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MAX - WORLD
CUP FINAL WINNERS - July,
2010
WORLD CUP SUPPLY & SURPRISE - New Zealand was the surprise
of the tournament going undefeated and playing tough defense - North
Korea the lowest ranked team in the tournament at 105 gave it their
all. Their 2-1 loss to Brazil was a surprise to many. The icing on
their cake was the emergence of JONG Tae Se - WORLD
CUP ALL STAR TEAM
Sports
Notes
EXTRA EXTRA Part 2 - LEBRON
JAMES - FROM HERO TO ZERO IN CLEVELAND - July,
2010
James had the seven year itch of trying in vain to win an NBA title
he decided to move on and sign with the Miami Heat where teamed with
Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh he wouldn't have the weight of the world
on his shoulders. The question is WHAT'S
WRONG WITH THAT? -
DAN GILBERT'S OPEN LETTER TO THE CLEVELAND FANS -
FIFA TOP 10
Sports
Notes
EXTRA EXTRA - WORLD
CUP AFTERMATH - July,
2010
Spain
keeper Iker Casillas won the Golden Glove Award - THIERRY HENRY TO
MLS - At 32 years of age you would think that French national team
player Thierry Henry would have some fuel left in his tank as he signs
with MLS - In the World Cup final referee Howard Webb bent over backwards
not to take the game away from the players much like a championship
fight -
HBO's DON KING ONLY IN AMERICA
Sports
Notes
EXTRA Part 5
- MIROSLAV
KLOSE - THE HEADER MAN - July,
2010
THE WORLD CUP'S 2nd BEST SCORER - Miroslav Klose came close
to breaking Ronaldo's all-time World Cup scoring record of 15 but
illness took its toll causing him to miss his final game. He has 14
World Cup goals but at 32 it is unlikely that he will return in the
2014 World Cup at the age of 36 and break that record
Sports
Notes
EXTRA Part 4
- SPAIN
WINS WORD CUP TITLE - July,
2010
SPAIN WINS ON GUTS & RESOLVE - It was a hotly contested affair
that included some unwarranted foul play. When Iniesta scored the
goal in the 116th minute the Netherlands were down to only 10 men
- Uruguay's Diego Forlan won the tournaments Best Player Award
(Golden Ball) - Thomas (The Fuel-er)
Muller wins the Golden Boot and the Best Young Player Awards
- Paul the Octopus proved right again - NBA
- SAY WHAT!!! A CLEAN HEAT
HOUSE 4 LeBRON?
Sports
Notes
EXTRA Part 3
- WILL
THE NETHERLANDS'S REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL?
- July,
2010
THE DUTCH CRUTCH OR CRUSH? -
In the past the Netherlands had great players that didn't function
well in World Cup competition usually being knocked out earlier than
expected. In this completion the Dutch seem to have gotten it right.
The question is can their offense override Spain's excellent defense?
Sports
Notes
EXTRA Part 2
- GERMANY
MISSED (THOMAS)
THE FULE-ER MUELLER
- July,
2010
GERMANY'S GO TO GUY - Mueller who was ineligible due to being
yellow carded in their previous game against Argentina. That bad call
by referee Ravshan Irmatov of Uzbekistan was another indication of
the need for some sort of instant replay that FIFA prefers to avoid
-
FIFA'S Broadcast rights and fees - HIV/AIDS
Sports
Notes
EXTRA Part 1
- THE
LEBRON JAMES GAME IS OVER - THE HEAT IS ON!!! -
July, 2010
THE THREE AMIGOS ARE TOGETHER - After weeks of meetings and
speculation LeBron made it known where he will play next season. To
some it was a surprise and questioned his decision making to others
it was a no brainer
- South American's
pissed & dissed - FIFA'S
BAD CALLS SOLUTION
Sports
Notes
Part 3 -
SPAIN ADVANCE TO SEMIS EDGE PARAGUAY 1-0 -
July, 2010
SPAIN
LED BY VILLA THE KING OF REBOUND - David Villa scores another
rebound goal in 83rd minute takes as he takes this World Cup's scoring
lead - Germany will be Spain's semifinal opponent
Sports
Notes
Part 2 -
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST - ARGENTINA THRASHED BY GERMANY 4-0
-
July, 2010
ARGENTINA
CHEWED UP & SPIT OUT - Maradona's troops were ambushed, chewed
up and spit out by the young German team. Miroslav Klose scored two
goals to trail only Brazil's Ronaldo 15 goals World Cup record. Maradona
will most likely be crucified by the media for Argentina's poor showing
after a fast start in their run for the title. The question will be
where did it all go wrong?
