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Sochi chooses 3 mascots for 2014 Olympics

In this photo provided by the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, a polar bear, one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics mascots is seen. At the end of a two-hour national television broadcast to choose the mascots for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, organizing committee head Dmitry Chernyshenko announced that not one but three cartoon competitors would be the faces of the games - a rad, snowboarding snow leopard, a squeaky-voiced figure-skating bunny rabbit and an earnest, slightly dorky polar bear.

In this photo provided by the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 a bunny rabbit, one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics mascots is seen. At the end of a two-hour national television broadcast to choose the mascots for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, organizing committee head Dmitry Chernyshenko announced that not one but three cartoon competitors would be the faces of the games - a rad, snowboarding snow leopard, a squeaky-voiced figure-skating bunny rabbit and an earnest, slightly dorky polar bear.

In this photo provided by the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 a snow leopard, one of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics mascots is seen. At the end of a two-hour national television broadcast to choose the mascots for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, organizing committee head Dmitry Chernyshenko announced that not one but three cartoon competitors would be the faces of the games - a rad, snowboarding snow leopard, a squeaky-voiced figure-skating bunny rabbit and an earnest, slightly dorky polar bear

(Reuters)

Argentina's Gisela Dulko wins WTA Mexican Open final

Argentina's Gisela Dulko wins WTA Mexican Open final

Argentina's Gisela Dulko poses with her trophy after defeating Spain's Aratxa Parra during an WTA Mexican Open tennis final match in Acapulco, Mexico, on Feb. 26, 2011.

Spain's Aratxa Parra returns the ball to Argentina's Gisela Dulko during an WTA Mexican Open tennis final match in Acapulco, Mexico, on Feb. 26, 2011.

Argentina's Gisela Dulko returns the ball to Spain's Aratxa Parra during an WTA Mexican Open tennis final match in Acapulco, Mexico, on Feb. 26, 2011.

Argentina's Gisela Dulko waves to the audience after defeating Spain's Aratxa Parra during an WTA Mexican Open tennis final match in Acapulco, Mexico, on Feb. 26, 2011.

(Xinhua)

Perez runs show circuit in hometown Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico

Mexican F1 driver Sergio Perez, 21, runs a show circuit in his hometown Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, on Feb. 26 2011. Perez, qualified in the Sauber C30 for the world F1 championship.

Mexican F1 driver Sergio Perez, 21, runs a show circuit in his hometown Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, on Feb. 26 2011. Perez, qualified in the Sauber C30 for the world F1 championship.

Mexican F1 driver Sergio Perez, 21, runs a show circuit in his hometown Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, on Feb. 26 2011. Perez, qualified in the Sauber C30 for the world F1 championship.

Mexican F1 driver Sergio Perez, 21, runs a show circuit in his hometown Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, on Feb. 26 2011. Perez, qualified in the Sauber C30 for the world F1 championship.
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am sonntag (27. Februar) ist es mal wieder soweit und hollywood feiert und vorallem sich selbst unter den augen von millionen von filmbegeisterten.

die alljährliche OSCAR acadamy award verleihung, die größte Auszeichnung für außergewöhnliche leistungen im filmbuisness, lockt stars und sternchen auf den roten teppich nach  L.A.

 

seit jahren sitzt man(n) gebannt nachts oder zu der wiederholung vor dem tv screen und bangt mit den nominierten. 1929 wurde das erste mal der OSCAR verliehen und ist seitdem ein fester bestandteil der filmbranche. nicht selten wurde der erfolg oder untergang eines films durch genau diese verleihung bestimmt.

