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- Celebrated pitcher Roger Clemens claims innocence and duping the Congress
- Robin Van Persie : The striker to not play in the upcoming matches
- Spot Fixing after effects from the former players – great anger!
- Alan Pardew chucked from his managerial position with the Saints
- Alecko Eskandarian playing a benefit match for Children’s hospital
- Andy Roddick : Birthday Boy turns 28
- Asif Involved in Spot-Fixing: Ex-Girlfriend
| Celebrated pitcher Roger Clemens claims innocence and duping the Congress Posted: 30 Aug 2010 01:00 PM PDT
There was a time during his illustrious career of 24 fruitful years when the pitcher, seven-time receiver of Cy Young Award, registered 354 wins (ninth all-time), 4,672 strikeouts (third) and a fabulous 3.12 run average achieved in 2007 before he bid the game farewell. The athlete may be sentenced to remain 30 years behind the bars and a cash penalty of $1.5-million to be paid by him. The dubious remarks he made thrice, two charges of false testimony as well as stalling of the proceedings of the Congress all go against his reputation earned as a successful baseball player leading to his trial. In 2008 the Oversight and Government Reform committee recorded his oath as he had “never taken steroids or HGH” but these statements figuring in the "Mitchell Report" were found to be contradictory to those of his former trainer, Brian McNamee and Andy Pettitte claiming that he was lying. His counter statement to prove himself on Twitter was “I look forward to challenging the Governments accusations, and hope people will keep an open mind until trial. I appreciate the support I have been getting. I am happy to finally have my day in court.” Roger Clemens is vehemently keeping his stand on the fact that he lied to the Congress about taking HGH, or human growth hormone to boost his performance as a player yet not accusable in these cases. |
| Robin Van Persie : The striker to not play in the upcoming matches Posted: 30 Aug 2010 11:28 AM PDT
Football player, Marouane Chamakh, would be replacing the 27 year old in the next game. Van Persia, suffered the injury while he was performing in the 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers. The replacement had to be taken in the first half itself. The Arsena striker was all prepared for the game in Netherlands Euro 2012, to be played against opponents, San Marino and Finland. The Dutch Football Association later announced this player is unlikely to be perform at the game that too “at least a few weeks”. Ruud van Nistelrooy, Former Manchester United striker, would be performing in place of Van Persia in the 2010-11 campaign. The striker has already hunted for Hamburg. After the Euro 2008, the above named footballer, issued retirement from the international football. Later his decision changed and he was seen in the 2010 World cup. The Holland’s World cup squad did not count on the HSV attacker. |
| Spot Fixing after effects from the former players – great anger! Posted: 30 Aug 2010 06:02 AM PDT  Eng Vs Pak The recent Pakistan's spot-fixing scandal did not only lead to generation of anger vibes around the country of Pakistan, but also provoked various former Cricket captains and professionals to shoot their annoyance by raising questions over the whole team of Pakistan. They are highly angry with such a kind of corruption and ask to wipe off such performers who show an injustice to the game. “England will not want to play against them and the public will be suspicious of anything out of the ordinary. The matches would have no credibility as it has been alleged that two of the one-day internationals have been rigged already,” wrote in his reaction Former England skipper Michael Vaughan. Questions of explanations and demands of lifetime ban have been raised against the players taken up in the investigation – Pakistan captain Salman Butt, bowlers Mohammad Aamir and Mohammad Asif. It is also a debatable point about the faithfulness of the upcoming matches and that of the next month's ODI series between England and Pakistan. What more the former England player Vaughan has to comment is: “The game has to be cleaned up. This is the chance to change the game forever and stamp this kind of thing out. Finally, the game’s administrators cannot run and hide.The only way the game will move forward is by hitting those involved with life bans if they are found guilty.” |
| Alan Pardew chucked from his managerial position with the Saints Posted: 30 Aug 2010 05:01 AM PDT
 Alan Pardew Alan Pardew, manager of the English football team called the league one South Hampton has been sacked only two days after the team made a win over the Bristol Rovers with a score of 4-1. Instead of Pardew it will be Dean Wilkins taking charge as the caretaker boss and will be given a hand by Martin Hunter the under21 coach. The n-power League One club released a statement which said that there was a need to make some changes with the management and first team coaches so that the targets could be better achieved as they were on the 14th spot at the table. The targets needed the cooperative functioning of the football support and development center as well as the first team. Therefore in light to this need the Coach Wally Downes, the manager Alan Pardew and also the goal keeping Coach Stuart Murdoch have under immediate effects been struck from their places in the team. The club also stated that it was well aware about the fact that such changes do not bring about instant trophies and forwarding but this decision was backed on the aspect that the team can achieve a stable growth and hence forth get better promotions during this season. Alan Pardew was appointed as the manger of South Hampton in the year 2009. When the team finished one point out of the play off zone last season there were speculations that Pardew would be chucked out but he did not lose and instead brought the team to a stronger spot. But in the current season South Hampton lost the opening match against ply mouth. |
