidi's no stranger to the spotlight, as she finished fifth on 'Survivor: The Amazon,' where she infamously took off her clothes alongside fellow tribe member Jenna Morasca to get a reward of peanut butter and Oreo cookies. She and Jenna later appeared on the cover of Playboy together (above, r).

Heidi Hamels (formerly Heidi Strobel) and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels first met in 2004 and were married on New Years Eve, 2006. While Cole may be a professional athlete, Heidi's no stranger to the spotlight, as she finished fifth on 'Survivor: The Amazon,' where she infamously took off her clothes alongside fellow tribe member Jenna Morasca to get a reward of peanut butter and Oreo cookies. She and Jenna later appeared on the cover of Playboy together (above, r).


Padres second baseman David Eckstein's wife Ashley is a stunning actress who also does voice acting for cartoons.

Padres second baseman David Eckstein's wife Ashley is a stunning actress who also does voice acting for cartoons.


'Gossip Girl' actress Hilary Duff has scored a proposa from hockey player Mike Comrie.  The Edmonton Oilers player and the stunning actress tied the knot in August.

'Gossip Girl' actress Hilary Duff has scored a proposa from hockey player Mike Comrie. The Edmonton Oilers player and the stunning actress tied the knot in August.


Playboy model and television personality Kendra Wilkinson can now say she's a sexy sports wife as well! The 'Kendra' star tied the knot with Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Hank Baskett at the Playboy mansion on June 27. The happy couple also welcomed a baby boy, named Hank Baskett IV, in December.

Playboy model and television personality Kendra Wilkinson can now say she's a sexy sports wife as well! The 'Kendra' star tied the knot with Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Hank Baskett at the Playboy mansion on June 27. The happy couple also welcomed a baby boy, named Hank Baskett IV, in December.


It looks like 27-year-old hockey hunk Jarret Stoll is dating 'Melrose Place' vixen Katie Cassidy, according to E! online.  The 23-year-old starlet told reporters on Jan. 14 that she wasn't single, but was quite coy about the identity of her beau, dropping a hint that his initials were 'J.S.'  The two were later spotted arm in arm at the 'Melrose Place' wrap party. But Stoll is certainly not the only athlete to score a gorgeous girl ...

It looks like 27-year-old hockey hunk Jarret Stoll is dating 'Melrose Place' vixen Katie Cassidy, according to E! online. The 23-year-old starlet told reporters on Jan. 14 that she wasn't single, but was quite coy about the identity of her beau, dropping a hint that his initials were 'J.S.' The two were later spotted arm in arm at the 'Melrose Place' wrap party. But Stoll is certainly not the only athlete to score a gorgeous girl ...


Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is certainly one super-hot sports spouse.  A regular on the Victoria's Secret lingerie runway, she and NFL beau Tom Brady - QB for the New England Patriots - married on Feb. 26 in an intimate Los Angeles ceremony.

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is certainly one super-hot sports spouse. A regular on the Victoria's Secret lingerie runway, she and NFL beau Tom Brady - QB for the New England Patriots - married on Feb. 26 in an intimate Los Angeles ceremony.


Gisele Bundchen just keeps getting hotter and hotter.

Gisele Bundchen just keeps getting hotter and hotter.


Ottawa Senators player Mike Fischer is one lucky guy.  Fischer, 29, reportedly proposed to 26-year-old country superstar Carrie Underwood on Dec. 20.

Ottawa Senators player Mike Fischer is one lucky guy. Fischer, 29, reportedly proposed to 26-year-old country superstar Carrie Underwood on Dec. 20.


Attention Upper East Siders - the Yanks have a 'Gossip Gir' in their midst.  The stunning Joanna Garcia, 30, who has a recurring role this season as Nate Archibald's love interest, is the real-life girlfriend of Bronx Bombers outfielder, Nick Swisher.  See which other celebs are tackling love with a sports star ...

Attention Upper East Siders - the Yanks have a 'Gossip Gir' in their midst. The stunning Joanna Garcia, 30, who has a recurring role this season as Nate Archibald's love interest, is the real-life girlfriend of Bronx Bombers outfielder, Nick Swisher. See which other celebs are tackling love with a sports star ...


Amber Sabathia and her husband, Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, were high school sweethearts before marrying in 2003.  She may be a rookie in the Yankees Wives club, but she's certainly just as gorgeous as the veterans.

Amber Sabathia and her husband, Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, were high school sweethearts before marrying in 2003. She may be a rookie in the Yankees Wives club, but she's certainly just as gorgeous as the veterans.


Laura Posada and Yankees catcher Jorge Posada met as teenagers in Puerto Rico, but didn't start dating until a decade later, when they met at a bar and Jorge told his buddies, 'I'm going to make that woman my wife.'  The couple married on Jan. 21, 2000.  As an attorney, certified personal trainer, and published author, the 37-year-old Posada can certainly hold her own.

