Wigan.Theyve lost out when theyve had a 14 point lead in a Grand Fin

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- A bearded and much skinnier Oscar Pistorius was "overcome with emotion" as he pulled on his carbon fiber running blades for his first track training since the killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, his agent says. With a short beard and a blue hooded Nike sports top, the lean-looking double-amputee Olympian did some light jogging at his first formal session in around five months on Thursday. He then described his return to a regular track routine for the first time since he fatally shot Steenkamp at his home on Feb. 14 as "bittersweet" to his agent, Peet van Zyl. "It was a very emotional experience for him to put the blades back on, to walk back onto the track, get the smell of the track," Van Zyl, who went to the track at the University of Pretoria with Pistorius, told The AP on Friday. "It was tough for him. He said to me it was like a bittersweet feeling and emotion for him to be back on the track." Pistorius return to training was seen in a brief video clip released by his family. In the footage, which is around two minutes long, the athlete is first sitting on a chair at his usual training track at the university pulling on his running blades. He then does some light jogging on the sunbathed track and, finally, wipes his face with both hands as he walks off the track, hinting at the emotion Van Zyl described. Pistorius was charged with premeditated murder for Steenkamps Valentines Day shooting death. He denies murder and says he shot his girlfriend accidentally, believing she was an intruder in his house. Pistorius next court appearance is Aug. 19, when prosecutors may indict him and a date could be set for the start of his murder trial, possibly in September or October. He faces a life sentence with a minimum of 25 years in prison if he is convicted by a judge of premeditated murder. There is no trial by jury in South Africa. South African police said the investigation into Pistorius shooting of Steenkamp was "at an advanced stage," but declined to give further details, saying they "cannot be drawn into discussing the merits of the case." Prosecutors have said police will conclude their investigations by August and continue to probe the circumstances of Pistorius pre-dawn killing of Steenkamp, whom he shot multiple times through a toilet cubicle door. In the last few months, the 26-year-old Pistorius has lost weight -- about 10-12 kilograms -- and spends much of his time doing household chores at the Pretoria home of his uncle as he awaits his murder trial, Van Zyl said. Pistorius looked much leaner in the video footage than he was at the London Olympics and Paralympics last year. Pistorius telephoned Van Zyl and his coach, Ampie Louw, about a week ago to say he was ready to train again. "(He) said, Guys I think Im ready to resume training," Van Zyl said. Van Zyl and Pistorius family, who also released a statement along with the footage, said Pistorius return to regular training was to help his own mental process ahead of a likely lengthy murder trial, and he was still not planning on competing anytime in 2013. "His focus at this time remains entirely on the court case," the Pistorius family said. "His family and those close to him have encouraged him to spend a few hours a week on the track to assist him in finding the necessary mental and emotional equilibrium to process his trauma and prepare for the trial." Thursdays visit was the second time Pistorius has been seen on the university track since he killed Steenkamp. A March sighting spurred speculation he was back in training, which was denied by his family, who described him then as being in "an extremely traumatized state" and not willing to contemplate training at that time. Then, Pistorius was photographed by a schoolgirl on a cellphone while he was walking on the track, but he made that visit without the knowledge of anyone else, his agent said, and waited for a group of athletes he took to the track to leave before he put on his blades and just walked around. His new routine will involve around three to four sessions a week and be run by Louw, Pistorius longtime coach and the man who introduced him to athletics when Pistorius was a teenager and still at school. Van Zyl said Pistorius had discovered he was desperately missing running and training. "I think the emotions yesterday show how much he really did miss being back on the track and being able to run," Van Zyl said. "Obviously with the world championships, both Paralympic world championships and IAAF world championships getting closer, its even tougher for him not be running or training or competing." Detroit Lions Jerseys . 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The Raptors second-year forward has been one of the primary beneficiaries of the early-season trade, breaking out and becoming a vital part of his teams success on both ends of the floor. Around the league, teams are starting to take notice and feature Ross more predominately in their pre-game scouting reports but its not just the opposition that hes impressing.Before I look forward to this weeks First Utility Grand Final, I want to look back to two big moments of last week. The announcement of the Man of Steel award confirmed Danny Houghton to be the best Rugby League player in this country. Congratulations to him and the Hull club for a wonderful year of progress.As I drove home after the event I wondered what must have been going through Dannys mind. He seems to have done things this year like he did them last year, and the year before that. In fact, hes probably one of the most consistent players in the game, so what changed the players perception of him? Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ?￡6.99. No contract. Did one tackle out of a thousand make such a difference? I realise theres the tries hes scored and created in 2016, and he is a more dangerous attacking player - but he was almost the same player in 2015, hes just playing in a better team. Hull FC hooker Danny Houghton was named as 2016 Steve Prescott Man of Steel Finally, aged 27, hes starting to receive some recognition. His journey from his East Hull amateur club to the Man of Steel nomination is one about dedication, perseverance and self-discipline. Well done, young man.Voting through the seasonIt was also very interesting to see who each player in the game had voted for as their first, second and third-choice nominee. We now live in an age of online voting and Im surprised that we dont use this more regularly during the season. Im not certain when all the votes were collected but it would make it more interesting if we collected the votes two or three times during the season, and let the public know who the leading contenders were throughout the year. My colleague, Brian Carney, has been suggesting something similar for several years. Perhaps its time for an update.I thought it was interesting to see who the players from the Grand Final teams nominated as their best opponents. I could only see one Wigan player among the 81 votes suggested from the Wolves. In contrast, the Wigan players cast a total of 21 votes spread across six different Warrington players. His longevity in the sport, both on and off the field, has been remarkable and Id like to thank him for his efforts to promote and support the sport for so long. Phil Clarke on Stevo Unsurprisingly, Chris Hill received the most, and is obviously the man Wigan need to stop on Saturday. Sam Tomkins and George Williams also cast votes for Chris Sandlow as their second choice, will that influence Tony Smiths thinking? If your opponents fear him it usually means hes dangerous.Million pound dropThe last four games on Sky Sports have possibly been the most exciting, intense and dramatic of the year. The two semi-finals were great but so too were the other two matches with when Hull KR hosted Huddersfield and then Salford. Somebody once said everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. Well its a bit the same with promotion and relegation in Rugby League. Everyone thinks its a good idea but no one wants to go down a division. This is the moment Gareth OBriens golden-point drop-goal capped off Salfords incredible comeback to stay in Super League Congratulations to Salford for the skill that they demonstrated to score their two late tries. I never imagined that wed see a £1 million drop goal but that was what Gareth OBrien delivered when the pressure was on.At the start of the season, Sky Sports showed a programme called Jamie Peacock: Legend of League. Its amazing what can happen in a rugby league year. I doubt that he could have imagined what the season would end up like. Good luck to JP, Neil Hudgell and everyone at Hull KR as they compete for a return to Super League next season. Phil Clarke previews Saturdays Super League Grand Final Grand Final timeSo we end the domestic season with the top two teams.ddddddddddddWill Warringtons speed and skill beat Wigans aggression and dominate defence? Will Tony Smith select Chris Sandow? I watched the Round 1 game the other day when Warrington won at Leeds, and in my opinion, without Chris Sandow they wouldnt have stood a chance.Admittedly, the Wolves defence was awesome, but their half-back scored one try and set up the other with a brilliant kick. A first-time viewer of the sport would recognise that he has game-changing qualities, but is he fit to play? Coaches have to make difficult decisions which very often define a season. This is one of those. Tony Smith has stressed the importance of composure in the Grand Final Wigan spent most of the year as the most boring team to watch. Their attacking play was predictable up until their loss to the Vikings at the start of September. In the last month theyve started to throw more passes and score some spontaneous tries. They too have a dilemma over a key player. Their captain, Sean OLoughlin hasnt played for nine weeks, but if he is fit, or close to it, hell play.When two great teams meet Ive often said that it comes down to the bounce of the ball. Its a rugby cliché that was applicable when the two teams last met at Old Trafford in 2013. A Matthew Smith kick was charged down early in the second half, if it bounced in one direction it would most probably have led to a Warrington try, and possibly a win. Shaun Wane is hoping for a more enjoyable outcome after losing his last two Grand Finals Instead it bounced back to Smith and Wigan went the length of the field very quickly to score. It was the turning point in my mind, and Warrington now know they can never relax against Wigan.Theyve lost out when theyve had a 14 point lead in a Grand Final, and they lost with a 14-point lead three weeks ago playing against 12 men. I think that there is very little between the teams and it would not surprise me if, like the Million Pound Game, it went into extra time. This allows me to get a link going with my final point…Farewell Stevo Catch Stevo in his final broadcast at the Grand Final, Saturday on SS1 from 5pm Its B-Y-E time for Mike! Stevo has been the voice of Super League since its inception and has provided the commentary and controversy that all great sports need. His longevity in the sport, both on and off the field, has been remarkable and Id like to thank him for his efforts to promote and support the sport for so long. Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to Stevos achievements in rugby league Professional rugby league is in the entertainment business and theres no doubt that Mike Stephenson has been entertaining. I would like to wish him well in his retirement, hopefully after hes seen his favourite one-pointer win the Grand Final.You can watch the First Utility Grand Final, Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! 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