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THE GAME: Musician apologises for fight at basketball match

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Los Angeles – VIJAY SHAH via NICK MOJICA and XXL American rapper The Game, famous for his 2005 release “Hate It or Love It” has found himself at a tricky level in the controversy game after he was made to apologise for fighting a teammate while participating in a basketball match recently, reported online magazine XXL. The musician, real name Jayceon Terrell Taylor, was playing at a Drew League match in the Californian city of Los Angeles when he got into a confrontation with Jarion Henry, a fellow player. In video footage released on the Twitter social network this past Sunday, The Game … Continue reading THE GAME: Musician apologises for fight at basketball match

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SUPPORTING ENGLAND DESPITE THE HATERS: Shop manager stands up against football racists

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Ilford – VIJAY SHAH via ELLENA CRUSE and Ilford Recorder A shop owner of Indian heritage, who was allegedly abused by racists and warned off his show of support by a fellow Indian after adorning his business with the flag of St. George in support of the England World Cup football team has vowed to fight back against the prejudice he suffered by increasing the number of flags flying at his shop, the Ilford Recorder newspaper reported today. The unnamed owner of GMS Heating & Plumbing Spares, Ilford Lane, in the London-Essex town of Ilford, a Sikh Punjabi, declared his backing … Continue reading SUPPORTING ENGLAND DESPITE THE HATERS: Shop manager stands up against football racists

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WRESTLEMANIA 33: Ultimate wrestling extravaganza this Sunday

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Orlando, UNITED STATES VIJAY SHAH and SUNNY ATWAL with AARON CARR, PHIL HAIGH via Penn News and Metro Fans of sports entertainment brand WWE are in for a treat this Sunday as the wrestling highlight of the year, WrestleMania 33, happens this Sunday. This will be a once-in-a-year chance to see some of the world’s greatest wrestlers face off against each other in the ‘squared circle’. In its third decade of existence, WrestleMania will take place at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, United States, the second time this venue has hosted the event since 2008. Around 70,000+ fans are … Continue reading WRESTLEMANIA 33: Ultimate wrestling extravaganza this Sunday

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NEW ENGLAND MANAGER?: Gareth Southgate to interview for top national football job this Monday

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London, UNITED KINGDOM VIJAY SHAH via PA Sports and ESPN FC Current caretaker England football team manager and former international star Gareth Southgate has said he will undergo an interview for the manager’s job this Monday, ESPN FC reported via PA Sports yesterday. Southgate has been the interim manager after previous incumbent Sam Allardyce was expelled from the role last September after becoming embroiled in a corruption scandal concerning players, their agents and FIFA. According to the FA (Football Association, the governing body of English football) chief executive Martin Glenn, Southgate has said he wants to make the role permanent … Continue reading NEW ENGLAND MANAGER?: Gareth Southgate to interview for top national football job this Monday

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A MILLION MILES TOGETHER: UK Olympic gold champion at launch of Newham keep fit drive

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London, UNITED KINGDOM VIJAY SHAH via Newham Council British Olympic champion and gold medallist Christine Ohuruogu returned to her home borough of Newham to help the council’s special keep fit drive Million Miles Together Challenge, which officially launches today and is designed to encourage residents to be more active. The challenge encourages people to go out and get involved in activities such as running, sports, jogging, yoga and dance to help Newham collectively achieve a million miles in a hundred days. The former 400 metres World Champion and the borough’s mayor, Sir Robin Wales, came together yesterday (Friday 30th October) to announce … Continue reading A MILLION MILES TOGETHER: UK Olympic gold champion at launch of Newham keep fit drive

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I’M THE GREATEST: Boxer Muhammad Ali passes away aged 74

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Phoenix, UNITED STATES VIJAY SHAH via BBC Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, who dominated the world’s rings in the 1960s and 1970s, has passed away today at the age of 74, BBC News has reported. The three-times world heavyweight champion, who was famous for the epic ‘Rumble in the Jungle‘, was admitted to hospital recently in the US after suffering a respiratory illness. Formerly known as Cassius Clay, the sportsman changed religion to Islam and renamed himself Muhammad Ali, was plagued by Parkinson’s disease in his later years, but still made an imposing figure in the sports world, and inspired a generation … Continue reading I’M THE GREATEST: Boxer Muhammad Ali passes away aged 74

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015: Newham’s Fanzone

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London, UNITED KINGDOM VIJAY SHAH via the Newham Mag Embed from Getty Images As one of the ‘host cities’ for the Rugby World Cup of 2015, the London borough of Newham has pulled out all the stops to welcome the sport’s fans from across the world to watch and celebrate the dozens of great teams taking part, from Australia to Samoa. As part of the celebrations, the borough has opened a special Fanzone at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Almost 70,000 sports fans from all over the world visited the Park where they were able to view the matches on big … Continue reading RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015: Newham’s Fanzone

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THOMAS MULLER: Is he coming to Manchester United?

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Aveersingh Gopal (contributor) Vijay Shah (reporter) One of the biggest transfer rumours of this new football season is the talk of the town. Reports are coming in of a possible sale of the Bayern Munich forward and German national squad member Thomas Müller to English club Manchester United where he could potentially pocket a hefty £1 million per week. The Red Devils apparently want to put up £60 million for Müller as they seek to capitalise on a recent run of good fortune under the patronage of former Bayern Munich manager Louis van Gaal. They hope by offering him a … Continue reading THOMAS MULLER: Is he coming to Manchester United?

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ASHES 2015: England and Australia to clash again from today

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One of the most intense rivalries in the world of cricket is set to resume today as England face the Aussies for the Ashes. The Test series begins today (July 8) and will run until the 12th. The matches take place at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales – neutral territory for these two intense rivals and cricketing champions. Australia is the 2013-14 champion of the tournament, which began in 1883, and where these two teams vie to take the Ashes, a small urn from the 19th century said to contain the ashes of a wicket. The Australia team, captained by Michael Clarke, … Continue reading ASHES 2015: England and Australia to clash again from today

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PHOTO FEATURE: Mayweather defeats Pacquiao – Facebook reacts

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The much awaited epic boxing match between Floyd Mayweather of the United States and Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines saw Mayweather defeat his opponent on an unanimous decision in what was billed as the ‘fight of the century‘ by fans and the media. This will now be Mayweather’s 48th consecutive bout that has ended in a win, along with 26 knockouts and no losses. The two boxers had been sparring for a box-office bustup for several years, but frequent delays meant the fight had no chance of happening until last night. Pacquiao, in his normal humble manner, congratulated his opponent … Continue reading PHOTO FEATURE: Mayweather defeats Pacquiao – Facebook reacts