RUGBY World Cup winner Naka Drotske is fighting for his life after a relapse following a triple shooting in South Africa less than a fortnight ago. The former Springbok hooker was blasted three times in the chest, abdomen and arm when three masked men burst into his brother’s home at a BBQ. Heroic Drotske, 47, jumped up and rugby tackled the masked raiders to protect his brother Tinus and Tinus’s children, as well as former South African team mate Os du Randt. Although he managed to save everyone in the house he was shot three times at close range and was rushed to hospital by du Rant. Miraculously he pulled through and, after undergoing two operations, he was allowed home last week. But today his brother Tinus Drotske and cousin Steven Drotske revealed Naka's condition had worsened to “critical” and he had been rushed into hospital. Tinus wrote: “Please pray for Naka Drotske, he is fighting for his life, in critical condition in ICS. I truly believe our … [Read more...] about Rugby World Cup winner Naka Drotske fighting for life after relapse following triple shooting in South Africa
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Google’s top trending searches in 2018: World Cup, Hurricane Florence, Mac Miller, Kate Spade
So much happened in 2018. One of the largest Mega Millions jackpots ever, the unprecedented success of Marvel's "Black Panther" and the tragic high-profile deaths of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade.Those moments aren't just cemented in the memories of who lived through them, they are also among the top trending searches for 2018 on Google. The multinational technology company just released its list of trending searches for the year, showcasing the people, topics, events and places that captured the world's attention in 2018.So, what was the most Googled term? World Cup. The world's most watched sporting event took place in Russia over the summer, turning countries around the globe into a nonstop football (soccer) party. The second most Googled event was Hurricane Florence, the powerful and long-lived tropical storm that caused severe damage in the Carolinas.Rounding out the top three was searches for Mac Miller, the 26-year-old American rapper who died … [Read more...] about Google’s top trending searches in 2018: World Cup, Hurricane Florence, Mac Miller, Kate Spade
Google ‘Year in Search’: World Cup and Mac Miller top Houston’s list for 2018
By Marcy de Luna Published 9:27 am CST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 On Wednesday, Google released its "Year in Search 2018" report. What tops the list of Google searches in Houston? >>> Click through to see Houston’s Top 10 Google searches for 2018. On Wednesday, Google released its "Year in Search 2018" report. What tops the list of Google searches in Houston? >>> Click through to see Houston’s Top 10 Google searches for 2018. Photo: Courtesy Photo: Courtesy Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Image 1 of 14 On Wednesday, Google released its "Year in Search 2018" report. What tops the list of Google searches in Houston? >>> Click through to see Houston’s Top 10 Google searches for 2018. On Wednesday, Google … [Read more...] about Google ‘Year in Search’: World Cup and Mac Miller top Houston’s list for 2018
Balkan 2030 World Cup bid is realistic, says Bulgarian sports minister
By Angel KrasimirovSOFIA (Reuters) - A bid by Balkan countries to host the 2030 soccer World Cup would have a realistic chance because the governments of Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Romania would offer support for the joint candidature, Bulgaria's Sports Minister Krasen Kralev said on Wednesday.gi No Balkan nation has hosted the World Cup and last month's announcement raised eyebrows given the poor sports infrastructure in the region but former long-distance runner Kralev said it was an achievable target."Оur bid is completely realistic, we are aware that we have to meet a number of FIFA criteria," the 51-year-old Kralev told Reuters. "Let us remind you that Russia also began building the necessary sports infrastructure after being named host of the 2018 World Cup."The Balkan quartet will also bid to host the European championship in 2028, hoping that would give them a chance to improve or build new stadiums.Kralev said that Greece had already announced it would modernise its … [Read more...] about Balkan 2030 World Cup bid is realistic, says Bulgarian sports minister
Google’s top searches of 2018 were for World Cup, Meghan Markle
Steven Musil, provided by 12:01 am PST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Players of France celebrate the win of the final match between France and Croatia at the FIFA World Cup on July 15, 2018 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Players of France celebrate the win of the final match between France and Croatia at the FIFA World Cup on July 15, 2018 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Anatoliy Medved/Icon Sportswire Via Getty Images Photo: Anatoliy Medved/Icon Sportswire Via Getty Images Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Image 1 of 20 Players of France celebrate the win of the final match between France and Croatia at the FIFA World Cup on July 15, 2018 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Players of France celebrate the win of the final match between France … [Read more...] about Google’s top searches of 2018 were for World Cup, Meghan Markle