David Beckham's dream of playing in his 4th World Cup has tragically ended with a freak Injury. Read the details here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/mar/15/david-beckham-world-cup-injury
Monday, March 15, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
FIH Hockey World Cup: India v Pakistan highlights
India started their 2010 world cup campaign in style beating arch rivals Pakistan 4-1. India dominated play for most parts and were clearly the better team overall. This is the ideal start for our team but it will be interesting to see how we cope up against more demanding oppositions like Australia, England and Spain.
Check the highlights here:
PART 1:
INDIA Vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS-FIH-WORLDCUP 2010 Part 1
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INDIA Vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS-FIH-WORLDCUP 2010 Part 2
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
FC Porto vs Arsenal highlights - UEFA Champions League
FC Porto 2 Varela 11, Falcao 51 (both should be attributed to Fabianski ...absolute roobbish from gooners)
Arsenal 1 Campbell 18
Arsenal 1 Campbell 18
Bayern Munich vs Fiorentina highlights - UEFA Champions League
Bayern Munich 2 Robben (pen) 45, Klose 89
Fiorentina 1 Kroldrup 50
Fiorentina 1 Kroldrup 50
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
AC Milan vs Manchester United highlights - UEFA Champions League
Brilliant game and a United win made it even better for me. Rooney scored 2 on the day when he was not even at his best. Enjoy the highlights:
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
off topic: Latest rock Supergroup - "Them Crooked Vultures"
I am not a huge Josh Homme fan barring selected QOSA material and my disappointment with the album is purely that Josh gets to write and sing all the material. Wonder what it would have been with Dave on the vocals? For QOSA fans this could be right up there with ‘Deaf..” and that’s precisely where the album fails for me. A lot of guitar work by Josh sounds too similar to what we have all heard before and it’s hard to comprehend either his vocals or his lyrics. The overall sound is more QOSA than either Nirvana or Zeppelin - an opportunity lost in my opinion.
There surely are some brilliant moments on this record too - especially on the song ‘Scumbag blues’ which by far is the best on the album. Some reminiscence of Zeppelin surely makes this my pick of the album. Jones is superb both on the bass and keyboard (which he rarely gets to play on the record) and so is Dave with Bonham like feel to his sound and rhythm. For a change, Josh with his falsetto sounds better than on any other track. To his credit however, his guitar playing is superb all through even though sometimes there are way too many riffs being overlapped for my liking. Maybe it’s just me with too much swamp rock in my veins these days.
I would have seriously fancied this album 10 years ago and it could still be good for many spins today but it would never make it to the top of my evening playlist barring a few selected tracks. Apart from ‘Scumbag blues’, I liked ‘Bandoliers’ simply because Josh Homme shows some vitality in his vocals along with a crisp riff which is not over the top as on most of the tracks. Listen to it purely for Dave’s brilliant drumming interleaved with Jones’s keyboard. ‘Elephants’ is one track that promises a great deal but fails to deliver in totality- still a very good number for headbanging- especially the initial salvo is huge on this track.
Overall, this is a decent rock record which would have been lost in oblivion if it had a different line up with no rock lineage. This is no Zeppelin or Nirvana record so keep your expectations in check and you could be pleasantly surprised.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Kings 11 is not for sale...
CNN-IBN had reported that Hero Honda had bought Kings Punjab earlier today however the report has been denied by both Kings Punjab and Hero Honda.
Punjab was purchased by bollywood actress Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman and Karan Paul for $76 million in 2008. Burman told television channel Headlines Today that there were no plans to sell in the near future.
Hero Honda, the world's second-larget manufacturer of two-wheelers, also issued a statement denying the reports. "The current media reports about Hero Honda buying stake in Kings XI Punjab is completely baseless and untrue. We have not had any discussion in this regard either," they said. "Hero Honda's association with IPL as an associate sponsor and the main team sponsor of Delhi Daredevils remains unchanged."
http://www.cricinfo.com/ipl2010/content/story/447698.html
Punjab was purchased by bollywood actress Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman and Karan Paul for $76 million in 2008. Burman told television channel Headlines Today that there were no plans to sell in the near future.
