Sports News Update

We Have Changed- From ToomanyBalls to Page3Sportz.com

2010-08-18T16:48:00.004+05:30

After a long wait, Toomanyballs.blogspot.com has a new domain.....Its now www.Page3Sportz.com.

I would like to request the followers and readers of this blog to change their bookmarks to www.Page3Sportz.com. I hope that all the visitors and well wishers will be with this new domain as they were with Toomanyballs since May, 2008.

And as always, positive or negative suggestions and feedback are always welcome!

So...its now www.Page3Sportz.com!!!!

Maria Sharapova's Work Out Session in Cincinnati- Video

2010-08-10T14:49:00.002+05:30

The video shows former World Number 1, Maria Sharapova going through her basic, but interesting work out session in Cincinnati. We see her kicking American football, flexing rubber bands and playing catch with a tennis ball. Maria Sharapova will take on Svetlana Kuznetsova in the first round of Cincinnati.

For the entire video of Maria Sharapova's Training, click here: Maria Sharapova's Training Session in Cincinnati.

Peter Crouch Cheats His Fiancee Abigail Clancy

2010-08-09T16:56:00.001+05:30

Ouch!...24-year-old WAG Abigail Clancy has been cheated by his 29-year-old fiancee Peter Crouch. The EPL season starts with a 'cheat'. According to the News of the World Peter Crouch has cheated on her with an £800 teenage prostitute while on a stag weekend in Madrid. The teenage prostitute's name is Monica Mint.

To read the entire story and pictures, click here: England’s Peter Crouch Beds Teenage Prostitute Monica for £800!

WAGS: Andy Murray was Spotted With GF Kim Sears in Bahamas

2010-08-05T17:20:00.003+05:30

Andy Murray and His Girlfriend Kim Sears in the Bahamas

World number 4 Andy Murray was spotted taking a mini-vacation at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas with girlfriend Kim Sears. He then made his way to Miami for a training block that was cut short by Hurricane Bonnie.

Image Courtesy: Tennisgrandstand.com

Boris Becker and WAG Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg Holidaying in Formentera

2010-08-05T13:18:00.006+05:30

It is now six months, she has given birth to her first child, but it appears WAG of Tennis legend Boris Becker, 34-year-old Dutch model sensation Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg is quickly regaining her curves.

Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg was spotted with her husband Boris Becker and stepchildren, 16-year-old Noah and 10-year-old Elias in the Spanish island of Formentera for a short holiday trip. The only missing family member was the couple's newly born baby son Amadeus who is presumably being cared back at home.

Noah and Elias are the first children of Boris Becker with her first wife Barbara Feltus.

Wearing a brown asymmetrical swimsuit, the model looked curvy and toned as she waded through the Mediterranean.

Enjoy the pics of Boris Becker's family on short trip to Formentera and don miss out WAG Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg!

WAG Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg Holidaying in Formentera

Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg and her stepson 10-year-old Elias

Boris Becker and his Wife Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg in Formentera (Spain)

Image Courtesy: Dailymail.co.uk

Collingwood Belt Carlton Black and White

2010-08-04T19:26:00.000+05:30

Life is great for Collingwood supporters. With four rounds of the home and away season left, they are on top of the ladder and just smashed Carlton by 48 points. Carlton only managed 12 points for the first quarter and eight for the next two meaning that at three-quarter time the score stood at 80-20.

Elsewhere, Essendon defied their recent form and had a good win over St Kilda. Even though they have done well in recent times against the Saints, the Saints were still the favorites. It was hard to find a betting site that didn’t recognize this. Thus all those who wagered on Essendon found themselves receiving a very healthy payback.

Port Adelaide didn’t help Hawthorn’s chances of doing well in the finals with a eight point win while Geelong just had too many answers for the Swans who simply struggle against the better sides in the competition. Round 5 now seems a million miles away as that is when the Swans were on top of the ladder and flying high.

Melbourne are definitely the surprise packets of the competition and showing that their years being mired at the bottom of the ladder could be over. Same too for Richmond who had a 20 point win over the Crows.

For the Bulldogs, it was a far for stress-free game against North Melbourne as opposed to what happened last time when Barry Hall was tormented. Finally the Dockers smashed the Eagles in the Western Derby with a 75 point thumping.

The tables have definitely turned from the early days when the Eagles were the big brother and the Dockers couldn’t lay a glove on them. Now the Eagles have no answer for their more polished opponents.

Looking at the ladder, Collingwood have a two point lead over Geelong which makes a difference as the Cats have the superior percentage. Likewise the Saints have a two point lead over the Bulldogs and Dockers for third spot. If the Saints slide any more they could finish as low as fifth which is just unimaginable. There is a fierce tussle between the Dockers and Bulldogs for fourth spot and then there is the rest which you could say are making up the numbers.

Hawthorn was in sixth spot and 10 points behind the Dockers. Carlton, Sydney and the Kangaroos are fighting over the last two spot but in all honesty, none of them deserve it.

Darren Albert writes for this blog. He also writes about live betting odds.

Cricketers In Their Childhood - Rare Photographs

2010-08-04T14:51:00.025+05:30

Rare Childhood Photographs of Cricketers

Childhood Picture of Andrew Staruss

Childhood Picture of Chris Cairns

Childhood Picture of M.S.Dhoni

Gautam Gambhir with his sister Ekta

Childhood Picture of Imran Khan

Childhood Picture of Rahul Dravid

Childhood Picture of Ricky Ponting

Sachin Tendulkar with Coach Mr. R. Achrekar

The Great with The Greatest- Sachin Tendulkar (right) with Sir Don Bradman (left)

Childhood Picture of Sachin Tendulkar

Childhood Picture of Saurav Ganguly

Childhood Pictures of Steve Waugh and Mark Waugh

Childhood Picture of Wasim Akram

Childhood Picture of Yuvraj Singh

Childhood Picture of Zaheer Khan

Stephanie Rice, Queensland Cricket, Brisbane Lions Helps 5-year-old Zachary Archer

2010-08-04T12:46:00.001+05:30

Australian Olympian swimmer Stephanie Rice is leading from the front for a noble cause. She is leading to help 5-year-old Zachary Archer who becomes the first Australian to receive cutting-edge cord-blood therapy in a US trial.

Five-year-old schoolboy Zachary Archer, who had suffered a stroke aged four months will travel to North Carolina’s Duke University in September for the ground-breaking treatment.

If successful, the cord-blood therapy will reduce muscle spasticity in Zachary’s right side caused by cerebral palsy and ease epileptic seizures.

Rice has donated a signed Australian tracksuit as the Archer family muster items to be pitched at a fundraiser for Zachary. Organisations such as Queensland Cricket and the Brisbane Lions, along with a variety of local businesses, including Stefan Hair and Westfield, have contributed to the school disco fundraiser at StDympna’s Primary School in Aspley on September 3.

But the medical treatment is expensive, with the Archer family not expecting to see any change from $40,000.
To donate, phone Mr Archer on 0403698866.

Image Courtesy: Northside-chronicle.whereilive.com.au

Koby is the Love Child of Dean Jones (Australian Cricketer) and Kerri-Anne Hamilton

2010-08-03T17:45:00.004+05:30

Former Australian Cricketer Dean Jones admits that Koby is his and Kerri-Anne Hamilton's love Child

(From Left) Dean Jones with his wife Jane, Kerri-Anne Hamilton (Below) Kerri-Anne Hamilton with her Dean Jones's son Koby

Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has admitted fathering a child with flight attendant Kerri-Anne Hamilton from Sydney. The 49-year-old Victorian cricketer has admitted to the nine-year affair with Kerri-Anne Hamilton.

35-year-old Hamilton, gave birth to a boy, Koby, in August last year. The pair first met in the late 1990s at a celebrity golf day.

Dean Jones has been married to wife Jane for 24 years and has two teenage daughters, Phoebe, 19 and Isabella, 14. In a statement released to the Sunday Herald Sun, Jones pleaded for privacy after the long-term extramarital affair.

As reported from News.co.au Jones pleaded for privacy after the long-term extramarital affair.

In a statement released to the Sunday Herald Sun, Jones pleaded for privacy after the long-term extramarital affair.

"Following an on-and-off relationship with a woman, a child was conceived and subsequently delivered," Jones said.

"I can also confirm that I have supported the mother and child more generously than was agreed.

"At no stage, have I not met my obligations. My immediate aim is to seek the forgiveness and understanding of family.

"I am therefore asking that you respect our privacy."

Ms Hamilton was working as a promotions model at the time. A source said the relationship soured last year when a six-months pregnant Hamilton asked Jones for child support payments. It is believed Jones has not yet met his 11-month-old son, however, he agreed to pay child support after a positive paternity test.

Image Courtesy: Whatsonxiamen.com, Womansday.ninemsn.com.au

The New Ana Ivanovic US Open 2010 Outfit from Adidas

2010-08-03T14:37:00.005+05:30

The New Ana Ivanovic US Open 2010 Outfit from Adidas - The Adidas Women’s adilibria Dress

Serbian tennis sensation Ana Ivanovic inaugurated on her website, the new Adidas US Open dress with optional leggings. This outfit, she is expected to wear in this year's US Open in New York. The outfit is called The Adidas Women’s adilibria Dress.

The Adilibria Dress is a beautiful new dress design in a rich, feminine new colour that perfectly compliments the Autumnal season. Feminine touches are added with a fitted, high-waisted bodice design and wide camisole-like straps, allowing for a full range of arm movement.
A square neck compliments the female shape and the skirt area of the dress is loose offering plenty of access to move but still allowing modest coverage.

News and Image Courtesy: Zimbio.com

Eric Tindill- Oldest "All Black" and Test Cricketer Dies at 99!

2010-08-02T18:04:00.002+05:30

Oldest "All Black" and Surviving Test Cricketer Eric Tindill Dies at 99

New Zealand All Blacks Piri Weepu and Molly Tindill with former New Zealand All Black and Test Cricketer Eric Tindill in his 99th birthday at his home on December 18, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand

Eric Tindill- who has the unique status to represent New Zealand in both Cricket and Rugby as a player and referee (Rugby) and Umpire (Cricket) died on Sunday in Wellington Hospital. He was 99 years 226 days.

At 99 years, he was the longest living Test Cricketer and oldest Rugby international.

A left-handed batsman and wicketkeeper, Eric Tindill played five cricket Tests for New Zealand between 1937 and 1947. He also represented the All Blacks rugby team 17 times between 1935 and 1938, making his only Test appearance in a 13-0 loss to England in 1936.

He was referee in two rugby Tests between the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions in 1950 and New Zealand's second Test against Australia in 1955. He then umpired New Zealand's cricket Test against England at Christchurch in the summer of 1958-59.

Although George Dickinson, Curly Page, Charlie Oliver, Jeff Wilson and Brian McKechnie also represented New Zealand in both rugby and cricket, Tindill was the only player to play Tests in both the sports.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

News Courtesy: The Canadian Associated Press
Image Courtesy: Zimbio.com

India's Somdev Deb Burman Breaks Into Top 100 ATP Rankings

2010-08-02T16:34:00.002+05:30

After 1999, now 2010. After Leander Paes, now Somdev Deb Burman.

25-year-old Somdev Deb Burman became the first Indian player since Leander Paes in 1999, to break into the Top 100 of the ATP Rankings.

Somdev, the Indian Davis Cup player jumped 7-places in the latest rankings to be now placed at 96 in the ATP Rankings. It has been 11 years since Paes' entry to the top 100 list. He reached this feat after he entered the 2nd round as a qualifier in Delray Beach ATP event.

