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Saturday, February 28, 2009

HARRY: SEMI SUCCESS CRUCIAL - Sporting Life



Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits he would be staring at relegation if his side were not playing Manchester United in the Carling Cup final this weekend. Spurs were two minutes away from an embarrassing semi-final defeat to Burnley, letting slip a
Source: www.sportinglife.com

WEMBLEY COUNTDOWN: United line-up includes a tantalising blend - Hampstead & Highgate Express
Simon Jackson profiles United's likely line-up to face Tottenham A TANTALISING blend of age and youth is likely to feature in the Manchester United line-up that takes on the Spurs in Sunday's Carling Cup final at Wembley. Sir Alex Ferguson has used
Source: www.hamhigh.co.uk

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur: The Road to Wembley - Bleacherreport.com
It is the Carling Cup final tomorrow and I can't wait, here is how both teams got to the final. Both teams joined the competition in the third round. Ronaldo returned for United from injury, it was as if he hadn't been away, he scored a goal in the
Source: bleacherreport.com

Roman blasts 'arrogant' Berbatov - TEAMtalk
Spurs take on Berbatov's Manchester United in Sunday's Carling Cup final and there has been bad blood between Spurs supporters and Berbatov since the Bulgarian's acrimonious departure in the summer. Pavlyuchenko has launched a scathing attack on
Source: www.teamtalk.com

Pavlyuchenko brands Berbatov an ''arrogant snob'' - ESPN.com
Russian Pavlyuchenko was brought in to replace Berbatov when the Bulgaria international quit White Hart Lane and moved to Manchester United on the final day of the transfer window last summer. Far from being an admirer of Berbatov, Pavlyuchenko has
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Manchester United can win the quadruple, says Wayne Rooney - Daily Telegraph
United face Tottenham in the Carling Cup final this weekend in their first chance of domestic silverware before they attempt to clinch the Premier League and Champions League titles as well as the FA Cup. The Old Trafford club have already won the
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk


The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be evil. - Heywood Hale Brown

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Mother Teresa There is more hunger for love


Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.



One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade and a package of garden seeds. - Dan Bennett

Sunday, February 22, 2009

The Debate: who should be ChelseaâEURs manager next year?



Guus Hiddink appears intent on life taken at face value when he says that he will not be in charge of Chelsea next season, so once come newly thoughts turnabout to the identity of the clubâs next manager.

You always feel certain where you stand with Roy Keane
Tony Cascarino 1: European exam for dormitory sides Queen's Received Pronunciation clubs have enjoyed ample times in the Champions League in recent senescence, but I feel that week could be a really tricky one . . . 2: Continentâs big guns are firing . . .

Newcastle gather Viduka to play major role in relegation battle
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Rough and smooth mix
Hawthorn forward Jarryd Roughead says a full, injury-handout ride lunch pre-season is behind his flying go ahead with to the year.

McDonald nets against former club Motherwell in Celtic draw
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Supporters jeer Marseille players after draw - Reuters
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A dozen conditions why Liverpool have blown the title
Bill Edgar 12: Points swing from Liverpool to Manchester United in 12 league willings since the initiate of December 2: Goalless draws in Arsenalâs former two cabin league pluckies; there had dead none in their previous 58 3: The Coca-Cola Championshipâs


Noting his mother's visit to Las Vegas the weekend before she died. "She got to go to heaven four days early." - President Bill Clinton

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Half the costs of illness


Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
Half the costs of illness are wasted on conditions that could be prevented. from the book"Total Wellness."



The race is not always to the swift nor the battle to the strong -- but that's the way to bet it. Author: Damon Runyon

Friday, February 20, 2009

4. Berbatov's tribute to Scholes



DIMITAR Berbatov has claimed Manchester United have a unexampled talent in midfield maestro Paul Scholes.

2010 globe Cup tickets on sale
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Rafael Benitez tells rivals: don't fear Manchester United
Rafael Bentez has sent out a note to the rest of the Barclays Premier League, urging spare teams not to be intimidated by Manchester Uniteds reputation as untouchables.

5. O'Brien's stretched lay-off
BOLTON have written off Joey O'Brien for the next two months as the unlucky Irishman recovers from knee surgery. But Wanderers believe he could play some factor in their Premier League movement before the end of the season.

