Skateboarder Hoffart living the dream in California

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ever since Jordan Hoffart decided to turn his back on the seemingly incessant rain of his native Vancouver, he has been living his dream as a professional skateboarder in the perpetual sunshine of southern California. The 27-year-old Canadian, who briefly worked in construction and also as a stunt man in the movie industry to help pay off a mortgage, is now able to twin ...

Mayor Bloomberg declares NYC the 'Big Blue Apple' in honour of Giants' win

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple," as thousands of fans crowded lower Manhattan on Tuesday to celebrate the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory amid tons of confetti.

Ian Thomsen: Aldridge may soon be an All-Star, but he has room for improvement

See how difficult it is to become a franchise star? LaMarcus Aldridge is on the verge of meeting that high standard, with more work still to do. In the closing seconds of the Trail Blazers' game against the Thunder on Monday he rode Kevin Durant's right shoulder and blocked his game-tying drive before the ball touched the glass.

7 Simple Ways to Boost Your Income in 2012

Ever wonder how you can earn more money with just a little extra work? The key to a increasing your income is to focus on one or two areas that actually work, and then repeat them as much as possible. ...

Giants lauded as Super Bowl champs in NYC parade

Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the team's Super Bowl trophy awarded to the National Football League champions, from a glittering blue-and-white float Tuesday during a victory parade through New York City, which Mayor Michael Bloomberg quipped should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple."