Jay z physically attacked by beyonce's sister video

A New York City hotel expressed shock on Monday that security camera footage of a fight in an elevator, apparently involving the rapper Jay Z and his sister-in-law Solange Knowles, ended up being posted on a celebrity website. The video was published online on Monday by the California-based news outlet TMZ, which claimed the footage, taken from the inside of an elevator in Manhattan’s Standard hotel, showed an altercation between the pair as they were leaving a party there last week. It was not known how TMZ obtained the material, which appeared to be recorded on a camera as it was played back on a security monitor.Jay Z was ferociously assaulted by Beyonce's sister Solange ... who was wildly kicking and swinging at him inside an elevator ... and the attack was captured on surveillance video ... obtained by TMZ. According to our sources, it all went down at a Met Gala after party last week at the Standard Hotel in NYC. In the video ... Jay Z, Beyonce and Solange step into the elevator ... and then Solange goes crazy, screaming at Jay before unleashing a violent attack. A large man -- who appears to be a bodyguard -- attempts to hold Solange back, but she manages to connect at least 3 times. At one point Solange throws a kick and Jay grabs her foot, but never attempts to strike her. Beyonce stands by without getting physically involved. And this is interesting. When you look closely, you see the bodyguard hit the emergency stop switch on the 12th floor -- mid fight -- presumably to keep the fight private.

Conchita Wurst from Austria wins Eurovision 2014

Austria has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with Rise Like a Phoenix, sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. The 25-year-old performer, whose real name is Tom Neuwirth, took the Eurovision crown in Copenhagen despite initial expectations that the eye-catching performance would be too controversial in socially conservative countries. "We are unity, and we are unstoppable," she said after winning the glitzy competition with 290 points compared with 238 points for runner-up the Netherlands, in what Eurovision fans had anticipated would be a more closely fought race. So Conchita Wurst came out on top and Molly Smitten-Downes didn't win. It was inevitable really, wasn't it? But it was tense until the closing stages (for Austria if not for the UK) on a thoroughly epic night of Eurovision brilliance. There were plenty of memorable moments from Poland's raunchy routine as they tried to sex up their Eurovision entry, hamster wheels, an appearance from Gina G and ladders several storeys high. Next year it will be Austria's turn to host the biggest Eurovision party so keep up with all the Eurovision news and reaction on our dedicated page - or read on to see how the night unfolded...Conchita Wurst won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with a score of 290 after a grandiose James Bond-theme-like ballad, Rise Like a Phoenix, before a TV audience of around 180 million people in 45 countries. UK hopeful Molly Smitten-Downes came in seventeenth place with a score of just 40 with her song Children Of The Universe. 'This is dedicated to everyone who believes in a future of peace and freedom,' a tearful Conchita said as she accepted the trophy from Denmark's Emmelie de Forrest, who won the contest last year. 'We are unity and we are unstoppable.' Glittering prize: Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs the song Rise Like A Phoenix after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014

Dr Dre - Hip Hop's first Billionaire ( Celebrates With Tyrese )

Dr. Dre is poised to become the rap world’s first bling-ionaire. The music mogul all but confirmed Friday that Apple was buying Beats Electronics, the company he co-owns that makes the good doctor’s wildly popular Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, for $3.2 billion. And he did so Compton-style. “First billionaire in hip hop, right here on the motherf-----g west coast,” Dre is heard saying in a NSFW video that appeared on R&B singer Tyrese Gibson’s Facebook page. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that the iPhone maker was close to inking a deal with Dre that would make the 49-year-old former chief of Death Row records hip hop’s highest roller.Dr. Dre is in for a massive windfall if Apple buys Beats Music. But will the rumored deal actually make him hip hop's first billionaire as he has claimed? That's not so clear. The music mogul and Beats co-founder said as much in a video posted on Facebook that went viral Friday. "The first billionaire in hip hop, right here from the motherf----n West Coast," Dre says. But estimating Dre's net worth is difficult, given that Beats is privately held. Beats did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Dr. Dre's headphones and audio streaming company, Beats, appears close to being acquired by Apple for $3.2 billion. The Beats deal would be the biggest purchase in Apple's history and likely make Dr. Dre rap's first billionaire.

Morreu Jair Rodrigues Morte de Jair rodrigues

Brazilian musician and singer, a pioneer of the funk in the country. He is the father of Luciana Mello and Jair Oliveira, who also followed in his footsteps and became musicians.His career began when he crooned in São Carlos during the mid-to-late-1950s. He also participated in various functions with Radio São Carlos. In 1958, Jair joined the São Carlos military reserve. At the start of the 1960s, he gained popularity in the state capital as a singer on various television programs for new musical talent. In 1965, he and Elis Regina successfully sang together on "O Fino da Bossa", a television program on TV Record. In 1966 Jair sang at the "Record Festival" with the song "Disparada" by Geraldo Vandré and Théo de Barros, this time in conjunction with Quarteto Novo. Known for singing sambas, Jair surprised the audience with a beautiful interpretation of the song. "Disparada" and Chico Buarque's "Banda", sung by Nara Leao, were the favorites. The competition ended in a draw. From that moment on, his career took off and his talent experienced decades of success. Jair released an album a year and performed hits such as O Menino da Porteira, Boi da Cara Preta e Majestade o Sabiá. He has toured Europe, the United States and Japan. In 1971, he recorded the samba-enredo Festa para um Rei Negro for GRES Acadêmicos do Salgueiro from Rio de Janeiro.

Strong earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits Mexico

An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude has shaken parts of Mexico, causing buildings to sway in the capital. The US Geological Survey said it was centred near the town of Tecpan de Galeana in southern Guerrero state, about 190 miles (300km) south-west of Mexico City. It was also felt in the resort city of Acapulco, the Associated Press says. There are no reports of any damage or injuries but frightened office workers ran into the streets in the capital. Engineer Daniel Rodriguez, 55, fled his second floor office. "At first it felt like a jolt and then it started to move," he told AFP news agency.a strong earthquake rattled Mexico’s southern Pacific coast on Thursday, causing panic as far away as the capital, but little damage was reported. The temblor had a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 and an epicenter near Tecpan de Galeana in Guerrero state, about 60 miles northwest of Acapulco, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It struck at noon and was 15 miles deep.\ Some roofs collapsed near the epicenter, but there were no immediate reports of serious injuries, government officials said.A 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Mexico City on Thursday, rattling buildings and prompting office evacuations, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake epicenter in the western Mexican state of Guerrero at a depth of 14.9 miles just inland from the Pacific Coast. No tsunami alert was triggered. The USGS initially said the quake was of 6.8 magnitude, and had reported it was much shallower. A quake of that magnitude can cause damage to buildings, especially poorly designed structures.

New 'Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes' Trailer Shows All Out War

20th Century Fox dropped a full trailer for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes this morning, a solid five months since the initial teaser. I wrote a lot about Fox’s relative patience in terms of its X-Men: Days of Future Past campaign, and the same goes for this one. Aside from snippets from interviews and teases in various Summer Movie Previews, there wasn’t much known about the plot. What we now do know is that if the first film was a loose variation on Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, this one is closer to Battle for the Planet of the Apes. What’s interesting, especially for a franchise that already has a third entry marked for release July 29, 2016, is that this second film seems to have skipped a film in the larger story.20th Century Fox just released the second trailer for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." The film is the sequel to 2011's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" which starred James Franco. While Franco will appear via flashback video in this film, Gary Oldman and Jason Clarke ("Zero Dark Thirty") will star along with Keri Russell ("The Americans") continuing the story of Caesar, the ape from the first installment. Here's the synopsis from Fox: "A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species." In the new trailer for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, our good pal Caesar is still working on his language development, and also working on that thing where he's amassed an army of his own kind that will end up ridding the planet of humans once and for all. At least, that's where we all assume this thing is headed. What with the "Planet of the Apes" in the title and all. For now, though, it looks like Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, and their band of simian-flu survivors are going to try their hand at making peace with the apes. Not if Gary Oldman has anything to say about it, of course.

Real Valladolid vs Real Madrid 1-1 ~ All Goals & Highlights

Good evening and welcome to Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Real Valladolid and Real Madrid at the Jose Zorrilla. The home side enter the match off the back of a 1-0 win over Espanyol at the weekend and another three points this evening would move them out of the relegation zone. Madrid, meanwhile, know that victory would move them above Barcelona into second and to within two points of leaders Atletico Madrid. Humberto Osorio's late equaliser lifted Real Valladolid out of the relegation zone and severely dented Real Madrid's title hopes in a 1-1 draw at the Jose Zorrilla stadium. Sergio Ramos lifted Los Blancos fans, who watched Cristiano Ronaldo go off injured early on, by hitting a superb free-kick to give the visitors the lead after they had to weather a storm from the hosts. But just as they looked to have tied up the points, Osorio headed home in the closing stages to give his side a lifeline and leave Madrid almost needing a miracle to win the title.Real Madrid's treble ambitions appear to be over as a late equaliser for struggling Real Valladolid dented their hopes of winning the Spanish title. Defender Sergio Ramos put Madrid ahead with a powerful 25-yard free-kick into the roof of the home net. But without injured duo Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo, who was substituted after nine minutes, the visitors lacked genuine attacking threat.

