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| Tuesday, 12-Jul-2011 02:49 |
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Will Genia genius secures Super Rugby title for Queensland Reds
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The scrum-half Will Genia produced a moment of opportunistic brilliance to score a 65-metre try that helped the Queensland Reds to a 18-13 victory over the Canterbury Crusaders and their first Super rugby title on Saturday.
Genia sparked both of the Reds tries, finding a flying Digby Ioane after a poor Crusaders kick, while he seized on Crusaders' indecisiveness around the ruck to sprint 65 metres after the Crusaders had turned the ball over while attacking.
The fly-half Quade Cooper slotted a conversion and two penalties for the Reds in a pulsating match.
Dan Carter scored all of the Crusaders points with a try following his own deft kick that pierced a swarming Reds defensive line, a conversion and two penalties, but that was not enough for their eighth title.
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| Tuesday, 5-Jul-2011 00:59 |
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Still Talking: NFL, Players Meet All Day
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith met again Thursday, expanding talks on a pro football labor deal for the first time this week to include owners and players.
Sitting down with U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan at a Minneapolis law firm were a handful of owners - John Mara of the New York Giants, Clark Hunt of the Kansas City Chiefs, Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots - and players including Jeff Saturday of the Indianapolis Colts, Brian Waters of the Kansas City Chiefs and Domonique Foxworth of the Baltimore Ravens.
Late in the afternoon, the NFLPA had a half-hour conference call to update players, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because details of the labor talks are not being released, said "no big news" was announced but there was the same kind of optimism as last week when negotiations seemed to be making progress.
The latest round of talks aimed at ending the NFL's longest work stoppage ever began on Tuesday, with just Goodell, Smith, their attorneys and staffs. The leaders of the two sides left the table to address incoming rookies an orientation symposium in Florida on Wednesday morning and then flew back to Minnesota.
The location is significant because Minneapolis is where the players have filed a still-pending federal antitrust suit against the owners. The two sides met here for six days of court-ordered mediation under Boylan in April and May.
The July 4 holiday weekend has been floated by some of the members of their respective parties as a rough target for a deal, and that time has nearly arrived.
Owners and players are seeking a deal that would divide revenues for the $9 billion business - the biggest hurdle to clear - and guide league activities for years to come.
John Hancock Jr., a labor law expert in Detroit for the firm Butzel Long who has closely followed the NFL situation, said he believes an agreement could be reached soon, perhaps early next week. He said one sign of progress was the smaller Tuesday meeting and the lack of details and updates being shared.
The recent cordiality between Smith and Goodell, at least in public, also is suggestive, he said.
"Both of them seemed relaxed," Hancock said. "Both of them seemed amiable to one another. This did not look like two guys who are going to continue this strife much longer."
The lockout began March 12 and the hope of everyone with a paycheck dependent on the NFL is that a new deal is struck soon. Training camps are scheduled to open in three weeks with the preseason-opening Hall of Fame game on Aug. 7.
Since players don't get their regular paychecks until the regular season and revenue for the league revolves heavily around Sunday games, the financial urgency arguably hasn't arrived.
Rookies need to start learning their playbooks, though, and teams need free agency to arrange their rosters. Plus, a 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel is still weighing a final decision the legality of the lockout.
"The 8th Circuit is not going to wait forever to issue their opinion," Hancock said. "Who knows what they're going to do, but I'd imagine they've already got their opinion written and they're just waiting to see if they can reach an agreement."
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| Friday, 1-Jul-2011 01:13 |
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Last ditch talks looming to avoid NBA labour showdown
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The NBA could be joining the NFL in a labour freeze as the league and union representing its players have one last negotiating session scheduled before their collective bargaining agreement expires on Thursday.
Representative for the players and owners are scheduled to meet in a New York hotel on Thursday about 12 hours before the midnight deadline and the NBA will be seeking contract changes to offset net losses they claim run to some $300-million.
With the two sides far apart on several financial issues and the players opposed to a new salary cap system, the league could be facing its first work stoppage since the 1998-99 season was reduced by 32 games to 50.
NBA officials have said that 22 of the league’s 30 clubs are losing money, while player union officials have called on the league to revise its revenue sharing provisions to address the problem.