 

daher ist es auch nicht verwunderlich, dass die anzahl der nominierungen und die somit steigende wahrscheinlichkeit für den gewinn einer der statuen, fast genauso zelebriert wird, wie die verleihung selbst.

bereits am 25. Januar wurden in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, die Oscarnominierungen bekannt gegeben und diese sorgten direkt für eine erste Überraschung.

so muss sich der zuvor als favorit geltende film “The Social Network” gleich zwei konkurrenten geschlagen geben. mit 12 nominierungen ist das historiendrama “The King’s Speech”, in dem sich der junge und stotternde britische king george VI. mühsam rhetorische qualitäten erarbeiten muss, nun der absolute favorit für die oscar-nacht. “The Social Network” kommt mit 8 nominierungen erst auf platz 3, nach den 10 nominierungen des western-remakes “True Grit” mit jeff bridges, inszeniert von den coen brüdern.

kritiker und fans erwarten bei den OSCARS 2011 einen knappen showdown zwischen den klassischen genres historiendrama und western und dem eher modernen thema des social networks.

wie bei den oscars üblich, werden die gewinner erst am abend der veranstaltung verkündet und nicht, wie bei anderen veranstaltungen, bereits im vorfeld informiert. so sind gefühlvolle dankesreden und enthusiastischer jubel garantiert, speziell wenn überraschend der außenseiter gewinnt.

auch deutschland war in den letzten jahren bei den Academy Awards regelmäßig präsent. doch nach nominierungen in der kategorie “Bester fremdsprachiger Film” in 2009 für “Der Baader Meinhof Komplex” und 2010 für “Das weiße Band”, wurde GERMANY vorschlag für 2011 “Die Fremde” nicht für die finalen 5 Filme berücksichtigt.

dennoch ist germany bei der diesjährigen verleihung vertreten, da meine beste freundin höcki, durch ihre wohnort nähe zu hollywood, nahezu dabei sein kann. man munkelt sogar das höcki zusammen, knutschend, mit einem der goldenen boys gesehen wurde. die strasse an dem kodak theater ist nicht immer ganz so prunkvoll und glamurös wie in diesen tagen. jedoch das ganze jahr über mangnetischer anziehungspunkt für touristen, die die sterne des WALK OF FAME sehen möchten. das theater selbst ist zugleich eine einkaufmall, die jeder wie die stars (ohne roter teppich) durch diesen eingang (foto rechts) betritt. relativ normal an jedem tag im jahr ausser in der OSCAR woche.

der in frankfurt a.m. geborene hans zimmer (Beverly hills cop) zählt zu den erfolgreichsten und talentiertesten komponisten in HOLLYWOOD und wurde dieses jahr für “Beste Filmmusik” für seine leistungen in “Inception” nominiert.

die beiden jungschauspieler james franco (127 stunden), der an diesem abend selbst für einen der begehrten gold männer nominiert ist, und anne hathaway (teufel trägt prada) führen als moderatoren durch den abend. unterstützt werden sie von einer vielzahl von hollywoodgrößen, welche die OSCARS in den 24 kategorien überreichen werden. darunter annette bening, halle berry, nicole kidman und die talkshow-queen oprah winfrey.

jedoch mein ganz persönlicher favorit ist "the black swan" ! das drama swan, das auch als heißer favorit in den wettbüros gehandelt wird, wurde unter anderem in den kategorien ‘Bester Film’, ‘Beste Schauspielerin’, ‘Beste Nebendarstellerin’ und ‘Bester Regisseur’ mit nominierungen bedacht.

in der nacht vom 27. auf den 28. februar zeigt PRO7 die preisverleihung der 83. "Academy Awards", mit viel, viel, viel, viel glamourfaktor, live ab 01.10h ... business or showbiz ???





NBA: Bulls beat Heat 93-89

Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (L) battles Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah for the loose ball in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Chicago, Illinois February 24, 2011.

Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade (C) drives to the basket between Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (L) and Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Chicago, Illinois February 24, 2011.

Miami Heat forward LeBron James (C) puts up a shot between Chicago Bulls center Omer Asik (R) and forward Luol Deng in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Chicago, Illinois February 24, 2011.

