The Most Famous Soccer Jersey Numbers

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we look at the most famous soccer jersey numbers in the game, pat and present.

Soccer is such an influential game that many fans follow everything that the famous players do. Some die hard fans even celebrate their favorite player’s birthdays, and try to copy their lifestyle. They buy jerseys worn by their favorite players and think of the jersey number as their lucky number. Here are some famous soccer jersey numbers worn by famous players
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The Greatest Quarterbacks In NFL History

Ranking players in a particular sport is never easy, and ranking a quarterback, is perhaps even harder. Sometimes the statistics of a quarterback cannot be taken as the sole factor in the ranking. Sure, the current statistics of a quarterback are a good pointer towards their greatness, but no more than that! A quarterback can be great even though his statistics may not be the best. What makes a quarterback great? Different experts assign different values to the qualities of a quarterback, because no two quarterbacks are the same in their ability and talent. A quarterback’s greatness lies not in his stats because there are many quarterbacks whose greatness lies more in their ability to lead their team and to get out of difficult situations. This is why the list of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL is very subjective. We’ll give it a go though!
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David Beckham – More than just an athlete

David Beckham is an iconic British athlete. He is more than just a soccer player and has always been in the news, be it his wedding with the former Spice girl Victoria Adams, his hairstyle, his tattoo or rumours that he has been cheating on his wife.

David Beckham was born on May 2, 1975 and has been a soccer lover since his childhood. He started playing football at the age of 5 and went to a soccer school for training. His passion and love for the game made him work particularly hard, and in no time he had earned a chance to participate in an FC Barcelona training session. He then played for a local youth team before being signed by Manchester United as a young teenager. His performances were so outstanding that he received an award for the under-15 player of the year. The soccer scoreboards showed that he made his professional debut at the age of 17 with Manchester United, and helped United win the Champions league in 1999, as well as many other titles.
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The Most Overrated Soccer Players in the World

The fans just love this game of soccer, and in their fervor sometimes they blindly overrate some of the players. These players do not have something extra ordinary in their game but the fans simply love them. Sometimes they turn into such big players because they have a spouse who is a celebrity or because they have performed well only in a couple of high profile matches. Once fans start treating them like big players, companies run after such players and sign them as ambassadors, and then they get important roles in advertisements. This is why players become overrated. According to the fans, here are the most overrated players.
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NFL Football vs Rugby – Which is the Toughest?

In a football scoreboards feature, we compare the great games of football and rugby and ponder the quesion: which is the toughest?

The first obvious difference is that football players play in small bursts often of just a few seconds, and the football scoreboards show that they generally play no more than 40% of each game as each football team essentially consists of three teams, and subs are unlimited. Rugby players can be substituted, but often they play for the whole game and they spend much more time running as they game is stopped much less than football. This means that rugby players have to have much more stamina, but it also means that football is open to stronger and bigger players with less natural endurance. Football players can be considerably bigger; in fact the heaviest football players are around 380 pounds, whilst rubgy players max out at around 280 pounds.
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U.S. Basketball from the eyes of a U.K soccer fan

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we look at the great sport of basketball from the eyes of an English soccer fan. As a big fan of sport, one of the first things I wanted to do when I arrived in North America from the UK for the first time was watch some live sports. My friend offered to take me to see the Toronto Raptors play against the Dallas Maveriks (is that what they are called)?, the basketball scoreboards showing that the big stars at the time were the big German guy for Dallas and the guy who has since moved to Miami for Toronto. As you can see, I’m ashamed to say that my basketball knowledge was, and still is, very limited!
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The fastest players in the NFL

In a football scoreboards feature, we take a look at the top 10 players who have lit up the NFL with their speed.

Speed is by no means the most important skill in football, but it certainly gives players a big head start in their bid to get to the top. Along with ball handling, strength, game intelligence, coordination and fitness, it is one of the skills that the best players possess.
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Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo – Who is the greatest?

In a soccer scoreboards review, we look at and compare the best two attacking players in the global game today. Soccer is the most popular sport in Europe. Practically everyone on the continent is crazy about the game and the stadiums tend to be full every time there is a match. There is no doubt that the game has produced some great players over the years, and out of today’s crop of stars, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two that stand out. They play for the greatest and most supported teams in Europe: Real Madrid and Barcelona. It is very hard to compare such great players so let’s take a look at their stats and then try to make a conclusion about who is the greatest.
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The NBA’s Top 5 best paid players

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we look at the top 5 earning players in the NBA today. National Basketball Association (NBA) is very popular in the United States and it contains some players who no doubt have outstanding skills, whilst others certainly do not. They are just popular only because they are a part of one of the greatest teams. Similarly, some players deserve the large amounts of money that they get, but others don’t: they do not perform according to what they earn and are considered by many to be overpaid. Here we look at top 5 highest paid basketball players, and as you will see, some of them deserve it and some of them absolutely do not.
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The 6 Most Famous Referees In Soccer

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we look at the top soccer referees in the game of soccer. Baseball is the ultimate American pass time. If we had to state what the world’s (as a whole) ultimate pass time game is soccer. Soccer is the most played sport in the world, which is why sport apparel companies earn huge revenues from soccer player jersey sales. I wonder, how many jerseys with a referees name and number have these companies sold or even made? The answer of-course is none. This shows that the fans of the game, unless they are heavily criticizing them, tend to overlook one of the most important participants in the game: the referees.
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5 Of The Worst NFL Players In The Last Two Decades

In a football scoreboards feature, we look at the worst of the worst from the NFL. If you are a fan of football, then you no doubt are aware of the various legendary players of the game, the best teams, the best coaches, the best plays on the field, the best players etc. However, you might not know who the worst ever players in the history of NFL are, because it simply might not have occurred to you. Therefore, for your benefit we, loathingly, present you the top 5 “worst” NFL players to have disgraced the beautiful game in the last two decades:
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The Greatest 5 Baseball Teams in the US

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we take a look at the top 5 MLB teams. Baseball is an extremely popular game in the US. Every year the World Series Championship is held by the Major League Baseball. This league is further divided into two sub leagues, the National League and the American League. Each league has three divisions, east, west and central. In this article we take a look at the five best baseball teams today.
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Top 5 Surprising Trades in Baseball History

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we look at the top 5 surprising trades in basketball history. Trades often prove to be beneficial for one team, but leave the other team with nothing except to regret their move, or in some cases be glad about it! Players can lose or gain form after a trade, leaving some unexpected victors and losers.

Number 5: Montreal Expos deal with Seattle Mariners to trade in Mark Langston and Mike Campbell for Randy Johnson, Brian Holman and Gene Harris.
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The top four baseball players ever.

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we look at the four greatest basbeall players ever to play the game.

