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Oscar Pistorius found guilty of murder, could get 15 years in prison

South Africa’s “Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius was found guilty on Thursday of murdering his girlfriend, in an appeal court ruling that could see him sent back to prison for at least 15 years.

 
Univ. of Missouri president, chancellor resign amid race relations controversy

The University of Missouri Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin announced Monday that he would step down as of January 1. Tim Wolfe, president of the University of Missouri, announced in a Monday news conference that he was resigning from his post amid a controversy regarding race relations at the school.

Oscar Pistorius leaves prison, under house arrest

Oscar Pistorius was released from prison in South Africa Monday and placed under house arrest, Correctional Services spokesman Manelisi Wolela said.

Djokovic continues dominance, beats Federer to capture U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia captured his third Grand Slam title of the year Sunday, beating Roger Federer of Switzerland 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in the U.S. Open men’s singles final in New York.

 
IOC ‘confident’ on U.S. 2024 bid despite Boston pullout

The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday it remains confident the United States will deliver a bid to host the 2024 Summer Games despite Boston’s withdrawal a day earlier.

 
Mistrial in Vanderbilt rape case because juror was once raped

A Tennessee judge on Tuesday declared a mistrial in a rape case against two former Vanderbilt University football players because a juror had failed to disclose that he was himself a rape victim, according to court documents.

Former sportscaster gets prison time for charity scheme

A former Pennsylvania sportscaster was sentenced on Wednesday to serve up to four years in state prison for defrauding some 200 people in a charity scheme.

 
Soccer player gets 8 to 15 years in prison for referee’s death

A soccer player was sentenced to eight to 15 years in prison on Friday for fatally injuring a referee he punched during a recreational league game in a Detroit suburb last summer.

 
Prosecutors show video from Hernandez’s home before ‘13 killing

Security footage shows former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez and two friends in a flurry of preparation hours before the death of an acquaintance he is charged with murdering, prosecutors said on Thursday.