(Reuters)

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Back ! Wowww... mkt dropped so much since I was away !!! Oppsss.... never thought of my queue of XXX @ 2.80 also can be done ! ( 10 lots )

2 all... Worry of this big pull back ? 2 be very frank.. I am not worry at all, u dont need 2 worry esp those who hv followed me since KLCI @ 1,350 , check yr portfolio n P/L ac, isn't it we r still hv big margin in hand ? ^_-even stocks that we r holding , some r still in positive zone ^_-

Libya crisis is a temporary stuff , yes, it will jack up d oil price , but then..how long can it be sustained ? think a little n ask yrself, is this current crisis serious than 2008 US financial crisis ? if u think d answer is "yes", then cut all n sell off all yr holdings ! if "no" ... then what u need 2 do is put all yr shares under yr pillow lol ^_-

If u come n ask me, should I buy on dip ? well..my answer is :- depends on yr cash vs shares ratio, if it is 50:50 , dont buy in, if yr cash level is more than 50% , buy in till u reach d ratio of 50: 50 .

If (TA Losers)Tak ada akal method tell u to cut loss n run , perhaps u shld ask them is citi still a buy >4.80 ?

Read what tak ada akal loser commented about citi when citi stood > 4.80 :-

http://samgang.blogspot.com/2011/01/v-pantech-wa-0285-n-citi-usd370-halo.html
Now take a look at Alex lu lu, he was calling buy on citi @ 4.95 today , read d below n see d attachment :-

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Citigroup has broken above its triangle at USD4.80
For those who set their sight far & wide, you may take a look at Citigroup, which has just broken above its symmetrical triangle at USD4.80. I do not have a target for this stock but I believe the long-term prospect of Citigroup is fairly good. For a closer look at how far this stock has dropped since its heydays, go to Yahoo Finance (here).


Chart: Citigroup's daily cahrt as at Jan 5, 2011 (Source: Stockcharts)
Posted by Alex Lu at 1/06/2011 05:39:00 PM

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Ha ha... first , y cant his ta tell him 2 buy citi @ 3.65 ?
http://samgang.blogspot.com/2010/10/v-mission-completed-sunway-154-n-6.html
? y ? ta not workable ?

Second, we hv already made about usd 1,300 per lot in pocket then only ta loser called 2 buy citi @ 4.95 , dont u think it is "STUPID" ???

Is that what u called ta can times d entry ? ha ha

now u shld know y ta losers got themselves burnt !! do I need 2 say more ?

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So how now ? citi is now traded @ 4.70 , way be low 4.80 ! macam mana ? cut loss n sell ?

Is this what u called that TA can times d entry ? come on come on...how many times I hv proven u wrong !!!

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MXXXX seems like reaching its bottom @ 1.80. this one shld be a good catch @ current level, 4 safe play, buy in 2 stages , current level n 1.65 .

M????? doing not bad last week, despite d big pull back, she still managed 2 hold @ 3.28+- ^_- good one.

I was so lucky 2 hv some YYY @ 2.80 , this one is as good as ???? , @ 2.80... it is better than buying ???? @ 3.250+-.

JJJJJ also touching 1.02+- , not a bad choice oso.

If ever MMMMMMM-wa comes back to 0.28 gain, I will buy in more.

As 4 BBBBBB-wc, since I hv enuf in hand liaooo...d next entry level 4 me is ard 0.26+-.

Talk a little about d world fastest train in China , I hv tried it last week, d feeling was superb , u r flying like a bullet , d services n environmental of this bullet train r also up 2 world standard , if u ever drop by in GZ, try it ^_-

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Liverpool, Rangers make Europa League's last 16

Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt (L) celebrates his goal against Sparta Prague during their Europa League round of 32 second leg soccer match in Liverpool, Northern England Feb 24, 2011.

LONDON- British sides Liverpool and Rangers grabbed late goals to sneak into the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday, while Villarreal eliminated Napoli to end Italian representation in the competition.

Liverpool, which has won Europe's second-tier cup competition three times, required an 86th-minute header by Netherlands forward Dirk Kuyt to beat Sparta Prague 1-0 in their last-32 second leg and progress by the same scoreline on aggregate.

United States midfielder Maurice Edu's close-range finish in injury time earned Rangers a 2-2 draw at Sporting Lisbon, with the Scottish champions going through on away goals after the first leg finished 1-1 at Ibrox.

