The teenage Chinese swimmer at the centre of a global controversy over allegations of doping accused her critics of being biased against Chinese athletes just hours after winning a second gold medal in Olympic record time.
"In other countries, other swimmers have won multiple golds and nobody has said anything," Ye Shiwen told a news conference following her victory in the 200m individual medley at the Aquatics Centre. "How come people criticise me just because I have won multiple golds?"
Asked directly if she had ever used performance enhancing substances, the 16-year-old said: "Absolutely not." Her own success and that of other young swimmers such as 17-year-old US athlete Missy Franklin was "because of our training, because we work really hard," she said.
The swimmer found herself at the centre of an international doping storm following her victory in the 400m individual medley on Saturday, during which she swam a final freestyle leg of such remarkable acceleration that she overhauled the race leader and finished almost three metres ahead of her, in world record time. She swam the final 50m of the race faster than the American swimmer Ryan Lochte in the men's race.
On Monday, the leading US coach John Leonard, executive director of the World Swimming Coaches Association, questioned the performance, telling the Guardian: "We want to be very careful about calling it doping, [but] the one thing I will say is that history in our sport will tell you that every time we see something – and I will put quotation marks around this – 'unbelievable', history shows us that it turns out later on there was doping involved."
His comments provoked an angry response from China's head of doping control, Jiang Zhixue, who called the remarks "not proper" and said: "Some people are just biased. We never questioned Michael Phelps when he bagged eight gold medals in Beijing."
The swimmer's father, Ye Qingsong, stepped into the fray, telling the Chinese news portal Tencent that while it was "normal" for people to be suspicious, "the western media has always been arrogant and suspicious of Chinese people".
Others also defended the teenager, pointing out that there was no evidence she had used illegal performance-enhancing substances. An IOC spokesman, Mark Adams, said: "These are the world's best athletes competing at the highest level. We have a very, very strong drugs testing programme. If there are cheats we will catch them."
Speculation about doping, he said, was "a sad result of the fact that there are people who cheat. If you cannot applaud a good performance, let's give the benefit of the doubt."
Colin Moynihan, chairman of the British Olympic Association said: "She's been through Wada's [the World Anti-Doping Agency] programme and she's clean. That's the end of the story. Ye Shiwen deserves recognition for her talent. Let's recognise an extraordinary swimmer."
Ye, the world champion, said Leonard's suggestions were "unfair", but said they hadn't affected her. "I want to thank my coaches, and also my teammates and parents," she said. "They have been supporting me a lot. They are the people who can make me strong and that's why I'm not that affected by outside noise. I also feel they [those criticising her] are biased."
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
LONDON OLYMPICS: LI XUERUI SENDS CAROLINA MARIN PACKING IN WOMEN’S SINGLES GROUP L
China’s in-form player Li Xuerui showed her tremendous skills on court as she easily ousted Carolina Marin of Spain in Women’s Singles Group L encounter at the 2012 London Olympics on Sunday, July 29, at Wembley Arena, London.
The World Number Three Xuerui, who has also been seeded at number three in Women’s Singles draw of the event, did not face any considerable opposition from her lower ranked Spanish opponent and easily won the contest in a dominating manner.
The third seeded Chinese shuttler was in her best form as she moved quite quickly in all areas of court and thrashes Carolina in a stunning way by finishing off the battle in straight games with a huge margin.
On the other hand, the lower ranked Carolina tried her best to show her brilliance against her Chinese opponent but failed to play positive badminton and eventually lost the battle in two sets without even getting close on score board.
Xuerui took over the control of the pace from the opening points of first set by playing fast and positive badminton and she set up an early lead without any trouble.
In the meanwhile, Carolina tried to play attacking badminton and also remained successful in earning a few points but failed to maintain her focus and remained struggling until the mid-game interval.
After the break, Xuerui continued putting up her staggering show in front of a huge crowd at Wembley Arena and she remained successful in grabbing the first game with a huge 21-13 margin on score board.
In the following set, the Chinese lady put up a similar show of attacking badminton as she played with tremendous aggression and easily set up a sensational gap until the end of opening half.
After the break, Xuerui continued showing her sterling performance on court as she did not miss any chance to end up rallies and remained successful in snatching the second set of this contest with a stunning margin of 21-11.
The World Number Three Xuerui, who has also been seeded at number three in Women’s Singles draw of the event, did not face any considerable opposition from her lower ranked Spanish opponent and easily won the contest in a dominating manner.
The third seeded Chinese shuttler was in her best form as she moved quite quickly in all areas of court and thrashes Carolina in a stunning way by finishing off the battle in straight games with a huge margin.
On the other hand, the lower ranked Carolina tried her best to show her brilliance against her Chinese opponent but failed to play positive badminton and eventually lost the battle in two sets without even getting close on score board.
Xuerui took over the control of the pace from the opening points of first set by playing fast and positive badminton and she set up an early lead without any trouble.
In the meanwhile, Carolina tried to play attacking badminton and also remained successful in earning a few points but failed to maintain her focus and remained struggling until the mid-game interval.
After the break, Xuerui continued putting up her staggering show in front of a huge crowd at Wembley Arena and she remained successful in grabbing the first game with a huge 21-13 margin on score board.
In the following set, the Chinese lady put up a similar show of attacking badminton as she played with tremendous aggression and easily set up a sensational gap until the end of opening half.
After the break, Xuerui continued showing her sterling performance on court as she did not miss any chance to end up rallies and remained successful in snatching the second set of this contest with a stunning margin of 21-11.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Olympic soccer 2012: Brazil vs Belarus results, update and schedule (video)
Spaniards triumphed over the Bealrus team in Olympic soccer 2012: Brazil vs Belarus results show the Honduras team doing it later. here are update schedule and video
Despite some initial shocks, the Olympic soccer gold hopeful Brazil was on track to win the tournament and prove to the world that it is still the best soccer team in the world. Another leading soccer team that is as good as Brazil was given a true scare when japan won their first match. Many were hoping that Brazil and Belarus fight too goes the same way, so that other teams too may hope of winning the tournament.
With the presence of Spain and Brazil in the tournament, other teams don’t really have a chance to win or remain in tournament against these two top soccer teams.
Meanwhile Belarus that had gone a good lesson from Japan, had prepared a comprehensive plan to tackle the top Brazilian soccer team. But to be true, apart from the beginning of the tournament they didn’t really had a chance to make a magic and win the tournament. But the man who must be given for orchestrating today’s win was none other than Neymar. He seemed to be everywhere when the team needed and he singlehandedly managed to set up two goals and scored from a free kick. His heroics today will be remembered by his fans for years to come.
Today’s 3-1 win over Belarus ensures that the team progresses to quarterfinal level. After the comprehensive win over Belarus a beaming Neymar said, ‘I’m glad that I was able to play well again and that I got the goal and the assists…The victory was important to make sure we make it to the next round no matter what happens in the final match”.
Days before the important match the Belarus Olympic squad chief Bernd Stange said, “I’m happy to be coaching the team and I’m proud to have taken them from 90th in the World Ranking to 37th. Belarus aren’t so very far away from Russia and Ukraine now, which is an excellent achievement for what is a very young team. I’m also pleased to be inspiring local coaches, who are looking at how the national team
Despite some initial shocks, the Olympic soccer gold hopeful Brazil was on track to win the tournament and prove to the world that it is still the best soccer team in the world. Another leading soccer team that is as good as Brazil was given a true scare when japan won their first match. Many were hoping that Brazil and Belarus fight too goes the same way, so that other teams too may hope of winning the tournament.
With the presence of Spain and Brazil in the tournament, other teams don’t really have a chance to win or remain in tournament against these two top soccer teams.
Meanwhile Belarus that had gone a good lesson from Japan, had prepared a comprehensive plan to tackle the top Brazilian soccer team. But to be true, apart from the beginning of the tournament they didn’t really had a chance to make a magic and win the tournament. But the man who must be given for orchestrating today’s win was none other than Neymar. He seemed to be everywhere when the team needed and he singlehandedly managed to set up two goals and scored from a free kick. His heroics today will be remembered by his fans for years to come.
Today’s 3-1 win over Belarus ensures that the team progresses to quarterfinal level. After the comprehensive win over Belarus a beaming Neymar said, ‘I’m glad that I was able to play well again and that I got the goal and the assists…The victory was important to make sure we make it to the next round no matter what happens in the final match”.
Days before the important match the Belarus Olympic squad chief Bernd Stange said, “I’m happy to be coaching the team and I’m proud to have taken them from 90th in the World Ranking to 37th. Belarus aren’t so very far away from Russia and Ukraine now, which is an excellent achievement for what is a very young team. I’m also pleased to be inspiring local coaches, who are looking at how the national team
Saturday, July 28, 2012
China's Ye breaks world record to win 400m medley
LONDON: China's Ye Shiwen unleashed a withering burst to claim Olympic gold in the women's 400m medley in world record time at the London Olympics on Saturday.
The 16-year-old overwhelmed American world champion Elizabeth Beisel to win the final in four minutes 28.43 seconds to cap a glittering night for China in the pool following Sun Yang's victory in the men's 400m freestyle.
Ye put in a storming final freestyle leg to shatter the previous record of 4:29.45, set by Australian Stephanie Rice en route to gold at the Beijing Games four years ago.
So supercharged was Ye's finish that she powered under the world record on the back of a 28.93sec final lap to leave her rivals in her wake.
Beisel finished with silver in 4:31.27 with Ye's teammate Li Xuanxu taking the bronze in 4:32.91.
Defending champion Rice trailed in sixth in 4:35.49 with British hope and world silver medallist Hannah Miley fifth in 4:34.17.
"I think under the circumstances, it proves I am not fit enough to back up two top-class swims, I didn't really cruise through the heats," said Rice.
The 16-year-old overwhelmed American world champion Elizabeth Beisel to win the final in four minutes 28.43 seconds to cap a glittering night for China in the pool following Sun Yang's victory in the men's 400m freestyle.
Ye put in a storming final freestyle leg to shatter the previous record of 4:29.45, set by Australian Stephanie Rice en route to gold at the Beijing Games four years ago.
