<p>Just few weeks before the commencement of the US Open 2022 edition, which will be the last Grand Slam tournament&nbsp;of the year, there is good news for Novak Djokovic and his ardent fans. The unvaccinated Djokovic's participation in the forthcoming showpiece event, in the&nbsp;Flushing Meadows, has received a big boost after USA confirmed changes to the Covid rules.</p>

<p>The American authorities have decided they will not discriminate between those who have taken the COVID jab and those who are yet to. Thus, this will pave way to&nbsp;allow the 2022 Wimbledon champion Djokovic&nbsp;to take part in the mega event, which will get underway on&nbsp;August 29. The Serbian has remained firm on his stance of not taking the Covid vaccine, which had also resulted in him being sent back to his home country from Australia for the 2022 Australian Open&nbsp;early this year.</p>

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<p>Despite the change brought forward, the US Open organisers haven't&nbsp;yet&nbsp;officially announced the development. Nonetheless,&nbsp;it is now certain&nbsp;that Djokovic will be part of&nbsp;the action&nbsp;in New York, spanning from August 29-September 11.</p>

<p>On Thursday (August 11), The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- an agency that governs health measures in the the country&nbsp;-- put an&nbsp;end to many of the COVID restrictions, including that the vaccinated and unvaccinated people will now be given the same treatment nationwide.</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that the&nbsp;CDC is&nbsp;yet to update&nbsp;its travel advice,&nbsp;which&nbsp;currently states&nbsp;that all non-US citizens and nationals have to be fully vaccinated before entering&nbsp;USA. However,&nbsp;its website does mention that this is under review in the aftermath of the latest update.</p>

<p>A statement read: "This updated guidance is intended to apply to community settings. In the coming weeks, CDC will work to align stand-alone guidance documents, such as those for healthcare settings, congregate settings at higher risk of transmission, and travel, with today’s update."</p>

<p>Russia's Daniil Medvedev is the defending champion in this year's US Open. Djokovic had lost last year's final in straight sets to the Russian.</p>


Just few weeks before the commencement of the US Open 2022 edition, which will be the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, there is good news for Novak Djokovic and his ardent fans.

Just few weeks before the commencement of the US Open 2022 edition, which will be the last Grand Slam tournament of the year, there is good news for Novak Djokovic and his ardent fans. The unvaccinated Djokovic's participation in the forthcoming showpiece event, in the Flushing Meadows, has received a big boost after USA confirmed changes to the Covid rules. The American authorities have decided they will not discriminate between those who have taken the COVID jab and those who are yet to. Thus, this will pave way to allow the 2022 Wimbledon champion Djokovic to take part in the mega event, which will get underway on August 29. The Serbian has remained firm on his stance of not taking the Covid vaccine, which had also resulted in him being sent back to his home country from Australia for the 2022 Australian Open early this year. ALSO READ | Canadian Open: Casper Ruud defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime to enter SFs; Nick Kyrgios ousted Despite the change brought forward, the US Open organisers haven't yet officially announced the development. Nonetheless, it is now certain that Djokovic will be part of the action in New York, spanning from August 29-September 11. On Thursday (August 11), The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- an agency that governs health measures in the the country -- put an end to many of the COVID restrictions, including that the vaccinated and unvaccinated people will now be given the same treatment nationwide. ALSO READ | Shocking! Javelin thrower Anderson Peters gets beaten and thrown off the boat, video surfaces online - Watch It is to be noted that the CDC is yet to update its travel advice, which currently states that all non-US citizens and nationals have to be fully vaccinated before entering USA. However, its website does mention that this is under review in the aftermath of the latest update. A statement read: "This updated guidance is intended to apply to community settings. In the coming weeks, CDC will work to align stand-alone guidance documents, such as those for healthcare settings, congregate settings at higher risk of transmission, and travel, with today’s update." Russia's Daniil Medvedev is the defending champion in this year's US Open. Djokovic had lost last year's final in straight sets to the Russian.

US Open: Big boost to Novak Djokovic's participation after USA confirms changes to COVID norms

<p>Antonio Conte, who previously coached Romelu Lukaku through his best spell in professional football at Inter Milan, recently offered his two cents on the prospects of the Belgian. While discussing Chelsea's decision to loan Lukaku to San Siro, the Italian admitted that he could have turned his performances around if he had been given more time.</p>

<p>In fact, 'The Godfather' expressed a great deal of confidence in Lukaku's abilities, predicting a triumphant return to Premier League football. He insisted that the&nbsp;£97.5m flop still had time to collect himself and eventually make his way back to Stamford Bridge to prove himself once and for all.</p>

<p>While discussing the 29-year-old frontman's performance at Chelsea, Conte admitted that he will most certainly be disappointed with his performance for The Blues as he failed to adjust to&nbsp;the tactical demands of Thomas Tuchel in West London. He merely recorded 15 goals in 44 appearances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I know for sure he is a bit disappointed with his impact, because he wanted to have another impact in England. But he has time. Now it's right for him to play for an important club in Italy to try to get again confidence in himself. But we are talking about a really important, a really good striker. Romelu lived two years in Milan and he was the king. The fans showed him a lot of passion and I think he’s a guy who needs this. For this reason, I think he wanted to come back in Milan, but for sure, the signing was a good signing for Chelsea. There are players that need more time to make an impact."</p>

<p>However, it is interesting to note that Lukaku himself admitted that pushing for a second stint at Stamford Bridge was the wrong career decision for him. Keeping that in mind, the Belgian's return to the London-based outfit is something that remains shrouded in mystery and intrigue.</p>


Antonio Conte, who previously coached Romelu Lukaku through his best spell in professional football at Inter Milan, recently offered his two cents on the prospects of the Belgian.

