by Mark “The Hard Hitter” Ritter… 
Sure, the Olympics are still months away and, yes, the rosters are yet to be set. But, when it comes to picking a captain for Team Canada, there are just a few candidates that stand out above everybody else.
As it stands now, Hockey Canada has named 10-time Stanley Cup Champion, Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau as honorary captain of Canada’s Men’s Olympic Team for 2010 in Vancouver.
It’s a huge honor, one that Beliveau is extremely proud of. Beliveau, who never had an opportunity to represent his Country, is a great choice.
President and CEO of Hockey Canada Bob Nicholson was ecstatic to announce Beliveau as a member of Team Canada, “Today, we bring a new member onto the Team Canada roster. It’s about time we see the great Jean Beliveau in a Team Canada Sweater”, said Nicholson.
With the honorary captain already decided, the question is, who will be Canada’s captain on the ice when the first puck drops?
To be Canada’s leader you will have to fulfill a few criteria. It is my belief that all candidates will need to have International experience, be a leader on their NHL club and be regarded as a player that leads by example. A Stanley Cup winner, while preferred, may not be the most important criteria, but it may very well give a player an edge when the final voting takes place.
Given those parameters, we can eliminate quite a few players. Clearly, Dany Heatley (If he even makes it) need not apply. Other players that will likely be excluded include, Rick Nash, Mike Green, Jay Bouwmeester, Simon Gagne and Jeff Carter. All great players, but the competition for captain will be stiff, and these players fall short.
So, who is on my short list to lead Team Canada? I have six players in mind. In no particular order, here they are-
Scott Niedermayer
Jarome Iginla
Sidney Crosby
Joe Thornton
Shane Doan
Vincent Lecavalier
With all due respect to Joe Thornton, his playoff success, or lack-thereof, will likely exclude him from the final selection. Vincent Lecavalier, while talented, will be outclassed when you consider the other four candidates that are left. My third elimination would have to be Shane Doan. First, there is no guarantee that Doan makes this roster, second, when compared to Niedermayer, Crosby and Iginla, Doan’s resume pails in comparison.
That leaves us with three legitimate candidates to be Team Canada’s captain. Sidney Crosby, Jarome Iginla and Scott Niedermayer.
Let’s take a look at the final candidates-
Jarome Iginla- Has served as the Calgary Flames captain since the 2003-04 season, the same year he led the Flames to the Stanley Cup Finals. “Iggy”, as his teammates refer to him, is regarded as one of the NHL’s classiest players, his leadership skills are off the hook and his calm demeanor is well documented.
Iginla has represented Canada in the 1994 Nations Cup, where they won Gold. He also won Gold as a member of Canada’s 1996 World Junior Team, where he was voted a first team All-Star and Best Forward.
He won another Gold as a member of Canada’s 1997 senior World Championship Team, he was just 19 years old at the time.
As a late invitee to the 2002 Olympic games in Salt Lake City, Iginla emerged as a star. Iggy scored two goals against Team USA in the Gold Medal game, a game Canada won 5-2. Yes, Canada won Gold that year too…noticing a trend here?
Iginla would also represent Canada at the 2006 Olympic games in Turin. Canada lost to the Russians in the quarter finals, but Iginla’s play was not the reason.
Iginla is noted for not backing down from anyone or anything. His willingness to drop the gloves is well documented, as is his rare combination of grit and finesse. Iginla is the quintessential Power Forward, arguably the NHL’s best.
Toughness, offensive ability, ability to intimidate and Iginla’s willingness to stand up and be accountable, makes it easy for his peers to look up to Iginla and follow him into battle. He leads by example and he commands respect from teammates and opponents alike.
Besides all of Iginla’s leadership qualities, Iginla consistently puts up monster numbers on the ice. He has scored 50 goals twice in his career (2001-02, 2007-08), he has twice been awarded the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL’s leading goal scorer (2002, 2004), he took home the Lester B. Pearson Award as the NHL’s most outstanding player (2002) and he also took home the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s points leader.
Combine those trophies with Iginla’s five All-Star appearances, numerous humanitarian awards and, most recently, his being the recipient of the Mark Messier Leadership Award (2009) which recognizes an individual as a superior leader within their sport, and you have yourself one heck of a candidate for Canada’s Olympic leader.
