SYDNEY -- Greyhound racing will be shut down in the Australian state of New South Wales from July 2017 after a state parliamentary inquiry found overwhelming evidence of animal cruelty.The inquirys report, released Thursday, found between 48,000 and 68,000 greyhounds were killed in the state in the past 12 years because they were deemed uncompetitive.It also found up to 20 percent of trainers had engaged in live baiting -- feeding live animals to the dogs -- and that on average 180 greyhounds a year suffered critical injuries during races.The inquiry was launched last year following reports of live baiting and mass killings in the greyhound industry.State Premier Mike Baird said in response to widespread illegal and unconscionable activity ... I can today announce an end to greyhound racing.Baird said his government, the first state administration to ban greyhound racing in the country, would announce detailed plans for the shutdown later this year following consultation with the industry and animal welfare organizations.He said the move would include a welfare plan for existing greyhounds, including opportunities for re-homing, a transition arrangement for existing Greyhound Racing NSW assets, including race tracks to ensure they are used as open public space.Baird said the state would be following many jurisdictions across the United States and the world which have banned greyhound racing to protect animal welfare.Greyhound trainer Bob Whitelaw, from the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney, said he was devastated by the news.I can assure you that the industry will fight this to the finish. I have got no doubt, he said.But Baird said his government was left with no acceptable course of action except to close this industry down.In Queensland, animal welfare groups immediately called for a similar ban in that state.Greyhound racing is also banned in 38 U.S. states, and in South Africa and Italy, according to Australias Fairfax Media. Air Max Outlet Ireland . -- Devin Hester is done returning kicks in Chicago. Air Max Ireland .C. -- Chris Thorburn thinks one of the reasons the Winnipeg Jets have been successful under new coach Paul Maurice is that theyre playing together as a team. http://www.airmaxireland.com/ . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. Air Max Free Shipping . -- Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was selected Monday to his second straight Pro Bowl, while guard Kyle Long made it after a solid rookie season. Cheap Air Max Ireland . The native of Mont-Tremblant, Que., captured a World Cup downhill event Saturday, his second this year and fifth career victory on the circuit. LONDON -- The NFL will stage four regular-season games in London next year.Teams and venues for the four games will be announced Tuesday.The NFL started playing regular-season games in London in 2007, and has recently played three games per season in the British capital. The league has never before played four games in one season in London.Most of the games have been played at Wembley Stadium, but one was played at Twickenham this season.We continue to be incredibly excited by the passion and love for the NFL shown by our millions of UK fans, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. London is an amazing city. We have had tremendous support from our fans, from Mayor [Sadiq] Khan and other government leaders and businness partners, and we are looking forward to taking the next step in the UK by playing four games in London next season.ddddddddddddKhan called London the international home of the NFL.London staging a fourth NFL game is fantastic news, not only for the millions of sports fans who get to enjoy our iconic stadiums, but also because it confirms our status as the go-to choice for hosting the worlds biggest sporting events, Khan said.The NFL also could play an international series game in Mexico again next year after the Texans-Raiders matchup in Azteca Stadium was a success in November. ' ' '