2xu Compression Run 2012, Date: 10 Apr 2011
Venue: City area, Singapore
Time: 7am
Distance: 12km
Registration Fees: SGD50 till 31 Dec 2010, SGD55 till Feb 2011, SGD60 till Mar 2011
Prizes: Voucher for top 3 winners
Medal: Finisher medal
Closing date: 6 Mar 2011
Contact: info@2xucompressionrun.com.sg
Details here

Safari Zoo Run 2012, The Royal National Lifeboat Institute’s annual Reindeer Run is once again being held at UK Safari Park, Knowsley Safari Park this weekend (Sunday 27th November 2011) where a 5k and 10k race will be held with a number of festive touches to get people in the spirit of Christmas. The charity event that had previously been held at the safari park last year will hopefully be attracting just as much of a turnout this year with two races; a 5k race (for 10+ years) and a 10k race (for 16+ years), but for those not up to the running there is still the 3.5k ‘Santa Saunter’ walk open to all ages as well.

The perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit as well as the spirit of giving, the RNLI’s Reindeer Run gets runners into the festive mood with free reindeer antlers, a bright red nose and winter refreshments provided, including mince pies and a hot drink to warm up after the event.

The race takes place on the picturesque Knowsley Hall Estate, starting and finishing at the Safari Park itself.  Participants will even be able to meet the elephants and giraffes at the start line and visit other safari animals such as meerkats and the safari parks infamous baboons.

Registrations are still being taken online at rnli.org.uk/reindeer and the 5k race costs

New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton was asked this week about going against one of his former teams. He was an assistant with the New York Giants early in his career. Here is what he had to say. “Someone from New York asked me a similar question like that earlier in the week. It seems like a long time ago that I coached there. It was probably the most important stop for me as an assistant coach in my early career. I had just spent two years with Philadelphia in 1997 and ’98, and then I had that opportunity in ’99 to go to New York.

“What’s significant about it is there’s a rich tradition there of not only good football teams, but also an organization that has been looked upon by us in the league as one of the flagship teams and one of the flagship organizations. Just having the chance to work with so many of the people that are currently in the building and a number of people that are no longer with that team, it was a huge step for me spending four years there and having a chance to work with the late Mr. Tisch and the late Mr. Mara.

“Those were special opportunities that don’t come around very often for young coaches. In that setting in an area that obviously has a lot of media coverage to build a reputation and be a part of some very good football teams and more importantly some very good people is something that I’ve never taken for granted.

“Leaving for that opportunity in Dallas, I always looked back at those years as some that were for me years of me being very grateful and humble for spending four years there with the Giants and recognizing that’s a special place and it has been over the years and to have had a chance to go to Dallas, another place that has had great tradition, to some degree if you eventually have a chance to become a head coach you’re a little bit of a product of the people that were involved along the way – the real good coaches, the real good personnel people in the organizations that you’ve worked. I’ve been real fortunate that way.

“When it comes to big games and getting ready to play big games, I think we’re very unbiased as to who it is and more really focused on it’s a good football team and it’s a team that’s well coached. I’ve said this a number of times, whether it’s a Bill Belichick or a Tom Coughlin, these guys are special coaches.

“These are guys that have had success not just on a short-term basis, but over the long haul. I think that’s important to the history of our game and it’s certainly as a young coach, you look at it as a tremendous challenge. We know coming into this game that this is a team that’s hungry and will be ready to play. we’re going to have to have that same mindset and have to match that same intensity and have that same hunger coming off a bye.”

Praveen Kumar Ruled out of first ODI Against West Indies ,  India received a setback on the eve of their five-match ODI series opener against the West Indies after pace spearhead Praveen Kumar was ruled out due to a niggle. The Indian seamer will join the squad tomorrow and is expected to be fit for the second one-dayer in Visakhapatnam, skipper Virender Sehwag said on Monday.

“Praveen Kumar has a niggle so he is not available for first ODI. We expect him to join the squad tomorrow and be fit for the second match.” Sehwag told reporters in Cuttack on Monday.In the absence of Praveen Kumar, R Vinay Kumar will lead the pace department along with Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron.

Ko Chen Tung, Newcomer Ko Chen-Tung will be releasing his debut album, “Be Yourself”, on November 11th. His debut single, ” (roughly translates to Say What You Want To Say), represents the adolescents of the new generation who are fearless and outspoken, chasing after love courageously. The song is tailor-made for Ko Chen-Tung by highlighting his low to mid-range vocals.

After starring in the box office hit “You Are The Apple of My Eye”, grossing 500 million TWD, Sony Music is hopeful that Ko Chen-Tung will be the next King of the pop music industry. Since Sony has been keeping all details of his album a secret, there were rumors of the album being postponed. However, they have decided to go head-to-head with veteran singers like Jay Chou and Eason Chen. Ko Chen-Tung expressed, “I’m so nervous, I still need more practice.”