It’s simple really, when you think “Born Leader”, you think Jarome Iginla, period!
Sidney Crosby- Crosby will likely be “The people’s choice” for Canada’s captain at the 2010 Olympic games in Vancouver. In his short NHL career, Crosby has already achieved legendary status.
At just 22 years-old, Crosby is the youngest candidate to lead Canada at the 2010 Olympics. Make no mistake about it, Crosby has a very impressive resume, one that includes a Stanley Cup title in 2008-09 in just his fourth NHL season.
Crosby has a decent amount of International experience. He represented Canada in the 2004 and 2005 World Junior Championships, where he took home a Silver and Gold medal respectively.
In his first NHL campaign Crosby set an NHL record as the youngest player to record 100 points, it was also just the seventh time any rookie had accomplished that feat. He lost the Calder Trophy (NHL rookie of the year) to Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin, but he was a winner in everyone’s mind.
Crosby was elected to the NHL’s all-rookie team in 2006 and, as a member of Canada’s World Championship Team he led Canada to a Gold Medal. His strong effort was recognized with his election to the World Championship All-Star Team, he was also selected as the World Championships best forward and he earned the designation as the tournaments leading scorer- the youngest player in history to accomplish that feat.
the 2006-07 NHL season was a dominant one for Crosby. “Sid the Kid”, as he is often referred to, scored 36 goals, added 84 assists, and led the entire NHL with 120 points, resulting in his winning the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer. Not bad for your second season in the League!
Crosby would also take home the Lester B. Pearson Trophy as the NHL’s best player as voted by his peers, the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player, the Mark Messier Leadership award which recognizes an individual as a superior leader within their sport and a first team All-Star selection. Again, this is the kids second season in the NHL folks!
In 2007-08 Crosby fell victim to the injury bug. Still, he managed to get elected to the All-Star game and he still had decent numbers, scoring 24 goals, adding 48 assists, for a very respectful 72 points in 53 regular season games.
2007-08 would also mark the first time that the Penguins would make the Stanley Cup Finals since Mario Lemieux was a member of the team. Crosby was an integral part of the Pittsburgh Penguins success, notching 6 goals and 21 assists in 20 playoff games.
In 2008-09 Crosby would surpass the 100 point barrier for the third time in four years, registering 33 goals and 70 assists for a total of 103 points. More importantly, Crosby would lead the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second year in a row.
As fate would have it Crosby and the Penguins would face the Detroit Red Wings in the Finals, the same team that defeated them 12 months earlier. After being down two games to none, Crosby and his teammates dug deep and pulled off one the biggest upsets in Stanley Cup history, knocking off the Red Wings in seven hard-fought games.
At just 21 years, 10 months, and five days, Sidney Crosby was the NHL’s youngest captain in history to win the Stanley Cup.
If that resume doesn’t spell “Leadership”, I don’t know what does. Clearly, Crosby has what it takes to lead Canada.
Scott Niedermayer- Anytime the word “Leader” comes up in hockey circles, the name Scott Niedermayer comes to mind.
Niedermayer is one of the NHL’s most consistent defensemen, his poise with the puck is legendary and his leadership skills are second to none.
Niedermayer has always answered the call for Team Canada. He won a Gold Medal as a member of Canada’s 1991 World Junior Team, he followed that up by winning a Silver Medal as a member of Canada’s 1996 World Cup of Hockey Team.
Niedermayer was a key member of Canada’s Gold Medal winning team at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. His poise with the puck and offensive prowess was key to Canada’s success, as was his silent leadership.
In 2004 Niedermayer won a Gold Medal as a member of Canada’s World Cup of Hockey Team, he also won Gold as a member of Canada’s World Championship Team. Two Gold Medals in one year, how can you beat that?
Niedermayer’s NHL totals are just as impressive as his International contributions. In 1992-93 Niedermayer was elected to the NHL’s all-rookie team. Two season’s later,(1994-95), Niedermayer won a Stanley Cup as a member of the New Jersey Devils. He would win another Cup with the Devils in 2003-04.
Niedermayer has been elected to the NHL All-Star game a total of eight times, (1997-98, 200-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2006-07*Did not play, 2006-07, 2007-08).
Niedermayer was the recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman in 2003-04 and took home the Conn Smythe Trophy as the NHL’s playoff MVP in 2006-07, the year he won his third Stanley Cup, this time as a member of the Anaheim Ducks.
