Victor Mather

1 week ago | spokesman.com | Victor Mather

A brush fire in Maui, Hawaii, was burning at 330 acres Monday after it rapidly grew to 500 acres Sunday, authorities said. The blaze, known as the Kahikinui fire, was 80% contained as of 8 a.m. local time Monday, according to the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety. There were no reports of injuries or structural damage. About 105 “homestead lots” are in the area, the department said, but it was not immediately clear how many people were under the evacuation order.

3 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Victor Mather

NEW YORK – It was perhaps the biggest moment of David Beckham’s decorated football career. England needed to score against Greece in 2001 to qualify for the World Cup, and he stood over a free kick with little time left. He duly bent the ball into the net, setting off paroxysms of joy throughout England. Announcer Gary Bloom spoke for the nation when he shouted: “Give that man a knighthood!”It took 24 years, but now he is getting one. How do you get a knighthood?

3 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Victor Mather

The proclamation President Donald Trump signed this week banning travel to the United States by people from a dozen countries makes exceptions for athletes, coaches and support staff for “major sporting events,” including the World Cup and the Olympics. What qualifies as a major sporting event remains to be seen. Trump’s proclamation, issued Wednesday, says that the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, will determine which events can receive an exemption.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Victor Mather

The proclamation President Trump's signed this week banning travel to the United States by people from a dozen countries for athletes, coaches and support staff for "major sporting events," including the World Cup and the Olympics. What qualifies as a major sporting event remains to be seen. Mr. Trump's proclamation declaring the ban, issued on Wednesday, says that the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, will determine which events can receive an exemption.

3 weeks ago | seattletimes.com | Victor Mather

John Brenkus, creator and host of the show “Sport Science,” which explored the physics and mechanics of sports and athletes, died Saturday. He was 53. His death was announced in a statement by Brinx TV, the media production company he founded. Brenkus “had been battling depression,” the statement said. “John lost his fight with this terrible illness.”Brinx and family members did not immediately respond to requests for further details or comment.