Rafael Nadal backs Xavi to win Ballon d’Or ahead of ‘very interesting’ El Clasico

January 3 2012 by Max Garrick in Action Sports |No Comments | Tags: Ahead, Ahead ‘very

Xavi, along with Barca team-mate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, have been shortlisted for the award ahead of the January 9th ceremony in Zurich. And tennis world No. 2 Nadal wants to see his compatriot win the award after coming third for the last two years. I hope that Xavi wins the Ballon dOr, the Spaniard told Sport. As Im Spanish I have to say Xavi. He has had an incredible career and he deserves it, even though the others are extraordinary footballers as well. Nadal also had his say on this weeks El Clasico clash in Primera Liga and expects a hard fought game. Ill definitely watch the match. Read more…

Owning The Paint

December 30 2011 by Sean Glencross in Sport Events |No Comments

BETHANY, Okla. — No. 16 Southern Nazarene may have taken one on the chin Saturday, but it was SNU who was delivering the blows Monday in a 79-66 win over Wayland Baptist.
 
The Crimson Storm (10-3, 3-2 SAC) had its best shooting performance within Sooner Athletic Conference play, firing 52.8 percent (28-53) from the field. SNU nearly shot 60 percent in the second half, going 14-for-24.
 
SNU found its way through the Pioneers’ defense all day as SNU scored 38 points in the paint and took advantage of 15 WBU turnovers, scoring 22 points off those miscues. The Storm got 46 points from the bench with 42 of those coming from Ryan Aaron and Tyrone Lyons. Aar Read more…

Kelly dropped from Waterford squad

December 29 2011 by Madeline Locke in Sport Posts |No Comments | Tags: Squad

Eoin Kelly has been dropped from the Waterford senior hurling squad for the 2012 season.

The former captain has played championship hurling with Waterford for the past ten years, but the Passage East player has been told by management that he is not part of the panel for the forthcoming season.

A spokesman for the Waterford management said earlier that they would not be making a statement, but said that if players perform in club games, they may be reconsidered.

Two-time All Star Kelly remains eager to be included on the panel and has insisted that he is not retiring.

2012 Water Ski Hall of Fame Induction

December 16 2011 by Sean Glencross in Sport Events |No Comments | Tags: Fame Induction, Induction, Ski Hall, Water Ski Hall

The 30th Annual Water Ski Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is gearing up for another exciting weekend of champions, April 20-21, 2012. Dont miss your chance to rub shoulders and shake hands with legends of yesterday and today – bring your family and enjoy the festivities throughout the induction weekend.

Hall of Fame Honorees: Wade Cox and Sherri Slone Award of Distinction Recipients: Bob Maher, Larry Meddock, Lance Renfrow, Don Thomson, Mike Tolzmann

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, April 20 Fund Raising Golf Tournament Social 6:30 – 9:00 Water Ski Experience $60.00 per person, sponsor: Polk County Sports Marketing

Saturday, April 21 Water Ski Tournament, Lake Grew, Polk City, FL 11:00 A.M. -

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Scotland v England on Sky

December 16 2011 by Madeline Locke in Sport Posts |No Comments | Tags: Scotland V, Scotland V England, Sky, V England

 

 

Cricket Scotland has announced that Sky Sports will be in the Scottish capital on the 12 August 2012, to broadcast the third One Day International encounter, between Scotland v England at the Citylets Grange, Edinburgh.

 

Travelling supporters can rest assured; there will be no lack of entertainment throughout their Scottish stay, with the Edinburgh International Festival also taking place in the city in the month of August.

 

Paul King, Sky Sports Executive Cricket Producer said: “It will be exciting to see a new team of Scottish cricketers and assess their chances of qualifying for future ICC events.  I’m sure they will give England a tough game on home soil.”

 

Roddy Smith, Cricket Scotland Chief Executive said “We are delighted at the news that Sky will be covering our match against England. With signific

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