In 2008-09, Niedermayer registered 59 points, it was his third highest point total in his 16-year NHL career. He scored a total of 63 and 69 points in 2005-06 and 2006-07 respectively. It would seem that, like a good wine, Niedermayer gets better with age.
In the leadership department, Niedermayer has served as Anaheim’s captain from 2005 through 2007 and then from 2008 through 2009. Previous to that he had served as the captain of the New Jersey Devils in 2004.
You could argue that both Iginla and Crosby should be captain of Canada’s 2010 Olympic Team. It should be noted, however, that Niedermayer is the only Canadian player in history to have won the Memorial Cup, World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Gold Medal, IIHF World Championship Gold Medal, Olympic Gold medal, a World Cup Of Hockey title and a Stanley Cup Championship. For those of you not counting, that’s all six major championships, some of them, multiple times.
The good news is, regardless of which player ends up being elected as Canada’s captain, the choice will be a spectacular one. Iginla, Crosby and Niedermayer are three of the most talented, most respected players in the entire NHL, there is no poor choice here.
So, who would I pick?
After carefully analyzing the options I chose Jarome Iginla to be Canada’s captain at the 2010 Olympic games in Vancouver.
Overall, I felt Iginla’s, International Experience, Calm Demeanor, Respect from fellow players and his natural Leadership skills, were the complete package Team Canada will be looking for.
Aside from not winning a Stanley Cup Championship, Iginla has won at every level. He often exceeds expectations, and, having played in Canada for many years, knows what it means to play in Canada and he is familiar with the Canadian Media and knows how to handle them.
Would Sidney Crosby be a bad choice? No…Would Scott Niedermayer be a bad choice? No…
Like I said, any one of these three players is more than capable of leading Canada to a Gold Medal. I just liked Iginla the best.
Until next time,
Peace!
NOcar NOboat NOproblem…
Kawarthas produce some of the best fishing in the province. With just over 130 lakes in the area, the Kawarthas are a fisherman’s paradise and only 90 minutes away from the GTA. The Kawartha lakes region of Ontario is comprised of many lakes, namely Dalrymple, Pigeon, Rice, Canal, Buckhorn, Stoney, Chemong, Sturgeon and Balsam. Most of these lakes are very similar in composition, with the majority being fertile, both with weed and rock structures.
The Kawarthas region provides anglers with an array of fishing opportunities.
Walleye – a.k.a. Pickerel is the most popular and arguably the most beautiful game fish in Ontario, the walleye is best known for its delicious meat. Average weight of walleye in the Kawartha Lakes is 3lbs but walleye over 10lbs are not uncommon.
Bass - Without doubt, the largemouth bass is the best known fish in the Kawartha Lakes. Largemouth are brawling fish, aggressive strikers and are mostly found in the warm, weedy, slow or still waters.
Northern Pike - One of the greatest fighting fish with a vicious strike, the Northern Pike can be found in shallow water along the shores and marshes of Stoney Lake and in Lake Dalrymple. Although their average weight is 2-4lb it’s not uncommon for catches over 25lbs to be found in the lakes.
Muskellunge – a.k.a.: maskinonge or muskie. A voracious predator, the Muskellunge has become a Kawartha Lakes legend and has been a hot topic and the centre of conversation of anglers around the area for hundreds of years. These long slender fish average 5-10lbs but catches over 45 inches have been caught in many of lakes.
HOT Spots - Gannon’s Narrows (located between Pigeon and Buckhorn Lake) - This area is a definite hotspot come opening day, with many boats and anglers vying for the walleye’s attention. The number one choice of lure in this deeper-water area is jig and minnow combination, slowly and deliberately bounced on the bottom.
Burleigh Falls (located on Stoney Lake) - This is another tried-and-true area with the abundant current holding many walleye in place. Jigs and minnows seems to produce best, although casting with minnow baits does pay off in big dividends, especially for those willing to go out after dark.
Causeway (located on Chemong Lake) – Shore casters have been making the journey to this hotspot for years, as it offers a chance for those without a boat to scrape up some walleye. Fishing live bait under floats and casting crank baits seems to be the best presentation during spring.