George Herman Ruth (Babe Ruth)

Babe Ruth was born on 6th February 1985 and is known as one of the most famous baseball players to have ever lived. He was nicknamed “The Bambino” and “The Sultan of Swat.” The baseball scoreboards showed that he hit a record of 714 home runs in just 22 seasons and played as a right fielder. Many of his records lasted for decades. From 1914-1935 he was a major American baseball league player and played with the Red Sox for 6 years during which he pitched no less than 29 scoreless innings in a World Series – an outstanding record that lasted for 43 years. In 1920, Ruth was traded to the New York Yankees for what was then a huge fee of $125,000.
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The 5 Most Famous Soccer Players from Brazil

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we take a look at the most famous and coverted soccer players ever to have worn the yellow Brazilian shirt.

Brazil was known always considered the strongest soccer team until its decline which started after the 1994 World Cup. Although the soccer scoreboards show that Brazil won the World Cup for the 5th time in 2002, most of its most successful players were no longer playing for the team. Only a couple of World class players were left, and they led them to the World Cup victory. Brazil is the only team which has won the World Cup 5 times. Let’s take a look at some of the famous soccer players from Brazil.
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The Top 3 Basketball teams in the Pacific US

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we look at the top US basketball teams from the West coast. Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the US, and arguably THE most popular sport (in tandem with football). The Pacific coast has some great teams and some fanatical supporters, which have a friendly but fierce rivalry with the East coast. The following 3 Pacific US teams are considered the best in the West.
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The Top 3 Basketball teams in the Atlantic US

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we take a look at the top 3 Atlantic Basketball teams.

Basketball is very commonly watched in the US. In just the way cricket is loved and worshipped in Asia, basketball is THE game in the US. People are crazy about it and they just love this sport. The players love their supporters and try their best not to disappoint them. Lets take a look at the top 3 Atlantic teams:
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The most talked about coaches from FIFA 2010

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we look at the most talked about coaches from the World Cup 2010.

Dunga
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri, commonly known as Dunga, coached the Brazilian team in the 2010 World Cup. He was a player for the Brazil team in 1994 who won the World Cup. In July 2006, Dunga was named as the coach of the national team. His coaching results were impressive, with the soccer scoreboards showing that Brazil won 4 out of 5 of their first matches that season. Initially his selection of the team was appreciated by many famous players but unfortunately it did not work out in the 2010 World Cup. Brazil got eliminated from the contest when they lost to Netherlands 2-1 in the quarterfinals. After their shameful exit, Dunga was dismissed by the Brazilian Football Confederation. He is now considered as the worst coach ever to lead the team in a World Cup.
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2018 World Cup – Will it really go to Russia?

2018 World Cup – Will It Really Go To Russia? At the beginning of December 2010, we will find out who will win the right to hold the World Cup in 2018.

Brazil are set to host it in 2014, and few people would argue that it isn’t a worthy destination for the globe’s most illustrious competition. With a fine footballing history, in which it has won more World Cup’s than any other country, it has produced some of the best players the world has seen, including of-course arguably the best player ever in Pele. You would be hard pressed to find a Brazilian who is not a mad soccer fan, and the entire country is set to go crazy when the competition starts in four years time. Soccer and Brazil go hand in hand, and the world cannot wait for the tournament to begin.
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Most controversial moments in World Cup Soccer History

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we look at the most controversial moments in World Cup history. Soccer has been a very popular sport for over a hundred years now. Like every other sport soccer is also surrounded by controversy, injuries and some memorable moments.

England vs. West Germany, 1996:
England vs. West Germany was the final match of the World Cup in 1996. The soccer scoreboards showed that the game was tied at 2-2 till full time and was then moved to extra time. Without any goal being scored after 11 minutes of extra time, a controversial goal was scored by Geoff Hurst of England. The ball apparently landed on or just over the line; the referee was not certain whether it was a goal or not. He consulted his lineman who was from USSR and he signaled that it was a goal. The Swiss referee awarded the goal to England, leaving West Germany in utter despair. The goal has been controversial since the time it was scored and Germans believe that it was revenge from the USSR lineman because USSR had been defeated by West Germany in the semi finals.
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Who is better, the Yankee Alex Rodriguez or Alfonso Soriano?

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we look at two great baseball players. Those who love the sport of baseball revere their favorite players – they follow every pitch they make, every home run they complete, but above all they follow every bit of news about them. And then they love to talk about it; well, more like dissect every aspect about it passionately!

On February 16th 2004, the fans went into frenzy when they realized the rumors about the Yankees trading Alfonso Soriano for Alex Rodriguez with the Texas Rangers were not completely baseless. It was this exchange that brought the two players, Alfonso Soriano and Alex Rodriguez, onto the same platform and sparked one of the most passionately debated topics in baseball history. It was the debate that became the thing fans discussed, and sometimes even fought over; Who is the better Yankee: Alex Rodriguez or Alfonso Soriano? Who truly lights up the baseball scoreboards?
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The greatest rivals: Pele and Maradona

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we look at the two greatest soccer players ever. Soccer’s greatest rivalry is between the Brazilian Pele and the Argentine, Maradona. Both of them are regarded as the best players in the history of soccer and many consider that no other players in history have reached their heights. The soccer scoreboards showed that Pele and Maradona met in 14 World Cup matches and redefined the game. The argument never seems to end about who was the better player. There is only way to find out who was the greater player, and that is through stats. So here’s a look at the stats of each one of them.
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Five Biggest NFL Football Bloopers – Updated Article With Extra Information

American Football Bloopers

At Electro-Mech, we manufacture and sell football scoreboards. In addition, we have a blog that follows what’s new and what’s interesting in the world of football, basketball, soccer and baseball. In this article we look at the five biggest bloopers ever made in the NFL.

Blooper 5: The missed punt.

It was the 1986 playoff game in Chicago against the Giants. It was a freezing cold January day with a strong wind. Just the sort of wind that kickers and kick returners fear. Sean Landeta, a second season punter, became the victim of the wind. As he attempted to punt close to his end near the beginning of the game, a massive gust of wind took the ball away from him as he dropped it and he barely got any foot on it at all. Chicago then picked up the loose ball up for a touchdown, and the Bears went on to win easily. Although the blooper had no baring on the final result, it certainly didn’t look good as far as Sean Landeta was concerned!
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The Highest Paid NFL Players – Updated Article With Information on Best-Paid Players Per Position.

Highest Paid NFL Players So here are the top paid NFL players who light up the football scoreboards and give the fans the most to cheer about (when they are watching them, not buying an entry ticket!.

