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Archive for July, 2010

Jon Jones A Phenom Matures

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Before he was Bones Jones, NBT (Next Big Thing), Jon Jones was a 21-year old armed with talent, desire, and the dreams of every young fighter in mixed martial arts - to be in the UFC. And despite a spotless 6-0 record, when he set foot inside the Octagon for the first time to face Andre Gusmao at UFC 87 in August of 2008, it was more than just another fight.

All Blacks thrash 14-man Aussies

New Zealand produce a commanding display to hammer Australia 49-28 in Melbourne and take charge of the Tri-Nations.

Ellenbergers Confidence Evident Heading into Howard Bout

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Here's a for instance - let's say you show up to work as scheduled, the boss pulls you to the side and says you don't have to work today, but here's your check. Go enjoy yourself in the greatest city in the world, which is only 30 minutes away, come back, and then watch some fights on Saturday night. Pretty cool, eh?

Leaders Wigan seal win at Leeds

Pat Richards kicks 10 points as Wigan move one step closer to the Super League leader's shield with victory over defending champions Leeds.

Tseng opens four-shot Open lead

Yani Tseng shoots a second successive 68 to open up a four-shot lead at the British Women's Open at Royal Birkdale.

Fisher misses out on historic 59

England's Ross Fisher misses out on carding the European Tour's first-ever 59 by two shots during the second round of the Irish Open.

Unpredictable Anderson finds his birthday best

The second day at Trent Bridge was James Anderson's 28th birthday, and it began for him in a somewhat lugubrious fashion

High court judge slams police officers for Lahore attack

A judge of the Lahore High Court has heavily criticised senior Pakistan police officers for not performing their duties properly on the morning of March 3, 2009, when the visiting Sri Lankan team was exposed to a terrorist attack in Lahore

Derbyshire coast past Netherlands

Derbyshire completed a regulation seven-wicket win over Holland in Group B of the Clydesdale Bank 40 in Schiedam

Bowlers dominate first day at Cheltenham

Inserted beneath cloudy skies, Glamorgan suffered a spectacular collapse to 104 for 7 and were indebted to Mark Wallace and Robert Croft, who raised 105 for the eighth wicket to save their side from further embarrassment

UFC Fan Expo Hits London Oct 15-16

Ever since the first UFC® Fan ExpoTM took place last July, UFC President Dana White has been inundated with questions from European fans when they get their own action-packed weekend of UFC events.

Trew takes over Nottingham Rugby

Notts County owner Ray Trew takes ownership of Nottingham Rugby Club, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.

Wilkin wants Saints consistency

St Helens forward Jon Wilkin believes his sides' play-off credentials will be tested in the coming weeks.

Wood praises north west rivalry

Warrington prop Paul Wood believes the competition between teams in the north west is good for Super League.

Mason eyes move to Super League

North Queensland prop Willie Mason says Huddersfield and Hull KR are chasing his signature.

Second Times the Charm for Vladimir Matyushenko

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It's been a long time since Vladimir Matyushenko's last UFC headlining gig back in September of 2001 - nearly nine years, 16 fights, and a short layoff ago.

Salford lose injured Holdsworth

Salford's Daniel Holdsworth is ruled out for the rest of the season

Robinson back for love of rugby

Jason Robinson says his love of rugby union is the reason he has come out of retirement at the age of 36.

Sale sign Nottingham lock Rouse

Sale Sharks sign lock Nic Rouse from Championship side Nottingham.

Gloucester name academy director

Gloucester appoint Allan Lewis, who remains as head coach of Hartpury College, as the club's new academy director.

Youngs boosted by England tour

Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs says the summer tour with England has made him a better player.

Johnson’s door ‘open to Henson’

Ospreys coaching chief Scott Johnson says the door is open for Gavin Henson to talk about a return to rugby with the region.

Jacob Volkmann The Doctor is In

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - "You gotta start growing up and taking things serious." The words directed at Jacob Volkmann two years ago didn't come from his wife, his parents, or a close friend, but from the owner of a bank in his hometown of Fergus Falls, Minnesota who apparently believed that being a professional fighter wasn't the right path for a family man who was also a practicing chiropractor.

League stage ends with third washout in four games

Torrential rains around noon ensured the third abandonment in four games played over two days in Trinidad, keeping Windwards and CCC indoors for the final league game of the Caribbean T20

Morgan proves the man for all formats

Eoin Morgan's impact on the first day at Trent Bridge was so emphatic, at times you wondered what all the pre-match fuss had been about

Pakistan hopeful batsmen can undo fielding errors

After the high of Headingley, Pakistan’s new-found confidence took something of a battering on the first day at Trent Bridge, as a combination of missed chances, squandered reviews and a double-hundred partnership between Eoin Morgan and Paul Collingwood

Edinburgh name Grant as captain

Edinburgh's openside flanker Roddy Grant says he is "honoured" to be named as the club's new captain.

Featherstone then and now

George Riley meets the 1967 Challenge Cup winners as the team nears more glory

Quiz the 5 live sports extra team

Castleford coach Terry Matterson makes his commentary debut on Friday for Wigan's vist to Leeds

Player turned journalist Eric Hill dies aged 87

Eric Hill, the former Somerset batsman who became a well-known journalist, has died aged 87

Brian Stann -No Rest for the “All-American”

Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - The fight is the same every day for Brian Stann. It's a battle that doesn't take place in a gym or in an Octagon, but wherever the UFC middleweight may open an email or catch a television news program. For a decorated war hero and Captain in the United States Marine Corps like Stann, it could take just one phone call and he will go from being a professional athlete to a leader back on the battlefields in Afghanistan or Iraq.

Meet Tito Ortiz Saturday at Ultimate Blood Drive V in Phoenix

Every summer since 2006, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz has cleared time from his schedule to visit Phoenix, Arizona, and work with United Blood Services on their annual blood drive, and this Saturday, July 31st, "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" expects a bigger turnout than ever before for Ultimate Blood Drive V.

Aamer makes his mark on opening session

Mohammad Aamer continued his impressive form with two wickets in the opening session at Trent Bridge as England reached lunch on 103 for 2

Leeds agree to Eastwood departure

Leeds Rhinos agree to transfer-list Greg Eastwood after he told them he cannot settle in England.

Women’s British Open leaderboard (external website)

Yani Tseng holds the halfway lead at the Women's British Open title at Royal Birkdale.

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