What Happened in Apr 2010

John Forsythe Dies

John Forsythe, the debonair actor whose matinee-idol looks, confident charm and mellifluous voice helped make him the star of three hit television... Read more

Japanese Researchers Find Vitamin E Lowers Eczema Risk in Children

Children who eat lots of foods containing vitamin E may have a lower risk of developing the itchy skin condition called eczema. Japanese... Read more

San Jose Sharks defeat Minnesota Wild, 3-2

The result left them cold, just as losses always do. Despite rallying from a two-goal deficit, the Wild fell 3-2 to San Jose on Friday night,... Read more

Houston Rockets defeat Boston Celtics, 119-114

The absence of defense didn’t bother Doc Rivers the most. For the second straight game, his Celtics chose to shoot it out with an opponent... Read more

Miami Heat defeat Minnesota Timberwolves, 97-84

His circumstances have changed, his duties are new and his numbers are completely different. About the only thing that hasn't changed about Ramon... Read more

Boston Celtics defeat Cleveland Cavaliers, 117-113

He clapped, he grinned, and in a way he teased, but the only thing Tony Allen said to LeBron James after watching him miss a go-ahead 3-pointer... Read more

Rod Blagojevich fired from Celebrity Apprentice

Rod R. Blagojevich has been fired once again, but this time it was Donald Trump who terminated the former governor of Illinois. The latest... Read more

Vancouver Canucks defeat Minnesota Wild, 4-3

VANCOUVER - In one of the most improbable comebacks imaginable, the Wild forced overtime Sunday night by rallying with two goals in the final 42... Read more

Boston Red Sox defeat New York Yankees, 9-7

The Red Sox were all things to all people when they opened their 110th season with a 9-7 victory against the Yankees at Fenway Park last... Read more

Los Angeles Angels defeat Minnesota Twins, 6-3

ANAHEIM, CALIF. - With new-look road uniforms and a new-look lineup, the Twins opened their 2010 season Monday night with a late game at Angel... Read more

Atlanta Braves defeat Chicago Cubs, 16-5

ATLANTA -- Is it too late to get a refund on that $845 million? After what the Ricketts family saw when they played hooky for their first... Read more

St. Louis Cardinals defeat Cincinnati Reds, 11-6

CINCINNATI • An hour after Monday's 11-6 season-opening win by the Cardinals, alarms suddenly went off at the Great American Ball Park, with a... Read more

Duke Blue Devils Win 2010 NCAA Basketball National Championship

On April 5, 2010, Butler and Duke faced off in what The New York Times called "the most eagerly awaited championship game in years". Butler became... Read more

Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster

The Upper Big Branch Mine disaster occurred on April 5, 2010 at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch coal mine at Montcoal in Raleigh County, West... Read more

Colorado Rockies defeat Milwaukee Brewers, 5-3

This is why they play 162 games in major-league baseball, so you don't drive yourself nuts for too long playing the "woulda, coulda, shoulda"... Read more

Milwaukee Brewers defeat Colorado Rockies, 7-5

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jeff Suppan is on the comeback trail from the neck problems that landed him on the disabled list at the start of the... Read more

New York Yankees defeat Boston Red Sox, 6-4

Ball one. Ball two. Ball three. Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima had thrown three pitches off the plate to Nick Johnson in the eighth inning, with... Read more

New York Knicks defeat Boston Celtics, 104-101

NEW YORK — Kendrick Perkins could sense it from the start of the game. The game plan was in green, blue, and red on the dry erase board as... Read more

Minnesota Twins defeat Los Angeles Angels, 5-3

ANAHEIM, CALIF. - Since stepping into his new role as Twins closer, Jon Rauch has gone back to the routine he established when he was Washington's... Read more

New York Yankees defeat Boston Red Sox, 3-1

Developing Red Sox situation No. 2: Jonathan Papelbon. Relax, this one isn’t anywhere near the front burner like the David Ortiz/Mike Lowell... Read more

Minnesota Twins defeat Los Angeles Angels, 4-2

ANAHEIM, CALIF. - The Twins have been feeble at Angel Stadium in recent years, but perhaps they've found the secret formula: home runs, big pitches... Read more

Milwaukee Bucks defeat New Jersey Nets, 108-89

The Bucks kept their focus after an emotional playoff-clinching victory in Chicago on Tuesday. Despite a second slow start in as many nights,... Read more

Milwaukee Brewers defeat Colorado Rockies, 5-4

Doug Davis has been the forgotten man. Right-hander Yovani Gallardo graduating into an opening day starter, the free-agent acquisition of... Read more

Golden State Warriors defeat Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-107

It's not the 1,333 victories that make Don Nelson most proud, or his reputation for innovation, or his amazing longevity in a profession known for... Read more

Cleveland Indians defeat Chicago White Sox, 5-3

White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper didn't want to hear about No. 3 starter Gavin Floyd's slow starts out of the gate the last two seasons, or... Read more