| Alecko Eskandarian playing a benefit match for Children’s hospital Posted: 30 Aug 2010 04:46 AM PDT  Alecko Eskandarian The renowned soccer goal machine Alecko Eskandarian is showing his generous side by participating and investing quality time for the tournament in Torrance Marriott South Bay with the proceeds of the match going to the Children's Hospital of LA and Children's Miracle Network. The humanitarian cause he has taken up definitely help him in recuperating from the concussions he suffered after the injury marked last season. The next season may see him come out full force in top form like he did in 2006 after missing the action in 2005. The glorious days in 2004 and 2006 saw him scoring 30 goals. His goals are also remarkable since length he gets them at, are absolutely amazing. Soccer players struggle to get the long distance attacks and the skill and ease with which Eskandarian achieves them has earned him much praise and following. The whole of America is emboldened and his teammates are also stimulated when he's on the field. However the soccer legend in the making is taking the season off to recover from his injuries and tremors he's suffering from and this has given him a good excuse to show his humanitarian side by playing for the charity tournament which still has some open spots. Pam Ryan at the Torrance Marriott can be contacted at 310-543-6018 for taking part in the event open for all. The event is scheduled for Friday night at 7.00 pm and the Alecko Eskandarian is the main attraction. He has even gone out of his way to chart out teams of hundreds young soccer players clearly encouraging the young talent. |
| Andy Roddick : Birthday Boy turns 28 Posted: 30 Aug 2010 02:40 AM PDT  Andy Roddick Roddick, the 2003 Open champion, is the last U.S. man to capture a Grand Slam title – the longest American major championship drought in the Open era. The American professional tennis player, Andy Roddick would be celebrating his 28th birthday on Monday. The former, world’s No. 1 star would be memorializing this occasion by playing against French tennis player, Stephane Robert, for his first-round match. The match would be held on the Ashe Stadium on Monday. The match would commence in the afternoon. Andy Roddick set his record in the 2003 Open Championship. The last American winner to the Grand Slam title was Andy Roddick The Grand Slam title is a famous championship in the Open Era. But Roddick just stood in the list amongst the top American males. Roddick also got fired from the Wimbledon team. He was questioned by the press later. “I don’t pay attention,” he said. “I’ve been in this position before; I’ve been in the other position before. You go out and you try to win a tennis match.” Caroline Wozniacki, a twenty year old finalist of the 2009 team, is surprisingly not very surprised at having read about him and Serena Williams. “I don’t think there’s any pressure, because pressure is when you’re put on the spot and you don’t feel like you belong there,” says Caroline |
| Asif Involved in Spot-Fixing: Ex-Girlfriend Posted: 30 Aug 2010 12:55 AM PDT
 Veena Malik and Mohammed Asif Muhammad Asif's troubled times are less than over it seems. There have been fresh allegations in his name regarding his involvement with bookmakers. This time the source is formidable as well. His ex-girlfriend, famous Pakistani actor, Veena Malik ascertained in no uncertain means his links with known bookmakers in very recent times. She even claimed that she is not speaking on a grave issue such as this without any conclusive proof. Veena, whose break-up with Asif this year was a favourite of media earlier this year, stated that the Pakistani cricketer Asif, had been involved with a recognised Indian Bookmaker called Dikshit and was even paid by him for spot fixing. “Asif used to call up this Indian bookmaker and other bookies as well on the phone of his servant. I have evidence of the messages he exchanged with the bookies,” said an adamant Veena who's evidently bitter and waved around a list of texts Asif and the so-called Dikshit have allegedly exchanged. Malik and Asif's relationship had ended in a rather sullen note with Asif readily foregoing her for a girl whom his parent's had given consent to. This was replied by Veena with a court case demanding Rs 13 million which the actor claimed Asif owed her. The latter denied the charges vehemently and the exchange led to open hostility. However it was settled by mediation of a common acquaintance. Veena explains that she had gathered from her conversations with Asif that Pakistan would not win any tests until 2010 and that spot selection was lucrative for him. Also, it doesn't directly affect the match results. “I have more evidence of his involvement and I can show that he and some other players also indulged in spot fixing on the Australian tour,” she added. Veena made the matter even more grave and controversial when she added that Asif had resorted to bribery to escape a suspension which would have lasted longer. She was speaking of course of the positive dope test in the Indian Premier League just 2 years back. Let us see how Asif counteracts these allegations which seem to carry a lot of weight? What do you have to suggest, is Asif innocent? Is he being framed by a revengeful ex or is he really guilty? |
In response to his bill of indictment Roger Clemens, the stalwart baseball player of his times, claimed not blameworthy to the U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton saying he beguiled the Congress about usage of banned substances while he was still playing.
Robin Van Persie, the Arsenal striker, would unfortunately be unable to play for next few weeks. This is happening because the player has suffered an ankle injury. The decision about him to not to play has been taken by the Dutch Football Association.| You are subscribed to email updates from LSB To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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