Siphiwe Tshabalala Scores First Goal Of Fifa World Cup 2010<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNelson Mandela was slated to appear at South Africa\u2019s opening match today but it was not to be. Tragically, his great granddaughter was killed in a car crash heading home from the kickoff concert last night. Our hearts go out to the Mandela family.<\/p>\n
The First goal scorer of World Cup 2010 was Siphiwe Tshabalala, who made it 1-0 for the hosts, but in the 79th minute Mexico hit a deserved equaliser when a cross from the left was floated in and Mokoena kept three forwards onside, allowing Rafael Marquez time and space to fire a shot between the near post and goalkeeper Khune. 1-1 Final.<\/p>\n
NBA news: Avery Johnson agrees to coach Nets; Andrew Bynum hobbled again<\/strong><\/p>\nStep one of the New Jersey Nets\u2019 rebirth appears to have arrived. Former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson, also an NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs as a player, has agreed in principle to coach New Jersey next season.<\/p>\n
Johnson had a 194-70 record as coach of the Mavs and a 23-24 playoff record. He took Dallas to the NBA Finals in 2006. He will reunite with All-Star guard Devin Harris, whom he coached on the Mavericks before the Jason Kidd trade.<\/p>\n
Boston big man Glen \u201cBig Baby\u201d Davis was a huge factor in the Celtics\u2019 Game 4 victory over Los Angeles in the NBA Finals, scoring 18 points and nine in the fourth quarter, and a big reason for his success was the absence of Andrew Bynum in the middle for L.A. The big center played just 13 minutes and sat out the second half as his ailing knee continued to bother him. ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/affiliates.commissionaccount.com\/processing\/impressions.asp?btag=a_3953b_629\")
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NCAA football news: Could Reggie Bush be stripped of his Heisman trophy?<\/strong><\/p>\nYou can\u2019t change the past…or can you? The NCAA will determine that shortly. It announced yesterday that it had officially determined Reggie Bush was ineligible during USC\u2019s 2005 season. He committed multiple violations that year, accepting cash, gifts and other favors. If he was ineligible, it could very well mean he\u2019ll be stripped of his Heisman Trophy in the very near future.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s just be thankful USC didn\u2019t win the national title that year. Who knows what can of worms that would\u2019ve opened up?<\/p>\n
MLB news: Ozzie Guillen incensed over late drafting of son; almost fights general manager<\/strong><\/p>\nOzzie Guillen is\u00a0angry. <\/em>In other news, the sun rose today. The latest incident with the fiery White Sox manager involves his son. Ozney. The young Guillen was taken in the 22nd<\/sup> round of this week\u2019s MLB Draft by daddy\u2019s team \u2013 the White Sox.<\/p>\nOzzie was incensed at his son being drafted so late \u2013 so much that he said \u201cI\u2019d give my kid 50 grand just to go to school [at the University of South Florida rather than sign with the Sox].\u201d\u00a0 Chicago general manager Kenny Williams reportedly confronted Ozzie after those comments and the two men almost came to blows.<\/p>\n
So…what happens if Ozney signs but Ozzie gets fired? Awkward.<\/p>\n
NHL news: Tomas Kaberle back on the trading block<\/strong><\/p>\nNow that the 2009-10 NHL season is over and the draft is just a couple of weeks away, GMs are already preparing their moves for next season. Tomas Kaberle\u2019s no-trade clause lifts on draft day (June 25) and the Toronto Maple Leafs are definitely looking to move him. Reportedly, they\u2019re seeking a mid-level first-round pick and\/or a top six forward under 25 years old.<\/p>\n
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