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Pro Golfer Charged with Deliberately Killing Hawk with Golf Ball 2008-03-07 22:14:40 PGA Tour golfer Tripp Isenhour has been officially charged with killing a hawk while filming the TV show "Shoot Like A Pro". Isenhour allegedly killed the bird because it was making noise, disturbing filming.Isenhour claims the killing was an accident, saying he had just wanted to scare the hawk away when he shot golf balls at it from 300 yards. According to video footage, "About the sixth ball came very near the bird's head," which excited Isenhour.Charges of animal cruelty and killing a migratory bird carries a maximum of a 14 month jail sentence and US$1,500 in fines. Source: ESPN Read more:Charged
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First Team into NBA Playoffs 2008-03-06 18:03:19 The Boston Celtics have become the first team this season to make it into the NBA
playoffs. The Celtics were helped into the playoffs by Kevin Garnett, who scored a season-PB of 31 points against Detroit.Detroit is also the team the Celtics are most likely to meet in the playoffs, and Paul Pierce said: "It was good to beat them in the regular season and win the series, but this is a team we're probably going to see in the playoffs."The Pistons didn't lead once during the game against the Celtics, and the end result was somewhat anticlimactic after a close, well-fought game. Source: ESPN Read more:First
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101-Year-Old Training for the London Marathon 2008-03-06 08:40:18 UK: 101-year-old Buster Martin is seeking to become oldest ever marathon runner by reaching the finish line in the upcoming London Marathon
. The attempt will raise money for a charity providing accommodation to families with children in hospital.Martin, an ex-army instructor, already holds the record for the oldest employee in the UK after becoming bored with retirement and returning to work three days a week. Last weekend he finished a half-marathon in 5 hours, 13 minutes."I've said I'll attempt it. I haven't said I'll complete it. If I do make it, all the better... Someone asked me and the money goes to charity so why not? If I finish, I'll do what I always do and have a pint and a fag," he said. Source: Stuff.co.nz Read more:Training
Favre Calls It Quits 2008-03-05 18:34:25 Brett Favre
answered the question everyone was wondering earlier this morning. He has announced his retirement after 17 years in the NFL surprising even his teammates.Favre denies rumors it is because Randy Moss was not courted by the Packers, insisting it is because he ismentally tired. "If I felt like coming back — and Deanna (Favre's wife) and I talked about this — the only way for me to be successful would be to win a Super Bowl," Favre told ESPN. Source: Yahoo
Streaker Crunched by Australian Cricketer 2008-03-05 18:29:31 A streaker who invaded the field during the 10th over of the Australian
innings at the Gabba ground in Brisbane has had his lap cut short by a crunching shoulder charge from powerfully built allrounder Andrew Symonds.Symonds has had a difficult summer after a racial row with Harbhajan Singh and a run of indifferent form. The bone-jarring hit which left the streaker airborne was helped by the fact that Symonds trained with a rugby league club in the off-season.Australian cricketers have a history of not taking kindly to streakers. Former captain Greg Chappell attacked one with his bat in New Zealand and Terry Alderman suffered a season-ending injury taking one down in England. Source: TheAge
Randy Moss Signs New Deal With Pats 2008-03-04 11:22:48 The New England Patriots have renewed their contract with Randy
Moss, offering the receiver a three-year deal. Moss, who broke the NFL record for touchdowns in his first season with the Pats, announced the deal on his Web site.His statement read: "I want to take time out to thank all of the fans for their support and for wishing me well in my return to New England. I'm ready to get back. We have some unfinished business to take care of."Pats coach Bill Belichick said: "What Randy did for our team last year was outstanding. He is one of our most consistent, competitive and team-oriented players and it is undoubtedly a relationship we are excited to continue." Source: Yahoo
Roger Federer Beaten by Andy Murray in Opening Round 2008-03-04 11:19:51 Roger Federer has been shocked out of the Dubai Championships by Scotsman Murray
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. Murray took the first round match 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-4, solidifying Federer's current losing streak. World number one Federer has been struggling for wins recently.Of his loss to Murray, he said: "Obviously, I haven't played much so you don't go in with any expectations, actually. You hope to get past the first round, no matter if it's a guy with no ranking or a guy ranked basically in the top 10."Murray said of beating the Swiss star: "He's the best player in the world, there's no question. The most important thing is to believe that you can win the match." Source: Yahoo Read more:Roger
Kobe Bryant Scores 52 as Lakers Beat Mavericks 2008-03-03 09:05:25 Kobe Bryant
has found form late in the game, scoring 52 points to see the LA Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks
