Senegalese police say they have arrested 3 who may have stolen from dead Belgian cyclistOctober 14th, 2009 3 theft suspects arrested in Vandenbroucke caseDAKAR, Senegal — Senegalese police say they have arrested three people who may have stolen from the late professional cyclist Frank Vandenbroucke. Police spokesman Daouda Diop said Wednesday that authorities had detained a woman and two men some 40 miles (70 kilometers) north of Dakar.
Belgian cyclist Vandenbroucke found dead in SenegalOctober 13th, 2009 BRUSSEL - Belgian cyclist Frank Vandenbroucke has been found dead in his hotel room while on holiday in Senegal, Belgian media reported Tuesday. Initial reports indicated the 34-year-old died of a blood clot in the lung.
Gun-toting Pa. soccer mom, husband with marital problems found shot dead at home; 3 kids safeOctober 8th, 2009 Gun-toting Pa. soccer mom, husband found shot deadLEBANON, Pa.
Wrestler Ramesh wins World Championship bronzeSeptember 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian grappler Ramesh Kumar won bronze in the 74-kg freestyle category of the World Wrestling Championship at Herning in Denmark thus ending a 42-year-old medal wait in the men's section. According to information received here, the 27-year-old Ramesh lost in the semi-final to Chamsulvarayev of Azerbaijan 0-3 and had to settle for the bronze Wednesday.
Samford basketball player found dead in residence hall; school 'profoundly saddened'September 9th, 2009 Samford basketball player found deadBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The body of a reserve basketball player for Samford was found in his dorm room after he apparently died in his sleep, the school said.
Madhya Pradesh kho-kho team coach found dead in hotelSeptember 4th, 2009 LUCKNOW - The Madhya Pradesh kho-kho secretary and coach M.S. Bhatt was found dead in his hotel room in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district late Thursday night.
Pro wrestler Kurt Angle's hearing on HGH possession, violating abuse order postponed in Pa.August 18th, 2009 Pro wrestler Kurt Angle's hearing postponed in Pa.MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. — A preliminary hearing has been postponed for pro wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle on charges he illegally possessed human growth hormone near Pittsburgh.
Pro wrestler Kurt Angle charged with HGH possession, harassment, other crimes near PittsburghAugust 16th, 2009 Pro wrestler Angle charged with HGH possessionMCKEES ROCKS, Pa. — Pro wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle has been arrested on charges of possessing a human growth hormone and violating an order of protection in suburban Pittsburgh.
San Francisco Giants majority owner Sue Burns dead at 58July 19th, 2009 Giants majority owner Sue Burns dead at 58SAN FRANCISCO — Sue Burns, a part owner of the San Francisco Giants who was close friends with home run king Barry Bonds, has died. She was 58. Burns died early Sunday of complications from cancer, the team said.
Nikola Stanchev, the wrestler who became Bulgaria's 1st Olympic champion, dies at age 78July 13th, 2009 Bulgaria's 1st Olympic champion dies at 78SOFIA, Bulgaria — Nikola Stanchev, the wrestler who became Bulgaria's first Olympic champion, has died, sports officials said Monday. He was 78. Stanchev won gold in freestyle wrestling in the middleweight division at the 1956 Melbourne Games.
Ancelotti jokes that Terry may not captain Chelsea in 2010July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has described club and England captain John Terry as the team's most valuable player and talisman, but astonished everyone by jokingly saying that he may not be skipper in 2010. Terry has been captain Chelsea since May 2005 and England captain since August 2006,
"I think that John Terry is a symbol of this team but I don't know if he will be the captain next season."
"Naturally, I joke," he laughed.
Division II wrestlers, coaches, donor receive punishments for NCAA championship misconductJune 23rd, 2009 NCAA punishes Division II wrestlers, coachesINDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA has penalized five Division II wrestlers, one head coach, two assistant coaches and a donor for misconduct following the national championships in Houston. The NCAA said one wrestler, both assistants and a donor were arrested for public intoxication while another wrestler was arrested for evading arrest in March.
Tainted wrestler stripped of Arjuna AwardJune 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Wrestler Jagdish Singh, who was arrested with banned drugs, Thursday was stripped of his Arjuna Award the government conferred on him in 1998. Jagdish, a Punjab Police inspector, was arrested with three accomplices in Mumbai June 8 for allegedly carrying drugs worth nearly Rs.20 crore (Rs.200 million).
Gazza goes bike riding, enjoys kickabout with nephews to prove he's fitJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - Retired English footballer Paul Gascoigne a.k.a. Gazza, went for a bike ride and enjoyed a kickabout in the park with his nephews to prove his fitness, after he was told that he would be dead in a year if he continued drinking.
Former wrestler, trainer Jesse Takamiyama retires from sumo after 45 years in sportJune 6th, 2009 Jesse Takamiyama retires from sumoTOKYO — Hawaiian wrestler and trainer Jesse Takamiyama retired from sumo wrestling on Saturday after a 45-year career in Japan's ancient sport. Takamiyama, also known as Jesse Kuhaulua, became the first foreign-born wrestler to win the top division championship in 1972.
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October 14th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
We will miss and never forget the great Captain Lou!!