Archive for September, 2008
Ljubicic knocked out
The pool of former champions at the Open de Moselle was halved on Tuesday when Ivan Ljubicic was ousted 6-1 7-6 (7-4) by Romania’s Victor Hanescu in the first round.
Palkina stuns Govortsova
Qualifier Ksenia Palkina sprung the surprise of the first round at the Tashkent Open on Tuesday as she knocked out second seed Olga Govortsova.
Venus makes winning return
Venus Williams made her first appearance since the US Open and looked far from rusty as he cast aside German wild card Anna-Lena Groenfeld 6-1 6-2 in the first round of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
Kirilenko crashes
Maria Kirilenko was one of the big names to be humbled in the first round of the Japan Open, downed by Klara Zakopalova.
Pau Gasol returned to training with the Lakers
This was, without doubt, an intense summer for Pau Gasol. In recent months, the Catalan managed to be a finalist with the Lakers in the NBA and also won the silver medal with the Spanish national team basketball.
Now and then a brief rest, the man returned to training with his club in [...]
Africa is on WTA radar screen - Stuttgart hope for right new formula
Stuttgart - Serena Williams will have to wait a little
longer for a tournament in Africa while organizers of
Tsonga beats Djokovic to win his first career ATP title
Tsonga, ranked No. 20 in the world, saved two break points in the final game, falling to his knees in joy after the hard-fought victory, which came in 92 minutes.
Safina Rebounds After She Almost Quit
She has won 42 of her last 47 matches, climbed to number three in the rankings, and could be number one by the end of the season.
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Ginobili continues recovery as Spurs kick off camp
There was no noticeable limp when Manu Ginobili walked into the San Antonio Spurs training facility Monday.
Serena Williams feels the heat in race for 2008 number one
Stuttgart - Serena Williams aims to close the year on a high but the American’s world number one ranking is
Rafael Nadal To Take Over Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal is the new Wimbledon champion. He defeated world’s number one tennis player Roger Federer last Sunday. It is the first time Rafael Nadal won the Wimbledon title after winning four consecutive French Open titles. The match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer lasted almost five hours dethroning five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Feder
Tsonga Beats Djokovic to Win Thailand Open
Tsonga overcame a hail of topspin forehands from Djokovic, picking off the Serb with a combination of powerful serves.
Jankovic Beats Kuznetsova to Win China Open
The 23-year-old Serb looked confident in the final of the $600,000 Beijing tournament.
Sean’s muscle weight gain review
If you look at it, lifting weights didn’t do a thing to stunt the growth of Shaquille O’Neal, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Michael Vick, etc.
Nadal remains top of ATP tennis rankings
Hamburg - Rafael Nadal of Spain maintains top spot ahead
of former number one Roger Federer in an unchanged
Serena Williams heads virtually unchanged women’s tennis rankings
Hamburg - US Open champion Serena Williams continues to head
a virtually unchanged women’s tennis rankings issued on Monday
Rafael Nadal Yachting Butt Naked
As if Rafael Nadal’s tight capri-like pants were not revealing enough… We knew the guy’s got all the right muscles in all the right places – but here he is caught off guard aboard a Princess V45 V Class sports yacht. And check the link below if you wanna see how it looks inside. We know you enjoy gawking.
Spa Getaway at Casanova by Rafael Hotels in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain (PRWEB) September 29, 2008 — After exploring the city of Barcelona, guests can indulge in spa treatments and rest their tired little feet at Stone Spa, an enclave of pampering and…
Singapore Grand Prix - The Chronicle
He finished the first GP night of history, and has left us an exciting race from start to finish, on an impressive urban design, just the opposite of what was the Grand Prix of Valencia.
From Japan 2006 did not see a Renault at the top of the drawer and more than a year that Alonso not crossed the finish line in first position. Williams achieved his first podium since March in Australia, with Nico Rosberg in second place, Lewis Hamilton and closing the podium, pulling calculator thinking of the leadership of the world.
Fernando Alonso has managed to deal with all situations and change their bad luck of the grade on a superb result, thanks to his mastery at the wheel.
The output was produced without incident with Felipe Massa keeping the front of the stage without problems, rear, Lewis Hamilton was second. Heikki Kovalainen lost two positions and Fernando Alonso made a good start ahead of a 3 car.
By that time, the race unfolded smoothly until Nelsinho Piquet had an accident on lap 14 to hit the wall, causing the exit the Safety Car. Moments before Alonso had made his first stop, unlike other rivals. At the opening of the pit lane, Massa, Hamilton and Räikkönen came at a time, having to wait behind Kimi Felipe to make his stop. Everything seemed to proceed normally until Massa went out with the hose laying.
What seemed an a priori failure of the Brazilian pilot, then was informed that it was a serious error of his team. Ferrari uses a traffic light instead of the typical “Lollipop” in the pitstops. This can be up to a tenth quicker than the old system, but it is also more risky. On this day, the light was green ahead of time for Massa. Felipe decided to leave. And the hose and a mechanic with him.
The Brazilian pilot had to stop at the end of the pit lane to be removed and then continued their march. He had entered the pits leading the race. I walked out on the last.
Although the nightmare of Massa just not there. Laps after announcing an investigation and was penalized with a drive-through.
During the Safety Car period as both Nico Rosberg Robert Kubica made his pit stops when the lane was closed, the two pilots would be punished. The Department of Career took too long to warn thereby Rosberg was favored because he was several laps leading the race, which enabled him to gain a certain advantage that left him in advantageous position to meet the penalty.
< > All these incidents led to Alonso took the lead of the race on lap 33, the first time since Brazil 2007, followed by Nico Rosberg, David Coulthard and Lewis Hamilton.
When Alonso appeared to have an important cushion, with all made the pit stops, on lap 51 Felipe Massa horns on the curve before the tunnel and then Adrian Sutil hit the wall, causing the second exit of the Safety Car. Only 10 laps remaining and Fernando Alonso saw his lead reduced to zero. That the Safety Car was only two laps on the circuit. The race was relaunched and the Spanish pilot was able to maintain and increase their advantage over their pursuers, thus ensuring a masterful victory for the Spaniard, starting from the 15th position.
Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton were devoted to maintaining the podium positions, while Kimi Räikkönen hit the wall after leaving the spat by the pianos, much feared, chicane number 10. This is the fourth consecutive race without scoring and Finnish Ferrari driver comes out without any point of the event in Asia.
In the World Pilots, Lewis Hamilton is increasing the gap to Felipe Massa at 7 points, which leaves some cushion to face the last three races of the season.
The next visit Japan, a GP who may be accompanied by rain and, perhaps, is critical to the fight for the world.
The mass uprooting of gasoline hose
The traffic signal had been green and mechanics had not finished removing the hose. This was what happened. These points can cost you the world.
Indeed, Fernando Alonso won his first race this remporada against all odds, leaving from the post 15.
Fantasy Sports Addiction Claims Another Company Victim
SoccerPro.com launches Goalmouth Scramble podcast to cover largest soccer sim game - SoccerManager, all on company time. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)
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South African Bank Launches 2010 World Cup Good News Community
FNB has launched Shine 2010, an online social networking platform which offers a place for South Africans to congregate, learn and communicate in the run-up to the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1072114.htm
Vann Jernigan Florist Announces 2008 Olympic Bouquet
Vann Jernigan Florist creates 2008 Olympic Bouquet replica for sports fans. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209224.htm
MyPointPool.com Offer Users Chance to Compete Against Former NFL Players for Super Bowl Trip
Online football pool fans to have opportunity to compete directly against retired NFL greats for Super Bowl Trip including NFL Charities golf tournament spot. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1301354.htm
