WAGS: Coleen Rooney's Caribbean "Bikini" Feast : Pictures

Coleen Rooney's Caribbean Holiday without her husband Wayne Rooney - Pictures



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British Rugby Players pose Naked for Powerade Ad Campaign

Top British players Paul Sackey, Steve Borthwick and Shane Williams have appeared naked in an advertisement for sports drink company Powerade.

The players appear in different rugby poses with England captain Borthwick pictured as if he is about to enter a tackle.

"It is one of the most daring shoots I've been involved in but it has been loads of fun, even if it has given my team-mates plenty of ammunition for changing room banter," he said.

The latest shots were taken by photographer Alan Clarke.

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Yelena Isinbayeva Wins Evgen Bergant Trophy

Russian Pole Vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva is the best European female sports personality. She won the 26th annual of the poll organized by European sports press organization UEPS.

It is her second win after 2005.

Belgian high jump Olympic gold medalist Tia Hellebaut was third. The Trophy for best woman is now called Evgen Bergant Trophy named after great Slovenian journalist who worked also in the field of athletics.

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Chess: Alexandra Kosteniuk to Appear at SuperNationals!

Reigning Women's World Champion, Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk has confirmed an appearance at the 2009 SuperNationals in Nashville, Tennessee (April 3-5).

Kosteniuk told CLO, "I'm very excited to go to the SuperNationals! I love to see children playing chess. I like to see their emotions, laughs and tears, their spontaneity. Everything that unites chess and kids seems to be so amazing for me. Second, it reminds me of my youth tournaments when I always had such a good time. I can recall how I waited for these tournaments and how excited I was before each one."

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Ana Ivanovic Crashed by 19-Year-Old Alisa Kleybanova in Australian Open

Russia's Alisa Kleybanova

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic

Ana Ivanovic’s hopes of a return trip to the Australian Open final fell apart in a barrage of mistakes on Friday as Russia’s Alisa Kleybanova ousted her 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 in the third round.

With 19-year-old Kleybanova constantly aggressive, fifth-ranked Ivanovic lost her serve nine times and finished with 50 unforced errors to just 23 winners.

"It's just great to play a match like this. I'm so happy that I pulled through, because it was not just a normal win. I really felt that I played almost my best tennis today. It was so exciting to be out there," the 29th seed told the official Australian Open Web site.

Australian Open 2009 Update

Australian Open 2009 is under way down under. The tennis has been great with 10th seed David Nalbandian being the biggest casualty to date. He won last week in Sydney and would have been hoping to make a deeper run.

The third round has thrown up some interesting matches with the pick of them being Marat Safin against Roger Federer. This is a repeat of the 2005 semi-final which saw Safin inflict Federer's only loss in the tournament between 2004 and 2007. No other player in Australian Open 2009 is as mercurial as the Russian, so just about the only thing you can be sure of is that Federer will not be taking him lightly.

In the latest Australian Open betting, Roger Federer is at 3.50 with Andy Murray at 4.10 and Rafael Nadal at 4.90.

Over on the ladies' side, Serena Williams and her sister Venus are just about joint favorites. With both sisters on the same side of the draw, an all-Williams final can't happen this time round.

It's still early days in Australian Open 2009 and much is to take place between now and when they start handing out trophies.

England's Rugby Player Matt Stevens Fails Drug Test

England's South African born Matt Stevens has been provisionally suspended from all competition after testing positive for a recreational drug, the RFU said on Tuesday.

The Bath player, who failed a doping test after a Heineken Cup match in December, had been due to fly to Portugal with the England team on Sunday as they prepare for this season's Six Nations Championship.

"The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has been made aware by European Rugby Cup (Ltd) of the positive doping test given by Matt Stevens following the Heineken Cup match against Glasgow Warriors in December 2008," the statement said.

The 26-year-old Stevens, who has been removed from England's Elite Player Squad, admitted in a television interview that he was attending counselling sessions.

"I was tested for a prohibited substance but it's not performance enhancing, so you can take what you want from that," an emotional Stevens told Sky Sports News.

News Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/rugbyNews

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham Pose Together for Armani Underwear

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham Pose for Armani Underwear

David Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, share the spotlight in a new ad for Armani underwear.

The soccer star and his "Posh" wife have posed for a sexy shot that appears on a massive billboard in Milan.

