The Icelander helped the Alex win eight of their first 13 league matches under his control, helping him to pick up the manager of the month award for February.

BBC: Thordarson sacked as Crewe boss

Santorum supporters were gleeful on Wednesday, saying that in spite of polling in single digits in the state last month, their candidate is poised to pick up significant votes as a result of his unexpectedly strong finish in Iowa, just eight votes behind Mr. Romney.

WSJ: Romney's Rivals on Right Look to South Carolina

De Villiers has chosen not to pick any of the Springboks' overseas-based players in his squad for this month's tour.

BBC: Springboks' Smit to start at prop

If Oladipo would have been a top of the second round draft pick (as suggested by NBADraft.net only one month ago), he would not have automatically received a guaranteed salary.

FORBES: Indiana's Victor Oladipo Set To Cash In On Outstanding Season

Buzz among Republicans began to steadily pick up and by June 27, it had reached 31, higher than it was even at the beginning of the month.

FORBES: After Lawsuit, Wal-Mart's Brand Down Among Dems and Up Among GOP

Brittney Griner, a two-time AP college basketball player of the year and the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, caused few ripples when she said this month she is a lesbian.

NPR: 'I'm Gay': NBA Player Jason Collins Breaks Barrier

It marks the start of the six-month period during which each US state will hold primary elections or caucuses to pick a Republican candidate, who will be officially nominated at the party convention in August.

BBC: Iowa caucuses: Republican candidates make final pitch