# Blade Runner

McCarthy to be forced into defensive adjustment for Ireland's trip to Tbilisi

Enda Stevens accumulated his third yellow card of the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign last night.

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Sep 6th 2019, 6:50 AM

RIP

'A magnetic actor': Blade Runner star Rutger Hauer dies aged 75

Tributes have been flooding in for the actor this evening.

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Jul 24th 2019, 9:44 PM

Brentford's Championship rivals make Ireland international Egan their club-record signing

The Cork native has become Sheffield United’s most expensive ever signing.

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Jul 19th 2018, 7:05 PM

No decision on Pistorius sentence as paralympian described as a 'broken man'

The hearing to decide what sentence the 29-year-old should serve for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp is set to last a week.

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Jun 13th 2016, 4:29 PM

'The sword itself was something you would see in a movie' - Minister on Leinster House knife wielder

The knives were tucked into his socks.

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Apr 29th 2014, 10:46 PM

Pistorius won't give evidence today as trial is adjourned for ten days

The adjournment comes as the defence were due to begin their case.

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Mar 28th 2014, 8:03 AM

Murder Trial

Pistorius fired shot at restaurant weeks before Steenkamp's death, trial told

A boxer friend of the athlete says he was asked to take the blame after a pistol was accidentally discharged in Johannesburg restaurant.

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Mar 5th 2014, 1:58 PM

Pistorius 'consumed with sorrow' one year after shooting girlfriend dead

It’s 12 months since Reeva Steenkamp was shot dead in the athlete’s home.

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Feb 14th 2014, 10:58 AM

Trial

Pistorius lawyers still 'negotiating settlement' with Reeva Steenkamp's parents

The athlete’s trial is due to start in March.

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Jan 23rd 2014, 2:58 PM

Updated: Oscar Pistorius hearing adjourned until August

The South African ‘Blade Runner’ was back in court for the first time since he was bailed in February. The full trial is not expected to get under way until next year.

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Jun 4th 2013, 8:50 AM

Police took photos of Oscar Pistorius on their mobile phones after arrest

Forty-nine mobile phones were confiscated from officers at the Pretoria station where Pistorius was initially held.

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Apr 16th 2013, 2:48 PM

Oscar Pistorius spending time with Reeva Steenkamp's friends while on bail

A spokeswoman for the Pistorius family, said the athlete had begun a process of ‘interacting with people’.

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Apr 12th 2013, 1:15 PM

Oscar Pistorius hits out at disrespectful fans' Reeva Steenkamp comments

The Blade Runner is said to be furious when told about a group of fans on Twitter calling themselves the ‘Pistorians’.

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Apr 11th 2013, 4:25 PM

Oscar Pistorius family deny comeback rumours

There has been speculation Pistorius would attempt to qualify for the World Championships in Moscow after he returned to the training track recently.

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Apr 5th 2013, 9:29 AM

Photos of Oscar Pistorius training in blades published in South Africa

A teenager snapped the Blade Runner back on the track for the first time since the killing of Reeva Steenkamp.

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Apr 4th 2013, 11:36 AM

request

Pistorius wants to resume training: manager

The South African Paralympian has already been allowed to travel overseas.

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Apr 3rd 2013, 8:00 PM

South Africa

South African court clears Oscar Pistorius for international travel

Pistorius, who stands accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, is due back in court on 4 June.

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Mar 28th 2013, 11:25 AM

Oscar Pistorius 'certainly not suicidal', insists uncle

According to a close friend, the sprinter’s state of mind had worsened since he was tasked with selling his racehorses to raise money to pay for his spiralling legal fees.

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Mar 11th 2013, 8:09 PM

Reeva Steenkamp case: Oscar Pistorius lawyers appeal bail conditions

The athlete’s lawyers insist he should be allowed to travel outside of South Africa and drink alcohol.

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Mar 11th 2013, 3:53 PM

Oscar Pistorius case: PR firm quits Blade Runner camp

Pistorius, who was freed from police detention on bail, shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in the early hours of Valentine’s Day.

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Mar 7th 2013, 1:46 PM

Oscar Pistorius' father makes controversial gun comments

Henke Pistorius caused controversy by saying crime was so rife citizens were forced to keep weapons for protection.

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Mar 6th 2013, 8:39 PM

Time Magazine's take on Oscar Pistorius: 'Man, Superman, Gunman'

The magazine explores ‘South Africa’s culture of violence’.

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Feb 28th 2013, 3:55 PM

Substance at Oscar Pistorius's house a muscle remedy -- publicist

Pistorius was freed on bail on Friday ahead of a trial on a murder charge over the Valentine’s Day killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Feb 27th 2013, 7:37 PM

case

Pistorius plans his own service for Reeva Steenkamp

Exactly a week ago, a memorial service was held for Steenkamp in the southern coast city of Port Elizabeth.

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Feb 26th 2013, 7:44 PM

Father of Reeva Steenkamp says Pistorius will ‘suffer’ if he’s lying

Barry Steenkamp said that he might be able to forgive the Olympian one day if he is telling the truth.

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Feb 23rd 2013, 4:30 PM

Pistorius

Bail hearing over Oscar Pistorius shooting enters final day

Some lawyers say the state has failed to present a strong enough case to keep Pistorius behind bars as the hearing enters a fourth day.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 7:47 AM

Sponsors Nike, Oakley sever ties to Oscar Pistorius

“Nike has no plans for Oscar Pistorius in upcoming campaigns,” a spokesman said last night.

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Feb 20th 2013, 7:30 AM

Reeva Steenkamp case: BBC sorry for playing shooting song after Oscar Pistorius bulletin

The bulletin on the digital station Radio 6 Music was followed by the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s version of “Hey Joe”.

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Feb 19th 2013, 1:40 PM

Pistorius emotional during bail hearing as Reeva Steenkamp laid to rest

Murder-accused Oscar Pistorius is attending a bail hearing in South Africa today.

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Feb 19th 2013, 7:46 AM

Reeva Steenkamp case: Steroids found at Oscar Pistorius home -- reports

The South African athlete is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow.

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Feb 18th 2013, 9:45 PM

'Why did he do this?' -- Reeva Steenkamp's mother demands answers from Oscar Pistorius

“In the blink of an eye and a single breath, the most beautiful person who ever lived is no longer here.”

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Feb 18th 2013, 3:00 PM

Agent: Oscar Pistorius has received 'overwhelming support' from around the world

The Olympian will apply for bail this week.

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Feb 17th 2013, 6:36 PM

Oscar Pistorius case: 'No hatred in our hearts' says Reeva Steenkamp's father

Barry Steenkamp said the Blade Runner may have ‘acted on instinct’

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Feb 17th 2013, 12:21 PM

Pistorius

Pistorius 'numb with shock and grief', says uncle

The Olympic athlete’s family is strongly refuting the murder charge against him, saying they have “no doubt” there is “no substance to the allegation”.

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Feb 16th 2013, 4:41 PM