Sports community in Kolkata protests over Madan Mitra's arrest

Kolkata, Dec 15 (ANI): Sportspersons and enthusiasts held demonstrations against arrest of West Bengal Sports Minister Madan Mitra, in connection with multi-billion investment scam in Kolkata city. Hundreds of sporting personalities joined the protest where supporters of Mitra shouted slogans against CBI and BJP. The protesters burnt effigy of Modi and blocked traffic in different areas of Kolkata city. Former Indian footballer, Gautam Sarkar, said Mitra was an unparallel personality and his arrest was causing a great harm to sports and cultural sectors of the state. The Bengal sportspersons and enthusiasts have decided to continue their sit-in at a dais near the statue of former footballer Gostha Behari Paul until Mitra is released. Dec 15, 2014
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Germany beat Pakistan to win Champions Trophy

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 15 (ANI): Olympic champions Germany proved too strong for Pakistan in hockey's Champions Trophy final. Goals from Christopher Wesley in the 18th minute and Florian Fuchs three minutes from time were enough to give Germany a superb 2-0 victory over Pakistan, with a sell-out crowd witnessed the Germans claim their 10th Champions Trophy Gold medal but their first since 2007. The Bronze medal contest between Australia and India ended in another medal for the World Cup winners, who overcame the host nation to take a 2-1 win. Eddie Ockenden silenced the crowd with a field goal in the 18th minute.India got back on level terms from a penalty corner on 42 minutes, Lalit Upadhyay eventually putting the ball in the back of the net. But Australia took the win when Matt Gohdes netted eight minutes from time. Dec 15, 2014
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Celebrity News - 9/12/2014

HOLLYWOOD The stars came out for the 16th Annual Trevor Project Benefit, which supports LGBTQ youths in crisis. Katherine Heigl showed off lots of leg as she attended the annual event along with Lisa Kudrow, Brittany Snow, Wentworth Miller, Kellan Lutz, Beth Behrs, Kelly Osbourne, Sarah Hyland and ‘Pretty In Pink’ star Molly Ringwald who dazzled in red. Heigl spoke about the passion she feels for the Trevor Project. Capsule 0:14: Katherine Heigl: It’s an incredible…people. :0:32 It was time to break out into a dance as Peter Jackson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Kiwi filmmaker was joined by the cast of both trilogies, which have so far earned nearly a combined five billion dollars. Andy Serkis spoke about what Jackson has brought to the film world. Capsule 0:27: Andy Serkis: In the 15…world. 0:38 LOS ANGELES Around L.A., stars gave fans a thrill as Kevin Costner, Julianne Moore, Aaron Paul & Krysten Ritter signed autographs. NEW YORK And in New York, Chris Rock and Cedric the Entertainer visited SiriusXM Radio to promote the Rock helmed film, ‘Top Five’. That’s all for now. We’ll be back tomorrow with more celebrity news and sightings. Dec 11, 2014