Sports
Notes
-
THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN Netherlands oust Brazil 2-1-
July, 2010
IT'S
SCHNEIJDER TIME - Wesley Schneijder shines heading in two goals
in a thrilling win for the Dutch - Spikes and elbows were flying as
Uruguay outlast Ghana in an extra time thriller - Paris Hilton!!!
SAY WHAT!!!
Sports
Notes
MAX Part 3 -
GERMANY CHEWS UP & SPITS OUT ENGLAND -
June, 2010
ENGLAND
CRASH AND BURNS - England became a dysfunctional squad and unraveled
after John Terry had an affair with his former teammate Wayne Bridge's
girlfriend. It all unraveled when they were chewed up and spit out
by a more talented Germany squad who thrashed England 4-1 in the knockout
round of 16. Frank Lampard's disallowed goal creates controversy -
Capello draws criticism
Sports
Notes
MAX Part 2 -
GHANA THE PRIDE OF AFRICA KO's USA - S.
KOREA OUT JAPAN REMAINS FOR ASIA -
June, 2010
Ghana's
extra time goal sends USA home - South Korea knocked out by Uruguay
- Japan carries torch for Asia - FACTS & FIGURES - Money talks in
the development of a football program. Denmark has risen from the
ashes of war to be successful with a population less than Cambodia's
Sports
Notes
MAX Part 1 -
WORLD CUP SHOCKERS - FRANCE & ITALY EMBARRASSED - USA
TOUGHS IT OUT -
June, 2010
France
and Italy lead the list of World Cup flopper teams with their
miserable showing or in France's case none at all. Undefeated minnows
New Zealand ranked 78 failed to go though but their stellar defense
made many sit up and take notice. The USA overcame bad calls in two
games by referees and won Group C besting England. Asian teams South
Korea and Japan earn respect and move on to the Round of 16.
Sports
Notes
EXTRA EXTRA -
WORLD CUP FLIP FLOPS -
June, 2010
The
USA World Cup team is experiencing mixed success and a controversial
decision from ref Kouman Coulibaly without an explanation to disallow
a third U.S. goal against Slovenia - England favored by many is on
the edge of disaster - Part
2 - Lakers
Win NBA title UGLY
- BIG BABY
Sports
Notes
EXTRA -
FIFA'S BLATTER TO RUN AGAIN - CAMBODIAN FOOTBALL'S
DECLINE Part 2 -
June, 2010
FIFA
president Blatter to seek another four-year term at the world governing
body's congress in 2011 - Since the departure of manager Joachim Fickert
in January 2003 the Cambodian national team has fallen from what little
grace they had and are not as competitive as in the past
Sports
Notes
- Part 3 -
WORLD
CUP HIGH ACHIEVERS - CAMBODIAN FOOTBALL'S DECLINE-
June, 2010
South
Africa has had to rise above their apartheid past. North Korea is
having to overcome adversity due to their political situation. If
its underdogs you like to root for they are it - We likened Cambodian
football to the story of the Jamaican bobsled team which came from
nothing to be competitive in the Olympics. Our twist was the Cambodian
team was evolving from hardship and genocide and we wrote, 'Cambodian
Football Rising From The Ashes.' Our hope for Cambodia was never fulfilled
Sports
Notes
- IT'S
ON!!! - FIFA World Cup Begins - Part 2 -
June, 2010
198
nations attempted to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, while a
record 204 countries entered qualification for the 2010 FIFA World
Cup - The World Cup is the most widely-viewed sporting event in the
world, where an estimated 715.1 million people watched the final match
of the 2006 World Cup held in Germany - ON
THE MOVE -
CLUB MUSICAL CHAIRS AGAIN with Jose Mourinho, Raphael Benitez,
Michael Ballack and Joe Cole on the move
Sports
Notes
- IT'S
ON!!! - FIFA World Cup Begins -
June, 2010
With
injuries eliminating many star players and Brazil not choosing Ronaldinho
and other top name Brazilian World Cup experienced players for their
squad it all adds up to new faces picking up the slack and having
the opportunity making their presence known in the beautiful games
supreme event - WORLD CUP RECORDS
Sports
Notes
- WANYE
ROONEY & LeBRON JAMES from TEENAGERS TO IMMEDIATE SUCCESS IN THE PROS
-
May, 2010
Never
mind injuries Wayne Rooney is an all grit footballer who has toughness,
