World Cup Updates: Team USA Loses to Belgium, But Tim Howard Wins Millions of Hearts

SALVADOR, Brazil (Tuesday, July 01) - Reported by madn3wz

Belgium wins and through to the next round to face Argentina on Saturday (July 5).

World Cup Updates: Team USA Loses to Belgium, But Tim Howard Wins Millions of Hearts

Last match of the Round-16 was played today between the United States and Belgium at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador. Belgium advances to the quarter-finals after beating the United States 2-1 in extra time.

Though Belgium won against the United States; but the soccer fans will never forget the heroics of the U.S. goalkeepper - Tim Howard, who kept on defying the Belgian attack throughout 120 minutes of the match. Howard had 16 saves, the most by any goalkeeper in the last 5 decades.

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Oscar Pistorius granted freedom to travel by South African court

Johannesburg, South Africa (Thu, Mar 28) – Reported by madn3wz 

Oscar Pistorius granted freedom to travel by South African court

Breaking News: Oscar Pistorius has reportedly won his appeal over bail restrictions in connection with traveling aborad and his passport is returned back to him by court. 

South African media reported that the appeal of Oscar Pistorius, accused of killing her model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, against his bail conditions is successful and Pistorius cleared to compete internationally by South African court. 

It was earlier reported that the lawyers for Oscar Pistorius have appealed against some of his bail restrictions on Thursday, saying the “blade Runner” might ultimately need to return to track competition to earn money. Pistorius’ lawyers argue that he should be permitted to leave the country with written permission. 

They also say that forcing him to report regularly to a police station and a ban on him consuming alcohol, among other conditions, are "unwarranted". 

 According to further details, a South African court’s judge today cleared the athlete for international travel, easing stringent bail conditions imposed on him for killing his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day. 

 “I find that the magistrate’s decision not to grant the appellant his passport to travel abroad was wrong,” Judge Bert Bam told the High Court in Pretoria.

He will also be allowed to return to his home in Pretoria, where Reeva Steenkamp was shot and killed.

He denies murdering the 29-year-old, saying he mistook her for an intruder.

In the hearing at Pretoria's High Court, Mr Pistorius also sought an end to supervision by a probation officer and compulsory drug and alcohol testing.

New Zealand Batsman Jesse Ryder in intensive care of Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch, New Zealand (Thu, Mar 28) – Reported by madn3wz

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder in intensive care of Christchurch Hospital

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder is reported to be in coma after being brutally assaulted by some unidentified persons on Thursday night. Ryder was admitted to Christchurch Hospital in the wee hours today having suffered multiple injuries including a fractured skull.

According to details; the 28-year-old Ryder was involved in a brawl with up to three persons outside Aikmans bar in the suburb of Christchurch shortly after 12.30am local time. He was then battered by one of the group who followed him towards the car park of a nearby McDonald's.

"The hospital advise that Jesse is in a critical condition," Detective Senior Sergeant Brian Archer said. "He is in an induced coma as a result of suffering multiple injuries.

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Horrible Crash Landing at Donetsk (Ukraine) Airport Left 5 dead, 12 injured

Donetsk, Ukraine (Wed, Feb 13) – At least five ill-fated football fans were reported killed Wednesday when a plane carrying supporters of European soccer league was caught fire after attempting a crash-landing near the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk.

Horrible Crash Landing at Donetsk (Ukraine) Airport Left 5 dead, 12 injured

Apart from the five people confirmed dead, 12 others had been injured, the officials said.

According to details; the Antonov AN-24, a twin-engined turboprop was on a charter flight from the Black Sea coastal city of Odessa to Donetsk. The aircraft is reported to have overshot the runway at Sergey Prokofiev International Airport.

About 45 people were on board, including the crew members, most of them soccer fans looking forward to attending a UEFA Champions League football match between the Ukrainian home team Shakhtar Donetsk and Germany's Borussia Dortmund.

The aircraft is reported to have overshot the runway at Donetsk's Sergey Prokofiev International Airport.

The airport was cloaked in thick fog at the time of the tragic incident but it’s just before time to blame the weather for this mishap.

The reports suggest that the crew evacuated the plane at least partially before it caught fire.