David Beckham lies behind his wife in tight white briefs, while Victoria poses in a lacy, polka dot bra.

It is the latest in a series of shots for Armani by the couple, but their first together.

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Anna Kournikova Expecting a Baby - Pictures

Pregnant Anna Kournikova Out in Miami - Pictures

Exclusive pictures from Gossipgirls.com of Anna Kournikova spotted showing what appeared to be a baby bump during a recent sighting in Miami.

Usually in a bikini and shorts, Anna chose to wear a loose fitting top as she went sailing with her man Enrique Iglesias and a few friends last Monday.

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Stephanie Rice Training at Kawana Aquatic Centre

Swimming golden girl Australia's Stephanie Rice says she'll use a week long training camp on the Sunshine Coast as a springboard for her World Titles campaign.

speaking to the media briefly at Kawana Aquatic Centre – where she's training under coach Michael Bohl as part of a 16 strong squad – the World Swimmer of the Year said she was confident of being fit for the Australian titles in Sydney in March.

"I'm definitely picking up fitness and really enjoying being back," Stephanie said.

News Source: http://www.thedaily.com.au
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Ana Ivanovic and Fernando Verdasco Relationship Ends?

French Open champion Ana Ivanovic has ended her romantic relationship with Spanish player Fernando Verdasco, FOXSports.com has learned.

A friend of Ivanovic said that the Serbian broke up with Verdasco a few weeks ago during the tournament at Brisbane.
The two had been dating since late September and vacationed together during the offseason in Mallorca. Verdasco, who went to the WTA Championships to watch his then-girlfriend play, also dated Spanish model Dafne Fernandez.

News Source: http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/

Cricket: "DADA" Saurav Ganguly Felicitated At Eden Gardens

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Sunday gave a colourful farewell to former India captain Sourav Ganguly on 18th January at Eden Gardens.

With the well decked up Eden Gardens as the venue, cricket administrators, politicians and fellow cricketers recalled the left-hander's significant contribution to the game and dwelt on various facets of his personality to make it a memorable evening.

Ganguly was presented a bat made of one kg gold priced at Rs 2.5 million as confetti was showered and the who's who of Kolkata watched in rapt attention every moment of the function christened 'Celebrating a legend".

Speaking on the occasion, CAB president Jagmohan Dalmiya traced Ganguly's development from a flamboyant talent to a cricketer who was maturity personified.

An overwhelmed Sourav said: “The last time I had so much glitter on me was during daughter Sana’s birthday. It gives me immense pleasure to be present here. I’ve spent my entire life at this ground… The first time I came here was when I was 13 and I represented Bengal in a U-15 game versus Orissa. This is one of the best grounds and I consider myself lucky and privileged to have played here. I can’t remember having lost a Test match here,” Sourav said in his sweet speech.

Cricket: Morne Morkel Racially Abused by Australian Crowd

A member of the crowd at Hobart's Bellerive Oval was charged with abusing a white South African player during the Australia against South Africa one-day-international.

A Cricket Australia spokesman said a person in the crowd allegedly racially abused Morne Morkel during the Australian innings yesterday morning.

Morkel, 12th man in yesterday's one day international match, did not clearly hear the insult, but a spokesman for the South African team said the remark was "fairly unpleasant".

Cricket Australia said last night it had contacted the South African team and the nation's cricket authorities over the issue.

A policeman at the ground overheard the abuse and interviewed the alleged offender, who was last night charged with racial vilification. The incident, which took the polish off Australia's dramatic five-run victory yesterday, follows a string of racial controversies in cricket.


News Source: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/
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Luis Aragones Named World's Best Coach of 2008

WORLD'S BEST COACHES of 2008

Luis Aragones

Guus Hiddink

Fatih Terim

Former Spain coach and currently boss at Fenerbahce, Luis Aragones was chosen the World's best National Coach 2008 by the Internationa Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).

The 70-year-old coach took a 107 point lead over the coach standing second, Dutchman Guus Hiddink, at Russia National Team.

Turkish coach Fatih Terim comes third. His team shared the European Championship’s bronze with Russia. The best football coaches of 2008 will receive their awards on March 16th in France.

News Source: www.sportsya.com

Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova Pulls Out Of Sydeny International

World No.8 Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova is battling an abdominal muscle injury ahead of next week's Australian Open after pulling out of the Sydney International on Wednesday.

