Wade scores 33, Heat rebounds from dismal performance for 108-93 win to even series with HawksATLANTA — Remember how bad Dwyane Wade and his Miami teammates looked in Game 1 of the playoffs? They were that good in Game 2. Wade scored 33 points, 13 straight to close the first half before he banked in a 3-pointer with 2½ minutes left to finish off the Atlanta Hawks in a 108-93 victory Wednesday night that evened the series before it headed to south Florida. ‘Spirit the Hawk’ gets some flying time in Game 2 of the playoffsATLANTA — The Hawks’ real-life mascot got a little flying time during the playoffs. AP Interview: 2 King children say brother botched $800K licensing deal with memorial groupATLANTA — Two of Martin Luther King Jr.’s children say they were not aware of the details of an $800,000 licensing deal with a memorial foundation brokered two years ago by their brother, whom they accused of tarnishing their parents’ legacy with his business decisions. Alaska Air Group expected to post adjusted first-quarter lossATLANTA — Alaska Air Group Inc., operator of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, reports third-quarter results on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. UPS expected to post lower 1Q profit as soft shipping demand continues in weak economyATLANTA — UPS Inc., the world’s largest shipping carrier, reports third-quarter results on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Yates Racing gives Labonte new crew chief Ben Leslie for No. 96 FordCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bobby Labonte will have a new crew chief starting this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Coca-Cola CEO: Beverage maker to take advantage of economic crisis, expand businessDULUTH, Ga. — Coca-Cola Co. sees a chance to increase its market share during the economic slowdown and doesn’t plan to waste the opportunity, the chief executive of the world’s largest beverage maker told shareholders Wednesday. AirTran Airways posts first-quarter profitATLANTA — AirTran Holdings Inc., parent of discount carrier AirTran Airways, said Wednesday it posted a first-quarter profit of $28.7 million despite a 9 percent drop in revenue, compared to a restated year ago loss of $35.4 million. NFL DRAFT: Falcons GM hopes to pull off another fruitful draft, but it’s tougher this timeFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — What will Thomas Dimitroff do for an encore? Little League group to pay fine when Nationals’ Dukes shows up late after earning extra cashWASHINGTON — When outfielder Elijah Dukes made a personal appearance at a Virginia Little League’s season-opening gathering for a little extra cash a few hours before a Washington Nationals game, he turned up late at his day job and was fined. National League StandingsPittsburgh 7, St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 Delta, United post nearly $1.2B in combined 1Q losses; Delta adds international bag feeATLANTA — Fee-weary travelers will get another dose of what they don’t need, just in time for the peak summer season. Delta Air Lines Inc. said Tuesday most passengers will have to pay $50 to check a second bag on international flights, as the carrier and the parent of United Airlines posted nearly $1.2 billion in combined first-quarter losses. Parent of discount carrier AirTran Airways could post small adjusted 1Q profitATLANTA — AirTran Holdings Inc., parent of discount carrier AirTran Airways, reports first-quarter results on Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Whitney Houston ‘finds new love’NEW DELHI - Singer Whitney Houston reportedly has a new man in her life. The 45-year-old pop star was spotted with a mystery man outside the Beverly Hills Hotel after allegedly spending the night there, reports the China Daily. Steps to pull US out of recession showing progress, says ObamaWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Tuesday said the government’s efforts to pull the economy out of a devastating recession were beginning to show signs of progress. Padma Shri is a recognition of my art: Hemi BawaNEW DELHI - Artist Hemi Bawa, who was honoured with the Padma Shri this year, feels that the award is a recognition of her art and a tribute to the artists’ fraternity in the capital where she lives. Macy’s cutting 7,000 jobsNEW YORK - American department store chain Macy’s Inc. is cutting 7,000 jobs - including 5,100 in its stores - and centralising some of its corporate operations in an effort to reduce costs amid an increasingly difficult retail environment. |
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