Congrats Somdev!

Chelsea Midfielder Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley Enjoys "Passionate" Kiss

2010-08-02T14:59:00.005+05:30

Chelsea Midfielder Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley Enjoys "Passionate" Kiss Outside a London Pub - Pictures

Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley

Venue: Outside a London Pub
Weather: A relaxed sunshine afternoon

So, the atomosphere is perfect for small cuddle and a long kiss, and England's and Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard took the full advantage of the pleasant situation and enjoyed a passionate kiss with Christine Bleakley in front of a pub in London.

The couple is dating since last November and they were seen kissing and cudling under the bright London sunshine.

As reported by Dailymail.co.uk, Lampard and Christine stopped kissing when a group of tourists spotted the Chelsea midfielder and asked Beakley to take a photo of them with Frank Lampard.

Christine Bleakley wore a casual outfit of beige shirt, denim shorts and Lampard also dressed down in a patterned white T-shirt, khaki shorts and sandals.

They had couple of cocktails outside the pub.

Hope this couple goes well and gets married, otherwise it is very difficult and sad to write "Lampard spilts from Bleakley".

Image Courtesy: Dailmail.co.uk

Paul Christian Sampson of London Welsh Marries TV Presenter Kirsty Gallacher

2010-08-02T13:20:00.001+05:30

London Welsh's full-back 33-year old Paul Christian Sampson married TV presenter 34-year-old Kirsty Gallacher in a romatic spanish ceremony.

Kirsty Gallacher looked stunningly beautiful in a white Suzanne Neville dress as she held a bouquet of white roses and posed with her husband Paul Sampson. (picture above). They got married in the historic town of Arcos de la Frontera where Gallacher's father Bernard has a house.

Kirsty Gallacher who has two children with her rugby full-back Sampson, said the dress-shopping experience was surprisingly easy despite being heavily pregnant with son Jude for her first consultation with Neville.

Image Courtesy: Dailymail.co.uk

Diego Forlan Receives Standing Ovation from Kolkata Football Fans

2010-08-02T12:08:00.002+05:30

Uruguayan striker and World Cup Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan received a standing ovation from thousands of Kolkata's (India) soccer crowd on Sunday (1st Aug, 2010). Diego is in Kolkata to co-host a football reality show for private TV channel Mahuaa Bangla, which concluded with the exhibition match between The Challengers and city soccer giants Mohun Bagan

World Cup's Golden Ball winner Diego Forlan was Sunday accorded a standing ovation by thousands of soccer fans as he appeared in an exhibition soccer at the Salt Lake Stadium here. 31-year-old Diego Forlan assisted 1994's winning Brazil defender Branco in coaching The Challengers.

The match ended 2-0 in favor of Mohun Bagan, where goals came from Isfaq Ahmed and Santosh Oraon.

"I love this city and the people for giving me this chance to come here," Forlan told the crowd in broken English.

Wearing blue T-shirt with white stripes and blue jeans and sneakers Forlan opened the game for Challeger by passing the ball from center.

Image Courtesy: Indiablooms.com

Wesley Sneijder Staying With The Nerazzurri

2010-07-29T19:44:00.001+05:30

Soren Lerby, agent of Wesley Sneijder has told that his client will not move from Italian club Inter Milan this season. The runner-up member of this year's football World Cup was previously linked with two Manchester Clubs, City and United.

However, Lerby insists there is no reason to leave, and is fully confident his man will remain at the club.

Wesley Sneijder was even linked to Spanish giant Real Madrid as former Inter coach Jose Mourinho is now in charge of the Spanish side. However, Sneijder himself at one point during the summer seemed open to the idea of returning to Madrid but it is now can be said that he is staying with the Nerazzurri.

"This is one of those years in which everything is beautiful and perfect. It's difficult that Wesley will forget everything that has happened this year," the agent told Calcionews24.com.

"He has made history and everyone is happy for that. His future? That is with Inter, there are no doubts or problems about this."

Israeli Midfielder Biram Kayal Signs for Celtic

2010-07-29T18:13:00.002+05:30

Maccabi Haifa's Biram Kayal has signed for Celtic club on four-year contract. This was possible after he sucured a work permit. Earlier this week chief executive of the Scottish club Celtic, Mr. Peter Lawwell had a talk with 22-year-old Biram in Glasgow.

Biram Kayal plays in mid-field and has made more than 100 appearances for Maccabi Haifa and 13 appearances for his country Israel.

Biram is now Neil Lennon's seventh summer signing after Efrain Juarez from Pumas and Joe Ledley from Cardiff City.

Anna Kournikova in Bikini Holidaying with Enrique Iglesias

2010-07-29T15:09:00.006+05:30

Anna Kournikova dressed herself in a bikini for an afternoon with her boy friend Enrique Iglesias in Miami on Tuesday (27th July, 2010). - Pictures

Anna Kournikova in bikini with her boyfriend Enrique Iglesias in Miami

Image Courtesy: Popsugar.com

Continental, Sponsoring Partner of Bayern Munich

2010-07-28T19:53:00.000+05:30

German football giant Bayern Munich has got Continental (German manufacturer of tyre and automotive components) as its sponsoring partner till 2015.

Nikolai Setzer, Continental’s executive board member and the head of the Passenger and Light Truck Tires division said, “We are delighted with the attractive possibility our role as exclusive tyre partner offers to link two premium brands, Continental and FC Bayern Munich. This adds a further component to our international football sponsoring strategy. Hooking up with Germany’s most successful football club and the one best known around the world boosts the image of the premium Continental brand as a tyre renowned nationally and internationally for its safety and braking performance.” He added that, “After achieving a further double victory and making it into the final match of the Champions League this past season, FC Bayern Munich now plays in televised Bundesliga (Germany’s national football league) action to a growing fan community in the millions in- and outside of Germany. This certainly includes viewers in growth markets we have targeted in Asia. The team’s numerous international appearances outside of regular competition further boost FC Bayern Munich‘s very high degree of visibility in connection with our premium Continental brand. FC Bayern Munich stands for a highly professional and impassioned approach off the playing field, too. These are attributes that perfectly match our products and our brands.” (as reported by Eufootball.biz)

Continental will be sponsoring DFB football cup competition in Germany and has announced a deal with Major League Soccer in the US also recently.

Sol Campbell Signs For Newcastle United

2010-07-28T18:33:00.001+05:30

Sol Campbell has signed for Newcastle United on a one-year contract. Campbell was a free player after his contract with Arsenal ended this summer.

"At this stage of my career I couldn't have wished for a better move," the 35-year-old told the Newcastle website.

"To join a club such as Newcastle, with it's proud tradition, heritage and magnificent support, is absolutely tremendous for me." (as reported by BBC.co.uk)

Sunderland, Celtic and Arsenal were also interested in signing 35-year-old Sol Campbell. Sol Campbell is now Chris Hughton's third summer signing following the arrivals of Dan Gosling and James Perch from Everton and Nottingham Forest respectively.

Newcastle will play in Premeier League this season after one season in the Championship.

Diego Maradona Resigns as Argentine Football Coach

2010-07-28T15:36:00.003+05:30

Thus ends the role of Diego Maradona as coach for Argentine National Football Team. His contract was ended yesterday (27th July, 2010). This decision was taken by the country's soccer association, AFA, because Maradona wasn’t prepared to accept changes to his coaching staff.

The Argentine Football Association’s executive committee “unanimously resolved” not to renew the deal after AFA President Julio Grondona relayed details of his meeting with Maradona a day earlier, the governing body said in a statement.

Differences between Maradona and Grondona “were impossible to resolve,” association spokesman Ernesto Cherquis Bialo told reporters in Buenos Aires. Maradona, 49, said on Argentine television this week that he wouldn’t continue in the post he took in late 2008 if the association insisted on him changing his coaching staff.

Diego Maradona had led Argentina through some impressive performances during the World Cup 2010 before being demolished by Germany 0-4 in the quarter-finals.

Former Jamaican Athelete Merlene Ottey Could Start for 4X100 At 50!

2010-07-27T19:00:00.002+05:30

Former Jamaican sprinter Merlene Ottey could make history today as the oldest athlete to compete in the European Championships, which begin today. 50-year-old Merlene Ottey could be a historical sportswoman if she is picked to run in Slovenia’s 4x100-metre relay team.

Merlene Ottey took Slovenian citizenship in 2002, won a bronze medal in the 200m at the 1980 Olympics, the first of nine medals she collected at Olympic level.

But she never managed to win gold at the Games.

Sussex Cricket Fans Hit by Meteorites?

2010-07-27T17:05:00.002+05:30

Jan Marszal, 51, and Richard Haynes, 52 with two pieces of meteorites

Two English cricket fans claim that they were hit by meteorites when they were watching a county cricket match between Middlesex and Sussex in Uxbridge when it hurtled towards them. Jan Marszal, 51, and Richard Haynes, 52 were the two Sussex fans that claim such incident.

One piece struck Mr Marszal on the chest, while the other bounced on the boundary board. They described the rock landing five yards inside the boundary, before breaking in two, with one part bouncing up and striking Marszal on the chest.

Mr Marszal, an IT consultant, said: "'We were sitting at the boundary edge when all of a sudden, out of a blue sky, we saw this small dark object hurtling towards us.

"'It landed five yards inside the boundary and split into two pieces.

"One piece bounced up and hit me in the chest and the other ended up against the boundary board." (as reported by Uxbridgegazette.co.uk)

Meteorite expert Dr Matthew Genge said: "It would be the first fall in the UK since 1992."

Picture Courtesy: Dailymail.co.uk

Mano Menezes is New Brazilian Football Coach till 2014 World Cup

2010-07-27T14:33:00.002+05:30

Brazil has named its new football coach. Mano Menezes is now the new coach of Brazil's National football team. Brazil has named Menezes name on Saturday and signed him till 2014 World Cup that would be held in Brazil.

Earlier Muricy Ramalho was the first choice to replace Dunga, but he turned down the offer and opted to stay in Brazilian club Fluminense.

Menezes coached Brazilian club Corinthians from 2008-10. He was released from his contract with the club to become Brazil's new manager. Menezes previously coached Brazilian club Gremio.

"I have always dreamed of one day becoming the national team's coach, and that day came sooner than I expected," Menezes told a news conference.

Menezes led Gremio to promotion to Brazil's top division in 2005. He also led the team to second place in the Copa Libertadores, which is South America's top club event, during his tenure. Menezes also returned Corinthians to the top flight and claimed the Brazilian Cup last season with the club.

Brazil will play its first match under Menezes on Aug. 10 against the United States.

Arsenal Now Pursuing Dutch Number 1 Maarten Stekelenburg

2010-07-27T12:29:00.002+05:30

It has reported now that Arsenal will now go for Dutch number one Ajax’s Maarten Stekelenburg and not Austrlian international (Fulham goalkeeper) goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. Arsenal were on trail to rope in Mark Schwarzer in the final weeks of the recently help World Cup 2010, but reports coming from UK suggest that Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger in now seeking the service of Holland's number one goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.

Arsenal’s current first-choice stopper Manuel Almunia has fallen out of favour at Emirates Stadium and could be sold and the fact that Wenger does not have enormous faith in Lukasz Fabianski and Wojciech Szczesny indicates that a move for Stekelenburg could be on the cards.

This the year for St George?

2010-07-26T18:10:00.000+05:30

Once again St George are sitting on top of the NRL ladder but the question remains how they will play in September during the finals. Last year they were in the same position and bowed out in straight sets. Will this year be any different?