First of all the star of all star positions, the quarterback:

1 – No surprises here as Tom Bradey makes it not only to the QB number spot in terms of payment, but to the pedestal of best paid player out of anybody in the NFL. He just made a deal worth over $72 Million over 4 years, which is $18 Million a year, plus at least $20 million a year endorsements. He is sure to light up the football scoreboards again this year. Well, he better do if he is going to justify a wage like that!
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5 Football Players Who Changed the Game Forever

In a football scoreboards feature, we look at 5 great influential football players. Professional sports are all about elite skills. If you have the elite skills required for playing a sport at the highest level, then it is possible that a scout might recognize your potential and recruit you. Professional sports are also about doing the best you can, and trying to constantly outshine in your area of expertise. However, having the skills that get you onto a team is very different from having the skills that set you apart from the rest of the players in your team and otherwise. These 5 football players had the skills and the ability to outshine everyone else, and gave the defensive coordinators aneurisms because of their ability to out-smart every single player who crossed their path. The 5 football players are players who changed the way the game is played forever; they are the game changers. Here are the 5 football players who, in my opinion, have changed the way the great game was played.
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Who takes the Spotlight: Kobe Bryant or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we look at Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and ask, who takes the spotlight?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born in 1947 in New York. He was born a Catholic but later converted to Islam and so changed his named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He had passion for basketball since he was a child. He achieved a lot in his early days and due to this game he was picked by Milwaukee Bucks. There he remained a dominant figure in the team and helped the team to win the division for four straight years. He then joined Los Angels Lakers. The basketball scoreboards showed that he scored a total of 38,387 points and is still the all time leading NBA scorer. He is famous for his skyhook shot which the defenders found almost impossible to block. His height, 7 ft 2 inches, is also an important contributing factor in making him one of the greatest players of all times.

On the other hand, Kobe Bryant is still quite young a player as compared to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He was born in 1978. He started playing basketball in his school days. At the age of 17 he decided to go into the NBA directly and was then the 6th player to do so. Bryant then joined Los Angeles Lakers in 1996 and still plays for the same team. He won a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kobe Bryant differ a lot in terms of age. Kareem has retired while Kobe is still on the go. Kobe has still got a few years left and who knows if he will be a greater player than Kareem. Kareem almost had no injuries during his career, although he broke his arm a couple of times, and had a scandal free career. Kobe too, has had an injury free career, but sadly not a scandal free one. In 2003, he was accused of sexual assault by a hotel employee, where he stayed prior to where his knee surgery was to be done. This damaged Kobe’s image to such an extent that big companies terminated endorsement contracts with him.

Kobe Bryan played as a shooting guard whereas Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played at a centre position which makes the comparison difficult. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has won six NBA championships and the Most Valuable player for six regular seasons while on the other hand Kobe Bryant has won the Most Valuable Player award only once in the 2007-08 season. In 2010, Kobe became the all time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history.
It’s hard to decide who takes the spotlight Kareem or Kobe, because one is retired and the other is still playing but according to experts Kareem is the best between the two. If you ask the fans, you’ll probably get a similar response. Perhaps in a few years, when Kobe’s career is reaching its natural end, this comparison will be easier to make.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kareem_Abdul-Jabbar

New York Mets Vs. Houston Astros (1986): The Greatest Baseball Match Ever Played

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we recall what was possibly the most amazing match ever played. Baseball may just be one of the few sports in which individual effort is as equally important, if not more than, the team effort. This is a sport where individuals make up the team, and there might just be an “I” in “team”. I say this because; a great deal depends on the player currently in the spotlight such as the pitcher, the batter or the fielder/catcher. If they fumble and miss, then the entire team misses out. In short, it is the players who make the game a legend.
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5 Best Goalies to Have Ever Played

In Soccer scoreboards news, we look at the goalkeeping position and ask, who is the best? Goalkeepers have a very important position in the game of soccer. Much responsibility is put on their shoulders for preventing the opposition team from scoring any goals. Being the only players allowed use the hand they are often responsible for beginning team attacks and organizing the defense. Here we look at the top 5 goalies who have every played.
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NFL stadiums to be altered for World Cup soccer.

Nfl Stadiums To Be Altered For World Cup Soccer. In football scoreboards news, we look at the new proposed NFL stadium in LA, and how the World Cup is affecting its design.

The design of the Roski’s project football stadium is being especially altered to make it suitable for World Cup soccer. The 75,000-seater LA Stadium will be built on a 600 acre plot of land near the junction of freeways 57 and 60. If the US wins the bid to bring the World Cup back to the country in 2018 or 2022, this stadium would host a number of World Cup matches.
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Europe 2012 qualifying: Which countries are going to Poland and Ukraine?

Europe 2012 Qualifying: Which Countries Are Going To Poland And Ukraine? Group A: Many of the key German players have been struggling in their domestic league recently, but as soon as they put their national shirt on they shine. They are truly one of the great European sides, gelling together as a team possibly greater than anyone else other than Spain. There recent performances leave no doubt that their achievements in the World Cup were a fluke. After Germany, Austria have looked good in their opening games, but they will be wary of the experience of Turkey, who are just behind them and who are the second favorites in this group.
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Is Goal-line technology finally coming to soccer?

In Soccer Scoreboards news, we look at the moves being made to bring goal-line technology to soccer.

For decades the debate has raged in soccer circles about goal-line technology. The World Cup of 2010 was particularly controversial with more than one incident involving close goal-line calls. For example, with the soccer scoreboards showing 2-1 to Germany, England scored a goal as the referee deemed that it had not crossed the line, when replays clearly showed that the goal should have stood.
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Shortest Players in NBA History – Updated Article.

Shortest Players in NBA History In basketball scoreboards news, we look at somewhat esoteric subject. Who were the shortest players ever to have played in the NBA?

Basketball is one of the few sports which practically demands a distinct physique. As we all know, that demand is height. Most of the players in the NBA of today and the past are and were over 6 feet tall, and many 6 foot 6 and above. Clearly height is an obvious advantage in basketball, unlike in sports such as soccer or baseball, in which physical attributes are much less important. In one way this is a inherent disadvantage of the game of basketball: whilst the best soccer player in the world today, Messi, is only 5 foot 7, in basketball the vast majority of players of such a a height will get nowhere. In another way, this is not strictly true, as there have been some notable exceptions in the game of basketball over the years. Below we look the shortest players in basketball history who made it big.
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Women’s baseball – How women are shedding the image that baseball is only for men

It is getting closer to the World Series, and once again the U.S. turns to its attention to the baseball scoreboards. To men’s baseball, of course. Women here don’t play baseball. Women play softball. But as Baseball Scoreboards news has found out, a University of Nevada political science professor is determined to expose the plight of female baseball players to the world. Her name is Jennifer Ring and after winning a research grant she wrote a book called “Stolen Bases: Why American Girls Do Not Play Baseball”. She is also now writing a follow-up book to this one.
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NBA season 2010-2011: 5 intriguing questions for the coming season.

In Basketball Scoreboards news, with the 2010-11 NBA season about to start, we look at some of the most interesting questions about what we can expect in the next few months of action.

1) Will Yao Ming come back strong? In his first 3 seasons, the basketball scoreboards showed that he hardly missed a game, but in the last 5 seasons he has suffered from set back after set back, and he missed all of last season. When injury free, he is generally considered one of the top 3 big men in the NBA. Can he come back this season and re-assert his dominance? Only time can answer this question
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5 tips for the budding quarterback

In a football scoreboards feature, here are 5 great tips for the budding quarterback. In American football the quarterback is the undisputed leader of the game and is generally considered as the single most influential player on the field. For this reason many youngsters aspire to play exactly in that position. Here are the football scoreboards 5 tips:

Leadership: Quarterbacks need to be outstanding leaders, and there is no way around this. This means leadership before and after a game, as well as on the spot during a play. The quarterback should always have a plan B in the event that the primary move does not work out. Motivation is also a key quarterback skill. If you can bring the best out of the players around him, you are worth a lot more than just your throwing arm. If you are a good driver, and gain the respect of your henchmen, you are one big step towards becoming a great quarterback

Training: The throwing technique needs to be worked over and worked over again – no matter how much you work on it there is always room for improvement. The elbow of the throwing arm should be kept elevated at all times above your shoulder.

