The Word On David Haye's mission to rescue heavyweight boxing
DAVID HAYE breathed a new lease of life into heavyweight boxing at the weekend. A weight division with such a proud history and such great potential seems to have faded into a dull and disappointing shadow of its former glories.
The heavyweight division used to be the pinnacle of boxing but it has taken a back seat in recent years to the more entertaining lighter divisions. The shortage of quality contenders is largely responsible for its dwindling popularity.
Hilarious Gomes
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR’S goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes was guilty of yet another terrible error at the weekend when he spilled Simon Davies’ miss-hit shot over his own goal-line.
It is just the latest in a catalogue of errors committed by the man whose mistakes have not only contributed to the sacking of the club’s manager, but also the technical director and goalkeeping coach.
England Exiled
ENGLAND’S RUGBY League World Cup campaign has ended after a dismal showing in Australia.
Tony Smith’s side bowed out after a 32-22 defeat to New Zealand in the semi-finals, following on from the defeat to the Kiwi’s in the group stages the previous week.
Jury still out on Cipriani
SINCE BURSTING onto the scene with London Wasps in 2007, Danny Cipriani has certainly made an impression on the rugby world. At only 21 he already has five England caps to his name and has become one of the most recognisable faces of English rugby. But is he as talented as all the hype suggests?
His performance for England last week against Australia was certainly nothing special. Despite making two good line breaks, he missed three easy kicks and showed that when it comes to his skills in defence, there is definite room for improvement – especially as he could be trying to tackle the likes of Ma’a Nonu in two weeks time.
Norris celebration blues
IPSWICH MIDFIELDER David Norris caused controversy last week with his goal celebration after scoring in his side’s victory over Blackpool.
After finding the net, Norris crossed his wrists in a gesture believed by some to be a tribute to his friend and former Plymouth team mate Luke McCormick.
No Ordinary Joe
JOE CALZAGHE should have silenced the critics when he beat Roy Jones Jr. by an unanimous decision in Madison Square Garden in the early hours of Sunday morning.
After all he beat one of the best pound for pound fighters in history, well in his prime at least. In fact he didn’t just beat Jones, he demolished him with a show of stamina and confidence that surely cements his status as one of the best British boxers ever. His record certainly befits that label with 46 fights unbeaten, winning World Championship belts at both Super-middleweight and Light-heavyweight.
Farewell Goal King Cole
ANDREW COLE, one of the Premier League’s greatest strikers, retired last week after a glittering career in English football.
Cole played for 13 English teams, but is best known for his spells at Newcastle United and Manchester United.
Gatland's Legacy
WALES ARE a proud rugby nation, but the patriotic Welsh public have often relied on outdated memories of the glorious Seventies for their identity within rugby culture.
However, the arrival of Warren Gatland has signalled a movement away from such romanticised nostalgia. He has set out to create a memorable rugby legacy of his own and for once it is not anchored in the attacking flair that has been the hallmark of Welsh sides of the past.
Australia Warne out
AUSTRALIA’S RECENT defeat to India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has led to fevered excitement amongst English cricket fans concerning the prospect of regaining the Ashes in the Summer of 2009.
There can be no doubt that since the retirement of Australian cricketing legends Glen McGrath, Shane Warne, and Justin Langer the team has struggled, culminating in this recent test series defeat.
THE WORD ON......Cardiff University's investment in sport
Josh Pettitt suggests investment in elite sport
INVESTMENT IN Elite sport is the key to increasing participation and enjoyment at all levels for students at Cardiff. The university teams already compete at an extremely high level in a number of sports, coming 16th in the BUCS rankings of 2007. With the help of a little funding Cardiff could secure a reputation among the sporting elite.
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