Manchester City vs Aston Villa 2014 (4-0) ~ All Goals & Highlights

That’s the way to do it. No alarms and no surprises greeted Manchester City last night. It was tense, for a while, but the best team won — the match and, most probably, the league. A point against West Ham United on Sunday will do it, given the plus-13 goal difference advantage over Liverpool. The fourth goal of the game was Manchester City’s 100th in the Barclays Premier League this season, an amazing achievement no matter the budget. There are plenty of teams who have spent a few quid winning the title but, if the finale goes according to plan, few will have done it with as much style as City. They need four goals to overtake the 103 scored by Carlo Ancelotti’s Chelsea team in 2009-10.MANCHESTER CITY 2-0 ASTON VILLA: 90 minutes stand between Manchester City and their second Premier League title after Edin Dzeko hit a decisive second-half double before Stevan Jovetic scored late on to send Manuel Pellegrini's team to the top of the table. City are certain to reclaim the championship they surrendered to Manchester United last season when they play West Ham at home on the final game of the season. They lead nearest rivals Liverpool by two points, who now need a miracle to realise their dream of becoming champions for the first time in 24 years. Meanwhile Sunderland secured top flight safety after defeating West Brom 2-0.Manchester City's Edin Dzeko scores his second goal during the Premier League game with Aston Villa. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images For Manchester City everything is now in place. Manuel Pellegrini's team took their time before showing why they are champions-in-waiting, but once they shed their inhibitions they quickly rattled off the goals that took them to 100 for the season and made the arithmetic simple. Anything but a defeat in their final game and City will have sealed their second title in three seasons.

'Shovel fight girl' Miranda Fugate alive and well

A fake story stating that the 16-year-old Miranda Fugate Lockwood has succumbed to injuries has gone viral. A Vine video showing a girl hitting another girl in the head with shovel has gone viral on Internet. The video garnered over 530,000 tweets and 79,000 revines. Several Twitter users said that the video was funny, but soon a report on the fake death of the girl hit by the shovel went viral.A website Huzlers.com reported that the girl named 'Miranda Fugate Lockwood' has died after suffering head injuries. But apparently, the girl's actual name is Miranda Lynn Fugate.A fictitious article claiming that a US teen died after being hit on the head with a shovel has been revealed as a hoax after the girl in question tweeted “I'm not dead.. Idk why there's rumors [sic] saying I am.” A video of Miranda Fugate scrapping with a fellow Ohio-teen identified as Emily Powers went viral earlier this week after an eight minute video was uploaded online. The clip has since been remixed various times with the footage spliced together with everything from Mortal Kombat sound effects to clips from children’s TV show Dora the Explorer.Huzlers, which is a satire website, in their report stated that at first the injury seemed to be minor, but later Miranda temporarily lost one ear's hearing. Doctors said that Miranda died of severe head trauma, according to Huzlers. "She was a good girl. I mean, she was sort of a bully, but she did not deserve to get molly whooped like that, especially with a shovel right to the head". Emily will not be charged with second degree murder, but instead man-slaughter as she was only protecting herself, and succeeded," Miranda's mother said, according to Huzlers. However, the story turns out to be hoax as Miranda is alive. The person who uploaded the first video of shovel fight has posted another video clarifying that Miranda is alive.

Mark Jackson fired by Warriors

Last year, it was George Karl, Lionel Hollins and Vinny Del Negro. This year, so far, it is Mark Jackson. Continuing an N.B.A. trend of teams firing coaches after successful, 50-victory seasons, the Golden State Warriors fired Jackson on Tuesday, ending a three-year tenure in which the Warriors vaulted into one of the better, more entertaining teams in the league. The move, based more on personality conflicts than on-court coaching acumen, creates an opening to lead a young, rising team led by the All-Star guard Stephen Curry and a franchise with a voracious fan base and plans to move to a new arena across the bay in San Francisco in 2018.The Warriors fired coach Mark Jackson on Tuesday, just three days after being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.Jackson, 49, was hired by the Warriors in 2011 after a 17-year playing career and seven-year broadcasting career. He had one year remaining on his contract. “Mark Jackson has had a big impact on the improvement of our team and the success that we’ve had over the last couple of years,” Golden State owner Joe Lacob said in a statement. The Golden State Warriors have fired Mark Jackson, ending the franchise's most successful coaching tenure in the past two decades but also one filled with drama and distractions. General manager Bob Myers thanked Jackson in a statement Tuesday for "his role in helping elevate this team into a better position than it was when he arrived nearly 36 months ago." Myers said it was a difficult decision but that the Warriors "simply feel it's best to move in a different direction at this time." The Golden State Warriors fired coach Mark Jackson Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition on anonymity because the firing had not been made public. The Warriors were 51-31 this season and that was the best regular season record since the 1991-92, when they were 55-27. That was also the last time the Warriors reached the playoffs two consecutive seasons.

Met Gala 2014: Red carpet trend report, from Beyonce’s lace and Rihanna

It’s the Oscars of fashion, so they say, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art annual gala fundraiser. For the Costume Institute’s summer exhibition “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” about America’s own British-born couturier (at his career height in the post-War mid-century with clients such as Mrs. William Randolph Hearst and heiress Millicent Rogers), all of New York, celebrity, model and designer boldface turned out in their finery. The edict? For the $25,000-a-plate affair, it was a dress code of white tie for gentlemen, presumably because of British-born event doyenne (oh and Vogue editor-in-chief and Conde Nast creative director) Anna Wintour’s Downton Abbey fantasy of liveried foot soldiers at every turn. If she ever had a cameo the show, you just know she’d be in cahoots with Thomas. Accordingly, London-based Turkish-Canadian designer Erdem (Moraglioglu) instagrammed a photo of himself getting ready in Gieves & Hawkes white tie, ever the accommodating Canuck.If there is one night of the year when you can be sure that the fashion won't disappoint, it's the Met Gala. And this year was one for the books. Yesterday evening the biggest designers, editors and celebrities came together to deliver some truly spectacular ensembles. Blake Lively literally stole the show in a curve-hugging Gucci number, Victoria Beckham proved, once again, that she is a fashion force to be reckoned with and Beyoncé was, well, just being Bey.Lupita Nyong'o has quickly become not only the sweetheart of the fashion world, but of the whole world. Everyone has waited with bated breath to see what amazing gown she shows up in on the red carpet next. So it's no surprise that she knocked it out of the park again for the 2014 Met Gala in a jaw-dropping Prada dress. What is a surprise is how literal the starlet took the "decorations" aspect of the theme, sporting a headband and feather embellishments. What do you think of Lupita's bold look? The Met Gala is arguably the biggest night in fashion. Everyone who is everyone makes an appearance, but just because the most talented designers, models and celebrities come together on one red carpet, that doesn't always mean the fashion is fantastic. In fact, many stars tripped up, landing themselves a spot on the worst-dressed list. Lena Dunham wore an unflattering strapless dress, Kate Upton looked like she raided a costume store to find her gown and Lupita's ensemble just confused the sh*t of out us.

Crystal Palace 3-3 Liverpool: Brendan Rodgers concedes title

At first, Luis Suarez almost appeared to be smiling, in a bemused, rueful, funny-old-game sort of way. And then the final whistle blew and reality hit him. He dissolved in tears and pulled his shirt over his head until nothing of the man was visible. And that is how he stayed, all the way to the tunnel. Steven Gerrard pushed away the prying eye of the television cameras. The pain was too personal. Now they know how AC Milan must have felt in 2005, or West Ham United at the end of the FA Cup final a year later. As of 79 minutes, Liverpool were three goals ahead of Crystal Palace, three points ahead of Manchester City and had cut their rivals’ goal-difference advantage to six. Now they could wait in the hope those pale blue eyes would blink.Brendan Rodgers's men were three goals up midway through the second half but Damien Delaney and two goals from Dwight Gayle handed Manchester City a huge advantage Brendan Rodgers's men knew that only a victory would suffice at Selhurst Park after City, who now sit one point behind the Reds with a game in hand, edged to a seemingly crucial 3-2 triumph at Everton on Saturday. That result left Manuel Pellegrini's men, who wrap up their season with home games versus Aston Villa and West Ham, at the summit thanks to goal difference. For large parts of the game against Palace, it appeared merely a question of how much Liverpool could eat into City's nine-goal lead after Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez added to Joe Allen's first league goal for the club. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says "there is no doubt Manchester City will go on and win" the Premier League title, after his side's 3-3 draw at Crystal Palace. "Criminal" defending allowed Palace to come back from 3-0 down with just 11 minutes remaining thanks to Damien Delaney's goal and two from Dwight Gayle. Although a point took Liverpool back to the top of the table with one match to play, City have a game in hand.Whether or not he believes it, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says there's another twist to come in the title race and if Liverpool are to capitalise on any prospective Manchester City slip-ups against Aston Villa or West Ham and win their first championship since 1990, they must successfully negotiate what could be a tricky hurdle at Selhurst Park tonight.

