Xavi - The difference between Under-Achieving and Champion Spain

Euro 2008 ended with a quiet finale with Spain beating the Germans 1-0. The two best teams of Europe met in a jam-packed stadium on a lovely evening filled with happiness and an air of friendliness. The same attitudes were carried to the pitch and it was one of the cleanest finals ever played.

The tournament was one of the cleanest ones played with Read Further on UTP’s Sports Blog

ATP Calendar - Survival of the Fittest

Time and again we have heard some of the famous names in the game of tennis complaining about the rigorous ATP calendar. Whether they are right or not, one has to consider that every sport in this world talks about making money. From the ATP committee’s point of view it is very clear that the more tennis tournaments there are the more sponsors would get involved and Read Further on UTP’s Sports Blog

Collingwood - Give him some time to prove as Captain

Paul Collingwood has come a long way in quick time under the Captain’s hat and even though his recent ODI ban of 4 matches is something that will raise a lot of questions on his holding the fort at this time, I think he is still the man for the job. He may not have had the ultimate head turning start to his English captaincy career but he has got the right kind of Read Further on UTP’s Sports Blog

Ronaldo’s Ransom at Man Utd - Is it fair on the fan?

Christiano Ronaldo is by far the best player around the world currently and can be matched with the Ronaldinhos of the world. He has no longer a new sensation and has made his place amongst the fans and the experts. Its not only skill but also some leadership qualities that one gets to see in small instances at such a young age. He was definitely the difference this year with Read Further on UTP’s Sports Blog

Nadal wins the Wimbledon “WAR” against Federer

The Wimbledon 2008 final was one of the greatest matches anyone would have ever seen in the history of tennis. It was an epic battle and honestly speaking, the way they were playing, I didn’t want it to end. Two warriors fighting for glory. One trying to hold on to his fort while the other, trying to finally get what he didn’t have. When Nadal beat Schuettler in the semi-final to set up the Read Further on UTP’s Sports Blog

NBA Players gearing up for the Olympics

We are getting closer to the date when the Olympics come again and give the sheer pleasure of sports watching in one big tournament where all sportsmen represent their counties. Who am I kidding? Hehe…

Olympics is by far the biggest paradox of the sporting world. A tournament which has pretty much every sport played around the world Read Further on UTP’s Sports Blog

Brett Lee - The best pace bowler in the world

There was a time not to far back where the advent of the 100mph ball thrown in by Shoaib Akhtar, turned some heads and shot out some huge headlines. Lots of publicity and the fear of another Paki fast bowler emerging was building. At the same time, a young Australian prospect was waiting in the cage for his chance. There were quiet news about Australia having someone who Read Further on UTP’s Sports Blog

Torres - Brings Spain Much Awaited Glory

Euro 2008 ended with a quiet finale yesterday with Spain beating the Germans 1-0. The two best teams of Europe met in a jam-packed stadium on a lovely evening filled with happiness and an air of friendliness. The same attitudes were carried to the pitch and it was one of the cleanest finals ever played.

Both teams took a while to get going and Read Further on UTP’s Sports Blog

Chamberlain Shines - Not Wilt but the Yankee ~ Joba

There is a new Chamberlain on the block. Not from the NBA, this lad is from the MLB. The New York Yankees may have struck gold by trying something new and bringing 22-year old rookie Joba Chamberlain from the bullpen to the starting lineup. It clicked like anything.

Chamberlain threw in 6  2/3innings in a 10-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was pretty dominant. The longest inning was probably the 2nd one after which he just settled down and Read Further on UTP’s Sports Blog

Game 77: Yanks @ Pirates: Welcome JC, Welcome!

RHP Darrell Rasner (4-4, 3.64) vs. LHP Tom Gorzelanny (5-6, 6.59)

Game Time: 7:05

TV Station: MY9

Radio Station: WCBS 880

Yankees
Cabrera CF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Giambi 1B
Posada C
Cabo 2B
Christian LF
Rasner RHP

Notes: As posted before, speedster Justin Christian has been called up, and is starting tonight as a result of Damons sore foot. Matsuis knees are too bad so he can’t play the field, that’s why he’s not in there.

This will also be my last post for a month, as stated earlier today Umar Pirzada will be taking over. Here are the blog stats for the month of June so far: 1,011 hits, and on pace to break my record of 1,088 which was set last month. I know the numbers may not seem big, but for my 3rd month blogging I’ll take it. I would also like to thank my readers and Umar for maintaining this Blog for me in the next month. I’ll be back the 21st of July.