Laura Posada and Yankees catcher Jorge Posada met as teenagers in Puerto Rico, but didn't start dating until a decade later, when they met at a bar and Jorge told his buddies, 'I'm going to make that woman my wife.' The couple married on Jan. 21, 2000. As an attorney, certified personal trainer, and published author, the 37-year-old Posada can certainly hold her own.


Former talent scout, television host and real estate agent Michelle Damon is definitely one of the hottest wives around.  Married to Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon since 2004, she's no stranger to the spotlight, as she modeled for Sports Illustrated's 2008 Swimsuit Issue.

Former talent scout, television host and real estate agent Michelle Damon is definitely one of the hottest wives around. Married to Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon since 2004, she's no stranger to the spotlight, as she modeled for Sports Illustrated's 2008 Swimsuit Issue.


It's game, set, love for Jennifer Esposito, who's engaged to Australian tennis hunk Mark Phillippoussis.  The former "Samantha Who?" actress, 36, was previously married to "The Hangover" star Bradley Cooper, while Philippoussis starred on the NBC reality dating show, "The Age of Love," in which he chose between women in their 20s and those in their 40s.  Luckily for Mark, Esposito is a great catch at any age!

It's game, set, love for Jennifer Esposito, who's engaged to Australian tennis hunk Mark Phillippoussis. The former "Samantha Who?" actress, 36, was previously married to "The Hangover" star Bradley Cooper, while Philippoussis starred on the NBC reality dating show, "The Age of Love," in which he chose between women in their 20s and those in their 40s. Luckily for Mark, Esposito is a great catch at any age!


It looks like this sideline stunner is here to stay. Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima got hitched in a quickie wedding to NBA star Marko Jaric on Valentine's Day.

It looks like this sideline stunner is here to stay. Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima got hitched in a quickie wedding to NBA star Marko Jaric on Valentine's Day.


Giants quarterback Eli Manning seems to be over the moon after his marriage to longtime sweetheart, Abby McGrew.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning seems to be over the moon after his marriage to longtime sweetheart, Abby McGrew.


Talk about a third period comeback! Model Carol Alt proves that, at 47, she's still got the goods in a nude spread for the December issue of Playboy magazine. Alt once rocked the red carpet with her hockey player hubby, Ron Greschner, but their 18-year-relationship ended in 2001. Alt recently lost a divorce battle with Greschner, but the brunette beauty proves nothing spells revenge like looking good. Check out other hot sports wives.

Talk about a third period comeback! Model Carol Alt proves that, at 47, she's still got the goods in a nude spread for the December issue of Playboy magazine. Alt once rocked the red carpet with her hockey player hubby, Ron Greschner, but their 18-year-relationship ended in 2001. Alt recently lost a divorce battle with Greschner, but the brunette beauty proves nothing spells revenge like looking good. Check out other hot sports wives.


Former 'Posh Spice' Victoria Beckham hopped the pond to follow her soccer hubby when David Beckham signed a contract to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Former 'Posh Spice' Victoria Beckham hopped the pond to follow her soccer hubby when David Beckham signed a contract to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy.


Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant gifted his beautiful wife Vanessa with a $4 million ring to apologize after reports of his infidelity surfaced.

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant gifted his beautiful wife Vanessa with a $4 million ring to apologize after reports of his infidelity surfaced.


Rah, rah, rah! Singer Willa Ford sure looks like she knows how to cheer her sports husband on. Ford is married to hockey player Mike Modano, who currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings.

Rah, rah, rah! Singer Willa Ford sure looks like she knows how to cheer her sports husband on. Ford is married to hockey player Mike Modano, who currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings.


Anna Benson strutted her stuff, and heated up stands, as a self-described 'baseball wife' while married to pitcher Kris Benson, but filed for divorce in 2006.

Anna Benson strutted her stuff, and heated up stands, as a self-described 'baseball wife' while married to pitcher Kris Benson, but filed for divorce in 2006.


Puerto Rican beauty LaLa Vasquez has a one-year-old son with her husband, Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony.

Puerto Rican beauty LaLa Vasquez has a one-year-old son with her husband, Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony.


Czech model Veronika Varekova once melted ice as the sizzling wife of hockey star Petr Nedved. They separated after two years of marriage in 2006.

Czech model Veronika Varekova once melted ice as the sizzling wife of hockey star Petr Nedved. They separated after two years of marriage in 2006.


Mexican supermodel Elsa Benitez has modeled for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, and was married to former NBA star Rony Seikaly for six years before filing for divorce.

Mexican supermodel Elsa Benitez has modeled for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, and was married to former NBA star Rony Seikaly for six years before filing for divorce.


Actress Janet Jones, wife of retired hockey star Wayne Gretzky, has also steamed up the cover of Playboy in a semi-nude spread.

Actress Janet Jones, wife of retired hockey star Wayne Gretzky, has also steamed up the cover of Playboy in a semi-nude spread.


Belgian model Ingrid Vandebosch must get NASCAR star Jeff Gordon's engine running.

Belgian model Ingrid Vandebosch must get NASCAR star Jeff Gordon's engine running.