Elena Baltacha after she dies aged 30 from liver cancer

Andy Murray was among a number of players to stand on court and pay tribute to the former British No1 Elena Baltacha with a minute's silence at the Mutua Madrid Open on Monday. Baltacha died of liver cancer early on Sunday morning aged 30. Several high-profile players, including Murray and his brother Jamie, observed the tribute on Centre Court at the Manolo Santana Stadium before the start of the tournament's night session. Baltacha was diagnosed with the illness in January, two months after retiring from tennis and only weeks after she married her long-time coach, Nino Severino. "We are heartbroken beyond words at the loss of our beautiful, talented and determined Bally," Severino said in a statement released by her family.When yet another attempt to turn around British tennis was launched almost 10 years ago, the buzz phrase was "we need warriors". In Elena Baltacha, they already had one. She might have been a kind, friendly and irrepressibly positive 'warrior', but Baltacha's aggressive baseline style reflected an inner steel that pulled her through far more serious matters than tennis matches. A conversation in 2012, when she was 28, summed up her spirit. It began with an expectation that she would announce her retirement and ended with talk of her reclaiming the British number one spot.The thoughts of the tennis family are full of grief, sadness and support after learning of the passing of Elena Baltacha on Sunday morning. The former British No. 1 died of liver cancer, aged 30. Affectionately known as ‘Bally’, the Scot had retired from the WTA Tour in November 2013, before being diagnosed with cancer in January, just a few weeks after her wedding to coach, Nino Severino. During her career, Baltacha reached a career-high World No. 49 in the WTA Rankings and won 11 singles titles. Aged 19, she was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a chronic liver condition that compromises the immune system.Elena Baltacha, the former British No1, has died from liver cancer at the age of 30. Tributes for Baltacha flooded in on Monday, the former top-50 player described as "one of the shining lights of British women's tennis of recent generations". Baltacha, who was diagnosed at the age of 19 with primary sclerosing cholangitis – a chronic liver condition that compromises the immune system – died peacefully in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to a statement released by her family. The Scot was diagnosed with liver cancer in January, two months after retiring from professional tennis and shortly following her marriage to Nino Severino, her long-standing coach. "We are heartbroken beyond words at the loss of our beautiful, talented and determined Bally," Severino said in a statement. "She was an amazing person and she touched so many people with her inspirational spirit, her warmth and her kindness

WWE Extreme Rules 2014 Full Show Predictions [WWE 2K14 SIMULATION]

WWE returned last night with the first major event since Daniel Bryan's sensational WrestleMania triumph one month ago. Here we round up the results and key storyline developments.The pre-show “weeLC” Match: El Torito defeated Hornswoggle. This could have been on the main card, it was that good. Surprisingly good, even. A number of tables were destroyed and a few ladders were used, mainly due to interferences from Los Matadores and 3MB. El Torito delivered a springboard senton through a miniature table on Hornswoggle for the win. 1. Cesaro defeated Rob Van Dam and Jack Swagger (Elimination match). Swagger was the first to be eliminated after receiving a Five Star Frog Splash from Van Dam. Cesaro then picked up the win after a Neutralizer onto a trash can to Van Dam. 2. Alexander Rusev defeated R-Truth (two-on-one handicap match). Xavier Woods didn't really have a huge part to play in this match so the “handicap” aspect of the bout was never really in play. Rusev won by submission with The Accolade, taking his winning streak even further.Outside of WrestleMania last month, I thought Extreme Rules was the best WWE pay-per-view in quite some time. While there have been some good matches here and there on WWE pay-per-views lately, the events from top to bottom left a lot to be desired. However, that was not the case Sunday night at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J. I thought the card delivered overall and it made for an enjoyable show.Daniel Bryan put his WWE World Heavyweight title on the line against Kane at Extreme Rules, and things quickly got out of hand. Bryan and Kane took the fight backstage at the Izod Center, where Bryan knocked out the Big Red Machine with a crowbar. The match had to end in the ring to be official, so in order to get Kane back to the ring, Bryan loaded him on a forklift and drove him to the ring himself.

Real Madrid 2:2 Valencia All Goals & Highlights

Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible late acrobatic strike helped keep Real Madrid's bid for the treble alive. Valencia seemed set to take all three points from the Santiago Bernabeu but the Ballon d'Or winner rescued his side once again, swivelling his body magnificently to convert Angel di Maria's cross. The inspired goalkeeping of Diego Alves had kept Ronaldo at bay for almost the entire game, but the Portugal striker had the last laugh.Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible late acrobatic strike helped keep Real Madrid's bid for the treble alive. Valencia seemed set to take all three points from the Santiago Bernabeu but the Ballon d'Or winner rescued his side once again, swiveling his body magnificently to convert Angel di Maria's cross. The inspired goalkeeping of Diego Alves had kept Ronaldo at bay for almost the entire game, but the Portugal striker had the last laugh, volleying home with the back of his heel to score his 50th goal of the season.Real Madrid failed to take full advantage of slip-ups by the leaders Atlético Madrid and Barcelona when they needed an acrobatic Cristiano Ronaldo volley in stoppage time to rescue a 2-2 home draw with Valencia. A Real win would have put them level on 85 points with second-placed Barça, who drew 2-2 at Getafe on Saturday, with a game in hand but they stayed third on 83 points with three games left. Atlético, who like Barcelona have two matches remaining including the meeting between the teams at the Camp Nou on the final day of the season, are top on 88 points after they lost 2-0 at Levante earlier on Sunday. Valencia took a surprise lead in the 44th minute at the Bernabéu when Jérémy Mathieu nodded in a Dani Parejo corner before Sergio Ramos levelled with another header in the 59th.

Manchester United 0-1 Sunderland: Highlights

David Moyes' spirit lingered at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon as Sunderland became the latest club to break a long-standing record and claim their first league victory at Manchester United in 46 years. Fulham And Cardiff City Relegated From Premier League (PICTURES) Sebastian Larsson's first half-volley from Connor Wickham's cross in the was enough on another uninspiring afternoon from the dethroned champions, whose interim manager, Ryan Giggs, suffered his first defeat in charge. Sunderland's win has condemned Cardiff City and Fulham to relegation, after they lost 3-0 and 4-1 at Newcastle United and Stoke City. The Black Cats are not assured of safety, but with two games remaining should be confident of consolidating their Premier League status ahead of next weekend's final round of fixtures.This was a return to the bad old days under David Moyes. Plodding, impotent and characterless: these type of pejoratives were supposedly banished in Ryan Giggs's brave new Manchester United world. Instead, the old quality deficit again glared. Only when Danny Welbeck was introduced in the closing part of the contest did the champions regain some kind of potency via his willingness to take the fight to Sunderland.Sunderland moved within touching distance of Premier League survival with a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford to halt Manchester United’s most temporary of revivals under the charge of Ryan Giggs.For United it was more of what has been seen for much of the season under David Moyes rather than the improvement witnessed in last week’s demolition of Norwich and hopes for a quick return to the glory days of which Giggs was such a big part on the pitch. A lackluster performance saw a properly rejuvenated Sunderland get the only goal through a fine Sebastian Larsson volley on the half-hour mark. The win could have been made far more comfortable had efforts from Emanuele Giaccherini and Fabio Borini been a couple of inches either way and found the net rather than the woodwork. But with United spurning what precious few chances they did create in the second half, Sunderland were able to hold on without undue drama for another massive three points.

Everton vs Manchester City 2-3 All Goals and Highlights 03-05 2014

They played like a team that, barring something extraordinary, can now be thought of as champions-in-waiting. Manchester City recovered from the early setback of Ross Barkley's stunning goal. They lost Sergio Agüero to injury and – classic City – they made life unnecessarily difficult for themselves in the final stages. Yet Manuel Pellegrini's side held out and the sums now are simple. Two more wins will return the Premier League trophy to their side of Manchester. They came so close to making a pig's ear of it against QPR on the final day two seasons ago that their supporters should not get overly presumptuous just yet. All the same, Aston Villa and West Ham should be obliging opponents for a team that has just ended Liverpool's 27-day spell on top of the league.Edin Dzeko scored twice to help Manchester City to a difficult 3-2 win against top-four chasers Everton as Manuel Pellegrini's side head to the top the of Premier League. Ross Barkley opened the scoring with a brilliant strike from 25-yards out after 10 minutes, but City were soon back in it after Sergio Aguero rifled the away side level. Minutes after scoring, Aguero was forced off with injury but his strike partner Dzeko filled his shoes admirably with two goals either side of half-time.nchester City will win the Premier League title if they win on the final day of the season, but Everton certainly didn't make their day easy on Saturday. Ross Barkley scored one of the best goals of the season to kick the match off, but City fought back with three goals of their own, then held off a late Everton charge to win 3-2.Manchester City took a significant step towards claiming the Premier League title as they returned to the top of the table on goal difference with victory at Everton. Liverpool were looking to their neighbours to do them a favour and beat City - and their hopes were briefly raised when Ross Barkley's spectacular early strike put Everton ahead.So there is no curse and the bogey ground does not exist. Only once had Manchester City won at Goodison Park in their previous 16 attempts and this was supposedly the arena in which their championship challenge might falter. But talents such as Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri are no respecters of mystical old English traditions. Nor is a club that has seen more than £1billion lavished upon it since 2008. City forged a new reality at Goodison Park as the season that has ebbed and flowed like never before took what must surely be its final twist. Manchester City are champions elect. True, it wasn’t easy. In the end they stumbled across the line, hanging on for a 3-2 win. And Everton, who finally relinquished the struggle for Champions League football, never faltered in their efforts.

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers results, NBA playoffs 2014

mian Lillard drained a game-winning three with 0.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers eliminated the Houston Rockets with a 98-99 victory. Chandler Parsons gave the Rockets a two-point lead with a putback, but Lillard responded with a huge shot out of an inbounds play. Here's the the series-sealing shot from Lillard in GIF form Damian Lillard’s swagger is so deep that you might drown in it if you aren’t careful. The Portland Trail Blazers’ All-Star point guard hit that three-pointer at very end of regulation with his team down two points at home against the Houston Rockets. That’s called a game-winner and a series-clincher. Moments earlier, Chandler Parsons had given the Rockets a 98-96 lead with his own awesome put-back. That left 0.9 seconds, and the Blazers had the ball on a midcourt inbound.

SpiderMan 2 Clevver Review - The Amazing SpiderMan 2

Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is one of Hollywood’s summer big budget movies. It cost $250 million to make and another $150 million to market around the world. Sony Pictures hopes its stunning special effects will bring in the money. But it is Spiderman's humanity and idealism that speak to people all over the world. Marc Webb’s 3D sequel The Amazing Spider-Man 2, starts as Peter Parker, the young man under the Spiderman suit, is graduating from high school and preparing to take on the world. The film dazzles with its special effects, but filmmaker Marc Webb says the superhero's optimism and youthfulness are the biggest draw for young people. “Which is kind of a magical thing because we are in a world that is divided by borders, by religion, by politics and these characters, the characters that everybody can find something in, can penetrate people in a very special way as we travelled the world," said Webb.

