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Pistorius will be sentenced on July 6

Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced on July 6 for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the judge in the High Court in Pretoria said Wednesday at the end of a three-day court hearing. “This matter is postponed to Wednesday the 6th of July for sentencing,” said judge Thokozile Masipa. …

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Gritty minnows Iceland hold Ronaldo’s Portugal

Hungary 2 Austia 0 Iceland 1 Portugal 1 Saint-Étienne, France | AFP | Minnows Iceland earned a 1-1 draw with Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal on their European championship debut as the superstar forward failed to score as he equalled his country’s apparence record. A superb finish by Nani gave Portugal the …

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Pistorius ‘must pay’ says Steenkamp’s father

Reeva Steenkamp’s father broke down in court on Tuesday as he told a dramatic sentencing hearing that Oscar Pistorius must “pay for his crime” for murdering his daughter three years ago. The Paralympic athlete killed Reeva Steenkamp, a model and law graduate, in the early hours of Valentine’s Day in …

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Pistorius back in court for sentencing hearing

  Oscar Pistorius returned to court Tuesday a day after being described as a “broken” man who should be hospitalised rather than jailed, as he attended sentencing for the murder of his girlfriend three years ago. The double-amputee killed Reeva Steenkamp, a model and law graduate, in the early hours …

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Italy down Belgium, Pique bails out Spain

Belgium 0 Italy 2 Spain 1 Czech 0 Paris, France | AFP | Graziano Pelle sealed a stunning start to Euro 2016 for Italy as the Azzurri condemned highly-fancied Belgium to a 2-0 defeat on Monday. The Red Devils are the highest ranked side on show in France, but were …

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Bale not England’s only worry, says Rooney

Marseille, France | AFP | Wayne Rooney insists England will not focus on Gareth Bale’s threat when they look to bounce back in Euro 2016 against Wales on Thursday. England were stunned by a late equaliser by Russia in Marseille in their opening Group B match. England centre back Gary …

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Tragedy strikes Nigeria football again as Amodu dies

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Saturday that Amodu, 58, died after complaining of chest problems. On Wednesday, Keshi, 54, died suddenly in the southern Benin City. Amodu, four-time Super Eagles coach, also died in his sleep in the same city. Amodu, who qualified Nigeria to two World Cups, in …

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