The Stud Fees of Modern Soccer – Wall Street Journal
February 6, 2012
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The Stud Fees of Modern Soccer
Wall Street Journal For a soccer player, that means taking a cut of any future transfer. Third-party ownership has persisted for decades in South America, primarily in Brazil and Argentina. Usually investment funds—or sometimes very wealthy individuals—will offer a club … |
Match-fixing syndicates targeted Bafana games – Times LIVE
February 6, 2012
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Match-fixing syndicates targeted Bafana games
Times LIVE Teko Modise celebrates with teammates after scoring during the international friendly between South Africa and Colombia at Soccer City in Johannesburg last year. Safa's head of national teams says the refereeing of the match raised suspicions Picture: … |
Cricket: New Zealand smash Zimbabwe to claim series – New Zealand Herald
February 6, 2012
 AFP | Cricket: New Zealand smash Zimbabwe to claim series New Zealand Herald By Kris Shannon Rob Nicol pulls the ball for six runs during game two of the One Day International series between New Zealand and Zimbabwe in Whangarei. Nicol would go on to score 146 runs. Photo / Getty Images New Zealand waltzed to a rare ODI series ... Cricket-Nicol century anchors New Zealand to massive win New Zealand set Zimbabwe daunting target in ODI cricket Cricket: Rain in Whangarei delays start |
Cricket: Graeme Swann sure England will come good – WalesOnline
February 6, 2012
 The Guardian | Cricket: Graeme Swann sure England will come good WalesOnline “This should be the best day's Test cricket ever tomorrow because it's deciding the whole series. “If it wasn't for two hours of absolute madness in Abu Dhabi it would be. “We have to salvage something from this series. It looked for a long time today ... Cricket: Pakistan set England 324 to win Cricket-Pakistan extend lead but spinners fight back Panesar leads fightback but England face uphill struggle to avoid Pakistan ... |
No Indo-Pak cricket is frustrating: Akhtar – Times of India
February 6, 2012
 BBC Sport | No Indo-Pak cricket is frustrating: Akhtar Times of India Shoaib Akhtar said it was unfortunate that Pakistan and India didn't play against each other more often as it deprived the cricket followers in both countries of great contests. (AFP Photo) LAHORE: The continuing freeze on Indo-Pak bilateral cricket is ... Cricket nations urged to tour Pakistan Pakistan cricket chief wants Aamer back after ban Team India 'afraid' of playing Pakistan cricket team: PCB chief |
Rediff.com » Cricket » Maken offers to help Yuvraj in fight against cancer – Rediff
February 6, 2012
 Rediff | Rediff.com » Cricket » Maken offers to help Yuvraj in fight against cancer Rediff Sports Minister Ajay Maken [ Images ] has promised government help to cricketer Yuvraj Singh [ Images ], who is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States to recover from lung cancer. "Wish Yuvraj a speedy recovery! Asking officials to find the ... Government will help Yuvraj Singh: Ajay Maken Yuvraj Singh is the latest in a long list of cricketers afflicted with cancer Yuvraj must set time frame for return, says cancer surviving SA player Callaghan |
Career in cricket – a possibility – E-Pao.net
February 6, 2012
Career in cricket - a possibility E-Pao.net Cricket is one game which is most popular in the country, with fans followings in millions. General public support for the Indian team borders on the fanatical and they also keep tract of their favourite stars career graph with almost a religious ... |
Not just a game – Boston Globe
February 6, 2012
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Not just a game
Boston Globe The tragedy was no surprise to Egyptian soccer players, nor to soccer players around the world. It can be a very violent sport for spectators. Riots are an unfortunate part of its legacy from Europe to Africa to South America. The Death Of Football – Why The Egyptian Riot Is Not The ExceptionThe Hard Tackle |
Haitian American Helps NY Giants To Super Bowl Win
February 5, 2012
News Americas, INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Mon. Feb. 6, 2012: Haitian American footballer, Jason Pierre-Paul, helped lead his team, the New York Giants to a nail biting 21-17 win Sunday night to take home the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XLVI at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
As his blind Haitian-born father, Jean Pierre-Paul, sat in the stand, experiencing his first Super Bowl as he listened to the game in French, the Florida-born JPP, helped make a big impact for the Giants defense.
Pierre-Paul, who was drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft and led the team with 16.5 sacks, and was selected to his first Pro Bowl.
On Sunday he helped blocked several passes for his captain, Eli Manning.
It was 9-3 after Stephen Gostkowski’s 29-yard field goal and The Patriots got to the Giants’ 11, but All-Pro DE Jason Pierre-Paul blocked a third-down pass.
Soon after, when the Patriots had a three-and-out and Pierre-Paul blocked another throw.
As for JPP’s dad, well the Haitian migrant told USA Today through a translator: “I am 60 years old and even if I die right now I will be happy. I am so proud.”
Meanwhile, Manning was named MVP and as the team and fans celebrated last night, New York City Mayor, Michael R. Bloomberg, announced that the city will host a ticker-tape parade in honor of the Super Bowl XLVI Champions New York Giants on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012.
The parade will begin at Battery Place and Washington Street at 11:00 AM and continue northbound up the Canyon of Heroes to Worth Street. The parade will be followed by a ceremony at City Hall Plaza, at which the Mayor will present the NY Giants with Keys to the City.
“Big Blue gave us a game to remember, and on Tuesday we’re going to give them a parade to remember,” said Mayor Bloomberg.
Brazil’s Airport Auction to Test World Cup Investment Climate – BusinessWeek
February 5, 2012
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Brazil's Airport Auction to Test World Cup Investment Climate
BusinessWeek Air travel in Latin America's biggest economy has doubled in the past decade as rising incomes have swelled the middle class. With many of the country's aging airports operating at full capacity, officials at soccer's governing body FIFA have said … |