in over time. The Lakers won 108-104 in LA. Bryant proved frustrating for the Mavs, with coach Avery Johnson trying everything to stop him.Johnson said: “We gave him a single look, then we double-teamed him, then we gave him a triple-team and he split the triple-team and scored. We tried to zone him, we tried to funnel him in the trap for a zone and he went the other way."This game was the 22nd time in Bryant's career that he hit the 50-point mark in a game, and the first time so far this season. Source: Yahoo Read more:Kobe Bryant
Evander Holyfield to Face Mike Tyson Again? 2008-03-02 13:12:22 45-year-old Evander Holyfield
has revealed to the Guardian newspaper that he was approached to fight 41-year-old Mike Tyson some months ago and that talks on the matter are continuing.The two heavyweights have faced each other twice in the boxing ring with their last meeting in 1997 ending when Tyson bit a piece of Holyfield's ear off and spat it onto the canvas."It all depends on what they gonna give us - because I'm gonna catch a lot of flak if I say I'm fighting Mike Tyson again. I've already said I don't want to fight Mike no more... if the price is right, I probably would," said Holyfield. Source: Google Read more:Again
Boy Impaled on Goalpost 2008-03-01 16:35:09 Essex: A 16-year-old male is in a stable condition in Basildon hospital after being impaled through the torso on a temporary soccer goal post. Firefighters had to cut part of the post away so he could be transported.Police questioned another boy over the injury but are now treating the incident as an accident. The local council indicated that it is confident that the school is in compliance with national health and safety regulations."A boy has been injured on school grounds in a terrible accident... A full investigation into how this accident happened will take place," said head teacher Philip Bell. Source: BBC
Tall Potential Athletes Answer UK Call for Olympics 2008-02-29 16:10:55 50 potential Olympians have been placed in training camps across the UK after a nationwide appeal calling for tall people to try out for the "Sporting Giants" programme. 3,800 tall people applied, and this was whittled to the 52.The successful Sporting Giants will take part in four Olympic sports; rowing, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball and handball in the 2012 London Olympics
. There are 34 rowers, 7 volleyballers and 11 handballers. UK sport talent manager Chelsea Warr said: "There are so many people out there who don't know how good they could be at sports they've probably not even thought about. This was a mild shake of the tree." Source: ESPN Read more:Potential
9-Year-Old Tennis Girl Banned for Grunting 2008-02-27 16:02:38 9-year-old Lauryn Edwards has been banned from her tennis club for grunting. An opposing player complained about Edwards's grunts, and she was then banned. Edwards looks up to Russian star player Maria Sharapova, whose grunts have caused controversy.Edwards, who has been playing tennis since she was 4, said: "It feels natural to do my noise. I'm not faking it. It makes me play better. When I don't do it, I don't play my best tennis. And now people have told me I can't play if I do it."The tennis club told her father, Duncan, that if he guaranteed she'd stop grunting, she would be allowed back on the court. His reply was, What do they want me to do? Put Band-Aids over her mouth? They made her cry on the court when they told her." Source: ESPN Read more:Banned
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Sharapova Contracts Viral Illness -- Drops Out of Dubai 2008-02-26 18:06:24 Russian champion Maria Sharapova
, who is so far undefeated in 2008, has withdrawn from the Dubai
Championships after she contracted a viral illness. She was due to play her first match there tonight. The Dubai Championships are worth US$1.5 million.Sharapova said in a statement: “Unfortunately I have been battling a virus for several days and it’s reached a point where I’m unable to compete. This is really disappointing to me, but I do intend to come back to Dubai next year..." Source: Yahoo Read more:Contracts
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Amelie Mauresmo Considering Retiring on Poor Form 2008-02-25 16:24:34 Former world number one French national Amelie Mauresmo
is considering retirement after she has won just 8 matches since last July, when she failed to hold on to her Wimbledon title. Mauresmo, 28, lost in the second round of the Qatar Open.Speaking to L'Equipe, a sports magazine, Mauresmo said: "I sometimes ask myself what the hell I am doing, (playing) in front of half-empty stands. In the back of your mind there's always a little something wondering if it wouldn't be better to stop."Of losing in Qatar, she said: "I came to this tournament wanting to do well, but there's always a grain of sand that gets in the works and clogs things up. It's difficult to take." Mauresmo is currently ranked 29th in the world. Source: BBC Read more:Retiring
Hiddink May Hang Up Coaches Hat After Russian Stint 2008-02-25 08:19:40 Soccer coach Guus Hiddink has said that he may stop coaching all together when he is done coaching the Russian