The salary cap scandal that engulfed the Storm means they are out of the running. Otherwise they would be in fourth position and a serious contender for the title. Currently in second spot you have Penrith, behind them you have the Tigers, Manly and Roosters.

Interestingly enough each of those teams won the title in the past decade so they know what it takes in order to win won. The Broncos are always up there but currently they are in ninth spot. They are on 22 points which is level with South Sydney.

This past round there were some interesting results. Gold Coast defeated St George by a point in extra time. Melbourne defeated Penrith and Souths took out the Warriors in a high scoring game. Manly defeated the West Tigers in a spiteful encounter while the Broncos and Roosters are still to play.

Round 21 is going to throw up some more interesting matches. Parramatta host the Roosters in what should be a fierce match. What will be a huge game is the one which sees the Broncos host the Dragons. Over the years, the two have played some intense matches. Obviously Wayne Bennett coaching the Dragons gives the game an extra dimension. He was very successful at the Broncos and for a long time symbolized the team. He is now at the Dragons trying to bring them their first title in over 30 years.

He is already a huge legend of the game but should Bennett be responsible for breaking the drought for the most famous club in the competition, he will be the greatest of all time. At the moment, there is a lot of betting action on the Dragons but on the other hand, people are wary of them collapsing in the finals.

Adding more to the Dragons and Broncos rivalry is the two grand finals they played in consecutive years in the early 1990s. The Dragons just weren’t able to get over the line and continued their years without anything to show for it. Also you have players who have played for both clubs such as Gorden Tallis and Wendell Sailor.

Darren Albert writes for this blog. He is also an expert on live bets.

MLS Kansas City Wizards Stuns EPL Manchester United 2-1

2010-07-26T15:15:00.008+05:30

Kansas City Wizards 2 v/s Manchester United 1

Kansas City Wizards's Sunil Chhetri against Johhny Evans of Manchester United

Kei Kamara's Winning (2nd goal for KCW)

Wow!..Kansas City Wizards has made their fans proud. Two goal from Davy Arnaud and Kamara helped them to stun EPL Manchester United 2-1, and that too playing with 10-men for 50 minutes. In the 40th minute of the game KCW's Jimmy Conard was shown the red card and so the MLS team was reduced to 10 men. Jimmy Conrad was shown a red card after his sliding tackle on Dimitar Berbatov in the penalty box. Dimitar Berbatov scored from the spot kick in the 40th-minute for MU, while Davy Arnaud scored in 11th minute and Kamara scored 2 minutes from the breather.

India's Sunil Chhetri was called upon by KCW's coach Peter Vermes in the final 20-minutes of the game. But, one can imagine the role of a striker when his team is down to 10 men. But nevetheless, Sunil kept MU defenders on their toes and kept them busy with his opportunistic solo runs.

A reported crowd of 52,424 turned out on Sunday to watch the Kansas City Wizards defeat Manchester United at Arrowhead Stadium.

Sunil Chhetri...we as Indians are proud of you. You have made your country and club proud. Good Luck with MLS future.

Image Courtesy: TheSun.co.uk, Goal.com, Kansascity.com

After 16 Years Raul Gonzalez Leaves Real Madrid

2010-07-23T17:56:00.003+05:30

After 16 years....33-year-old Raul Gonzalez Blanco leaves Spanish giants Real Madrid. He is heading for German club Schalke 04 to play in Bundesliga. An era of achivements ends in Real Madrid.

He was just 17 when he joined Real Madrid and won six leagues, three European Cups, two Intercontinental Cups, one European Super Cup and four Copa del Rey in 15 seasons at the club. Raul has opted for the German club in order to increase his tally of 66 goals record in the Champions League.

Since 1994, he played 700 official games between league and international cups for Real Madrid.

We hope a great career in Schalke 04 too. You have made Real and Spain proud. Good Luck Raul!

Glamorgan's Robert Croft Claims 1,000 First-Class Wicket!

2010-07-23T15:12:00.002+05:30

After Peter Sainsbury, now Robert Croft. This English player, who plays for english county side Glamorgon took his 1,000th first-class wicket for his county on Thursday (22nd July, 2010).

40-year-old Robert Croft reached this milestone when he dismissed Leicestershire’s Wayne White and joined the elite club of 10,000 runs and 1,000 first-class wickets for just one club after Hampshire's Peter Sainsbury in 1972.

He also joins the elite club of 10,000 runs and 1,000 first-class wickets (who has played for more than one club) along with eight other county cricketers, i.e. Trevor Bailey, Tony Brown, Tom Cartwright, Ray Illingworth, Derek Morgan, John Mortimore, Peter Sainsbury and Fred Titmus.

He is now the 4th Glamorgan after Don Sheherd, Jack Mercer and Johnnie Clay to claim 1,000 first-class wickets for the Welsh county.

Image Courtesy: Glamorgancricket.com

Indian Striker Sunil Chetri To Play Against Manchester United

2010-07-23T14:28:00.001+05:30

A dream coming true for an India sportsman, that too who plays football. Yes, former Dempo Sports Club stiker, and now for MLS Kansas City Wizards, Sunil Chetri is all set to rub shoulders with the greats of Manchester United, this Sunday (25th July, 2010) in a pre-season friendly. Sunil's dream will come true in a newly enovated Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, where he will be up against players like Giggs, Scholes, Gary Neville, Darren Fletcher, Berbatov and Edwin Van der Sar.

"We're looking forward to Sunil getting the opportunity to play," Kansas City Wizards Manager Peter Vermes said.

"He's been working very hard, and this game will give him a chance to measure himself against some of the best players in the world," he added.

"I'm very excited. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play against the best team in the world," said Chetri, who became the first Indian to join an MLS team when he was signed on to Kansas City from Dempo SC ahead of the 2010 season.

Good Luck Sunil! Make your club and country proud.

Thierry Henry Scores in his Debut MLS

2010-07-23T12:49:00.003+05:30

Thierry Henry after his debut MLS goal

Ex-French international Thierry Henry scored in his debut for his new MLS club New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. Thierry Henry scored in the 25th minute of the match against EPL side Tottenham Hotspur, which the Red Bulls lost 1-2. Henry played for 45 minutes. He is also expected to play again in an exhibition match against another EPL side Manchester City on Sunday.

Image Courtesy: AP

One Night Stand: Mom of Jr. Cristiano Ronaldo is an American Waitress

2010-07-22T15:25:00.005+05:30

Junior Cristinao Ronaldo's mom has been revealed. She is an American waitress who became pregnant after a one-night stand with the Portuguese football superstar Cristinao Ronaldo last year.

It was supposed to beleive that Ronaldo used a surrogate mother to have his baby – but the truth was revealed on 19th July, 2010. Reports said that Ronaldo had paid the waitress $15 million to keep quiet and give up rights to the child on the condition that she would not reveal her identity and would hand the child over to Ronaldo's family.

Ronaldo has given his own first name to the newborn, and will not tell him details about his mother until his 18th birthday. (as per Sports.globaltimes.cn)

This Portuguese international met her in a Los Angeles restaurant during a trip to the U.S. last summer, charming her with the line: 'Me, you, **** ****', it was reported.

When she failed to understand his direct approach, Ronaldo drew a love heart on a misted-up window and said: 'Me, you, kiss!'

They slept together at his hotel later that night and when she discovered she was pregnant she tracked him down through his agent, Jorge Mendes, according to the Sunday Mirror.

Image Courtesy: Socialitelife.celebuzz.com

The Legend Muttiah Muralitharan Makes it 800!

2010-07-22T14:11:00.004+05:30

Sri Lankan legend off-spinner 38-year-old Muttiah Muralitharan becomes the fist cricketer in the history of the game to claim 800 wickets. His 800th victim was Pragyan Ojha of India, when he was caught by Mahela Jayawardena on the fifth day of the 1st Test against India on Thursday (22nd July, 2010) at Galle.

Mutiah Muralitharan is the leading wicket-taker in tests and one-day internationals. He has reached this milestone in his final test match appearance.

In Picture: Muttiah Muralitharan just after the historic moment with his teammates

2010 AFL Season Heats Up

2010-07-21T18:14:00.001+05:30

here are just six rounds left in the home and away part of the 2010 AFL season. Collingwood sit on top of the ladder and deserve to be there. They are playing great football as testament by their win over St Kilda. It has been a while since neither Geelong or St Kilda are on top of the ladder.

These two are both behind Collingwood with 12 wins and then there is Fremantle on 11 wins. It is hard to see anyone other than these four teams winning the premiership. Everyone else is just too inconsistent. In recent years the Bulldogs have been up there and they are again this year with 10 wins to date which puts them in fifth spot.

The Sydney Swans have rebounded from their embarrassing loss to Richmond with two wins on the trot against North Melbourne and Carlton respectively. They have nine wins as do Hawthorn.

Then you have Carlton and North who are both on eight wins. You would be hard pressed to find a bookmaker who thinks either of these sides is a genuine premiership contender.

Essendon are a bit of a rabble at the moment. Their season has descended into a farce and it remains to be seen if coach Matthew Knights will see out the season. Melbourne would feel happy with five wins although it can only be so long until they have such low expectations.

Brisbane and Port are also on five wins. Mark Williams has left Port Adelaide because of this. It was only at the beginning of the decade that Port Adelaide were the most powerful side in the competition. They eventually won their deserved flag in 2004 but could have won more.

Richmond and West Coast are also mired down the bottom of the ladder. For the West Coast it is also hard to remember how good they were but when you see Chris Judd and Ben Cousins running around playing for different teams you are reminded of it.

Richmond have done well to win five games but again there is only so long that can have such low expectations for.

In terms of Round 17 there are some interesting games. St Kilda take on Hawthorn which could go either way although you would have to say St Kilda are favorites. The match between the Bulldogs and Dockers should be a fiercely contested one and it will be a good test for Fremantle. Then there is the Adelaide showdown which is always an entertaining game.

Darren Albert writes for this blog. He also writes about live betting.

"The Tendulkar Opus" - Sachin "Bleeds" for His Biography- 10 Limited Edition

2010-07-21T12:43:00.005+05:30

Ten limited edition copies of Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography, The Tendulkar Opus, will be released in February 2011. Each book to weigh 37 kilograms (80lb). All 10 has been pre-ordered.

Each book (Ten limited edition copies) would be printed containing a signature page mixed with Sachin's own blood and would cost $75,000 (£49,000) (Rs. 35 lacs) each.

The book has more than 1,500 pictures in 852 pages and each page will be edged in gold leaf.

The book will be produced by Kraken Opus, the publishing company owned by former investment banker Karl Fowler. His previous subjects have included Ferrari, Diego Maradona and Michael Jackson.

Diego Maradona Opus

The Ferrari Opus

The Michael Jackson Opus

Image Courtesy: Krakenopus.com

Patrice Evra Holidaying With His Wife Sandra in Italy- Pictures

2010-07-20T15:35:00.005+05:30

Man Utd defender Patrice Evra on holiday in Italy with wife Sandra.

Image Courtesy: Goalymoly.com/football-news

Dutch Star Wesley Sneijder Marries TV Presenter Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen- Pictures

2010-07-20T15:18:00.007+05:30

26-year-old Dutch football star Wesley Sneijder married 25-year-old tv presenter and actress Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen in Tuscany, Italy on Saturday 17th July, 2010.

The couple were accompanied by Sneijder's four-year-old son from his first marriage plus a host of football and showbiz friends.

