Addai Remains Key Player in Colts’ Unbeaten Record
Joseph Addai caught a pass from Peyton Manning that proved to be key in their game against the Tennessee Titans this weekend. He was hit by Duante Robinson and, while everyone was watching the replay action, Manning threw a pass to Austin Collie who turned it into a very relevant play. The Titans are not an easy team to beat. They have been on fire this year and will probably give the Colts a serious run for their money the next time they meet. Now that will be a game to watch.
Joseph Addai
Osi is Back!!
New York Giants fans must have breathed a huge sigh of relief when Osi Umenyiora ran onto the field. Even his teammates were happy. Justin Tuck commented to the New York Daily News that having Osi back was like getting a number one draft pick, but better.
Osi Umenyiora
A.C Milan Signs Oguchi Onyewu
Oguchi Onyewu, fondly called ‘Gooch’ by fans, signed a three-year contract with A.C. Milan and will be playing as a centerback. He had garnered quite a bit of interest during his performance in the Confederations Cup in South Africa and several European clubs had shown a marked interest. Onyewu has a European Union passport as he has been playing for four seasons in Belgium for Standard Liege.
Kenya Remains the Tusker Safari Sevens Champion
In a game filled with many tense moments and lots of excitement, the Kenyan team held their own and went on to win the Tusker Safari Sevens Rugby Championship. Collins Injera played a phenomenal game, scoring four tries that helped Kenya beat the Emerging Boks 40-19.
Minnesota Timberwolves Could Use Hasheem Thabeet
Hasheem Thabeet, considered one of the top draft choices in the NBA Draft this year, should be considered quite a catch by the Minnesota Timberwolves. They need a tall player with a great defensive game to join the team and strengthen their offensive game, and Hasheem fits the bill.
Quest for Dubai Sevens: Kenya Beats South Africa
South Africa’s team were the favorites and the tournament leaders. Kenya has not really considered as a team with a chance against them. So what happened? Kenya was determined to show up strong and increase their chances of making it to the finals in Dubai. They rallied hard and beat them 22-17, ensuring their place in the quarter finals. Kenya will play against Wales on Friday in an attempt to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Justin Mensah-Coker Shines on Canadian Team
Justin Mensah-Coker is a winger for the Plymouth Albion rugby team in Vancouver, Canada. He previously played for French top-side, Albi but was glad to get back to Canada and play for his home team.
Osi Out For The Season
Osi Umenyiora is out for the season with a lateral meniscus tear. This doesn’t sound too good for the Giants who relied on the Michael Strahan/Osi Umenyiora teamwork to build a formidable defense. While it is good to hear that he should recover (the doctors state that it is usually a minimum of four months for a recovery to take place, but it varies based on the individual), I can’t help but think that it bodes pretty well for the other teams (read, Cowboys) to have a fighting chance against them.
Africans at Euro 2008
With the European Championship in full swing in Austria and Switzerland we take a look at some players who could have also represented an African nation. There could have been more Afro-European players present if Belgium, which has many players of Congolese origin, had qualified.Unsurprisingly, the players on show at Euro 2008 could easily form a formidable team of their own.Undoubtedly, France with a long tradition of using African-born talent has the largest Afro contingent. Claude Makelele and Steve Madanda were born in Congo DR; Patrick Vieira and Patrice Evra could have played for Senegal; Lassana Diarra’s family is from Mali; and Sidney Govou is the son of a former Beninois international. The two stars of the new generation of players, Karim Benzema and Samir Nasri, are of Algerian descent. The dawning era has been heralded as “Benasri” by the French, and Nasri has been nicknamed the ‘new Zidane,’ as he also grew up in the south of France in an immigrant family. The latest addition to Les Bleus, Bafetimbi Gomis, flirted between France and Senegal, before eventually making the French team.
Milan Seeks to Lure Adebayor
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is reportedly Milan’s top summer transfer target. The Rossoneri are widely expected to overhaul their squad following a dismal Series A campaign and failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Coach Carlo Ancelotti – who has turned down the advances of managerless Chelsea – has also targeted Blues star Didier Drogba and Barcelona forward Samuel Eto’o as possible alternatives.
Osasuna Targets Bouazza
Spanish side, Osasuna, are poised to make a move for Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza in the coming weeks. The Algerian international who moved to Craven Cottage last season from Watford was a regular under previous coach, Lawrie Sanchez. However, since Roy Hodgson took charge in late December, Bouazza has started just two games.
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