Precision and consistency: Unfortunately, unlike many of the other players, if you make a mistake as a quarterback, everyone is going to know about it. For this reason precision and consistency is required. Only with years of hard training can a quarterback develop the precision skills that are needed to be the best.

Speed of movement: A wide range of exercises need to be included in your training regime to gain the speed and strength required to perform at the highest levels. Training programs should include running, jumping, crawling, skipping, climbing, and any other such bodily movement, in order to train to the maximum every muscle group in the body.

Attitude: Belief is often what separates the men from the boys. Even the very best players in the world sometimes suffer from loss of confidence, and the impact on their game is devastating. Self-belief is often the biggest stumbling block which otherwise promising young players trip up on. Visualization techniques can help you with this: you see yourself successfully performing plays, and repeat this over and over again until it almost feels real. Know it will happen, and you are already half way there. Attitude also refers to your relationship with other teammates. The best players enjoy healthy competition but no more. The ego is left behind and what is most important is the good of the team overall. Work for and with the team, and you will get noticed fast.

Keep these 5 tips in mind, work hard, enjoy what you do, and you will be successful.

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarterback

Improve your dunk with these great tips

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we take a look at the most talked about shot in basketball: the slam dunk.
Firstly, you are going to need the right footwear. This is vital if you are going to get the elevation you need to get to he ring. A good pair of sneakers can automatically add a couple of inches to your vertical jump. These shoes don’t come cheap, but don’t all for the marketing either. Do your research as the best known brands are not necessarily the best. Don’t skip this step because quality shoes also give added protection to your ankles, which bear the brunt of the stress in jumping.
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History of baseball in the UK

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we look at the history of baseball in the UK.

Baseball, like many popular sports of today, originated in England. The first mention of it was in 1755, when it was called “base ball.” it was a long time after that though before it became a codified sport. The traditional game of British baseball is played to this day in Wales and North-west England, but only on an amateur level and without any significant spectator participation. A small legion of viewers of Major League Baseball in America watch the British version of the sport through telecasts.
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Soccer in Philadelphia: the great success story

In soccer scoreboards news, we look at the burgeoning success of soccer in the Philadelphia. Philadelphia is finally getting some top class soccer action! This year alone, the English champions Manchester United, the Scottish champions Celtic, and the Mexican champions Chivas de Guadalajara have all come to Philadelphia to play. More stars and big teams have visited Philly in the last 6 months than in the whole of the previous decade.
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Peter Crouch talks about Spurs and the Champions League

In soccer scoreboards news, we review a recent interview with Peter Crouch.

First of all, Peter was asked about Champions league football and the effect it has had on Tottenham Hotspur. He said that the whole team is incredibly excited to be in the Champions league. They have made it through the qualifying competition into the group stage, but they are really desperate to get into the last eight. They thought they had lost it in Switzerland after they were defeated in the first leg, but a terrific performance in the return tie won the game for them. In this game the soccer scoreboards showed that he scored a hat-trick, and Peter said that on a personal level this game was one of the best moments in his footballing career.
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Baseball attendances – is the decline irreversable?

In baseball scoreboards news, we will look at the slow but gradual decline of baseball in the US. What is going on and why?

The San Diego Padres played the first of four games against the Chicago Cubs recently. The Cubs are undoubtedly a popular franchise nationwide, so much so that sometimes they bring more fans to an apposing stadium than the home team. However, according to the baseball scoreboards, the Petco Park stadium on a perfect baseballing evening drew just 22,800 supporters, which is less than 55% of the stadium’s capacity.
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Great tips for shooting a basketball

In basketball scoreboards news, we bring a few basketball shooting tips.

The best basketball shooters typically spend countless hours over many years perfecting their skills. To shoot a basketball well you need to have studied the theory and then put it into practice. A good shooter ideally also needs to be a good vertical jumper. This is a whole science in itself, but not one that we will touch in this article.
If you are a low percentage shooter, then these basketball scoreboards tips will give you some of the theoretical knowledge you need to improve your game.
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Jack Wilshere – England’s new star in the making

In soccer scoreboards news, we look at Asrenal and England’s brightest new star. Arsene Wenger has always been devoted to the promotion of youth players, but not even he could have suspected that Jack Wilshere, a product of the Arsenal youth academy, would rise so dramatically to the top. In just a few months he has gone from a young player given the odd game in less important fixtures, to a regular starter for Arsenal, who is now considered one of the team’s best players.

Jack joined the Arsenal academy when he was just 9 years old, and 6 years later was already demonstrating success, and he became the captain of the under 16’s team. In February 2008, the soccer scoreboards showed that he made his debut for the men’s team, be it for the Arsenal reserves, before making his first appearance for the Arsenal first team as a substitute against Blackburn in late 2008.
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NFL – Is the 18 game season too much?

In football scoreboards news, we look at the 18 game season and ask, is it too much?

Bill Polian, the President of the Colts, recently was quoted as saying that the creation of an 18-game regular season is essentially unavoidable. This is after people from across the NFL industry have been voicing their opposition to the idea. Non-less than the players themselves, who are almost unanimously against the proposal.
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Fernando Torres Biography

In soccer scoreboards news, we will give a brief biography of Fernando Torres. Fernando José Torres Sanz was born in Madrid’s Fuenlabrada neighborhood on March 20, 1984. He was the youngest person who ever played for the team Atlético Madrid, and became captain at the age of only 19. Torres played in Trinidad and Tobago in the Under-17 World Cup in 2001, and in Norway in the Under-19 European Championships in 2002 – a tournament that Spain won. In 2003 Torres made his debut for the Under-21 national team.

During 2003-2004 in just 35 appearances Fernando scored 19 league goals. The first goal he ever scored for the Spanish team was in 2004 against Italy. At the end of this season Fernando was chosen for Euro 2004 as part of the Spanish squad. Then, at his debut in the 2006 World Cup finals, Fernando headed in the final goal in a match against Ukraine, with the soccer scoreboards showing a 4-0 victory for Spain.
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How kicking lost its way in American football

In football scoreboards news, we look at the history of American football, and how it led to the marginalization of kicking in the modern game.

In every type of football kicking the ball is an important element of the game. In association football (Soccer), Australian football, Gaelic football, and rugby football (the forefather of American football), kicking the ball is a vital way to score points, and to advance to the end zone.
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Is Nick Galis the best basketball player from Europe ever?

In basketball scoreboards news, we look at the achievements of the incredible Nick Galis.