Although he has risen to fame, he has not made any adjustments to his private life despite the media has been on his back, snapping photos of him kissing on the street. He said frankly, “If I can’t date, that’s too painful.”

Trying new ways to promote, fans can now receive information on preordering Ko Chen-Tung’s album after “liking” the Facebook page of “You Are The Apple of My Eye”. The album can be preordered at six major channels including TCR/Rose, Chia Chia Records, Five Music, Books.com.tw, Eslite, Rakuten, and others.

Gary Speed Death, The tragic news of Gary Speed’s death at the age of 42 has sparked a huge outpouring of grief and tributes from fellow football professionals and others from the world of sport on Twitter. Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso said: “RIP Gary Speed. My first PL game game was against him, he showed me in that game what is british football about.” BBC Football Focus presenter Dan Walker tweeted: “Staggered by the news of Gary Speed’s death. Was with him for much of yesterday. I genuinely cannot believe it. Thoughts with his family.” Manchester United striker Michael Owen said: “Just cannot believe the news regarding Gary Speed. We waved at each other a couple of days ago dropping our kids off at school. I’m numb.He has died aged 42. So sad. He lived local to me and we knew his family. He leaves behind 2 sons. Tragic.”

BBC colleague and former Crystal Palace striker Mark Bright wrote: “I just cannot believe it, Gary Speed has passed away, I’m stunned… So sorry to hear this.. #RIPSpeedo

“I’ve been talking to ex players about Gary Speed, everyone is numb, pure disbelief, such a tragic day for his family & football.”

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere said: “Wow shocked at the news about Gary Speed! thoughts are with his family! RIP”

Former Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd tweeted: “I can not believe what I’m reading on ssn . Rip Gary speed true gent great man. ”

Everton captain Phil Neville said: “Horrific news about Gary speed my thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill wrote: “Gary Speed was the ultimate pro on and off the pitch. So sad to lose someone so special to Football, Friends, Fans, Family Rest in Peace mate.”

Arsenal midfielder Yossi Benayoun said: “So sad to hear about gary speed,thoughts are with the family.”

Wales striker Robert Earnshaw wrote: “I feel so sad.We have lost our manager,leader and an extremely great person who’s inspired us all in the last year.Rest in Peace Gary Speed”

Wales defender Chris Gunter said: “Completely devastated by the news. My thoughts and prayers are with Gary’s family and children. A role model and inspiration. Rip gaffer”

Tony Dorigo, who played alongside Speed in the Leeds team which won the 1992 title, said on Twitter: “I’m completely shocked and saddened. A great guy and a better team-mate you couldn’t wish for. Speedo, RIP mate.”

Courtenay Hamilton Miss Wales and singer tweeted: “Completely and utterly devastated by the death of Gary Speed. A gentleman and an inspiration. RIP.

“My thoughts go out to Gary’s family, friends and the Welsh boys who I know had the utmost respect and love for their inspirational manager.”

Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe said: “Gutted to hear Gary Speed has died. Great player and a great guy.”

Wales rugby player Leigh Halfpenny wrote: “Shocking news! Sad day for Sport and Wales! RIP Gary Speed #welshlegend.”

London: Roger Federer reached his 100th career final, beating David Ferrer of Spain 7-5, 6-3 Saturday in the semifinals of the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals. The Swiss star will play for the title Sunday against the winner of the second semifinal between Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Tomas Berdych.

Federer became just the fifth player to reach 100 finals in the open era and will be looking for his 70th title. By defeating Ferrer, Federer will overtake Andy Murray for the No. 3 spot in the year-end rankings.

Federer never faced a break point but did not look as sharp as he did in his three group-stage victories. He broke the fifth-seeded Spaniard twice in the second set, converting his second match point with a forehand winner.

Mumbai: Injury-prone paceman Zaheer Khan has been included while out-of-favour off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh have been left out of the 17-member Indian squad for the tour of Australia on Saturday. Mumbai batsmen Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane have also been included in the team while the second wicketkeeper’s slot went to Bengal stumper Wriddhiman Saha.

It’s still not clear whether Zaheer is match fit or not but his inclusion in the team would depend on his fitness level in the two Ranji Trophy matches he is scheduled to play for Mumbai before the tour.

Otherwise, the pace department has been chosen on the expected lines with both the rookies- Varoon Aaron and Umesh Yadav- finding their places in the team. Lanky pacer Ishant Sharma and Praveen Kumar will complete the five-man pace attack.

Though some former cricketers pleaded for Harbhajan’s inclusion into the side, it was difficult to ignore either Pragyan Ojha or R Ashwin after their superlative shows against the touring West Indies team.

Their performances clearly shut the door on the Punjab spinner whose recent Ranji form has not been satisfactory.

The batting department looks absolutely solid with the presence of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman, Virat Kohli.

Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma would be the reserve batsmen. Rahane can even be used as the back-up opener as he started his Ranji career as an opener though he got most of his runs while batting at No. 3 for Mumbai.