Protests mark May Day around the world

MOSCOW — Tens of thousands of Russians marched through Red Square on Thursday as part of May Day celebrations in the first such display of Soviet-era-like ceremony since 1991 — the year the communist Soviet Union dissolved. "For the first time, stages will be filled, and 5,000 (labor) veterans will stand on the tribunes of Red Square," Sergei Chernov, chairman of the Moscow Labor Union Federation, was quoted by ITAR-Tass as saying, ahead of the march, which is being seen as part of President Vladimir Putin's efforts to stoke patriotic feelings following Russia's annexation of Crimea. As many as 2 million people were expected to be on hand for the event organized by Russian labor unions, which are mostly loyal to the Kremlin. In the end, about 100,000 people participated in the celebration, some holding signs saying: "Let's go to Crimea for vacation" and "Putin is right." Russian flags fluttered through the crowd.Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets around the world to mark International Labour Day, including in Turkey, Hong Kong, Moscow and Jakarta. In Istanbul, police dispersed on Thursday hundreds of protesters who tried to defy a ban on demonstrations on the city's Taksim Square on the anniversary of clashes that prompted a nationwide protest movement. The square has been the scene of protests that have dogged the government for months. After giving a final warning, hundreds of riot police backed up by water-cannon moved in on protesters in the Besiktas district as they tried to breach the barricades leading up to the symbolic square, an AFP reporter said on Thursday.Thousands of activists are attending a May Day rally in honour of veteran political campaigner Tony Benn and rail union leader Bob Crow who died within days of each other last month. The traditional May Day event in London, which celebrates workers' achievements, will honour the two men, who died within a few days of each other earlier this year.It’s May 1! Hooray! But what even is May Day, and why should we be excited? Well I’ll tell you why… What is May Day? The first day of May, or Beltane, marks the start of ‘the season of warmth and light’. That’s summer to you and me. What makes May 1 so special? Today is the mid-point between two seasons – spring and summer. Another important mid-point is November 1 – between autumn and winter. But no one really cares because winter is rubbish.

Meet Daisy Ridley, The 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Cast Member

The official announcement of the “Star Wars: Episode VII” cast is a mix of familiar faces from the original trilogy and actors like John Boyega, Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver, who have appeared in recent reports. And then there’s Daisy Ridley. ford-ridley-fisher-star-wars The young actress seated comfortably between Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher wasn’t mentioned in any of the previous news stories about casting the new trilogy. (Neither was Domhnall Gleeson, but starring in the “Harry Potter” movies doesn’t exactly qualify him as an unknown.”) Just hours after Oscar Isaac became the subject of the latest "Star Wars: Episode VII" casting rumors, the movie's official roster was revealed in the form of a photo from Tuesday's inaugural table read. Many of the names bandied about for months made the cut, but at least one of the film's leads will be played by a relative unknown. Daisy Ridley appears to have nabbed the role that at one point had Lupita Nyong'o in talks with director J.J. Abrams, as she and Carrie Fisher are the only actresses announced for the movie. More recently, British newcomer Maisie Richardson-Sellers was also reportedly tied to the part, which was described as a "young black or mixed-race woman who may be a descendent of Jedi Knight Ben Kenobi." Daisy Ridley is a 5-foot-7 jazz singer, dancer and strong swimmer with dark hair, a native London accent, and a few minor television credits she gathered over the past year. She's in her early 20s, and used to go by @daisyjazz on Twitter — before the account was disabled. That’s about all we know about the lone "unknown" member of the Star Wars VII cast. Other than that she’s about to become very, very famous.

Bayern Munich 0-4 Real Madrid All Goals & Full Highlights

Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo both scored twice as Madrid crushed Bayern and cruised into the Champions League final Cristiano Ronaldo booked a homecoming to Lisbon as his landmark double helped fire Real Madrid to their first Champions League final in 12 years following a spectacular win over holders Bayern Munich - click here for Martin Samuel's match report. In a breathtaking first-half performance, Gareth Bale supplied the Portuguese superstar for his first after Sergio Ramos headed Carlo Ancelotti's Spanish giants into an unstoppable lead with two early goals. Ronaldo rounded off the thrilling win with his second late on as Madrid now await the winners of tomorrow's other semi-final between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, with a potential reunion on the cards with former boss Jose Mourinho.Follow build-up and minute-by-minute commentary of the Champions League semi-final second leg between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday Apr 29 2014, kick-off 19.45 BST

Beyoncé Pretty Hurts Official Lyrics

Almost one year after it scored a sunny H&M commercial, Beyonce's "Standing on the Sun" has hit the Internet in full. The breezy song was among a handful of rumored tracks for what was then her unknown fifth album. It didn't make the "Beyoncé" cut, but the anthem did find its way onto the setlist at the singer's May 2013 concert in Antwerp, Belgium. Sia and Greg Kurstin wrote "Standing on the Sun," which you can listen to below while preparing for (or fantasizing about) your beachside getaway.Beyoncé first met Chelsea Lee James in 2009, when she invited the girl to join her on stage to perform "Halo." After Chelsea, 15, died of cancer a few days ago, the singer remembered her grieving family. Beyoncé, 32, sent the girl's Australian family a bouquet of white roses, along with a personalized note, according to a post on a support page for Chelsea. Jay Z and Beyoncé Announce 'On the Run' Tour "Donna, Love and prayers to you and your family," she wrote to the girl's mom. "Chelsea was a beautiful girl and I am so happy I was able to meet her. She touched my heart and I will never forget her." Chelsea died April 21 after a decade-long battle with cancer. In 2004, she was first diagnosed with a tumor on her spine. Despite surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, the tumor multiplied, eventually numbering 18. Meeting Beyoncé was a dream come true for the British girl, who reunited with the singer last year. After so much waiting, Beyonce‘s “Standing On the Sun” has finally hit the web! The 32-year-old entertainer previewed the hit summer song last year in her steamy bikini campaign video for H&M. Watch the commercial if you haven’t seen it! “I can’t deny your desire/Can you feel the heat feel the heat on my skin?/You and me are standing on the sun,” Beyonce sings in the song. “Standing On the Sun” was famously not included in Bey‘s self titled album that she recently released – but we’re loving it!

Emma Stone Crushed Jimmy Fallon In A Lip-Synch Off Last Night

The 25-year-old actress stopped by Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show" Monday and the two went head to head in an epic lip-synch battle. While Fallon certainly stepped it up, he didn't quite hold a candle to the "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" starlet. The funnyman host, 39, kicked off the competition by performing Iggy Azalea's "Fancy." Stone followed with her rendition of "Hook" by the Blues Traveler. "I can't even talk to you right now," Fallon said to Stone after she finished.A lip sync battle for the ages took place on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday. The late-night host started off the contest by “singing” Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy.” Then his guest, The Amazing Spider-Man 2‘s Emma Stone, followed up with “Hook” by Blues Traveler. Next, Fallon jammed to “Mr. Roboto” by Styx, and the actress brought down the house with “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled.Emma Stone is the official lip-synching champion of the world, and the rest of us — including Jimmy Fallon — should accept defeat, pack up our lips, and just go home to Loserville where we belong. The actress appeared last night on “The Tonight Show” to herald the release of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” and was offered a unique challenge by host Jimmy Fallon: to meet him onstage for a Lip Synch Battle to end ‘em all. Each competitor had two chances to prove his or her lip-synching supremacy, with Jimmy kicking off the contest with an energetic rendition of Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy.” Ah, the art of lip syncing. You may have the words down, you may know every note of every song, but it's the moves and facial expressions that make one a master. Jimmy Fallon learned that the hard way when he invited Emma Stone to The Tonight Show, challenging her to a lip sync battle.

John Kerry apologises for Israel 'apartheid' remarks

A firestorm broke out on Capitol Hill Monday over Secretary of State John Kerry reportedly saying Israel could become an "apartheid state," with the No. 2 House leader saying he should apologize and a Republican senator calling on him to resign. By the end of the day, though, the secretary was edging away from his comments. While defending his support for Israel, he said "apartheid" is a word "best left out of the debate here at home." "I have been around long enough to also know the power of words to create a misimpression, even when unintentional, and if I could rewind the tape, I would have chosen a different word to describe my firm belief that the only way in the long term to have a Jewish state and two nations and two peoples living side by side in peace and security is through a two state solution," Kerry said. The US secretary of state, John Kerry, has apologised for warning that Israel risked becoming an "apartheid state" if it did not reach a peace deal with the Palestinians, following a barrage of criticism in America. In a statement, Kerry hit back at what he described as "partisan political" attacks against him, while stating that in retrospect he would have chosen a different word. He said that apartheid was "a word best left out of the debate [in the US]" despite the fact that there have been similar warnings from senior Israeli politicians. Kerry insisted his remarks were only an expression of his firm belief that a two-state solution was the only way to end the long-running conflict. Kerry's reported comments, and his retraction, come at a sensitive time for the peace process, suspended by Israel last week after the agreement between the Palestine Liberation Organisation and Hamas to reconcile and try to form a unity government.Secretary of State John Kerry issued an unusual statement Monday evening expressing his support for Israel after a controversy erupted over a politically charged phrase he used in a private appearance. Speaking to a closed-door meeting of the Trilateral Commission last week, Mr. Kerry said that if a Middle East peace agreement was not achieved, Israel risked becoming an “apartheid state,” according to an article in The Daily Beast, an online publication. The comments were noted in the Israeli news media and were severely criticized by some American Jewish organizations. “Any suggestion that Israel is, or is at risk of becoming, an apartheid state is offensive and inappropriate,” the American Israel Public Affairs Committee said. “Israel is the lone stable democracy in the Middle East, protects the rights of minorities regardless of ethnicity or religion.”