Nick Galis was a legend. He made European basketball incredibly exciting for more than a decade, and helped Greek athletes break out onto the international arena at the highest level.
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The fantastic success story of baseball In Japan

In baseball scoreboards news, we will look at the development of baseball in Japan.

The most popular team sport in Japan is not soccer, like many people think, but baseball. There are national leagues at school, university and professional level. These games are covered feverously in the media during the spring and summer. Japan is one of the very few countries other than the US where baseball is played professionally and where it has a large following.
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Why are there only 3 downs in Canadian football?

In football scoreboards news, we look at the history of football and why Canadian differs from American football in this important way.

The CFL has just a rich history as the NFL. Its origins can be traced back to the 1860’s when rugby football was played in Canada. Over the decades, as in American football, Canadian football slowly formed into the game we know today. The first gridiron match was played in Toronto in 1861, and it quickly took off in popularity. The development of the game at the beginning practically mirrored that of in the US, but a bit later on the relevant associations started making independent decisions and some different rules were adopted.
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The History of Women’s Soccer

Soccer scoreboards news: women’s soccer has always been overshadowed by men’s soccer, even though its popularity has grown steadily towards the end of the 20th century. However, women’s teams are determined to keep the trend going, and with the way things are currently moving it is not ruled out that someday soccer will come on par with sports like tennis, volleyball, and handball in terms of female popularity.

Before we can analyze what will happen in the future of women’s soccer, let’s look at its past, since the history of women’s soccer is quite extensive. The first written document on the topic of soccer was discovered in a Chinese war manual that dates back to 300 BC. This document familiarized men with this ancient version of soccer, which consisted of kicking a ball into a hole in a piece of cloth, which was tied between two poles. The ball was made of stuffed leather or pig bladders.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Biography

In soccer scoreboards news, we will give a brief biography of Cristiano Ronaldo. He was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal on February 5th, 1985. He has two elder sisters, Liliana Catia and Elma, as well as an elder brother, Hugo. Christiano first learned his soccer skills on Madeira Island, where he spent his early years. There he played for his local team, Nacional, and at the age of 12 he already became known as one of the best soccer players in Madeira. Not too long after he started to capture the attention of bigger Portuguese clubs, like Boavista and Porto. Eventually Ronaldo chose to play for Sporting, because it was the team he followed while he was growing up. It was not long before he was regularly appearing on the soccer scoreboards for that team.
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The risk of injury in football – is it really worth it?

In football scoreboards news, we will look at the scandal of head injuries in football, and ask the question, should parents be letting their children play the game?

The game of football in the US is all about money. Even the most avid fans are really waking up to this and becoming aware of its negative consequences. Nowadays, a player can suffer from a concussion, and just minutes later be back on the field of play. The team owners and coaches are only supporting about this, as they are just thinking about money.
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Who is the worst team – the Toronto Raptors or the Cleveland Cavaliers

In basketball scoreboards news, we compare two of the very worst teams in the NBA.

Cavalier fans have had a tough year. With LeBron, the team has had a great few seasons. It won more than 60 games in both of the last two seasons, got to the finals in 1997, and got to the post-season for five years in a row. Now that he has left for Miami, however, the team has changed considerably, and is now considered one of the worst in the league.
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Where Is the Best League in Europe? Spain, Italy or England?

Where Is The Best League In Europe? Spain Italy or England In soccer scoreboards news, we will look at which major European league is current the best.

Soccer scoreboards Italian football – Italian clubs had consistently attracted the world’s best players through the 80’s and 90’s. In these two decades, Italian clubs were extremely successful, and the best players in the world played there, such as Maradona, Platini, Ruud Gullit, Zidane, Ronaldo and Matthaus. Since 1980, The European Player of the Year Award has been won by 16 players who were playing in Italy. In contrast, only 6 winners have come from Spanish clubs, and even less – just 2, from English clubs. However, the good news for Italy stops there: the Italian legend Arrigo Sacchi stated recently that Italian football has declined significantly in the last few years, and has lost ground to the Spanish and English leagues. Success in the last decade has indeed been minimal for Italian clubs, and many purists believe that the league is not exciting.
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Watch the NFL for free via live streaming!

In football scoreboards news, we will look at watching the NFL via live streaming.

Streaming online has enabled fans who are not able, or not willing to fork out the cash for the TV NFL package in the US. The main negative of streaming is that, no matter how fast your internet connection is, the picture will at times freeze and frames will skip. This is not a major problem though, as long as it does not happen right at a crucial point of the game! On the plus side, and this is a huge plus, you can watch any NFL game of your choosing for free. In addition, providing that you have an Internet connection, you can watch the games from anywhere.
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The new NFL Rules for 2010-2011

With the NFL season just underway, football scoreboards news has outlined what to expect this season in terms of rule changes. In the NFL meetings, which were held last week, the majority of the suggested rule changes were approved, and they are summarized below.

The overtime rule – Even if the opposition team scores a field goal in sudden death, the other team will get one chance to score. The team will then go for touchdown on the first possession, and if they manage this, the game is over. If both teams score field goals, then the previous sudden death rule will apply, in which the first team to score will win outright.
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Kevin Durant – the best player in the world?

In basketball scoreboards news, we will discuss Kevin Durant, and why his recent performances at the Basketball world championship have left many people calling him the “best in the world.”

Kevin Durant was inspired as he led the US team to victory at the World Championships. He was the top scorer in all of the USA’s games, and was the principal reason why the team was so successful. More importantly, he was an essential element in what was a team performance, and his team and linking play was exceptional in every game.
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Are Barcelona simply the greatest team of all time?

In soccer scoreboards news, we will discuss how good Barcelona really are. is it right to call “The best team of all time?”

Barcelona is almost universally considered the best team in the world right now. The way they play, the players they have at their disposal, the goals that they score: they consistently amaze on a week-by-week basis. The season before last, they won every single competition that they possibly could have won: no less than six trophies. Last season they did not quite reach these heights: the soccer scoreboards showed that they were ousted from the Champions League by a defense minded Inter Milan, but they still won three trophies.
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Best NFL team never to have won the Super Bowl – part 2

Green Bay in 1996: A great 13-3 season and winner of the NFC, Green Bay performed brilliantly in 96. Their QB Brett Favre won the MVP for the 3rd season in a row. Green Bay played in San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game, and the football scoreboards showed a 23-10 victory. However, they were denied their second championship in a row when the unfancied underdogs, the Broncos, shocked them in Super Bowl XXXII.

St. Louis in 2002: A fantastic regular season, with the football scoreboards showing 14-2 in their favour. They became the first (and still only) team in the illustrious history of the NFL to score more than 500 points 3 years in a row. Their start player, Kurt Warner won his second MVP in 3 years. Marshall Faulk reached over 2100 yards from scrimmage. They were expected to walk through Super Bowl XXXVI, and to establish themselves as THE team for the 2000’s. However, the opposing team: the Patriots, who were lead by a rookie-starting QB that no one knew about, had other plans, and they spoiled the party in St.Louis.
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Best NFL teams not to have won the Super Bowl – Part 1

In a football scoreboards feature, we will dedicate this article to fantastic NFL teams throughout the ages, who for one reason or another did not win the grandest prize of them all.