So supercharged was Ye's finish that she powered under the world record on the back of a 28.93sec final lap to leave her rivals in her wake.
Beisel finished with silver in 4:31.27 with Ye's teammate Li Xuanxu taking the bronze in 4:32.91.
Defending champion Rice trailed in sixth in 4:35.49 with British hope and world silver medallist Hannah Miley fifth in 4:34.17.
"I think under the circumstances, it proves I am not fit enough to back up two top-class swims, I didn't really cruise through the heats," said Rice.
Table tennis: Ankita Das crashes out of Olympics 2012
Indian challenge in women's table tennis ended in the first round itself as Ankita Das crashed out losing 1-4 to Spain's Sara Ramirez at the ExCel centre here.
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The 19-year-old Indian, who was playing in her first ever Games, fought valiantly to stage a comeback in the fourth game, but that did not prove enough as the Spaniard rallied back to clinch the fifth game and the match in just 29 minutes.
Ankita looked totally out of sorts against a much higher ranked Sara (83) as she gave away some easy points and could not hold on to her serve on occasions.
The Siliguri girl, who booked her Olympic berth through a South Asian quota place earlier this year, however showed patches of brilliance as she tried her best to stay alive in the tournament.
Backhand has been Ankita's weak point and whenever Ramirez played there, the youngster was all at sea. She is also not known for her mobility and lack of feet movement also led to her downfall.
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The 19-year-old Indian, who was playing in her first ever Games, fought valiantly to stage a comeback in the fourth game, but that did not prove enough as the Spaniard rallied back to clinch the fifth game and the match in just 29 minutes.
Ankita looked totally out of sorts against a much higher ranked Sara (83) as she gave away some easy points and could not hold on to her serve on occasions.
The Siliguri girl, who booked her Olympic berth through a South Asian quota place earlier this year, however showed patches of brilliance as she tried her best to stay alive in the tournament.
Backhand has been Ankita's weak point and whenever Ramirez played there, the youngster was all at sea. She is also not known for her mobility and lack of feet movement also led to her downfall.
Michael Phelps barely makes 400 IM final vs. Ryan Lochte
Phelps on Saturday morning qualified for the eighth and final spot in tonight's final of the 400 individual medley. That puts him in an outside lane tonight.
"A final spot is a final spot," Phelps said. "The only thing that matters is getting a spot in. You can't win a gold medal from the morning."
No, but you can lose one if you don't qualify, and Phelps very nearly didn't. He won his heat in 4 minutes, 13.33 seconds, barely beating Hungary's Laszlo Cseh, who finished in 4:13.40. Cseh will miss the final after winning silver in 2008 and bronze in 2004.
Lochte qualified in third place overall.
"My first race is always the worst one," Lochte said. "I'm glad I got the cobwebs out."
And what of his rival and village suitemate qualifying last?
Friday, July 27, 2012
Opening ceremony emphasizes whimsy over solemnity
In a city that knows how to do ceremony — from hoary rituals formalized in the Middle Ages to celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee last month partly through the Twitter feed @BritishMonarchy — an atmosphere of whimsy and party won out over pomp and circumstance during an Olympic opening ceremony that allowed an economically beleaguered Britain to pat itself on the back.
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Starting from his conviction that Britain "rebooted human existence" with the Industrial Revolution, director Danny Boyle called the entertainment piece of the nearly four-hour ceremony Friday night a "celebration of the creativity, exuberance and, above all, the generosity of the British people."
It was in the spirit of such generosity that the organizers chose not a single renowned Olympian to light the cauldron that will burn until Aug. 12 but seven young athletes who embody the London Games' idealistic motto and hope to "inspire a generation."
With 260 British Olympic medalists joining them, the seven young athletes touched torches to copper petals that rose to form a cauldron at the center of the stadium floor. It will be moved to another position before the track and field events begin Friday.
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Starting from his conviction that Britain "rebooted human existence" with the Industrial Revolution, director Danny Boyle called the entertainment piece of the nearly four-hour ceremony Friday night a "celebration of the creativity, exuberance and, above all, the generosity of the British people."
It was in the spirit of such generosity that the organizers chose not a single renowned Olympian to light the cauldron that will burn until Aug. 12 but seven young athletes who embody the London Games' idealistic motto and hope to "inspire a generation."
With 260 British Olympic medalists joining them, the seven young athletes touched torches to copper petals that rose to form a cauldron at the center of the stadium floor. It will be moved to another position before the track and field events begin Friday.
Furo de reportagem de Ana Paula Padrão. Jornal da Globo no Jornal da Record
Ana Paula Padrão : Voce esta assistindo o jornal da GloboEu acho q o Edir Macedo vai fazer ela de âncora mesmo... no fundo do rio Tâmisa. hahahahahaha!!OLHA ESTAMOS ASSISTINDO O JORNAL DA GLOBO E...."FUDEU"!! KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK'Uma porque eu estava assistindo e ela não disse isso, e outra por que o tom da voz dela muda ligeiramente o grave quando ela fala Jornal da GloboAna Paula Padrão Ex apresentadora do Jornal da Globo se confunde ao falar sobre Olimpiadas 2012 no Jornal da Record.
