Igbo-Nigerians bring global presence to American NFL Super bowl
Region: TXhttp://afripol.org/ The most important date in a calendar of National Football League (NFL) in United States of America is the Super bowl contest. The Super Bowl XLVI maybe a local event but it has a global influence and flavor due to cultural heritage diversity of its players. Three Nigerian athletes of Igbo heritage will be playing in this important game event between New England Patriots and New York Giants. These formidable athletes of Nigerian heritage are James Ihedigbo, Os... more
Views: 363UFC 143 result
Region: IrelandCarlos Condit def. Nick Diaz via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) - wins interim welterweight title Fabricio Werdum def. Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Josh Koscheck def. Mike Pierce via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Renan Barao def. Scott Jorgensen via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Ed Herman def. Clifford Starks via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 2, 1:43 Dustin Poirier def. Max Holloway via sub... more
Views: 55UFC 143 weigh in
Region: IrelandMAIN CARD (Pay-per-view) Carlos Condit (169) vs. Nick Diaz (169) Roy Nelson (246) vs. Fabricio Werdum (246) Josh Koscheck (170) vs. Mike Pierce (170) Renan Barao (136) vs. Scott Jorgensen (135) Ed Herman (185) vs. Clifford Starks (185) PRELIMINARY CARD (FX) Max Holloway (144) vs. Dustin Poirier (146) Alex Caceres (136) vs. Edwin Figueroa (135) Matt Brown (171) vs. Chris Cope (171) Henry Martinez (169) vs. Matt Riddle (170) PRELIMINA... more
Views: 63J&K Dragon Boating team wins 2 Gold medals in Mumbai
Region: IndiaMumbai/Srinagar, February 02 (Scoop News) –Jammu and Kashmir Dragon boating and Sea kayaking team returned back to J&K with Two gold, four silver and two bronze medals. The team won the medals in the National Dragon boating and Sea Kayaking Championship held at H2o Water Sports Centre Mumbai from 27 to 29 January. J&K dragon boating men team won two gold medals in 500 meter and 200 meter race. While women team bagged two silver medals In 500 meter and 200 met... more
Views: 361Sports vital for mental and physical development
Region: IndiaJammu, January 27 (Scoop News) – The Minister for Industries and Commerce, Surjit Singh Slathia today enjoined upon the youth to get associated with the sports activities in a big way as it was important for their mental and physical development. Inaugurating Mini Sports Stadium at Industrial Estate, Bari Brahmna today afternoon, Slathia said Government has decided to cr... more
Views: 281Employees interested in Football tournament asked to report Sports Council
Region: IndiaJammu, January 27 (Scoop News) – All India Civil Services Football Tournament is being organized by the Central Services Cultural and Sports Board at Banglore, Karnataka from February 22, in which among other states, J&K has also been invited. All the State Government Employees Gazetted and Non-Gazetted) Serving in the Civil Department who are interested to participate in the said event have been asked to report the Sports Officer J&K Sports Co... more
Views: 248The Finality of an Era...and...We'll Miss You Joe....
Region: NJSunday, January 22, 2012 The Finality of an Era...and We'll Miss You, Joe..... It finally happened. A day that many of us thought surely would never arrive...has come. What can be said that has not been written and reported at this point? Joe Paterno, former head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, has died at the age of 85. A college football coach died today. I still, personally, find it hard to say, "former," before the title of head coach.... more
Views: 291Water sports gaining popularity among J&K youths: Mir
Region: IndiaJammu, January 23 (Scoop News) – JK Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir today flagged off 39 contingents of J&K Dragon Boat and Sea Kayaking team at Parade Ground Jammu this evening who left for participating in National Championship at Mumbai. The National Championship is scheduled be held at Mumbai from Jan 27 to 29, 2012. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that water sports in the state particularly in Kashmir valley gaining populari... more
Views: 335World Cup 2014: FIFA vs Brazil
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)
It is quite amazing to see how the world football governing body, FIFA, behaves with Brazil and the organisation of the 2014 World Cup! Very childishly. In 2003, Brazil forbade alcohol at all football matches because of the violence it generated between rival supporters. However, for the past six months or so FIFA has been pushing for a change in Brazil’s law. Basically, FIFA wants the Brazilian government to authorise the sale of beers during the next World Cup. In order to do ... more
Views: 879Schedule of IPL -5 released.
Region: IndiaThis year, the matches will be held at 12 places of India and those are Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Mohali, Dharmdasa, Vishakhapattanam and Cuttack. Here, nine teams are Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Deccan Chargers, Kings Eleven Punjab, Kolkata Night Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pune Warriors as well as Delhi Daredevils. This time Kochi Tuskers are not taking part in IPL -5, just because of ban over the team. ... more
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