A local police source told the AFP news agency that the aircraft came to rest about 700m (2,300ft) from the runway.

"We collided with the ground, then the plane opened up like a tin can," one passenger told Kanal 5 TV.

"Thanks to the crack that formed in the fuselage, we were able to get out of the plane before it caught fire."

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Super Bowl Crash: San Francisco 49ers' Delanie Walker lost his uncle and aunt

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Wed, Feb 06) – Reported by madn3wz

Delanie Walker with her uncle, Bryan Young, and aunt, Alice

San Francisco 49ers tight end Delanie Walker's aunt and uncle were perished in a tragic road accident when an alleged drunk driver smashed into their car just hours after watching their nephew play in Super Bowl XLVII.

The accident, which included two vehicles, happened around 5:30 a.m. on the I-10, WWL-TV.com reported.

Just four hours before Walker tweeted: “Alice and bryan young my aunt and uncle was killed on Monday at 5 am after the super bowl by a drunk driver... We lost some good people they will be missed i love y'all so much..”

According to details about the accident; the 26-year-old Nechole Thomas was supposedly driving "at a high rate of speed" on I-10 westbound, near mile marker 214, when she smashed into 2012 Nissan Altima which had stopped on the shoulder, according to state police. Both cars immediately caught fire.

“Im going to miss y'all but i know they are in a better place..”, Walker tweeted further.

Thomas, who escaped with minor injuries, has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, DWI and reckless operation.

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Cricket Updates: India out, Pakistan to meet Sri Lanka in semi-final

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (Tue, Oct. 02) - India wins their last Super 8 match against South Africa by just 1 run in a thriller today here at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Despite the victory India couldn't qualify for the knock-out stage as Pakistan were ahead in terms of net run rate (NRR).

MS Dhoni disappointed as India's victory couldn't earn them place in semi-finals

Pakistan confirm their berth in the semi-finals courtesy to brave fight by South Africa

Now Pakistan will meet Sri Lanka, who topped the Group 1 points table, in the semi-final on Thursday (October 04); while Australia will take on West Indies on Friday (October 05) before the winners of the respective semi-finals will face each other in the final of the tournament on Sunday (October 07).

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Watch Video: Zidane's World Cup Headbutt Statue Erected outside Paris' Centre Pompidou

Zidane's headbutt statue shows ‘moment of madness’

 

PARIS, France (Thu, Sept 27) - French soccer player Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt on Italian soccer player Marco Materazzi in the 2006 FIFA World Cup final has been immortalised in a statue now on display in Paris.

 


 Zidane's World Cup Headbutt Statue Erected outside Paris' Centre Pompidou

A 5-meter (16.4 feet) high version of Algerian artist Adel Abdessemed's bronze statue Zidane headbutting Marco Materazzi has been erected outside Paris' Centre Pompidou, one of the world's foremost modern art museums.

"This statue goes against the tradition of making statues in honour of certain victories. It is an ode to defeat," exhibition organizer Alain Michaud told Agence France Presse.

Zidane was sent off and never played international football again. France, who won the World Cup in 1998, lost the final to Italy on penalties.

The Zidane's headbutt statue will remain on display until January 7 next year.

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Match Summary: Pakistan into Super Eights Beating Bangladesh by 8 Wickets

Pallekele, Sri Lanka (Tue, Sep25) - Pakistan thrash Bangaldesh out of the ICC World T20 Tuesday beating them comprehensively by 8 wickets and 8 balls to spare in the last match of Group D, as well as initial round of the tournament, here at at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

 

Pakistan into Super Eights Beating Bangladesh by 8 Wickets

 

 

Imran NazirImran Nazir emrged as the hero of the day for Pakistan with his quickfire 72 at a blistering strike rate of 200. He smashed nine boundaries and three sixes in his 36-run innings. In the pursuit today, he also hit the fastest 50 of the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 in just 25 balls. He provided a 124-run opening stand with his skipper Muhammad Hafeez (45 off 47).