E não é a primeira vez!
E não é a primeira vez!
2012 Olympics Performers: Super Junior, Girl’s Generation, and Big Bang Dominate Poll (Beat Lady Gaga and Bieber)
A survey was conducted and people all around the world were asked to vote on who viewers wanted to see perform at the 2012 Olympics in London. This vote included artists worldwide and was not limited to kpop stars. The list below displays the top 10 desired performers and what voters had to say about the kpop stars.
Check out the list and see how kpop dominates the polls. Kpop fever has officially taken the world by storm! Anyone surprised Lady Gaga and Justin Beiber are 9 and 10?
2 Super Junior
Super Junior! The Best Korean group! Please Vote! & They are the best! And I'm South American fan! But I love Super Junior!
Super Junior is an amazing group, their music, choreography and are awesome.
They have a PERFECT voice!
3 Big Bang
Unlike other stars, these boys are the badasses of kpop and write the majority of their music themselves!
BIG BANG are the new generation of idols and should be preforming for the Olympics because if anything, they will start I off with a BANG! A BIG BANG!
Check out the list and see how kpop dominates the polls. Kpop fever has officially taken the world by storm! Anyone surprised Lady Gaga and Justin Beiber are 9 and 10?
2 Super Junior
Super Junior! The Best Korean group! Please Vote! & They are the best! And I'm South American fan! But I love Super Junior!
Super Junior is an amazing group, their music, choreography and are awesome.
They have a PERFECT voice!
3 Big Bang
Unlike other stars, these boys are the badasses of kpop and write the majority of their music themselves!
BIG BANG are the new generation of idols and should be preforming for the Olympics because if anything, they will start I off with a BANG! A BIG BANG!
Arsenal vs Manchester City – Live on ESPN
I'd be surprised if Manchester and Arsenal don't make any changes at half-time. And if Carl Jenkinson stays on after being at fault for both goals then it will be a minor miracle...
Will we see Arsene Wenger's side recover in a similar fashion to their comeback against Malaysia XI? City are certainly no Malaysia though, most would argue...
Well, well, well, that's half-time, and this game has really turned on its head! Arsenal were only in control loosely, but 2-0 is not a deserved scoreline for the Blues. Still, whoever said football was fair?
44′ Goal Yaya Touré
44′ GOAL!! Manchester City go two goals ahead! The Gunners are caught out again, this time when Kolarov finds space down the left and whips a low cross for Aguero at the back post. The striker nudges the ball goalwards instinctively and Toure gets to the loose ball before an Arsenal shirt to make it 2-0 to Roberto Mancini's men.
41′ Goal Pablo Zabaleta
41′ GOAL!! Pablo Zabaleta makes a run off the ball past Yaya Toure, and the Ivorian just has to slot the right-back in 10 yards out and the Argentine hammers it into the back of the net for the Blues to take the lead. Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City!
Will we see Arsene Wenger's side recover in a similar fashion to their comeback against Malaysia XI? City are certainly no Malaysia though, most would argue...
Well, well, well, that's half-time, and this game has really turned on its head! Arsenal were only in control loosely, but 2-0 is not a deserved scoreline for the Blues. Still, whoever said football was fair?
44′ Goal Yaya Touré
44′ GOAL!! Manchester City go two goals ahead! The Gunners are caught out again, this time when Kolarov finds space down the left and whips a low cross for Aguero at the back post. The striker nudges the ball goalwards instinctively and Toure gets to the loose ball before an Arsenal shirt to make it 2-0 to Roberto Mancini's men.
41′ Goal Pablo Zabaleta
41′ GOAL!! Pablo Zabaleta makes a run off the ball past Yaya Toure, and the Ivorian just has to slot the right-back in 10 yards out and the Argentine hammers it into the back of the net for the Blues to take the lead. Arsenal 0-1 Manchester City!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Breaking! Rooftop Missile Controversy in London 2012 Olympics
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Chelsea vs MLS Allstars L-i-v-e O-n-l-i-n-e S-t-r-e-a-m-i-n-g Scores & Highlights
The game will likely be a close one, as Chelsea will continue their preseason training regimen.
Anticipate this game to go to penalties, much like it did in 2009, when the MLS All-Stars fell 3-4 in penalties against Everton. With the talent across the board for Chelsea, they should have the scorers to warrant an offensive onslaught. But the MLS team is not constructed like a typical All-Star roster. It is a well-rounded bunch that is built with a team game in mind. It does not have a group of players thrown together, but rather a cohesive team-first approach that is necessary to compete with top-tier international talent. With that in mind, the MLS All-Stars will keep the game close and be in a position to grab a victory when it goes to penalties. The US squad does feature players who have competed with International talent before, and expect them to make their presence felt during the All-Star game.
