Archive for May, 2006
World Cup Group A Preview: Germany expected to top weak field
Monday, May 29th, 2006
Sports Betting Index begins its preview at World Cup 2006 first round with a capsule look at Group A. Hosts Germany are the obvious favorites, but squabbling over coach Jürgen Klinsmann’s methods has not exactly pumped the team with confidence. Meanwhile, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Poland will probably arrive feeling they have something to prove. [...]
Strikers warm up for World Cup with plenty of goals
Monday, May 29th, 2006
With the big kick-off in Germany approaching fast, there were promising signs from several strikers who looked in fine fettle in the FIFA World Cup warm-up games played this weekend. With new tactical systems being tested and much chopping and changing of line-ups, the last try-outs before the start of the tournament are always of [...]
Tough Love for Barry Bonds
Sunday, May 28th, 2006
No love for Barry Bonds, maybe because he cheated baseball. Eight years ago, the baseball planet was going ga-ga over Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. They were battling to become the first to surpass Roger Maris’ mark of 61 home runs in a season, ESPN and Fox were in a competitive sprint, each fighting to [...]
Game 3 Preview: Dallas Mavericks @ Phoenix Suns
Sunday, May 28th, 2006
The Mavericks are a sprained brain away from being up 2-0 in the Western Conference finals. That’s the way they see it. A little mental floss in the final 3 ½ minutes of Game 1, when they choked away a nine-point lead, and they’d have the Phoenix Suns in a hammerlock right now. Instead, Game [...]
Eriksson expects Rooney to be back in England’s Round of 16 game
Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Wayne Rooney faces a wait of 19 days before a second scan on his injured metatarsal will reveal whether he can resume full training. A statement from Manchester United released on Friday morning said that the club was satisfied with his period of recovery but confirmed he will require another scan on 14 June to [...]
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