Brazil has been working assiduously over the last few years to prepare solid, beautiful and functional stadia for the 2014 FIFA World Cup games, which will be held in Brazil. Brazil was elected unchallenged as host nation in 2007 after the international football federation, FIFA, decreed that the tournament would be staged in South America … Continue reading 2014 FIFA World Cup – Venues
Group A Brazil go into the 2014 Fifa World Cup as favorites to lift their sixth trophy. There is no doubt that the Brazilian’s go mad for football and as the home nation their is no surprise that they could win it. Aside from Brazil, Group A could prove to be a close contest. Mexico … Continue reading 2014 Fifa World Cup – Group Stage Predictions
Group A Country GP W D L GF GA GD PTS Brazil 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Croatia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mexico 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cameroon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Group B Country GP W D L GF … Continue reading 2014 FIFA World Cup – Teams and Groups playing in Brazil
By: Denise N. Fyffe. Copyright © 2014, Denise N. Fyffe Fifa World Cup fever is in the air and every country on the planet will be tuned in to follow every match for the next month. The first match begins in Brazil on Thursday, June 12, 2014 and the finals will be held Sunday, July … Continue reading 2014 FIFA World Cup – World Cup Fever is in the air!
2014 FIFA World Cup football enthusiasts will be working hard to keep track of match points and which teams will be moving through the rounds. Just to make life a little easier, here are a few 2014 FIFA World Cup - Charts and Wallpapers to help you with this process.
Usain Bolt spoke to the media for the first time since it was revealed last month he suffered a foot injury, calling it “nothing serious,” confirming he’s back in training and saying his coach believes he can lower his world records. “My experience [the foot injury] has taught me that that’s just the nature of … Continue reading Usain Bolt talks about foot injury, focus beyond 2014
Former 100 meter world record holder Asafa Powell has been banned 18 months for failing a drug test last year. Powell, who has won three Olympic medals, called the sentencing “unfair and unjust,” according to the BBC. From the BBC’s report: The Jamaican sprinter, 31, took the banned stimulant oxilofrine at last year’s national championships … Continue reading Jamaican sprinter and Olympic medalist Asafa Powell banned 18 months for doping
ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls' Championships 2014 winners are Calabar High for the boys and Edwin Allen High for the girls. See final points standing below: ISSA Boys Championships 2014 winners ISSA Girls' Championships 2014 winners Calabar High -- 305 Edwin Allen High -- 337.5 Kingston College -- 208.5 St Jago High … Continue reading Jamaican Sports: ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Championships 2014 winners
Usain Bolt has refused to rule out a sensational call up to Jamaica’s national football team after posting an image of a newspaper story on Instagram.
Reacting to a story in The Jamaica Star, which claims he is ready to accept manager Winfried Schafer’s offer of a place in his World Cup 2018 qualifying squad, Bolt took a picture of the page and uploaded it with the message: “Jamaica how we look? Hmmm. A we say to the world and anything possible.. #SeriousFace #ReggaeBoyz #ForeverFaster #FutureOption #MadTalent #AnythingPossible”
The 27-year-old, who is a big fan of Manchester United, has previously spoken of his desire to play for the Red Devils.
Colourful character: Bolt wears a Manchester United scarf in the crowd at a game against Arsenal at Old Trafford
The sprinter previously begged Sir Alex Ferguson for a trial with Premier League champions United. He said: ‘I know I could make a difference. I’d be the fastest in the team – but I can play as well.
‘If Ferguson called me up and said, “OK let’s do this, come and have a trial”, it would be impossible for me to say no.’
Usain Bolt’s latest social media post indicates that he’s still keen on swapping his running spikes for football boots, although his last attempt to forge a new career fell on deaf ears.
While a call up from Ferguson is now entirely out of the question, it appears Bolt’s hopes of a career in football aren’t over yet.
Usain Bolt has refused to rule out a sensational call up to Jamaica’s national football team after posting an image of a newspaper story on Instagram.
Reacting to a story in The Jamaica Star, which claims he is ready to accept manager Winfried Schafer’s offer of a place in his World Cup 2018 qualifying squad, Bolt took a picture of the page and uploaded it with the message: ‘Jamaica how we look? Hmmm..A we say to the world and anything possible.. #SeriousFace #ReggaeBoyz #ForeverFaster #FutureOption #MadTalent #AnythingPossible’
The 27-year-old, who is a big fan of Manchester United, has previously spoken of his desire to play for the Red Devils.
The sprinter previously begged Sir Alex Ferguson for a trial with Premier League champions United. He said: ‘I know I could make a difference. I’d be the fastest in the team – but I can play as well.
‘If Ferguson called…
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Sports History 1988 A famous case of AAS use in a competition was Canadian Ben Johnson's victory in the 100 m at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He subsequently failed the drug test when stanozolol was found in his urine. He later admitted to using the steroid as well as Dianabol, testosterone, Furazabol, and human growth hormone … Continue reading Doping in sports: 1988 Seoul Olympics
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