Anticipate this game to go to penalties, much like it did in 2009, when the MLS All-Stars fell 3-4 in penalties against Everton. With the talent across the board for Chelsea, they should have the scorers to warrant an offensive onslaught. But the MLS team is not constructed like a typical All-Star roster. It is a well-rounded bunch that is built with a team game in mind. It does not have a group of players thrown together, but rather a cohesive team-first approach that is necessary to compete with top-tier international talent. With that in mind, the MLS All-Stars will keep the game close and be in a position to grab a victory when it goes to penalties. The US squad does feature players who have competed with International talent before, and expect them to make their presence felt during the All-Star game.
Liverpool 1-2 Roma: Michael Bradley scores first Roma goal in Fenway Park friendly win
Roma had the better of the early going and created the game's first real opening as Panagiotis Tachtsidis shot straight at Peter Gulacsi.
The Reds quickly grew into the contest and came close to taking the lead when Sterling was denied from close range by Romanian keeper Bogdan Lobont. Liverpool was soon back on the defensive however, as Gulacsi had to be called into action to turn an Osvaldo effort round the post after a fine break from the Italians.
Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey was at the center of the majority of Liverpool's attacks in the first half, and the 20-year-old almost netted a spectacular solo goal as he beat several Roma defenders before his shot was tipped away by Lobont, Eccleston followed up but his strike flew high and wide.
Liverpool continued in the ascendancy and fashioned the best chance of the opening period as Alberto Aquilani's through ball over the top found Joe Cole, the former Chelsea man showed great awareness to try and chip the ball over Lobont from long range but his effort bounced off the top of the crossbar.
Despite a high number of substitutions during the halftime interval the game continued to be played at a surprisingly fast tempo, and the deadlock was nearly broken three minutes after the break when substitute keeper Brad Jones produced a fine save with his feet to deny Tachtsidis from outside the box.
14 minutes later, the Serie A side did take the lead as American international Michael Bradley turned smartly inside the box before firing a low shot past Jones and into the bottom corner.
Roma's advantage was quickly doubled as a fine move was finished off by Alessandro Florenzi, who rolled the ball into an empty net after latching onto a flick from Erik Lamela.
The Serie A outfit appeared to be cruising to victory, but 10 minutes from time Liverpool gained a foothold in the contest as Adam fired in from the edge of the box after collecting a pass from Daniel Pacheco.
The Reds quickly grew into the contest and came close to taking the lead when Sterling was denied from close range by Romanian keeper Bogdan Lobont. Liverpool was soon back on the defensive however, as Gulacsi had to be called into action to turn an Osvaldo effort round the post after a fine break from the Italians.
Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey was at the center of the majority of Liverpool's attacks in the first half, and the 20-year-old almost netted a spectacular solo goal as he beat several Roma defenders before his shot was tipped away by Lobont, Eccleston followed up but his strike flew high and wide.
Liverpool continued in the ascendancy and fashioned the best chance of the opening period as Alberto Aquilani's through ball over the top found Joe Cole, the former Chelsea man showed great awareness to try and chip the ball over Lobont from long range but his effort bounced off the top of the crossbar.
Despite a high number of substitutions during the halftime interval the game continued to be played at a surprisingly fast tempo, and the deadlock was nearly broken three minutes after the break when substitute keeper Brad Jones produced a fine save with his feet to deny Tachtsidis from outside the box.
14 minutes later, the Serie A side did take the lead as American international Michael Bradley turned smartly inside the box before firing a low shot past Jones and into the bottom corner.
Roma's advantage was quickly doubled as a fine move was finished off by Alessandro Florenzi, who rolled the ball into an empty net after latching onto a flick from Erik Lamela.
The Serie A outfit appeared to be cruising to victory, but 10 minutes from time Liverpool gained a foothold in the contest as Adam fired in from the edge of the box after collecting a pass from Daniel Pacheco.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Ichiro Suzuki traded to Yankees
Suzuki contacted the Mariners several weeks ago through agent Tony Attansio to explore trade possibilities as the team rebuilds and the 38-year-old Suzuki nears the end of his career.
"Going from a team with the most losses to the team with the most wins, it's hard to contain my excitement," Suzuki said through an interpreter at a press conference at Safeco Field.
Tonight he will face his old team but will not ask to wear his familiar uniform number 51, last worn with the Yankees by Bernie Williams. He took 31 instead.
Seattle receives right-handed pitching prospects D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar for a player in the final year of his contract. The Mariners also will send cash to the Yankees to help pay the remainder of Suzuki's $17 million salary this season.
"Going from a team with the most losses to the team with the most wins, it's hard to contain my excitement," Suzuki said through an interpreter at a press conference at Safeco Field.
Tonight he will face his old team but will not ask to wear his familiar uniform number 51, last worn with the Yankees by Bernie Williams. He took 31 instead.
Seattle receives right-handed pitching prospects D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar for a player in the final year of his contract. The Mariners also will send cash to the Yankees to help pay the remainder of Suzuki's $17 million salary this season.
In honor of the 1,000th episode of 'WWE Raw' tonight, a look back at the first
Tonight is something of a television milestone, as WWE Raw will celebrate episode number 1,000. How do you celebrate such an incredible feat? By inviting basically everybody who has ever been on the program and cram in nearly 20 years of wrestling history, of course.