Antonio Conte, who previously coached Romelu Lukaku through his best spell in professional football at Inter Milan, recently offered his two cents on the prospects of the Belgian. While discussing Chelsea's decision to loan Lukaku to San Siro, the Italian admitted that he could have turned his performances around if he had been given more time. In fact, 'The Godfather' expressed a great deal of confidence in Lukaku's abilities, predicting a triumphant return to Premier League football. He insisted that the £97.5m flop still had time to collect himself and eventually make his way back to Stamford Bridge to prove himself once and for all. While discussing the 29-year-old frontman's performance at Chelsea, Conte admitted that he will most certainly be disappointed with his performance for The Blues as he failed to adjust to the tactical demands of Thomas Tuchel in West London. He merely recorded 15 goals in 44 appearances. "I know for sure he is a bit disappointed with his impact, because he wanted to have another impact in England. But he has time. Now it's right for him to play for an important club in Italy to try to get again confidence in himself. But we are talking about a really important, a really good striker. Romelu lived two years in Milan and he was the king. The fans showed him a lot of passion and I think he’s a guy who needs this. For this reason, I think he wanted to come back in Milan, but for sure, the signing was a good signing for Chelsea. There are players that need more time to make an impact." However, it is interesting to note that Lukaku himself admitted that pushing for a second stint at Stamford Bridge was the wrong career decision for him. Keeping that in mind, the Belgian's return to the London-based outfit is something that remains shrouded in mystery and intrigue.

'He was the king'- Antonio Conte reveals what prompted Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan

<p>Casper Ruud reached his third ATP Masters 1000 semi-final of the season Friday after he defeated hometime favourite Felix Auger-Aliassime in the National Bank Open quarterfinals. The fourth seed recovered from dropping serve in the opening game as he closed out the match 6-1, 6-2 in 74-minute in Montreal.</p>

<p>"It was one of those days where everything goes in one favour and luckily it was in my favour. With a player like Felix, you need to rely on some margins going your way. I didn`t expect them to all go on my side," Ruud said in his on-court interview."It was a bit of a difficult start. I got broken but then was able to turn everything around. I hit my spots, made the shots I needed to and make him hit a lot of balls. That was the game plan and it worked well," he added."I am sure Felix has played better than he has today. He has for sure, I have seen it before. It is a pity because he is playing at home. Maybe that was a factor, you could be nervous, but I am not going to talk to Felix. It was a big moment. This arena was full today and I am lucky I was able to win," Ruud said.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Hubert Hurkacz ended Nick Kyrgios` winning streak at the tournament as he clinched the match to enter the semi-final on Friday in Montreal. Hurkacz delivered powerful blows from his own strings to advance after one hour and 46 minutes and improve clinch the victory7-6(4), 6-7(5), 6-1."Nick has been playing some incredible tennis throughout the past weeks, so it is a pleasure playing against him," Hurkacz said in his on-court interview."I hope the fans enjoyed it as well, but I am happy with the result in the end. I started really well. Nick was maybe a little bit injured, which might have hurt his serve. With both of us serving so well, that few per cent can make the difference," Hurkacz added.</p>


Casper Ruud reached his third ATP Masters 1000 semi-final of the season Friday after he defeated hometime favourite Felix Auger-Aliassime in the National Bank Open quarterfinals.

Casper Ruud reached his third ATP Masters 1000 semi-final of the season Friday after he defeated hometime favourite Felix Auger-Aliassime in the National Bank Open quarterfinals. The fourth seed recovered from dropping serve in the opening game as he closed out the match 6-1, 6-2 in 74-minute in Montreal. "It was one of those days where everything goes in one favour and luckily it was in my favour. With a player like Felix, you need to rely on some margins going your way. I didn`t expect them to all go on my side," Ruud said in his on-court interview."It was a bit of a difficult start. I got broken but then was able to turn everything around. I hit my spots, made the shots I needed to and make him hit a lot of balls. That was the game plan and it worked well," he added."I am sure Felix has played better than he has today. He has for sure, I have seen it before. It is a pity because he is playing at home. Maybe that was a factor, you could be nervous, but I am not going to talk to Felix. It was a big moment. This arena was full today and I am lucky I was able to win," Ruud said. On the other hand, Hubert Hurkacz ended Nick Kyrgios` winning streak at the tournament as he clinched the match to enter the semi-final on Friday in Montreal. Hurkacz delivered powerful blows from his own strings to advance after one hour and 46 minutes and improve clinch the victory7-6(4), 6-7(5), 6-1."Nick has been playing some incredible tennis throughout the past weeks, so it is a pleasure playing against him," Hurkacz said in his on-court interview."I hope the fans enjoyed it as well, but I am happy with the result in the end. I started really well. Nick was maybe a little bit injured, which might have hurt his serve. With both of us serving so well, that few per cent can make the difference," Hurkacz added.