skill and determination. If it's someone you want to watch your back
then Rooney is the man - What is behind the drive of LeBron James
rise to fame and success? After winning his second consecutive NBA
MVP Award there is something that has driven him to his success which
is captured in a film documentary More Than A Game
NR
TOP 10
-
PHNOM PENH COLUMN TAKES TOP 3 POSITIONS
-
April 2010
Asian
themes make a major impact on this months Top 10 - TOP MODEL USA &
Australia jump up the charts - RACISM raises its ugly head again as
an interest for our readers - A blast from the past as former NBA
star turned actor Dennis Rodman creates a buzz in the sections
most visited category - American Idol related columns surge up the
charts as the interest is not about BOW WOW judge Simon Cowell
but the shows creator Simon Fuller
Sports
Notes
- WHOS'S
THE BEST JOSE MOURINHO OR PEP GUARDIOLA?-
April, 2010
The
question is who is worthy and will take over Ferguson's best club
manager's throne? - LAKERS THE BEST? GO FIGURE...
Sports
Notes
- KEVIN
ROONEY HOT - ENGLAND NOT -
March, 2010
A
LOOK IN THE MIRROR - England is coming apart at the seams as the John
Terry scandal has yet to be resolved. The playboy image of the squad
far outweighs what it takes to win the World Cup. When it comes to
extra marital comparisons the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers have some skeletons
in its closet.
Sports
Notes MAX
- FREE
JOHN TERRY & -
February, 2010
BAD
KARMA FOR JOHN TERRY - NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND WINNERS - WHAT GOES AROUND
COMES AROUND - IS FLOYD MAYWEATHER AFRAID OF PACQUIAO? - MARK McGWIRE
WIRED OR NOT IS NO LONGER THE QUESTION
Sports
Notes
EXTRA EXTRA - SAINTS
TAINT AINTS NO MORE - WIN SUPER BOWL IN A BREES -
February, 2010
SAY
IT TAINT SO SAINTS LOSERS NO MO - FANS PUT THE BAGS AWAY - SECOND
HALF SURGE TAKES THE ROMP OUT OF COLTS - Saints quarterback Drew
Brees wins MVP award
Sports
Notes
EXTRA - SUPER
BOWL TRIVIA -
February, 2010
Archie
Manning may have never won or participated in a Super Bowl but his
sons are making him proud with their success - Do you know the answers
to these Super Bowl trivia questions?
Sports
Notes
- IS
JOHN TERRY THE NEXT TIGER WOODS? -
February, 2010
NMMD's
(Negative Media of Mass Destruction) are at it again. First it was
Tiger Woods now its footballer John Terry's extra marital affair
- FIFA TOP 10
Sports
Notes
- OLDER
THAN DIRT - IS BRETT FAVRE THE NEW GEORGE BLANDA? -
January, 2010
Regardless
of his success Brett Favre felt unloved and unwanted and retired after
the 2007 season. Green Bay made it clear that they wanted to go with
a younger quarterback and current starter Aaron Rodgers. It was a
case of WHO LOVES YA BABY? That question also applied to the oldest
quarterback ever to play in the NFL including George Blanda who remained
in the league until he was 48 - FIFA
TOP 10
NR
TOP 10 -
DECEMBER 2009
-
SPORTS RULE - THE NBA & LAKERS RETURN
Sports
columns took six of the top 10 positions.- Video Beat made the list
at # 10 featuring American idol’s bikini girl Katrina Darrell who
rocked AI’s world, caused a major stir and raised some male sexual
feelings in the process. Also mentioned is Antonella Barba who also
created some (excuse us Marvin Gay) sexual feelings - Our experimental
PRESS RELEASE feature was well received as it took the fifth spot
Sports
Notes
-
MESSI, TIGER WOODS, ALLAN IVERSON & MORE TOP THE NEWS -
December, 2009
FIFA…
IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE - TIGER BY THE TAIL - MESSI, BARCELONA TOPS
- ALLEN IVERSON QUANDARY - MARION JONES RETURNS TO BASKETBALL
Sports
Notes
EXTRA EXTRA -
4 IRELAND 4 YEARS 4 NOTHING -
November, 2009
IRISH
EYES AREN'T SMILING - The Henry touch will go down in history
along with Maradona's hand of God. The difference being that was then
and this is now with the emergence of technology that could eliminate
such injustices as France advancing to the World Cup while the hard
fighting Irish go home with only their blood, sweat and tears.
