NEW YORK (AP) - Sergei Kostitsyn snapped a third-period tie with a deflected goal and the Montreal Canadiens stretched their winning streak to six with a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night in the 600th meeting between the Original Six rivals. soccer jerseys
Kostitsyn nudged the puck in front and was rewarded when it caromed in off the skate of Rangers forward Artem Anisimov at 5:59. Frustrated goalie Henrik Lundqvist bent over backward and stared at the ceiling in disgust.
Montreal's winning streak is its longest since an eight-game spurt in 2006. The Canadiens built their playoff cushion over the ninth-place Rangers to seven points. New York dropped three points behind Boston and the Eastern Conference's postseason cutoff.
Glen Metropolit staked the Canadiens to a 1-0 lead in the first with a power-play goal. Sean Avery made it 1-1 in the second for New York, which was outshot 35-20.
Jaroslav Halak has been in goal for each victory in the Canadiens' streak. Tomas Plekanec's empty-net, short-handed goal with 35.5 seconds left sealed the win.
Lundqvist was tested heavily after needing to make only 17 saves in a 3-1 win over Philadelphia on Sunday. The Rangers will face St. Louis at home Thursday and then play eight of their final 11 on the road.
Avery tied it 2:02 into the second on New York's first shot of the period and seventh of the game. Avery got credit for the goal when defenseman Matt Gilroy's shot from the right point hit him while Avery was being knocked to the ice by hulking defenseman Hal Gill.
It was Avery's 11th goal of the season and third in two games since he was benched for the Rangers' win at Atlanta on Friday. Avery scored twice Sunday in his return to the lineup.
Montreal used its NHL-best road power play to take a 1-0 lead. While Brandon Prust was off for holding, former Rangers center Scott Gomez cleanly won a faceoff against Chris Drury and got the puck to Andrei Markov in the slot. Markov's drive clipped Metropolit and caromed past the surprised Lundqvist at 3:34 for his 16th this season _ 10th on the power play.
The Canadiens finished the pedestrian first period with a 9-6 shots advantage. The game played out much differently than the teams' previous two meetings: a 6-0 Canadiens win in Montreal on Jan. 23, and New York's 6-2 home victory six days earlier.
Metropolit nearly netted another goal in the second, but his hard drive was deflected at the last moment by Lundqvist's quick glove. A later drive by Markov was deflected off the crossbar behind the Rangers goalie and into the protective netting out of play.
Despite getting even, the Rangers recorded only five shots on Halak in the middle frame. Montreal posted 18, but couldn't get a puck past Lundqvist.
NOTES: Montreal is 318-185-94-3 against the Rangers, including a 122-122-54-2 mark in 300 games at New York. ... Halak was 1-3 with a 4.11 goals-against average in four previous starts at Madison Square Garden. ... The Rangers are 37-19-10 against Original Six teams the 2005-06 season. They are 10-7-3 vs. Montreal in that span.
2010年5月7日星期五
2010年5月5日星期三
Desperate Flames dominate NHL-leading Capitals 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) - Well, that was quite a 24-hour swing. One day after the Calgary Flames looked done for the soccer jerseys season, they went out and dominated the league's top team.
Having reached the desperation point in their bid to make the playoffs, the Flames scored four goals in the first period Sunday and beat the Washington Capitals 5-3.
Captain Jarome Iginla had said the Flames needed to "run the table" to get into the postseason after a 5-0 loss at Boston on Saturday. He and his teammates responded by salvaging a three-game road trip that began with two losses.
"We played with the effort that we're supposed to," defenseman Robyn Regehr said, "and we have to do that for the rest of the year."
The win moved Calgary within four points of eighth-place Colorado and within five of seventh-place Los Angeles in the Western Conference, pending the result of Colorado's game later Sunday.
Ales Kotalik, Ian White, Jay Bouwmeester, Niklas Hagman and Rene Bourque scored for the Flames. Miikka Kiprusoff, who was pulled in the third period of the loss to the Bruins, made 31 saves against the Capitals as Calgary won in Washington for the first time in 11 years.