2. Fergie's pride in Scholes
SIR Alex Ferguson is proud to still have Paul Scholes at Manchester United.

PREMIER pronouncement Manchester United appearing equaling a juggernaut
LONDON It is not so lots a question of when Manchester United will give up anew in the Premier League, as when it will unvaried concede a goal.

Carlos Tevez wants to stay at Manchester United despite offers
Carlos Tvez has described Manchester United as the optimum team in the microcosm, but he is continuing to contemplate a future beyond Old Trafford, with the impasse ended his transfer negotiations leaving him to ponder the offers that his advisers are

Monarch boys ousted in state soccer
The two teams combined for dependable one shot on goal -- a harmless enduring effort by Monarch -- and didn't come close to sniffing a goal. next the lights went down, and Palm Harbor woke up.

Galaxy warn Milan concluded Beckham
Beckham is currently on a short-term jawbone with Milan which is due to expire on March 9 but his impact in Serie A has vintage such that they are now seeing to keep him at the San Siro for longer.


"Why otherwise would that dignified fellow dressed like a banker be sitting at a machine murmuring; "Talk to me baby, I know you understand my needs." - Roger Fleming "Gambling is a principle inherent in nature." - Edmund Burke, House of Commons speech (1780)

Thursday, February 19, 2009

People who are always taking care of their


People who are always taking care of their health are like misers who are hoarding a treasure which they have never spirit enough to enjoy.
- Laurence Sterne



"If I had the money and the drinking capacity, I'd probably live at a roulette table and let my life go to hell." - Michael Ventura

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Schmeichel hails Man Utd defence



Former Old Trafford keeper Peter Schmeichel has hailed Manchester United's defence as 'the ace in the nature' and praised Nemanja Vidic. United have gone 13 Premier League nervies out-of-doors conceding, taking a firm grip of the title race in the process.

Man United out to extend lead
With striker Wayne Rooney back from injury, Manchester United has a at random to take full supervision of the Premier League title race today when the defending champions host Fulham in a rescheduled game.

Pantelis: We still believe
Three days out from Saturday's A-League preliminary final, Adelaide United vice-captain Lucas Pantelis says the team has not lost its belief and morale is at a eminent going into the match with Queensland Roar.

Football: duration to look elsewhere for help
MALAYSIAN football should forget its tried-and-declined gimmicks of hiring correct Queen's Received Standard coaches and adopting Queen's Standard Received Pronunciation training methods.

Schmeichel revels in Man Utd run
Former Old Trafford keeper Peter Schmeichel has hailed Manchester United's defence as 'the crowing in the microcosm' and praises Nemanja Vidic. United have gone 13 Premier League dauntlesss beyond conceding, taking a firm grip of the title race in the process.

Barry Urged To proof New Deal
Stand-in captain Barry was suspended for the FA Cup fifth-round reversal at Everton on Sunday after picking up five yellow cards that season.

FOOTBALL: FAM requirements drastic game to ensure change
THE Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) technical committee meets tomorrow to decide on vital matters regarding the state of football in Malaysia.

Comair banks on soccer and rugby internationals
THE cosmopolitan economic crisis has resulted in fewer ecumenical passengers, said JSE-listed airline Comair.


"Luck sometimes visits a fool, but it never sits down with him." - German Proverb "No gulls, no luck." - French Proverb

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

To feel keenly the poetry of a morning's


To feel keenly the poetry of a morning's roses, one has to have just escaped from the claws of this vulture which we call sickness.
- Henri Frederic Amiel



"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit." - R. E. Shay

Monday, February 16, 2009

Swansea City boss excited by Manchester United chance - FansFC.com



Roberto Martinez would love to welcome the English and European champions to the Liberty Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-finals, although he knows a tough replay against Fulham stands in the way. "It's a fantastic draw," Martinez told the Evening Post
Source: www.fansfc.com

FA Cup Preview: Derby County - Manchester United - Goal.com
Not many teams beat Manchester United twice in a season, but the Rams can add their name to this exclusive list on Sunday if they upset the odds once again. The last time they met at Pride Park was the first leg of the Carling Cup semi final showdown
Source: www.goal.com

Derby's Robbie Savage denies spat with Manchester United's Cristiano - Daily Telegraph
The pair clashed in the first half of the match played at Pride Park after Savage got the better of Ronaldo in a tussle which left the Portuguese World Player of the Year on his knees. Appearing agitated, pictures show Ronaldo spitting in Savage's
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk


"The rulers of the country generally believed that betting eliminates strikes. Men had to work in order to gamble." - Michael Ondaatje, Running the Family

Sunday, February 15, 2009

SOCCER COPA LATINA - Miami Herald



Like most Copa Latina teams, Soccer Locker is in a get-acquainted mode during the first round of matches. For a relatively new group of players, Soccer Locker looked convincing in its tournament opener Saturday afternoon at Ted Hendricks Stadium
Source: www.miamiherald.com

Pirates, Hornets meet in Friday's semifinal - News Leader
The Pirate boys soccer team defeated P.K. Yonge 4-1 Thursday night in Gainesville to advance to the regional semifinals Tuesday, but that's where the Pirates' season ended. The Fernandina Beach High School boys soccer team lost 3-0 to the host Bolles
Source: www.fbnewsleader.com

David's future is with AC Milan - The Sun
Galaxy have ordered Beckham to return to Major League Soccer when his loan spell with Milan ends next month. But Gullit, who managed Becks in America, claims the club cannot afford to have an unhappy player on their books. The Dutchman said: "From a
Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Victory rallies to keep Hernandez - Age
Vidmar to stay coach of Adelaide despite sledge London Hat-trick welcome for Guus ITALY Beckham hope SPAIN Barca's run ends ITALY Lazio, Napoli hit SCOTLAND Inverness draws ENGLAND City loses on road MELBOURNE Victory is desperate to retain the
Source: www.theage.com.au

SOCCER ROUNDUP - Northwest Arkansas News
TEXARKANA - The Heritage War Eagles picked up two wins Saturday at the Razorback Invitational. The War Eagles beat El Dorado 2-1 for their first varsity soccer victory and then stayed alive in loser's bracket play by beating host Texarkana on penalty
Source: www.nwanews.com

EUROPEAN SOCCER - Javno
The 62-year-old Dutchman will manage Premier League Chelsea until the end of the season after taking over last week from the sacked Luiz Felipe Scolari. "I think I will quit in the summer of 2010 after the World Cup," Hiddink told the Sunday Mirror
Source: www.javno.com


They were burying a high-roller in Las Vegas and a few of his gambling cronies were gathered grave side when the minister said; "Gus is merely sleeping." His best friend was heard muttering: "I've got a hundred that says he's dead." - Canada Bill Jones, Legendary Three-card Monte Dealer

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Soccer-Swiss championship results and standings - ESPN.com



Feb 14 - Swiss championship results and standings on Saturday Aarau 0 Neuchatel Xamax 0 FC Zurich 0 AC Bellinzona 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 FC Zurich 20 13 5 2 44 18 44 2 Basel 19 12 2 5 38 24 38 3 Young Boys 19 10 5 4 40 23 35 4 Grasshoppers 18
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Beckham to Rejoin Galaxy in Absence of AC Milan Bid (Update3) - Bloomberg
Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- David Beckham will rejoin the Los Angeles Galaxy next month after AC Milan declined to make a higher bid before a deadline passed for reaching an agreement to acquire the English midfielder. Beckham, 33, told the Galaxy he
Source: www.bloomberg.com

Beckham`s Milan Move Dead As Bid Deadline Passes - Javno
AC Milan`s Beckham reacts during their Italian Serie A soccer match against Reggina at the San Siro stadium in Milan AC Milan`s Beckham reacts during their Italian Serie A soccer match against Reggina at the San Siro stadium in Milan David Beckham's
Source: www.javno.com

Voronin Bayern double takes Hertha to the top - ESPN.com
Andriy Voronin struck twice to steer Hertha Berlin to a 2-1 win at home to Bayern Munich and take his team top of the Bundesliga on Saturday. Hoffenheim, who lost 4-1 against Bayer Leverkusen on Friday, are second on 39 points, one behind the new
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

PHOTOS: SOI Leader, "Straight Arrows" team up for school supply - Newsblaze.com
BAGHDAD - Col. Yassim (white shirt), Yarmouk Sons of Iraq, speaks with a school administrator in the Mansour district of northwest Baghdad, while conducting a school supply delivery. SOI security members and Soldiers of the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field
Source: newsblaze.com

