Archive for July, 2008
Bob Arum considering a Manny Pacquiao-Oscar De La Hoya fight
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
As of late, Bob Arum of Top Rank Promotions is seriously considering the Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya fight that everyone has been questioning him about. Bob Arum hinted that the WBC Lightweight Champion Manny Pacquiao has the chance to fight “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya by the end […]
Fedor Emelianenko victorious over Tim Sylvia but wins more
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
As every mixed martial arts fan knows, the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) headed by Dana White is the pinnacle of all mixed martial arts shows by far in the United States. Lately the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), the leading promoter of mixed martial arts has seen some stiff competition in Affliction led by […]
Padraig Harrington successfully defended his British Open title in 2008
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Skepticism probably plagues Harrington’s win with Tiger Woods unable to be a part of it.
But wait, Padraig Harrington did win the British Open last year too right? And after he won yet again, winning the 2008 British Open, you have to wonder if we’ll have a different story if Tiger did play or not.
You read it, Padraig Harrington bagged the 137th Open Championship, winning the title for the second straight year after beating both Greg Norman and Ian Poulter. He is now a back-to-back British Open champion people, and if you don’t know the guy before, you SHOULD now.
Two weeks ago, nobody probably predicted Padraig Harrington will have a re-peat, if you will. Harrington was at home practicing with an injured left wrist. And as the 14th ranked player in the world, he was not 100 percent sure he can continue to play in the Open Championship.
Adding insult to injury, Harrington tweaked the wrist again a day before the British Open starts, then saying his chances of finishing the Open were just 50-50. Lady luck sure have a nasty sense of humor eh?
‘’If you ask, me my best trait over the years, it’s always been my ability to learn, to look around, take the best of everything and try to put it together. I do enjoy that end of things. And I do believe I’m getting better with time,’’ the 36-year-old Harrington, who now has 13 European Tour titles, said.
Padraig Harrington first had to take the lead from Greg Norman, which he did on the par-3 12th when Norman missed a 10-foot par putt. Then came a late charge from Ian Poulter, who made a 15-foot birdie on the 16th and saved par with a 15-footer on the final hole for a 69 that looked like it might be good enough to win.
But the Irishman responded with…
Will Cadel Evans win the 2008 Tour de France?
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Because quite frankly, you’ll never know who’ll win it even after the tournament is over.
It has been well documented that doping scandals have always plagued cycling’s premiere event. And these doping scandals can snatch the title away from whoever wins it, like last year when Michael Rasmussen should’ve been the winner but because of him getting tested positive for dope, the 2007 title was then literally handed over to Alberto Contador. Guess what, we already have THREE in the 2008 Tour de France.
Sad huh? The latest of which? Riccardo Ricco. The guy already won two stages of the Tour de France as people are probably starting to marvel his endurance in what is a very very grueling spot. When he was tested positive for performance enhancing drugs, it was all over.
The biggest question now is, who will will don the maillot jaune of best overall rider when the three-week race concludes in Paris? Who will be the next Lance Armstrong?
The list of favorites boils down to just five men; Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto), Damiano Cunego (Lampre), Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne), Denis Menchov (Rabobank) and Carlos Sastre (CSC-Saxo).
But since Cadel Evans is the first guy we mentioned, let’s find out if this dude can win this one shall we?
Cadel Evans has been in the top ten in the last three years, including second in 2007, that’s why he is the hottest pick for the 2008 title. Last year, just 23 seconds separated him from a Tour victory.
This year, his morale has surely been raised, thanks to one of his best spring campaigns in years, with wins in Vuelta a Andalucía (stage), Paris-Nice (Mont Ventoux stage), Coppi e Bartali (overall and stage) and the recent announcement that the Silence-Lotto team would be 100 percent behind him, leaving top sprinter Robbie McEwen to look after himself in the bunch gallops.
Can he win it all? There’s only one way to…
Ronaldinho joins AC Milan
Friday, July 18th, 2008
Former Barcelona FC Star Ronaldinho is now a member of Italian football giants AC Milan.
You read it people, Ronaldinho won’t be playing for Manchester City in the coming 2008-09 English Premier League season but instead, will play in the San Siro to join AC Milan in the Italian Serie A.
After spending his last years in the Spanish league dealing with numerous injuries, the (now) former Barcelona superstar, Ronaldinho, is hoping he’ll have a fresh start in the Italian league as he tries to help AC Milan bring the title home to the San Siro.
Ronaldinho, together with another Brazilian footballer, the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year Kaka, will form some kind of combination in AC Milan. Their success, of course, remains to be seen.
For now, the Italian football giants are excited to introduce their newly acquired star. Thursday was the day when they formally introduced the Brazilian football icon to the excited AC Milan fans.
Ronaldinho is happy about the transfer of course. After he realized that he is no longer welcomed in Barcelona, why wouldn’t he?
‘’I can confirm that I strongly wanted to join AC Milan,’’ Ronaldinho said. ‘’It’s true. Many things have happened but in the end I have become a Rossonero player. I am happy to find so many Brazilians but also all the champions that wear the Rossoneri colours.’’
‘’I am really happy. After many years I am here. I am delighted to have arrived to AC Milan and I hope to be able to give a lot of joy to everyone.’’
How can Manchester City compete with…
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