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| NHL receives good buzz from games played in great outdoors Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said he was talking recently to Niklas Kronwall and Dan Cleary about their participation in last ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
USOC tabs Blackmun as new CEO The U.S. Olympic Committee has appointed Scott Blackmun its new chief executive officer.... hosted.ap.org |
The Bell Tolls: Amid QB parade, will rushing win playoff games? It's Quarterbacks on Parade in the NFL playoffs this weekend. After resting their golden arms with first-round byes, some of the league's most ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Giants free to play during rape inquiry • Six players arrested over incident in Gosforth• All unnamed players available for selectionNathan Brown, the Huddersfield Giants coach, will be able to select the six players who were arrested yesterday on allegations of rape while the investigation is ongoing. The unnamed players have been released on bail until 18 March, while the police continue inquiries into the alleged incident in Gosforth, Newcastle in the early hours of yesterday morning.The players continued to train today at the Giants' current base in the north-east, and could be selected in the club's two remaining pre-season friendlies. Huddersfield play Barrow on Sunday and Castleford two days later, and the club confirmed tonight that the players involved would be available for selection. Huddersfield's first game of the Super League season is at home to Bradford on Friday 5 February.Northumbria police have confirmed that a 22-year-old woman made an allegation of rape after an incident in Gosforth, Newcastle, but will not reveal the name of any player unless charges are laid. "Six men have been arrested and are currently helping with inquiries," a statement said. "The investigation is in the very early stages and inquiries are ongoing."The Giants are conducting their own investigation into the matter while continuing to assist the police."Six of our players were detained by Northumbria police investigating a serious allegation," the club's managing director, Richard Thewliss, said. "All have been bailed whilst the police continue to conduct their inquiries. The club appreciate that the police have a duty to thoroughly investigate all allegations of this nature. We will assist them in any way requested. The police will now gather the facts and reach their conclusions."Any speculation is frivolous and risks damaging the reputation of innocent parties. So the full Giants squad will continue to train in Newcastle. Once the investigation has been concluded the club will make a further statement. Until then no further comment will be made by any of our players or staff in relation to this matter."The team were staying at the Gosforth Marriott Hotel after arriving on Monday for a team-building exercise and training.Steve McNamara, the Bradford coach, will wait to give his major close-season signing, Matt Orford, his debut after leaving him out of the squad to face Dewsbury in a friendly on Friday night. Stuart Reardon and Glenn Hall, two other signings, have been named in a predominantly youthful side. The Australian Orford is likely to figure in the Bulls' final pre-season game, at Hull Kingston Rovers next Thursday.Huddersfield GiantsRugby leagueGareth Walkerguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Birmingham beat Everton and continue to defy critics HOW swiftly expectation can turn to desperation. Everton, buoyed by recent fortunes, and with two FA Cup principals eliminated, were already contemplating Wembley. Instead they “went missing from the start”, according to their manager, David Moyes, and never truly recovered. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |