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FILM TRAILER: THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY

The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. …. Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was an American baseball player who became the first black Major League Baseball (MLB) player of the modern era.[1] Robinson broke the baseball colour line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. As the first black man to play in the major leagues since the []

ADIDAS SET TO RELEASE NEW “SLAVEWEAR” TRAINERS IN AUGUST

Mad News reader Nemat brought these ridiculous new trainers to my attention a week ago but I just kept thinking this has to be a hoax. No way would sports giant Adidas release this cheap, tacky, ugly and some will say controversial shoe. Boy was I wrong. The Adidas JS Roundhouse Mids will be available to buy in August which has caused outrage. Some have likened the orange “bracelets” to the shackles worn by black slaves in 19th Century America and have branded them “slavewear”. All I can []

UPDATE: IN TOUCH WEEKLY ‘EXPOSES’ DAVID BECKHAM’S ALLEGED AFFAIR WITH A PROSTITUTE / BECKHAM REPRESENTATIVE ISSUES STATEMENT

The new issue will hit newsstands this week. If this story turns out to be a bag of lies then I hope the folk over at In Touch Weekly have deep pockets…. Source I just received the statement below from David Beckham’s representative. ”The allegations that have been made are completely untrue and totally ridiculous as the magazine was clearly told before publication.  Sadly we live in a world where a magazine can print lies and believe they can get away with it. We []

UK NEWS: DAVID BECKHAM OUT, THE NEXT GENERATION IN!

England manager Fabio Capello announced several days ago that David Beckham would no longer be a part of the England team, and those who lack common sense have taken the news badly, including Beckham himself. After England’s DIRE performance during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Fabio no longer wants to coach a bunch of pampered waste men and has seen sense. He now wants to focus on nurturing the next generation of players. When asked by reporters (again) if Beckham would remain in the squad he replied, David is a []

UK NEWS: ADIDAS APPOINTS STELLA MCCARTNEY AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR TEAM GB

The Social Writers Blog reports that Adidas who are the official sportswear partner of the London 2012 games, have appointed leading designer Stella McCartney as Creative Director for their Team GB ranges. Continue Reading…. ………………………………………………….. So Sir Paul McCartney’s daughter has been appointed Creative Director. Now there’s a surprise! Nepotism at it’s finest folks! Whenever I look at Stella McCartney I cannot help but laugh.   I will never forget when she graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, back in 1995. The []

UK NEWS: FORMER BOXER CHRIS EUBANK SET TO UNVEIL NEW CLOTHING LINE

   The Red Pages reports that former boxer/”eccentric” Chris Eubank is set to unveil his own clothing line.   Via The Red Pages   Retired boxer Chris Eubank has teamed up with ex-brokers-turned-bespoke tailors, James Sleater and Ian Meieres of the Cad & The Dandy to launch his first clothing range. The collection, to be sold exclusively at the London store, includes ‘jodhousers’, a combination of jodhpur and suit trousers, as well as a frock coat. Chris, who is also the brand ambassador for the company, joins founders []