Tuesday, April 16, 2013

FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts


An investigation is under way after two explosions near the finishing line of the Boston Marathon left three people dead and at least 140 injured. The FBI has taken over co-ordination of what it described as a "potential terrorist inquiry". Boston police say officers are working around the clock and all leave has been cancelled. At least 17 people are critically wounded, officials say, and the injuries include several amputations. One of the dead was an eight-year-old boy, US media said. In a televised address, President Barack Obama vowed to bring those behind the attack to justice. "We will find out who did this. We'll find out why they did this," he said. "Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups, will feel the full weight of justice." Although he did not use the word "terrorism", a White House official later said: "Any event with multiple explosive devices - as this appears to be - is clearly an act of terror, and will be approached as an act of terror." The first explosion came at about 14:50 local time (18:50 GMT) on the north side of Boylston Street, about two hours after the winners crossed the line. There was initial confusion and panic. Some runners fell to the floor while police and bystanders ran to help those caught in the blast. Then seconds later, another explosion ripped into the crowd further away from the finishing line, between 50 and 100 metres (yards) from the first blast. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris. Rescuers tore down temporary fencing to reach the casualties. Medical officials speak of at least 140 injured, with injuries including severed limbs, shrapnel wounds, cuts and bruises, At an initial news conference, Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis said authorities had received "no specific intelligence that anything was going to happen". He urged people to stay indoors and not congregate in large groups. At a second news conference he said the death toll now stood at three. He said that no suspects were in custody. A search thought to be related to the inquiry was under way at a flat in a Boston suburb, Boston media reported. Police said a search warrant was issued on Monday in the Revere district but provided no further details. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick said Boston would be "open" on Tuesday but that there would be "a heightened law enforcement presence". "There will be random checks of backpacks and other parcels. We are also asking that everyone be on a state of heightened vigilance," he said. FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers also appeared, saying that the inquiry involved city, state and federal officials, but refusing to give any details of the investigation. Details of the victims have also not been revealed, however an eight-year-old boy is said to be among the dead. Quoting a family friend, Associated Press said the boy's mother and sister were also injured as they waited for his father to finish the race. Officers have already begun poring over video and photographs from the marathon. Unconfirmed reports said two other unexploded devices were found near the end of the race but were safely defused. State police officer Roupen Bastajian had just finished the race when he heard the blasts. "I started running toward the blast and there were people all over the floor," he said. "We started grabbing tourniquets and started tying legs. At least 25 to 30 people have at least one leg missing, or an ankle missing, or two legs missing." A doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital said "several amputations" had been performed there. As a massive security operation swung into operation, the Federal Aviation Administration barred low-flying aircraft from within 3.5 miles (5.6km) of the site. Key sites in Washington DC and New York have also seen security tightened. Officials in Washington said no group or individual had so far said they carried out the attack. Shortly after the blasts, a fire broke out at Boston's John F Kennedy Library a few miles away from the explosions. Police said the blaze might have been caused by an incendiary device but it is unclear whether it is related to the explosions. The annual Boston Marathon this year had a field of about 23,000 runners and was watched by hundreds of thousands of spectators. It is held on Patriots Day, a Massachusetts state holiday which commemorates the first battles of the American Revolution in 1775. British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday's London Marathon, the next major international marathon, following events in Boston. (BBC)

Sunday, February 24, 2013

The Hottest Heartbreakers in Sports

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Victoria's Secret's sexiest angel, Adriana Lima is currently married to creepy basketball player Marko Jaric. The pairing has everyone in the world asking, "is she really goin' out with him?" Before Jaric scored the deal of a lifetime, Lima graced the lives of a number of high profile men. In 2001, Lima was linked with rocker Lenny Kravitz. When the pair split in 2003, Lima rebounded with Price Wenzeslaus of Liechtenstein. When they split in 2006, she rebounded with New York Yankees slugger Derek Jeter. Lima briefly dated Brazilian rocker Denny before meeting Jaric in 2006. (MSN)

Friday, January 11, 2013

Lingerie Football League Changes Name to Legends Football League, Removes Lingerie Aspects of Uniform Read more at: http://nesn.com/2013/01/lingerie-football-league-changes-name-to-legends-football-league-removes-lingerie-aspects-of-uniform/


The Lingerie Football League is having some work done. The LFL is undergoing a re-branding process, according to a press release, and it all starts with a name change. The league will now be known as Legends Football League, despite “the tremendous success” of the Lingerie Football League. Since premiering in 2009, the LFL has been named the “nation’s fastest growing sports league” and has even secured the first ever video game deal in the history of women’s sports. Broadcast to “nearly 85 territories around the world,” the LFL has launched international play in Canada and plans to extend its global reach to Australia in 2013 and Europe in 2015. “This is the next step in the maturation of our now global sport,” said the league’s founder, Mitchell S. Mortaza. “While the Lingerie Football League name has drawn great media attention allowing us to showcase the sport to millions, we have now reached a crossroad of gaining credibility as a sport or continuing to be viewed as a gimmick. In the coming years we will further establish this sport in the U.S., Australia, Europe and Asia as the most known form of American football globally. In order to reach the next milestone, we feel the focus has to be the sport and our amazing athletes.” As part of the re-branding, fans of the LFL can expect to see performance wear replace all lingerie aspects of uniforms and “sexy female figures” on logos and designs to be replaced with brand new logos. Read more at: http://nesn.com/2013/01/lingerie-football-league-changes-name-to-legends-football-league-removes-lingerie-aspects-of-uniform/

Hahnemkamm downhill, Kitzbuhel, Austria


Willi Schneider/Rex Features and AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati-In January, skiing's most glamorous meeting - hence Arnie's attendance in 2012 - and the most dramatic and testing event on the World Cup tour. A must-see for Alpinists (MSN News).