Kuznetsova, the tournament No.5 seed, pulled out before her quarter-final giving Japan's Ai Sugiyama a walkover into the semi-finals against No.2 seed Dinara Safina who defeated French teenager Alize Cornet 6-3 6-4.

The 2004 US Open champion strained her abdominal muscles during the third set of her second round victory over Estonia's Kaia Kanepi on Tuesday, but woke on Wednesday in discomfort.

You never know. I'll do my best to recovery. I will try to be fit for Australian Open," she said.

"The physio is telling me to rest two days and not to do anything. Stretch it a lot and do treatment."

News Source: www.foxsports.com.au

Kate Hudson Hits Maui Beach with Aussie Golfer Adam Scott - Pics

Kate Hudson and Adam Scott Holidaying in Maui - Pictures



The bikini-clad Kate Hudson was spotted on the beach with Australian PGA star (Adelaide-born) Adam Scott, 28, in Maui on Monday.

The golfer is considered to be one of Australia's most eligible bachelors after splitting from long-term Swedish girlfriend Marie Kojzar last year.

Hudson, 29, previously dated Owen Wilson and Lance Armstrong. She split with her husband Chris Robinson, in 2006.

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Swedish Golfer Annika Sorenstam Ties Knot with Mike McGee : Pics

Annika Sorenstam's Wedding with Mike McGee - Pictures


39-year-old Swedish golf star Annika Sorenstam and 35-year-old Mike McGee were married January 10, four weeks after Annika ended her Hall of Fame Career with 72 wins on the LPGA Tour. Sorenstam divorced her first husband in 2005.

About 125 guests attended the afternoon ceremony and evening reception at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club.

Mike McGee, the son of former PGA Tour player Jerry McGee, has served as managing director for Annika's business brand since December 2006.

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Gary Lineker Holidaying With "Busty" Danielle Bux in Dubai Beach - Pictures

Gary Lineker Holidaying With "Busty" Danielle Bux in Dubai Beach - Pictures


Former English football striker Gary Lineker was spotted clinging to his lover Danielle Bux during their visit to a Dubai beach.

Lineker, 48, was seen spending most of the day cosying up to 29-year-old bikini-clad Bux.

While Lineker was spotted in floral board shorts, Danielle was wearing a shiny leopard-print bikini and posing to a camera in Gary’s hands.

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Portugal's Ronaldo and Brazil's Marta Vieira da Silva Wins FIFA World Player of the Year

Cristiano Ronaldo and Marta Vieira da Silva WINS FIFA Player of the Year Award

23-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA World Player of the Year award on Monday.

The Portugal and Manchester United winger received 935 votes in a worldwide poll of national team captains and coaches, with the results announced by Brazil's all-time great Pele.

Lionel Messi, the Argentina midfielder, was runner-up with 678 votes, while Spain's Fernando Torres was third with 203.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first Premier League player to be selected world player of the year and only the second Portuguese player after Luis Figo, who finished ahead of David Beckham in 2001.

"It is an overwhelming moment, a very special moment in my life," Ronaldo said. "I would like to say to my mother and sister that the fireworks can be fired off now."

Brazil's 22-year-old Marta Vieira da Silva, won the women's award for the third year in a row. For the women's vote, 139 coaches and captains cast their vote and Marta won comfortably with 1,002 points ahead of Germany's Prinz with 328 points and Brazil's Cristiane 275 points.

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Maria Sharapova Pulls Out Of Australian Open

Defending champion Russia's Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to her slower than expected recovery following a shoulder injury.

Sharapova advised tournament officials on Sunday that she would not be able to defend her title at Melbourne Park beginning Jan. 19.


"I am very sorry to announce that I am not going to be able to defend my title at this year's Australian Open," Sharapova said in a statement. "My shoulder is doing great, but I just started training a few weeks ago and I am just not near the level I need to be to compete at the highest levels."

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley said he was disappointed for Sharapova, who beat Ana Ivanovic of Serbia in the 2008 final.

She also missed the Beijing Olympics and the U.S. Open because of the injury.

Arsenal Chasing Boca Juniors Sebastian Battaglia

EPL club Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is to step up his bid to sign Boca Juniors £4million-rated Argentine midfield 28-year-old Sebastian Battaglia. His agent confirmed interest from a London club, plus two from Italy.