- FIFA
TOP 10
NR
TOP 10 -
NOVEMBER 2009
-
CHANGES AT THE TOP - TELEVISION RETURNS
In
a surprise listing the Phnom Penh October Part 2 column took the second
position. The interesting thing about this article is that it was
purposely split into two parts to identify our reader's interest -
There were radical changes in our Sections Most Visited. After several
months off the charts our SPORTS NOTES section has bolted on to
the scene to take the number two spot.
Sports
Notes
EXTRA -
IT'S NO HAPPY TIME IN SPORTS -
November, 2009
In
the world of NO HAPPY it seems that it all has come to fruition for
Robinho, and Allen Iverson - New Orleans Hornets coach Byron Scott
was fired yesterday after only nine games into the season -
FIFA TOP 10
Business
-
Peter Kenyon Joins CAA Sports to Lead the
Agency’s International Sports Business
-
November,
2009
Former Chief Executive of Chelsea FC and Manchester United, has joined
CAA Sports to lead its international efforts. Considered one of the
most influential executives in global sports
Sports
Notes
-
Japanese Fire Works - Matsui helps Yankees Win World Series -
November, 2009
MVP
Hideki Matsui overcame bad knees and ignited a spark for his club
with an outstanding performance going 8 for 13 with three homers and
eight RBIs for a .615 batting average the highest in the series
Sports
Notes
-
FORMER UCLA COACH JOHN WOODEN CELEBRATES 99th BIRTHDAY -
October, 2009
In
Wooden's 27 years at the helm 1949 to 1975 he won 10 NCAA Titles and
registered an overall 620-147 record. He started the trend for 54
consecutive winning UCLA seasons (1949-2002). His record 10 titles
occurred in (1964, 1965, 1967-1973, 1975) is followed by Adolph Rupp
with 4 at Kentucky (1948, 1949, 1951, 1958)
Sports
Notes
EXTRA -
COACHING BLOOM FALLS OFF THAILAND'S ROSE… AGAIN -
September, 2009
PETER
REID WALKS - DOES MONEY TALK? - In 15 games the 53-year-old Reid compiled
a record of 8 W -4 D -3 L after less than a year in charge and three
years left on his contract. Reid was the sixth coach to hold the post
since Peter Withe was dismissed in September of 2002 amid much controversy.
NR
TOP 10 -
SEPTEMBER 2009
-
SPORTS DOMINATE TOP 10
NFL'S
Michael Vick rocks charts taking the number one spot. The ever popular
David Beckham notched the second position. Former American Idol contestant
Sanjaya Malakar proves there's more to him than AI judge Simon Cowell
sees as he rocked the charts by taking the number three slot. ASEAN
football stories
sparked
our reader's interest. In the sections most visited department Cambodia
Sports continues to maintain a strong interest taking first place
while International Football made a strong return to the charts notching
the second position.