national team. His contract there ends in 2010. Hiddink, 61, said he would like to take a more advisory role in the sport.He said: “If I don’t become a bitter old jealous man by then I might continue. Actually, I’m enjoying my job right now. I get a lot of positive energy working with young people, teaching them a few things. It’s a big motivation for me to keep going.”Hiddink is known as somewhat of a miracle worker. In 1998, he beat the odds and lead Holland to the World Cup semi-finals. In 2002, he repeated the success for the South Korean team, and in 2006, he lead Australia to their first showing since 1974. Source: Yahoo Read more:Coaches
Man Wins £1 Million With 50p Bet 2008-02-24 11:24:01 Yorkshire: An as yet unnamed punter has beaten odds of two million with an eight horse accumulator to turn 50p into £1 million. According to the bookmaker the winning punter has often placed bets with similar odds in the past without much success.According to David Hood, a spokesperson for bookmaker David Hill, the bet will make the punter the first betting shop millionaire when he comes in to collect his winnings."Even a script writer couldn't have dreamt this one up. His first winner was called 'Isn't That Lucky' in the 2.55 at Sandown on Friday afternoon and his last winner was 'A Dream Come True' in the 9.20 at Wolverhampton," said Hood. Source: AnaNova
Manny Ramirez Will Not Ask Red Sox for Extension 2008-02-24 11:19:53 Left-fielding slugger MannyRamirez
has announced that he would love to finish his career with the Boston Red Sox, but he would not go asking for an extension to his contract, which ends this year.Ramirez said: “I want to stay here, but it’s up to them if they want to bring me. But if they don’t want to bring me back, that’s fine. I know I’ll be a free agent after ‘08 so that’s another thing that I’m looking forward (to).”Ramirez's contract has 2009 and 2010 options attached, worth US$20 million each. Manager Theo Epstein said: "Manny’s contract provides for the first of his options to be decided upon at the end of the year and there’s a time for that..." Source: Yahoo Read more:Extension
Marlins Baseball Team Looking for a Few Good Chubby Male Cheerleaders 2008-02-24 11:18:19 The Marlins
are looking to put together a cheer squad of fat guys who can boogie. Tryouts are coming soon for the cheer team, which has been dubbed the Manatees. Real manatees are 1,200-lb. "sea cows" which aren't very coordinated.The Marlins, however, want Manatees who are considerably more graceful -- the rotund gentlemen will be judged on their dancing abilities as they attempt a choreographed routine.The Mantees, who will only get game tickets and bragging rights for busting their moves, are not the first chubby-guy drill team in U.S. pro sports -- that distinction is held by the Chicago Bulls' Matadors. Source: Yahoo Read more:Cheerleaders
Barry Bonds Quibbles Over Typos that Could Mean Unfair Trial 2008-02-22 09:06:02 Baseballer BarryBonds
has complained in official court documents that typos in the prosecution's papers may actually compromise his right to a fair trial. The document said Bonds failed a drug teast in 2001, when in actual fact they meant 2000.Bonds has been accused of perjury after he stated that he never knowingly used performance enhancing drugs. He has pleaded not guilty and has requested the case be dismissed on the grounds that the questions asked him under oath were confusing.The typo caused confusion in the media, as they claimed the government had a new test which proved Bonds had lied.Source: Yahoo Read more:Barry Bonds
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Crickets Players for Sale! 2008-02-22 09:04:56 There will be an auction for cricket players in Mumbai, India. Each player has a “base player fee.” Minimum bid starts at $100,000There are 13 Australians, 11 South Africans, 9 Sri Lankans, 8 Pakistanis, 6 new Zealanders, 3 West Indians, 2 Bangladeshis, 1 Zimbabwean, and 33 Indian cricket players are up for grabs.Source: Yahoo Read more:Players
Pitcher Tejada Refuses to Answer on Mitchell Report Naming 2008-02-21 20:10:36 Former MVP Miguel Tejada
has arrived at Houston Astros training camp being protected from the press by teammates after he was named in the Mitchell
report for allegedly using human growth hormones.Tejada said: "I can't really talk about that situation. Right now, I just want to talk about baseball, because that's really my focus." According to the report, Tejada used steroids in 2003, receiving them from teammate Adam Piatt.The FBI has also launched an investigation, which Tejada also refused to answer. Of playing with the Astros, Tejada said: "I feel like I'm born again, like somebody just signed me from the Dominican."Source: ESPN Read more:Naming
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Jason Kidd Officially a Maverick 2008-02-20 22:15:04 NBA star Jason
Kidd is finally, and officially, back with the Dallas Maverick
s, after much wheeling and dealing. The deal that finally saw Kidd move on to the Mavs was the second between Dallas and the New Jersey Nets in a week.Nets president Rod Thorn said: "This trade provides us with immediate help, most notably with the acquisition of Devin Harris, who we consider one of the rising young point guards in the NBA." Kidd may make a show for Dallas as early as Wednesday night.Source: ESPN
Ecclestone Says Hamilton Attacks "an Isolated Incident" 2008-02-19 21:17:15 Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has spoken out against an anti-racism campaign by the sport's governing body, FIA. Ecclestone said the racism suffered by Briton Lewis Hamilton