The Dolphins in 1984: In Super Bowl XIX, the Dolphins were given a lesson by the 49ers, with the football scoreboards showing 38-16. This was, however, after the Dolphins had destroyed almost every team it had come across that year. Their record for the season was 14-2, and they had racked up an impressive 513 points. 84 had really been a great year for the team. It was the first season for Dan Marino, and it was one of the best QB seasons the NFL had ever seen. He threw a record 47 touchdown passes, which destroyed the previous record of 36. His 5084 passing yards record for one season has still to be beaten, 25 years later.
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Which is the best team ever, the Celtics or the Lakers?

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we will look at the Celtics and Lakers, and discover just who is the best team ever to have played in the NBA. Just 10 years ago the Celtics were quite simply way better than any other team. They were considered by far the greatest club ever to grace the NBA, and had won 16 championships, way more than any other club.

However, in the last 10 years things have changed dramatically. The Celtics have won only one title, whilst the Lakers have won no less than 5. Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant rose to stardom for LA, and their profile as a great NBA team increased. Lets look at the facts, and let’s see which team is the greatest:
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The early history of baseball in the US

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we will look at the history of baseball in the US.

Most baseball historians accept that the game baseball comes from the English game called rounders. When and how the rules first morphed no one is quite sure. Sources suggest that in the early 1900’s a game called townball or baseball grew in popularity.
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The history of basketball in the US.

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we will look at the history of basketball in the US.
Basketball was invented in the late 1800s by the Canadian born James Naismith. He did this in response to the YMCA, who wanted an interesting form of indoor entertainment that could be played all year round. Initially, the game was played with 9 players per team, there was a peach basket instead of hoops, and the ball was smaller and similar to a soccer ball.

The all-dominant NBA was not formed until 1946, and it took it a while to become successful. There were a few early stars and competitive games were held, but the sport did not get much exposure. It took more than 15 years for the popularity of the game to explode and for the league to expand. The basketball scoreboards showed that Bill Russel was the first great star, and he lead his team the Boston Celtics to no less than eight consecutive championships.
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The sexiest soccer players in the world

1) Ronaldo
Christiano Ronaldo was born in Madeira, Portugal. Young Ronaldo was an extremely fast runner, and his feet move so quickly that they can stir up the ball, making defenders dizzy. Unfortunately, young Ronaldo was a little too greedy, narcissistic, and selfish.

His success on the soccer scoreboards has also spread beyond the stadium. With a sexy body and a handsome face, and a full name like Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, his popularity went through the roof, even more so among women. Ronaldo has definitely gained celebrity status over the last few years.

2) Beckham
David Beckham is probably the most popular soccer player on the planet. Not only does he liven up soccer scoreboards, but Beckham was actually the reason that this sport became popular among women. He was born in Leytonstone, London, and is married to a former Spice Girl, Victoria Adams. Beckham played for Manchester United in 1993.

In January 2007, Beckham announced that he was leaving the team Real Madrid to go abroad to sign a 5-year contract with Los Angeles Galaxy, which is a Major League Soccer club. His debut with LA Galaxy was on July 21, 2007 in a friendly match against Chelsea.

3) Kaka
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite is actually Kaka’s full name. He was born in the city of Brasilia. He got the nickname ‘Kaka’ because his little brother was having trouble pronouncing ‘Ricardo’ correctly, so he just called him ‘Kaka’ for short.

When Kaka and his family moved to Sao Paulo, he dreamed of becoming a tennis player. However, his fate directed him to soccer, when talent scouts from the Sao Paulo club searched him out and chose him. So, he signed his first contract at 15, and, with his Sao Paulo junior team, he ended up winning Copa de Juvenil in 2000.

After Kaka moved to Milan, he won over 20 various awards, including FIFA Player of the Year and the Ballon d’Or.

4) Gourcuff
Yoann Gourcuff’s professional career began at Rennes and lasted until he was bought by Milan in 2006. He was not provided with permanent placement during his career at San Siro, and then he was loaned to Bordeaux. Gourcuff was trained by Laurent Blanc.

Gourcuff called the former Les Bleus “the person who made me join the Bordeaux”. Laurent Blanc contacted Gourcuff and helped him find his style of play that fits him perfectly.

5) Fabregas
His full name is Francesc Fabregas Soler and he was born in Barcelona on May 4, 1987. As a child, Cesc loved playing soccer. Fortunately, his grandfather sent him directly to the Barcelona Soccer School to study and develop his talent. Cesc spent most of his time playing soccer.
Now Cesc is the pulley of the Spanish team. There are now many clubs who want to get Cesc’s great passes, even Barcelona – his previous club.

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The 3 worst MLB teams ever.

The story of the worst baseball teams ever starts in the 1800’s, with the Cleveland Spiders, and ends just 7 years ago with the Detroit Spiders. In between them somewhere there was another shocking team – the New York Mets. All of these teams displayed a distinguished ability to flop. Their performances were not only bad, they were quite simply woeful. The only small cloud in the silver lining for these teams is that we get to commemorate them all this time later, and for the Detroit Spiders, specifically, that they, due to an interesting turn of events, actually received a standing ovation when they left the field on their last game, despite having the worse record of any team for two generations.
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The 20 best foreign players to have graced the NBA

Here is a list of the top foreign players to have played in the NBA.

20) Vlade Divac, Serbia – An intelligent center who played in two very talented teams; Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. He had fantastic passing skills for a center.

19) Hedo Turkoglu, Turkey – Despite an unsuccessful season with the Raptors last year, he was a key shooter for the Sacramento Kings, and an important player for the Orlando Magic as they got to the finals.
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The 5 worst NFL teams ever to have embarrassed the game

Here are what are quite possibly the worst teams ever to have embarrassed themselves on the gridiron, listed in no particular order.

Football scoreboards terrible team 1 – Miami Dolphins: 2007: 1-15-0
I’m sure that most fans will agree that the performances of this team in 2007 were some of the worst ever seen in the NFL. During the season, off field scandals hampered the team, as four of the players were arrested for various offenses. After this, Cam Cameron was brought in and he was the 7th head coach in the team’s history. Straight away, he fired 7 out of the 11 existing coaches, and got rid of a large number of worthless players, such as McMichael and Morris. The record of one win and 15 losses at least had one win on it. This was against the Baltimore Ravens in overtime.
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The worst NBA team of the last decade by region.

Basketball scoreboards east coast bad team of the decade: The New York Knicks in the 2007-08 season. A pitiful performance from a team which had a massive payroll. The average margin of loss was only 6.6 points per game, and they did win 23 games, which is not TOO bad a record. With the finances the team had, however, and the general ridiculousness surrounding the behavior of the coach and team as a whole, the Knicks are definitely the worst NBA team the east coast saw in the last decade.
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Yahoo to show all Premier League highlights this season.