Rangers will next play Dutch league leader PSV Eindhoven, which defeated Lille 3-1 to advance 5-3 on aggregate.

Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi scored the winner for Villarreal in its 2-1 second-leg victory over Napoli, with the Spanish club going through by the same score.

Other leading sides to advance on Thursday were Manchester City, Ajax, Zenit St. Petersburg and Bayer Leverkusen. FC Porto and CSKA Moscow qualified for the last 16 earlier this week.

Kuyt glanced home an inswinging corner from Raul Meireles, sparing Liverpool the need for extra time at Anfield.

"It took us a while to score but 1-0 is enough to go through so we're happy with that," Kuyt said. "It was a hard game and we should have finished it off earlier, but at the end of the day a win is all that counts."

Liverpool, which will play Braga in the second knockout round, dominated the second leg but could not find a way past goalkeeper Jaromir Blazek until Kuyt's late strike.

Yannick Djalo's goal seven minutes from time put Sporting 3-2 ahead on aggregate in its entertaining match against Rangers.

Substitute David Healy, though, slid in a cross that Edu couldn't fail to finish off from one meter out, allowing the the 2008 finalists to progress.

"There wasn't much between the teams in the second half at all," Rangers manager Walter Smith said. "With the circumstances of getting the goal, we are pleased to progress."

Second-half goals from Balazs Dzsudzsak, Jeremain Lens and Marcelo put PSV through at the expense of French league leader Lille, which took a 3-2 aggregate lead when Pierre-Alain Frau opened the scoring in the 22nd minute.

After a goalless first leg between Villarreal and Napoli, the Italian side went ahead after 22 minutes of the return match when Marek Hamsik headed underneath goalkeeper Diego Lopez. Napoli's fans spilled onto the field at El Madrigal Stadium when a barrier collapsed in the ensuing celebrations.

Borja Valero set up Nilmar's equalizer for Villarreal in the 43rd before feeding Rossi for the winner in the second minute of first-half added time.

Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko scored twice and midfielder Yaya Toure added a third as emerging English giant Man City eased past Aris 3-0 in the second leg and on aggregate.

"I am very happy, it's the first time I have scored two goals in one game for Manchester City," said Dzeko, who has netted four in total since joining the big-spending northwest club from Wolfsburg in the January transfer window.

Dynamo Kiev was next for City after the Ukrainian side breezed to an impressive 8-1 win over Besiktas over the two legs.

Serbia forward Miralem Sulejmani grabbed a brace for Dutch club Ajax _ a four-time European champion _ in its 2-0 victory over Anderlecht, sealing a 5-0 win overall. Ajax next plays Spartak Moscow, which went through at the expense of Basel.

Zenit, which beat Rangers in the 2008 final in Manchester, rallied from a two-goal aggregate deficit to eliminate Swiss side Young Boys 4-3 and stay on course for a second Europa League title in four years.

Ammar Jemal put the visitors 3-1 up in the two-leg series but Danko Lazovic and Sergei Semak scored on either side of the break and Roman Shirokov added a third in the 76th to ease the Russian side through.

Simon Rolfes and Michael Ballack scored second-half goals for German side Leverkusen in a 2-0 win over Metalist Kharkiv that completed a 6-0 aggregate win.

FC Twente, Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica also went through to the last 16 on Thursday.

Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt (L) is challenged by Sparta Prague's Tomas Repka during their Europa League round of 32, second leg soccer match in Liverpool, Northern England Feb 24, 2011.

Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt (R) celebrates with Martin Skrtel (2nd R) and David Ngog after scoring against Sparta Prague during their Europa League round of 32, second leg soccer match in Liverpool, Northern England Feb 24, 2011.

Liverpool fans sing at the start of their Europa League round of 32, second leg soccer match against Sparta Prague in Liverpool, northern England Feb 24, 2011.

Liverpool fans sing at the start of their Europa League round of 32, second leg soccer match against Sparta Prague in Liverpool, northern England Feb 24, 2011.

Napoli's Ezequiel Lavezzi (L) and Villarreal's Bruno Soriano fight for the ball during their Europa League round of 32, second leg soccer match at the Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal, Feb 24, 2011.