The guest list this evening includes former champions and crossover stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Mick Foley, and Brock Lesnar, as well as pro wresting legends from previous generations (Roddy Piper, Bret Hart, Mae Young, Sgt. Slaughter, Vader, Bob Backlund, and Road Warrior Animal among them). There’s also a ton of other stuff planned, like a championship match between current top-level guys John Cena and CM Punk, a wedding between Daniel Bryan and a game-changing woman named A.J., and the naming of a new General Manager of the show.
It will also be the launching pad for the program’s new three-hour format. Raw has occasionally expanded to three hours for the sake of some special events but normally clocks in at two hours. But when the show began in January of 1993, it was only an hour long. In fact, quite a bit has changed since the first program, which WWE put up on YouTube in its entirety. Go ahead and check it out below — even if you only tune in for two minutes, you’ll be shocked at how much can change over the course of 999 episodes.
The guest list this evening includes former champions and crossover stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Mick Foley, and Brock Lesnar, as well as pro wresting legends from previous generations (Roddy Piper, Bret Hart, Mae Young, Sgt. Slaughter, Vader, Bob Backlund, and Road Warrior Animal among them). There’s also a ton of other stuff planned, like a championship match between current top-level guys John Cena and CM Punk, a wedding between Daniel Bryan and a game-changing woman named A.J., and the naming of a new General Manager of the show.
It will also be the launching pad for the program’s new three-hour format. Raw has occasionally expanded to three hours for the sake of some special events but normally clocks in at two hours. But when the show began in January of 1993, it was only an hour long. In fact, quite a bit has changed since the first program, which WWE put up on YouTube in its entirety. Go ahead and check it out below — even if you only tune in for two minutes, you’ll be shocked at how much can change over the course of 999 episodes.
Els mitjans aeris s'incorporen per apagar el foc de la Jonquera després
Un incendi crema sense control a la Jonquera. El foc s'ha declarat a uns 500 metres del pas fronterer amb França. Es calcula que les flames ja han afectat unes 13.000 hectàrees. Les flames avancen amb força cap al sud animades per una forta tramuntana i la baixa humitat. El mateix Departament d'Interior ha reconegut que l'incendi s'escapa ara mateix de les seves possibilitats de control.
Les flames han arribat a les portes de nuclis de població, com la Jonquera, Llers o Capmany, i la Generalitat ha hagut de demanar a tota la població de l'Alt de l'Empordà que no sortís de casa. A les set d'aquest dilluns, però, la Generalitat ha aixecat el confinament a l'Alt Empordà excepte als 17 municipis més pròxims al foc. Es tracta d'Agullana, la Jonquera, Darnius, Boadella d'Empordà, Terrades, Vilanant, Avinyonet de Puigventós, Vilafant, Figueres, Llers, Pont de Molins, Biure, Maseracs, Cabanes, Sant Climent Sescebes, Capmany i Cantallops.
Una setantena de dotacions terrestres dels bombers han treballat durant tota la nit per apagar el foc que ha seguit cremant amb força en les darreres hores. A partir de quarts de set del matí, s'han pogut enlairar els mitjans aeris per participar en les tasques d'extinció, després que la intensitat del vent baixés considerablement. També s'hi ha sumat més dotacions terrestres i desenes de voluntaris.
La Generalitat ha demanat ajuda al Ministeri d'Agricultura i a l'exèrcit per combatre el foc amb més mitjans aeris. Els bombers han instal·lat el Centre de Comandament Avançat al Parc de Bombers de Figueres.
Les flames han arribat a les portes de nuclis de població, com la Jonquera, Llers o Capmany, i la Generalitat ha hagut de demanar a tota la població de l'Alt de l'Empordà que no sortís de casa. A les set d'aquest dilluns, però, la Generalitat ha aixecat el confinament a l'Alt Empordà excepte als 17 municipis més pròxims al foc. Es tracta d'Agullana, la Jonquera, Darnius, Boadella d'Empordà, Terrades, Vilanant, Avinyonet de Puigventós, Vilafant, Figueres, Llers, Pont de Molins, Biure, Maseracs, Cabanes, Sant Climent Sescebes, Capmany i Cantallops.
Una setantena de dotacions terrestres dels bombers han treballat durant tota la nit per apagar el foc que ha seguit cremant amb força en les darreres hores. A partir de quarts de set del matí, s'han pogut enlairar els mitjans aeris per participar en les tasques d'extinció, després que la intensitat del vent baixés considerablement. També s'hi ha sumat més dotacions terrestres i desenes de voluntaris.
La Generalitat ha demanat ajuda al Ministeri d'Agricultura i a l'exèrcit per combatre el foc amb més mitjans aeris. Els bombers han instal·lat el Centre de Comandament Avançat al Parc de Bombers de Figueres.
Carpio-Morales, party-list lawmakers led ‘fashion walk’ for Sona 2012
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales joined other female prominent personalities who flaunted their best suits at President Benigno Aquino’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday.
A confident Morales, wearing a simple terno, walked the red carpet without an escort at the southwing lobby of the House of Representative.
She said her dress was locally made.
