They get a 9 for pomp and spectacle, but only a 3 for furthering world understanding and a 2 for the fan experience.
By John Krich Aug 25, 2008
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We can't afford to go to London to see the creator of "Thriller." How can we persuade him to tour here?
By Cary Tennis
June 5, 2009
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When the Sci Fi Channel canceled "Farscape," angry fans launched the usual protest movement. Now they're dreaming of a rebellion that could overthrow TV empires.
By Adrienne Crew
March 13, 2003
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Both managers picked six of their own players. That's too many Diamondbacks, but it's not too many Yankees.
By King Kaufman
July 2, 2002
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You think the curse of the Red Sox is bad? The Pats wish they were the Red Sox. And so do their fans.
By Sean Glennon
February 2, 2002
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At the Olympics, you sometimes find yourself rooting for athletes because of their race. And that's OK.
By Gary Kamiya
August 20, 2008
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Every moment I'm alone, I'm secretly reading the stories, the forums, the recommendations. I can't stop!
By Cary Tennis
November 2, 2007
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The Midsummer Classic comes along at the perfect time to start arguing
about who makes it and who doesn't.
By King Kaufman
June 19, 2002
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Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton blames his team's lack of success at Pac Bell Park on "the Gothic scene." What blood has he been drinking?
By Gary Kamiya
July 21, 2000
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Metallica became a sensation as fans traded its tapes for free. Now they're suing Napster for doing the same thing.
By Brian Lew
May 9, 2000
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Fans rally to save "Freaks and Geeks."
By Andy Dehnart
April 20, 2000
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Long ago, a young girl watched "Goonies" and was smitten with one of the actors. Years later, she hunts him down and they end up ...
By Norah Pierson
April 12, 2000
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McDonald's promotion proves catnip to customers.
By J.A. Getzlaff
January 20, 2000
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For years, Richard Simmons has made people earn their dreams the hard way. Now he can't give them away.
By Matt Himes
December 1, 1999
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Network's decision irks the faithful, who take to their Web sites and "tape trees" to get their "Vampire Slayer" fix.
By Howard Wen
May 28, 1999
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Bruce Springsteen rehearses -- and a global group of lucky fans gets a free concert.
By Michael Yessis
May 22, 1999
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As their mates obsess over movies, these women find their relationships crushed under the weight of the Force.
By Cynthia Durcanin
May 19, 1999
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After 14 years of disappointment, Julian Lennon is finally doing it his way.
By Dawn Eden
July 8, 1998
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On the Web, fans of the Warrior Princess have taken her places she
could never go on TV. And so far, the heroine's corporate owners
have let a thousand Xena story lines bloom online.
By Andrew Leonard
August 3, 1997
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