Plogger RSS Feed en_US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Plogger http://www.mid-day.com/photos/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:12 +0530 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:12 +0530 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:12 +0530 http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/martina/ <p><a href="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/martina/" title="Martina Navratilova - 06 February 2012"> <img src="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16329-martina.jpg" alt="Martina Navratilova - 06 February 2012" style="border: 2px solid #000;" /> </a></p><p>Martina Navratilova - 06 February 2012</p><p>In early 2010, tennis legend Martina Navratilova shocked her fans when she went public that she was diagnosed with an early form on breast cancer. After six weeks of intensive radiation therapy, Martina reported that she was cancer-free and resumed training and touring the circuit. Today, she is a regular in the over-45 age category at tennis tournaments and champions the cause. Photo: AFP</p> http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16329-martina.jpg Martina Navratilova - 06 February 2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:12 +0530 http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/lomu/ <p><a href="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/lomu/" title="Jonah Lomu - 06 February 2012"> <img src="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16328-lomu.jpg" alt="Jonah Lomu - 06 February 2012" style="border: 2px solid #000;" /> </a></p><p>Jonah Lomu - 06 February 2012</p><p>All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu was diagnosed with a serious kidney disorder in 1995, which threatened to end his rugby career. He fought the ailment and made a comeback after undergoing a kidney transplant in 2004.</p> http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16328-lomu.jpg Jonah Lomu - 06 February 2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:12 +0530 http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/armstrong/ <p><a href="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/armstrong/" title="Lance Armstrong - 06 February 2012"> <img src="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16322-armstrong.jpg" alt="Lance Armstrong - 06 February 2012" style="border: 2px solid #000;" /> </a></p><p>Lance Armstrong - 06 February 2012</p><p>In October 1996, when Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer, he also had a tumor that had a metastasized to his brain and lungs. Extensive chemotherapy, brain and testicular surgery didn't deter him from fighting the killer disease as he went on to win the gruelling Tour de France each year from 1999 to 2005.</p> http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16322-armstrong.jpg Lance Armstrong - 06 February 2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:12 +0530 http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/johnson/ <p><a href="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/johnson/" title="Earvin 'Magic' Johnson - 06 February 2012"> <img src="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16321-johnson.jpg" alt="Earvin 'Magic' Johnson - 06 February 2012" style="border: 2px solid #000;" /> </a></p><p>Earvin 'Magic' Johnson - 06 February 2012</p><p>At the peak of his career, basketball superstar 'Magic' Johnson went public that he was HIV positive. After 20 years, Johnson continues to inspire many as the hero who fought a life-threatening disease and emerged triumphant</p> http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16321-johnson.jpg Earvin 'Magic' Johnson - 06 February 2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:12 +0530 http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/callaghan/ <p><a href="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/callaghan/" title="Dave Callaghan - 06 February 2012"> <img src="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16320-callaghan.jpg" alt="Dave Callaghan - 06 February 2012" style="border: 2px solid #000;" /> </a></p><p>Dave Callaghan - 06 February 2012</p><p>Dave Callaghan, the former South Africa all-rounder, overcame testicular cancer to play international cricket in the 1990s</p> http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16320-callaghan.jpg Dave Callaghan - 06 February 2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:12 +0530 http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/paes/ <p><a href="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/paes/" title="Leander Paes - 06 February 2012"> <img src="http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16319-paes.jpg" alt="Leander Paes - 06 February 2012" style="border: 2px solid #000;" /> </a></p><p>Leander Paes - 06 February 2012</p><p>When doctors in US first identified a brain lesion, he was told that if he underwent surgery, his career would be over and he may never walk again. After considering at least five medical opinions, both in India and the US, Paes decided to undergo a course of medication instead to try and get rid of the infection. Paes made a stunning comeback in 2004 and won the Australian Open with Martina Navratilova</p> http://www.mid-day.com/photos/plog-content/thumbs/sports/sports-stars-who-won-over-deadly-diseases/rss/16319-paes.jpg Leander Paes - 06 February 2012