“I think it’s fair to say the revenue sharing will be considerably more robust after a new collective bargaining agreement is entered into,” NBA Commissioner David Stern told reporters after an owners meeting in Dallas this week.
“It’s hard. We’ve discussed principles, ideas and the like. But it’s hard to complete one without the other.”
Stern, however, said revenue sharing alone could not resolve the league’s financial problems.
Negotiations have stalled with the sides far apart on a “soft” salary cap which was set at $58 million per team for the 2010-11 season, with exceptions allowed.
Under the current deal, 57 per cent of basketball-related income is designated for players salaries. Owners would like to reduce that to near 50 per cent.
While NBA owners did not vote to impose a lockout should the sides fail to reach an agreement, they empowered their labour relations committee to take “whatever steps were necessary” to get a new agreement.
“The owners authorized the labour relations committee to do whatever steps were necessary to effectuate a new collective bargaining agreement,” NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver told reporters.
The NFL, seeking to tilt the percentage of some $9-billion in revenue more in favour of owners, locked out their players after their collective bargaining pact expired in March with league operations still on hold.
Commissioner Stern held out hope that a deal could be struck and a lockout avoided, and would not rule out extending the deadline.
“Nothing in this world is absolute,” Stern said. “There’s always time to make a deal.”
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| Saturday, 25-Jun-2011 00:53 |
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Cavaliers take Duke's Irving with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
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NEWARK — The Cleveland Cavaliers took a big step in rebuilding their team Thursday, making Duke point guard Kyrie Irving the first pick and Texas forward Tristan Thompson the fourth pick in the NBA draft. And a record four international players were among the top seven picks.
Irving, the third point guard picked first in the last four years but only the sixth ever, and Thompson will be a start to recovering from last summer's departure of LeBron James.
"I'm really not looking to replace LeBron," Irving said. "Honestly, I'm just trying to be Kyrie Irving and just contribute to the Cleveland organization as much as I can."
The Minnesota Timberwolves used the second pick on Arizona forward Derrick Williams. Then, international players took over the stage.
PHOTOS: Top shots from the NBA draft
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STORY: Bobcats, Bucks, Kings deal
Forward Enes Kanter, from Turkey, went third to the Utah Jazz; Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas went fifth to the Toronto Raptors; forward Jan Vesely of the Czech Republic went sixth to the Washington Wizards, and forward Bismack Biyombo went seventh to the Sacramento Kings, who traded his rights to the Charlotte Bobcats.
In the trade among the Bobcats, Kings and Milwaukee Bucks, the Bucks got veterans Stephen Jackson, Beno Udrih and Shaun Livingston and the 19th pick (Tobias Harris). The Bobcats also got veteran Corey Maggette. The Kings acquired the 10th pick, taking BYU guard Jimmer Fredette, and veteran John Salmons.
The Timberwolves dealt guard Jonny Flynn, the sixth pick in 2009, and the rights to 20th pick Donatas Motiejunas to the Houston Rockets for center Brad Miller, 23rd pick Nicola Mirotic, the 38th pick (Chandler Parsons) and a future first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Indiana Pacers acquired guard George Hill from the San Antonio Spurs for forward Kawhi Leonard, the 15th pick, and the No. 42 selection.
Six who played internationally were picked in the first round. The record is nine, set in 2003. In the first round, 17 forwards, 12 guards and one center (Valanciunas) were taken.
Texas produced the most players in the first round with Thompson, Jordan Hamilton (26th to the Dallas Mavericks) and Cory Joseph (29th to the Spurs). Kentucky and Kansas each had two in the first round.
Three Duke players were picked among the top 33: Irving, Nolan Smith (21st to the Portland Trail Blazers) and Kyle Singler (33rd, to the Detroit Pistons). No Blue Devils were picked last year.
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| Friday, 17-Jun-2011 01:28 |
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Canuck Fans Riot in Vancouver After Stanley Cup Loss
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Vancouver, British Columbia, was left to pick up the pieces this morning after angry fans of the Canucks rioted Wednesday night following the hockey team's 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals.
Police struggled to contain the crowd with tear gas as fires erupted in busy downtown intersections, storefronts were smashed by looters grabbing everything in sight and people dangled from light poles.
The city's mayor described the rioting hockey fans as "hooligans."