in Spain was "an isolated incident".Ecclestone said: "All it does is give attention to people who want attention. I don't think they're fans, and I don't think they were supporting [Fernando] Alonso in particular. They just like to abuse people." Source: BBC Read more:Incident
Australian Smashes WR to Become World's Fastest Ever Swimmer 2008-02-19 12:17:14 Australia: 22-year-old Eamon Sullivan has shattered the world record for the 50m freestyle with a swim of 21.56 seconds. The previous record of 21.64 seconds was set by Alex Popov seven years ago.Just 1 1/2 hours later he took .07 seconds off the Australian
100m record with the third fastest swim of all time in the event. Sullivan planned to go to the Olympics as a 'silent assassin' but this seems unlikely now."I am a bit surprised. When I saw the scoreboard at first I thought it was 22.56sec and I thought 'Crap', but then I saw the 21... I have been the person who lurks in the shadows, but it's good to step out and show what I can do," said Sullivan.Source: Radio Australia Read more:Become
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Rams Player Launches $100 Million Lawsuit Against Patriots Over "Spygate" 2008-02-18 22:13:02 After falling at the last hurdle in their quest for a perfect season the New England Patriots
are facing a $100 million lawsuit from a former St Lois Rams player over the 2002 Super Bowl which the Patriots won 20-17.Based on media reports Willie Gary along with a number of fans alledge that the Patriots taped a practice, giving them an edge. Thhe figure is based on loss of bonuses and endorsements for the players and the fans missing out on a fair game."It is the contention of the plaintiffs that but for the videotaping, known and unknown at this time, and based upon the results of the game by a field goal margin, the outcome of the game would have been different," said attorney Eric Deters.Source: All Headline News Read more:Lawsuit
Actor Billy Crystal Signs on to Play with Yankees 2008-03-12 18:08:42 The New York Yankees
and the MLB have approved a minor league, one-day contract that will see comedian BillyCrystal
playing for the New York Yankees in an exhibition match. The game will play the day before Crystal turns 60.He will be in uniform no. 60 in the game, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Crystal said: “I’ve been waiting 50 years for this call. I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of the Yankees and commissioner Selig."He added: "I know this’ll be tougher than the Broadway Softball League, but I’m looking forward to helping the younger players, which by the way is all of them. Oops, I have to go, Scott Boras is on the phone.” Crystal played baseball in school. Source: Yahoo Read more:Actor
Shirt-Throwing Priest Sent Off 2008-03-12 12:33:58 Paul The Apostle's College was eliminated from their division's soccer championships because of the actions of one of the playing priests who took his shirt off and threw it at the referee in disgust at the 'injustices'.Franco De Rosa, president of minor league club Doria decided to pull his team out of the championships. "We are retiring the team. We are tired of having to submit to injustices every Sunday," he told The ANSA news service. Source: Reuters Read more:Priest
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Serena Back in Winning Form in Bangalore 2008-03-11 12:07:38 US tennis star Serena
Williams has beaten Switzerland's Patty Schnyder in Bangalore
, India to take her 29th career title in singles tennis. Williams won in straight sets, but not easily, ending the match 7-5, 6-3.Serena had some time off before the Bangalore tournament for dental surgery. She said: "A week back I was not even sure I will be able to play, so to win my first title of the year makes it a very special visit." Source: BBC Read more:Winning
Federer Blames Slump on Mono 2008-03-11 12:06:43 World number one Roger Federer has blamed his current lack of superstar form on the viral infection mononucleosis, which causes swollen lymph glands, fever and a sore throat. Federer has now been given the green light on his health.He said: "When I heard it was 'mono', I was actually even more happy to have made the semi-finals of the Australian Open because probably a doctor would have said: 'You're not allowed or can't play'."Federer added: "I finally have the green light and finally I can give 100% in practice again, because it wasn't fun sort of being there sort of halfway. Through… a long career maybe as number one, you have to go through injuries and sickness." Source: BBC Read more:Slump
Linebacker Harrison Arrested After Assaulting Girlfriend 2008-03-10 14:04:17 James Harrison
, the linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers was arrested over the weekend on assault charges, after he hit his girlfriend, 29-year-old Beth Tibbott at her home. He now faces a preliminary hearing on Thursday.Tibbot locked herself in the bathroom of the home during an argument with Harrison and began calling for police help. Harrison then broke down the door, ripped the mobile phone out of her hands and broke it in half.According to an Ohio police report, Tibbot had "red marks" on her face when they arrived, and Tibbot reported Harrison hitting her with an open hand. Harrison fled the scene, only to be pulled over and arrested within minutes. Source: ESPN Read more:Girlfriend
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