Canadian Open: Casper Ruud defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime to enter SFs; Nick Kyrgios ousted

<p>With the impacts&nbsp;of climate change becoming more and more apparent with each passing day, Chelsea's frontman, Thomas Tuchel, recently called upon football pros to lead the world by example and tackle this threat head-on. With heat waves plaguing the United Kingdom, stirring trouble for players competing in the sweltering heat, it was only a matter of time before the issue was addressed by Premier League bigwigs.</p>

<p>With heat waves becoming a recurring phenomenon, scientists suggest that the human race merely has three to four years to bring about a change to ensure that the planet remains inhabitable in the future. Various international bodies have repeatedly warned people to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle otherwise future generations will be forced to deal with serious issues like soaring temperatures and scarcity of water.</p>

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<p>In a more football-centric context, scientists have issued warnings, predicting that various&nbsp;stadiums may find themselves underwater by 2050 due to rapidly rising sea levels. Stamford Bridge and West Ham's London Stadium are some of the most prominent grounds that may find themselves submerged in the near future.</p>

<p>Tuchel donned his environmentalist hat as he discussed the matter while answering questions about&nbsp;the Premier League's move to make water breaks mandatory, which has likely been in response to the recurring heatwaves.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We can be huge role models in it because we have this recognition and range that people follow us. We can be role models. And while I’m saying this I’m drinking out of a plastic bottle, which is simply not good! We need to be on it. Because we are not alone. We are role models and we have to adapt."</p>

<p>Chelsea are hot on the heels of a 1-0 win against Everton after Jorginho stepped up and nudged the London-based outfit into the lead with a penalty. They are currently hurtling towards a clash against Tottenham Hotspur and will hope to record a much more convincing win as they host The Lilywhites at Stamford Bridge.</p>


With the impacts of climate change becoming more and more apparent with each passing day, Chelsea's frontman, Thomas Tuchel, recently called upon football pros to lead the world by example and tackle this threat head-on.

With the impacts of climate change becoming more and more apparent with each passing day, Chelsea's frontman, Thomas Tuchel, recently called upon football pros to lead the world by example and tackle this threat head-on. With heat waves plaguing the United Kingdom, stirring trouble for players competing in the sweltering heat, it was only a matter of time before the issue was addressed by Premier League bigwigs. With heat waves becoming a recurring phenomenon, scientists suggest that the human race merely has three to four years to bring about a change to ensure that the planet remains inhabitable in the future. Various international bodies have repeatedly warned people to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle otherwise future generations will be forced to deal with serious issues like soaring temperatures and scarcity of water. ALSO READ: Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois & De Bruyne feature on the shortlist for UEFA's men's POTY accolade In a more football-centric context, scientists have issued warnings, predicting that various stadiums may find themselves underwater by 2050 due to rapidly rising sea levels. Stamford Bridge and West Ham's London Stadium are some of the most prominent grounds that may find themselves submerged in the near future. Tuchel donned his environmentalist hat as he discussed the matter while answering questions about the Premier League's move to make water breaks mandatory, which has likely been in response to the recurring heatwaves. ALSO READ: 'Support peace in Ukraine'- Former Chelsea star and Ballon d'Or winner calls for int'l backing in war effort "We can be huge role models in it because we have this recognition and range that people follow us. We can be role models. And while I’m saying this I’m drinking out of a plastic bottle, which is simply not good! We need to be on it. Because we are not alone. We are role models and we have to adapt." Chelsea are hot on the heels of a 1-0 win against Everton after Jorginho stepped up and nudged the London-based outfit into the lead with a penalty. They are currently hurtling towards a clash against Tottenham Hotspur and will hope to record a much more convincing win as they host The Lilywhites at Stamford Bridge.

‘We have to adapt’- Thomas Tuchel turns climate activist as he demands action

<p>In what can be termed a shocking video, Grenadian athlete Anderson Peters was recently beaten and thrown off the boat into the water. The incident took place on Wednesday (August 10) where the javelin throw world champion got involved in a tussle and was beaten by crew members&nbsp;of a party boat in Grenada before Peters was pushed off the boat.</p>

<p>The video of the assault has now gone viral and is breaking the internet. <strong>Here's the clip of the whole drama that escalated further and resulted in Peters being humiliated and injured:</strong></p>

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<p>The 24-year-old Peters had secured&nbsp;the gold medal in the javelin throw world championship this year, with India's Neeraj Chopra settling for silver. In the CWG 2022 edition, the Grenadian won a&nbsp;silver medal in the javelin event in Birmingham.</p>

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<p>After the incident, the Grenada Police said in a statement, "Peters is presently receiving medical attention for minor injuries." Meanwhile, The Grenada Olympic Committee also&nbsp;reacted&nbsp;sharply and stated,&nbsp;"saddened by the news of the cowardly actions of some five persons who physically assaulted our national sporting icon and hero."</p>

<p>“We have received preliminary information on the incident and understand that our world champion sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the assault meted out [by] these non-nationals. The Grenada Olympic Committee joins with all of Grenada in condemning these barbaric actions and look forward to the relevant authorities taking decisive actions against all the perpetrators. We stand ready to lend our support with his recovery and look forward to an expeditious resolution to the matter."</p>

<p>On the other hand, a statement was also carried out by the opposition New National Party, which read,&nbsp;"We strongly denounce all acts of violence and submit that such should not be tolerated. Grenada is marked by its peaceful nature and without a doubt, we subscribe to the rule of law."</p>


In what can be termed a shocking video, Grenadian athlete Anderson Peters was recently beaten and thrown off the boat into the water. The incident took place on Wednesday (August 10) where the javelin throw world champion got involved in a tussle and was beaten by crew members of a party boat in Grenada before Peters was pushed off the boat.

