May 30, 2010

Bloody stampede at World Cup friendly

A soccer fan injured in a stampede recovers outside the stadium where Nigeria played North Korea in Tembisa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, June 6, 2010. The stampede by fans during the pre-World Cup match at the Makhulong Stadium on Sunday left 14 slightly hurt and one policeman in a serious condition, police said. The stampede started when too many fans had obtained free tickets for the match and stormed the entrance to the stadium

A soccer fan injured in a stampede seen outside the stadium where Nigeria played North Korea in Tembisa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, June 6, 2010. The stampede by fans during the pre-World Cup match at the Makhulong Stadium on Sunday left 14 slightly hurt and one policeman in a serious condition, police said. The stampede started when too many fans had obtained free tickets for the match and stormed the entrance to the stadium

A soccer fan injured in a stampede stands outside the stadium where Nigeria played North Korea in Tembisa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, June 6, 2010.

Police try to stop the fans at the gate of The Makhulong Stadium, where Nigeria played North Korea in Tembisa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, June 6, 2010.

Fans storm into The Makhulong Stadium, where Nigeria played North Korea in Tembisa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, June 6, 2010.

Fans storm into The Makhulong Stadium, where Nigeria played North Korea in Tembisa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, June 6, 2010. Eyewitness News in Johannesburg reported that fans were seen falling under the rush of people when the gates opened. Nigerian football jerseys were in evidence.

Policemen carry a soccer fan injured in a stampede at the stadium where Nigeria played North Korea in Tembisa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, June 6, 2010.

played North Korea in Tembisa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, June 6, 2010. The stampede by fans during the pre-World Cup match at the Makhulong Stadium on Sunday left 14 slightly hurt and one policeman in a serious condition, police said. The stampede started when too many fans had obtained free tickets for the match and stormed the entrance to the stadium

A soccer fan injured in a stampede makes a phone call outside the stadium where Nigeria played North Korea in Tembisa, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, June 6, 2010. The stampede by fans during the pre-World Cup match at the Makhulong Stadium on Sunday left 14 slightly hurt and one policeman in a serious condition, police said. The stampede started when too many fans had obtained free tickets for the match and stormed the entrance to the stadium
(Reuters)

Boston Celtics beat host Los Angeles Lakers 103-94, drawing the best of seven series 1-1 at the 2010 National Basketball Association finals Sunday in Los Angeles.

Boston Celtics beat host Los Angeles Lakers 103-94, drawing the best of seven series 1-1 at the 2010 National Basketball Association finals Sunday in Los Angeles.
(Xinhua)

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk takes photo at the European Athletics Festival Enea Cup athletic meeting in Bydgoszcz, Poland, Sunday, June 6, 2010. Wlodarczyk marked result of 78.30 meters set a world record in hammer throw.

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk competes during the European Athletics Festival Enea Cup athletic meeting in Bydgoszcz, Poland, Sunday, June 6, 2010. Wlodarczyk marked result of 78.30 meters set a world record in hammer throw.
(AFP)

French soccer player Zinedine Zidane (R) challenges British television personality Ben Shephard during a UNICEF Soccer Aid charity match at Old Trafford in Manchester June 6, 2010.

Portuguese former soccer player Luis Figo runs with the ball during a UNICEF Soccer Aid charity match at Old Trafford in Manchester June 6, 2010.

Rest of the World captain Michael Sheen lifts the trophy as his team celebrate after beating England in a UNICEF Soccer Aid charity match at Old Trafford in Manchester June 6, 2010.
(Reuters)

Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts to his approach shot at the ninth hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio June 3, 2010.

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Tiger Woods was running low on gloves on Sunday at the Memorial Tournament as he tried to make up to fans hit by a ball by giving them an autographed golf glove.

Woods hit fans at the first, second and 15th holes while the defending champion ended up shooting an even-par 72 to finish at 6 under and tied for the 19th position.

It has been the worst finish for Woods since 2002 at the Memorial.

Justin Rose won the tournament at 12 shots under par.

(Reuters)

Justin Rose of England poses with the trophy after winning the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio June 6, 2010.

Justin Rose of England holds the trophy as his son Leo and his wife Kate join in the celebration after he won the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio June 6, 2010.

Justin Rose reacts after sinking his putt for par on the 18th hole to win the Memorial golf tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club on Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Dublin, Ohio.
(Reuters)

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( Source: news.cn)

China's He Zi (R) and Wu Minxia compete during the final of women's synchronised 3m springboard at 17th FINA Diving World Cup 2010 in Changzhou, a city in east China's Jiangsu province, June, 6, 2010. He Zi and Wu Minxia claimed the title of the event.

Gold medallist China's He Zi/Wu Minxia (C), silver medallist Russia's Svetlana Filippova/Anastasia Pozdniakova (L) and bronze medallist Canada's Jennifer Abel/Emilie Heymans react during the awarding ceremony for the women's synchronised 3m springboard at 17th FINA Diving World Cup 2010 in Changzhou, a city in east China's Jiangsu province, June, 6, 2010.

Russia's Svetlana Filippova (L) and Anastasia Pozdniakova compete during the final of women's synchronised 3m springboard at 17th FINA Diving World Cup 2010 in Changzhou, a city in east China's Jiangsu province, June, 6, 2010. Svetlana Filippova and Anastasia won the silver medal of the event.

Press centers for the 2010 World Cup in the stadiums across South Africa has been put into use.

(Xinhua)

Canada's Daniel Nestor (L) and Serbia's Nenad Zimonjic hold the cup after defeating Czech Republic's Lukas Dlouhy and India's Leander Paes in the men's doubles final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 5, 2010.

Daniel Nestor (R) of Canada and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia play during their men's doubles final against Leander Paes of India and Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, in Paris, June 5, 2010.
(Reuters)

Francesca Schiavone of Italy poses with her trophy after winning the women's final at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros against Samantha Stosur of Australia, near the Eiffel Tower in Paris June 5, 2010.

Arjen Robben of the Netherlands grimaces as Ibrahim Afellay, right, watches after suffering a hamstring injury during the friendly soccer match Netherlands versus Hungary at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday June 5, 2010. Robben will not fly out to South Africa with the Dutch team in order to determine the exact nature of his injury in a Dutch hospital.

Arjen Robben of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring his first goal during their international friendly soccer match against Hungary in Amsterdam June 5, 2010.

Arjen Robben of the Netherlands reacts after suffering a hamstring injury during the friendly soccer match Netherlands versus Hungary at ArenA stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday June 5, 2010.
(Reuters)

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