On December 4, 2013 Rep. Eric Swalwell of California asked for and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding a rather extraordinary soldier serving today in the U.S. Army.1st Sgt Jason Manella – winner of the Non-commissioned Officer of the Year award. “Mr. Speaker, today I rise […]
NFL: 15 Modern-Era Finalist For Pro Football Hall Of Fame
NFL Old Head Sportscapper Island .com Fifteen Modern-Era Finalists For Pro Football Hall of Fame Election Announced 01-11-2010 15 MODERN-ERA FINALISTS FOR HALL OF FAME ELECTION ANNOUNCED Also Fans “Voice Their Choice” Three first-year eligible players, Tim Brown, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith, are among the 15 modern-era finalists […]
Biography: Rickey Henderson
Perhaps one of the most underrated baseball players of all-time, Rickey Henderson changed the game every time he stepped onto the field. Henderson was an amazing compilation of speed, toughness and the desire to win that has rarely been seen in the modern generation of baseball. While most fans love to see the home run […]
Atherton endorses Langer’s dossier
"Aggressive batting, running and body language will soon have them (England players) staring at their bootlaces," Former England captain Mike Atherton said. "One thing this Australia team have in common with their predecessors is toughness, a soul-deep toughness that, at the critical moment, befriended them again while deserting their opponents," he said. "The real insight […]
Australian sledging will not fox Trott
Warwickshire batsman Jonathan Trott said: "It’s not as if they can bowl from any closer. "They might like to target the opposition but mental toughness is part of the game and I have met a few challenges throughout my career and come through. "It’s not as though county cricket is a library when you go […]
“Irfan should learn from Vaas”
Wasim Akram said, “Vaas was one of the few bowlers who used his limitations to great advantage and Irfan should learn from him. “Irfan is a good swing bowler without much express pace, very similar to Vaas. Once he (Irfan) realizes this, he will be a much better bowler. Lateral movement is his key, not […]