Sports
Notes
-
CHELSEA BANNED - WHAT ABOUT REAL? -
September, 2009
WHAT'S
THE DEAL? The punishment indicates that FIFA is attempting to
impress on clubs and players that contracts must be respected but
apparently that doesn't apply to Real Madrid who tampered with Ronaldo
when he was signed to Man U - FIFA
TOP 10
Sports
Notes
EXTRA - MICHAEL
VICK IS A BIRD -
August, 2009
FREE
AT LAST, FREE AT LAST - Once a Falcon now an Eagle the question is
is Michael Vick on the road to recovery - BECKHAM ROCKS NR TOP 10
CHARTS - RAMBIS TO COACH TIMBERWOLVES - FIFA
TOP 10
NR
TOP 10 -
AUGUST 2009
-
SPORTS, BECKHAM & KAKA RULE NR TOP 10
If
its sports you're looking for it's in our National Radio Top 10 for
this month as our Sports Notes column took seven of the top 10 spot
- There were five new entries in our most visited sections three month
chart including the NFL, Archives as well as the return of the Los
Angeles Lakers NBA team and Travel Tips - Cambodian stories spark
interest
Sports
Notes
- BECKHAM
ABUSE CONTINUES -
August, 2009
With
all of the problems the Sports Illustrated journalist (?) has caused
Beckham-mania continues to exist in the US of A. It is doubtful that
a Beckham-less Galaxy could draw the largest crowd for a soccer game
in USA since the 1994 World Cup - Real Madrid in NR ALL TIME Top 10
-
FIFA TOP 10
Sports
Notes
- AMERICA
BECKHAM'ED OUT -
July, 2009
The
once Golden Boy of American soccer is now being depicted as an outcast
in the land of the free who have a reputation of spitting on its heroes
-
FIFA TOP 10
Sports
& Entertainment
BIZ
-
Lance Armstrong to Provide Exclusive Daily Updates
-
July, 2009
Lance Armstrong to Provide Exclusive Daily Updates and Connect Directly
with Fans from the 2009 Tour de France on LIVESTRONG.COM
will enable cycling fans to follow Armstrong along all 21 stages of
the race.
NR
TOP 10 -
JUNE, 2009
-
NBA SECTION ROCKETS
UP CHARTS
ARCHIVE
NBA STORIES IN FRENCH LANGUAGE RETURN - NBA Playoff Review,
KAKA, RONALDO & Beckham Says Later to LA Galaxy attract major attention
- TV Reviews Dominate with 5 Top 10 Spots Sports Take Four
Sports
Notes
EXTRA
- RONALDO'S
$#!T HITS THE FAN
-
JUNE, 2009
Ronaldo
Turns His Back on Man U - It's like a page out of a Wild Wild
West movie script where the bad guy is going to break his buddy out
of jail and set him free. The bad guy in this case is Real Madrid
chairman Florentino Perez the man who shoots straight and tells everyone
who he's gunning for
Sports
Notes
-
KA
KA SIGNED SEALED & DELIVERED -
JUNE, 2009
A
DEAL THAT WOULD MAKE STEVIE WONDER PROUD - Though Ka Ka was unwavering
in his commitment to remain with the Italian club he justified his
move by saying that A.C. Milan was in financial trouble and he wanted
to help out. - BECKHAM TO CHELSEA? - GUUS
HIDDINK INTEGRITY + LUIS FIGO TO MLS? -
FIFA TOP 10
Sports
Notes
-
MAN
U MESSI'D
UP -
BARCELONA CHAMPS -
MAY, 2009
On
the day Messi was the superior performer over FIFA Player of the Year
Cristiano Ronaldo who was displeased by the Ferguson's game plan -
IS REAL MADRID FOR REAL? - ORLANDO MAGIC'S DETERMINATORS - FIFA
TOP 10
Sports
Notes
EXTRA
-
THE
RONALDO BUZZ AGAIN -
APRIL, 2009
It
seems that it won't go away the talk that Manchester United's Cristiano
Ronaldo will leave the club at the end of this season and join
Real Madrid in a $110 million deal - TOUGH TIME FOR BRAZIL FOOTBALL
Sports
Notes
- NBA
PLAYOFFS BEGIN -
APRIL, 2009
Key
Player Injuries Rule Outlook - The defending champion Boston Celtics
finished with the leagues third best record 62-20. Their hopes are
bleak as their star player Kevin Garnett is deemed out for the playoffs
due to an injured knee - The noise surrounding 14 time All Star selection
baseball player Alex Rodriguez reached frenzy - FIFA
TOP 10
NR
TOP 10 -
APRIL, 2009
- ENTERTAINMENT
& BUSINESS SURGE
AMERICAN
IDOL REVIEWS DOMINATE & ROCK CHARTS!!! - In a surprise move the Entertainment
and Business news had a major impact on the NR Top 10 charts of the
reports most viewed this past month. Our Video Beat television review
column took five of the Top 10 rankings. Sports made the Top 3
with the most read subjects being Guus Hiddink, KaKa and David Beckham.
