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18
Jun 13

Thousands Protest in Brazil

Brazilan Protestor with Flag

A demonstrator with the Brazilian flag protests against the Confederation’s Cup and the government of Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff in Brasilia June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil’s biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. Protesters are using the Confederation’s Cup as a counterpoint to amplify their concerns. UESLEI MARCELINO/REUTERS/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rtrglsoccerphotos274165

As Brazil takes another step onto the world stage by hosting soccer’s Confederations Cup, a prelude to the 2014 World Cup, protests have erupted across Brazil on a number of issues facing the emerging country. The protesters first took to the streets of Sao Paulo over a bus fare increase and now they have grown to include citizens concerned about the cost of living, education, health care, the cost of the World Cup, and the police crackdown on protesters. Continue reading →

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29
May 13

Athlete in Focus: Manu Ginóbili

Ginobili Celebration

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili reacts after sinking the game winning shot against the Golden State Warriors in the second overtime period during Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference Semifinals basketball playoff series in San Antonio, May 6, 2013. TIM SHARP/REUTERS/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rtrlfive872255

It’s been five years since the San Antonio Spurs last made it to the NBA Finals and won their fourth championship. After beating Memphis in the Western Conference finals, the Spurs are back in The Finals where they look to stay a perfect 5-0 in finals appearances. Three of those championships came with the help of Manu Ginóbili – who was a winner before he got to the NBA – and hopes to add another NBA Championship to his resume. Continue reading →

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28
May 13

Oscar Pistorius Due Back in Court

Oscar Pistorius in court

South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius appears at the Magistrate Court in Pretoria on February 22, 2013. Pistorius battled to secure bail as he appeared on charges of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, Valentine’s Day. South African prosecutors will argue that Pistorius is guilty of premeditated murder in Steenkamp’s death, a charge which could carry a life sentence. Pistorius denies the charge, saying that he shot 29-year-old Steenkamp repeatedly through a locked bathroom door in the dead of night by accident, having mistaken her for a burglar. ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: afplivefour955762

Only one year ago Oscar Pistorius was preparing to make history as the first man with no legs to compete in the Olympics. Now the Olympian finds himself preparing for trail where he faces the charge of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius is due back in the Pretoria, South Africa courtroom Tuesday, June 4th for a hearing on his case. All the people around the world that watched him compete in the Olympics will now watch him in the courtroom as his case will be one of the biggest trials of the year. Continue reading →

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08
May 13

Athlete in Focus: Henrik Lundqvist

Lundqvist Focus

New York Rangers’s goalie Henrik Lundqvist stands across the goal against Anaheim Ducks during their ice hockey NHL season game at the Globe Arena on October 8, 2011 in Stockholm, Sweden. Anaheim Ducks wins against New York Rangers 2-1. JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: afplivefour084606

During the Stanley Cup playoffs the pressure on goaltenders gets tuned up to an astronomical level with their play often being the difference between winning and losing. As the New York Rangers look to surpass last year’s playoff success they have the luxury of one of the best between the pipes in Henrik Lundqvist. Still in search of his first Stanley Cup, the pressure won’t break Lundqvist who has already won with the pressure of Sweden on his shoulders. Continue reading →

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24
Apr 13

Athlete in Focus: Tim Duncan

Duncan Championships

Spurs’ Tim Duncan stands during the national anthem prior to the start of the Western Conference Playoffs First Round Game 1 against the Mavericks Saturday April 18, 2009 at the AT&T Center. Edward A. Ornelas/ZUMA Press/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: zumaamericaseight520238

In the NBA the ring is the thing and once you got one you want the second and third. As Tim Duncan’s career nears an end he is looking to bolster his hall-of-fame resume with a fifth championship ring with the Spurs. San Antonio finds themselves in a great position to make a run after a great regular season – but in the wild western conference nothing is guaranteed. Continue reading →

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27
Mar 13

Athlete in Focus: LeBron James

James Media Day

LeBron James of the Miami Heat poses during the team’s media day on September 28, 2012. David Santiago/MCT/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: krtphotoslive582358

Lebron James has been on top of the world for the last year taking his game to new levels. With one NBA Championship, a 27-game winning streak, and heavy favorites to repeat as champions it looks like James has totally rehabbed his image after The Decision. Continue reading →

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01
Feb 13

Pictures of the Week: Fuzhou Sports School

Nov. 19, 2011 - Fuzhou, China - More than 30 children under the age of 12 begin their daily eight-hour training regime at Fuzhou Sports School. China is prepared to go to great lengths to ensure it can create future generations of champions that will compete at global sporting events.

Nov. 19, 2011 – Fuzhou, China – More than 30 children under the age of 12 begin their daily eight-hour training regime at Fuzhou Sports School. China is prepared to go to great lengths to ensure it can create future generations of champions that will compete at global sporting events.Liu Tao/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: zumaamericasfive379887

Fuzhou Sports School is a school in the Fujian province of China where children are hand selected to train in hopes of bringing home gold in future Olympics. Some of the children are as young as four. China implemented this program in the 1950′s, and since then China has shown considerably more talent at the Olympic games, and their future doesn’t look like it will change.

Fuzhou is an amateur school, which means children attend class in the day then practice in their individual sports afterwards, sometimes up to eight hours of practice! Once a child has proven themselves valuable, they can be transferred to a professional school to be on a municipal or national team. Sometimes these children become the breadwinners in the family, as they win international contests and bring honor to their families. Continue reading →

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03
Jan 13

Newscom Staff Favorite Pictures from 2012

best pictures of 2012

A lone tourist stands in Times Square early October 29, 2012 as New Yorkers prepare for Hurricane Sandy. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: afplivefour778042

It takes a lot to empty out the city that never sleeps, but Hurricane Sandy brought New York to a literal standstill. For whatever reason, this picture of a lone tourist in a virtually empty Times Square really seemed to show what Sandy did to New York. And while we’re still trying to make sure we get things cleaned up and get aid to the people who need it, this picture seemed like a good one to lead with when talking about iconic, beautiful, tragic, and funny images from 2012.

We’ve put together a collection of some of the Newscom staff’s favorite images. The pictures range from ones that best represent the most dramatic events of the year to others that we just liked. I’ve included a few pictures in this blog along with quotes from the Newscom team about why they liked these pictures and why they were included in our “favorites of 2012″ list. Continue reading →

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07
Dec 12

The Best Pictures of the Year from Reuters

zombie

A supporter made up as a zombie attends a rally for A. Zombie as he announces his candidacy for President of the United States and kicks off his cross country bus tour in San Diego, California August 20, 2012. The “Zombie for President” campaign is organized by AMC Networks after satellite provider Dish Network dropped AMC channels earlier this year. Zombie’s mission is to “find an alternative television provider” ahead of the October 14 third season premiere of AMC’s highest-rated show “The Walking Dead”. MIKE BLAKE/REUTERS/Newscom. License this from Newscom.com: rtrlfive633106

In the second edition of our roundup of some of the best pictures of the year from our partners around the world, we’re focusing on the best of 2012 from Reuters. The photos are stunning, heartbreaking, moving, and fabulous – all rolled in to one lightbox. Reuters chose to highlight some of the biggest news stories of the yearwith both iconic images of big events next to human interest photos telling the same story from a different angle.

In an email they sent out about their collection, our partners at Reuters said they produce “up to 1,600 images a day covering top news, sport, entertainment, and features from all over the world. This selection highlights the best of this content.” Continue reading →

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04
Dec 12

The Best Sports Pictures of 2012

Volleyball win

USA’s Kerri Walsh Jennings (L) and Misty May-Treanor celebrate their win over compatriots Kessy/Ross in the women’s Gold Medal Match at the London 2012 Olympic Games Beach Volleyball competition at the Horse Guards Parade, London, Britain, 08 August 2012. ROLF VENNENBERND/EPA/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: epaphotos528572

With technology the sports world is moving faster than ever and that is very apparent looking back over the sports photos from the last year. Some of the stories seem so far in the past I can’t believe they only happened a few months ago – but that is what an active year it was in the wide world of sports. Continue reading →

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