Friday, September 12, 2014

Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide


Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide

By Stella Mapenzauswa PRETORIA (Reuters) - Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide on Friday, having escaped the more serious charge of murder for the killing of his girlfriend, and the Olympic and Paralympic track star could face a lengthy prison sentence. The 27-year-old double…

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The World 100 Highest-Paid Athletes 2014

#1 Floyd Mayweather

Total Earnings: $105 million

Salary/winnings: $105 million

Endorsements: $0

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Mayweather is the first athlete besides Tiger Woods to earn $100 million in Forbes’ annual tally of the highest-paid athletes. His September 2013 fight against Canelo Alvarez set records for highest pay-per-view gross ($150 million), live gate ($20 million) and total revenue (roughly $200 million). The Canelo fight marked the second bout in the blockbuster 30-month, six fight deal he signed with Showtime in 2013. (56)