Weedbeds at Red Rock Island (located on Buckhorn Lake) - Casting crankbaits and jigging in the weeds are the keys to cashing in on this area. Watch for the sudden depth changes, and present you bait at these key spots.
Lake Dalrymple, always produces big fish, real quality lake. Try Upper Dalrymple and you just might be the only boat on the lake.
Fish Blast - come fishing with us, the spring is the best time to catch the BIG ONE!
by Louis “King of Roncesvalles” Pisano… 
Speculation as to what the Toronto Maple Leafs need to solidify a position in the post-season has been bubbling and churning throughout Leafs Nation since the final whistle of the 2008-2009 regular season, when they beat Ottawa 5-2 catapulting them out of the John Tavares sweepstakes.
Now that Burke has made some minor moves, which result in perhaps four line-up changes, and a great new back-up goaltender, who may steal Toskala’s starting job should he falter, though he has brought in some faces that will hopefully be a factor in the future, is he going to pick up that coveted top line guy.
The names that stick out have been talked about quite a bit and analyzed, the biggest name being Phil Kessel who the Leafs were working a deal with, but which, obviously fell through. Most recently the Rangers newly released Nikolai Zherdev is still up for discussion in my mind and could fit in. Brendan Shanahan was mentioned, but has now been scooped up by the Devils, mind you old, but can still bury and would have brought another leadership role.
Top six forwards still out there in my mind are: Group 3 UFA’s Alex Tanguay, Robert Lang, Maxim Afinoganov, Todd Bertuzzi, Miroslav Satan, Sergei Fedorov and Victor Kozlov. Hey what about a return by Mats Sundin or even Dom Moore? Uh, NO, thanks!
Pretty slim pickings if you ask me. So really where we stand right now is exactly where we are and I hope we continue to build from the youth we have and develop them internally. With the Leafs signing Dallas Eakins as the Marlies coach I could see a lot of our young talent ending up down there close to home for those quick call-ups when and where needed. Under Eakins tutelage those young guys could be ready as early as next year to make the jump to the big club.
If the Leafs were to try and scoop someone on the down low and off the radar I would go after coveted Columbus Blue Jackets young gun Nikita Filatov, not that they would let him go, but for a Kaberle and a Stajan throw in a draft pick Columbus would solidify a team that made some noise last year. I would sign Filatov on the dotted line in a heartbeat and give him a good chunk of money, ship it send it chalk it and lock it!
The Leafs future has some bright spots but how patient are the fans and media going to be in the supposed Mecca of hockey that is Toronto.
by Jeremy Visser… Rasho Nesterovic in Toronto — I liked it the first time around and I like it now. The Raptors officially welcomed the big man back into the fold yesterday, signing him to a one-year, $1.9 million deal. Nesterovic, of course, was included in the trade that sent T.J. Ford to Indiana for Jermaine O’Neal (who eventually turned into Shawn Marion, and now Hedo Turkoglu) last summer.
Nesterovic is the perfect second unit big man — he doesn’t demand the ball on offense but can step up and hit the open shot when necessary, plus rebounds and plays strong enough D. In short, you certainly don’t lose anything with him on the court, especially with other big men on the floor looking to score (Bosh and Bargnani). Also, it’s always good to bring in guys that want to be here — even after the trade to the Pacers, Nesterovic kept his place in Toronto and made no secret of where he wanted to play.
One more fun fact about Rasho: Last season (with Indiana) was the first of his 11-year career where his team didn’t make the playoffs. He spent the two seasons prior to last with the Raptors, averaging 6.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 151 games.
That’s what I’m saying, guy…
by Adam Greuel… 
The Toronto Blue Jays have had a storied history since the franchise’s inception in 1977. The Jays were MLB’s best franchise from 1983-1993, and the rosters included numerous star pitchers.
These players ranged from Dave Stieb to Jack Morris, Jimmy Key to Tom Henke, and many more.
The Jays brought life to baseball fans in Toronto with their amazing play during the early 1990s, a period that saw them win two consecutive World Series championships in 1992 and 1993.
In this list, I count down the top 10 best individual pitching seasons in the history of the Toronto Blue Jays.
10. Juan Guzman (1992)
Stats: 16-5, 2.64 ERA, 28 GS, 180.2 IP, 165 K, 1.146 WHIP
Guzman was an integral part of the World Series-winning rotations, as proven by his season in 1992 at just 25 years of age. Guzman had electric stuff but was somewhat an enigma with the Jays, as he was very inconsistent.