In what can be termed a shocking video, Grenadian athlete Anderson Peters was recently beaten and thrown off the boat into the water. The incident took place on Wednesday (August 10) where the javelin throw world champion got involved in a tussle and was beaten by crew members of a party boat in Grenada before Peters was pushed off the boat. The video of the assault has now gone viral and is breaking the internet. Here's the clip of the whole drama that escalated further and resulted in Peters being humiliated and injured: #AndersonPeters being beaten by five non-national in #Grenada pic.twitter.com/NrVBJwu2t9 — Do.Biblical.Justice. (@StGeorgesDBJ) August 11, 2022 × The 24-year-old Peters had secured the gold medal in the javelin throw world championship this year, with India's Neeraj Chopra settling for silver. In the CWG 2022 edition, the Grenadian won a silver medal in the javelin event in Birmingham. ALSO READ | From PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to mixed team's silver: How Indian shuttlers roared and inspired at CWG 2022 After the incident, the Grenada Police said in a statement, "Peters is presently receiving medical attention for minor injuries." Meanwhile, The Grenada Olympic Committee also reacted sharply and stated, "saddened by the news of the cowardly actions of some five persons who physically assaulted our national sporting icon and hero." “We have received preliminary information on the incident and understand that our world champion sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the assault meted out [by] these non-nationals. The Grenada Olympic Committee joins with all of Grenada in condemning these barbaric actions and look forward to the relevant authorities taking decisive actions against all the perpetrators. We stand ready to lend our support with his recovery and look forward to an expeditious resolution to the matter." On the other hand, a statement was also carried out by the opposition New National Party, which read, "We strongly denounce all acts of violence and submit that such should not be tolerated. Grenada is marked by its peaceful nature and without a doubt, we subscribe to the rule of law."

Shocking! Javelin thrower Anderson Peters gets beaten and thrown off the boat, video surfaces online - Watch

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with all medal winners of the Commonwealth 2022 games at his official residence on Saturday. This is the first time the Prime Minister physically interacted with the winners of the Commonwealth Games after their spectacular performance in Birmingham. Earlier PM Modi had hosted the contingent of medal winners of Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. PM Modi had already wished every athlete who won a medal for the country.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister had turned to his official Twitter handle to congratulate Indian athletes after they bagged medals at the event. PM Modi also sent his wishes to those who failed to finish on the podium. From July 28 to August 8, nearly 200 Indian athletes competed for medals across 16 different sports at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. India wrapped up its Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign at fourth position with 61 medals (22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze).</p>

<p>"Vinesh put behind the disappointment, PV Sindhu forced opponents to leave the court and run. The way our cricketers played under Harmanpreet Kaur was commendable. Your achievements will inspire the generation of girls to come," the PM&nbsp;said during his interaction with the athletes.</p>

<p>"We had our most successful outing at World Athletics Championships, a good show at U-20 World Athletics. We also had wonderful performances in World Cadet Wrestling and international para-badminton tournaments. These are exciting times for Indian sports. All of you were competing there, but crores of Indians were performing here. Till late night, your every action, every move was in the eyes of the countrymen. Many people slept with alarms to update your performance," he&nbsp;added.</p>

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<p>Wrestling topped the medal chart with 12 medals including six gold while weightlifting accounted for 10 medals. India has delivered its fourth-best performance of all time in their Commonwealth Games history, with their best being a total of 101 medals when the games were held at home in 2010. The Indian women`s cricket team also created history as they won the silver medal in CWG`s first-ever T20 event. One of the major highlights of the mega event was the clinching of a gold medal by Nikhat Zareen.</p>

<p>After winning the medal in the final of the women`s 50kg Light Flyweight category, Zareen said she is excited to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and added that she will take his autograph on her boxing gloves. Indian star boxer and world champion Nikhat Zareen defeated Carly MC Naul of Northern Ireland in the final of women`s 50kg (Light Flyweight) on Sunday. Zareen lived up to her `world champion` status as she dominated Carly across all three rounds. She won by 5-0 on basis of points scored."I am very excited to meet Prime Minister Modi; I took a selfie with him last time and want a new one now. Last time, I took his autograph on my T-shirt, now I will take it on my boxing gloves," Nikhat Zareen had told ANI after winning the gold on August 07.</p>

