Dragon

Yes it is. It lives in Zagreb now...

Stars of the Championships. Maria Vicente (obviously) Heptathlon / triple jump gold Sarah Healy 1500/300 Max Burgin - destroying the race in the 800m

This is an old joke but still funny.

In the end Uruguay were better at being Portugal then Portugal were.

The Iranian referee has had a brilliant game

Case #334 (Italy #58) Athlete: Igor Scafidi Sport: Cycling - Road Duration: 48 Months Expiration: March 18th, 2022 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #335 (Italy #59) Athlete: Veronica Volpato Sport: Non-Olympic (Bodybuilding) Duration: 48 Months Expiration: March 18th, 2022 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #336 (Italy #60) Athlete: Federica Poletti Sport: Athletics Duration: 48 Months Expiration: April 16th, 2022 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #337 (Italy #61) Athlete: Mina Rosario Sport: Cycling - Road Duration: 48 Months Expiration: April 5th, 2022 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #338 (Italy #62) Athlete: Tiziano Andrei Sport: Football Duration: 24 Months Expiration: June 13th, 2020 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #339 (Italy #63) Athlete: Nicola Breglia Sport: Non-Olympic (Rugby Union) Duration: 5 Months Expiration: October 3rd, 2018 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #340 (Italy #64) Athlete: Michela Pace Sport: Non-Olympic (Bodybuilding) Duration: 16 Months Expiration: October 21st, 2019 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #341 (Italy #65) Athlete: Pierluigi Tola Sport: Non-Olympic (Bodybuilding) Duration: 48 Months Expiration: June 24th, 2022 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #342 (Italy #66) Athlete: Livio Manganelli Sport: Non-Olympic (Bodybuilding) Duration: 48 Months Expiration: June 24th, 2022 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #343 (Italy #67) Athlete: Massimo Venturelli Sport: Non-Olympic (Bodybuilding) Duration: 24 Months Expiration: September 19th, 2021 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it Case #344 (Italy #68) Athlete: Salvatore Castelli Sport: Non-Olympic (Bodybuilding) Duration: 24 Months Expiration: September 19th, 2021 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it I'm beginning to suspect bodybuilding isn't the clean sport we all thought it was...

Tomorrow the British Championships begin in Birmingham, The weather is expected to be hot (usually it's cold and wet every year). The sprints could be very interesting

An interesting radio programme https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b5sg7p Mohamed Salah - Football is Life Liverpool, The Champions League, Egypt and The World Cup

Apologies to anyone who speaks Portuguese (and can read lips) Neymar is a very naughty man.

As a break from the World Cup how about one of the most obscure games ever to be broadcast live? https://mycujoo.tv/video/guamfa?id=20751

Opinions may vary...

Egypt’s weightlifting medal contenders could miss Tokyo 2020 because of teenage doping cases https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1066516/egypts-weightlifting-medal-contenders-could-miss-tokyo-2020-because-of-teenage-doping-cases

Walter Bahr (USA-Football-1948) When Walter Bahr walked off the field in Brazil after the famous United States victory over England at the 1950 World Cup, he didn't expect to become a soccer celebrity. Known for many years as the father of two NFL placekickers, Bahr regained prominence in his own right when the Americans returned to soccer's showcase in 1990 after a 40-year-absence. The last living player from that 1950 team, Bahr died Monday in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, at age 91, according to granddaughter Lindsey D. Bahr, a film writer for The Associated Press. His death was caused by complications that resulted from a broken hip. "I say the older I get, the more famous I become," Bahr told the AP in 2010. "I wasn't for famous for 50 years." A team of soccer unknowns, the U.S. won 1-0 over an England side that included Alf Ramsey and Tom Finney, who earned knighthoods. "Walter Bahr was one of the greatest people to ever be part of soccer in the United States," former U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati said. "Not only was he a pioneer and a fantastic ambassador for our game over many years, he was a true gentleman." Bahr was portrayed by Wes Bentley in the 2005 movie "The Game of Their Lives." "A true legend in soccer in the United States," USSF President Carlos Cordeiro said. "His contribution to one of the most iconic moments in U.S. soccer history was only part of a lifetime of selfless contributions to the game. As a coach, a mentor, a friend, and a colleague, Walter touched the lives of so many people in our sport, ensuring a legacy that will last for generations." Quick with a story, a laugh and a smile, Bahr started all three U.S. matches at the 1950 World Cup. A defender who scored one goal in 19 international appearances, made his international debut in a World Cup qualifier against Cuba in 1949, joining a national team that had lost its seven previous international matches by a combined 45-2. The Americans tied Cuba 1-1 in his debut, lost to Mexico, then beat Cuba as Bahr scored and earned a trip to the 1950 tournament in Brazil. The U.S. wasted a late lead to Spain in its opener and lost 3-1. England was coming off a win over Chile. "We knew we weren't in the same class as the English team," Bahr said. "But anybody worth their salt when they go out onto the field, they always think there's some possibility that something can happen, that they could steal a victory." In the match at Belo Horizonte on June 29, 1950, Bahr collected a throw-in from Ed McIlvenny and took a shot from about 25 yards that Joe Gaetjens deflected past goalkeeper Bert Williams with a diving header late in the first half. Frank Borghi had some spectacular saves that made the lead stand up. "As much as we were very thrilled and pleased to win the game, most of us felt the same way: 'How's that English club going to go back home and face their fans?'" Bahr said. "It was a lot easier for us to explain the victory than for them to go back and explain that defeat." Born on April 1, 1927, Bahr was a graduate of Temple University and part of the 1948 U.S. Olympic team. He won American Soccer League titles with the Philadelphia Nationals in 1950, '51, '53 and '55 and with Uhrik Truckers in '56. Bahr coached the Philadelphia Spartans from 1958-63 and the Philadelphia Ukrainians from 1964-69, then became Temple's coach from 1970-73. He coached Penn State to 12 NCAA tournament appearances from 1974-88, leading the Nittany Lions to the semifinals in 1979, when he was United Soccer Coaches College Coach of the Year. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame with the entire 1950 team in 1976. He is survived by his wife 71 years, the former Davies Uhler; daughter Davies Ann Desiderio, and sons Matt, Chris, and Casey. All three sons played in the North American Soccer League, and Chris played in 1976 Olympic qualifiers. Matt and Chris each won two Super Bowls.

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World men's Rugby Rankings 18 June 2016 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ronaldo earned 107 million dollars last year.

If Qatar had held the World Cup in June and July 2022 then it would not have made a difference because Ramadan is in April on the Western calendar that year. I think moving it to November has more to do with the temperature being possibly 50c/120f in June/July....

A terrible game - but I don't think anyone in Teheran will care...