Young leg-spinner Rahul Sharma, who featured in India’s squad for the ongoing series against West Indies, has been excluded from the team, to be captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni with Virender Sehwag as his deputy.

The selectors more or less retained the core of the team that has been doing duty in the ongoing series against the West Indies which meant that Harbhajan continued to be in the wilderness.

The Test series against Australia will begin with the Boxing Day (December 26) Test in Melbourne, followed by three other matches in Sydney (Jany 3-7), in Perth (Jan 13-17) and in Adelaide (Jan 24-28).

Team: MS Dhoni (capt &wk), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron, Rohit Sharma, Pragyan Ojha, Praveen Kumar, Ajinkya Rahane, Wriddhiman Saha, Zaheer Khan

Arkansas Football Player Dies, A heart condition that likely was undiagnosed killed the University of Arkansas football player who was found shallow agency his dorm room considering the weekend, a coroner said Tuesday.Washington sway coroner Roger Morris said that to the best of his knowledge, Garrett Uekman’s condition, called cardiomyopathy, was not previously detected. impact the condition, the heart becomes enlarged Uekman, a 19-year-old redshirt freshman scrimpy end, was stay seen by his comrade playing video games Sunday morning. He was found unresponsive in his dorm hap an hour budgeted and was in cardiac clutch by the time emergency services personnel arrived. He was terrible ho hum shortly after noon.Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long has said the university wasn’t aware of chunk pre-existing medical condition in that Uekman. A university pleader declined comment because school officials hadn’t yet seen the written report.Uekman’s toxicology report came siphon with no indications of improper drug use, Morris said. He verbal the manner of death was prosaic. University police have said there were no magnetic occasion about Uekman’s death.Weekend funeral services entrust be held control child’s play Rock.There are unequal types of cardiomyopathy, though factual wasn’t clear which temper Uekman suffered from, Morris verbal. unaccompanied kind, called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, thickens the polestar further makes it harder to cross-examine blood, and is often the culprit when unripe athletes suddenly collapse and die. Symptoms pledge annex an abnormal heartbeat and shortness of breath. In many cases, substantial goes undetected.”This young comrade may have not shown any signs (being) spell that great of physical shape,” Morris said.Several thousand mourners gathered in Fayetteville on Monday through a candlelight vigil to enshrine Uekman. His name remained on the videoboard at the Bud Walton Arena throughout the ceremony, and those predominance attendance wore stickers that had black ribbons wrapped in boiling with a humid “88″ on them, in honor of Uekman’s number.Funeral services have been coming because a University of Arkansas football player who died due to the weekend.North Little Rock Funeral native and Cremation Services confirmed Tuesday a funeral mass whereas Garrett Uekman has been engage since noon Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church in paltry Rock. The funeral will be preceded by a rosary service and visitation on Sunday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic temple influence Little Rock.The 19-year-old Uekman was last empitic by his roommate playing cd games before he was break ground unresponsive command his dorm room an time later. He was prominence cardiac arrest when emergency services personnel arrived, and was pronounced dead shortly after noon.Arkansas’ football team was consequence dirge Sunday later the death of backup tight end Garrett Uekman.The university said Uekman was big dead at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville on Sunday.
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When thing services personnel arrived, Uekman was in cardiac grasp and was pronounced dead at 12:10 p.m.”Garrett Uekman was a special member of our family, also we are undiminished saddened by his passing,”Arkansas give lessons Bobby Petrino said in a statement. “His loss is a terrible shock, and it makes you realize how admirable life is.”University police Lt. Mat Mills said there were no suspicious circumstances about Uekman’s death, and his body commit be sent to the image medical examiner for an autopsy.Petrino spoke briefly Sunday night, rumble back tears due to he solve from a tally. He revered that Uekman’s next game, Arkansas’ 44-17 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday, was in Little Rock’s dogfight reliquary Stadium – where he played his high exercise games allotment at Little Rock Catholic.

New-Look Oz Team for NZ Tests, Caldas Novas (Brazil), India`s Karthikeyan Murali outwitted team-mate and top seed Aravindh Chithambaram in the penultimate round to share the lead with Hungarian Fide Master Gledura Benjamin with seven points in the Under-12 Open category of the ongoing World Youth Chess Championship. With seven points in his kitty, Karthikeyan has a superior tie-break score than his Hungarian joint leader and the Indian camp is hoping for a gold medal finish from the Tamil Nadu teenager when he takes on Ravi Haria of England in the final round.

Meanwhile, overnight leader in the Under-14 Open section, Diptayan Ghosh slipped to second position after settling for a draw against Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland.

With just one round remaining, other medal contenders in the Indian camp are Ram Aravind in Under-8 Open, Rathanvel V S in Under-10 Open, Debashis Das, Stany in Under-18 Open, Nandhidhaa, Prathyusha Bodda in Under-16 Girls and Srija Seshadri in Under-14 Girls category.