Category: Sports
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Tour De France
I have tried hating this event because of all the scams and controversies. But I just can’t. I love it. These men are amongst my favorites (in order): Andreas Kloden (team pulled out) Alexander Vinokourov (doped, team pulled out) Robbie McEwen (finished outside time limit) Michael Rasmussen (doped, team fired him) Wow! Now thats some…
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The Last of Them West Indians
Brian Charles Lara, played his last international yesterday. A sad day for all cricket lovers, and one hoped for a better departure than a run out despite his flawed leagcy. Rahul Bhattacharya says: This comes from Adam Gilchrist in The Australian a couple of seasons ago. “Mistake,” hissed Lara. Next ball Lara lofted to midwicket…
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World Cup Memories – ‘92
Aparajith writes here about his memories of the 1992 Benson and Hedges Cricket World Cup. Here is what I remember most about that tournament. Miandad jumping up and down – mimicking Kiran More’s appeal. Crowe and Greatbatch batting for NZ. Dipak Patel opening the bowling for NZ. The ridiculous 21 off 1 ball for SA…
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Lord of the Ring: Ali
I am not a great fan of Rediff but this headline today is just brilliant. It is the birthday of the great Muhammad Ali today. Though many would say the Lennox Lewis was a better fighter, the fact remains that Ali could not fight at the peak of his career due to the ban, and…
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Suzuka spells doom for Schumi
It was the last F1 race in Suzuka for some time to come. It was definitely the last race of Schumacher here. And everyone was out to see the Red Emperor score a big victory. It was a race he was supposed to win with ease. And, till the 36th lap today, nothing happened to…