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Tyson Gay runs fastest time in history - but no World Record

June 30th 2008 02:47

Tyson Gay has just recorded the fastest 100m of all time... Pity it won't count

The clock stopped at 9.68sec for the 25 year-old from Arkansas but even as the 20,000 crowd inside the Hayward Field Stadium began to gasp, the digital trackside wind reading showed a following breeze of 4.1 metres per second, more than twice the limit allowed for record purposes.

Tyson Gay - 9.68

No World Record - but this run will go down in history.

I don't care how big a tail wind he had, that is QUICK! gee that is QUICK!!

The showpiece event of the Olympics is shaping up as an absolute classic. Usain Bolt has one of the best names ever seen for a sprinter and is the current World Record holder with a 9.72, but there are men running sub 9.9's this year... Has there ever been a faster Olympic field?

See you in Beijing boys!

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The History of your Rugby League club

June 26th 2008 06:12

The Centenary of Rugby League website has just put out some awesome videos detailing every club, their greatest moments and how they have gotten to where they are today. These videos are really well put together and have great footage of legends past and present. For me, the footage of Cliff Lyons and Bob Fulton carving through defenses was well worth the watch.

But there is something for every fan and yes - even Hunter Mariners and Western Reds fans will have something to look at. How good is that?

There are also club Bios and videos of the 100 Greatest players, if you have time, they are a must watch!

For Club bios, including teams like the Steelers, Mariners and Jets, click here

For all the video's click here

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Can it get any better for sport fans??

June 25th 2008 01:50

You have to love this time of year. For a sports fan, it doesn’t get much better.

Federer chasing history

The most prestigious tennis tournament has started, with Wimbledon serving up the intriguing battle between history chasing Federer, the bicep bulging Spaniard Nadal and the young gun aiming to take the tennis world by storm in Novak Djokovic. It is about time the men’s draw opened up, and now Federer will have to work the hardest he ever has to gain the crown… That can only be a good thing for the game. Every champion needs a rival, it is what establishes them as a great. Sampras, Agassi, Becker, Connors, Mcenroe, Borg – all were elevated because of the battles against each other. The next few years could establish Fed ex has one of the greats if he can lift his game – when traditionally, at his age, the major triumphs slow considerably. It is a race against the clock and great to watch.

Origin 3 – the decider rolls around with Mitchell Pearch – son of Blues legend Wayne arriving for the biggest game of his career – it is poetic and what a stage it will be come next Wednesday. Can Anasta and Pearce perform in League's showpiece event? It is going to be an absolute blockbuster with an expected crowd of near 80,000

We also have the Tour de France about to start, with Aussie Cadel Evans a real chance to take it out if he manages to avoid the hussle, bussle and pile-ups of the opening week on the flat stages…

It is also the time in the footy season that fans can smell the finals – we watch as the logjammed Telstra Premiership contenders jostle for position on their way to glory…

The AFL is also heating up, with teams chasing the ‘Holy Grail’

And we also have Wallabies starting to build for Bledisloe and Tri Nations Glory, and the Socceroos about to embark on the next phase of World Cup qualification…

I think I am forgetting something….

AND a little matter of the Olympics just around the corner as well!

Oh it is a great time of the year to be a sports fan!

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Toyota Cup Player of the Year

June 24th 2008 06:15

The Player of the Year award goes under wraps after this round, so it is a good chance to look at the main contenders…

This is their ranking and points after round 15, where voting will go secret until the winner is announced at the Daly M Awards - and what a prestigious and historic award - the first player to win the award... it would be a huge honor!

Toyota Cup Rugby League

16 Lachlan Coote has been a standout for the Panthers this year playing at fullback, he has the second most tries (15), second most linebreaks (14), second most points (138), 11th most tackle breaks (62) and 13th most linebreak assists (5).

15 Ben Barba has been a try scoring machine in the Toyota Cup and is five clear of Coote in 2nd place- leading try scorer (19), Leading point scorer (163) and also leads the competition in linebreaks (18).

15 Chris Sandow announced himself in first grade with a 40m field goal against the Warriors– second most try assists (16), third most points (113), 3rd most 40/20 kicks, 5th most linebreak assists (7), 18th most tries (6).

15 Masada Iosefa has been in great form for the Panthers and made his first grade debut last week - 4th linebreak assists (7), 6th tacklebreaks (67), 21st most tackles (334).