They were married in a church in the Church of San Giusto e Clemente in Castelnuovo Berardenga, about nine miles from Siena.
Yolanthe arrived in a horse-drawn carriage and the couple released doves during their ceremony.

Check some of Wesley Sneijder's Wedding Photographs below:

Wesley Sneijder's boy Jessey at his Father's Wedding Ceremony

Wesley Sneijder and Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen

News and Image Courtesy: Worldshowbiz.info and Dailymail.co.uk

Arsenal defender Sol Campbell Ties-Knot With Fiona Baratt- Pictures

2010-07-20T14:37:00.007+05:30

35-year-old Arsenal defender Sol Campbell got married to 29-year-old Fiona Baratt on 17th July, 2010 in Northumberland village of Corbridge. Fiona's grandfather Sir Lawrence Barratt's family home is at Northumberland. Among the guests were former colleagues from Arsenal and England, including Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Andrew Cole and Martin Keown.

Following the ceremony at St Andrews Church, the wedding party returned to the Campbells' 18th century manor house, which they bought two years ago.

The couple's nuptials comes a year after Campbell proposed with a £100,000 diamond ring over a romantic dinner.

Check out some of Sol Campbell's wedding photographs below:

Fiona Baratt with her father Peter Barratt

Sol Campbell and Fiona Baratt After their Wedding

And They Will Live Happily Ever After...

News and Image Courtesy: sports.rightpundits.com, popsugar.co.uk and dailymail.co.uk/sport/football

Thierry Henry Retires from Internation Football, Signs for New York Red Bulls

2010-07-16T19:13:00.002+05:30

Thierry Henry Signs for New York Red Bulls

Thierry Henry shakes hands with head of Red Bulls Global Soccer Dietmar Beiersdorfer (L)

The Major League Soccer club has announced that French striker Thierry Henry has signed for the New York Red Bulls.

Henry joins from Barcelona, where he spent three seasons and won two Spanish league titles as well as the European Champions League. The 32-year-old is France’s leading goalscorer having netted 51 times for his country. His signing on a “multi-year contract” represents a major coup for the Red Bulls and for the MLS. Henry will become one of the most high-profile names in the league, alongside England international David Beckham.

He has signed a multiyear contract ( 4 years) and Henry is expected to make his Red Bulls' debut next Thursday in an exhibition against Premier League club Tottenham.

"Some people might think I am going to go there for vacation - I do actually go there for vacation - but it won't be for vacation this time," Henry, 32, said in a video interview on the club website. "I'm a competitor, and I don't like to lose."

Good Luck Henry!

Photo Credit: Reuters
News Credit: SFGate.com

Philipp Lahm and Claudia Schattenberg Wedding Photographs

2010-07-15T20:09:00.007+05:30

German World Cup captain 26-year-old Philipp Lahm got married yesterday (14th July, 2010) with his long term 25-year-old girlfriend Claudia Schattenberg.

Photo Courtesy: Bild, AFP and Worldshowbiz.info

Flamengo Goalkeeper Bruno Souza Arrested For Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend Eliza Samudio

2010-07-15T12:55:00.004+05:30

Flamengo Goalkeeper Bruno Souza

Eliza Samudio

Eliza Samudio also said to had an affair with Cristiano Ronaldo

25-year-old Brazilian Bruno Souza, a star goalkeeper and captain of Brazil's championship-winning club Flamengo is now under arrest for plotting the murder of his former mistress, a porn actress also rumoured to have had a brief affair with Cristiano Ronaldo- Eliza Samudio.

Bruno Souza met Eliza Samudio at a teammate's party last year and got her pregnant the first night they spent together, police said. But he became enraged when she insisted on keeping the baby.

After the baby was born (now four months old) and Eliza tried to prove Bruno was the father of the child, Bruno hired a former police detective, Luiz Aparecido Santos, to kidnap, beat and murder her, investigators said. One of Souza's cousins, who allegedly took part in the abduction, said in a deposition that Santos committed ''barbaric tortures'' of Samudio while loud music blared to cover her screams, the newspaper Estado de Sao Paulo said. When Samudio begged Santos to stop, saying she couldn't bear it any more, he allegedly replied, "You are not going to bear it any more. You are going to die."

Police said Santos strangled Samudio, cut up her body and fed some of the parts to Rottweiler dogs at the home. The other parts were buried in concrete, they said.

Police have said Samudio is the mother of a 4-month-old boy from a relationship with Souza. The boy is being cared for by Samudio's parents.

Philipp Lahm Follows World Cup With Wedding- Pictures

2010-07-15T11:06:00.004+05:30

German World Cup captain Philipp Lahm Marries Claudia Schattenberg

Philipp Lahm and his wife Claudia seen together after their marriage in Aying near Munich

German World Cup captain 26-year-old Philipp Lahm got married yesterday (14th July, 2010) with his long term 25-year-old girlfriend Claudia Schattenberg. Lahm tied the knot two days after he returned from Germany’s third-place finish at the World Cup in South Africa. The wedding took place in the small Bavarian town of Aying, some 25km south of Munich. Around 100 family and friends were present, with Munich’s Andreas Ottl the only invited footballer.

Image Courtesy: Ctpost.com and Gulf-times.com

Dutch Team Reaction After WC 2010 Final

2010-07-14T19:08:00.000+05:30

“I felt that Puyol did everything to stop me . So from his point of view Puyol has done well. Only the referee is not so.” – Arjen Robben

“It is a shame for the sport. Iniesta should have red for natrappen , it was a pure corner and the goal by Spain was offside beforehand. In one minute , the competition thus decides.” – Wesley Sneijder

“There you are evil , but it happened. In the game we had chances , they also . We can do it , but have not done . If you want to be world champion , you have to do and that we have not.” – Joris Mathijsen

“We are angry because we were so close. The referee was slightly more for them than for us. That ultimately cost us the cup.” – Dirk Kuyt

“If you later think back to this tournament , this group, the atmosphere , you can only be proud.” – Van Bronckhorst

“Why ? That everyone can see it ? He has clearly affected the finals.” – Van Bommel

“The best team won.” – Van Marwijk

Junior Cristiano Ronaldo Spotted- Pictures

2010-07-14T12:10:00.004+05:30

Junior Cristiano Ronaldo Spotted

Cristiano Ronaldo's Son? It might be his nephew

Junior Ronaldo taken by Dolores Aveiro and her boyfriend Jose Andrade

Cristiano Ronaldo's FaceBook profile where he declared that he has become a Father

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo's love child (thought to be as) was snapped being carried in his travel cot at a service station in Portugal yesterday (13th July). The child's face was hidden from the camera by a soft toy. Ronaldo was nowhere to be seen, having arrived in the Algarve yesterday afternoon hours after the baby was seen on his way from there to Lisbon.

Cristiano Junior was on his way to Lisbon with Cristiano's mum Dolores Aveiro and her boyfriend Jose Andrade. Cristiano announced on his Facebook account on 3 July that he had fathered a son with an unnamed woman. He said the mother wanted to remain anonymous and revealed that he would raise the child on his own with help from his family.

Relatives have said the child was born on June 17 in the U.S., putting him at just four weeks old. But the baby pictured above appears to look somewhat older.

The family claimed they have never met the mother and speculation has been rife that Ronaldo hired a surrogate.

Speculation is also on that it might be Ronaldo's nephew. Look this space for more updates!

NHL Superstar Mike Fisher Marries Music Star Carrie Underwood

2010-07-13T17:47:00.005+05:30

30-year-old Ottawa Senators star Mike Fisher married 27-year-old country music star Carrie Underwood in Georgia on 10th July. It's the first wedding for both Underwood and Fisher.

The couple announced their engagement five days before Christmas in 2009.

They got married at Reynolds Plantation resort in Georgia.

According to People magazine, their wedding planner called the ceremony before 250 guests "a spiritual expression of their love, a special moment for a very special couple."

"We could not feel more blessed to have found each other and to have shared this day with our friends and family that mean so much to us," the newlyweds told People in a statement, which they signed "Mike & Carrie Fisher."

Lionel Messi and Antonella Rocuzzo Holidaying After WC 2010 - Pictures

2010-07-13T14:26:00.004+05:30

Lionel Messi and his girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo at Rio de Janeiro beach Holidaying after World Cup 2010

Messi and his girlfriend Antonella taking sunbath

Lionel Messi and his girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo leave the Rio de Janeiro beach after the arrival of photographers

Wayne, Coleen and Kai Rooney Stress-free Holiday at the Caribbeans - Pictures

2010-07-13T13:56:00.005+05:30

Wayne Rooney and His Family enjoying at the Caribbeans after the World Cup 2010

Wayne, Coleen and 8 year-old Kai Rooney Stress-free Holiday at the Caribbeans

From Chokers to Winners: Spain Finally Wins the Big One

2010-07-13T11:16:00.003+05:30

It has been a remarkable two years for the Spanish football side. After decades of underachieving they have won both the European and World Championship. Not bad for a side who struggled to get past the World Cup quarter finals.

They lost their first game of the 2010 World Cup and immediately people thought it was the same old Spain but they got through to top their group and then got past the knockout stages with four 1-0 wins. Their victories came against Portugal, Paraguay, Germany and the Netherlands.

None of these teams really challenged the Spanish. They played a defensive style of football and in each case it caught up with them. Spain is too good a team to try and hold out for a draw. With David Villa, Carlos Puyol, Xavi and Andres Iniesta Spain just had too many big guns.

Netherlands had a great tournament and will be kicking themselves for the way they played in the final. Had they tried to play football, they may have won. As it was, they basically threw it away. Making a World Cup final is near on impossible and to have got there and then wasted the chance was pretty poor. Still they are only human and most likely let the occasion get to them.

The two semi-finalists, Uruguay and Germany had really good tournaments, especially Uruguay. No-one would have thought they would have been the last South American team standing especially when all five of them made the knockout stage.

Going down to the quarter-finalists, Brazil will figure that a second successive loss at this stage is simply unacceptable. Maybe they aren’t as good as they thought they were. Likewise Argentina fell as this hurdle to Germany for the second straight World Cup. They were playing fantastic football until Germany demolished them 4-0. Diego Maradona got his structure wrong and this came back to bite him. Live betting was pretty even until the first German goal in the third minute.

Uruguay got past Ghana is very controversial circumstances. People are still talking about the Luis Suarez handball as they will be doing so for another 50 years. At the end of the day, he was punished for it and Ghana missed a penalty. They have no-one to blame for this but themselves.

Paraguay topped their group and then needed penalties to get past Japan. Making the last eight was good but Spain was just too good.

Darren Albert writes for this blog. He also writes about sport betting.

World Cup 2010 Awards

2010-07-12T17:34:00.008+05:30

World Cup 2010 Awards

Golden Boot: Thomas Muller

Silver Boot: David Villa

Bronze Boot: Wesley Sneijder

Golden Ball: Diego Forlan

Silver Ball: Wesley Sneijder

Bronze Ball: David Villa

Best Young Player: Thomas Mueller

Golden Glove: Iker Casilla

"Paul" Predicts Germany's Exit From Semi Finals

2010-07-07T11:11:00.002+05:30

Heres Paul again!...The Oracle Octopus that lives at the Oberhausen’s Sea life Aquarium has predicted Germany's exit from the semifinal of the world Cup 2010. This Octopus has been giving accurate predictions of every Germany's match in this World Cup. Paul, now forecasts that the Germany will lose to Spain in the semifinals.