Yahoo To Show All Premier League Highlights This Season The soccer scoreboards in England lit up recently, as the first games of the season were played. Yahoo UK has a new function that will enable fans of the Barclays Premier League around the globe to watch online highlights of the latest action on the Yahoo site. Yahoo has won the rights for seasons 2010-13, and will show short highlights of every game that is played this season. Each game will have a clip that will last around 5 minutes.
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The womens baseball world cup, the most dangerous city in the world, and a stray bullet.

In baseball scoreboards news: Caracas, Venezuela is generally considered the most dangerous city in the world, where an average of over 25 people are day are murdered. Perhaps then it is not so surprising that the women’s baseball world championship has been moved to fully militarized stadiums outside of the city the day after a player was shot in the stadium during a game.
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Baseball Betting – will the Yankees win the AL East?

Baseball scoreboards news: The question on baseball bettors minds is, should the New York Yankees be considered as one of the favorites for the AL East division. Currently, the New York Yankees are tied with the Tampa Bay Rays, but this is not reflected in the odds. In fact, as we speak the team from New York is a -180 favorite to win the division. Many people think that the Rays have not been given sufficient credence, as they are priced at +140. Perhaps even more surprising is that the Boston Red Sox are priced at +2000.
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Manchester city and commercialism in English football

Manchester City And Commercialism In English Football Soccer scoreboards breaking news! The Manchester City franchise has been bought by trillionaries from who intend to move the club to Dubai where there is a bigger support base and fans are prepared to pay $15 for a hot dog. They will buy the best 300 players in the world and will pay them an oil field a week and as well as a signing on fee of a planet shaped like a palm-tree. Fans will be happy to re-mortgage their apartment on the 180th floor to buy a season ticket and will enjoy the McGoogle demonstration penalty shoot off at half time as well as the BurgerSoft dive of the day competition.
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The 5 best NFL quarterbacks ever

Here are the 5 best quarterbacks in history, all of whom have been ranked by efficiency and stats on football scoreboards.

1.Dan Marino.
He was the Miami Dolphins quarterback for seventeen seasons and broke almost every possible record. His accuracy and arm strength stood out over his entire career. However, even though the football scoreboards were on fire with Dan Marino’s phenomenal stats, he had to carry the burden of being known as one of the best quarterbacks who has never won the Super Bowl. Therefore Marino’s legacy and rank among all quarterbacks will be questioned due to this lack of post-season success. However, his stats do prove that he is the best quarterback who has ever graced the game.
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The 5 best 7 gamers ever in the NBA

The best games in NBA history combine drama (no one sided games), with the result being not clear until right to the very end. Many of them had great individual performances as well. Here are the games that I consider to be the 5 best 7 gamers ever.

1. St. Louis vs Boston, NBA Finals, April 12th, 1957
It took no less than two overtimes for the Celtics to beat the Hawks with the basketball scoreboards showing 125-123. The then rookie of the year – Tommy Heinsohn, scored 37 points in Game 7. Heinsohn was extremely important, as Sharman and Cousy could only shoot for 5-for-40. Russell did well, scoring 19 points, and making 33 rebounds and 5 blocks.
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Premier league prediction: 2010-2011 season.

With the soccer scoreboards set to light up in the next couple of weeks, the buzz around the next premier league season has began. Who will win it? Are there going to be any surprises? Who will get the fourth spot?

Chelsea looked well set up to retain their trophy this time around. The core players of the club are still there; namely Petr Cech, Terry, Lampard and Drogba. These players rarely have let the club down in the past. Cole and Ballack have gone, but the quality midfielders Yossi Benayoun and Ramires have replaced them, and they look to be more than adequate replacements.
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The best MLS games ever

The Best Mls Games Ever There have been nearly 1500 matches played in MLS since it kicked off in early 1996. Some of the most significant and best games are listed below:

April 6th, 1996. San Jose vs D.C. United 1-0.
Eric Wynalda scored the only goal in the inaugural game of MLS with the soccer scoreboards showing the 88th minute. FIFA has demanded that the US Soccer Federation set up a professional league, and on this day that obligation was fulfilled. The quality of the game itself was average, but the game was presented well and there was a great build-up to it. This was an extremely important match for MLS, and it was a big success. The principal reason that this game is included in the list is that it grabbed the attention and imagination of a wide variety of people, including fans, journalists, and sponsors.
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The Best Wide Receivers the NFL has ever seen.

The wide receiver must have great hands, great intuition, and fantastic speed. He must also have good concentration, as he has a wide variety of routes that he could run, and his QB needs to be able to get the ball out fast to him. The wise receivers get a lot of media attention, as they are the ones who score the big touchdowns that are replayed over and over again on the sports highlights. The wide receiver position is one of the most prominent and important positions, and many great players have fulfilled its role down the years.
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The best games from the NFL in last decade

February 1st, 2009. Super Bowl XLIII: Steelers vs Cardinals 27-23.
The amazing tip-toe catch by Santonio Holmes has been replayed thousand of times. However, if the play had not been made, it would have been 64-yard touchdown from Larry Fitzgarald. The game will also always be remember for the 100-yard interception return, and for the football scoreboards showing a 13-point comeback by the Cardinals in the fourth quarter.
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The Top 10 Teams in the history of the NBA

This top 6 list of NBA teams was chosen by a panel of media experts just over 10 years ago. Voters were asked to call in and select their top list too. The final list, the best teams in NBA history, are given below:
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Alex Rodriguez reaching 600 home runs was a bore fest for fans

Alex Rodriguez Reaching 600 Home Runs Was A Bore Fest For Fans The baseball scoreboards showed that the big 600 mark was reached last week, but very few people noticed it. The great Alex Rodriguez ended his recent drought by hitting over the barrier for his 600 home run. Seven men have reached that number, but no one took as long to get from the 599 to the sacred 600 mark. There was a time when this would have been massive news, brightening up the back and front pages of the newspapers. Journalists would have given a detailed account of the amazing career of the batsman, and supply readers with more stats than they could manage. This, however, has certainly not been the case with Alex Rodriguez.
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Baseball interpreters are much more important for Asians than for Latin Americans

In baseball scoreboards news, this week Ozzie Guillen, the manger of Chicago, claimed that Asian players were getting preferential treatment over Latin American players. The basis for his dissatisfaction was that Asian players have been getting interpreters supplied and paid for by the teams, whilst Latin American players have had to do without. In the meantime, the majority of Spanish-speaking players who are not fluent in English have had to rely on teammates and coaches.
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The North Korea soccer team given a Stalinist inquisition after their performance at the World Cup.

The North Korea Soccer Team Given A Stalinist Inquisition After Their Performance At The World Cup
North Korea appeared on the soccer scoreboards in the 2010 World Cup for only the second time since the inception of the competition. They were placed in Group B with Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast. Their first match was played against Brazil, and although they lost 2-1, North Korea played much better than most people had expected. Their next game against Portugal, however, was a complete disaster for the team, and they were defeated 7-0. Already knocked out, they then lost to Ivory Coast, with the scoreboards showing 3-0. After a promising start, this left them languishing at the bottom of Group B.
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Will the NFL introduce a rookie salary cap?