Guzman also struggled to stay healthy, but his 5-1 postseason record with the Jays is what matters the most.
9. Tom Henke (1987)
Stats: 34 Saves, 2.49 ERA, 72 Games, 92 IP, 128 K, 0.926 WHIP
The best closer in Toronto Blue Jays history, Henke had many magnificent seasons with the Jays before leaving the team for Texas after winning the 1992 World Series.
Tom Henke carried his excellent play into the postseason, racking up a career 1.83 ERA in 19.2 innings of work.
8. Dave Stieb (1985)
Stats: 14-13, 2.48 ERA, 36 GS, 265 IP, 167 K, 1.140 WHIP
Originally an outfielder, the Jays told Stieb that they would draft him if he converted into a pitcher, and that could not have turned out much better than it did.
Stieb was the Jays’ first true star and came within one out of a no-hitter three times before he accomplished the feat against the Cleveland Indians.
Fortunately, Stieb was able to hang around long enough to win the 1992 World Series with the team, although he did not pitch in the postseason.
7. Duane Ward (1993)
Stats: 45 Saves, 2.13 ERA, 71 G, 71.2 IP, 97 K, 1.033 WHIP
Duane Ward really took advantage of his opportunity to be closer once Tom Henke left after the 1992 season.
Always the setup man before the 1993 season, Ward dominated hitters and ended up leading the league in saves.
Before the 1993 season, you had better hope you were winning after six innings when playing the Jays, because the one-two combo of Henke and Ward was the best in the league and could shut any team down.
6. Roy Halladay (2003)
Stats: 22-7, 3.25 ERA, 36 GS, 266 IP, 204 K, 1.071 WHIP
The best pitcher in franchise history, Halladay had an amazing 2003 season and won the American League Cy Young Award in a landslide over Esteban Loaiza for his efforts.
In 2003, Halladay led the league in wins, starts, innings pitched, complete games, shutouts, and strikeout/walk ratio, proving that Halladay was way ahead of the rest of the pitchers.
5. Pat Hentgen (1996)
Stats: 20-10, 3.22 ERA, 35 GS, 265.2 IP, 177 K, 1.250 WHIP
Pat Hentgen became the first Toronto Blue Jay to win the Cy Young Award with his 1996 season. This was the first of three straight years that a Toronto pitcher would win the award.
Hentgen led the league in complete games, shutouts, innings pitched, and home runs per nine innings. He just barely beat out Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees for the Cy Young.
4. Roy Halladay (2008)
Stats: 20-11, 2.78 ERA, 33 GS, 246 IP, 206 K, 1.053 WHIP
Roy Halladay was a complete pitcher in 2008, striking out hitters with more regularity to go with the amazing number of groundball outs his sinking fastball induced.
Halladay would have won his second Cy Young if not for a pitcher named Cliff Lee pitching way over his head.
Halladay led the league in complete games, shutouts, innings pitched, WHIP, and strikeouts per walk.
3. Jimmy Key (1987)
Stats: 17-8, 2.76 ERA, 36 GS, 261 IP, 161 SO, 1.057 WHIP
Easily Jimmy Key’s best season as a Toronto Blue Jay, the left-hander was the ace for the Jays in 1987, and he just missed out on becoming the first Jay to win the Cy Young award, losing it to Roger Clemens.
Key led the league in ERA, ERA-plus, WHIP, and hits per nine innings.
2. Roger Clemens (1998)
Stats: 20-6, 2.65 ERA, 33 GS, 234.2 IP, 271 SO, 1.095 WHIP
Roger Clemens was a man on a mission during his short tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays were able to sign Clemens because the Red Sox thought he was getting too old to be an effective pitcher.
In his second and final season with the Jays, Clemens led the league in wins, ERA, strikeouts, ERA-plus, hits per nine innings, home runs per nine innings, and strikeouts per nine innings.
1. Roger Clemens (1997)
Stats: 21-7, 2.05 ERA, 34 GS, 264 IP, 292 SO, 1.030 WHIP
Throughout the entire history of the Toronto Blue Jays, no pitching season comes close to the one Roger Clemens had in his first year as a Jay during the 1997 season.