"It is extremely disappointing to see the situation in downtown Vancouver turn violent after tonight's Stanley Cup game," Robertson said, according to the Associated Press. "Vancouver is a world-class city and it is embarrassing and shameful to see the type of violence and disorder we've seen tonight.
"The vast majority of people who were in the downtown tonight were there to enjoy the game in a peaceful and respectful manner. It is unfortunate that a small number of people intent on criminal activity have turned pockets of the downtown into areas involving destruction of property and confrontations with police."
Robertson has said that there were no fatalities amid the violence, although police said they have received reports of at least four stabbings. City officials were unable to confirm the reports, according to the Associated Press.
"It's terrible," Canucks captain Henrik Sedin said. "This city and province has a lot to be proud of, the team we have and the guys we have in here. It's too bad."
This year's Stanley Cup was intense, as the Bruins broke both a 39-year streak without a championship and also the hearts of a city that has yet to win the cup. The loss was apparently too much for some fans to bear.
"This is wrong for the city, this isn't the reputation we want," one Vancouver resident told ABC News. "This is not what the people want. Are you embarrassed? Yes, I'm embarrassed."
A similar scene erupted in the city in 1994 after the Canucks' Game 7 loss to the New York Rangers.
The Bruins are the first team in NHL history to win a Game 7 three times in the same postseason. Goalie Tim Thomas won the tournament's Conn Smyth award.
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| Saturday, 11-Jun-2011 01:51 |
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"Ramdev has agreed to take lemon juice and honey"
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Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who continued his fast against corruption for the sixth day on Thursday, has agreed to take lemon juice and honey in the evening, but may be force-fed glucose, a senior district official said here.
“He is not going to break his fast. I have asked him to take lemon juice and honey and he has complied. He will take it in the evening,” R. Meenakshi Sundaram, District Magistrate of Haridwar, told IANS over phone.
“His condition has worsened. So, we requested him,” he added.
“We also requested him to take glucose but he refused.... His body will get the required amount of glucose from honey,” added Mr. Sundaram.
However, the official said if there was a threat to his life, the authorities won’t shy away from forcibly giving him glucose.
“There are symptoms of dehydration in Baba’s body. Glucose is very essential for his body and if there is a threat to his life we won’t shy away from giving it forcibly.... we have to save his life,” he said.
“We have no intention of breaking his fast or hindering his agitation.”
Meanwhile, the authorities have demanded a list of those on fast from the Patanjali Yogpeeth, Mr. Sundaram told reporters.
“There are thousands of people present here. But not all are on fast. After we get the list, we will monitor their health. We would need about 100 doctors,” he added.
Earlier, Chief Medical Officer Yogesh Sharma had examined Baba Ramdev.
“As of now, we don’t find the need to feed him forcefully, but if his condition worsens, we will do that,” he told reporters.
Dr. Sharma said Baba Ramdev’s weight had dropped from 60 to 58.5 kg.
“We are requesting him to take liquids... like milk and juices. It will be better if he ends his fast,” Dr. Sharma added.
Baba Ramdev sat on a fast June 4 at Delhi’s Ramlila Ground to demand the retrieval of black money stashed abroad by rich Indians. He and his followers were forcibly evicted post midnight, after which he returned to his ashram here to continue the fast.
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| Tuesday, 31-May-2011 02:24 |
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30 Seconds With Steve Nash
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Steve Nash, the Phoenix Suns’ star point guard and noted soccer enthusiast, is hosting the fourth annual Showdown in Chinatown, a charity soccer match, on June 22 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Tony Parker, Grant Hill and Brandon Jennings are among the N.B.A. stars playing in the match, which is free and open to the public. Proceeds from an after-hours event will benefit the Steve Nash Foundation. Nash, who lives in Manhattan in the off-season, has recently become an advocate for gay rights and recently lent his voice to a same-sex marriage initiative in New York State.
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We’re used to seeing you still playing in May. What are you doing with the down time? Are you watching the playoffs?
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I haven’t really watched much. Not because I’m not interested; I’ve just been so busy. I’ve been doing a million things. I really haven’t gotten to watch much at all. But I’m following it. I’m interested in it.
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Your good friend Dirk Nowitzki had everyone buzzing with his dominant performance in the Western Conference finals. But he seems like the most underappreciated star of his generation. Why is that?