“Paoay, Ilocos Norte,” the Ombudsman said when asked who designed her dress.
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, who arrived with her husband, Senate Minority Leader Alan Cayetano, wore a Paul Cabral beige Filipiniana dress.
“Double purpose ito. Pangkasalan at pangbinyag (This is for wedding and baptismal rites),” the mayor said in jest.
Actress Assunta De Rossi, wife of Negros Occidental Representative Julio Ledesma, was a head-turner despite her simple beige long gown made by her classmate.
Not to be outdone were Party-list representatives and their fashion statement.
The words “Ipamahagi ang Hacienda Luisita,” loosely translated “Distribute Hacienda Luisita” were embroidered on Anakpawis Representative Rafael Mariano’s barong Tagalog while the words “presyo, ibaba” were hand printed on Bayan Muna Representative Teodoro Casiño’s barong.
Meanwhile, Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares revealed that the barong he was wearing was created by a political prisoner/artist from Negros.
The words “free political prisoners” were embroidered on the left side of his barong and the words “Itaas ang pension sa SSS (Raise the pension rates of SSS)” on the other side.
A confident Morales, wearing a simple terno, walked the red carpet without an escort at the southwing lobby of the House of Representative.
She said her dress was locally made.
“Paoay, Ilocos Norte,” the Ombudsman said when asked who designed her dress.
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, who arrived with her husband, Senate Minority Leader Alan Cayetano, wore a Paul Cabral beige Filipiniana dress.
“Double purpose ito. Pangkasalan at pangbinyag (This is for wedding and baptismal rites),” the mayor said in jest.
Actress Assunta De Rossi, wife of Negros Occidental Representative Julio Ledesma, was a head-turner despite her simple beige long gown made by her classmate.
Not to be outdone were Party-list representatives and their fashion statement.
The words “Ipamahagi ang Hacienda Luisita,” loosely translated “Distribute Hacienda Luisita” were embroidered on Anakpawis Representative Rafael Mariano’s barong Tagalog while the words “presyo, ibaba” were hand printed on Bayan Muna Representative Teodoro Casiño’s barong.
Meanwhile, Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares revealed that the barong he was wearing was created by a political prisoner/artist from Negros.
The words “free political prisoners” were embroidered on the left side of his barong and the words “Itaas ang pension sa SSS (Raise the pension rates of SSS)” on the other side.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
USA Basketball Vs. Argentina: Americans Hold Off Manu Ginobili
Team USA showed precisely why they're the overwhelming favorite heading into the Olympics during their tune-up in Barcelona against Argentina, but they also showed where they'll be vulnerable -- inside -- during a number of Argentinian runs. Argentina cut the USA lead to 78-74 in the fourth quarter before Kevin Durant and Chris Paul hit three-pointers to put the game out of reach. Team USA would go on to win, 86-80.
Durant was the unquestioned star of this game -- which might be something we'll all have to get used to in London -- scoring 28 points, hitting seven three-pointers and dishing out six assists. Kobe Bryant added 18 points of his own. While LeBron James had a nice alley-oop and showed flashes, he did little to assert his will inside. The Americans shot 34 three-pointers as a team, many of them uncontested, which was the likely reason behind the swings in momentum during this game.
The Argentinians packed the paint and Tyson Chandler got in foul trouble, so there was no Team USA center available for much of the game. The U.S. faces Spain on Tuesday, a team that features the brothers Pau and Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka, in what is anticipated to be a preview of the gold medal game yet again.
Follow all of SB Nation's Olympic coverage at our London 2012 Olympics hub page. For more on Team USA as it gears up for the London Olympics, be sure to stay tuned to this StoryStream.
Durant was the unquestioned star of this game -- which might be something we'll all have to get used to in London -- scoring 28 points, hitting seven three-pointers and dishing out six assists. Kobe Bryant added 18 points of his own. While LeBron James had a nice alley-oop and showed flashes, he did little to assert his will inside. The Americans shot 34 three-pointers as a team, many of them uncontested, which was the likely reason behind the swings in momentum during this game.
The Argentinians packed the paint and Tyson Chandler got in foul trouble, so there was no Team USA center available for much of the game. The U.S. faces Spain on Tuesday, a team that features the brothers Pau and Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka, in what is anticipated to be a preview of the gold medal game yet again.
Follow all of SB Nation's Olympic coverage at our London 2012 Olympics hub page. For more on Team USA as it gears up for the London Olympics, be sure to stay tuned to this StoryStream.
Teen Choice Awards 2012: Kristen Stewart, Zac Efron among winners
The Teen Choice Awards got under way with a star-studded red carpet Sunday night, followed by a slew of awards, which were handed out at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles.
The teen-fueled ceremony honors film, TV, music and sports stars in such silly categories as choice hottie, villain, liplock and hissy fit. A record 134 million votes were cast this year.
Pictures: The red carpet
The first award of the night, choice comedian, went to Ellen DeGeneres. After accepting her surfboard, she honored Sophia Grace and Rosie with the choice web award.