Hero Honda, the world's second-larget manufacturer of two-wheelers, also issued a statement denying the reports. "The current media reports about Hero Honda buying stake in Kings XI Punjab is completely baseless and untrue. We have not had any discussion in this regard either," they said. "Hero Honda's association with IPL as an associate sponsor and the main team sponsor of Delhi Daredevils remains unchanged."
http://www.cricinfo.com/ipl2010/content/story/447698.html
Monday, February 8, 2010
Men's Hockey World Cup 2010 - Delhi
After all the drama surrounding the Indian Hockey last month, the world cup is finally here. The tournament starts on 28th Feb and ends on 13 March 2010 in New Delhi. It would be cracker of a tournament and worth watching for any serious sports enthusiast. It's not very often that we get top international events in sports other than Cricket.
Here's the tournament Calendar and Ticketing details....
Here's the tournament Calendar and Ticketing details....
Friday, February 5, 2010
Ferdinand could repalce Terry as England captain
Capello has given strong indication that Ferdinand could lead England for the World Cup in South Africa.
"When I chose Terry as captain, I also selected a vice-captain and also named a third choice," said Capello. "There is no reason to change this decision. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the FA, particularly Lord David Triesman and Ian Watmore for allowing me to make this decision in my own time and in the best interest of the team."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/feb/05/john-terry-fabio-capello-england-captain
"When I chose Terry as captain, I also selected a vice-captain and also named a third choice," said Capello. "There is no reason to change this decision. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the FA, particularly Lord David Triesman and Ian Watmore for allowing me to make this decision in my own time and in the best interest of the team."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/feb/05/john-terry-fabio-capello-england-captain
John Terry sacked as England Captain
John Terry would not hold the trophy aloft this summer in South Africa even if England is able to do the unthinkable. Fabio Capello, the England manager, today made his decision of stripping Terry of his captaincy.
Capello said: "After much thought I have made the decision that it will be best for me to take the captaincy away from John Terry. As a captain with the team, Terry has displayed extremely positive behaviour," said Capello. "However, I have to take into account other considerations and what is best for all of the England squad. What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice and Terry was notified first."
Capello said: "After much thought I have made the decision that it will be best for me to take the captaincy away from John Terry. As a captain with the team, Terry has displayed extremely positive behaviour," said Capello. "However, I have to take into account other considerations and what is best for all of the England squad. What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice and Terry was notified first."
Sergio Canales could be the next big thing...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/
Watch some glimpses of this 'special' one from Spain:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Chelsea leaves the door wide open for United. Draw with Hull.
It got better for United last night as league leaders Chelsea were held to a draw by Hull City. This comes on the back of a super United win at the Emirates and it leaves just a two point gap at the top of the table. The weekend clash between Chelsea and Arsenal will now be even more intriguing.
If Arsenal is able to get even a point off Chelsea, United would be mighty pleased. This years title could come down to the game between United and Chelsea and what a match that would be.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/feb/02/hull-city-chelsea-premier-league
If Arsenal is able to get even a point off Chelsea, United would be mighty pleased. This years title could come down to the game between United and Chelsea and what a match that would be.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/feb/02/hull-city-chelsea-premier-league
Monday, February 1, 2010
Afridi caught cheating ... again ...
Yesterday was a day of exceptional sporting action - both individual and team - but it was also witness to one of the most unsporting of acts. While Federer rose above one and all in tennis greatness with his 16th Slam title, United were superb in their demolition of Arsenal in the biggest games of their season thus far.
While some great sport was happening around the world, one man was hell bent on grabbing the headlines for all the wrong reasons... Shahid Afridi, captain of Pakistan cricket team was caught cheating... he was trying to tamper the cricket ball....
what a cheat .. check the videos
what a fool.. with hundreds of cameras around he decides to eat the ball. he has been caught enough times to deserve a much bigger punishment. Whats it with a 2 match ban.. quite ridiculous since he was also the captain of his team ....
he was equally foolish a few years back ... this time its the pitch.