<p>The Commonwealth Games 2022 came to an end with a stunning closing ceremony at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Monday. The Commonwealth Games flag was presented to the Governor of Victoria. The state of Victoria, Australia will be the next host of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with all medal winners of the Commonwealth 2022 games at his official residence on Saturday. This is the first time the Prime Minister physically interacted with the winners of the Commonwealth Games after their spectacular performance in Birmingham.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with all medal winners of the Commonwealth 2022 games at his official residence on Saturday. This is the first time the Prime Minister physically interacted with the winners of the Commonwealth Games after their spectacular performance in Birmingham. Earlier PM Modi had hosted the contingent of medal winners of Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. PM Modi had already wished every athlete who won a medal for the country. The Prime Minister had turned to his official Twitter handle to congratulate Indian athletes after they bagged medals at the event. PM Modi also sent his wishes to those who failed to finish on the podium. From July 28 to August 8, nearly 200 Indian athletes competed for medals across 16 different sports at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. India wrapped up its Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign at fourth position with 61 medals (22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze). "Vinesh put behind the disappointment, PV Sindhu forced opponents to leave the court and run. The way our cricketers played under Harmanpreet Kaur was commendable. Your achievements will inspire the generation of girls to come," the PM said during his interaction with the athletes. "We had our most successful outing at World Athletics Championships, a good show at U-20 World Athletics. We also had wonderful performances in World Cadet Wrestling and international para-badminton tournaments. These are exciting times for Indian sports. All of you were competing there, but crores of Indians were performing here. Till late night, your every action, every move was in the eyes of the countrymen. Many people slept with alarms to update your performance," he added. ALSO READ | From PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to mixed team's silver: How Indian shuttlers roared and inspired at CWG 2022 Wrestling topped the medal chart with 12 medals including six gold while weightlifting accounted for 10 medals. India has delivered its fourth-best performance of all time in their Commonwealth Games history, with their best being a total of 101 medals when the games were held at home in 2010. The Indian women`s cricket team also created history as they won the silver medal in CWG`s first-ever T20 event. One of the major highlights of the mega event was the clinching of a gold medal by Nikhat Zareen. After winning the medal in the final of the women`s 50kg Light Flyweight category, Zareen said she is excited to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and added that she will take his autograph on her boxing gloves. Indian star boxer and world champion Nikhat Zareen defeated Carly MC Naul of Northern Ireland in the final of women`s 50kg (Light Flyweight) on Sunday. Zareen lived up to her `world champion` status as she dominated Carly across all three rounds. She won by 5-0 on basis of points scored."I am very excited to meet Prime Minister Modi; I took a selfie with him last time and want a new one now. Last time, I took his autograph on my T-shirt, now I will take it on my boxing gloves," Nikhat Zareen had told ANI after winning the gold on August 07. The Commonwealth Games 2022 came to an end with a stunning closing ceremony at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Monday. The Commonwealth Games flag was presented to the Governor of Victoria. The state of Victoria, Australia will be the next host of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

PM Narendra Modi interacts with Commonwealth Games' medal winners at his residence

<p>A trial was recently launched for a federal civil lawsuit, which was filed by Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant. In her suit, she claimed that pictures of Bryant, which were clicked posthumously, were shared at locations irrelevant to the investigation, including a bar&nbsp;and award show.</p>

<p>Luella Weireter, who is married to an LA firefighter and is a former&nbsp;emergency medical technician, testified in court against&nbsp;LA County firefighter Tony Imbrenda, claiming that he shared pictures of Bryant from the crash with attendees&nbsp;at the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California's Golden Mike awards back&nbsp;in February 2020.</p>

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<p>While describing the entire situation,&nbsp;Weireter revealed that a small group had convened at her table shortly thereafter to catch a glimpse of the photos on a small cell phone. She characterized&nbsp;Imbrenda's actions as a party trick. She further claimed that she heard a firefighter make the following comment after pulling away from the group:</p>

<p>"I can't believe I just looked at Kobe's burnt up body and now I'm about to eat." At this point, Vanessa Bryant, who was in attendance in the courtroom, was&nbsp;visibly shaken up, rocking back and forth&nbsp;with her head in her hands, sobbing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Weireter further testified that she filed an official complaint with a battalion chief at a fire station in Malibu roughly about two weeks after the ceremony. She also revealed that she was contacted by LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone to discuss the matter in detail.</p>

<p>The witness is the cousin of&nbsp;Keri Altobelli, who had also perished in the helicopter crash along with her husband John and daughter&nbsp;Alyssa.</p>


A trial was recently launched for a federal civil lawsuit, which was filed by Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant. In her suit, she claimed that pictures of Bryant, which were clicked posthumously, were shared at locations irrelevant to the investigation, including a bar and award show.

A trial was recently launched for a federal civil lawsuit, which was filed by Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant. In her suit, she claimed that pictures of Bryant, which were clicked posthumously, were shared at locations irrelevant to the investigation, including a bar and award show. Luella Weireter, who is married to an LA firefighter and is a former emergency medical technician, testified in court against LA County firefighter Tony Imbrenda, claiming that he shared pictures of Bryant from the crash with attendees at the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California's Golden Mike awards back in February 2020. ALSO READ: Trial into sharing of pictures from Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash set to begin While describing the entire situation, Weireter revealed that a small group had convened at her table shortly thereafter to catch a glimpse of the photos on a small cell phone. She characterized Imbrenda's actions as a party trick. She further claimed that she heard a firefighter make the following comment after pulling away from the group: "I can't believe I just looked at Kobe's burnt up body and now I'm about to eat." At this point, Vanessa Bryant, who was in attendance in the courtroom, was visibly shaken up, rocking back and forth with her head in her hands, sobbing. ALSO READ: Kobe Bryant chopper crash victim families win $2.5m compensation over graphic photos Weireter further testified that she filed an official complaint with a battalion chief at a fire station in Malibu roughly about two weeks after the ceremony. She also revealed that she was contacted by LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone to discuss the matter in detail. The witness is the cousin of Keri Altobelli, who had also perished in the helicopter crash along with her husband John and daughter Alyssa.