Clemens led the league in wins, ERA, complete games, shutouts, innings pitched, strikeouts, ERA plus, WHIP, and strikeouts per nine innings.
by Mark “The Hard Hitter” Ritter… 
The Toronto Maple Leafs 2009/2010 regular season schedule was released Wednesday, it’s a cramped schedule, one in which the Leafs will play back to back games a stunning 13 times! Here are the key Home games to look forward to.
The Leafs open their regular season on October 1st at home against the Montreal Canadiens. The game will mark the first time Mike Komisarek gets a chance to nail a few of his old teammates against the boards, something he’s likely to relish. Five days later the hated and seemingly new-look Ottawa Senators come to the ACC for what should be a memorable contest. October 10th marks the first time Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the rest of the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins will visit. October will also see the Leafs close out the month with 5 road games in 7 nights, Starting in Vancouver and ending in Montreal. Who the heck came up with that schedule?
November 3rd, Leaf fans get a chance to watch a couple of up and coming stars in Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman as the Leafs host the financially troubled Tampa Bay Lightening. Question is, will Vincent Lecavalier still be on the roster? A younger version of the Detroit Red Wings visit the ACC on November 7th, the high-flying Chicago Blackhawks visit on Friday November 13th, Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will battle the Leafs on November 21st and John Tavares makes his ACC debut on November 23rd as a member of the New York Islanders. Finally, the Leafs close out November with a matchup against the hated Buffalo Sabres on the 30th. “Boo-Buffalo!!!”
December will be tiring for the Leafs as they play 16 games in thirty nights, 9 of which will be on the road. Notable home games include dates between the Boston Bruins, Senators, Phoenix/??? Coyotes, and the upstart Los Angeles Kings, which should mark the first time Brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn go head to head in NHL uniforms.
The New year will see the Leafs play 15 games in 30 nights. Key Home dates include matchups against the Penguins (9th), Philadelphia Flyers (14th) and ending with a game against Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks on January 30th- Don’t hurt Robbie Lou, we’ll need him for the Olympics…
February will be interrupted by the Olympics, but not before the Leafs play 5 games in 12 nights, including a visit from Martin Brodeur (another Olympic hopeful) and the New Jersey Devils, followed by a visit from “Jumbo” Joe Thornton and the hard-luck San Jose Sharks.
Fresh off the Olympics, the Leafs will have a very hectic March. The Leafs play 16 games in 30 nights, 9 of which will be at Home. Some key visits include the Edmonton Oilers on the 13th, another tilt against the Habs on the 20th and a visit from Ilya Kovalchuk and the Atlanta Thrashers on the 30th.
April marks the end of the regular season. The Leafs will play a total of 5 games, hosting the Sabres, Bruins and Flyers to start the month and ending with tilts against the New York Rangers and, you guessed it, the Montreal Canadiens. Wouldn’t it be sweet if the last game of the season had playoff implications?????
There you have it, a rather cramped 2009/2010 regular season for your beloved Maple Leafs. It will be a tough go, but with a little luck, and the addition of a legitimate number one centre, the Leafs just might surprise us all. Good luck Leafs, judging by this schedule you are going to need a lot of young legs and some oxygen!
Until next time,
Peace!
For a bull, this one was on the smallish side, at just over a ton. And its name, Capuchino, sounded harmless enough, like coffee with frothy milk.
The rogue bull gored a young Spaniard in the neck, the first fatality in nearly 15 years at Pamplona’s running of the bulls. The victim was killed almost instantly as he scurried for cover under a wooden barrier, sliding under it feet-first.
Had he dived headfirst, the experienced bull runner and son of a Pamplona native would probably still be alive. Yahoo
15 years, Now thats a long time… For a second I was thinking the Bulls were going to go on a Leafs run, 40+ years… but no one’s that bad…are they? Good for the Bulls to snap out of their 0 for 14 slump.