Survivors of Tornado in Mayflower, Arkansas, Recount Ordeal

A survivor of Sunday's deadly tornado outbreak in the Plains and South told of the struggle to hold a cellar door shut as the storm roared overhead. Becky Naylor, 57, of Mayflower, Arkansas, said her family heard reports of tornado debris falling nearby before rushing to their storm cellar where they were "packed like sardines." Three years after a tornado devastated the Little Rock suburb of Vilonia, its residents again huddled in storm cellars as the most powerful twister this year carved an 80-mile path of destruction through suburbs north of the state capital, killing at least 16 people.Emergency officials began to pick through the rubble to look for survivors as the sun rose Monday morning. The tornado that touched down around 7 p.m. Sunday about 10 miles west of Little Rock grew to be half a mile wide and remained on the ground for much of that route, authorities said. It was among a rash of tornadoes and heavy storms that rumbled across the center and south of the country overnight. Tornadoes tore through several states Sunday evening as severe weather slammed into parts of the central United States. Authorities confirmed at least nine fatalities: eight in Arkansas and one in Oklahoma. Damage is "widespread" after a tornado hit Mayflower, Arkansas, and there are numerous reports of injuries, said Matt DeCample, a spokesman for the state's governor.I can't even get down the main street down to the middle of town," Vilonia Mayor James Firestone said. "I am trying to make my way through the downed trees and power lines. What I am seeing, it is a lot of damage. I've been listening to the rescue folks. They're saying people have to be extracted from vehicles. ... It looks pretty bad. From what I understand, there has been a subdivision that's been leveled." In Mayflower, overturned, smashed cars were visible along the freeway as search and rescue teams combed the area.Naylor told The Associated Press that there were more than 20 people in the cellar as several passing residents also dived in for shelter. "Everyone is welcome to come into it," she told the AP. "In fact, people were pulling off the highways and were just running in." She said the men of the group held shut the cellar doors while the tornado did its best to pull them open.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City LIVE Commentary

Follow live minute-by-minute updates of Crystal Palace vs Manchester City. Live stream, Goals and Result in matchday 36 of the Premier League game at Selhurst Park. Kick-off: 16:10. Keep following for the outcome football live on VAVEL.City take an important but expected win over Crystal Palace to keep them on track for the title. With three games left to play it's all in City's hands now, though they will be hoping Liverpool and Chelsea drop points in their final matches to. Thanks for joining us today!It's game on. All to play for. Down to the wire. We have a proper three-way title race, with Manchester City in a position they wouldn't have imagined they'd be in a fortnight ago, after that defeat at Liverpool. Pellegrini's side could easily have lost their heads today, giddy with excitement at the earlier result from Anfield, but they settled any nerves quickly with a dominant start and a wonderful driving performance in midfield from Yaya Toure, whose display was crowned with a magnificent second goal. They looked assured and purposeful against a Palace team who showed just what a well-drilled and balanced unit they themselves have become. But they didn't have the class in the end to challenge City and the result was never greatly in doubt.Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live text coverage of this afternoon's Premier League encounter between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park. A win for the visitors would see them keep their hopes of winning the title alive, while Palace can boost their chances of a top-half finish if they come away with the three points. City earned a narrow 1-0 victory when the teams met at the Etihad Stadium back in December.

Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea Highlights 27/04/2014

Chelsea and Jose Mourinho delivered a huge twist in the Premier League title race by beating Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield. A Steven Gerrard slip just before half-time gifted Demba Ba with a free run on goal, which the Senegalese duly capitalised on. And as the Reds poured forward late on, Chelsea took full advantage as Fernando Torres presented Willian the simple task of making it two. Brendan Rodgers' side still top the table by two points but Manchester City are six behind - with two games in hand - ahead of their trip to Crystal Palace later today. Visiting boss Jose Mourinho hinted at a 'weakened' team and although his XI included debutant Tomas Kalas; Frank Lampard, Branislav Ivanovic and John Obi Mikel all started.Over the next fortnight, it might still be that Steven Gerrard can look back at the extraordinary way this game unfolded and reflect that he got away with it. For now, however, nobody can be sure of the consequences and potentially there was one moment when everything started to unravel: Gerrard, in front of the Kop, making the sort of mistake that threatens to stick to his conscience like superglue.Over the next fortnight, it might still be that Steven Gerrard can look back at the extraordinary way this game unfolded and reflect that he got away with it. For now, however, nobody can be sure of the consequences and potentially there was one moment when everything started to unravel: Gerrard, in front of the Kop, making the sort of mistake that threatens to stick to his conscience like superglue.Steven Gerrard's mistake allowed Demba Ba to deal a huge blow to Liverpool's Premier League title hopes and give a weakened Chelsea side a famous win at Anfield. Gerrard's slip on the stroke of half-time allowed Ba to race through unopposed on Simon Mignolet's goal and slot the ball home to give the visitors a lead they never relinquished. Liverpool poured forward but were repeatedly frustrated by Chelsea's massed defensive ranks and ran out of ideas long before Willian sprinted upfield to tap a second into an empty net at the death. Brendan Rodgers' men are now just two points clear of Chelsea at the top of the table, while the result also provides a huge boost to third-placed Manchester City's hopes of catching Brendan Rodgers' side. Much was made before the game of Jose Mourinho's team selection three days ahead of the second leg of Chelsea's Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid.Liverpool 0-2 Chelsea: Ba & Willian blow title race open after Gerrard slip A depleted Blues side earned a famous win at Anfield to end the Reds' 11-game winning streak and breathe life into their own hopes of winning the Premier League

Mavericks’ Vince Carter hits buzzer-beating three to top Spurs

Mavericks forward Vince Carter hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to lift Dallas to a 109-108 home victory over San Antonio in Game 3 on Saturday. With less than two seconds remaining and San Antonio leading 108-106, Dallas took the ball out from the left sideline. After watching Monta Ellis run off a curl towards the top of the key, Jose Calderon elected to pass to Carter, who broke towards the left corner with Manu Ginobili in hot pursuit. Carter caught the pass and turned towards the baseline in one motion, using a brief pump fake to get Ginobili in the air before hoisting up a fallaway three-pointer. This was a magician’s act all around: Carter managed to fake and then release the ball before the clock ran out, while also keeping his feet behind the line but not out of bounds. Baseline photos showed that his right heel perfectly hovered above the sideline. The shot swished through after the buzzer sounded, delivering the one-point victory and sending the American Airlines Center crowd into a massive celebration. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban joined the party on the court, pumping his arms to lead the cheers.Vince Carter knew right away the exact date of the last time he had a buzzer-beating try in a playoff game — 13 years ago. It’s seared in the memory of the 16-year veteran because he missed that one as a member of the Toronto Raptors. But he was on target on Saturday. Carter hit a double-pump 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 109-108 victory in Game 3 and a first-round series lead over the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. With 1.7 seconds left, Carter took an inbound pass from Jose Calderon in the left corner. After a quick pump fake got Manu Ginobili in the air — moments after the Argentine guard had given the Spurs the lead — Carter released the ball just in time. He strutted stone-faced toward Dirk Nowitzki, who was waving his arms wildly as he jumped on Carter. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban joined the celebration on the court before the automatic review confirmed the obvious: The shot was good. And it’s one Carter said he practiced. “May 20th, Game 7,” said Carter, referring to an 88-87 loss to Philadelphia in the 2001 Eastern Conference finals when he was he was the dunking sensation known as “Vinsanity” with the Raptors. Carter had graduated from North Carolina earlier that day before flying on a private plane to Philadelphia.Vince Carter knew right away the exact date of the last time he had a buzzer-beating try in a playoff game -- 13 years ago. It's seared in the memory of the 16-year veteran because he missed that one. He was on target Saturday. Carter hit a double-pump 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 109-108 victory in Game 3 and a first-round series lead over the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. With 1.7 seconds left, Carter took an inbound pass from Jose Calderon in the left corner. After a quick pump fake got Manu Ginobili in the air -- moments after the Argentine guard had given the Spurs the lead -- Carter released the ball just in time.NBA veteran Vince Carter, 37, sunk a corner three as time expired to give the Dallas Mavericks a 109-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs in a thrilling playoff game on Saturday night. The win gave the Mavericks a 2-1 series lead over the Spurs.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna 4-0 ~ All Goals & Highlights

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two wonder goals to help Real Madrid to a 4-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday and keep its Liga title hopes alive. After declaring he was in "perfect condition" in the build-up to Saturday's match, Ronaldo proved it on the pitch with a dazzling display and two goals, before being taken off in preparation for Tuesday's Champions League semifinal second leg at Bayern Munich. Ronaldo's sixth-minute strike gave Andres Fernandez no chance as it flew into the back of the net from long range, and he created a handful of chances for his teammates that were wasted.A Cristiano Ronaldo double took his league tally to 30 goals and kept up Real Madrid’s chances of landing the club’s first ever treble. Carlo Ancelotti’s expression as Ronaldo’s spectacular second flew in summed up the sense that with the Fifa World Player of the Year in this form anything is possible with four games left. The Madrid players presented the recently won Copa del Rey to supporters before the game and with the three points Madrid moved ahead of Barcelona into second place behind Atletico Madrid who play Valencia on Sunday.Cristiano Ronaldo scored two long-range goals to help Real Madrid beat Osasuna 4-0 and stay in the Spanish league title chase while resting several first-choice players for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Bayern Munich. With Gareth Bale recovering from the flu and Karim Benzema on the bench, all of Madrid's attack went through Ronaldo on the left flank. And the Ballon d'Or winner didn't disappoint, unleashing two similar shots after cutting inside on to his right foot. Ronaldo is now La Liga's top scorer, with 30 goals, from 35 games. Madrid are now three points behind Atlético Madrid, who visit Valencia on Sunday, when Barcelona, one point behind Real, host Villarreal.

