STEPHEN HENDERSON: Clarity from the bench (Detroit Free Press)

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:39:01 GMT

Throughout the mayoral text message scandal in Detroit, one constant source of calm reason and perspective has been the bench.

Gov. Charlie Crist seeks high court ruling on judge's eligibility for bench (Sun-Sentinel)

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:11:31 GMT

Abramson was suspended from Florida Bar for 91 days last month Gov. Charlie Crist asked the Florida Supreme Court today to rule on whether Palm Beach County judge-elect William Abramson is eligible to take the bench.

Area girls basketball: Rutzen sparks Heat off bench (The Galesburg Register-Mail)

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:38:28 GMT

Miriam Rutzen found a new way to score Monday night — off the bench.  

Bloggernacle Back Bench: Lose weight the blog way (Deseret Morning News)

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:14:57 GMT

Put down that old Christmas candy, we're talking about weight loss goals on the Back Bench. Plus as a bonus some great advice on managing tech overload and an awesome fry sauce recipe!

Pistons' bench fuels seven-game win streak (Detroit Free Press)

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:11:09 GMT

With Rip Hamilton missing the past five games with a slight tear in his left groin and Rasheed Wallace missing the past two with a sore right foot, you'd think this would be an odd time for the Pistons to be playing their best this season. Antonio McDyess (sore ribs) has missed two games during the Pistons' current seven-game winning streak.