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French sports daily L'Equipe has named their "all star" worst team of Ligue 1. Divock Origi, who is going to Liverpool, was one of the "honoured" forwards. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/25/divock-origi-liverpool-lille-ligue-1-worst-team-of-season

A mere photographer? I think it is good to shatter stereotypes. I mean, we can't let Hollywood burden African-Americans by expecting them all to be the inventors, scientists, doctors, presidents, and NHL expert analysts that we've come to rely on.:tongue:

Presumably Brandon Saad of Chicago. His bio says he's originally from Pittsburgh and of Syrian descent. Probably of Christian background. The Red Wings also have Justin Abdelkader. He doesn't look Arab at all. Wikipedia says he's half Arab half Polish. The Senators have a player called...

:icon_cry: He almost put himself out of Roland Garros opening a champagne bottle. Could've been an eye injury! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6DWNCBev9M

Nigerians are the main immigrant group moving to Ireland these days. Come to think of it I believe these immigrants do make fun of Ireland's 'bland' cuisine. Spuds are just so boring. Meanwhile in Dublin a 'race related' pitch battle last weekend...

The last post on this thread was by me exactly one year ago today.:dodgy: Djokovic won Rome yesterday making him 35-2 for 2015. He's won every Masters (minus Madrid which he didn't enter) and the only major of the year. It's like 2011 all over. If he wins the French Open expect the calendar...

The lack of depth in the Russian defence might have flattered Canada a bit. But the same thing happened at the 2010 Olympics, the last time they played best on best. The Russians collapsed as soon as the Canadian onslaught began. Both Russia and the Czech Republic seem to be lagging the other...

Canada 4 Russia 0 after two periods. Canada too skilful, too fast, and too tough for the Russkies. The Canadians are putting on a clinic. The Russians have that deer in headlights look. But they are also known for lightning fast comebacks so Canada can't relax. Yevgeny Malkin is making a fool...

As for the hockey Canada has been by far the best team throughout the tournament. It would be a surprise if Russia won it but if their goalie is hot then anything can happen. Jaromir Jagr, now 43, has been sensational in this tournament.

Those Canadian commies in Crimea and Donetsk

He'll play for Russia against the USA on Saturday evening - 1.15pm. Canada has by far the best team in the tournament. If they don't win it'll look like a major choke given their superiority.

I don't know if there was much danger of Robinho returning to Italy but now Milan has released him from contract: http://www.goal.com/en/news/584/brazil/2015/05/13/11703452/milan-confirm-robinho-departure Yet another overrated 'new Pele' who had a "disappointing" career. Disappointing, that...

True. Morata still had work to do. I didn't want Juventus to win but it's nice to know that Morata, 'victim' of Madrid's obsession with Benzema, did the most damage.

Actually Pogba did set up the first goal with his head. But he had an excellent chance to finish off Madrid later from inside the box but he hit it straight at Casillas. He was substituted right after it. Gareth Bale is being ripped in the press. He probably should've scored one of those headers.

If the four game suspension stands Brady's first game will be on Sunday October 18 in prime time against...Indianapolis. It will break every regular season TV ratings record. I don't know if NBC has already sold their advertising spots but if they have game specific commercials, rather than...

Alvaro Morata occasionally subbed for Benzema. He couldn't get playing time in part due to the team's preference for Benzema. Now Morata has scored in each leg against the team that sold him to Juventus.

The Canadiens had nothing left in the tank as Tampa dispatched them in six games. No Stanley Cup appearance for PK Subban this year. Tonight game seven at MSG between the Rangers and Capitals.

I don't totally disagree with the points you and Lew made but without a few star white QBs at the centre of the sport - whether loved or hated just as long as they are there - the NFL's usefulness as "the most effective messenger of the agenda" would evaporate. Promoting the Cultural Marxist...

Watching yesterday I thought Dani Alves' continuing presence stood out to me. He's not without talent - though I always thought he was overrated - but based on what (admittedly little) I've seen of Barcelona this year I don't see how he makes them a better team. He's easily replaceable by...

QBs like Brady, Peyton Manning, and Aaron Rodgers drive the ratings and thus revenue. They are the real stars of the show. I think the NFL wants them to be around as long as possible but in this case they want to be seen to be punishing a prominent white player who didn't play by the rules and...

Chicago v NY Rangers final would be the NHL's dream. An Anaheim v Tampa (maybe even Washington) would be a ratings disaster. I'm not sure what appeal the Canadiens would have in the US but they have more fans than any team in the league. I don't think they'll come back though as they are just...

Wow! A four game suspension for Brady, loss of 1st and 4th round draft choices in 2016, and a $1million fine for the Patriots. There really is a war against the Patriots. Surely the Pats appeal this as vigorously as possible. If I'm Brady I'm tempted to tell the NFL to stick it and just retire.

The Rangers have had difficulty scoring throughout the playoffs. Actually, quite a few teams have thus all the tight low scoring games. I've seen three of the four in this series and I think the Caps defence has been the difference. In the Lightning Canadiens game the Lightning didn't have a...

In fairness to Boateng that was very difficult to defend. Messi had just scored on his left and looked again like he was turning left but then timed his turn right beautifully at the worst possible moment for Boateng. The chip on his right foot, so close to Neuer, was fantastic too.

Not NHL but Team USA defeated Russia 4-2 (including empty netter) at the IIHF World Championships today. Likely future Buffalo Sabre Jack Eichel played and the US goalie was Jack Campbell of the Windsor Spitfires! Evgeni Malkin was just as poor for Russia as he was for Pittsburgh in the...