How does he make predictions? Everytime they wanted to know about Paul’s forecast, they randomly place two boxes of food in the octopus’ tank. One is with the German flag; the other with the opponent’s. To tell the psychic’s prophecy, they must see what box does Paul’s legs crawl and eat the food on it. Paul predicted Germany's win over Australia, Ghana, England and Argentina. Paul also forecasted Germany’s loss to Serbia.

Previewing the 2010 World Cup Final Four

2010-07-05T17:37:00.001+05:30

It is hard to believe that the 2010 World Cup is already winding down. The truth of the matter is that we are already three weeks into the tournament. Now just three matches are left to decide who is going to be the 2010 World Champions.

The exciting thing about the remaining teams is that there is a great chance that there will be a new first time champion. This will be guaranteed if Germany are defeated by Spain and Uruguay by the Netherlands.

The Netherlands flew under the radar coming from an easy group and then only needing to defeat Slovakia to make the final eight. Suffice to say this isn’t the case once they defeated Brazil. All live betting was favoring Brazil especially after they raced to a 1-0 win. This changed though when they equalized and then once they took the lead. The Brazilians imploded and panicked and paid the price.

Now they face a resurgent Uruguay. Uruguay haven’t been this far in the World Cup since 1970. They came from another light group because of a failing France and then got by South Korea. They should have lost against Ghana but survived a penalty and then the shoot-out. The two time winners are dreaming of returning to an era of their previous dominance.

Coming into the tournament, the favorite was Spain. This changed after their loss in their opening game to Switzerland. In hindsight, this could have been the best thing that happened to them. They regrouped, topped their group and then got by Portugal and Paraguay with a pair of 1-0 wins. Now they face Germany in the semi-final.

No doubt that Germany has the experience but Spain know they beat them in the final of the 2008 European Championships. For Germany it has been another solid tournament. While everyone else has been losing their head, they have kept theirs. They made the final in 2002 and lost in the semi-finals four years ago. They would love to keep going.

With so much on the line, they should be two fantastic semi-finals. One only hopes that the games are marred by refereeing controversies. There have been too many in this tournament to date; too many wrong red cards and penalties. Too many cases of players trying to con the referees and them falling for it.

Darren Albert writes for this blog. He also writes about betting online.

Rafael Nadal's Girlfriend Maria Francisca ‘Xisca’ Perello At Wimbledon 2010 Final

2010-07-05T10:16:00.006+05:30

Maria Francisca 'Xisca' Perello, Rafael Nadal's girlfriend, made her appearance at today's Wimbledon finals to watch her man beat Tomas Berdych in straight sets. Enjoy some pics of the lucky girl....

Maria Francisca 'Xisca' Perello at Wimbledon 2010 Finals

"The Beautiful" Larissa Riquelme Watching "The Beautiful Game"

2010-07-01T19:15:00.009+05:30

Football's most famous,glamorous and "super sexy" fan Paraguay's model Larissa Riquelme has vowed that she will run naked if Paraguay wins the World Cup. See how Larissa Riquelme (in pictures) is enjoying the World Cup Football with other fans.

After seeing her, I have changed my mind. I now wish Paraguay to win the World Cup this year and I wish to know the model of her mobile. Any guesses guys?

"The Beautiful" Watching The Beautiful Game- Larissa Riquelme

World Cup 2010: Top 12 Adverts and Commercials

2010-06-29T16:23:00.003+05:30

Top 12 Adverts and Commercials

Pringle's WC 2010 TV Advert

Pringle's WC 2010 TV Advert Featuring Torres, Theiry Henry

Carlsberg World Cup Ad: The Old Lions

Nike Football Write The Future

Pepsi Advert WC 2010 Featuring Messi, Kaka...

Sony WC 2010 Commercial

Coca Cola World Cup 2010 TV Ad

2010 FIFA World Cup FNB TV Commercial

Prestige Beer's World Cup 2010 TV Ad

Australia World Cup 2010 Optus Ad

Hyundai 2010 FIFA World Cup Die Hard Commercial

Guardian/Observer World Cup 2010 Advert

For the 5th Time: Ana Ivanovic Titled "The Sexiest Female Player"

2010-06-29T11:25:00.003+05:30

Ana Ivanovic Titled "The Sexiest Female Player"

Serbian tennis beauty Ana Ivanovic for the fifth time has been named "The Sexiest Female Player". Tennisreporters.net has given the 22-year-old tennis player this title.

The news of the world reported that her website received the maximum number of hits than any other sports woman's website. The tennis star's career earnings already stand at more than 5 million pounds and she is likely to twofold that through sponsorship and modeling contracts.

The Longest Match in Tennis History- 11Hours 5 Minutes

2010-06-25T11:26:00.000+05:30

The Longest Match in Tennis History

Chair Umpire from Sweden: Mohammad Lahyani

The longest match in the history of lawn tennis was won by John Isner of USA at Wimbledon on Thursday (24th June, 2010).

Isner and French qualifier Nicolas Mahut played a 186-game epic across three days for 11 hours and 5 minutes on Court 18 until the Isner finally won 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 70-68.

The final set alone lasted 8:11, far longer than the previously longest match (6:33 hours) as all the tennis records were smashed and the new marks probably will stand forever. Isner served 112 aces while Mahut fired 103.

So special was the moment that the All England Club organized a gift presentation from former champion Ann Jones and Tim Henman for both players — and long-suffering Swedish chair umpire Mohammed Lahyani, who also sat through the entire ordeal.

Too Little Too Late

2010-06-24T17:37:00.000+05:30

So in the end the Socceroos finish on the same amount of points as they did in 2006. Except then they were making their way to the Final 16. Now they are on their way out. Of course goal difference is the big factor. Now it was the four goal loss that blew them out of the water – this provided a huge mountain which they just couldn’t overcome.

It was a shame as Australia are a pretty good team and one that could have gone far in the tournament.

So where did it all go wrong for Australia? First of all, they were far too negative against Germany. Not only did they lose the game and not only did they get thumped but it was the manner in which they lost which was the most upsetting. Australia should have backed itself and that could have resulted in a far better outcome. Instead they meekly surrendered. Live betting hammered them in the opening game with no-one betting on them once the game began.

It didn’t help for Australia that they finished two games with 10 men. They only took one point from these two games. Against Ghana they could have won but it was hard with 10 men and hard without the suspended Tim Cahill. Australia did well to take four points from the final two games but like South Africa and Slovenia they will bow out.

The next assignment is for Australia to find a coach. It is alleged that the replacement will be one of the other 31 coaches at the World Cup. The successor to Pim Verbeek needs to be more aggressive and needs to have greater faith in the A-League. Verbeek was ok but he wasted opportunities. Now he heads to Morocco.

Four years ago, following the departure of Guus Hiddink, Australia went to the Asian Cup without a coach. Graham Arnold was the caretaker and Australia paid the penalty. Hopefully they learned that lesson. Australia are in a group containing South Korea, India and Bahrain. Obviously South Korea will be tricky but Australia should have no problem taking maximum points from the other two games. It isn’t an easy tournament and hopefully the new coach will have the reins to steer some of the next generation through.

The thing about tournaments is that you never know what is going to happen next. You can recreate what you had and when they are four years apart they are even more previous.

Darren Albert writes for this blog. He also writes about online betting.

Raymond Domenech- A Shameless French Manager

2010-06-23T13:11:00.000+05:30

French manager Raymond Domenech refuses to shake hands with South Africa's manager Carlos Alberto Parreira- A Shameless French. France deserves to be out of World Cup. 1st Thierry Henry "single handed"ly made France to the WC Finals and now their shameless manager.

Carlos Alberto Parreira Explains "Why" that Shameless French Refused to Shake Hands

6-4-0 Tactics? Greece Should Play 2 Goalkeepers

2010-06-23T11:50:00.000+05:30

Yesterday, while watching the match between Argentina and Greece, I thought what on Earth did their coach put Samaras in striker position, even Samaras was defending. There were 4 center backs, and add to that 2 full-backs, I mean that was their do or die match and coach Oto Rehegaal made them play such an ultra defensive game? The full backs were sometimes finding it really difficult to pass forward as all the players were in their half and in the same line. There was even a miss kick from their goalkeeper directly to the body of their own defender.

One real chance Greece got though Samaras was miskicked by the player...I mean you know your player's quality and taking that into account, you planned an ultradefensive strategy. Greece, in real sense was playing with 6-4-0 tactics. Even a FIFA 105 Ranked team, North Korea was not soooooo defensive with Brazil or Portugal. They have put North Korea to shame also. Even a 37-year old Palermo scored a goal against that worse defensive strategy Greece.

I think what would be the scoreline if any day Greece plays with Italy? I think all the FIFA ranked nations should appeal to FIFA to give Greece the permission to play 2 goalkeepers in any international match, atleast then the strikers would have some job to do. How on earth Greece made it to the WC finals..God knows!

So, in the end, I would like to briefly summarize the match:

1) Greece was playing with 4 center backs and 2 full backs...and they were playing in a do-or-die game.

2) Their striker was also defending.

3) All nations should appeal to FIFA to make Greece play 2 goalkeepers in a match.

4) Greece was playing 6-4-0 game.

5) Even North Korea was also not that defensive against Brazil or Portugal.

6) With that defensive strategy also, Greece concedes a goal from a 37-year old Argentine sriker Palermo.

7) How on Earth, Greece made it to the WC finals?

8) I want to apply for the position of Greece National Team coach. :D

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World Cup 2010: A Baby Girl was Named "FIFA"

2010-06-22T15:21:00.000+05:30

Busiswa Landiso and her 21-year-old boyfriend Samuel Ntshiwa of South Africa named their baby boy 'Ke Nako', a World Cup slogan that means 'it is time'. Another baby girl born at Rahima Moosa Hospital in Johannesburg was named "FIFA". Full name FIFA Ntshinga.

Charl (29) and Riana (26) named their twins after the two teams who played in the opening match. Their names Bafana (South Africa's nickname is Bafana-Bafana) and Mexico Venter. "My wife, Riana, and I knew in December that we would have twins but for them to be born on this day was a wonderful surprise."

I am planning to keep by name of babies (future tense) VuVuzela and Waka Waka :-)

Teams Strategy Revealed...Ooops!

2010-06-16T14:01:00.000+05:30

Teams Strategy Revealed

Stephanie Rice Dating Nick D'Arcy?

2010-06-15T16:16:00.000+05:30

Stephanie Rice has been dating fellow swimmer Nick D'Arcy for six months, it has been claimed.

The 21-year-old Australian Olympic gold medallist, who has previously dated swimmer Eamon Sullivan and been romantically linked to sports stars Michael Phelps and David Williams, was rumoured to be seeing D'Arcy after they were seen attending a friend's 21st birthday party together.

A friend of Rice told The Sunday Telegraph: "Steph and Nick have been spending a lot of time together. It's been going on for at least six months."

News Courtesy: Digitalspy.co.uk

Cristiano Ronaldo's New Girlfriend Irina Shayk?...Wooooooooo!!

2010-06-15T14:26:00.000+05:30

Portugal’s football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is rumored to be spending his World Cup off days with one of the most beautiful women in the world. Armani Exchange model Irina Shayk of Russia. Heres some cool "hot" pics. See if you can dodge past the midfielder.