Manchester United 4-0 Norwich City

Ryan Giggs who took over from sacked manager David Moyes enjoyed his first win as Manchester United manager with a 4-0 thrashing of Norwich City in the English Premier League. The Welshman chose to wear a suit on his first game as manager and was joined in the dugout by coaches Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes and Phil Neville. Giggs started with Wayne Rooney up front who grabbed two goals against Norwich. Rooney scored his first just before half time, when Danny Welbeck was brought down by Steven Whittaker. Giggs when into the dressing room for the break having to give his first half-time team talk after going 1-0 up. The talk must surely have worked as Manchester United looked fresh and much more entertaining in the second half. Rooney extended the lead after three minutes by scoring his second goal, curling in a fine shot from 25 yards out into the bottom right corner. Juan Mata was sent on as a substitute and score immediately by slotting home from close range a Phil Jones cross."The Story Continues" was the banner headline on Manchester United's match-day programme alongside a picture of Ryan Giggs, the club attempting to put some positive spin on a week of turmoil. The worry for United supporters is how long the story will continue, with Sir Alex Ferguson giving his backing to Giggs even as rumours spread through Manchester that Louis van Gaal is now the chosen one and that a deal with the Holland coach may already have been agreed. At least this was a positive chapter, with Giggs receiving a tremendous ovation from the crowd as he made the touchline walk in club suit and tie. There was even a chant of "Attack, attack, attack" from the Stretford End as the game kicked off as if in anticipation of the shackles of unadventurous football being thrown off, plus any number of favourite hymns to Giggs and Paul Scholes. Then Jonny Howson stuck the ball into David de Gea's net right under the Stretford End's noses and the home side could consider themselves warned.It was a dream debut for Ryan Giggs, who on Saturday took up an unfamiliar position in the Old Trafford dugout. The interim manager, sharply dressed in a snazzy suit, flashed plenty of smiles as Manchester United beat relegation-threatened Norwich City 4-0, with a brace apiece from Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata. United got off to a pacy start, attacking the Norwich goal and letting fly with shots from distance. Wayne Rooney’s 25 yard strike forced a block from Steven Whittaker, while crosses from Antonio Valencia kept the Canaries defense on its toes.

Southampton 2-0 Everton: Two own goals hurt Toffess’ top four hopes

Roberto Martinez is a refreshingly original thinker. He is also one of the most persuasively articulate managers in the English game. But, in the face of his side’s calamitous surrender on the South Coast, he struggled to compose a convincing sentence. Everton had conceded an own goal inside a minute and another half an hour later, and the freakish accidents seemed to unhinge both players and manager. For a team which had mounted a sustained and convincing surge towards the fourth Champions League place capitulated in the space of a single lunchtime. 'I don’t think we had that little bit of luck’, muttered Martinez. 'The own goals affected our confidence. We have to learn not to get frustrated’. Everton's hopes of earning a Champions League spot suffered a blow as own goals from Antolin Alcaraz and Seamus Coleman gifted Southampton a 2-0 victory at St Mary's Stadium. It took just one minute for the hosts to take the lead as Alcaraz, on just his fourth Premier League start, headed the ball into his own net from a cross by Rickie Lambert. And it was a case of deja vu less than half an hour later. Nathaniel Clyne floated a cross into the box which evaded both Alcaraz and John Stones but bounced off the unsighted Coleman's head into the corner of the net. The defeat for Roberto Martinez's side gives Arsenal the chance to move four points clear in fourth place when the Gunners take on Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.Roberto Martínez might have used up all his miracles when he led Wigan Athletic to the FA Cup last season and, if that is the case, then Everton's Champions League dream is surely over. Making predictions is always a dangerous business and Martínez's sides have been renowned for their powers of escapism in the past but a victory for Arsenal against Newcastle on Monday would move them four points clear of Everton with two matches left. The battle for fourth place would be all but over. This was a traumatic defeat for Everton, one that began with Antolín Alcaraz scoring a spectacular own goal inside the first minute and ended with a wonderfully vibrant Southampton playing keep-ball as the minutes ticked away. For Everton, dishevelled and despondent by the end, what was most galling was that they had almost beaten themselves.

Donald Sterling Caught on Tape Making Racist Remarks to Girlfriend

L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling told his GF he does NOT want her bringing black people to his games ... including Magic Johnson ... and it's ALL on tape. TMZ Sports has obtained audio of Sterling making the racist declaration during a heated argument on April 9th with V. Stiviano ... after she posted a photo on Instagram posing with Magic. Sterling rails on Stiviano -- who ironically is black and Mexican -- for putting herself out in public with a black person (she has since taken the pic down). But it doesn't end there. You have to listen to the audio to fully grasp the magnitude of Sterling's racist worldview. Among the comments: Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling tells his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, that he doesn't want her posting pictures of minorities or bringing African-Americans to his games, according to explosive audio obtained by TMZ Sports. This includes NBA legend Magic Johnson, whom Stiviano was seen with in a photo on Instagram, which infuriated Sterling. Magic told TMZ Sports, "It's a shame that Donald Sterling feels that way about African-Americans." Magic Johnson is not welcome at Los Angeles Clippers games. Nor are any other black people. Clippers' owner Donald Sterling told his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, he does not want her bringing black people to games, according to audio obtained by TMZ. According to the site, he made the comments during a heated argument earlier this month after his girlfriend posted a picture of her and Johnson on Instagram. Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was allegedly caught on tape making racist comments to girlfriend V. Stiviano, some of which were about NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson.We all knew that Donald Sterling was a racist and an overall horrible human being. So TMZ's lurid audio of the Los Angeles Clippers owner enraged about his girlfriend taking photos with black people shouldn't really surprise you if you've been paying any attention. And yet, the audio is shocking—maybe because it's 2014, and this man is still allowed to own an NBA team.Magic Johnson is not welcome at Los Angeles Clippers games. Nor are any other black people. Clippers' owner Donald Sterling told his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, he does not want her bringing black people to games, according to audio obtained by TMZ. According to the site, he made the comments during a heated argument earlier this month after his girlfriend posted a picture of her and Johnson on Instagram.

Tito Vilanova ● Tribute ● Thank You for Everything | 1968-2014

"It is with sadness that Barcelona must announce that Francesc 'Tito' Vilanova has died today at the age of 45," the club said on their website. "The death of our former coach occurred this afternoon when he could not overcome this disease which he had battled since 2011." Vilanova first became ill in November 2011, while an assistant to Guardiola, and took a leave of absence after undergoing surgery. The soft-spoken Vilanova returned and took over from Guardiola the next season, when he led Barcelona to the Spanish league title with a record-equalling 100 points.Barcelona: Former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has died aged 45 following a battle with cancer that forced him to stand down at the end of last season, the club announced on Friday. He took over at the Nou Camp ahead of the 2012-13 season having been Pep Guardiola's assistant during the most successful period in Barca's history in which they won three out of four La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues in 2009 and 2011. Barcelona went on to make the best-ever start to a La Liga season with 18 wins from 19 games but, in December 2012, Vilanova was diagnosed with cancer for the second time. It meant his assistant Jordi Roura had to take charge of the team on those occasions when he was undergoing treatment. At the end of the season Vilanova announced he was resigning to concentrate on his recovery from the illness.Tito Vilanova, the former Barcelona coach, has died aged 45 after a long battle with cancer. Vilanova had a tumour removed from his throat in November 2011 before suffering a relapse in December 2012. He stepped down as Barca boss last July to continue his treatment, with Gerardo Martino taking charge."FC Barcelona is in immense mourning. Tito Vilanova has died at the age of 45. May he rest in peace," said a statement from the Spanish club. "The club wishes to express its most heartfelt sympathy to his family, who are being joined in these moments of mourning by FC Barcelona members and fans all around the world, as well as the rest of the footballing and sporting world. "The Vilanova family has asked for respect for their desire for the strictest intimacy in the moments after his death."

Pineda ejected for having pine tar on neck

The Yankees expect that Michael Pineda will have to serve a suspension after the right-hander was ejected from Wednesday's start against the Red Sox at Fenway Park for pitching with pine tar smeared on the right side of his neck. Official Rule 8.02 states: "The pitcher shall not apply a foreign substance of any kind to the ball." Pineda admitted that he applied pine tar to himself before the second inning, saying that he was having trouble gripping the ball on a cold evening and did not want to hit any batters. "I know I made a mistake," Pineda said. "I feel so sad today. It was a really cold night and in the first inning I [didn't] have a really good grip on the ball."In the annals of illustrious moments in pitching history, I’m not exactly sure where Michael Pineda’s pine tar on the neck ranks among such past incidents as Whitey Ford’s turpentine ball, Gaylord Perry’s Vaseline, Rick Honeycutt’s thumbtack in the glove, Mike Scott’s physics-defying "splitter," Joe Niekro’s sandpaper on the finger and flying emery board, Kenny Rogers’ mystery substance or even Clay Buchholz’s extra sweaty forearm, but suffice it say it was one of the lamest attempts at cheating you’ll ever see. I mean: Where was Derek Jeter’s veteran leadership? You can’t allow Pineda to take the mound when his neck is oozing in goop and gnats are sticking to it like they flew into a Venus flytrap. Pine tar is the latest buzz word in baseball after New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda was found with the sticky substance smeared on his neck during Wednesday night’s game. Pineda was ejected and faces a suspension after appearing to pull the stunt for the second time this month. Pitchers aren’t allowed to use pine tar, which is considered an unfair advantage for gripping the ball.