While some great sport was happening around the world, one man was hell bent on grabbing the headlines for all the wrong reasons... Shahid Afridi, captain of Pakistan cricket team was caught cheating... he was trying to tamper the cricket ball....
what a cheat .. check the videos
what a fool.. with hundreds of cameras around he decides to eat the ball. he has been caught enough times to deserve a much bigger punishment. Whats it with a 2 match ban.. quite ridiculous since he was also the captain of his team ....
he was equally foolish a few years back ... this time its the pitch.
Friday, January 29, 2010
BBC SPORTDAQ: Sports Celebrity Stock Exchange
A friend of mine has introduced me to this online celebrity stock exchange game called SPORTDAQ. I have recently signed up and it appears to be quite appealing and addictive. I have checked prices of my portfolio picks a few times since buying them a few minutes ago and the fun part is I don’t really feel the pinch if Rooney goes down a little while Wenger gains... It’s just a game after all..
I would urge everyone to come on board and give it a try. In case you join the game please be kind enough to post your ID’s so we can have a league of our own going.
Read the details about the game below and follow the link to register and start playing …
What is Sportdaq?
SPORTDAQ is an online sports celebrity stock exchange game. Instead of shares in companies you buy shares in sports stars (players from various sports who are listed on the game exchange). To play you have to sign up. Once you're signed up we'll give you a cool ten thousand pounds (that's Sportdaq pounds, not real cash!).
The aim of the game: to make as much profit as you can by buying and selling 'shares' in listed sports stars. The person with the highest weekly percentage gain is crowned Top Trader.
HOW CAN YOU MAKE MONEY?
1) Dividends: Every day we count how much press coverage each celeb gets. Then on Thursday the shares you own will pay out a dividend, depending on how much press coverage those sports stars received. The more press coverage a celeb gets, the more money you make. To get the full pay-out you have to own the celeb from Monday night to Thursday morning.
2) Capital Gains: Just like in the real world, share prices rise and fall as demand for them changes - so as well as receiving dividends, you can make money by day-trading and buying low (when demand for a specific celeb is low) and selling high (as the celeb gets more press coverage and the demand for them increases). Prices are updated every 20 minutes so you can make or lose money on a celeb very quickly.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sportdaq/insideline/howtoplay.shtml
I would urge everyone to come on board and give it a try. In case you join the game please be kind enough to post your ID’s so we can have a league of our own going.
Read the details about the game below and follow the link to register and start playing …
What is Sportdaq?
SPORTDAQ is an online sports celebrity stock exchange game. Instead of shares in companies you buy shares in sports stars (players from various sports who are listed on the game exchange). To play you have to sign up. Once you're signed up we'll give you a cool ten thousand pounds (that's Sportdaq pounds, not real cash!).
The aim of the game: to make as much profit as you can by buying and selling 'shares' in listed sports stars. The person with the highest weekly percentage gain is crowned Top Trader.
HOW CAN YOU MAKE MONEY?
1) Dividends: Every day we count how much press coverage each celeb gets. Then on Thursday the shares you own will pay out a dividend, depending on how much press coverage those sports stars received. The more press coverage a celeb gets, the more money you make. To get the full pay-out you have to own the celeb from Monday night to Thursday morning.
2) Capital Gains: Just like in the real world, share prices rise and fall as demand for them changes - so as well as receiving dividends, you can make money by day-trading and buying low (when demand for a specific celeb is low) and selling high (as the celeb gets more press coverage and the demand for them increases). Prices are updated every 20 minutes so you can make or lose money on a celeb very quickly.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sportdaq/insideline/howtoplay.shtml
Nadal injury : Official Statement says he will be out for 4 weeks
Nadal has been advised a two week complete rest and at least a month away from the game after a medical assessment in Spain. The official statement informed that he will miss up to 4 weeks of tennis but the relief is that this is not the reoccurrence of his tendonitis problem that kept him out of Wimbledon last year.
It's not as bad as I had initially feared in my previous post but it will still keep him out of any competitive tennis for at least a month. I hope he is back to full fitness at the earliest though his long term career prospects would depend on how he handles his game and makes required adjustments.
"For me it is more important to play well again and to have the good feelings on the court that I had in Abu Dhabi, Doha and also at the Australian Open where I played at the highest level.", Nadal said.
