Ricky Ponting departed from the Australian captaincy with the warmest of endorsements for his heir-apparent Michael Clarke, and a concerted plea for the selectors to retain an ageing trio of Test batsmen. Short of an extraordinary about-turn by Cricket Australia, 29-year-old Clarke will be named...
Graeme Smith is not a small man. He towers above six foot, has shoulders broader than a lock forward, a chest that can puff out even if he is not proud and logs for legs. His personality can be even bigger: the larger than life...
“For the first time in my life there have been claps in a press conference. I am sure this is a special moment for me, guys.” Yuvraj Singh made a telling opening statement. The whole media room was in splits. For the next 17 minutes...
It seems obvious how a sailboat sails downwind: It is pushed along by the wind in its sails. Less obvious is how it can sail upwind or how some sailboats can sail faster than the wind. Sir Isaac Newton formulated three basic laws that pertain...
The sports of trampolining and tumbling are as old as man, a reflection of man’s desire to defy the ever-pervading presence of gravity. A number of cultures have devised apparatus to send an athlete into the air, i.e., an outstretched animal skin being used to...
Joining one of the many fitness centers in your area can have a lot of benefits, but can also be a big expense. Since most centers ask you to sign contracts that can be difficult to cancel, make sure that joining a fitness center is...
Today, almost every sport is offered to the wheelchair user – wheelchair skiing, downhill wheelchair racing, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball and more. Participating in sports will not only help strengthen your body and improve dexterity, it will also boost your self-esteem. Manufacturers offer custom-built sports...
With its firm meaty texture, medium flavour and a great source of Omega 3 tuna is an excellent fish to eat all year round. Although more traditionally people associated tuna with the tinned variety, tuna steaks are becoming increasingly popular in restaurants and homes. TV...
Highlights of the day, tricky bets of the day and the valuebets of 04 of January. If you like Euroleague Basketball, today there are rather tricky games. If you can, do not bet on Ülker v Unicaja; Armani v Lietuvos. But big bankers by the...
Tuna fish are a nutrient rich source of food. They are packed full of high quality protein and are rich in minerals such as selenium, magnesium and potassium. They also contain vitamins B1 and B6 and most importantly essential Omega 3 fatty acids. Essential fatty...