Villarreal's players celebrate their victory over Napoli after their Europa League soccer match at the Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal, Feb 24, 2011.

Sporting Braga's Alan Silva (L) battles for the ball with Lech Poznan's Ivan Djurdjevic during their Europa League round of 32, second leg soccer match in Braga, northern Portugal Feb 24, 2011.

Sporting Braga's Alan Silva celebrates his goal against Lech Poznan during their Europa League round of 32, second leg soccer match in Braga, northern Portugal Feb 24, 2011.

(china daily)

Nets land Williams in three-player trade with Jazz

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair (45) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan 26, 2011.


NEW YORK - The struggling New Jersey Nets acquired All-Star point guard Deron Williams from the Utah Jazz in a three-player trade after missing out in their pursuit of Carmelo Anthony.

The Nets, who were openly interested in acquiring Anthony until his trade to the New York Knicks, agreed to send guard Devin Harris, forward Derrick Favors, two first-round draft picks and cash to Utah for Williams.

"We are very excited to add a player with the caliber of Deron Williams to our roster," Nets general manager Billy King said in a statement.

"He is one of the premier point guards in the NBA, and his skill and talent level will bolster our franchise as we continue to build towards our goal of becoming a championship-caliber team."

The 26-year-old Williams, selected third overall by Utah in the 2005 NBA Draft, is averaging a career-high 21.3 points per game this season along with 9.7 assists and 3.9 rebounds.

Favors, the third overall pick in last year's NBA draft, is averaging 6.3 points and 5.3 rebounds this season.

Harris, who spent three-plus seasons in Dallas before being traded to New Jersey in 2008, is averaging 15.0 points and a career-high 7.6 assists in this campaign.

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (R) drives to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher during Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference semi-final playoff series in Salt Lake City, Utah, in this May 8, 2010 file photo.

Parting ways

Despite parting ways with Williams, the Jazz are confident former All-Star guard Harris will help the team who are clinging to the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

"We feel that we've addressed a current need at point guard with Deron's departure, as well as the future with draft picks and a big man," Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor said.

"To do so we had to give up an All-Star, but we feel like this is a win for both sides."

The Nets have made pitches to several leading NBA players since Russian majority owner Mikhail Prokhorov purchased the team last year.

New Jersey, who set a record for the worst start to an NBA campaign last season and have stumbled to a 17-40 record this time round, talked with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh last year when they were free agents before shifting their focus to Anthony.

Anthony, a four-times All-Star who led the Denver Nuggets to seven consecutive playoff appearances, was the centerpiece of a nine-player blockbuster trade with the Knicks that was confirmed on Tuesday.

Arsenal win overshadowed by injuries

Arsenal's Sebastien Squillaci (C) celebrates with team mates Johan Djourou (L) and Sami Nasri after scoring a goal against Stoke City during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London Feb 23, 2011.


LONDON- Arsenal beat Stoke City 1-0 to cut Manchester United's Premier League lead to one point on Wednesday but the win was overshadowed by injuries to Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott.

Sebastien Squillaci, who was playing in place of the injured Laurent Koscielny, was the unlikely match-winner when he headed home his first Premier League goal after only eight minutes.

However, Fabregas went off with a hamstring injury after 15 minutes and Walcott was stretchered off with a damaged ankle 20 minutes from time and will miss Sunday's League (Carling) Cup final against Birmingham City at Wembley.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told reporters: "Theo Walcott has an ankle sprain and he is out. For how long, I don't know, but he is definitely out of Sunday.

"Fabregas has a hamstring problem. We will assess that tomorrow. It is impossible to see how serious it is tonight. We will know tomorrow." With Arsenal chasing four trophies in the Premier League, League Cup, Champions League and FA Cup, Wenger will be concerned about a lengthening injury list.

Dutch winger Robin Van Persie and Koscielny are already doubtful for Wembley, and although Fabregas went off as a precautionary step, he will be desperate to play against Barcelona in the Champions League at the Nou Camp on March 8.

