Archive for June, 2007

Thierry Henry closer to Barca move

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

Thierry Henry’s move to Barcelona has edged a step closer after Arsenal’s board of directors told manager Arsene Wenger they would not stand in his way if he wants to sell the French striker.

Arsenal managing director Keith Edelman has confirmed that the board would accept the advice of Wenger regarding Henry, with Barcelona’s finance director Ferran Soriano and sporting director Txiki Begiristain planning to make their initial $29 million written offer for Henry this week after the conclusion of the Spanish league today. (more…)

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Serena Williams felt ‘violated’ by Justine Henin defeat

Monday, June 11th, 2007

Serena Williams has admitted that she felt “violated” after being knocked out of the French Open by defending champion Justine Henin.

The 25-year-old Belgian dispensed with 2002 champion Williams 6-4 6-3 in their quarter-final meeting at Roland Garros.

And the American reflected after her failure to reach the last four in Paris: “I just pretty much stood back and let her take advantage of me. And I feel violated.” (more…)

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Agent: Beckham sticking to Galaxy deal

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

LONDON (AP) — David Beckham is sticking to his plan: He’s bound for the Los Angeles Galaxy next month — regardless of what anyone says.

“There is no intention of getting out of the Galaxy deal or reneging on the Galaxy deal,” agent Simon Oliveira told The Associated Press on Sunday. (more…)

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Thierry Henry flattered by Milan link

Friday, June 8th, 2007


Arsenal captain Thierry Henry has admitted it is “great to hear” of AC Milan’s interest in him.

And the France striker, who has also been linked with a move to Barcelona over the last 18 months, claims the whole club has been unsettled by vice-chairman David Dein’s departure last season.

On the Milan link Henry said: “That is great to hear. How can it be anything else?” (more…)

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Gold medalist Beard poses for Playboy

Friday, June 8th, 2007

Beard calls posing her latest “outside adventure” and is unapologetic: Olympic gold medalist Amanda Beard is on the cover of the July issue of Playboy, billed as “The World’s Sexiest Athlete Nude.”

Inside the magazine, there are eight pictures of the 25-year-old Beard with her clothes off.

Beard is unapologetic about what she calls her latest “outside adventure.” She has modeled in men’s magazines, including FHM, before. (more…)

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Angered Danica confronts Wheldon

Monday, June 4th, 2007

 Danica / Wheldon Rift

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WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — Danica Patrick may be small, but she’s not about to back down on the track or off.

Patrick, one of two women in Sunday’s ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 at the Milwaukee Mile, had an on-track collision with the car driven by Dan Wheldon and then made a beeline for the Englishman in the pits after coming back to finish eighth. (more…)

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Claudio Ranieri snubs Man City for Juventus post

Monday, June 4th, 2007

*In demand: Claudio Ranieri was reportedly wanted by Manchester City*
Claudio Ranieri threw Manchester City’s well-laid plans into confusion yesterday when the former Chelsea manager rejected the Eastlands job to take charge of Juventus.

Ranieri, who quit as boss at Parma last week, was lined up to succeed sacked City manager Stuart Pearce when Thaksin Shinawatra’s summer takeover of the club has been completed. (more…)

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Serena Williams proves she is one weighty opponent

Monday, June 4th, 2007

Serena Williams seems to have joined the heavyweight division of tennis players as she pummels her way towards another tournament victory at the French Open.
Big-boned Serena has never been one to glide lightly across the court, but the extra-short skirts the US superstar has been wearing on the famous courts at Roland Garros this week have shown off the kind of killer thighs more often seen on the women’s wrestling circuit.
But the way she has stormed into the quarter-finals in Paris shows she is not lacking in fitness and stamina.
Her once willowy figure has given way to muscles and bulk, but it’s also served her well, having fought her way to a berth in the last eight.

All power to the big stars of women’s tennis.
Maria Sharapova has also turned heads at the tournament with a fuller frame.

*Serena showing a whole lot of thigh at the 2007 French Open* (more…)

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David Beckham fears he has made a huge mistake with Galaxy deal

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007



David Beckham is having second thoughts about ending his playing career in the footballing backwater of the United States.

The former England captain, 32, signed a five-year contract worth £125 million with LA Galaxy in January after being sidelined by Real Madrid as well as Steve McClaren’s England. (more…)

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