U.S. justices show little support for Aereo TV in copyright fight

The Supreme Court signaled on Tuesday that it was struggling with two conflicting impulses in considering a request from television broadcasters to shut down Aereo, an Internet start-up they say threatens the economic viability of their businesses. On the one hand, most of the justices suggested that the service was too clever by half, with a business that relies on capturing broadcast signals and streaming them to subscribers for a fee. “Your technological model,” Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. told Aereo’s lawyer, “is based solely on circumventing legal prohibitions that you don’t want to comply with.” But the justices were also clearly concerned with the impact that a ruling against Aereo could have on future technological innovation. “What disturbs me on the other side,” Justice Stephen G. Breyer said, “is I don’t understand what the decision for you or against you when I write it is going to do to all kinds of other technologies.”The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this morning in a case that will decide the fate of Aereo, a young New York-based company that streams local broadcast television to customers’ computers, phones and tablets for $8 dollars each month. Aereo customers can view many of the same local television channels accessed for free by those who use more conventional “bunny-ear” antennas. The company’s technology also enables customers to record and store television programs. The broadcast networks, which include ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS, accuse Aereo of unlawfully transmitting their copyrighted TV content without paying for licenses. Aereo argues that its service is the legal equivalent of selling customers an antenna and a DVR. The only difference: its service operates in the cloud and charges a monthly rental fee rather than a lump sales price.U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical on Tuesday about online TV service Aereo Inc's position in a copyright dispute with major broadcasters, but several raised concerns about how a ruling against the startup could affect cloud computing services. The case is important to the future of television, for media companies and consumers alike, in part because a win for Aereo could spur innovation in the industry by paving the way to new, cheaper ways for consumers to watch shows. It could also threaten the estimated $3 billion in so-called retransmission fees that broadcasters get from cable and satellite TV systems.

Soldier Speaks Up A Decade After Pat Tillman's Friendly

Pat Tillman, the former professional football player turned Army Ranger, was killed by friendly fire 10 years ago today in Afghanistan.

The military initially informed Tillman's family that he was killed by the Taliban. It wasn't until later that the Tillman family, and the rest of the country, learned the truth.

Jon Krakauer, who spent years researching Tillman for his book, "Where Men Win Glory," told ABC News in 2009 that Tillman was 120 feet away from fellow American soldiers in Afghanistan in the final moments of his life.

"[It's] the difference between second base and home plate, and they are just unloading on these guys," Krakauer said. "Tillman throws a smoke grenade to try and indicate they're friendlies -- no good, they're shot and killed. And that's what happened."

It’s been 10 years since former Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman was killed in action by friendly fire while serving as an Army Ranger. Details of Tillman’s death are still emerging, as those involved in the tragedy spoke with ESPN’s Outside the Lines. Tillman and an allied Afghan soldier, Sayed Farhad, were shot and killed a decade ago after Farhad was misidentified as an enemy combatant. A group of Army Rangers opened fire on Tillman, Farhad and fellow Ranger Bryan O’Neal. When the firing subsided, only O’Neal survived. When news first broke of Tillman’s death, it was reported the 27-year-old was killed in a firefight with the enemy. Years later, however, the truth surrounding Tillman’s death emerged resulting in an investigation of the cover-up. The details of the disputed incident are now becoming more clear. O’Neal and Steven Elliot, one of the shooters who fired in Tillman’s direction, spoke with ESPN on the 10-year anniversary of Tillman’s death.

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" Reunion

The hype was real! Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams really, truly got into it during part one of the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion -- with the much-promised brawl going down after the two women traded barbs back and forth relentlessly. Former beauty queen Moore, 43, wielded a scepter and, later, a megaphone as she leveled her attacks against newly divorced Williams, 31."Gone with the Wind Fabulous" singer Moore then claimed the Williams' ex-husband Kordell Stewart cheated on her -- which, it turns out, was the straw that broke the camel's back. "You're a slut from the the '90s!" Williams screamed.Using the megaphone, Moore retorted: "You are a dumb ho, shut up!" As Williams stood and advanced toward her foe, she threatened, "I'm going to get you fired." On Sunday's, April 20, "Real Housewives of Atlanta" reunion, Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams got into a real fight, and it was real crazy! After Moore said Williams cheated on ex-husband Kordell Stewart, Williams called Moore a "slut from the '90s," a megaphone came out and then the wheels came off. Host Andy Cohen tried to break up the brawl, but it was no use. After breaking away from Cohen, Williams grabbed hold of Moore's hair, pulled her to the ground and dragged her across the floor. When the fight was over, Williams had an emotional breakdown and repeatedly told her castmates that she couldn't believe what she did. Her tears didn't go far, though; Williams was later charged with battery and posed for this infamous viral mug shot.

Kevin Durant's impossible 4-point play shows why he is MVP

The Thunder were trailing by 5 with about 15 seconds left in Game 2 against Memphis when Russell Westbrook lost control of the ball. It was heading out of bounds, when he somehow slapped the ball to his teammate, Kevin Durant, in the corner. Durant got smacked by Marc Gasol, and somehow, in the same motion, picked the ball up and hurled it towards the hoop.Kevin Durant converted a four-point play by hitting an improbable fallaway three-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation before the Thunder suffered a 111-105 overtime loss to the Grizzlies in Game 2 on Monday. This miracle shot wound up coming in a losing effort, but it should be a staple of postseason highlight packages for months (years?) to come. With a little under 20 seconds remaining in regulation and the Grizzlies leading 98-93, Oklahoma City set up from the left sideline. Durant inbounded to Russell Westbrook, who attempted to return the ball to Durant, only to have Tony Allen intervene with a deflection. Westbrook hustled to chase down the loose ball, though, and sent a quick flip pass to Durant, who was clearing to the left corner. Kevin Durant converted a four-point play by hitting an improbable fallaway three-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation before the Thunder suffered a 111-105 overtime loss to the Grizzlies in Game 2 on Monday. This miracle shot wound up coming in a losing effort, but it should be a staple of postseason highlight packages for months (years?) to come. With a little under 20 seconds remaining in regulation and the Grizzlies leading 98-93, Oklahoma City set up from the left sideline. Durant inbounded to Russell Westbrook, who attempted to return the ball to Durant, only to have Tony Allen intervene with a deflection. Westbrook hustled to chase down the loose ball, though, and sent a quick flip pass to Durant, who was clearing to the left corner.

Lindsay Lohan says she suffered a miscarriage during the taping of her reality TV series. The 27-year-old actress made the disclosure during Sunday's final episode of "Lindsay," the OWN cable channel series. Lohan said the miscarriage was the reason she was unable to appear on the program at one point. She said she was sick and unable to move. “No one knows this — I had a miscarriage for those weeks that I took off,” she said on the show. Lindsay Lohan says she suffered a miscarriage during the taping of her reality show. Lohan dropped the bombshell during the final episode of the OWN show Sunday night ... when asked to reflect on her experience with the reality show. "No one knows this," Lohan said ... "I had a miscarriage for those two weeks that I took off.” She continued, "It's a very long story, but that's why on the show when it says she doesn't want to come down, I couldn't move, I was sick. Mentally, that messes with you." Lindsay did not identify the FATHER of the child.Lindsay Lohan was surprising the audience left and right! She dropped the bomb about having had a miscarriage, revealed that the infamous sex list was 100% real and even showed us the OTHER side of her 30 Seconds to Mars interview with Jared Leto for his City of Angels music video! LiLo actually told Jared who she thinks that she's disappointed the most in her life…and the answer just might surprise you! Lindsay Lohan has now officially confirmed it on her own OWN show. That sex list is 100% real. Besides her miscarriage shocker, Lindsay also used her finale to fully explain the list of luvahs that has been going around the 'net. Why would someone create such a thing? Well despite the fact Orlando Bloom and Zac Efron were listed, the list was NOT about bragging rights; it was about getting better. Lindsay said: "That was part of my Betty Ford - it's step number five or step number eight. It's your sexual inventory."

Amid shameful scenes of chaotic violence, Chelsea surrendered their realistic chance of the title, their 77-match unbeaten home League record under Jose Mourinho, and a painful slice of their self-respect. They stumbled away from Stamford Bridge, aware that the consequences could be both costly and brutal. The ugliest incidents erupted in the last few moments of the game, shortly after referee Mike Dean had awarded Sunderland a mildly controversial but ultimately match-winning penalty. Rui Faria, Chelsea’s assistant coach, repeatedly tried to attack the referee, as Mourinho clutched first his arm and then a handful of his dark hair in his frantic attempts to restrain his fellow Portuguese.Amid shameful scenes of chaotic violence, Chelsea surrendered their realistic chance of the title, their 77-match unbeaten home League record under Jose Mourinho, and a painful slice of their self-respect. They stumbled away from Stamford Bridge, aware that the consequences could be both costly and brutal. The ugliest incidents erupted in the last few moments of the game, shortly after referee Mike Dean had awarded Sunderland a mildly controversial but ultimately match-winning penalty. Rui Faria, Chelsea’s assistant coach, repeatedly tried to attack the referee, as Mourinho clutched first his arm and then a handful of his dark hair in his frantic attempts to restrain his fellow Portuguese.Fabio Borini may never eclipse this contribution as a Liverpool player. The Italian loanee edged up to the penalty, awarded harshly against César Azpilicueta eight minutes from time and with those on the home bench still seething, to throw Mark Schwarzer off balance before easing the ball into the net. With that one conversion, while breathing life into Sunderland's desperate attempt to avoid relegation, the Italian simultaneously handed his parent club the initiative in the title race. The Premier League title is Merseyside's to claim. Sunderland manager Gus Poyet describes the last four days as "remarkable" after following up a midweek draw against Manchester City, with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea . Connor Wickham equalised after Samuel Eto'o had given Chelsea the lead. The Black Cats were then awarded a penalty when Cesar Azpilicueta fouled Jozy Altidore and Fabio Borini converted for victory. Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League but are now only three points from safety.

