Oscar scared of Margarito

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The opponent for Oscar De La Hoya's last fight is yet to be announced, and Antonio Margarito's manager does not think it will go to his man. Post to your View! You have exceeded the 100 character limit! You have exceeded the 100 characters limit! You have exceeded the 50 characters limit! You have exceeded the 200 characters limit! Are you a Sky Sports subscriber? enter comment... Submitted by: moorisey | Visited 17 times | Comments 0

♦ Oscar wary of Forbes threat

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Despite talk of a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather, Oscar de la Hoya insists he is not underestimating the threat posed by Steve Forbes. Oscar De La Hoya is a true champ and should triumph over Steve Forbes, says Jim Watt. Adam Smith takes an emotional trip down memory lane as Ryan Rhodes and Naz rolled back the years. Glenn McCrory on the rare treat that is Oscar night... Submitted by: medicalhumor - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Critics Calling for Heath Ledger Oscar

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On January 25, 2008, shortly after Heath Ledger’s death, I conjectured on whether the actor would win an Oscar posthumously for his portrayal of the Joker in the upcoming movie The Dark Knight. The Heath Ledger Oscar post is here, and examines the chances of actors winning awards after their deaths. It’s a rare feat indeed. Now, six months later, on the eve of the release of The Dark Knight ... Submitted by: jordanb27 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Michael Caine: 'Ledger Will Land An Oscar Nomination'.

1 vote	Michael Caine: 'Ledger Will Land An Oscar Nomination'.... Heath Ledger will be honoured with a posthumous Oscar nomination for his role as the Joker in Batman movie The Dark Knight, his co-star Sir Michael Caine insists. Ledger's performance has been lauded by castmates and preview audiences... Submitted by: searchfordeal - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Top Film Critic: 'Ledger's Joker Is Oscar Worthy'.

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Top Film Critic: 'Heath Ledger's Joker Is Oscar Worthy'.... One of America's most revered film critics has started championing Heath Ledger for a posthumous Oscar in his review of the tragic actor's final completed film. In his critique of The Dark Knight, Rolling Stone's Peter Travers calls Ledger's portrayal of The Joker "mad-crazy-blazing brilli... Submitted by: kloop - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Oscar-nominated Screenwriter Haines Dead At 72.

1 vote	Oscar-nominated Screenwriter Haines Dead At 72.... The Oscar-nominated screenwriter who adapted James Joyce's Ulysses for the big screen has died, aged 72. Fred Haines lost his battle with lung cancer at his home in Venice, California on 4 May (08). Submitted by: aelara - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Oscar bosses win lawsuit over trademark name

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Officials at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have won a legal battle with Italian television broadcaster Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) over the illegal use of the 'Oscar' name. Academy heavyweights filed a trademark lawsuit against the TV bosses back in 2005, claiming RAI's broadcast of several Italian language Oscar award programmes was an infringement. Submitted by: wisam74us - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Margarito takes WBA crown from previously unbeaten Cotto

1 vote	Antonio Margarito celebrates his defeat of Miguel Cotto in 11 rounds to earn the WBA welterweight crown. LAS VEGAS (AP) — By the sixth round, Miguel Cotto had thrown every ounce of his power at Antonio Margarito, and he hadn't made a dent. The Tijuana Tornado was more of a Terminator, Cotto was discovering. Submitted by: Hodgedup - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Blanchett's Toilet Oscar Pride.

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Blanchett's Toilet Oscar Pride.... Actress Cate Blanchett wanted to follow fellow Academy Award winner Emma Thompson's lead and place her 2004 Oscar statuette in the bathroom but was too proud to hide her award away. The Australian star picked up the Best Supporting Actress gong for The Aviator at 2004's Academy Awards, and wanted to be modest ab... Submitted by: aikidomatt - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Margarito ends Cotto unbeaten run

