England footballer Joe Cole set to become dadSeptember 12th, 2009 LONDON - England footballer Joe Cole is going to be a dad. Cole confirmed that his wife and 'I'm a Celebrity' star Carly is three months pregnant.We are really happy and looking forward to the birth of our first child," the Sun quoted Cole, as saying.
Canada official charged with killing cyclist says he's innocentSeptember 2nd, 2009 Former attorney general says he's innocentTORONTO — A former Ontario attorney general charged with criminal negligence in the death of a Toronto cyclist resigned from his economic development job Wednesday but said he's innocent. Michael Bryant announced his resignation as CEO of Invest Toronto, a corporation tasked with attracting investment to the city.
Frank Lampard gifts his boots to female fanAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - Ace footballer Frank Lampard presented one of his female fans with his boots as she flashed her smile and a shapely figure. The Chelsea midfielder was swept off the feet as his fan whipped off her shirt to reveal her yellow bra after his team won the Community Shield at Wembley.
Speeding Defoe fined nearly 1,000 poundsAugust 5th, 2009 HERTFORDSHIRE - England footballer Jermain Defoe has been fined nearly 1,000 pounds after being convicted of a speeding offense. The 26 year-old Tottenham Hotspur striker was caught by a speed camera driving a Ferrari at 45mph in a 30mph zone in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire in October last year, The Sun reported.
Sailor charged with murder of seaman asphyxiates himself in cell at Camp PendletonAugust 2nd, 2009 Sailor charged with murder commits suicideSAN DIEGO — A sailor charged with murder who committed suicide in the brig at Camp Pendleton asphyxiated himself by stuffing toilet paper in his mouth, according to a U.S. Navy spokesman.
Medical examiner: Lack of motive causes investigators to move cautiously in Steve McNair probeJuly 7th, 2009 Lack of motive slows ruling on McNair girlfriendNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's state medical examiner said Tuesday that investigators have been hesitant to conclude that Steve McNair's girlfriend killed the NFL star and herself because she didn't appear to have a motive, but that murder-suicide is the most likely scenario.
Colombian Footballer Allegedly Kills Fan over TeasingJuly 6th, 2009 BOGOTA - Colombian footballer Javier Florez of the top-flight club Atletico Junior de Barranquilla surrendered to police late Sunday after allegedly killing a fan who teased him about the team's defeat in the recent Colombian Apertura championship final. Florez was driving near his home when several youths teased him over the defeat last week to Once Caldas in the tournament final.
Ky. school system report on football player death says coach followed rules for hot practicesJuly 1st, 2009 Report on Ky. player death: Coach followed rulesLOUISVILLE, Ky.
FIFA to have ceremony to commemorate death of Marc-Vivien Foe before Confed Cup finalJune 22nd, 2009 Foe ceremony to precede Confederations Cup finalJOHANNESBURG — Confederations Cup organizers will stage a pre-match ceremony before the final to commemorate the death of Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe. Foe collapsed and died in the 2003 semifinals against Colombia and, after his death, was found to have a heart condition.
Ronaldo not charged over accident which wrecked FerrariJune 16th, 2009 LONDON - Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo will not be charged over a road accident which wrecked his new 200,000-pound Ferrari, police have said. The car accident took place near Manchester Airport in January.
Oz swim champ Rice may not party at 21June 14th, 2009 BRISBANE - Olympic swim champion Stephanie Rice turns 21 on Wednesday, but the girl who loves a party more than most, will be restricting her celebrations to a quiet dinner with her family in Brisbane, reports The Australian. Rice is currently in the US and returns home on the day of her birthday to be with her family.
Gasquet says he may have picked up cocaine traces at Miami partyJune 5th, 2009 PARIS - Richard Gasquet, facing a two-year ban after testing positive at the Miami Masters, said Friday he might have come into contact with cocaine at a party before the event which he did not play due to injury. The under-fire Frenchman told French radio Europe 1 that a person he did not identify had offered him the drug but he had refused.
Hiddink will be a party pooper even if Chelsea wins FA CupMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Guus Hiddink has admitted he will be a party-pooper even if Chelsea win the FA Cup. Dutchman Hiddink said that he would have to leave Chelsea's party early to join up with his Russia squad to prepare for their World Cup qualifier in Finland.
Woman accused of clubbing a peacock to death with a baseball bat pleads not guiltyMay 30th, 2009 Woman accused of killing peacock with baseball batWAIANAE, Hawaii — A woman accused of clubbing to death a peacock with a baseball bat has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty. The woman was charged with second-degree animal cruelty, which is punishable by up to a year in jail and a $2,000 fine.
Wayne Rooney, Coleen enjoy dinner at London's famous celeb eaterie NobuMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Ace footballer Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen recently enjoyed dinner at the famous celeb eaterie, Nobu, in London. The couple stepped out for dinner ahead of the FA Cup final between Everton and Chelsea.