Pistorius trial reminds me of Muhammad Ali’s rope-a-dope boxing
The media have had a feeding frenzy at the Oscar Pistorius trial. But now, suddenly, the public is getting a defence. It’s reminiscent of Muhammad Ali’s Rumble in the Jungle.
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On the eve of Oscar Pistorius’ next court appearance, South African journalist Debora Patta meets the Paralympian’s coach who says the runner had a fascination with guns and could lose his temper.
The brother of “blade runner” Oscar Pistorius is facing a culpable homicide charge for a 2008 road death, the family lawyer has said.
The father of Reeva Steenkamp says Oscar Pistorius will have to “live with his conscience” if he is lying about how he killed her.
South African reporter Debora Patta and Gareth A Davies, who has known Oscar Pistorius for a decade, discuss the athlete’s release on bail.
The detective leading the investigation into the murder charge against Oscar Pistorius has been dropped from the case after it emerged he is facing charges of attempted murder.
The media have had a feeding frenzy at the Oscar Pistorius trial. But now, suddenly, the public is getting a defence. It’s reminiscent of Muhammad Ali’s Rumble in the Jungle.
Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius have dismissed police claims to have found testosterone in the athlete’s bedroom after the fatal shooting of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is inconsolable in court as he maintains the shooting of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was a tragic accident – but the prosecution says it was premeditated murder.
International Paralympic Committee President Sir Philip Craven tells Jon Snow the memory of what happened at London 2012 will not be affected by what has happened to Oscar Pistorius.
Oscar Pistorius is pulling out of all future races to focus on fighting his murder charge, his management company confirm.
Police in South Africa are reportedly investigating the discovery of a bloodied cricket bat at the home of Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, following the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
The father of model Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot dead at the home of Oscar Pistorius, says “there is no hatred in our hearts” over her death.
Oscar Pistorius single-handedly boosted the profile of the Paralympics. But Jordan Jarrett-Bryan says disabled sport is now in a position where it wants his participation, rather than needs it.
The Oscar Pistorius we see today, his face hidden from a media scrum as he is charged with murdering his girlfriend, is an imposter compared to the impressive man Victoria Macdonald met six years ago.
Oscar Pistorius breaks down in tears as he appears in court charged with murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The Paralympic star disputes the charge “in the strongest possible terms”.