ANNA Kournikova got into a fight Saturday night in Las Vegas after an unidentified woman threw a drink at the tennis ace. Kournikova and her pals were partying at Lavo after attending the Hardbat Classic table tennis tournament when a woman at the next table “threw a drink at Anna. She felt Anna was invading her space,” our source said. Kournikova “sprung into action” and starting screaming at the woman and shoving her. “It was a big fight,” the spy said. The woman was kicked out only after leaving Kournikova with some vicious scratch marks on her neck. Kournikova’s rep didn’t return calls. NYpost
I’m thinking to myself I just saw one of the best Tennis matches ever this past weekend… never mind Roger, forget Andy… this would have been a better match to catch… wonder if there was any cheek grabs. Gotta tell ya, Anna has the sweetest cheeks, reminds me of the old tennis poster from the 70’s. You know the one, with the shot from behind, hmmm, with that girl holding the racket…scratching her, oh never mind, after all they say a picture is worth a thousand words… this ones worth a million…timeless! Oh and Anna, you’re more than welcome to come and participate in the Annual T.O. Sports Table Tennis championship… better knows as the Annual Ping Pong Blast
“Players Wanted” sign up now, just send me an email if you want to participate or just come and have a BLAST… can’t promise catfights, wait a minute, sure I can. I promise their will be at least one cat fight… get in on this party now… email: thecaptain@TOsports.ca and get on the guest list. I’ll make sure you get in and have a blast. No line-ups if you send an email…Remember the date September 3, 2009… lots of pings and a few pongs I can promise you that. Not to mention the T.O. Sports Babes will be kissing balls for good luck… wow! Yes I say it again! WOW!! Kissing balls for good luck!! Get in on the action now… if you come without puting yourself on the guest list, and end up waiting in line, well don’t come crying to me… you’ll get no sympathy! Lots of Prizes too!! One of the lucky runner-ups will get to spend 10 minutes chatting to Louis” The King of Roncesvalles” Pisano… now that’s a joy! Really!! Oh and Chicks get in right away, Jump the line, don’t need to line up…what did you say? I don’t set the rules, buddy, I make them up as I go along!
Footballer Javier Florez of the top-flight club Atletico Junior de Barranquilla surrendered to police late Sunday after allegedly killing a fan who teased him about the team’s defeat in the recent Colombian Apertura championship final. Florez was driving near his home when several youths teased him over the defeat last week to Once Caldas in the tournament final. The midfielder, 27, allegedly got out of his car and shot at the group, killing one man who was struck by two bullets. He fled the scene and abandoned his vehicle, according to witnesses, who alleged that Florez appeared intoxicated. He later turned himself in. The slaying occurred in Barranquilla, the Atlantico provincial capital. Sports News
Now let that be a lesson to all you sport athlete bashers and punks, don’t rub salt into a wounded pro athlete, and can you blame the guy? He looses the final, goes out, gets hammered and kids start taunting him… what’s a guy to do. Take out the pistol and start shooting that’s what… next time you kids start taunting Alex Rios or Vernon on the streets of T.O., remember this could happen to you. This dude must have read my movie script “Shoot Free Day”; you know the one about an athlete holiday, when once a year a pro athlete is able to shot any writer/sports broadcaster. Run Bobcat Run…NOME SAME?!
Now here’s a Smokin’ Canadian Hottie to make you feel better, remember the Honda Indy is on this weekend and this is the kind of babe’s you’ll see at the contest. I cant wait to judge them… yummy!
Soccer ace Cristiano Ronaldo has found a new ladylove, who apparently tried to sell her virginity for one million euros in an online auction. Wild model Raffaella Fico, 21, offered her body to the winner of a red-hot auction just eight months ago. However, despite Raffaella’s past adventures, the soccer ace has now gone public with the Italian babe.
The Portuguese winker even introduced her to Elton John, 62, as his girlfriend after the singer’s Lisbon gig.
Saucy Raffaella, who has appeared in the Italian Big Brother, received an offer of 855,000 pounds for her virginity.
But she turned down the offer and her actions were branded a “cheap publicity stunt”.
“Ronaldo has got an eye for the ladies but could have finally bitten off more than he can chew with Raffaella,” the Daily Star quoted an insider as saying.
The source added: “Last night the babe refused to discuss her relationship with Ronaldo, saying: “I can’t talk about that.” (ANI) Blog.teragana.com
Our favorite soccer player is at it again. Now I myself like this babe, not only for her body but her great publicity stunt. If she ever dumps the chump, I’ll be sure to pounce all over her and offer her an internship at TOsports. A fine gig, indeed. If you happen to have any resemblance to Raffaella, be sure to send The Captain an email and he’ll hook you up to an internship at TOsports. A fine gig indeed!!
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