Sam Bradford, a top draft pick, has recently recovered from a bad shoulder surgery, and his name has yet to appear on the NFL scoreboards. However, he convinced the St. Louis Rams to offer him no less than $50 million over five years.
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Champions League final: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on THAT goal in 1999.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heard the same phrase from Manchester United fans for more than 10 years now: “You gave me the best night of my life!” Off course, the supporters are referring to the best three minutes of their life, in which Solskjaer scored the shock injury time winner to lead Manchester United to European glory, with the soccer scoreboards showing 2-1 to the English team.
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Kyle Singler – Can he find his previous form and be chosen as a first round pick?

Kyle Singler entered the NCAA as one of the best players in a very talented recruiting class. His name appeared on the basketball scoreboards for his school countless times, and he was noted by the scouts at an early age. He is a 6 foot 8, well-sized combo-forward with some fantastic skills, and just a few months ago he was considered as one of the best NBA prospects out there.
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Should instant replay technology be introduced to the NBL?

Very often, making the correct call in baseball is a difficult task. Earlier this season a number of incorrect home run calls led to many quarters calling for instant replay technology in baseball, to ensure complete accuracy of judgemanship.
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Pele vs Maradona – who was the greatest?

The big two in the soccer world are generally considered as being Pelé and Diego Maradona. This is not to take away from the achievements of George Best, Yohan Cruff, and other soccer stars through the ages, but for one reason or another it is Pele and Maradona who always lit up the soccer scoreboards, and who have been placed on the podium as the best of the best.
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MLS needs more quality players to return to the glory years of 1998 and 2000.

MLS needs more quality players to return to the glory years of 1998 and 2000.
The MLS has done well in the last few years to attract a few big names, such as David Beckham and Thierry Henry, however such high points for the league have been very few and far between in recent years.
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Will Shaq be back next season?

A regular on the basketball scoreboards for nearly two decades, Shaquille O’Neal has won the NBA champion no less than four times. He recently said that he will be playing next season, and would prefer to hang up his boots for good than play internationally. When the time comes for the great Shaq to retire, he said that he will do so in style, and have a huge party to celebrate.
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Beach volleyball – a glamorous sport whose popularity is exploding.

Beach Volleyball – A Glamorous Sport Whose Popularity Is Exploding Since 1983, the AVP has organized professional beach volleyball events throughout the world, and has more than 150 of the very best players in the world in its ranks. The AVP volleyball scoreboards have seen many great players such as Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser. The tour travels across the US and showcases these great players at prominent beach locations, chosen for their active volleyball community.
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Messi – the best player in the world?

Messi was on the soccer scoreboards in Barcelona last season no less than 43 times, as the Argentinean genius spent the season scoring goals for fun. In one three game stretch, he scored 10 goals, and it was not only the quantity of goals he scored, but the quality of goals too that amazed. On top of that, the number of assists from him last season was incredible. Undoubtedly, he is helped by the fantastic players around him, such as Iniesta and Xavi, who read his game perfectly and are able to play his little one-twos to devastating effect. This, however, should not take away from the individual achievements of this prodigious talent.
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Larry Bird – The Boston Celtic`s greatest ever player.

Larry Joe Bird was born on December 7th, 1956. As a young child he showed signs of greatness and by the time he was in high school he was breaking all kinds of records. His performances at Spring V. High School got him a scholarship at the University of Indiana. In his senior year, Bird inspired as he led his team to an NCAA Championship, with the basketball scoreboards showing 89-77 in the final against the Michigan State Spartans.
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Gabriel Sanchez – Major League Baseball’s big secret!

Gabriel Sanchez, of Cuban descent, was born in Florida on September 2nd 1983. He is currently the first baseman for the Martins. In spring, Marlins fans were debating whether Gaby Sanchez or Logan Morrison should get the job as first baseman, and many fans were surprised when the coach trusted him with this all important position. However, Sanchez has been a phenomenal success this season so far.
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6 NBA players who are not going to do a `Le-Bron`

With the LeBron transfer saga still fresh in our minds, sometimes it seems like there are no players left anymore who elect to call one team their home, and who stay there for the best part of their career. There are however a number of young stars (27 and under) who will probably have the chance to pick up and move away in the future, but who I think will ultimately call one team their home. Here are 6 players who have lit up the basketball scoreboards for their home team, and who are likely to keep doing so for a long time.
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LeBron James Joins Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami Heat

The Transfer Of The Decade - LeBron James Moves To Miami Heat.

Even if you aren’t a basketball fan, you could not have avoided hearing about LeBron James in the last month. For those that are fans, you probably heard about the agreements with two hometown favorites: Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Their move to Miami Heat left two major voids, but also an open door for their pal LeBron James.
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Beach volleyball – a glamorous sport whose popularity is exploding

Whilst a New Yorker called William G. Morgan invented the indoor game in 1895, beach volleyball was first played in California, its ‘spiritual home’ in the 1920’s. In 1920, new areas were built on the beach in Santa Marta, California, specifically for public enjoyment. It was here that the seeds for beach volleyball were planted. The game quickly took off, and 11 beach volleyball clubs opened up in the area in 1922. Club competitions were held in 1924, and these were the first beach volleyball tournaments to take place anywhere in the world.
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Jeremy Lin – The first American Asian to play in the NBA is signed by the Warriors.

Jeremy Lin has become the newest Golden State Warrior, and in doing so has fulfilled his life-long dream.

On Wednesday afternoon, Jeremy completed the signing of a two-year contract with the Warriors. According to a variety of sources, he also received offers from the Lakers and from Dallas. Apparently, he even received a counter offer that was even greater than his Warrior’s deal. However, nothing could lure him away from a contract with the team he spent his childhood watching, which will also give him the opportunity to play in the town where his family live.
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Top 5 NFL rookies for the next season

Football scoreboards around the country will be showing the names of these 5 star rookies next season:

Eric Berry, SS, Chiefs

Kansas City’s safeties had great difficulties last season. They rolled over for 327 yards to Kevin Kolb, 298 yards to the relative unknown Jerome Harrison , 250 yards to Miles Austin, and 262 yards to Jamaal Charles.
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The MLS goes from strength to strength – its latest star is Thierry Henry, France’s top goal-scorer of all time.

Thierry Henry started his career in France with Monaco, then moved to the Italian Juventus, English Arsenal, Spanish Barcelona, and now he is playing for the New York Red Bulls. It was at the English premier league club Arsenal that he really made his name, lighting up the soccer scoreboards with a record breaking 226 goals in 8 seasons for the club.
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The key skills a great basketball player needs to possess.

As the NBA season begins this year, as always, a new star is sure to rise through the ranks. The question often asked though, is how do they do it? What key skills do they possess to become a great basketball player? What is it they have that means that the basketball scoreboards are always showing their name!
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