Walcott's woes looked more serious after he was carried off the Emirates Stadium pitch following a challenge from Stoke's Dean Whitehead. As he fell, his left ankle caught and twisted in the turf and he looked to be in some pain.

The three points left Arsenal with 56 points from 27 games, while United are on 57 with a game in hand. Manchester City are a distant third with 49 points from their 27 games.

United were in action in France on Wednesday, drawing 0-0 with Olympique Marseille in their Champions League last-16 first leg match.

Arsenal asserted their dominance early in the game when Walcott hit the post in the opening minutes before Squillaci, guilty of some erratic performances this season, scored after a cross from Nicklas Bendtner following a Jack Wilshere corner.

While Stoke's defenders ball-watched, Squillaci ran in to head home from close range.

After Fabregas went off, Arsenal appeared to lose some cohesion and Stoke went close to an equaliser with John Carew, Jermaine Pennant, Ryan Shawcross and Robert Huth all having good chances to score.

However, Arsenal's defence held firm and Stoke were beaten away for the fifth successive league match leaving them 10th in the table.

Arsenal's captain Cesc Fabregas walks off the pitch as he is substitued during their English Premier League soccer match against Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium in London Feb 23, 2011.

Arsenal's Theo Walcott (L) is tackled by Stoke City's Glenn Whelan during their English Premier League soccer match against Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium in London Feb 23, 2011.

(Agencies)

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You're probably wondering why my postings have been sparse lately. It's because I'm getting ready for a solo at the Marcia Wood Gallery in Atlanta, Diamond Life, opening April 16. It's my fourth solo with the gallery (and my 26th career solo). 

Ever since I made that diamond-shaped print in June, I've been thinking about the way the diamond asserts itself in space, and the way it holds my

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US NFL champion kills self

Chicago Bears former safety Dave Duerson holds up his drivers' license during a public tribute to his teammate Walter Payton at Chicago's Soldier Field in this Nov 6, 1999 file photo.


Dave Duerson, who played on Super Bowl winners with the Chicago Bears and New York Giants, was found dead Thursday night at his home in Miami in southeastern Florida, United States.

Duerson, 50, committed suicide with a gun shot to the chest, which left his brain undamaged, said detective Robert Williams, a spokesman for the Miami-Dade Police Department. No immediate cause of death was given.

Duerson's pro football career was filled with accomplishments. He was a four-time Pro Bowl (all-star game) safety of the US National Football League (NFL) and two-time Super Bowl champion.

In this Aug 14, 1989, file photo, Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson (22) scrambles for running room after intercepting a pass as Miami Dolphins Jeff Uhlenhake (63) grabs hold during an NFL football game in Miami.

Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson is shown in this 1988 handout photo released by NFL Photos.

(Agencies)

Real denied victory by Gomis after Benzema goal

Karim Benzema (C) of Real Madrid shoots to score against Olympique Lyon during their Champions League soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon Feb 22, 2011.

LYON, France - Real Madrid were denied victory when Olympique Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis struck late to earn his side a 1-1 draw in a Champions League last-16 first-leg match on Tuesday.

Real looked on course to end a run of three successive defeats at the Stade Gerland when substitute Karim Benzema scored with almost his first touch against his former club midway through the second half.

Lyon seized the early initiative with the lively Michel Bastos shooting over and Real rarely threatened until Cristiano Ronaldo's long-range free kick was pushed away by the diving Huge Lloris.

Ronaldo also hit the post with a free kick before Frenchman Benzema, replacing Emmanuel Adebayor, avoided several challenges in the box and calmly slotted the ball into the net on 65 minutes.

Lyon equalised seven minutes from time when the ball looped off a defender from a free kick straight to the unmarked Gomis who scored from close range.

The second leg takes place at the Bernabeu on March 16.

Olympique Lyon's Bafetimbi Gomis celebrates his goal against Real Madrid during their Champions League soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon Feb 22, 2011.

Olympique Lyon's Anthony Reveillere (R) challenges Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo during their Champions League soccer match at the Gerland stadium in Lyon Feb 22, 2011.

(Agencies)