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A lot of it is just he doesn’t kind of seek attention. He’s not out there doing a lot of things. He’s kind of a private guy. Also, there’s so many guys that are dominant athletes these days, I think they take a up a lot of the media space. Dirk’s not really that type of player. But for me he’s got to be 1, 2 or 3 in the M.V.P. voting this year. He’s one of the great closers in the game, too. I would love to see him win it all.
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How are Dirk’s soccer skills? How come he has never played in the Showdown?
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Dirk’s not a very good soccer player. He’s not horrible — he grew up in Germany and he understands it — but it was never really his thing. He’s always been busy. And it’s a long way from Germany to come back over for it.
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Rick Welts, the Suns’ chief executive, recently announced that he was gay. How do you think he’ll be received by the players?
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I don’t think the players on our team care. Not a lot of guys on the team have a lot of contact with Rick, including myself. Obviously, I have a ton of respect for him and what he does for the organization. I think he’s great at what he does.
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Would the situation be different, maybe tougher, if a general manager or basketball-side executive came out?
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In some ways, it would have been a different story because it would have been more high profile. A general manager can’t hide, really. Obviously, there would have been a whole other segment of questioning. There would be a lot of, ‘Really?’ And then a short period later, everyone’s like, ‘Who cares?’ and moves on.
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Is the N.B.A. ready for an openly gay player?
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If a player in the locker room came out, it would come and go quickly, too. I really don’t think it’s a big issue anymore. I think it would be surprisingly accepted, and a shorter shelf life than maybe we would imagine. I think the time has come when it should happen soon. I think it will be something that won’t take on this life of its own. It won’t be the O. J. trial.
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| Friday, 20-May-2011 02:56 |
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Canadian PM Stephen Harper unveils new cabinet
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Former House of Commons leader John Baird will replace Lawrence Cannon, who was defeated in the federal election.
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Defense Minister Peter MacKay will stay in their current posts.
Mr Harper's Conservative Party won a majority government for the first time since 1988 in the election on 2 May.
Mr Baird was among only a small number of new appointments to Mr Harper's cabinet.
"Canadians can count on this government to pursue measures that create jobs and growth - and reduce and eliminate the deficit," Mr Harper said in a statement.
Mr Flaherty, who has held the position of finance minister since 2006, is considered one of the most influential members of the government.
During his campaign, Mr Harper referred to Mr Flaherty as the "best finance minister in the world", saying he played a prime role in pulling Canada out of its economic recession.
The Conservative government has said it will eliminate the deficit as early as 2014, if it is able to curb government spending.
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| Friday, 8-Apr-2011 01:14 |
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A.J. Green to attend NFL draft ceremony in New York
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As one of the top NFL draft prospects, A.J. Green, the former Georgia wide receiver, has been invited and will attend the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
“It’s getting closer to the draft and I just sent some pictures to my mom of some suits that I bought,” Green told The Atlanta-Journal Constitution on Thursday. “I’m going to New York. I know I’m going to have a great time.”
Green, who left school after his junior season, played 32 games at Georgia, made 166 catches and 2,619 yards and scored 23 touchdowns.
There has been some controversy over whether prospects should attend the league-sanctioned event and shake hands with commissioner Roger Goodell because of the labor dispute with the players.
Green became the 10th player to accept a draft invite, joining UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers, Iowa defensive end Adrian Clayborn, Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones, Purdue defensive end Ryan Kerrigan, Illinois defensive tackle Corey Liuget, Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller, LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson and Southern California’s offensive tackle Tyron Smith.
The draft is set for April 28-30.
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| Thursday, 24-Mar-2011 01:30 |
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Autopsy describes scene at death of ex-NFL player Dave Duerson
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Former Chicago Bears Pro Bowler Dave Duerson set a folded American flag at the head of the bed in which he killed himself last month, an autopsy report revealed.
Duerson, 50, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in February in Florida. A member of the Bears' Super Bowl XX championship team, he had filed for bankruptcy.The autopsy revealed (via the Miami New Times) that Duerson died nude from a gunshot wound to the heart. He had pulled a sheet up to his head and had a gold necklace on.
Documents were laid out on the dining room table and on a second bed in his apartment. He also had two framed certificates and two framed medals near the American flag.
Duerson said before his death that he wanted his brain donated to researchers to determine how concussions from his playing days affected him.
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