Dr Angel Ruiz-Cotorro, who examined Nadal's injury, said the four-time French Open winner would have to rest for two weeks before he "steadily resumes his sporting activity".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8486448.stm
It's not as bad as I had initially feared in my previous post but it will still keep him out of any competitive tennis for at least a month. I hope he is back to full fitness at the earliest though his long term career prospects would depend on how he handles his game and makes required adjustments.
"For me it is more important to play well again and to have the good feelings on the court that I had in Abu Dhabi, Doha and also at the Australian Open where I played at the highest level.", Nadal said.
Dr Angel Ruiz-Cotorro, who examined Nadal's injury, said the four-time French Open winner would have to rest for two weeks before he "steadily resumes his sporting activity".
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8486448.stm
Nadal knee Injury scare deepens. Could keep him out much longer.
Rafael Nadal had to retire midway through the quarter finals against Murray but he had appeared upbeat about his recovery. He had said, "I am not worried, I just have a little tweak and I hope to have recovered in a week or even less,".
Recent update from Nadal camp suggests that Rafa is going to come out with an official statement later in the day. The whole business of making an official release about his injury suggests that it could be much worse that initially suspected. It might keep him out for far longer than the one week he had initially thought.
Will update as soon as the statement is out but if it turns out to be much severe it would be a huge loss to the tour. He could be out long enough to even miss French which possibly would make Roger Federer a top contender in Paris. Could it be all 4 for Roger this year. We will wait and see ...
Make sure to catch the Aussie Open finals between Roger and Murray this sunday.
Recent update from Nadal camp suggests that Rafa is going to come out with an official statement later in the day. The whole business of making an official release about his injury suggests that it could be much worse that initially suspected. It might keep him out for far longer than the one week he had initially thought.
Will update as soon as the statement is out but if it turns out to be much severe it would be a huge loss to the tour. He could be out long enough to even miss French which possibly would make Roger Federer a top contender in Paris. Could it be all 4 for Roger this year. We will wait and see ...
Make sure to catch the Aussie Open finals between Roger and Murray this sunday.
Australian Open radio
Tennis fans who can't get to a TV for the live telecast can now listen in to the live radio coverage of Australian Open at:
http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/index.html
Federer v TSonga is live now .... enjoy ..
http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/index.html
Federer v TSonga is live now .... enjoy ..
Thursday, January 28, 2010
3D TV becomes a reality. Sky set to telecast United v Arsenal in 3D this weekend
3D TV appears to have finally arrived with Sky sports deciding to broadcast the Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester United in 3D this weekend. This telecast would only be aired at select pubs in UK which have been fitted with 3D ready screens. Sky expects to make 3D TV experience publicly available very soon however there are concerns over both the cost of viewer equipment as well as the gear required to record and telecast images in 3D.
Some more exciting news along with this EPL initiative by Sky is that Sony has also agreed with FIFA to record some of the football world cup matches in 3D later this year in South Africa.
I am not sure about the cost and availability of 3D TV’s as well as the preparedness of broadcasters at this time but whenever it comes, it would be a game changer forever.
ESPN will unveil it's 3D network in 2010 as well. It will showcase a minimum of 85 live sporting events during its first year, beginning June 11 with the first 2010 FIFA World Cup match, featuring South Africa versus Mexico.
http://sportsbizfreak.blogspot.com/2010/01/arsenal-vs-manchester-united-in-3d.html
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4796555
Some more exciting news along with this EPL initiative by Sky is that Sony has also agreed with FIFA to record some of the football world cup matches in 3D later this year in South Africa.
I am not sure about the cost and availability of 3D TV’s as well as the preparedness of broadcasters at this time but whenever it comes, it would be a game changer forever.
ESPN will unveil it's 3D network in 2010 as well. It will showcase a minimum of 85 live sporting events during its first year, beginning June 11 with the first 2010 FIFA World Cup match, featuring South Africa versus Mexico.
http://sportsbizfreak.blogspot.com/2010/01/arsenal-vs-manchester-united-in-3d.html
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4796555
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