Witness testifies against LA County fireman for sharing images of Kobe Bryant's remains at an awards show

<p>Before Pakistan locks horns with Team India in both sides' tournament-openers in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022 edition, in the UAE, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green will travel to Netherlands for three ODIs against the Dutch side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the tour, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a full-strength squad for the Netherlands ODIs. This hasn't been well received by former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria and he has slammed the team management. The tainted spinner feels Pakistan should 'show some courage' and give more chances to youngsters during such tours, taking a leaf from India.</p>

<p>In the recent past, India have rotated their senior players and given chances to a lot of young stars their recent trips to Ireland, West Indies and now Zimbabwe (to kick off from August 18 in the African nation). In addition, many young leaders such as Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;have been tested in captaincy role since the 2021 T20 World Cup.</p>

<p>"India are looking at the future. Unfortunately, Pakistan are not thinking on similar lines. There is no emphasis on creating a bench strength. They need to change their mentality and show some courage. On the Netherlands tour, they could have given young players some chances," Kaneria said on his YouTube channel.</p>

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<p>Kaneria further pointed out that he feels India are much better prepared for the forthcoming Asian championship, to kick off from August 27 in the subcontinent. In this regard, he opined, "Pakistan have played very few T20Is since last year’s World Cup. They played seven and won six. They played one big T20 game against Australia and lost that as well."</p>

<p>"In comparison, India have played 24 matches, winning 20 (19). India’s ratio is much higher and they have mostly played their B and C teams. As Rohit Sharma said, India is creating a bench strength," Kaneria added.</p>

<p>There are high chances of India and Pakistan meeting each other thrice in the Asia Cup (including the final) and are also placed in the same group in the 2022 T20 World Cup (to be held in Australia from October-November).</p>
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Before Pakistan locks horns with Team India in both sides' tournament-openers in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022 edition, in the UAE, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green will travel to Netherlands for three ODIs against the Dutch side.

Before Pakistan locks horns with Team India in both sides' tournament-openers in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022 edition, in the UAE, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green will travel to Netherlands for three ODIs against the Dutch side. Ahead of the tour, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a full-strength squad for the Netherlands ODIs. This hasn't been well received by former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria and he has slammed the team management. The tainted spinner feels Pakistan should 'show some courage' and give more chances to youngsters during such tours, taking a leaf from India. In the recent past, India have rotated their senior players and given chances to a lot of young stars their recent trips to Ireland, West Indies and now Zimbabwe (to kick off from August 18 in the African nation). In addition, many young leaders such as Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah have been tested in captaincy role since the 2021 T20 World Cup. "India are looking at the future. Unfortunately, Pakistan are not thinking on similar lines. There is no emphasis on creating a bench strength. They need to change their mentality and show some courage. On the Netherlands tour, they could have given young players some chances," Kaneria said on his YouTube channel. ALSO READ | After missing out on Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah could also be ruled out of T20 World Cup: Report Kaneria further pointed out that he feels India are much better prepared for the forthcoming Asian championship, to kick off from August 27 in the subcontinent. In this regard, he opined, "Pakistan have played very few T20Is since last year’s World Cup. They played seven and won six. They played one big T20 game against Australia and lost that as well." "In comparison, India have played 24 matches, winning 20 (19). India’s ratio is much higher and they have mostly played their B and C teams. As Rohit Sharma said, India is creating a bench strength," Kaneria added. There are high chances of India and Pakistan meeting each other thrice in the Asia Cup (including the final) and are also placed in the same group in the 2022 T20 World Cup (to be held in Australia from October-November).

'Show some courage' - Danish Kaneria slams Pakistan, urges them to take a leaf from India

<p>There seems to be no end to the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga. The superstar footballer is keen on leaving Manchester United and wants to play for a club that can challenge for top honours. As Man United finished sixth in the last EPL season, Ronaldo will also be missing out on 2022/23 Champions League football and, hence, the Portuguese captain is keen to join a new club.</p>

<p>So far, plenty have been said and written about Ronaldo's transfer saga with his agent Jorge Mendes having held talks with Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, Athletico Madrid, etc. However, nothing concrete has come out of all discussions. With no options available,&nbsp; Ronaldo is carrying on with the Red Devils although reports suggest that the 37-year-old is desperate to leave.</p>

<p>When Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was recently by fans asked if the club will entertain the thoughts of re-signing&nbsp;Ronaldo once again, he said, "Sign Ronaldo?". "Again? He's 38-years-old."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-beats-teammates-in-a-sprint-after-being-benched-due-to-fitness-issues-505872">Cristiano Ronaldo beats Manchester United teammates in a sprint after being benched due to fitness issues</a></strong></p>

<p>Thus, Ronaldo's old club Real Madrid has surely ruled out&nbsp;a move for the aging star. Amid all this, the striker continues to don the Man United jersey and was part of their 2-1 drubbing at the hands of Brighton in their new EPL season opener. Ronaldo had joined the club last year, for a two-year contract, but couldn't prevent United from sinking further as they ended at the sixth position in the previous EPL season.</p>


There seems to be no end to the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga. The superstar footballer is keen on leaving Manchester United and wants to play for a club that can challenge for top honours.

There seems to be no end to the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga. The superstar footballer is keen on leaving Manchester United and wants to play for a club that can challenge for top honours. As Man United finished sixth in the last EPL season, Ronaldo will also be missing out on 2022/23 Champions League football and, hence, the Portuguese captain is keen to join a new club. So far, plenty have been said and written about Ronaldo's transfer saga with his agent Jorge Mendes having held talks with Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, Athletico Madrid, etc. However, nothing concrete has come out of all discussions. With no options available, Ronaldo is carrying on with the Red Devils although reports suggest that the 37-year-old is desperate to leave. When Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was recently by fans asked if the club will entertain the thoughts of re-signing Ronaldo once again, he said, "Sign Ronaldo?". "Again? He's 38-years-old." ALSO READ | Cristiano Ronaldo beats Manchester United teammates in a sprint after being benched due to fitness issues Thus, Ronaldo's old club Real Madrid has surely ruled out a move for the aging star. Amid all this, the striker continues to don the Man United jersey and was part of their 2-1 drubbing at the hands of Brighton in their new EPL season opener. Ronaldo had joined the club last year, for a two-year contract, but couldn't prevent United from sinking further as they ended at the sixth position in the previous EPL season.

Will Real Madrid sign Cristiano Ronaldo once again? Club president answers the big question

<p>Team India's Asia Cup squad was announced on August 8 (Monday) by the BCCI selection committee. The Rohit Sharma-led line-up saw the return of senior pros Virat Kohli and vice-captain KL Rahul but Jasprit Bumrah's absence stunned one and all as the premier pacer has sustained a back injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, Rohit &amp; Co. will be without Bumrah for the forthcoming Asian championship, to be held in the UAE from August 27-September 11. The speedster is&nbsp;now undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru and no date has been set for his return. As per a report, it seems Bumrah's comeback won't be anytime soon, and might also miss the 2022 T20 World Cup.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-can-he-come-in-this-team-ex-chief-selector-on-star-players-inclusion-in-india-squad-for-asia-cup-505701">'How can he come in this team?': Ex-chief selector on star player's inclusion in India squad for Asia Cup</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking to InsideSport, a BCCI official has claimed that Bumrah needs to be managed very carefully. "Yes, it’s concerning. He is back in rehab and will get the best medical advice available. The problem is it’s his old injury and that is what is concerning. We have just two months left for the World Cup and he has got this injury at the worst possible time. We are closely monitoring his condition. He is the best bowler in cricket and needs to be carefully managed,” an official told.</p>

<p>Needless to say, Bumrah will be missed in the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be played in the shortest format for the second time in the tournament history. India kick off their campaign versus arch-rival Pakistan on August 28, in Dubai, and will hope to go the distance as the competition will be an ideal dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia from October-November.</p>


Team India's Asia Cup squad was announced on August 8 (Monday) by the BCCI selection committee. The Rohit Sharma-led line-up saw the return of senior pros Virat Kohli and vice-captain KL Rahul but Jasprit Bumrah's absence stunned one and all as the premier pacer has sustained a back injury.

Team India's Asia Cup squad was announced on August 8 (Monday) by the BCCI selection committee. The Rohit Sharma-led line-up saw the return of senior pros Virat Kohli and vice-captain KL Rahul but Jasprit Bumrah's absence stunned one and all as the premier pacer has sustained a back injury. Thus, Rohit & Co. will be without Bumrah for the forthcoming Asian championship, to be held in the UAE from August 27-September 11. The speedster is now undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru and no date has been set for his return. As per a report, it seems Bumrah's comeback won't be anytime soon, and might also miss the 2022 T20 World Cup. ALSO READ | 'How can he come in this team?': Ex-chief selector on star player's inclusion in India squad for Asia Cup Speaking to InsideSport, a BCCI official has claimed that Bumrah needs to be managed very carefully. "Yes, it’s concerning. He is back in rehab and will get the best medical advice available. The problem is it’s his old injury and that is what is concerning. We have just two months left for the World Cup and he has got this injury at the worst possible time. We are closely monitoring his condition. He is the best bowler in cricket and needs to be carefully managed,” an official told. Needless to say, Bumrah will be missed in the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be played in the shortest format for the second time in the tournament history. India kick off their campaign versus arch-rival Pakistan on August 28, in Dubai, and will hope to go the distance as the competition will be an ideal dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia from October-November.

After missing out on Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah could also be ruled out of T20 World Cup: Report

<p>The former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury recently offered fans some insight into his future, declaring that he had decided to hang his gloves up for good as he turned 34 on August 12th. He offered his fans this update in a post on social media.</p>

<p>This marks the second time 'The Gypsy King' has announced his retirement in a matter of merely four months after initially declaring that he was walking away from the sport after his fight against Dillian Whyte back in April 2022.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-boxer-amit-panghal-thrashes-kiaran-macdonald-to-clinch-elusive-gold-in-mens-51kg-at-cwg-2022-504525">Indian boxer Amit Panghal thrashes Kiaran Macdonald to clinch gold in men's 51kg at CWG 2022</a></p>

<p>Shortly after his fight against Whyte, which took place at the Wembley stadium, Fury admitted that he would most definitely return to the cage, albeit exclusively for the big bucks. He recently expressed interest in participating in a rematch against Derek Chisora, which would have marked the final edition of their trilogy saga.</p>

<p>However, it seems like Fury&nbsp;has since changed his mind as he&nbsp;abruptly declared&nbsp;an indefinite break from the sport of boxing, drawing curtains on a glorious and uber-successful&nbsp;career that has seen multiple highs and lows.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/two-pakistani-boxers-mysteriously-disappear-in-birmingham-in-the-aftermath-of-the-commonwealth-games-505946">Two Pakistani boxers mysteriously disappear in Birmingham after Commonwealth Games 2022</a></p>

<p>He declared the same in a post on Instagram, thanking his benefactors, supporters and everyone else who has played a vital role in his storied career, including the likes of Frank Warren, his wife, Paris Fury, and more.</p>

<p>"Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years &amp; after long hard conversations I've finally decided to walk away &amp; on my 34th birthday I say Bon voyage."</p>

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<p>Fury last featured inside the squared circle in a fight against WBC interim heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte at the Wembley Stadium in London, where he retained his WBC title after dominating 'The Body Snatcher' for six rounds before finally knocking him out with a stunning uppercut. Although it seems like Fury's journey in boxing has come to an end, he leaves the sport after having etched his name in combat sporting folklore for the ages.</p>


The former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury recently offered fans some insight into his future, declaring that he had decided to hang his gloves up for good as he turned 34 on August 12th.