Rusian Model Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk

Cristiano Ronaldo's New rumoured gf Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk

Cristiano Ronaldo's rumored new girlfriend Irina Shayk

World Cup 2010: Green's "Misery", Podolski's "Thunder", Japan's "1st Ever", Kuzmanovic's "Deliberance", Poulsen's "Grinn"

2010-06-15T12:20:00.000+05:30

Green's "Misery", Heinze' "Header", World Cup 2010's "First", Podolski's "Thunder", Japan's "1st Ever", Kuzmanovic's "Deliberance", Poulsen's "Grinn"

Robert Green's (England) "Misery"

Gabriel Heinze's (Argentina) "Header"

World Cup 2010 "First" Goal

Lucas Podolski's (Germany) "Thunder"

Japan's "1st Ever" Win in foreign soil

Kuzmanovic's (Serbia) "Deliberance"

Poulsen's (Denmark) "Grinn"

World Cup 2010 Official Song "Waka "Waka" by Shakira: Full Lyrics

2010-06-11T13:17:00.000+05:30

The song "Waka Waka" is based on a Cameroonian hit called Zangalewa by the Golden Sounds.

SONG

You're a good soldier
Choosing your battles
Pick yourself up
And dust yourself off
And back in the saddle
You're on the frontline
Everyone's watching
You know it's seriousv We're getting closer
This isnt over
The pressure is on
You feel it
But you've got it all
Believe it
When you fall get up
Oh oh...
And if you fall get up
Oh oh...
Cuz this is Africa
This time for Africa
Listen to your god
This is our motto
Your time to shine
Dont wait in line
Y vamos por Todo
People are raising
Their Expectations
Go on and feed them
This is your moment
No hesitations
Today's your day
I feel it
You paved the way
Believe it
If you get down
Get up Oh oh...
When you get down
Get up eh eh...
Tsamina mina eh eh
Waka Waka eh eh

Shakira, Alicia Keys, K'Naan, Fergie Performs at World Cup Concert

2010-06-11T12:16:00.000+05:30

SShakira, Alicia Keys Performs at World Cup 2010 Concert

Shakira at World Cup 2010 Concert

Africa Parties

Shakira at WC 2010 Concert

Fergie

K'Naan

The prelude to the WAR. The world came to Soweto on Thursday for a celebration of football on the eve of Africa's first World Cup, with a concert featuring international singers like Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys.

Warm-up acts played for hours before the internationally televised portion of the concert at Orlando Stadium began at 8 p.m. with a frenzy of flag waving, drumming and African-inspired dancing.

All the above pictures has been taken from Associated Press

World Cup 2010: Kicks With Chicks : Female Football Fans!

2010-06-10T14:45:00.000+05:30

Kicks With Chiks : Fanatic Female Football Fans!

Argentina Female Football Fan

Australia Female Football Fans

Brazil Female Football Fans

Denmark Female Football Fan

England Female Football Fans

France Female Football Fans

German Female Football Fans

Greece Female Football Fans

Holland Female Football Fans

Iran Female Football Fans

Italy Female Football Fans

Mexico Female Football Fans

Paraguay Female Football Fans

Portugal Female Football Fans

South Korea Female Football Fans

Spain Female Football Fans

Sweden Female Football Fans

USA Female Football Fans

World Cup 2010: The REFEREES

2010-06-10T12:55:00.000+05:30

World Cup 2010: The Referees

1. Koman Coulibaly (D.O.B. 4th July, 1970)- Mali

2. Jerome Damon (D.O.B. 4th April, 1972)- South Africa

3. Eddy Allen Maillet (D.O.B. 19th October, 1967)- Republic of Seychelles

4. Khalil Ibrahim Al Ghamdi (D.O.B. 2nd September, 1970)- Saudi Arabia

5. Ravshan Irmatov (D.O.B. 9th August, 1977)- Uzbekistan

6. Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh (D.O.B. 17th November, 1966)- Malaysia

7. Yuichi Nishimura (D.O.B. 17th April, 1972)- Japan

8. Olegário Manuel Bartolo Faustino Benquerença (D.O.B. 18th October, 1969)- Portugal

9. Massimo Busacca (D.O.B. 6th February, 1969)- Switzerland

10. Frank De Bleeckere (D.O.B. 1st July, 1966)- Belgium

11. Martin Hansson (D.O.B. 6th April, 1971)- Sweden

12. Viktor Kassai (D.O.B. 10th September 10, 1975)- Hungary

13. Stéphane Laurent Lannoy (D.O.B. 18th September, 1969)- France

14. Roberto Rosetti (D.O.B. 18th September, 1967)- Italy

15. Wolfgang Stark (D.O.B. 20th November, 1969)- Germany

16. Alberto Undiano Mallenco (D.O.B. 8th October, 1973)- Spain

17. Howard Melton Webb (D.O.B. 14th July, 1971)- England

18. Joel Aguilar (D.O.B. 2nd July, 1975)- El Salvador

19. Benito Armando Archundia Téllez (D.O.B. 21st March, 1966)- Mexico

20. Carlos Alberto Batres González (D.O.B. 2nd April, 1968)- Guatemala

21. Marco Antonio Rodríguez Moreno (D.O.B. 10th November, 1973)- Mexico

22. Michael Hester (D.O.B. 2nd May, 1972)- New Zealand

23. Peter O'Leary (D.O.B. 3rd March, 1972)- New Zealand

24. Héctor Walter Baldassi (D.O.B. 5th January, 1966)- Argentina

25. Jorge Luis Larrionda Pietrafesa (D.O.B. 9th March, 1968)- Uruguay

26. Pablo Pozo (D.O.B. 27th March, 1973)- Chile

27. Óscar Julián Ruiz Acosta (D.O.B. 1st November, 1969)- Colombia

28. Carlos Eugênio Simon (D.O.B. 3rd September, 1965)- Brazil

29. Martin E. Vazquez Broquetas (D.O.B. 14th January, 1969)- Uruguay

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World Cup 2010: Potugal's Nani Out of WC

2010-06-09T15:02:00.000+05:30

Manchester United winger Nani has been ruled out of Portugal's World Cup campaign with a shoulder injury.

A report by national team medical staff stated that the injury would not recover sufficiently to enable the 23 year-old to play in South Africa.

Nani, who has scored seven goals in 36 appearances for Portugal, will be replaced by Ruben Amorim, the uncapped Benfica midfielder.

World Cup 2010: Football Stars When Kids

2010-06-08T15:55:00.000+05:30

World Cup 2010: Football Stars When Kids

ALBERTO GILARDINO (Italy)

ARNE FRIEDRICH (Germany)

BALLACK (Germany)

BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER (Germany)

CANNAVARO (Italy)

CASILLAS (Spain)

DECO (Portugal)

FABREGAS (Spain)

GERRARD (England)

GIGGS (England)

HARGREAVES (England)

HENRY (France)

JOSE REYES (Spain)

KLOSE (Germany)

LAMPARD (England)

MESSI (Argentina)

METZELDER (Germany)

NESTA (Italy)

NUNO GOMES (Portugal)

OWEN (England)

RAUL (Spain)

RONALDO (Portugal)

SANTA CRUZ (Paraguay)

SERGIO AGUERO (Argentina)

SERGIO RAMOS (Spain)

TORRES (Spain)

VALDES (Spain)

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2010 World Cup: Team France: Top WAGS

2010-06-08T11:31:00.000+05:30

2010 World Cup: Team France: Top WAGS

Thierry Henry: Andrea Rajacic

David Trezeguet: Beatrice Trezeguet

Patrick Vieria : Cheryl Vieira

Cheryl Vieira

Patrick Vieria : Cheryl Vieira

Djibril Cisse : Jude Cisse

William Gallas : Nadege Gallas

Zinedine Zidane : Veronique

Raymond Domenech (Coach) : Estelle Denis

Shakira Arrives South Africa for World Cup 2010

2010-06-07T18:16:00.000+05:30

Shakira to sing Waka Waka for World Cup 2010

Colombian 33-year-old Pop superstar Shakira has arrived in South Africa ahead of the start of the World Cup.

Shakira was wearing jeans, heels and a leather jacket, as she arrived at the Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

The 33-year-old is in South Africa to perform the official World Cup song, Waka Waka, at the Kick-Off Celebration concert in Soweto on Thursday, the eve of the opening match of the tournament.

She siad, "This song is a synthesis of the passion for soccer and what it arouses in people."

Other stars to perform at the Kick-Off concert on Friday include Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, the Parlotones, Hugh Masekela and Freshlyground.

News and Image Courtesy: Dailymail.co.uk and Reuters

World Cup 2010: 10 Argentine Hooligans Detained at South African Airport

2010-06-07T17:11:00.000+05:30

Ten Argentine soccer hooligans supposedly planning acts of violence at the World Cup have been detained at South Africa's main airport and are to be deported.

A South African police statement issued Monday says the men, all Argentine citizens and known hooligans, were detained Sunday after arriving at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo airport on a flight from Angola.

"Intelligence indicated that these persons would commit acts of public disorder, engage in acts of violence and provoke conflict with certain fans of opponent teams and other groups from Argentina during the 2010 FIFA World Cup," the statement said.

Police said one of the 10 men is out on bail for murder.

News Courtesy: Associated Press

World Cup 2010: Family Tragedy Makes Socceroo's Reserve Keeper Brad Jones Leave Squad

2010-06-07T16:40:00.000+05:30

Brad Jones- Australia's reserve goalkeeper has been granted leave because of a family illness. It has been learnt that he received the news that his four-year-old son Luca had been diagnosed with leukemia.The Australian federation (FFA) released a statement today confirming Jones has returned to Perth to be with his family.

It is still uncertain whether the Middlesbrough goalkeeper will return to the squad but the FFA have revealed they are in discussions with FIFA over the possibility of calling up a replacement if needs be.

World Cup 2010: The Number 10's

2010-06-07T13:13:00.000+05:30

GROUP A

FRANCE

Sidney Govou

MEXICO

Cuauhtemoc Blanco

SOUTH AFRICA

Steven Pienaar

URUGUAY

Diego Forlan

GROUP B

ARGENTINA

Lionel Messi

GREECE

Giorgos Karagounis

NIGERIA

John Obi Mikel

SOUTH KOREA

Park Chu-Young

GROUP C

ALGERIA

Rafik Saifi

ENGLAND

Wayne Rooney

SLOVENIA

Valter Birsa

USA

Landon Donovan

GROUP D

AUSTRALIA

Harry Kewell

GERMANY

Lukas Podolski

GHANA

Stephen Appiah

SERBIA

Dejan Stankovic

GROUP E

CAMEROON

Achille Emana

DENMARK

Martin Jorgensen

JAPAN

Shunsuke Nakamura

HOLLAND

Wesley Sneijder

GROUP F

ITALY

Antonio Di Natale

NEW ZEALAND

Chris Killen

PARAGUAY

Edgar Benitez

SLOVAKIA

Marek Sapara

GROUP G

BRAZIL

Kaka

IVORY COAST

Gervinho

NORTH KOREA

Hong Yong-Jo

PORTUGAL

Danny

GROUP H

CHILE

Jorge Valdivia

HONDURAS

Julio Cesar de Leon

SPAIN

Cesc Fabregas

SWITZERLAND

Blaise Nkofu

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Coca-Cola launches 2010 Fifa World Cup Celebration Award

2010-06-04T16:19:00.000+05:30

Coca-Cola has produced a short film in the build up to the World Cup starring England's Wayne Rooney and comedian James Corden.

It is designed to publicise Coke's 2010 Fifa World Cup Celebration Award promotion. Every time a player scores a goal in the tournament, their on-pitch celebration will be entered into a short-list to win the award. Fans will be able to vote for their favourite celebration on Fifa.com.

Watch The Video Here

Lions Find Their Roar

2010-06-04T15:59:00.000+05:30

We are at an interesting stage of the AFL season, one week short of the halfway mark. At the moment Geelong and Fremantle are on top with eight wins from their 10 games. Geelong had a good win on the weekend against Melbourne while the Dockers were too good at home against the Kangaroos.

