Pistorius Family "Shaken" by Images
The family of Oscar Pistorius said they are "shaken" by leaked photos of the crime scene where the South African sprinter is accused of killing his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day.
British news channel Sky News released the photos on Friday. Pistorius is due in a pretrial hearing on Tuesday.
"We were shaken by the graphic images, leaked into the public domain this week, of the accident scene at Oscar’s house," a statement issued on behalf of Pistorius’ uncle, Arnold, said.
"It has always been our plea that the legal process be allowed its run its course with integrity. The leaking of evidential material into the public domain, before the court case, does not advance this process."
British Cycling Chief Seeks UCI Presidency
Brian Cookson will run for the presidency of the International Cycling Union.
London’s Daily Telegraph reported Monday that the 61-year-old head of British Cycling since 1997 will announce his candidacy Tuesday and publish a manifesto for cleaning up the sport later this month.
Irish incumbent Pat McQuaid is so far the only other candidate, but only if he can secure a nomination from Swiss Cycling, which he may represent under the UCI’s residency requirements, after Cycling Ireland withdrew its support.
Cookson’s candidacy comes after overseeing the most successful period in the history of British Cycling, including eight gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Elections are scheduled for September at the UCI Congress in Italy.
LOCOG Closes Books
LOCOG brought in $3.70 billion during its eight-year existence and had operating expenses of $3.65 billion.
In its final report, the London 2012 organizing committee said it would also deliver more than $8 million of its profits to the British Olympic Association and $4 million to the British Paralympic Association.
"One of our key objectives was to deliver an outstanding Games within a balanced budget and I am proud to say that we have achieved this," LOCOG chairman Sebastian Coe said in a statement.
BOA Vice Chairman David Hemery said one of the reasons for success of London 2012 was the British public.
"The news today is an opportunity for the BOA to say thank you – to LOCOG, to the British Government, to the thousands of volunteers who were tireless in their enthusiasm and to the millions of people who supported the Games and Team GB."
Written by Ed Hula III.
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