NBA 2K14 Code Generator 2014

NBA 2K14 Locker Codes feature allows you to get your favorite gears and skills sets on NBA 2K14. It also allow you to get Virtural currency or nba 2k14 vc which is use to buy attribute points for you my player career. Tags Used: nba 2k14 locker codes nba 2k14 vc nba 2k14 cheats In the wake of continued criticism surrounding the NBA's drug-testing program, the league official charged with overseeing its operation, general counsel Rick Buchanan, came to its strong defense on Saturday. The latest dissenting voice was Memphis Grizzlies point guard Nick Calathes, who was suspended for 20 games Friday after the drug tamoxifen was discovered in his urine sample. Calathes said in an interview with USA TODAY Sports that he was not attempting to gain an edge and "didn't agree" with the outcome, while his attorney, David Cornwell, and interim executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, Ron Klempner, have also been publicly critical of the ruling.

15-year-old shot in foot outside Foot Locker store on Knickerbocker Avenue

A 15-year-old is recovering after being shot in the foot outside of a Bushwick sneaker store this morning. Police say the shooting may have been the result of an argument over a spot in line to purchase Nike sneakers. Police say it happened just after 6 a.m. as the victim and other teens were waiting on line outside of a Foot Locker store on Knickerbocker Avenue. READ MORE: Brooklyn Crime Stories Investigators say the victim and the alleged gunman got into an argument, possibly over cutting in line to get into the store. That's when the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the teen, police say. After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene. He was last seen wearing a red hooded jacket.

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Fulham: Final score 3-1

Follow commentary of the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham at White Hart Lane on Saturday April 19, 2014, kick-off 12.45 (BST) FT: TOTTENHAM 3 FULHAM 1 Two fine crosses from Eriksen handed Paulinho, and then Kaboul, chances they could hardly miss. Harry Kane, who is coming on nicely, also scored with a header. Fulham managed one through Steve Sidwell, who also missed a penalty, but the result never looked doubt once Spurs got their third just after the hour mark. A limp and leaky Fulham side look to have all the hallmarks of relegation about them. Spurs, meanwhile, strengthen their case to be crowned the sixth best team in the land. Read the full match report from Gerry Cox here. Oh, not too sure why but, as the players come off, Broadway Danny Rose is involved in what looks like a heated exchange with Tottenham goalkeeping coach Tony Parks.Tottenham gained a much-needed win over Fulham at White Hart Lane to gain some ground in the fight for the Europa League places and make the visitors' task of escaping relegation looking even more difficult. Paulinho had put the hosts ahead from Christian Eriksen's free-kick before Steve Sidwell equalised just 90 seconds later, but goals from Harry Kane and Younes Kaboul put them 3-1 up in the second half before Sidwell then missed a potentially costly late penalty after Eriksen handballed. Fulham got off to a relatively good start in the wake of their recent good form, and Sidwell showed a glimpse of things to come when he had the first chance of the game, just failing to connect with Alexander Kacaniklic's cross. The game then continued its lively start as Younes Kaboul headed narrowly over the bar before Lloris charged out to deny Hugo Rodallega after the ball fell kindly to the former Wigan man, but the scores remained level.Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Tottenham host Fulham at White Hart Lane to begin the weekend's action. The London derby comes at a pivotal point in the season for both sides, as the Cottagers seek successive White Hart Lane wins to climb outside the bottom three in the table. Spurs meanwhile still have an outside chance of finishing in the top four but know they can ill afford any more slip-ups in their last four games of the season.

Magnitude-7.2 earthquake sparks panic in Mexico City

A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico on Friday, sending panicked people into the streets. Some walls cracked and fell, but there were no reports of major damage or casualties.A powerful earthquake struck Mexico on Friday, shaking buildings in the capital and sending people running out into the street, although there were no early reports of major damage. The magnitude 7.2 quake was centered in the south-western state of Guerrero, close to the Pacific beach resort of Acapulco, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Some residents of the capital ran outdoors in their pajamas after the quake. Electricity was cut off in parts of the city and some residents said paintings fell off the walls and small parts of masonry crumbled inside apartment buildings. Luis Felipe Puente, head of the Mexican government's emergency services, said there were no immediate reports of damage and the US Pacific Warning Center said it did not expect the quake to trigger a destructive tsunami.A powerful earthquake has hit Mexico City, shaking buildings for at least 30 seconds and causing widespread panic. The magnitude-7.2 quake was registered at a depth of 24km (15 miles), according to the US Geological Survey. Its epicentre was in the western state of Guerrero, near the seaside resort of Acapulco There are no reports of casualties or significant damage, but frightened residents across the Mexican capital fled their homes as the tremor began. The earthquake was felt in several southern and western Mexican states at 09:27 local time (14:27 GMT).It met the definition of a major one, but the magnitude-7.2 earthquake that struck Friday in southern Mexico's Guerrero state didn't land the kind of punch that it might have. "There was no way not to feel it," Gustavo Lozano told CNN about the temblor, which struck at 9:27 a.m. (10:27 a.m. ET) and was centered 22 miles (36 kilometers) north-northwest of Tecpan. He was with his family at their home in Barra de Potosi, a fishing village nearly a three-hour drive northwest of Tecpan, when the earthquake hit. "It was extremely strong." Afraid of a possible tsunami, and unaware that no advisory had been issued for one, he and his family drove to a shelter at the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, where dozens of other people also were gathering.

Lindsay Lohan explains infamous lovers list

Remember that list of famous male stars who supposedly slept with Lindsay Lohan – who allegedly compiled the list herself? Turns out it was the real deal. Lohan came clean about the outrageous sex list during her appearance on the cable program Watch What Happens Live on Thursday night. The true-confession session began with host Andy Cohen asking LiLo whether she really made the list. “You know, I’m going to get serious for a second,” Remember that list of famous male stars who supposedly slept with Lindsay Lohan – who allegedly compiled the list herself? Turns out it was the real deal.Lohan came clean about the outrageous sex list during her appearance on the cable program Watch What Happens Live on Thursday night. The true-confession session began with host Andy Cohen asking LiLo whether she really made the list. “You know, I’m going to get serious for a second,” said the 27-year-old actress. Lindsay Lohan said on Watch What Happens Live that she did in fact write the list of men that she had sex with that eventually was leaked to the public. The 27-year-old was asked about it by Cohen during a game he plays called “Plead the Fifth," and she explained why she wrote it and how it got out. Or how she thinks it got out ... “You know, I’m going to get serious for a second,” the troubled star said, noting that she wasn't bragging, but this "was actually my fifth step in AA at Betty Ford." "And someone, when I was moving during the OWN show, must have taken a photo of it. And so that’s a really personal thing and it’s really unfortunate."

 

Gabriel García Márquez, the influential, Nobel Prize-winning author of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "Love in the Time of Cholera," has died, his family and officials said.

He was 87.

The literary giant was treated in April for infections and dehydration at a Mexican hospital.

García Márquez, a native of Colombia, is widely credited with helping to popularize "magical realism," a genre "in which the fantastic and the realistic are combined in a richly composed world of imagination," as the Nobel committee described it upon awarding him the prize for literature in 1982.Colombian author became standard-bearer for Latin American letters after success of One Hundred Years of Solitude Edmund White: García Márquez made magic realism his own

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From the archive: 1970 review of One Hundred Years of Solitude Five must-reads Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian novelist whose “One Hundred Years of Solitude” established him as a giant of 20th-century literature, died on Thursday at his home in Mexico City. He was 87.

Cristóbal Pera, his former editor at Random House, confirmed the death. Mr. García Márquez learned he had lymphatic cancer in 1999, and a brother said in 2012 that he had developed senile dementia.Nobel prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez has died in Mexico aged 87, his family says.

Garcia Marquez was considered one of the greatest Spanish-language authors, best known for his masterpiece of magical realism, One Hundred Years of Solitude.

The 1967 novel sold more than 30 million copies and he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982.

Garcia Marquez had been ill and had made few public appearances recently.

He achieved fame for pioneering magical realism, a unique blending of the marvellous and the mundane in a way that made the extraordinary seem routine.Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian novelist whose “One Hundred Years of Solitude” established him as a giant of 20th-century literature, died on Thursday at his home in Mexico City. He was 87.

Cristóbal Pera, his former editor at Random House, confirmed the death. Mr. García Márquez learned he had lymphatic cancer in 1999, and a brother said in 2012 that he had developed senile dementia.

Mr. García Márquez, who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982, wrote fiction rooted in a mythical Latin American landscape of his own creation, but his appeal was universal. His books were translated into dozens of languages. He was among a select roster of canonical writers — Dickens, Tolstoy and Hemingway among them — who were embraced both by critics and by a mass audience.Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Nobel Prize-winning magic realist behind the beloved novels One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera, has died at the age of 87, according to sources close to the family.

The beloved Spanish-language writer died at home in Mexico City around midday, sources told The Associated Press, confirming Mexican newspaper reports Thursday afternoon. The individuals spoke on condition of anonymity out of respect for the family's privacy.