Next up is Collingwood who will want to halt their downward slide. They lost to the Lions who would have been thrilled to have snapped the losing streak of their own. Then comes St Kilda who defeated the Crows in what wasn't the easiest of weeks for them. It was a great time for them to play Adelaide who are simply awful. St Kilda though are still coming to terms with the loss of Nick Riewoldt.

The Bulldogs have been up and down and lost to Essendon on Friday night. Carlton have also been up and down but would be thrilled to be in the eight and with six wins from 10 games. They defeated the Eagles on the weekend.

After such a promising start, the former ladder leaders Sydney have lost their last four to have slumped to 5-5.

Port Adelaide were just woeful against Richmond which was the Tigers first win of the season.

There are some interesting games in Round 11. It opens with Richmond against St Kilda and you would think St Kilda would be far too strong for the Tigers.
Sydney hosts Essendon at the SCG which is a venue where the two have played some magnificent games over the years. You would think the Swans would be too good and will snap their losing streak this weekend.

Collingwood hosts the Bullldogs in what is just a massive game for both sides. Online betting doesn't know how to split these two. There is some tension between the two and neither would want to lose this game. You would think Carlton would be too good for Melbourne and likewise you would expect the Dockers to win in Adelaide against the Crows. The Power have to travel to Melbourne to take on the Hawks. It will be interesting to see if the Power can bounce back after that loss to the Tigers.

As always should be a fascinating round of AFL and will set up the season nicely for the second half.

Darren Albert writes for this blog. He also writes about live bets.

6 Incidents that will Happen in Every World Cup

2010-06-04T14:13:00.000+05:30

6 Incidents that will Happen in Every World Cup

World Cup 2010 sees the introduction of the Adidas Jabulani, said to be the world's first perfectly round football.

England Will Go Out and It Won't Be Their Fault

It will be Chris Waddle.

Or Diego Pablo Simeone.

Or that referee who disallowed a Sol Campbell header.

Or Cristiano Ronaldo winking at the referee.

Or the Hand of God.

Or Ronaldinho scoring a fluke accidental free kick.

Spain and Holland Will Flop, Regardless of How Good They Are

An Unrealistic Goal Will Be Scored

-In 1986, Diego Maradona

-In 1990, Roberto Baggio

-In 2002 Dario Rodriguez

-In 2006 Maxi Rodriguez

Few Referees Will Be shown the "middle" finger

Someone Will Cry

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12 Un-known Facts About World Cup 2010

2010-06-03T16:25:00.000+05:30

12 Un-known Facts About World Cup 2010

1) Which country has the most fans to 2010 World Cup?

USA - It was reported that 160,000 tickets have been sold in the U.S. so far.

2) Which national team comes from the smallest country among 32 competing nations?

Slovenia- With a population of just over two million.

3) Which team is highest scoring qualifier?

England- There were a total of 107 goals scored with England scoring the majority of them with 34.

4) Which team has the best defense in qualifying?

Australia- The Socceroo's only conceded one goal in eight qualifying games.

5) Who are the highest scorers in qualifying?

Theofanis Gekas of Greece
Humberto Sauzo of Chile

6) Who is the oldest player?

David James (England)- 3rd WC at 39 Years.

7) Who is the oldest outfielder player?

Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Mexico)- 37-year old.

8) Who is the youngest player?

18-year-old Tommy Oar from Australia.

9) Who is the oldest coach?

71-year-old Otto Rehhagel (Coach of Greece).

10) Who is the youngest coach?

45-year-old Vladimir Weiss (Coach of Slovakia).

11) Who is the tallest player?

Nikola Zigic (Serbia)- Height of 2.03m.

12) Which team earned the most World Cup records?

Brazil- 64 wins with 201 Goals.

World Cup 2010: Spanish Coach Bans Players from Twitter and Facebook

2010-05-26T16:44:00.000+05:30

Vicente Del Bosque, the Spain coach, has banned all social network sites - such as Facebook and Twitter - during the World Cup as he sets his sights on blighting all outside distractions. Del Bosque implemented the move before the Spanish squad left their training camp in Las Rozas, outside Madrid, and the national coach has said that the ban would remain in South Africa.

An official for the Spanish FA said that Del Bosque wanted “no distractions” as the European champions look to win the biggest prize in football.

News Courtesy: Telegraph.co.uk

Pre World Cup 2010 Friendlies

2010-05-26T13:23:00.000+05:30

Pre World Cup 2010 Friendlies- Results

Argentina 5 v/s Canada 0
[Maxi Rodriguez(2), Angel Di Maria, Tevez, Sergio Aguero]

Nigeria 0 v/s Saudi Arabia 0

England 3 v/s Mexico 1
[Ledley King, Peter Couch, Glen Johnson]
[Guillermo Franco]

Czech Republic 4 v/s USA 2
[Tomas Sivok, Jan Polak, Martin Fenin, Tomas Necid]
[Maurice Edu, Herculez Gomez]

North Korea 2 v/s Greece 2
[Jong Tae Se (2)]
[Costas Katsouranis, Angelos Charisteas]

South Africa 1 v/s Bulgaria 1
[Siyabonga Sangweni]
[Valeri Bojinov]

Paraguay 1 v/s Rep. of Ireland 2
[Lucas Barrios]
[Kevin Doyle, Liam Lawrence]

Magpies Flying High

2010-05-25T19:26:00.000+05:30

The Magpies are on a high after going to Western Australia and defeating the Dockers. Now they have another big game against Geelong. These two sides should combine for a Friday Night classic at the MCG. This game is so big that Channel Seven have decided to broadcast it live into Melbourne.

The Dockers need to rebound against the Swans in Sydney. After a great start the Swans have dropped their last two losing to both the Cats and Bulldogs. Now they have to host the Dockers in what should be a good game.

Richmond will be hoping to open their account against Essendon in the Dreamtime match. The Tigers have been close but just haven’t been able to seal the deal. They lost by three points to Hawthorn while Essendon will be feeling very confident after defeating St Kilda.

Melbourne will host Port Adelaide in what is a game which should be pretty even. Neither have set the world on fire this year and the Power will be licking their wounds after their loss to Carlton.

The Blues on the other hand will be euphoric of their recent form of not which has seen them topple both St Kilda and Port. They have five wins from their eight games which is a pretty good return. They play Hawthorn in a game which should be quite fiery.

Adelaide host the Lions and the visitors will be desperate for a win after their season has come off the rails of late. Still you would think they should be too good for the Crows.

The Eagles host St Kilda and this is a tricky game for the Saints. They aren’t in the best of form and now have to travel all the way there while the Eagles are on a high after their win over the Demons.

The Bulldogs play North Melbourne in a game which could go either way. Live betting should be pretty even here with there no apparent favorite.

After eight weeks, the ladder is starting to separate and you would have to say that things are tough for the teams on three wins or less. This means you have 10 teams playing for eight spots. Will the ladder stay as it currently is come September? Will the eight teams now in the eight be the ones all playing in the finals. We’ll have to wait and see.

Darren Albert writes for this blog. He also writes about online betting.

Legend Kasparov Makes A Comeback in Tel Aviv University

2010-05-14T11:13:00.000+05:30

Former World Chess champion Gary Kasparov made an extraordinary comeback, when he played against 30 students of Tel Aviv University. Kasparov students from the University and children from a scientific research group.

The youngest player was eight-year-old Saar Drori, a chess champion. He used to play with older children, but playing against Kasparov was a memorable experience.

"He was very aggressive during the game. I was able to resist him until I failed."

Saar’s dream is to play chess with Kasparov once again.

Azzurri's World Cup 2010 Squad

2010-05-13T15:27:00.000+05:30

Italy World Cup 2010 Squad Announced

Goalkeepers

Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
Morgan De Sanctis (Napoli)
Federico Marchetti (Cagliari)
Salvatore Sirigu (Palermo)

Defenders

Gianluca Zambrotta (AC Milan)
Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus)
Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)
Christian Maggio (Napoli)
Leonardo Bonucci (Bari)
Fabio Grosso (Juventus)
Domenico Criscito (Genoa)
Mattia Cassani (Palermo)
Salvatore Bocchetti (Genoa)

Midfielders

Andrea Pirlo (Milan)
Gennaro Gattuso (Milan)
Daniele De Rossi (Roma)
Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina)
Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus)
Angelo Palombo (Sampdoria)
Antonio Candreva (Juventus)
Andrea Cossu (Cagliari)
Claudio Marchisio (Juventus)
Simone Pepe (Udinese)

Forwards

Fabio Quagliarella (Napoli)
Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal)
Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juventus)
Antonio Di Natale (Udinese)
Marco Borriello (Milan)
Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina)
Giampaolo Pazzini (Sampdoria)

Argentina World Cup 2010 Squad

2010-05-12T18:24:00.000+05:30

Argentina World Cup 2010 Squad Announced

Goalkeepers

Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar/Netherlands)
Mariano Andujar (Catania/Italy)
Diego Pozo (Colon)

Defenders

Nicolas Burdisso (Inter Milan/Italy)
Martin Demichelis (Bayern Munich/Germany)
Walter Samuel (Inter Milan/Italy)
Gabriel Heinze (Marseille/France)
Nicolas Otamendi (Velez Sarsfield)
Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle/England)
Juan Manuel Insaurralde (Newell’s Old Boys)
Clemente Rodriguez (Estudiantes)
Ariel Garce (Colon)

Midfielders

Javier Mascherano (Liverpool/England)
Sebastian Blanco (Lanus)
Juan Sebastian Veron (Estudiantes)
Jesus Datolo (Olympiacos/Greece)
Jose Sosa (Estudiantes)
Maximiliano Rodriguez (Liverpool/England)
Mario Bolatti (Fiorentina/Italy)
Juan Mercier (Argentinos Juniors)
Angel Di Maria (Benfica/Portugal)
Jonas Gutierrez (Newcastle/England)
Javier Pastore (Palermo/Italy)

Forwards

Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid/Spain)
Diego Milito (Inter Milan/Italy)
Martin Palermo (Boca Juniors)
Carlos Tevez (Manchester City/England)
Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid/Spain)
Lionel Messi (Barcelona/Spain)
Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli/Italy)

Australia World Cup 2010 Squad

2010-05-12T17:02:00.000+05:30

Australia's World Cup 2010 Squad Announced

Goalkeepers

Adam Federici (Reading/England)
Eugene Galekovic (Adelaide Utd)
Brad Jones (Middlesbrough/England)
Mark Schwarzer (Fulham/England)

Defenders

Michael Beauchamp (Al-Jazira/United Arab Emirates)
David Carney (FC Twente/Netherlands)
Scott Chipperfield (Basel/Switzerland)
Shane Lowry (Aston Villa/England)
Mark Milligan (JEF United/Japan)
Craig Moore (uncontracted)
Lucas Neill (Galatasaray/Turkey)
Jade North (Tromso/Norway)
Luke Wilkshire (Dinamo Moscow/Russia)
Rhys Williams (Middlesbrough/England)

Midfielders

Mark Bresciano (Palermo/Italy)
Tim Cahill (Everton/England)
Nick Carle (Crystal Palace/England)
Jason Culina (Gold Coast Utd)
Brett Emerton (Blackburn Rovers/England)
Richard Garcia (Hull City/England)
Vince Grella (Blackburn Rovers/England)
James Holland (AZ Alkmaar/Netherlands)
Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar/Netherlands)
Mile Jedinak (Antalyaspor Kulubu/Turkey)
Tommy Oar (FC Utrecht/Netherlands)
Carl Valeri (Sassuolo/Italy)
Dario Vidosic (Nuremberg/Germany)

