KINGSTON, ONT. — As a child, Robert Lawrence Perkins used to spin heroic tales when asked about his father. His dad was a cop killed in the line of duty, he would say, or a soldier cut down in Vietnam.

SOFTBALL TRYOUT IN LEOMINSTER Rick Marchand, founder of the Firecracker Junior Olympic Softball Program, and the Leominster Recreation Department have announced two new softball teams for girls in the Leominster community.

True Blood star Alexander Skarsgård reveals that he is insecure and has 'ugly days'.

Arsenal Manchester United Wayne Rooney James Milner has assured Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney he will be a welcome presence in the England team on Tuesday night, reports the Manchester Evening News. Rooney has been the subject of intense scrutiny in his private life in two Sunday newspapers and there was a feeling he would ask to be allowed home in order to try and patch up his relationship ...

"I think every away game is going to be tough, there's some tough places, hostile atmospheres, and everyone raises their game when they play against England, so it'll be up to us to go out there, take the form from Wembley out there." ...

The 23-year-old is hopeful of becoming a mainstay in the England starting line-up, and his case will have been helped after he scored in the 4-0 victory over Bulgaria on Friday. Speaking to reporters, the Manchester City ace said: ...

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