The outbreak of swine flu, that has killed more than 150 people in Mexico, has also affected the football world with the semfinals and final of the CONCACAF section of the under-17 World Cup, scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday, having been cancelled — world governing body FIFA has confirmed on their official Web site. CONCACAF, the confederation that governs football in central and north America, has decided to follow the lead of the Mexican government in order to safeguard the health of players, fans and those involved in the staging of the competition
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Hewitt claims U.S. Clay Court Championship
Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt claimed his first ATP Tour title in over two years as he beat Wayne Odesknik of the United States in the final of the U.S.
Postcard: New York’s Unemployed Olympians
Elia Roldan had just received a new lab coat with her name embroidered on the pocket.
Tyra Banks tells Oprah of her own abuse
It’s the story that has brought dating violence into the national spotlight. Police responded to a 911 call alleging domestic violence between singers Chris Brown and Rihanna last month. Later that day, both pulled out of planned appearances at the Grammy Awards, and Brown turned himself into police
A Brief History of Chinese Internet Censorship
One of the sharpest challenges yet to China’s stifling attempts at Internet censorship comes in the form of a lowly alpaca. Actually, the alpaca-like creature starring in online videos and lining Chinese store toy shelves is a mythical “grass-mud horse” — whose name in Chinese sounds just like a vulgar expression involving a sex act and, well, your mother.
Computer model says UNC will win tournament
Here’s a hot tip: The University of North Carolina is going to win the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. At least that’s the prediction of Joel Sokol, a Georgia Tech professor whose statistical model correctly selected the Final Four, championship game and winner of last year’s tournament
Iran to send female skier to Winter Games
Iran is to send a female skier to the Winter Olympics for the first time at next year’s Games in Vancouver, Canada, the head of the Islamic Republic’s ski federation told state media Monday. The chosen competitor will ski in “full Islamic dress,” Iran’s National News Agency reported.
War Games in the South China Sea: Behind the U.S.-China Spat
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and China’s Foreign Minister, Yang Jiechi, both agreed on Wednesday that China and the U.S
The doctor who saved Man Utd star’s career
It only takes one injury to end an athlete’s career. Anything that impairs an athlete’s performance could mean they’re no longer good enough for the top flight — that’s why the best athletes need the best treatment if they’re to recover from injury. Manchester United star and England international footballer Owen Hargreaves is known for his versatility and exceptional work rate, but in 2008 his season was cut short by tendonitis
The man who saved Man Utd star’s career
It only takes one injury to end an athlete’s career. Anything that impairs an athlete’s performance could mean they’re no longer good enough for the top flight — that’s why the best athletes need the best treatment if they’re to recover from injury.