Forwards

Josh Kennedy (Nagoya Grampus/Japan)
Harry Kewell (Galatasaray/Turkey)
Scott McDonald (Middlesbrough/England)
Nikita Rukavytsya (FC Twente/Netherlands)

Dutch World Cup 2010 Squad

2010-05-12T12:47:00.000+05:30

Netherlands World Cup 2010 Squad Announced

Goalkeepers

Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax)
Sander Boschker (FC Twente)
Michel Vorm (FC Utrecht)

Defenders

Vurnon Anita (Ajax)
Khalid Boulahrouz (VfB Stuttgart)
Edson Braafheid (Celtic)
Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord)
John Heitinga (Everton)
Joris Mathijsen (HSV)
Ron Vlaar (Feyenoord)
Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax)
André Ooijer (PSV)

Midfielders

Otman Bakkal (PSV)
Mark van Bommel (Bayern Munich)
Wout Brama (FC Twente)
Orlando Engelaar (PSV)
Nigel de Jong (Manchester City)
David Mendes da Silva (AZ)
Stijn Schaars (AZ)
Wesley Sneijder (Inter)
Rafael van der Vaart (Real Madrid)
Demy de Zeeuw (Ajax)
Ibrahim Afellay (PSV)

Forwards

Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool)
Jeremain Lens (AZ)
Eljero Elia (HSV)
Ryan Babel (Liverpool)
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (AC Milan)
Robin van Persie (Arsenal)
Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)

Brazil World Cup 2010 Squad

2010-05-12T11:25:00.000+05:30

Brazil's World Cup 2010 Squad Announced

Goalkeepers

Julio Cesar (Inter Milan)
Doni (Roma)
Heurelho Gomes (Tottenham)

Defenders

Maicon (Inter Milan)
Dani Alves (Barcelona)
Lucio (Inter Milan)
Juan (Roma)
Luisao (Roma)
Thiago Silva (AC Milan)
Gilberto (Cruzeiro)
Michel Bastos (Lyon)

Midfielders

Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos)
Felipe Melo (Juventus)
Josue (Wolfsburg)
Elano (Galatasaray)
Ramires (Benfica)
Kleberson (Flamengo)
Kaka (Real Madrid)
Julio Baptista (Roma)

Forwards

Robinho (Santos/Manchester City)
Nilmar (Villarreal)
Luis Fabiano (Sevilla)
Grafite (Wolfsburg)

Olympic Champion Yelena Isinbayeva Ambassador for Youth Olympic Games

2010-05-11T14:28:00.000+05:30

Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva has joined another champion Michael Phelps in being named as an ambassador for the Youth Olympic Games to be held in Singapore.

The 27 year-old champion Isinbayeva, will seek to encourage young people worldwide to participate in sporting activity ahead of the Games, which will be held in Singapore in August.

She said: "I am happy to play such an important role in getting young people active, and the Youth Olympic Games provides the perfect vehicle with which to inspire young people around the world to do incredible things through sport.

"This is a very exciting opportunity for me to pursue whilst I take a break from competition. I can't wait for the first Youth Olympic Games to get under way this August.

"I will be in Singapore to support the athletes, to encourage them to do their best and enjoy the whole experience."

IOC President Jacques Rogge said: "We have a true champion in Yelena, a true role model for young people."

News Courtesy: Sportinglife.com

Super Eagles (Nigeria) World Cup 2010 Squad

2010-05-11T11:36:00.000+05:30

Nigeria's World Cup 2010 Squad Announced

Goalkeepers

Vincent Enyeama (Hapoel Tel Aviv, Israel)
Dele Aiyenugba (Bnei Yehuda, Israel)
Austin Ejide (Hapoel Petah Tikva, Israel)
Bassey Akpan (Bayelsa United, Nigeria)

Defenders

Taye Taiwo (Marseille, France)
Elderson Echiejile (Rennes, France)
Chidi Odiah (CSKA Moscow, Russia)
Onyekachi Apam (OG Nice, France)
Joseph Yobo (Everton, England)
Daniel Shittu (Bolton Wanderers, England)
Ayodele Adeleye (Sparta Rotterdam, Netherlands)
Rabiu Afolabi (SV Salzburg, Austria)
Terna Suswan (Lobi Stars, Nigeria)

Midfielders

Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany)
John Utaka (Portsmouth, England)
Brown Ideye (FC Sochaux, France)
Peter Utaka (Odense Boldklub, Denmark)
Kalu Uche (Almeria, Spain)
Dickson Etuhu (Fulham, England)
John Mikel Obi (Chelsea, England)
Sani Kaita (Alaniya, Russia)
Haruna Lukman (AS Monaco, France)
Yusuf Ayila (Dynamo Kiev, Ukraine)
Osaze Odemwingie (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia)

Strikers

Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Everton, England)
Victor Anichebe (Everton, England)
Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth, England)
Obafemi Martins (Wolfsburg, Germany)
Ikechukwu Uche (Real Zaragoza, Spain)
Victor Obinna Nsofor (Malaga, Spain)

All White's (NZ) World Cup 2010 Squad

2010-05-11T11:13:00.000+05:30

New Zealand World Cup Squad Announced

Goalkeepers

James Bannatyne Team Wellington
Glen Moss Melbourne Victory (AUS)
Mark Paston Wellington Phoenix

Defenders

Andy Boyens New York Red Bulls (USA)
Tony Lochhead Wellington Phoenix
Ryan Nelsen Blackburn Rovers (ENG)
Winston Reid FC Midtjylland (DEN)
Ben Sigmund Wellington Phoenix
Tommy Smith Ipswich Town (ENG)
Ivan Vicelich Auckland City

Midfielders

Andy Barron Team Wellington
Leo Bertos Wellington Phoenix
Jeremy Brockie Newcastle Jets (AUS)
Tim Brown Wellington Phoenix
Jeremy Christie Tampa Bay Rowdies (USA)
Aaron Clapham Canterbury United
Simon Elliott Unattached
Michael McGlinchey Central Coast Mariners (AUS)
David Mulligan Unattached

Forwards

Rory Fallon Plymouth Argyle (ENG)
Chris Killen Middlesbrough (ENG)
Shane Smeltz Gold Coast (AUS)
Chris Wood West Bromwich Albion (ENG)

Japan's World Cup 2010 Squad

2010-05-11T10:55:00.000+05:30

Japan's World Cup 2010 Squad Announced

Goalkeepers:

Seigo Narazaki(Nagoya Grampus)
Eiji Kawashima(Kawasaki Frontale)
Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi(Jubilo Iwata)

Defenders:

Marcus Tulio Tanaka(Nagoya Grampus)
Yuji Nakazawa(Yokohama F Marinos)
Atsuto Uchida(Kashima Antlers)
Yuto Nagatomo(FC Tokyo)
Daiki Iwamasa(Kashima Antlers)
Yuichi Komano(Jubilo Iwata)
Yasuyuki Konno (FC Tokyo)

Midfielders:

Shunsuke Nakamura(Yokohama F Marinos)
Yasuhito Endo(Gamba Osaka)
Makoto Hasebe(Wolfsburg, Germany)
Keisuke Honda(CSKA Moscow,Russia)
Yuki Abe(Urawa Reds)
Junichi Inamoto(Kawasaki Frontale)
Kengo Nakamura(Kawasaki Frontale)
Daisuke Matsui(Grenoble, France)

Forwards:

Keiji Tamada(Nagoya Grampus)
Shinji Okazaki(Shimizu S-Pulse)
Takayuki Morimoto(Catania, Italy)
Yoshito Okubo(Vissel Kobe)
Kisho Yano(Albirex Niigata)

Swans Brought Down a Notch by Cats

2010-05-11T10:53:00.000+05:30

Even though the Sydney Swans were playing good football, they were not playing good enough to defeat Geelong at Skilled Stadium. Down there, you have to play exceptional football and missing a few key players, the Swans just didn’t have enough fire-power. Inversely, the Cats were well-served by the return of Gary Ablett Jr who carved up the Swans.

Elsewhere it was an interesting Round 7 in the AFL. The Dockers continued their excellent start to the season with a win against the Lions in Brisbane. The Dockers aren’t playing like they have previously and look to be somewhat of the real deal. They now host the Magpies in a Friday night blockbuster.

At 6-1, both teams are on top of the ladder and this game should be a massive contest and one of the biggest home and away games Fremantle has ever played in. There are some interesting subplots. As a former coach of the West Coast Eagles, Mick Malthouse has no issue with playing at Subiaco. There is also interest to see how the Dockers will do under the bright lights of Friday night football.

The Bulldogs have had an interesting two weeks – choking against St Kilda and then just getting over te line against the Demons. This weekend they will have an interesting test against the Swans. This will be a better indicator for the Swans where they are at as opposed to the Geelong game.

The Cats now go to Brisbane to take on the Lions. At home they Lions will want to do well but you would think the Cats will have too much purr in them. You would think that nearly all live bets would favor Geelong.

Hawthorn are struggling so they will welcome having to play the hopeless Richmond. At one stage Richmond were a chance against Adelaide but fell in a heap conceding the last eight games. Hawthorn are coming back from a trip to Perth but still you would think they would be too good for the Tigers.

Carlton has to travel to Adelaide to take on a resurgent Port. The Power are playing well and you would think would be too good for the Blues. Essendon were good against Port and maybe could have won but against St Kilda you would think they have no chance. St Kilda are just too good.

Darren Albert writes for this blog. He also writes about sports betting.

World Record: Oliver Hardaker Smashed 329 (Not Out) Runs in 144 Balls

2010-05-07T16:29:00.000+05:30

Teenage cricketer Oliver Hardaker smashed a world-record of 329 runs not out in one day.

Oliver blasted 27 sixes and 28 fours during his 144-ball local cup match knock that puts Indian master blaster Sachin Tendulkar in the shade.

At one stage he hit five sixes and a four in one over. The 18-year-old said there was only one chance to get him out – and that was when he was on 140.

'It was the best day of my life. My best previous score was 100 not out,' said Oliver.

'I've played cricket since I was five years old and I would love to become a professional cricketer.

'I've got Yorkshire Under-19 trials later in the summer.'

Oliver's mammoth innings came for Horsforth cricket club against Upper Wharfedale in North Yorkshire.

Image Courtesy: Dailymail.co.uk

Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba Strips for WC 2010 Shoot

2010-05-06T11:48:00.001+05:30

Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba Strips for WC 2010 Shoot

Each posing in a pair of tight designer boxers, the football aces looked confident as they strutted – all of – their stuff for a Vanity Fair magazine shoot.

Chelsea striker Drogba wore green, gold and white pants to show support for his team Ivory Coast and the Manchester United forward donned red to support his country Portugal.

Image Courtesy: Metro.co.uk

Germany's No.1 Rene Adler Out of WC 2010

2010-05-05T18:23:00.000+05:30

German No. 1 goalkeeper Rene Adler admitted on Tuesday he can not attend the World Cup in South Africa as rib injury.

"This was most difficult decision of my life," said Adler, a 25 year-old goalkeeper from Bayer Leverkusen.

"The pain is so great that I would not have been able to perform at my best over the longer term both in training and during matches," he said.

But an examination by Germany team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt showed his injury is worse than first thought and he needs an operation to repair the ribs.

Germany coach Joachim Loew was very sorroy about Adler, but he said, Adler has to do that.