28-year-old Battaglia has been at Boca for the best part of his playing career apart from a disappointing spell at La Liga club Villarreal, who he played for between 2004/2005.

Sebastian Battaglia has played nearly 200 league games for Boca Juniors during his two spells at the club and was a pivotal figure in the Boca's winning the Apertura in a three-way play-off recently.

89 Minutes for David Beckham In His Debut in Serie A

David Beckham made a start in his AC Milan debut on Sunday (11th Jan, 2009), playing 89 minutes in a 2-2 draw against AS Roma.

The English midfielder was replaced by Mathieu Flamini in the 89th minute. He exited mostly to boos from the Roma crowd.

"I felt good in the game, very strong and I enjoyed it," Beckham said. "I enjoyed playing with these players and in this city."

Beckham joined Milan on a two-month loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer, hoping to stay sharp so he can earn a spot on the English national team.

"I don't want to have regrets in my career," Beckham said. "I am very lucky to have this chance with this great club and I want to enjoy it."

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Cristiano Ronaldo Unharmed - His Ferrari Wrecked

Picture of Cristiano Ronaldo's Wrecked Ferrari
Cristiano Ronaldo Wrecked His Ferrari in a Tunnel

Manchester United Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wrecked his Ferrari sports car in a tunnel near Manchester Airport around 10:20am local time while on his way to practice with his team.

According to the Greater Manchester Police, “Officers attended and discovered a Ferrari had collided with a barrier. No one is believed to have been injured.”

Cristiano Ronaldo walked away from the crash unharmed, but his car was totally smashed.

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A Ball Boy Falls For Serbian Beauty Ana Ivanovic

Serbian tennis beauty Ana Ivanovic was served a marriage proposal during her first practice session for the Brisbane International on 2nd January.

The 21-year-old tennis star has spent two weeks preparing at Sunshine Beach with her Australian trainer Scott Byrnes.

Ana Ivanovic first practice session at Pat Rafter Arena prompted a marriage proposal from a ball boy, in his early teens, who also sang a song he wrote for Ana as she signed autographs.

Ivanovic smiled and replied: "Maybe when you're older."

Ana, Am I old enough to get your acceptance? :)

Adidas Featuring David Beckham in Their 2009 60th Anniversary Campaign - Video

Adidas Featuring David Beckham in Their 2009 60th Anniversary Campaign - Video
The campaign also features the Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, along with hip-hop stars from the adidas generations.

Stephanie Rice Still Partying On At Kenrick Monk's 21st Birthday Party

Stephanie Rice At Kenrick Monk's 21st Birthday Party - Pictures

Stephanie Rice and Nick D'Arcy were reportedly out of control at fellow swimmer Kenrick Monk's 21st birthday party at The Eastern in Bondi Junction.

A guest at the invite-only do at the birthday bash, who did not wish to be named, said the merry mermaid was the life of the party and had to be carried out of the venue.

"She was intoxicated, but really nice and she looked amazing," says our source, who chatted at length to Rice.

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Yelena Isinbayeva - The "World Record" Russian In different Moods

My Fav - Yelena Isinbayeva - Russian Golden Pole Vaulter - Her Brief Profile

Name : Yelena Gadzhievna Isinbayeva

Father : Gadzhi Gadzhiyevich Isinbaev

Sister : Inna Isinbayeva

D.O.B. : June 3, 1982

Hometown : Volgograd, Russia

Height : 5'9"

College : Volgograd State Academy of Physical Culture

Profession : Captain in the Russian Army, Pole vaulter

Trainer: : Evgenii Vasilievich Trofimov and Vitalii Afanasievich Petrov

Hobbies : Reading Philosophy and Collecting Dolphins



Achievements :

European Championships in Göteborg, Sweden, 2006 4.80m

World Cup in Athens, Greece, 2006 4.60m

IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart, Germany, 2007 4.87m

World Indoor Championships in Valencia, Spain, 2008 5.03m (WR)

IAAF Super Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, Monaco, 2008 5.04m (WR)

Olympics in Beijing, China, 2008 5.05m (WR)


The above FLEX work is courtesy of Mr. Indrajit Sarkar

David Beckham's New Year Party: AC Milan Training in Dubai

David Beckham's New Year Party: AC Milan Training in Dubai - Pictures

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