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  • Belgian Striker Welcomes Interest from Arsenal

    Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has hinted at a summer departure from Villa Park. The Belgian international has had an exceptional debut season in the Premier League, scoring 19 goals to steer Paul Lambert's side clear of relegation. The 22-year-old forward's performances have caught the eye of a number of top clubs, including Champions League ...

  • Brussels pushes to open talks for EU-China investment accord

    The European Commission intends to open negotiations with China to reach an investment agreement that could lead to a broader trade deal if the two partners can overcome anti-dumping ...

  • Belgian Beer Throw-Down Saturday at Parkway Tavern

    Parkway Tavern invites you to join them for a Belgian beer throw-down. American-brewed Belgian-style beers go head-to-head in combat against their non-domestic counterparts. The annual event happens this Saturday in Tacoma at the Parkway Tavern, from 5:00 p.m. until closing time. "The Parkwayonly pours domestic craft beers except on this special day when we match American Belgian-style ...

  • Peng Shuai eases into Brussels semis

    The 6-2, 6-3 win means Peng is now through to the seventh Premier-level semifinal of her career, but this has been a tough stage for her, as she has gone 1-5 in her previous six - but on the flip side, the only win did come at this very tournament in 2011, when she made it to the final before falling to Caroline ...

  • Another Brussels Open upset sees Peng Shuai stun Sloane Stephens

    Belgium China's eighth seed Peng Shuai upset the rankings to defeat fourth-seeded American Sloane Stephens in straight sets to reach the Brussels Open quarter-finals.The 6-2, 6-3 win means Peng is now through to the seventh Premier-level semi-final of her career, having gone 1-5 in her previous six.However, she did make the final in the Belgian capital in 2011 where she lost to former ...

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Did Gene Roddenberry know? Did he have any idea what he was unleashing when he created "Star Trek," a sci-fi TV series that started in 1966 and was canceled after three years of dismal ratings? Did he understand the implications of his actions, that hordes of die-hard fans would devote their lives to his personal vision of a better future? Did he know it would create an entire subculture that is ... ...

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  • Stephens out in Brussels

    Fourth seed Sloane Stephens saw her Brussels Open campaign ended by a straight-sets quarter-final defeat to Shuai Peng on Thursday.The American suffered a 6-2 6-3 loss at the hands of her Chinese opponent to see her dreams of earning a maiden WTA title at the clay-court Premier event dashed.Peng could have faced compatriot Jie Zheng in the semis, but the right-hander suffered a three-set loss to ...

  • Peng stuns Stephens in Brussels

    BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) - China's eighth seed Peng Shuai upset the rankings to defeat fourth-seeded American Sloane Stephens, 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the Brussels Open quarter-finals.Peng is now through to the seventh Premier-level semi-final of her career, having gone 1-5 in her previous six.However, she did make the final in the Belgian capital in 2011 where she lost to former world ...

  • Peng Oprandi win quarterfinals at Brussels Open

    Peng Shuai and Romina Oprandi posted quarterfinal wins but two other matches were rained out Thursday at the WTA's Brussels Open. Peng, the No. 8 seed, defeated fourth-seeded Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-3 in 69 minutes. Peng had four breaks in the first set, when Stephens managed just eight points in four games serving and two more in the second. Oprandi was a 6-3, 3-4, 6-0 winner ...

  • Belgian tasting at Saraveza

    VANBERG & DeWULF TASTING5- 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, Saraveza, 1004 N. Killingsworth St.;Vanberg & DeWulf was established in 1982 as an import company specializing in Belgian beers. Founded by Donald Feinberg at the end of a three-year stay in Belgium, the company is a pioneer in bringing Belgian beer styles to the American market, Vanberg & DeWulf introduced American beer lovers to ...

  • Dynamo left back Corey Ashe called up for USA friendly versus Belgium

    Houston Dynamo left back Corey Ashe has been handed his first-ever U.S. national team call-up, as he was summoned to Jurgen Klinsmann's squad for their friendly against Belgium.The 27-year-old will only be with the team for the Belgium match, and will be back with the Dynamo in time for the team's June 1 match at Columbus.With Edgar Castillo participating in the Copa Libertadores and ...

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