Posted on Feb 08, 2008 under Uncategorized |
Curling is that new sport that everyone is trying to figure out. They slide the little pots down the ice to strategically places in front of the large circle at the other end so they can keep their opponent out of the circle. The teams go back and forth with each player getting two pots to throw at a time while two other team members sweep the ice to make the pot go faster or slower so they can get it placed where they need it to be.
All of this is quite hard to do. It really works the muscles and you have to be in great shape to be walking on the ice and sweeping at the same time. Trying to learn how to throw the pots so they curl just right is an art form. You kinda swing back with the pot and then let it pull you forward so you can slide behind it and position it where you want it to go. Most of the players liken the balance you need to playing Twister on an oil slicked canvas.
Curling originated in the 1500’s in Scotland. They were famous for playing on frozen streams. The surface used in competition is 146 feet long and every pot travels at least three quarters of that distance. Getting it to line up right is another month of practice. Watch it on TV if you can, you will see it is a tremendously athletic sport.
Posted on Feb 05, 2008 under Uncategorized |
The Detroit Lions are rebuilding their football team for next season. This season went downhill as one of their quarterbacks injured his knee at training camp. This took him out for the season due to he had to have surgery.
After making a record of seventy one touchdowns, running 5,100 yards, and being in five Pro Bowls, Mile Alstott of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is retiring. He had to stay on the bench for most of 2007 because of a neck injury at training camp for The Wide World of Sports.
The FA cup over in England has been a hot ticket lately. Arsenal is going up against their arch nemesis, Manchester United. Manchester is the current leader, but it could be anyone’s game. This is an event you don’t want to miss.
The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a new head coach. They have set their sights on Steve Spagnuolo. Spagnuolo is taking the high roads and focusing on getting through the playoffs before meeting up wit the Falcon owners. He has led the New York Giants to three wins in a row and not considered a hot commodity. The Falcons seem to be chomping at the bit to get a hold of this guy for the head coaching position.
Posted on Feb 02, 2008 under Soccer |
Africa Cup of Nations (ANC) is the main International Association of Football and it started in 1957. It is held after every two years and they started with 4 teams but now 15 teams play this league. Egypt is the top team among al and won the tournament for 5 times, next comes Cameroon and Ghana at second place with four cups each. This tournament has started in January with full enthusiasm and joy. It is shown on national television and now it’s gaining more audiences as its way to the finals. There are players with their extra ordinary performances have gain popularity among masses; above all Samuel Eto’o is on the top of the list with 15 goals. Eto’o has also won the title of “Footballer of the Year” for three times. Cameroon has won four times out of five time appearances in the Final matches of Africa cup of nation. While, Samuel Eto’o is on his way to breaking the record of goal scoring if Cameroon survive in Africa Cup of Nations. It all happened when Cameroon won the last match and now only last eight matches are left of 2008 Africa Cup. Eto’o’s 15th record-breaking goal was after penalty on 27 minutes and Cameroon won by 2-0.