14 Ben Hunt has been a consistent performer for the Broncos all year, just waiting for his chance to step up to the top grade– Leading try assists (20), 2nd offloads (30), 4th Linebreak assists (7), 5th points (98), 12th linebreaks (8)

13 Kris Keating admits he feels more pressure captaining the Eels Toyota Cup team around the park each week then making his first grade debut. Lived out a dream playing alongside his brother Matthew in first grade earlier in the year. 11th try assists (7), 18th tries (6), 25th most tackle breaks (47).

13 Eddie Paea has been a standout since dropping down from first grade and a very consistent performer for the Rabbitohs. Eighth in linebreak assists (7).

Matt Mundine is on 11 points and then there are a host of names on 9 points including – Justin Carney, Josh Dugan, Wayde Dunley, Tim Moltzen, Tim Mannah and Daly Cherry-Evans.

For all the latest information log on to NRL.com

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Queensland Origin team for game 3

June 24th 2008 01:07

Queensland team for game 3.

1. KARMICHAEL HUNT
BRISBANE BRONCOS

2.
DARIUS BOYD
BRISBANE BRONCOS

3.
GREG INGLIS
MELBOURNE STORM

4.
BRENT TATE
NZ WARRIORS

5.
ISRAEL FOLAU
MELBOURNE STORM

6.
JOHNATHAN THURSTON
NORTH QLD COWBOYS

7.
SCOTT PRINCE
GOLD COAST TITANS

8.
STEVEN PRICE
NZ WARRIORS

9.
CAMERON SMITH (c)
MELBOURNE STORM

10.
PETERO CIVONICEVA
PENRITH PANTHERS

11.
MICHAEL CROCKER
MELBOURNE STORM

12.
ASHLEY HARRISON
GOLD COAST TITANS

13.
DALLAS JOHNSON

MELBOURNE STORM

INTERCHANGE

14.
BILLY SLATER
MELBOURNE STORM

15.
BEN HANNANT
BRISBANE BRONCOS

16.
NATE MYLES
SYDNEY ROOSTERS

17.
SAM THAIDAY
BRISBANE BRONCOS

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Blues State of Origin team game 3

June 23rd 2008 22:15

Mr Halfback

The following players have been selected to represent the NSW Wizard Blues in Game 3 of the Harvey Norman State of Origin Series at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, on Wednesday, July 2

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Referees support organ donation

June 23rd 2008 06:19

NRL referees prefer to avoid the spotlight but in Round 16 of the Telstra Premiership they want everyone to notice their support of Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation.

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TOYOTA CUP THRILLER - Top of the table clash with stars of tomorrow

June 19th 2008 05:43

They have only lost three games between them this season, now the Panthers and Dragons are set to collide in the biggest Toyota Cup game of the year.

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St George Illawarra Dragons the best club?

June 19th 2008 04:29

The St George Illawarra Dragons club is looking to continue a 15-match unbeaten run when it tackles the Penrith Panthers at ANZ Stadium on Friday night.

The Dragons might be flying under the radar but they are the only club to have both NRL and Toyota Cup teams inside the top eight

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Toyota Cup - Round 14 in review

June 17th 2008 05:40

The Cowboys have had some heartbreaking defeats this season, but finally have reason to celebrate after defeating the Knights in Townsville on Monday night. The Cowboys have been unlucky this year - they have had two losses under 2 points and two draws, but will be happy after registering their first win of the season.

For all the news and scores log onto NRL.com
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WWE colides with NRL & Wests Tigers

June 16th 2008 05:32

WWE Superstars Batista and MVP were today given a Rugby League lesson by the Wests Tigers. They got a quick rundown on everything from passing, tackling and kicking - and then turned the tables inside the ring.

This is where these guys make a crust, and they took the Tigers through numerous grappling and wrestling techniques. .. Note, no chairs were used in these training drills

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My First Taste inside a Boxing Ring

June 13th 2008 05:59

I must have watched the Rocky movies a million times over, but trust me, you don’t want to box the way he does! I had my first experience inside the squared circle and I have to say it is one of the toughest things you can do. I was put through my paces for oven an hour, going through various drills, both offensive and defensive and it has given me a whole new appreciation for the sport.

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Sport is Big Business - Sonny Bill Williams vs Ronaldo

June 6th 2008 02:05

The Sonny Bill Williams circus keeps rolling on, it is a shame, because Sonny is a good kid, but seems to be getting influenced by the wrong crowd. So we will continue to read about SBW’s much publicized contract – we are told approx worth $400,000 a season… It is clear SBW is unhappy, but he is a shadow of his former self at the moment. On the field he is destructive as ever, but something has changed in him and he just appears to be lost and confused at the moment.