Golf star Tiger Woods and his Swedish model wife Elin welcomed their second child in January. And then disaster struck their relationship.

Golf star Tiger Woods and his Swedish model wife Elin welcomed their second child in January. And then disaster struck their relationship.


Jennifer Walcott is another Playboy Playmate on her way to becoming one of sports' hottest wives. Walcott gave birth to NFL star Adam Archuleta's baby earlier this year and the couple are engaged.

Jennifer Walcott is another Playboy Playmate on her way to becoming one of sports' hottest wives. Walcott gave birth to NFL star Adam Archuleta's baby earlier this year and the couple are engaged.


Actress Gabrielle Union was married to Jacksonville Jaguar Chris Howard for five years. Last year, she was rumored to be dating NY Yankees' Derek Jeter.

Actress Gabrielle Union was married to Jacksonville Jaguar Chris Howard for five years. Last year, she was rumored to be dating NY Yankees' Derek Jeter.


Former 'Baywatch' star Gena Lee Nolan married NHL hockey player Cale Hulse in 2004 and is expecting their second child together.

Former 'Baywatch' star Gena Lee Nolan married NHL hockey player Cale Hulse in 2004 and is expecting their second child together.


Tawny Kitaen, shown above in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition in 1999, was once married to  former Angels pitcher Chuck Finley. The model, known for her role in Whitesnake's 'Here I Go Again' video, is on season 2 of 'Celeb Rehab with Dr. Drew.'

Tawny Kitaen, shown above in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition in 1999, was once married to former Angels pitcher Chuck Finley. The model, known for her role in Whitesnake's 'Here I Go Again' video, is on season 2 of 'Celeb Rehab with Dr. Drew.'


Former tennis star Pete Sampras has been married to actress Bridget Wilson for eight years.

Former tennis star Pete Sampras has been married to actress Bridget Wilson for eight years.


New York Mets' Mike Piazza welcomed his first child with his wife Alicia Rickter, a former Playboy Playmate, in 2007.

New York Mets' Mike Piazza welcomed his first child with his wife Alicia Rickter, a former Playboy Playmate, in 2007.


Actress Angie Harmon lives in Los Angeles with her former football star husband, Jason Sehorn.

Actress Angie Harmon lives in Los Angeles with her former football star husband, Jason Sehorn.


Basketball star Jason Kidd was married to the exquisite Joumana before things got ugly and both filed for divorce in 2007 with Jason claiming 'extreme cruelty' and Joumana claiming domestic abuse.

Basketball star Jason Kidd was married to the exquisite Joumana before things got ugly and both filed for divorce in 2007 with Jason claiming 'extreme cruelty' and Joumana claiming domestic abuse.


Forties sex symbol Jane Russell must have made her husband's teammates jealous. The model-actress was married to football star Bob Waterfield...

Forties sex symbol Jane Russell must have made her husband's teammates jealous. The model-actress was married to football star Bob Waterfield...


... but who could forget the couple who started it all? Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe.

... but who could forget the couple who started it all? Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe.

Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hottest-wives-girlfriends-sports-gallery-1.54102?localLinksEnabled=false&old=/gallery.html

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'24' movie scheduled to begin shooting this spring (AP)

PASADENA, Calif. ? Fans of Jack Bauer have something to look forward to. A movie based on the old Fox series "24" is scheduled to begin shooting this spring.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland said Sunday that he expects to go to work on the movie in late April or May. Sutherland played Bauer, the centerpiece on the pulse-quickening adventure series that ended its television run in 2010.

Even with the movie ahead of him, Sutherland is already working on a new Fox series. "Touch" features him as the father of a super-intelligent son able to understand odd connections in the world and even predict the future.

After portraying Bauer, a character who is often required to repress emotions, his new character Martin Bohm shows his feelings. Sutherland said he hadn't expected to be doing a new TV series so soon, and wasn't specifically looking for a character as different from Bauer as possible.

"The reason I wanted to do this is it really spoke to me," he said.

Fox will offer a sneak preview of the show Jan. 25 before it joins the network schedule in March.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tv/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20120108/ap_en_tv/us_people_sutherland

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Lucas Glover withdraws from golf tournament

Like a boss

Texans owner Robert McNair makes an appearance on nose tackle Shaun Cody's show "On the Nose" where Cody tries to make a connection with the man in charge, who has some tongue-in-cheek responses for his employee.

Source: http://www.fanhouse.com/news/main/lucas-glover-withdraws-from-golf/2079977

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iLuv outs Mo'Beats Bluetooth speakers, looks to live up to its name

All name jokes aside, iLuv is at it again. The company keeps the speaker / dock ball rolling with Mo'Beats, a Bluetooth audio stand for your compatible, on-the-go tech. Sporting a cradle design, the iSP245 allows your slate or smartphone to rest while connected to its speakers, located on each end of the kit. If you're lacking the wireless capability or if you're looking to keep things wired, the Mo'Beats also features a 3.5mm jack. While you'll have to wait until May to throw down your $89.99 on one, you can scope out the full PR just beyond the break.

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