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Monaco Diamond League Awkward Fighting

Posted on 24 Jul, 2011, by in Miscellaneous

Mehdi Baala and Mahiedine Ben Abbad couldn’t really control themselves before the 1500 meter run at the Monaco Diamond League meet this weekend, and decided to trade blows after the finished their run. Maybe that’s a proven way to relieve some tension or disappointment after a bad run. I say good from them. More

Wallabies Dominate Springboks, Khan Ready to Beat Judah and Finally the Copa Will End

Posted on 23 Jul, 2011, by in Miscellaneous

The Wallabies did look great against the Boks in Sydney, but that was only a ‘B’ South African side, or something close to it. We’ll see how things look when the All-Blacks pay a visit. Some Light Welterweight boxing between Amir Khan and Zab Judah should be fab to watch (I got my money on the Brit) and the Copa America, finally, is reaching its rather uninteresting climax. More

A Hard to Watch Tradition – The Nude Blacks

Posted on 22 Jul, 2011, by in Rugby

Before the All-Blacks play their Test Matches (like the one against Fiji they won today), the Nude Blacks must show their… skills, as well. More

Roger Federer and Martina Hingis to Team up in London 2012?

Posted on 19 Jul, 2011, by in Tennis

Roger Federer and Martina Hingis might team up for Switzerland in the 2012 London Olympics, if Hingis can overcome a few requirements in time to compete in the new Mixed Doubles event. More

Paul Thorburn and the Longest Successful Kick in a Rugby Union Test Match

Posted on 16 Jul, 2011, by in Rugby

One of those records that will never be broken – Paul Thorburn of Wales scoring a penalty kick from 70 yards (64 meters) during what was then a Five Nations match between Wales and Scotland in 1986. More

England Becoming All-Blacks, Carlos Tevez Decision and the Importance of Juventus

Posted on 15 Jul, 2011, by in Miscellaneous

What’s bothering me before this weekend begins – England deciding to become the Northern Hemisphere All-Blacks, deciding to wear a black kit in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Carlos Tevez restlessness in Europe and waiting for Juventus to rise again. More

2011 Tri-Nations Squads

Posted on 11 Jul, 2011, by in Rugby

Less than two weeks before the 2011 Tri-Nations Series, probably the last one before turning into a four team tournament next year (Argentina joining), Robbie Deans (Australia), Peter de Villiers (South Africa) and Graham Henry (New Zealand) have named their squads for the Tri-Nations. More

Reds Beat Crusaders to Win First Super Rugby Title

Posted on 9 Jul, 2011, by in Rugby

Dan Carter scored all 13 points for the Crusaders, not enough against Will Genia and the Reds who won their first Super Rugby title in the Pro era through his 68th minute try 18-13. More

Novak Djokovic on Top of the Tennis World

Posted on 4 Jul, 2011, by in Tennis

Novak Djokovic became the world’s number one player officially today, as the new ATP rankings were published, for the first time in his career. He plans to stay there for a long time. More

Novak Djokovic Beats Rafael Nadal in Wimbledon Final

Posted on 3 Jul, 2011, by in Tennis

Novak Djokovic – Wimbledon champion, world number one, the best player in the world. The Serb dominated Rafael Nadal in three out of the four sets, winning his third Grand Slam title and first on the All-England Club grass. More