"The Vampire Diaries" scored the choice TV honor in the sci-fi/fantasy category. Other winners included Zac Efron for choice actor in a drama and Michael Trevino for choice male TV scene stealer. In the movie category, "21 Jump Street" scored choice comedy. Emma Stone received both the choice comedy actress award for "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and choice drama actress for "The Help."
When Selena Gomez picked up the choice music group for her band, Selena Gomez and the Scene, the crowd sang her a warm "Happy Birthday." Gomez, who was sitting in the audience next to her beau Justin Bieber, turned 22 on Sunday.
This year's choice hottie awards went to Miley Cyrus and Ian Somerhalder. Cyrus wasn't there to accept the honor, but Somerhalder thanked fans on her behalf.
Going into the 14th annual ceremony, Kristen Stewart's "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" and "Snow White and the Huntsman" both led the nominees at the fan-favorite ceremony with seven nods a piece.
The "Twilight" movie saga turned out to be a big winner of the night, taking home the ultimate choice honor. The hit movie has won a whopping 41 Teen Choice trophies since the film first arrived in 2008. The movie's stars Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson showed up on stage to accept their honor. Lautner told the crowd, "We owe everything to you guys." Stewart thanked the fans and the film's directors. Pattinson did the same, and then gave his surfboard to the audience. His co-star and real-life gal pal, Stewart, followed suit.
The teen-fueled ceremony honors film, TV, music and sports stars in such silly categories as choice hottie, villain, liplock and hissy fit. A record 134 million votes were cast this year.
Pictures: The red carpet
The first award of the night, choice comedian, went to Ellen DeGeneres. After accepting her surfboard, she honored Sophia Grace and Rosie with the choice web award.
"The Vampire Diaries" scored the choice TV honor in the sci-fi/fantasy category. Other winners included Zac Efron for choice actor in a drama and Michael Trevino for choice male TV scene stealer. In the movie category, "21 Jump Street" scored choice comedy. Emma Stone received both the choice comedy actress award for "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and choice drama actress for "The Help."
When Selena Gomez picked up the choice music group for her band, Selena Gomez and the Scene, the crowd sang her a warm "Happy Birthday." Gomez, who was sitting in the audience next to her beau Justin Bieber, turned 22 on Sunday.
This year's choice hottie awards went to Miley Cyrus and Ian Somerhalder. Cyrus wasn't there to accept the honor, but Somerhalder thanked fans on her behalf.
Going into the 14th annual ceremony, Kristen Stewart's "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" and "Snow White and the Huntsman" both led the nominees at the fan-favorite ceremony with seven nods a piece.
The "Twilight" movie saga turned out to be a big winner of the night, taking home the ultimate choice honor. The hit movie has won a whopping 41 Teen Choice trophies since the film first arrived in 2008. The movie's stars Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson showed up on stage to accept their honor. Lautner told the crowd, "We owe everything to you guys." Stewart thanked the fans and the film's directors. Pattinson did the same, and then gave his surfboard to the audience. His co-star and real-life gal pal, Stewart, followed suit.
Ernie Els wins The Open 2012 as Adam Scott collapses
Poor, poor Adam Scott. The Australian has joined Jean Van de Velde and, dare we whisper it, Scott’s hero Greg Norman, as the kings of golfing calamity. As natural as it was to feel deep joy for Els, the veteran who many had give up on after 10 barren years, it was easier to feel intense sympathy for Scott.
With four holes to go he was four ahead and 1-50 with the bookies. The inscriber was in full scrape. Four bogeys later, Scott was in total and merciless ignominy. The pain was apparent when he walked off the green, but he quickly composed himself and displayed an upper-lip so tight he would have made an old officer proud. No tears, just cheers for Els. But this will hurt when it sinks in. It simply has to.
As a teenager he had sat in his Queensland home in floods of tears as he watched Norman, his inspiration, concede a six-shot lead to Nick Faldo at the 1996 Masters. On Sunday Norman was due to play golf in Scotland in preparation for this week’s Senior Open at Turnberry. He cancelled his plans.
“I’m going to watch every shot Adam hits,” Norman said.
The irony was obvious. Norman would have understood Scott’s torment better than anyone and it would be no surprise if he rang his young friend. But he would also have sent a message to the Big Easy. Els had finished second here in 1996 and then third in 2001.
With four holes to go he was four ahead and 1-50 with the bookies. The inscriber was in full scrape. Four bogeys later, Scott was in total and merciless ignominy. The pain was apparent when he walked off the green, but he quickly composed himself and displayed an upper-lip so tight he would have made an old officer proud. No tears, just cheers for Els. But this will hurt when it sinks in. It simply has to.
As a teenager he had sat in his Queensland home in floods of tears as he watched Norman, his inspiration, concede a six-shot lead to Nick Faldo at the 1996 Masters. On Sunday Norman was due to play golf in Scotland in preparation for this week’s Senior Open at Turnberry. He cancelled his plans.
“I’m going to watch every shot Adam hits,” Norman said.
The irony was obvious. Norman would have understood Scott’s torment better than anyone and it would be no surprise if he rang his young friend. But he would also have sent a message to the Big Easy. Els had finished second here in 1996 and then third in 2001.
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