Soccer-Portsmouth beat Manchester City to end slump - ESPN.com
LONDON, Feb 14 - Portsmouth emerged from their recent slump to beat Manchester City 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, their first match since Tony Adams was sacked as manager. Goals from defenders Glen Johnson and Hermann Hreidarsson eased the
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Soccer coach’s coach rape conviction overturned - Patriot Ledger
Former Notre Dame Academy soccer coach Jose M. Arana is now awaiting a new trial. Pointing to multiple trial errors, the state supreme court has thrown out rape convictions from 2007 against the Venezuelan native. Arana was a coach at the Catholic
Source: www.patriotledger.com


"If I lose today, I can look forward to winning tomorrow, and if I win today, I can expect to lose tomorrow. A sure thing is no fun." - Chico Marx "He had the calm confidence of a Christian with four aces." - Mark Twain

Friday, February 13, 2009

Dr.Karl Menninger Love cures people — both the


Dr.Karl Menninger
Love cures people — both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.



"I am sorry I have not learned to play cards. It is very useful in life. It generates kindness and consolidates society." - Samuel Johnson

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Lyon looks for hut win against Le Havre



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We wish to get back on track - Rosslee
There will no emotion lost on Valentines Day when Ajax Cape Town play Amazulu on Saturday 14 February 2009 at the Athlone Stadium. The game starts at 18h00.

Hiddink meets Chelsea team
NEW Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink met his players for the first juncture yesterday at the club's Cobham training headquarters.


"When I played pool I was like a good psychiatrist. I cured 'em of all their daydreams and delusions. - Minnesota Fats

Sunday, February 08, 2009

Nathaniel Hawthorne A bodily disease, which we look


Nathaniel Hawthorne
A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual past



The point is that it looks like gambling because the language of the game is money. - Alvarez

Saturday, February 07, 2009

In order to change we must be sick


In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.
- Author Unknown



"Fortune always will confer an aura - Of worth, unworthily; and in this world - The lucky person passes for a genius." - Euripedes

Friday, February 06, 2009

Michael Miller, MD, F.A.C.C., Center for Preventive Cardiology


Michael Miller, MD, F.A.C.C., Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center
It may be possible to incorporate laugher into daily activities, just as is done with other heart-healthy activities, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. The recommendation for a healthy heart may one day be exercise, eat right and laugh a few times a day.



"I love Vegas. God knows that I know how to find my way around the buffets in Las Vegas." - Rick Majerus, Utah Utes college basketball coach

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Nathaniel Hawthorne A bodily disease, which we look


Nathaniel Hawthorne
A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual past



"It is the mark of an inexperienced man not to believe in luck." - Joseph Conrad

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

I reckon being ill as one of the


I reckon being ill as one of the great pleasures of life, provided one is not too ill and is not obliged to work till one is better.
- Samuel Butler, The Way of All Flesh, 1903



"Blackjack is the only casino game an amateur can learn to play and at which he can definitely win." - Lawrence Revere, author, Playing Blackjack as a Business

Monday, February 02, 2009

Doc Childre and Howard Martin, The HeartMath Solution


Doc Childre and Howard Martin, The HeartMath Solution
Our mental and emotional diets determine our overall energy levels, health, and well-being to a far greater extent than most people realize. Every thought and feeling, no matter how big or small, impacts our inner energy reserves.



"Even as I approach the gambling hall, as soon as I hear, two rooms away, the jingle of money poured out on the table, I almost go into convulsions." - Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Gambler (1867)

Sunday, February 01, 2009

Chicago 122 Phoenix 111 - USA Today



10:35 1 5 PHO: Shaquille O'Neal free throw good PHOENIX (AP) -Owner Jerry Reinsdorf has seen the Bulls win two in a row since he called his team a a ``disaster'' and ``embarrassing.'' His critique seems to be getting results. The Bulls their third
Source: www.usatoday.com

Soccer-Serie A reports - ESPN.com
Atalanta's home form continues to be their strength but Catania were angry that a late Giuseppe Mascara effort was wrongly ruled out for offside. Tiberio Guarante fired in superbly from the edge of the area midway through the first half after Catania
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Mililani shuts out Kapolei for OIA boys soccer championship - Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Jonathan Fukumoto and Cory Nakagawa scored goals to lead Mililani past Kapolei 2-0 for the Oahu Interscholastic Association Red Conference boys soccer championship last night at Roosevelt's Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium. The Trojans will get the OIA's
Source: www.starbulletin.com


"Luck sometimes visits a fool, but it never sits down with him." - German Proverb "No gulls, no luck." - French Proverb