Earlier, Bangladesh won the important toss and piled up a huge total of 175 courtesy to some brilliant batting at the top of the order. Openers, Muhammad Ashraful (14 off 13) and Tamim Iqbal (24 off 12), provided a flying start to their team which needed at least a 36-run victory over Pakistan to qualify for the Super Eights. The real gem of the innings came from Shakib al Hasan, one of the best all rounders in this modern day cricket.

 

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Pakistan reacts over Olympics visa scam exposed by 'The Sun' (Updates)

LAHORE, Pakistan (Tue, Jul 24) – Twelve(12) employees of the National Database and Regulatory Authority (NADRA) have been suspended, including General Manager Lahore region, reportedly for an alleged involvement in the UK visa scam for London 2012 Olympic games. 

Pakistan reacts over Olympics visa scam exposed by 'The Sun'

Taking a serious notice on the issue Rehman Malik, Senior Adviser to the PM on Interior, has also formed a Joint Investigation Team (JIT), headed by Director General FIA, to probe the case and register an FIR against those responsible.

The above actions were taken after a UK tabloid has unfolded a major visa scam, involving a gang of dishonest officials and politicians, which could ease the entry of ‘potential terrorists’ in UK with Pakistan’s Olympic squad as support officials. 

According to details; ‘The Sun’ reported on Monday that they have infiltrated a crime ring offering false passports, visas and access to London 2012 as bogus support staff. They have also exposed a ring of crooked Pakistani officials and travel staff plotting the fraud with the help of a well-known politician to get around strict security.

The whole story swirls around a Lahore-based politician, Abid Chaudhary, and Dream Land Travel Agency, also based in Lahore, prosecuted nine years ago for human trafficking.

The Sun reported that how their undercover agent meet Abid Chaudhary who spelled out how for around 7,000 pounds ($10,000) he could get the man a 2-month visa and send him into London 2012 as part of Pakistan’s Olympic squad. 

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Olympic chef de mission Aqil Shah dismissed the Sun’s claims, saying, “These are baseless reports,” Shah told AFP. “This is an attempt to malign Pakistan. Even if someone gets a passport he cannot enter the Olympic Village without an Olympic accreditation card.”

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Bradley Wiggins to light Olympic flame after winning first ever Tour de France for Britain: Peter Keen

PARIS, France (Sun, Jul 21) – Tour de France ended with first ever victory by a British rider on Sunday. Bradley Wiggins made history on Champs-Elysees finishing carefully in the bunch, pumping the air in achievement as he crossed the line after three weeks and 3,497km of racing.

Bradley Wiggins to light Olympic flame after winning first ever Tour de France for Britain: Peter Keen

Wiggins even helped Sky teammate Mark Cavendish earning his fourth straight sprint victory on the Champs-Elysees.

That saw him surpass seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong and Frenchman Andre Darrigade in the overall stage-win standings, 11 short of Belgian Eddy Merckx's record of 34.

Bradley Wiggins, 32, from London, finished 3 minutes 21 seconds ahead of fellow Briton Chris Froome to complete a one-two for Britain and Team Sky. Vincenzo Nibali of Italy finished third, 6:19 off the pace.

Wiggins congratulated his teammates after crossing the line, gave a big hug to his wife, clutched the hands of their kids and blew kisses and bowed to a sea of union jacks.

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Olympics Security: Britain deployed 17,000 troops, more than present in Afghanistan

LONDON, UK (Wed, Jul 18) – With just less than 10 days before the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, security concerns have outshined the preparations for one of the biggest sporting event in the world, leaving the British government majorly humiliated.

Olympics Security: Britain deployed 17,000 troops, more than present in Afghanistan

G4S, a private security firm, was awarded a $442m contract to provide much of the security for the event. Thousands of team officials and athletes from all over the world will arrive this week, and masses of visitors are expected to follow. But should they be worried?

The failure of G4S to deliver enough security staff to cover Olympic venues has raised the debate once again about the role of the private sector in delivering public services. Contrast to the contract G4S said it has only about 4,000 guards trained and ready, although it claims to have 7,000 fully qualified security staff by the time the Games kick off on July 27.

G4S failure to recruit, train and scrutinize enough staff on timely basis forced the British government to declare last week that it was arranging an extra 3,500 troops on a very short notice to cover the difference.

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