Archive for October, 2006

“Il Grillo” ha vinto nel Giro di Lombardia

Monday, October 30th, 2006

Per Camilla Mancini
Il Sabato 14 Ottobre, l’ultima corsa della stagione di Ciclismo Europeo 2006 ha trascorso in Lombardia. Dopo 245 chilometri tra Mendrisio e Como, il vincitore della gara è stato Paolo Bettini, Campione Olimpico 2004 e Campione del Mondo 2006; conosciuto anche come Il Grillo per il suo stile d’attacare e andare a grande […]

Merriman tested positive for steroids.

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

By Cindy Ferguson

San Diego Chargers 22 year old linebacker Shawne Merriman, last year’s NFL Defensive Rookie  of the year, will miss four games due to suspension for violating the NFL’s steroids and related substances policy according to various reports and sources.
Both samples returned positive with no doubt that they were for steroids and not for […]

Truth or Cheat?

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

By Cindy Ferguson
Just a bit of dirt or a cheat to tie the series? A good question with a lot of mystery involved and odd answers; whatever the matter it was a dirty Sunday night.
TV cameras captured dirt or a brown looking type of substance on Kenny Rogers pitching hand. Cardinals stated that his pitches […]

“Il Grillo” won the Giro di Lombardia

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

By Camilla Mancini
The Cycling Pro Tour of Lombardy was raced during last Saturday, 14th October. After the 245 kilometers traveled, in the one-day race, the winner was the World and Olympic Champion, Paolo Bettini, also known as “Il Grillo” (the cricket) for his sprinting style.
Bettini reached the line with eyes full of tears, as he […]

An amazing ending at Monday Night!

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

By Jill Woods
This is one of the few amazing things that can happen in a football game, when the Bears beat the Cardinals after losing the game for 20 points.
On the first quarter of the game, the team was not in a good shape; Rex Grossman overthrew a wide-open Bernard Berrian for a sure TD, […]

T.O.’s unfamous return to Lincoln Financial Field

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

By Marshall Smith
It was an unpleasant return for T.O. to his former home field.
Terrell Owens, the former star for the Philadelphia Eagles, is now playing for the Dallas Cowboys, and last Sunday was his first visit in almost a year to the Lincoln Financial Field in Philly.
While T.O. was just warming up and catching some […]

NBA’s Preseason PR Tour in Europe

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

By Ally White
Tony Parker missed his chance to play for his country this summer, a broken finger kept him out of the world championships in August, but he wouldn’t miss the chance to play for the home fans in two cities. Now the San Antonio Spurs’ guard is getting a chance to play in his […]

Bernardini and Lava Man, favorites to win the $5 million Classic

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

By Marshall Smith
The Breeder’s classic that will be held in November, will feature a duel between east coast’s sensation Bernardini vs. West Coast star Lava Man.
Last Saturday, Bernardini achieved a victory at Belmont Park and obtained the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup, while at the same time, at Santa Anita, Lava Man won the $500,000 […]

Changes for the Houston Astros

Thursday, October 5th, 2006

By Julie Smith 
The Houston Astros extended Phil Garner’s contract for one more year so he will manage the team through the 2008 season. The contract establishes that his duties with the Astros will conclude after the next season.
Tim Purpura who is the team’s General Manager said he feels very comfortable working with Garner and that […]

Official NFL games to be held outside the US

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006

By Marshall Smith
NFL Owners are looking forward to play outside the United States; they will consider this possibility next month and if approved, two official games a year will be held starting with contests in Canada, Mexico, Britain and Germany.
This is not new, as the league has played several exhibition games overseas for the past […]