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- Recent Trends In Cricket (IPL) - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Muthu KumarThese days IPL Twenty20 cricket matches are going on in India. IPL cricket is one of the largest and most-hopeful new business opportunities in India today. For the first time in the history of world cricket, Internet has taken lead over traditional TV coverage of the matches. People are more ...
Views: 921 - Euro 2008: The Fever Pitch - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Pete PrinyarojeRegarded around the world as the most prestigious tournament for European national teams, the UEFA European Cup football tournament has been held every four years since 1960. This year's version, Euro 2008 is offering a total of 184 million Euros in prize money. The winner will hoist a newly ...
Views: 1063 - The Algarve: Great Golfing Experience And Much More - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Prasad KolteAlgarve is a premier golfing destination in Europe. The brilliant sunny weather and grand golf courses make Algarve a golfing paradise. There are over twenty world class golf courses in Algarve and the number is steadily rising. All the golf courses are complete with faultless infrastructure to ...
Views: 688 - The Hero's Drug of Choice - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Joshua HewettAmerica prides itself on being a dominant super-power in the world. That pride is accompanied by an insatiable desire to “win” and pressure to be the best. Boys grow up idolizing larger than life heroes such as Hulk Hogan, Rambo, Rocky, and Conan. They dream of growing up to be just like them ...
Views: 1786 - Rock Pop Gallery - Limited Edition Album And CD Cover Art - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Michael GoldsteinRockPop Gallery Mission: RockPoP Gallery (http://www.rockpopgallery.com) is dedicated to bringing customers the best selection of limited-edition, rock music album cover-related fine art prints, photos and related collectibles available on the market today. RockPopGallery Selection: Our ...
Views: 730 - An Introduction To International Cricket Council (ICC) - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Muthu KumarICC - International Cricket Council is an international governing body for the game of cricket. ICC was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in the year 1909 by representatives from Australia, England and South Africa which was renamed in 1965 as International Cricket Conference and took ...
Views: 903 - How To Play Fantasy Football? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from My ArticlesThe NFL season would seem incomplete nowadays without the presence of Fantasy Football. When you play fantasy football, you have become the owner and coach of a football team. It is hard to remember what a NFL game was like without every play having fantasy football implications. As the owner, ...
Views: 1301 - Love Fantasy Football? Learn How it Started - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from My ArticlesThe history of Fantasy Football actually began several years before the first fantasy team was selected. Although the exact details seem to differ according to who is telling the story, there is no doubt that it was one Wilfred Winkenbach that first had the idea of a fantasy sport, wherein ...
Views: 803 - Father's Day - Just Around the Corner - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Dale MontzIt always seems it is so easy to buy for Mother's Day, but what to get for Dad always seems to create a little more thinking. Now with Dads getting more hobbies and getting more active in outdoor activities it does make it a little easier to come up with fresh ideas and fun gifts. Some of ...
Views: 766 - "Mancations" - The New Generation of Vacationing - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsIn our busy paced life we all seem to be involved in many people are turning to separate vacations from the family. Not that the family vacation is done away with, but in addition to that, Moms and Dads are taking time away alone and/or with friends. With Father's Day just around the corner we ...
Views: 690 - Soccer Training Schools - Go4goldsoccer - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Avnish SaxenaWhat to decide before choosing Soccer Training Schools? Every soccer academy faces challenge for becoming recognized soccer training schools as it requires complete knowledge and understanding of soccer playing norms. It also requires maintaining the key ingredients for proper programs, methods ...
Views: 644 - The Perfect Display For Your Achievements - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from gita anjaliAcrylic Awards,Trophies,Mementos & Corporate Gifts are to be treasured forever. They could be awarded for certain accomplishments, or a memento of membership, or a souvenir from an event. Trophies & Mementos as awards are especially common for scholastic, sporting and office achievements. ...
Views: 764 - Equipment Used In Bowling - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from tim angelesBowling is one of the most popular sports in the world. In bowling, players attempt to score the most points by rolling a ball along a flat surface in order to knock down objects called pins. There are several types of bowling games, but the official, and most popular, bowling game is ten-pin ...
Views: 1334 - Gulf Of Papagayo Rooster Fishing - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Genaro MendezOther than sail and marlin fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo in the Province of Guanacaste in Costa Rica, rooster fishing is the target best appreciated by sports-fishermen who come to this region looking for a Guanacaste fishing adventure. With an average weight between 50 and 80 pounds, rooster ...
Views: 1125 - Framing A Sports Jersey - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Joseph GillOne might think that keeping the jersey they wore in high school in the closet is the best way to maintain it. I would have to say they are sorely mistaken. That football jersey you wore during the championship game, the uniform donned for your first pee-wee league game, or even the jersey you ...
Views: 1040 - The Hunt For The Cup - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Joseph GillFrom it's humble beginnings as a challenge cup the Stanley Cup has been the most coveted trophy in hockey. As that time of year comes to pass, I ponder the meaning of the cup. Unlike the trophies won in other North American Sports the Stanley cup is not a trophy that is replicated every year. ...
Views: 646 - Goalkeeping Academy, Soccer Goalkeeper Coaching, Teach Soccer - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Avnish SaxenaThere are various doubts come in mind before joining any goalkeeping academy. Whether the academy have reliable coaches for teaching soccer or whether the selected academy will able to maximize my skills or soccer goalkeeper coaching will enhance perfection to play soccer. But you need to worry ...
Views: 980 - Fly Fishing Rods - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Robin KhumukchamPicking a fly fishing rod is a tricky endeavor. Do you go with your ego, expected fishing environment or something else? While length is a factor, the bend or action of the rod is a key factor. Flexibility Fly fishing rods are often defined by their flexibility. In laymen’s terms, ...
Views: 778 - Soccer Goalkeeper, Soccer Goalkeeping, Soccer Goalkeeper Training - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Avnish SaxenaNecessary things for Soccer Goalkeeping Call it courage or strangeness, the soccer goalkeeper faces the major risk either mentally or physically. He has to manage the different techniques like jumping or deflecting of a ball, diving straight to save a goal or becoming slightly crazy for soccer ...
Views: 1203 - The Kapil Dev Interview - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Yunis KhanYOU MUST PLAY – YOU MUST HAVE FUN! Kapil Dev, is the Indian cricket legend regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders to ever have played the game. He was named by Wisden as the Indian Cricketer of the Century for captaining India to their maiden and only Cricket World Cup in 1983 and ...
Views: 5081 - Tennis Elbow - How To Avoid Or Treat - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Yunis KhanTennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is a common causes of elbow pain. Tennis Elbow is characterised by pain over the outer side of the elbow, which may radiate down the forearm. Despite the name, Tennis Elbow does not just afflict tennis professionals. In fact, this common elbow problem (it ...
Views: 1341 - Choosing A Surfboard - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Chris WarnerLongboards, funboards, shortboards, fish--there's no good or bad type. The kind of board you ride depends on many things, such as wave conditions and your size, stance, experience, and physical fitness. Shortboards There are several kinds of shortboards but the most familiar is the thruster. ...
Views: 1324 - Maple Leafs Fire Coach Paul Maurice - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Fred BanxPaul Maurice was fired as coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs after the team failed to make the playoffs during his 2 years. The NHL club fired Paul Maurice in their first big move of what may be a busy off-season for the team. Assistant coach Randy Ladouceur was also fired and assistant Dallas ...
Views: 845 - Big Brown Wins Kentucky Derby 134 - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Fred BanxBig Brown had a 4 3/4-length victory over Eight Belles to win the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby 134 is in the books and it was a victorious Big Brown that pulled away from the entire field. On an unhappy note, the filly Eight Belles was able to finish second, very ...
Views: 864 - The Biggest Breakthrough In Sports For The Past 100 Years - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Victor CormierThe Biggest Breakthrough In Sports For The Past 100 Years Timing is the biggest breakthrough in sport for the past 100 years. It will revolutionize the way all sports are practiced and performed using this new mind training system. What is timing? Timing can be defined as being at the ...
Views: 727 - Mavericks Dump Coach Johnson - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Dallas Mavericks fired coach Avery Johnson in what might be one of many off-season decisions after the league's highest payroll produced a 2nd consecutive first-round knockout from the playoffs. Avery Johnson leaves the team with an impressive resume after more than 3 seasons. However, ...
Views: 860 - Canadiens And Flyers Do Battle In Eastern Conference - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Montreal Canadiens will try to draw even in the best of seven Eastern Conference semifinals when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 4. Montreal won Game 1 in OT, but the Flyers took 2 in a row, earning a 2-1 series advantage. Philadelphia could move one step away from the Eastern ...
Views: 701 - 2008 Kentucky Derby 134 Prospects - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Fred BanxAs the Kentucky Derby approaches, sports bettors gather their statistics to make the right picks for this year's race. During last year's Kentucky Derby, Street Sense got ahead and won at 2:02.17. The year before that, Barbaro won in 2:01.36. It is undetermined as to whether this year's winner ...
Views: 768 - Hypnotherapy For Sport Performance - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Terry DohertyThe art of playing a sport is centred in the minds ability to learn and grasp new concepts and the self confidence we have in ourselves to perform better, faster and more appropriately than anyone else at that game. When learning a new sport or trying to be the best at any sport, the link ...
Views: 1225 - Chalmers Wins Nationwide Tour - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Fred BanxGreg Chalmers Became the 5th Australian to win in 8 events on the Nationwide Tour when he survived a playoff bogey to win the Henrico County Open. Greg Chalmers defeated Henrik Bjornstad on the 2nd playoff hole at the Henrico County Open. They finished regulation play at The Dominion Club in ...
Views: 777 - Penguins Beat Rangers With A 2-0 Series Lead - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Fred BanxJordan Staal scored a power-play goal in the second period giving the Penguins a 2-0 victory over the Rangers and a sweep of the first 2 games of their 2nd round series. Jordan Staal's goal in the 2nd period broke a scoreless tie and Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury made the lead ...
Views: 720 - Kyle Busch Wins At Talladega - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Fred BanxKyle Busch came back from being a lap behind in the Aaron's 499 for his 1st win at Talladega Superspeedway. A multi-car pileup froze the track and allowed Busch to make his way across the finish line. Unlike his past experiences, this time the crash happened behind Kyle Busch, who drove into ...
Views: 1112 - Byrd Will Make Light Heavyweight Debut Against George - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Fred BanxFormer 2 time heavyweight titleholder Chris Byrd is moving down to light heavyweight and signed a deal with promoter, Artie Pelullo and Banner Promotions. After signing a new contract with Art Pelullo’s Banner Promotions, former WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Chris Bryd will make his light ...
Views: 796 - Jets Trade Robertson To Broncos - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Fred BanxThe New York Jets traded defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos in exchange for the Jets having a conditional 2009 draft choice. The Denver Broncos acquired Dewayne Robertson from the Jets for a conditional pick in the 2009 draft. Robertson was with the Jets for 5 straight ...
Views: 810 - Rockets Beat Jazz 94-92 In NBA Basketball Playoff Game - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Fred BanxHouston Rockets center Tracy McGrady scored 7 of his 27 points in the final period, leading his team to a 94-92 victory over Utah Jazz. With the Rockets down 2-0 in the first round of the playoffs, Tracy McGrady scoring 7 points was crucial. Rafer Alston also scored 20 points and 5 assists ...
Views: 779 - Some Poker Strategy Tips - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from marta albertsThe term “Strategy” has several meanings. Some of the meanings of strategy are plan, policy, approach, and tactic; so, it would be quite obvious that poker strategy is nothing but that which speaks about a poker plan, a poker policy, a poker approach, or a poker tactic. Ultimately ...
Views: 803 - Boston Celtics' Garnett wins the NBA's Defensive Player of Year - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Fred BanxKevin Garnett beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's Shane Battier for NBA's top defensive player. Kevin Garnett led the Boston Celtics with 9.2 rebounds per game and added 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals. He received 493 points, including 90 first-place votes. Camby, who won the ...
Views: 789 - Dolphins agree to deal with Jake Long - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Fred BanxThe Miami Dolphins, who have the first pick in the draft, have reached a contract agreement with Michigan offensive tackle Jack Long. The Dolphins will select Jake Long with the Number 1 overall pick in the draft. Even though the Dolphins had originally planned to select Ohio State defensive ...
Views: 794 - Knicks' Former Coach is Banned from Contacting Players - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Fred BanxIsiah Thomas was fired after his 2nd season with the Knicks, during which the team was 23-59 and suffered their 7th consecutive losing season. He has now been prohibited from communicating with any of members of the team. Ex-Knicks coach Isiah Thomas is not allowed to have any contact with his ...
Views: 717 - Blue Jays And Frank Thomas Part Ways - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Fred BanxFrank Thomas was released by the Toronto Blue Jays after he threw a tirade for being removed from the lineup. Blue Jays General Manager, J.P. Ricciardi said that he and Frank Thomas came to a mutual agreement. Thomas had been informed that he would no longer be the Blue Jay's designated ...
Views: 707 - Danica Patrick Becomes First Woman To Win A Major Auto Race - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Fred BanxDanica Patrick becomes first female winner in IndyCar history, capturing the Indy Japan 300 Using successful fuel strategy to capture an IndyCar Series event in Japan, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a major auto race after the top contenders were forced to pit for fuel in the ...
Views: 790 - Georges St. Pierre Defeats Matt Serra At UFC 83 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Fred BanxMMA welterweight Georges St. Pierre beats Matt Serra in the second round to get the UFC title. The Montreal's Georges St. Pierre celebrated after defeating Long Island's Matt Serra with a 2nd round TKO at the Bell Centre. That crowd set an all-time attendance record for UFC in its first show in ...
Views: 738 - Golf Fitness 101: Lower Your Scores! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Troy HuggettIt’s that time of year again – Golf Season! As a Personal Trainer for over 22 years, I’ve been fortunate to train thousands of people to achieve varied goals. Among my clients have been many golfers at all levels from Duffers to local champions to PGA professionals. I’m ...
Views: 1239 - Looking For Quality NCAA Roster Editing Service for Your Xbox 360 - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Brian KaldenbergThere are many ways for you to win your favorite sports games, particularly NCAA football, on your Xbox 360. You can practice all your sleep away and stay in front of your TV for hours, making sure that your team racks up points faster than you can rack up your energy bill. You can practice with ...
Views: 925 - Wenger Plans For Next Campaign - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Fred BanxArsenal boss Arsene Wenger is already making plans for the next campaign but insisted that he is not in the market for David Villa. The highly-rated Valencia striker has made his admiration for the Gunners known. He is expected to form a partnership with Liverpool’s Fernando Torres at Euro ...
Views: 712 - Tigers' Rose And Douglas-Roberts To Enter NBA - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Fred BanxMemphis announced that Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose will enter the NBA draft as early entry to the pros. Chris Douglas-Roberts led Memphis with 18.1 points a game and helped them set a Division I record with 38 victories. He was picked for the NCAA all-tournament team after Memphis ...
Views: 815 - Knicks Give Isiah Thomas The Boot - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Fred BanxIsiah Thomas was fired as coach of the New York Knicks after an extremely disappointing and embarrassing season of horrible basketball games and other atrocities. At a meeting held at Madison Square Garden between Knicks ownership and coach Isiah Thomas was interrupted several times by fans ...
Views: 910 - Basketball Tips: How To Get A Basketball Scholarship - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Jeff HaefnerEvery year, thousands of high school and junior college basketball players compete to get one of the few basketball scholarships that are awarded each year. Here are some basketball tips on how to increase your chances of be selected to receive one of those coveted positions. Talent and ...
Views: 2634 - IPL New Cricket Mantra - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Ashish KumarThe interruption of politics in sports stands out when it hits the headlines of famous newspapers and people are now all made up against this issue. But when an IPL innovation to let cricket ne a game is introduced, we see a lot of objections. Objections against what? The playing field it ...
Views: 1470 - St. Pierre Seeks Revenge At UFC - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Fred BanxAfter being defeated by Matt Serra, Georges St. Pierre attempts to redeem himself for the Welterweight Title. Canada hosts some big time MMA events delivered by the UFC. Georges St. Pierre and Matt Serra are trying to establish who is the better welterweight. After one of the biggest upsets ...
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