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Previously unbeaten Miguel Cotto lost his WBA welterweight title when he was stopped by Mexican Antonio Margarito in the 11th round of their Las Vegas bout. The Puerto Rican had won all 32 of his previous fights. But he was sent to the canvas twice in the 11th, beating the count the first time before going down again, prompting his corner to throw in the towel. Margarito... Submitted by: CollyMellon - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Golden Boy set to quit

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Ricky Hatton looks to have missed out on another of his top targets after Oscar de la Hoya announced he is set for one more fight before retiring. Gian Singh says... Pacquiao jumping to welterweight is a joke and hes way too small for Oscar, as is Ricky Hatton. The only fight that makes sense is Cotto and that would be a war that i have Cotto edging. Justin Bond says... Oscar is a legend... Submitted by: webmasterplace - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Warner Brothers creating Heath's Oscar hype

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New York (ANI): Film director Terry Gilliam believes that the Oscar push for late actor Heath Ledger for his performance as the Joker in the film The Dark Knight is a publicity stunt. He says that veteran actor Michael Caine and critics' suggestion to award Ledger with an Oscar is nothing but Warner Brothers' scheme to publicize their film. Submitted by: QueenEve - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Dolphins 'possibly scared ashore'

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Marine experts believe there is evidence that the 26 dolphins which died near Falmouth on Monday were scared ashore. A common reason for strandings is when dolphins chase fish, but post-mortem results showed most of them had not been feeding. If they had been feeding there would have been evidence of it, he said. "That adds weight to the theory that they were scared ashore. Submitted by: angilina - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ It's a girl for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

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Keith Urban and a pregnant Nicole Kidman arrive at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in May. The Oscar winner had a baby girl on Monday. (Isaac Brekken/Associated Press)Oscar winner Nicole Kidman gave birth to a girl in Nashville on Monday morning, according to a publicist for her husband, country singer Keith Urban. The couple named her Sunday Rose Kidman Urban. Submitted by: bstunt - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ De La Hoya outpoints Forbes

1 vote	Oscar De La Hoya dominated Steve Forbes to win a unanimous decision in a 12-round non-title bout at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles. Adam Smith believes Ricky Hatton needs to put on a dazzling show against Juan Lazcano later this month. Oscar De La Hoya is a true champ and should triumph over Steve Forbes, says Jim Watt. Submitted by: Havoc - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hunter 'not scared' of turning 40

1 vote	Rachel Hunter has revealed that she is not scared of turning 40. The former model is quoted by the Daily Mail as saying: "40 doesn't scare me whatsoever. It's just a number. I think 30 is a big jump from your 20s, but 40 holds no fear for me. The 38-year-old, who has two children with ex-husband Rod Stewart... Submitted by: awcguy - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Venice launch for Coens' comedy

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Burn After Reading, the Coen brothers' black comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, will launch the Venice Film Festival on 27 August. The film, about a CIA official whose memoirs fall into the hands of two gym employees, is their first since the Oscar-winning No Country For Old Men. Recent Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton also appears in the film, alongside Frances McDormand and John Malkovich. Submitted by: mimm - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Heath Ledger's 'Dark' Joker looks to be an Oscar wild card

1 vote	Oscar talk already building: Heath Ledger's co-stars say the actor, whose death in January stunned Hollywood, immersed himself in the disturbing persona. The Dark Knight opens Friday. Jeanne Eagels Film: The Letter (1929) Fate: Eagels, who died of a heroin overdose, lost to Mary Pickford, who starred in Coquette. Submitted by: itblue - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Cotto, Margarito win WBA, IBF title fights with ease

1 vote	ATLANTIC CITY (AP) — After two lopsided welterweight title fights, it's time for Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito to get it on in the ring. That likely will happen this summer, and both champions can expect tougher outings than they had Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall. Submitted by: Spoof - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Chambers 'scared' of being caught

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Dwain Chambers has said he felt like there was a dark cloud hanging over him every time he competed when on drugs. The 30-year-old sprinter served a two-year ban for testing positive for the steroid THG in 2003 and has been banned from competing in any future Olympics. Chambers told ITV's This Morning: "I was very scared every time I raced. Doing wrong always catches up with you. Submitted by: damircea - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment