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Pattaya Mail Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:40PM11 men were arrested when Pattaya police broke up an illegal cockfight on Pratamnak Hill. About 20 Thai men were around the rooster-fighting ring when police raided the Pratamnak Soi 7 contest July 3. About nine escaped, although police did round up two roosters.
Brickell parking lot displaces roosters Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:24AMAt the corner of SW Tenth Street and First Avenue, tucked among the gleaming glass high-rises of Brickell, is a portal to the Cuban campo . On the tiny lot sit a half-dozen majestic mango and avocado trees. And in their shade strut a handful of scrawny roosters, their black, white, brown, a...
Large crowds expected at Auburn Cornfest for new quad races and cage fights Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:21AMIt's time to celebrate 41 years of fun at the Auburn Cornfest, a four-day event that starts today in Auburn City Park.
Broken Roosters crash to new low Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:47PMTHE way Brian Smith tells the story, the Sydney Roosters are a little bit like Humpty Dumpty.
Halves hold key for Raiders Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:16PMThird-string Canberra halves Josh McCrone and Sam Williams set for big test against the Roosters in the Monday night spotlight.
Swat Team Searches For Fugitive, Finds Animal Farm Instead Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:22PMPolice were looking for a man with outstanding felony warrants Thursday morning in south central El Paso, but they found dozens of animals instead. Slideshow: Dozens of Roosters, Pit Bulls Found In Search Warrant Check
Corey Parker now DT's top dog Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:07PMNRL DREAM TEAM: Why Dene Halatau could be this week's best bargain and time to cash in on Hilder & Ross
Men Busted for Being Coo Coo for Coconuts, Cockfighting Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:49PMThree Miami men were found with a 4,000 stolen coconuts and fighting roosters.
Wit & Whimsy - Those revolting animals Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:15PMAnimals are neither voiceless nor stupid — and there’s evidence that they’re getting a little fed up with the awkward hairless bipeds who’ve had the audacity to claim dominion over them for the last few millennia.
Those revolting animals might just be out to get us Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:08AMBasic Black
Roy Jones, Jr.: The Greatest Boxer/Fighter of My Adolescence Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 8:05PMHe throws his chin out and opens his arms. He pauses. His opponent mimics. He does it again but unleashes a jumping left hook, catching his opponent off guard and off balance, stumbling back on his heels. He follows with a couple more punches until the only thing keeping his opponent from being on his back is the corner of the ring. It’s a move like a right lead. A fighter has to be extremely ...
Monday Morning Centreman R13 Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:30PMSunday Mail: This week's MMCM answers two critical questions: Is Norwood the best side in the SANFL? And was Mark Mickan's sacking the right call?
Cleary not panicking after fourth loss Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 2:58PMThe Warriors will try to put a winless month behind them in their quest to resurrect their NRL season.
Ashbridge blasts official after Roosters defeated Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 1:41PMPOOR officiating was partly to blame for Roosters’ first home defeat of the campaign at home against Sudbury on Saturday – according to player coach Paul Ashbridge.
Men face deportation after cockfighting arrests Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 9:29AMSix men were arrested on cockfighting charges. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will make a determination on possible deportation.
6 men arrested for cockfighting Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:22AMSix men face deportation following their arrests on cockfighting charges.
Staff shortage swamps Sacramento animal control officers Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 12:47AMRoosters are crowing in North Sacramento. A raccoon is lying dead on a street in Del Paso Heights. A German shepherd is straining on a leash in the hot parking lot of a car dealership, and three other dogs may be suffering without food or water in Natomas.
New indictment filed against suspected Kensington drug kingpin Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 2:40AMFederal authorities have filed a new indictment against Alex "Reds" Rivera, a suspected North Philadelphia drug kingpin jailed last year on heroin- and cocaine-distribution charges.
Cockfighting raid nets 67 arrests Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 3:33PMSixty-seven people have been charged in Pike County in connection with the breakup of a cock fighting operation in Chatawa.
400 Marin Roosters Likely Used In Cockfights Euthanized Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:23PMMarin County officials have euthanized about 400 roosters they believe were being raised for cockfighting on the property of a man who killed himself.
League: Fisiiahi ready to fight for his spot Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 1:24PMA rehab that included massages from his mum has Warriors' starlet Glen Fisiiahi fighting fit and ready to go.The exciting young speedster has played three games for feeder club Auckland Vulcans on his comeback from ankle and knee...
Dragons in 2011: Ten most influential moments so far Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 1:06PMRating the 10 biggest moments shaping St George Illawarra's season so far.
Officials euthanize 400 roosters in suspected West Marin cockfighting operation Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 10:46AMAbout 400 roosters likely intended to be used in illegal cockfights were confiscated from a property in West Marin and euthanized days after the owner committed suicide amid a sexual abuse investigation.
Colorado Springs team wins Cal’s Bash Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 4:52PMThe Southeast Colorado Pirates from Colorado Springs won the third annual Cal's Bash men’s wooden bat baseball tournament this past weekend in La Junta.
Blue Mini back as last man standing Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 9:00AMHE'S the Steven Bradbury of our State of Origin team. Anthony Minichiello is now officially the last man standing in the race for our Blues' No.1 jumper.
Monday Morning Centreman R10 Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 3:30PMSunday Mail: I hope you had a defibrillator handy over the weekend because three out of the four matches were genuine heart-stoppers.
Chinese farmer helps roosters make spectacles of themselves Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 2:57AMAlthough one Chinese farmer came up with the idea to cut the aggression between his roosters by making them wear specially made glasses on his own, the practice appears to date back to the 1950s. In England, a similar pair of glasses were found and are now on display at London’s British Optical Association Museum.
NRL: Locke aims to improve Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 1:17PMKevin Locke has endured an unforgettable couple of months. First he dealt with police over a sexual assault complaint concerning an incident in his car in central Auckland. No charges have yet been laid.Next he was caught in the...
No act: Kewell flags Australian return Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 9:39AMHARRY KEWELL says the key to a possible return to play on home soil may be if his wife, Sheree Murphy, lands a job as an actress in Australia. Kewell has at least three options in three countries and he will consider a move home - he will play here at some point - and an acting job may swing things this way.
SBW - The code breaker Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 9:00AMEXTRA TIME: Sonny Bill Williams lives his life with no apologies. He talks to Jessica Halloran about rugby, boxing and an NRL return
Roosters show some fighting spirit Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 6:18AMBRIAN Smith's embattled Roosters last night proved they could handle truth with a tough seven-point win over New Zealand at a rain-soaked SFS.
Men plead guilty to cock-fighting Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 5:49AMAfter more than a year from the original raid on what was believed to be a cock-fighting ring in Saline County, five men have pleaded guilty, one person has yet to go to trial, one person is deceased, and two have been acquitted of charges related to the incident.
Toyota Cup: Rd 13 preview Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 1:50AMFox Sports commentator Matt Russell previews round 13 of the Toyota Cup.
A final farewell to Sam Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 11:17AMTHE 2011 North Queensland Cowboys squad formed a guard of honour to farewell former rugby league player Sam Faust in his hometown of Proserpine yesterday.
COCKFIGHTING PINOYS ARRESTED Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 9:35PMBy Balitang America Staff The Butte County Sheriff’s office arrested three Filipinos in a raid of a cockfighting operation near Oroville, California last Wednesday. Authorities also seized about 300 roosters in the raid. Suspected operators Randall “Speedy” Gonzales, his wife Ruby Gonzales and worker Edmund Rosario were arrested and charged with illegal possession of gamecock for [...]
300 Roosters Recovered In Raid On Alleged Butte County Cock-Fighting Ring Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 1:23PMBUTTE COUNTY Investigators arrested three people during the raid on a ranch near Oroville.
Suspected cockfighting operation busted in south county Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 7:29AMOROVILLE — The Butte County Sheriff's Office arrested three people near Oroville Wednesday morning on suspicion of promoting and staging cockfights.
Senate passes stronger penalties for cockfighting Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 2:17AMGregory Thomas heypatrick/Flickr State legislators voted in support of two bills in the past week to curb cockfighting, an ancient blood sport animal rights advocates say is thriving in California because current laws aren’t tough enough. “The type of elements that this activity draws is dangerous to the community,” said Sen. Ron Calderon, D-Montebello, who proposed two bills this year that ...
Britt nets state berth Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 1:18PMTHERE was one birthday present no one could match for emerging netballer Britt Hyland this week.
Weird but true Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 12:51AMA Kentucky man arrested for shoplifting had customers who placed orders for shoes and clothing -- which he then went out and grabbed for them, police said. Sean Harrington's phone "had numerous text messages of others ordering merchandise from [Harrington], who would then go out and steal specific items...
Roosters feed off Mini milestone Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 8:15AMTHE kids did most of the work yesterday but it was an ageless veteran who broke the club's five-game losing streak.
Bill to boost cockfighting penalty again defeated Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 11:21PMMay is prime cockfighting season. Rooster fighting tournaments that kick off around Thanksgiving culminate in big-money derbies this month before the roosters start molting in the summer heat, officials say.
Memories of Lionel, a champion man Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 10:05AMWHEN they buried Lionel Rose this week it prompted a memory in my cousin, Steven Carter, who was working on the television show This Is Your Life back in 1977 when Rose was featured. After filming in Epping was completed, there was a party held for the guest of honour at the Texas Tavern, Kings Cross. So it was that just after midnight, the three famous boxers, Lionel Rose, Fighting Harada and ...
2 plead innocent to animal fighting Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 11:06AMTwo Prosser men pleaded innocent Wednesday to allegations that they had raised 32 roosters and were
COCKFIGHTING: Prosser men plead innocent, remained jailed Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 8:10AMKENNEWICK — Two Prosser men pleaded innocent Wednesday to allegations that they had raised 32
SPCA gets custody of animals seized in Gunter raid Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 10:28PMGUNTER -- A custody hearing held Monday at the Municipal Courthouse in Gunter ended with a judge granting the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas custody of 57 animals the organization had seized under the authority of the Gunter Police Department on Saturday, May 7.
Debutant Trent Merrin can’t wait to unleash mongrel Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 1:20PMNSW debutant Trent Merrin’s State of Origin message is simple. ‘‘I’m here to bring back the mongrel.’’
3 Nabbed In Raid On Backyard Cockfight In West Valinda Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 11:05PMAuthorities say three suspects were arrested during a raid on a backyard cockfight in Los Angeles County that sent about 40 men scattering in all directions.
Cockfight ring bust results in 3 arrests Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 1:55PMThree people were arrested in Valinda after Los Angeles sheriff's deputies busted a cockfighting ring.
Cockfight ring bust in Valinda results in 3 arrests Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 1:55PMLos Angeles sheriff's deputies arrested three people in Valinda on Saturday during a raid on a cockfighting ring.