Maria De Villota death linked to 2012 crash injuries, family told

Spanish racing driver Maria De Villota died as a consequence of the injuries she suffered during a crash last year, her family have been told.

De Villota, 33, was found dead in a hotel room in Seville, Spain on Friday.

The Formula 1 reserve driver lost her right eye in a crash in July 2012, while testing for the Marussia team.

In a statement, the family said a forensic doctor told them she had died "as a consequence of the neurological injuries she suffered" in the incident.

10 of the ugliest football shirts ever

Before every season, clubs release their latest football shirts. Designed to be worn by players and fans alike for the next 12 months,  there are many examples of football shirts that are beautiful and encapsulate everything good about a sports jersey. However, each year for every shirt triumph, there are many more disasters. Some are just downright hideous. This year, Liverpool’s latest offerings, supplied by Warrior, have come under criticism, but they are not the first to have received frosty receptions. We take a look at other football shirts from the past that haven’t been all that aesthetically pleasing.

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PRIME MINISTER DAVID CAMERON GETS "BUNNY EARS"


British and Irish Lions rugby star Manu Tuilagi sticking his fingers above Prime Minister David Cameron’s head to give him “bunny ears” during a photo shoot at Downing Street to honour the Lions’ victory over Australia.

Manu Tuilagi has apologised for making a “bunny ears” gesture behind the head of British prime minister David Cameron in a photocall at 10 Downing Street on Monday.

“Apologies for messing around on Lions photo. No offence intended,” Tuilagi tweeted. “Great day at Downing Street. Thanks to Prime Minister for hosting us.”

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Barcelona beat Valencia to win basketball Copa del Rey 2013

Regal Barcelona won their second Copa del Rey in three years as they beat Valencia basket 85-69 in the final of the knockout competition of Spanish basketball held in the Basque city of Vitoria.

Barcelona only qualified for the competition on the last possible occasion and had the toughest possible route to the final defeating league leaders Real Madrid and hosts Caja Laboral, who are second in the league, on their way to the final showdown with Valencia.

Valencia had also hit form in the cup, beating Asefa Estudiantes and Herbalife Gran Canaria in the quarter and semi-final to end a run of four defeats in the ACB Endesa league.

Valencia began the game strongly and held a narrow lead, 18-17 at the end of the first quarter, but that was the sign for Barcelona to begin their reaction, despite the fact that star player Juan Carlos Navarro played 20 minutes without scoring a single point.

Instead of Navarro leading the way as he so often does, several Barca players made their mark on the score with Pete Mickael top scorer with 14.

Mickael's final display was not his best over the four days of competition, but his displays against Madrid and Caja Laboral were enough to see him named MVP for the tournament.

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SPAIN SMASHES DENMARK TO TAKE HANDBALL TITLE

Spain's handballers won the crown on home ground in Barcelona's Palau Sant Jordi arena on Sunday, rolling Denmark over in the last game of the tournament.

Spain won the final 35-19, claiming the title for only the second time. Spain beat Croatia at the 2005 tournament in Tunisia.

Sunday's game remained reasonably tight for much of the first half, with the score standing at 13-9 around five minutes before the break. Hosts Spain took control of the game thereafter, though, stretching their advantage to 26-12 over the subsequent 15 minutes of play.

Center back Joan Canellas led the scoring as seven of his eight shots found the net; three other Spaniards scored five or more. Goalkeeper Arpab Sterbik also had a strong game, making 14 saves. Denmark's 18 turnovers, compared to 10 from Spain, was another notable statistical difference between the mismatched sides.

Spain eliminated Germany from the competition in the quarterfinals, winning that game 26-24. The Germans finished the 23rd edition of the world championship ranked fifth overall.

Croatia, losers against Denmark in the semis, secured bronze in Saturday's third-place playoff at Slovenia's expense.

LANCE ARMSTRONG ADMITS TO DOPING "ONE BIG LIE"

Former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong told the world Thursday evening that he used performance-enhancing drugs to win seven Tour de France titles.

The 41-year-old was accused last year by the US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) of what it called "the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme" the sport had ever seen.

Armstrong, who has been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, has up to now vehemently denied dope allegations.For more than a decade, Armstrong dared anybody who challenged his version of events to prove it. Finally, he told the tale himself after promising over the weekend to answer Winfrey's questions "directly, honestly and candidly."

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Now, have a look to the picture below. During the last three decades 8 different cyclists (17 titles!!) were punished and stripped  of their Tour the France titles.

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