May, 2016

Prince Ali angry at ‘betrayal’

Prince Ali Bin al Hussein has accused Gianni Infantino of a “complete betrayal” of world football’s member associations for giving the FIFA Council power over key committees.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/10285153/prince-ali-accuses-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-of-complete-betrayal

McMillan promoted as NBA Pacers head coach

Nate McMillan, pictured on February 15, 2012, is appointed head coach of the Indiana PacersThe Indiana Pacers appointed Nate McMillan as head coach on Monday, replacing Frank Vogel after the team refused to renew his contract, a statement said. McMillan, who had spent the last three seasons working alongside Vogel as associate head coach, takes over after signalling his desire for the top job. "I truly believe Nate is the right coach for us at this time," Pacers president of basketball operations Larry Bird said.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/mcmillan-promoted-nba-pacers-head-coach-182315964–nba.html

Rooney not our top striker – Shearer

Wayne Rooney is no longer England’s number one striker, says former national team captain Alan Shearer.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/36305496

Protera Technologies Launches Protera FlexBridge℠ HANA & S/4 HANA Migration Accelerator Services

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Source: http://www.1888pressrelease.com/protera-technologies-launches-protera-flexbridge-8480-hana-pr-589552.html

Head of U.N. Women says irking opponents comes with the battle for equality

Mlambo-Ngcuka, Undersecretary-General and Executive Director, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN), addresses the session 'Ending Poverty through Parity' in the Swiss mountain resort of DavosBy Belinda Goldsmith LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As the head of U.N. Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is used to people rolling their eyes when she starts to talk about women's empowerment and the need for equality for girls globally. Men, young people, religious leaders and the media are all targets for Mlambo-Ngcuka who says it is essential to get support to address and end prejudices against women in order to achieve the U.N.'s goal of achieving gender equality by 2030.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/head-u-n-women-says-irking-opponents-comes-130205814–nfl.html

O’Brien sprinter scores again

Washington DC returned to winning ways with a comfortable success in the Listed Coolmore Stud Power Stakes at Navan.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/racing/race-report/10282995/washington-dc-scores-again-in-power-stakes-at-navan

Russia ‘sorry’ and ‘ashamed’ of cheats

Russia is “ashamed” of cheating athletes but its ban should be lifted for the Rio Olympics, the country’s sports minister has said.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/36295481

NBA’s Dragic on fire as Heat scorch Raptors

Slovenian star Goran Dragic (L) was outstanding as Miami squared the best-of-seven series at 3-3 to set up a decisive final duel in Toronto on SundayGoran Dragic scored 30 points as the Miami Heat roared back to level their Eastern Conference semi-final series with a 103-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Slovenian star Dragic was outstanding as Miami squared the best-of-seven series at 3-3 to set up a decisive final duel in Toronto on Sunday. Dragic also had seven rebounds and four assists as Miami seized an early lead before gradually pulling away from the Raptors.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/nbas-dragic-fire-heat-scorch-raptors-030900274–nba.html

Bumble’s Blog

David Lloyd on the England squad for the first Test with Sri Lanka, rubbing shoulders with the stars at the BAFTAs and riding on steam trains with Bob Willis and Paul Allott…

Source: http://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/10281119/bumbles-blog-england-can-make-a-big-move-forward-this-summer

Mother Gives Birth in Backseat of Honda Fit, Plaza Honda answers Twitterverse’s Call

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