I have too little energy (and time) for a proper, in-depth post, but as promised, analysis from last night’s World Cup final is now done, courtesy Zonal Marking. It’s another great analysis, from a site that has really increased my enjoyment of the tournament, and you can read it here. I wish that all sports would […]
Archives for July 2010
The World Cup Final and leTour 2010 hits the Alps
62 games down, 2 to go. And the final game, on Sunday night, will see a first-time world champion crowned when either the Spanish or Dutch claim the World Cup. Gladiators in a Colosseum It will be an incredible match at an incredible venue. I was fortunate enough to watch World Cup matches at Loftus […]
Rudy Pevenage admits to Puerto involvement
Well, seeing as how it is Tour time, doping scandals seem to be part of the scenery in July. This year is no different, first because of the Wall Street Journal’s article “Blood Brothers” which ran on Saturday during the prologue, and now because Rudy Pevenage has admitted to helping Jan Ulrich dope with Dr. Efumiano Fuentes, he of […]
Caster Semenya cleared? Is this finally the verdict?
It is being reported that Caster Semenya, South Africa’s 800m World Champion, will be given the all clear to return to the track. Before getting carried away at the conclusion of what seemed a never-ending saga, let’s remember that on no fewer than three occasions, the SA government have organized triumphant press conferences only to […]
Football analysis: Altitude and goal scoring
Amazing to think that we’re now done with 60 out of 64 matches, and by this time next week, the World Cup will have left South Africa. It’s been a month-long celebration here in SA, and while the disruption to work and traffic and general life will be over, we’re bracing ourselves for the mother […]
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