The former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury recently offered fans some insight into his future, declaring that he had decided to hang his gloves up for good as he turned 34 on August 12th. He offered his fans this update in a post on social media. This marks the second time 'The Gypsy King' has announced his retirement in a matter of merely four months after initially declaring that he was walking away from the sport after his fight against Dillian Whyte back in April 2022. ALSO READ: Indian boxer Amit Panghal thrashes Kiaran Macdonald to clinch gold in men's 51kg at CWG 2022 Shortly after his fight against Whyte, which took place at the Wembley stadium, Fury admitted that he would most definitely return to the cage, albeit exclusively for the big bucks. He recently expressed interest in participating in a rematch against Derek Chisora, which would have marked the final edition of their trilogy saga. However, it seems like Fury has since changed his mind as he abruptly declared an indefinite break from the sport of boxing, drawing curtains on a glorious and uber-successful career that has seen multiple highs and lows. ALSO READ: Two Pakistani boxers mysteriously disappear in Birmingham after Commonwealth Games 2022 He declared the same in a post on Instagram, thanking his benefactors, supporters and everyone else who has played a vital role in his storied career, including the likes of Frank Warren, his wife, Paris Fury, and more. "Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years & after long hard conversations I've finally decided to walk away & on my 34th birthday I say Bon voyage." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyson Fury (@tysonfury) × Fury last featured inside the squared circle in a fight against WBC interim heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte at the Wembley Stadium in London, where he retained his WBC title after dominating 'The Body Snatcher' for six rounds before finally knocking him out with a stunning uppercut. Although it seems like Fury's journey in boxing has come to an end, he leaves the sport after having etched his name in combat sporting folklore for the ages.

'I say bon voyage'- Tyson Fury announces retirement from boxing with immediate effect after teasing return

<p>With Pakistan's tour of the Netherlands fast approaching, team captain Babar Azam recently opened up about Shaheen Afridi's fitness, which has been a matter of great discourse after he was shackled to the sidelines due to an injury. He admitted that the team was hoping for him to find his way back to active contention sooner rather than later.</p>

<p>In addition to their tour of the Netherlands, the Pakistani squadron is also hurtling towards a clash against India in the Asia Cup. They are set to lock horns with each other on August 28th. Afridi, who played a vital role against&nbsp;India during their memorable win at the 2021 T20 World Cup, will most certainly be the biggest threat to the Men in Blue yet again.</p>

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<p>Before the team set off on its journey&nbsp;to participate in the tour of the Netherlands and the Asia Cup, Azam lifted the lid on Afridi's availability. He declared that the ace pacer will be travelling with the team while being cared for by the team doctor and physio. He further admitted that he was hoping to offer the 22-year-old some game time to prepare him for the highly anticipated Asia Cup match against India.</p>

<p>“There are concerns over Shaheen's fitness. We are taking him along because the doctor and the physio are travelling with the team, so he can be looked after well. We are thinking from a long-term perspective. There is the Asia Cup and the World Cup as well. We are trying to ensure he can get ready as soon as possible. We are hoping that he can play at least one match in the Netherlands. If not, then hopefully he can play in the Asia Cup," Azam said.</p>

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<p>Afridi is an uber essential cog in Pakistan's machine&nbsp;as his absence during the team's second Test against Sri Lanka cost them the game. The team will most certainly have their fingers crossed, hoping for the 2021&nbsp;ICC's Player of the Year to find his way back to fitness&nbsp;before their forthcoming matches.</p>


With Pakistan's tour of the Netherlands fast approaching, team captain Babar Azam recently opened up about Shaheen Afridi's fitness, which has been a matter of great discourse after he was shackled to the sidelines due to an injury.

With Pakistan's tour of the Netherlands fast approaching, team captain Babar Azam recently opened up about Shaheen Afridi's fitness, which has been a matter of great discourse after he was shackled to the sidelines due to an injury. He admitted that the team was hoping for him to find his way back to active contention sooner rather than later. In addition to their tour of the Netherlands, the Pakistani squadron is also hurtling towards a clash against India in the Asia Cup. They are set to lock horns with each other on August 28th. Afridi, who played a vital role against India during their memorable win at the 2021 T20 World Cup, will most certainly be the biggest threat to the Men in Blue yet again. ALSO READ: When Gambhir, Kamran got involved in an ugly spat during 2010 India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash Before the team set off on its journey to participate in the tour of the Netherlands and the Asia Cup, Azam lifted the lid on Afridi's availability. He declared that the ace pacer will be travelling with the team while being cared for by the team doctor and physio. He further admitted that he was hoping to offer the 22-year-old some game time to prepare him for the highly anticipated Asia Cup match against India. “There are concerns over Shaheen's fitness. We are taking him along because the doctor and the physio are travelling with the team, so he can be looked after well. We are thinking from a long-term perspective. There is the Asia Cup and the World Cup as well. We are trying to ensure he can get ready as soon as possible. We are hoping that he can play at least one match in the Netherlands. If not, then hopefully he can play in the Asia Cup," Azam said. ALSO READ: Sourav Ganguly to lead India vs World Giants in 75th year of Indian Independence special match Afridi is an uber essential cog in Pakistan's machine as his absence during the team's second Test against Sri Lanka cost them the game. The team will most certainly have their fingers crossed, hoping for the 2021 ICC's Player of the Year to find his way back to fitness before their forthcoming matches.

Asia Cup: Babar Azam provides injury update on pacer Shaheen Afridi as India clash inches closer

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