Sports took four (1,2,3 & 5) of the top 10 spots.
Sports
Notes
EXTRA - BECKHAM
SAYS LATER TO GALAXY -
March, 2009
Playing
at Milan with superstars such as KaKa and Ronaldinho will certainly
enhance his chances of being prepared for World Cup and national team
competition. - United Football League
Announces Former NFL Coaches Jim Fassel, Dennis Green, Jim
Haslett & Ted Cottrell as Head Coaches for “UFL Premiere” Season -
FIFA TOP 10
NR
TOP 10 -
MARCH, 2009
- FOOTBALL
& TV ROCK THE CHARTS
SPORTS
NOTES & TV RULE - Entertainment
makes some chart shaking noise. -
In
a surprise move out January Sports Notes column praising KaKa for
not selling out for money given his higher principals and standards
leaped to the top spot after only holding down the 4th position last
month. You could say it was a delayed reaction. Guus Hiddink Play
Russian Roulette retained the second spot from last month's ratings.
SCOLARI GIVEN POISON PILL rocketed to 3rd after missing the list last
month. - In a surprise entry our Sports Notes column from January
2006 SEA Games $#!T Hits The Fan leaped into the 8th spot. That column
pretty much describes the sorry state of Cambodian football with the
focus being what effect gambling has on the game in Southeast Asia.
It was at that time several Vietnamese players were arrested for fixing
football matches.
Sports
Notes
- DAVID
BECKHAM'S DILEMMA -
March, 2009
IS
IT DO OR DIE? When Beckham agreed to a reported five year $250 million
deal with the LA Galaxy of the MLS the football world almost came
to a stop and wondered why he would do that as he was jeopardizing
his career and reputation as a serious football player. It was pointed
out by many football pundits that his decision was a mistake. We opined
that Beckham had gone Hollyweird for the glitz and glamour of the
phony plastic scene in the land of Angels and movie stars.
Sports
Notes
EXTRA - HIDDINK
PLAYS RUSSIAN ROULETTE -
February, 2009
SIGNS
WITH CHELSEA - The rumors can be put to rest as to who will be the
replacement of the recently fired Luiz Felipe Scolari - The payback
issue factored into the move as Hiddink's ties with the Russian national
side and his salary has been partly financed by Chelsea owner Roman
Ambramovich for the past three years. - FIFA
TOP 10
Sports
Notes
- SCOLARI
GIVEN POISON PILL -
February, 2009
Ambramovich
Deems Big Phil Not Good Enough RESULT SACKED Poor results and discontent
in the dressing room was cited as being Scolari's downfall. - BECKHAM's
DILEMMA BOSTON’S RAY ALLEN TO REPLACE ORLANDO’S JAMEER NELSON IN 2009
NBA ALL-STAR GAME
Sports
Notes EXTRA
- MAN
CITY DEAL WENT KAKA -
January, 2009
KaKa
stepped up and became a role model for doing things right and valuing
integrity and loyalty when he turned down a reported US $158 million
transfer fee and US$500,000 a week wages - NBA TRIVIA - RONALDO SECOND
IN THE TOP NEWS OF THE MONTH - FIFA TOP 10
- Entertainment
-
TV
Sports
Notes -
TRANSFER
THIS -
January, 2009
Of
the 2008 FIFA World Player nominees which will be handed out at the
Zurich Opera House January 12th Kaká ( Brazil ), Lionel Messi ( Argentina
), Cristiano Ronaldo ( Portugal ), Fernando Torres ( Spain ), and
Xavi ( Spain ) the name that keeps coming up the most to help out
Robinho at Man City is KaKa...
ESPN LOST THE PLOT - NBA TRIVIA - PETER WITHE - Entertainment
-
TV
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