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Pistorius judge attacks 'scandalising' media coverage Tue, Jun 4, 2013By Peroshni Govender PRETORIA (Reuters) - A South African judge postponed the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius on Tuesday and criticised the media for sensationalist … More »
- Factbox - South African athlete "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius Tue, Jun 4, 2013
(Reuters) - Here are some facts on South African athlete Oscar Pistorius. Born on November 22, 1986, in Johannesburg. Born without fibulas, he has both legs … More »
- 'Blade Runner' Pistorius set to return to court in murder case Mon, Jun 3, 2013
PRETORIA (Reuters) - South African athletics star Oscar Pistorius is set to attend a court hearing in Pretoria on Tuesday in his first formal appearance since his … More »
- Pistorius lawyer demands answers over bloody leaked pictures Fri, May 31, 2013
By Peroshni Govender JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Lawyers for "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius demanded answers from South African police and prosecutors on Friday after … More »
- Sochi 2014 Winter Games medals revealed Thu, May 30, 2013
By Karolos Grohmann ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - The Sochi 2014 Olympics medals got their first public airing on Thursday with organisers unveiling the prizes … More »
- Sporting centre officially opens Wed, May 29, 2013
The new headquarters for almost 20 sporting bodies have officially opened at a national training centre in west Dublin. … More »
- Lady Luck finally smiles on Kanaan at Indy 500 Mon, May 27, 2013
By Steve Keating INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Proving no good deed goes unrewarded, an emotional Tony Kanaan was paid back in full by a young fan and an old friend … More »
- Charmed Kanaan wins Indy 500 in 12th attempt Sun, May 26, 2013
By Steve Keating INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - With a good luck charm he had given to a sick child back in his pocket, Brazilian Tony Kanaan won his first Indianapolis … More »
- Mother's pride at son's VC honour Tue, May 21, 2013
The mother of a "supremely courageous and inspiring" British soldier who died as he protected the lives of his comrades in a battle with Taliban fighters in … More »
- Pistorius rules out track return this year - report Mon, May 20, 2013
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, will not compete in any events this year, … More »
- Capital street signs up for sale Tue, May 14, 2013
Distinctive black aluminium finger signs which have directed Londoners and tourists to world famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are to be … More »
- Baftas: Olivia Colman Wins Two Awards Mon, May 13, 2013
Olivia Colman has won two Bafta awards for two different roles, while Ben Whishaw has been named best leading actor for Richard II. … More »
- Life's a beach for misty-eyed Harry Sun, May 12, 2013
Being chased by a female beach volleyball player may rank highly on most men's wish lists, but for Prince Harry fantasy became a reality. … More »
- Harry backs Warrior Games ideal Sat, May 11, 2013
Prince Harry evoked memories of London 2012 when he helped light the cauldron that started America's Warrior Games for injured servicemen and women. … More »
- Prince Harry Joins Action At US Warrior Games Sat, May 11, 2013
Prince Harry has taken part in the torch relay at the fourth annual Warrior Games in Colorado Springs. … More »
- Harry's hopes for UK Warrior Games Sat, May 11, 2013
Prince Harry has said he hoped to bring America's Warrior Games for injured servicemen and women to the UK. … More »
- Prince Harry Honours US War Dead At Arlington Fri, May 10, 2013
Captain Harry Wales has paid tribute to fallen US servicemen and women calling them his "comrades-in-arms". … More »
- London 2012 still going for gold Mon, Apr 29, 2013
The coverage of London 2012 has picked up three gongs at the Bafta TV Craft Awards. … More »
- Special TV award for Balding Sun, Apr 28, 2013
Broadcaster Clare Balding is to be honoured at the TV Baftas next month in recognition of her on-screen achievements. … More »
- London Olympics: Many Tickets 'Too Expensive' Wed, Apr 24, 2013
The high cost of tickets for Olympic medal sessions in athletics, track cycling and swimming has been criticised by the London Assembly. … More »
- Olympic Stadium sells out fast for Bolt's London return Fri, Apr 19, 2013
By Keith Weir LONDON (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of tickets for Usain Bolt's return to the scene of his London Olympic victories sold out within 75 minutes of … More »
- H&M to dress Sweden's Olympians in sportswear push Wed, Apr 17, 2013
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Fashion firm H&M will clothe Sweden's Olympic teams at the winter and summer games, bringing a global audience for a growing line of … More »
- Boston Marathon bombing: Britons feared among injured Mon, Apr 15, 2013
Britons are feared among the injured after two explosions rocked the Boston Marathon killing two and injuring dozens of people. … More »
- Gold medal hero launches academy Sat, Apr 6, 2013
Six-time Paralympic gold medallist David Weir has launched an academy to help the elite athletes of the future. … More »
- Pistorius' Brother In Court Over Road Death Wed, Mar 27, 2013
The brother of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has gone on trial accused of killing a woman in a road accident in 2008. … More »
- Pistorius Murder Case Detective Leaves Police Thu, Mar 7, 2013
The detective originally leading the Oscar Pistorius murder investigation has resigned from the police force, it has been announced. … More »
- Prime-time Marie Curie TV advert 'will engage people on subject of dying' Thu, Feb 28, 2013
A heart-rending television advert that aims to challenge our attitudes to death is to be aired for the next three weeks in prime-time slots on ITV. … More »
- John Penrose MP: You might think I’d say this – Tourism is the key to jobs Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Weston-super-Mare MP and former Tourism Minister John Penrose speaks up for the British tourism sector in light of the Olympic successes of 2012. … More »
- Pistorius Told Friend: 'I've Killed My Baba' Sun, Feb 17, 2013
The best friend of Oscar Pistorius has told how the athlete rang him the night his girlfriend was shot and said: "I've killed my Baba. God take me away." … More »
- Pistorius: Girlfriend's TV Show Goes Ahead Sun, Feb 17, 2013
A reality show featuring the dead girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius has aired, as his family says the paralympian is numb with grief over her death. … More »
- Oscar Pistorius To Appear In Court Fri, Feb 15, 2013
The Paralympic and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius is to appear in court charged with murder after allegedly shooting dead his girlfriend at his home in South … More »
- Oscar Pistorius Charged Over Girlfriend Murder Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Paralympic and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting dead his girlfriend at his home in South Africa. … More »
- School PE Lessons Are Failing, Finds Ofsted Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Children are not playing competitive sport to a high level and physical education lessons in school are failing to improve fitness, a new report has claimed. … More »
- Diamond meet to mark Games anniversary Thu, Feb 14, 2013
The Olympic Stadium will stage three days of athletics in July, including one devoted solely to Paralympic competition, British Athletics has announced. … More »
- One Million Dollar Bionic Man Makes Its Debut Tue, Feb 5, 2013
A million-dollar bionic man - complete with artificial organs, synthetic blood and robot limbs - is set to go on display at the Science Museum in central London. … More »
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