"We're all talking about that we want to be in the playoffs," Iginla said. "But we've got to go earn it and earn a chance. Now we're in position where we're just trying to earn a chance and see what other teams do."
Alex Ovechkin got his 46th goal for Washington and also had an assist to reach the 100-point mark for the fourth time in his five-year career. David Steckel and Mathieu Perreault also scored for the Capitals, who lost at home in regulation for only the fifth time in 36 games this season.
"We didn't have any energy," Washington coach Bruce Boudreau said. "It looked like we were skating in quicksand. Their sense of urgency was so tremendous. They'd been embarrassed in Boston. We didn't meet their push."
Washington's Jose Theodore was pulled at 10:34 of the first period after allowing three goals on nine shots, but his franchise-record 19-game streak without a regulation loss (17-0-2) remains intact because the Capitals later scored three goals. That made Semyon Varlamov, who gave up the fourth goal, the goalie of record.
"For the first time in a long time," Boudreau said, "it looked like Theo was struggling a little bit."
The Flames also spoiled a chance for the Capitals to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time in franchise history, but Washington claimed the No. 1 spot when New Jersey lost 5-1 at Philadelphia on Sunday night.
Three of the Flames' goals were carom shots off Capitals goaltenders, including the first two. Kotalik stuffed in a rebound off Theodore's left leg just 2:35 into the game, and White put a rebound off Theodore's side as the goalie was falling on his back during the power play at the 8:28 mark.
Bouwmeester's tip-in of Bourque's pass made the score 3-0, chasing Theodore. The Flames kept scoring, however, with Hagman putting a backhander from the right circle inside the near post. The goal put the Capitals behind by four goals, a deficit they'd faced for a combined 4:32 on the entire season coming into the game.
First period summation: Calgary had four goals; Washington had four shots. Even more stunning was the fickle display by some Capitals fans. The runaway top team in the standings actually heard boos on the way to the locker room.
"When you've lost four out of 35 at home, give the guys at break," Boudreau said. "I could see it if we were doing this on a regular basis."
Ovechkin's wrister from the right circle on a power play made it 4-1, but Bourque and Steckel traded goals to make it 5-2 going into the third. Perreault, recalled from the AHL earlier in the day, pulled the Capitals within two again when he put in the rebound off Ovechkin's shot during a power play early in the third.
"You just put that one behind you and live for the next day," Washington right wing Mike Knuble said. "It's no indication of anything. It's just one of those games you're probably due for. It's probably good for us at this point."
Notes: The Flames' last previous win in Washington was a 5-4 overtime tally on March 13, 1999. They had gone 0-4 with a tie in five trips since. ... Perreault was recalled because C Brendan Morrison was out with a lower body injury that appears to be minor, and C Brooks Laich remains sidelined with facial injuries after getting struck in the face by a puck in practice last week. ... Washington D Shaone Morrisonn missed the game after having his wisdom teeth removed.
Having reached the desperation point in their bid to make the playoffs, the Flames scored four goals in the first period Sunday and beat the Washington Capitals 5-3.
Captain Jarome Iginla had said the Flames needed to "run the table" to get into the postseason after a 5-0 loss at Boston on Saturday. He and his teammates responded by salvaging a three-game road trip that began with two losses.
"We played with the effort that we're supposed to," defenseman Robyn Regehr said, "and we have to do that for the rest of the year."
The win moved Calgary within four points of eighth-place Colorado and within five of seventh-place Los Angeles in the Western Conference, pending the result of Colorado's game later Sunday.
Ales Kotalik, Ian White, Jay Bouwmeester, Niklas Hagman and Rene Bourque scored for the Flames. Miikka Kiprusoff, who was pulled in the third period of the loss to the Bruins, made 31 saves against the Capitals as Calgary won in Washington for the first time in 11 years.
"We're all talking about that we want to be in the playoffs," Iginla said. "But we've got to go earn it and earn a chance. Now we're in position where we're just trying to earn a chance and see what other teams do."
Alex Ovechkin got his 46th goal for Washington and also had an assist to reach the 100-point mark for the fourth time in his five-year career. David Steckel and Mathieu Perreault also scored for the Capitals, who lost at home in regulation for only the fifth time in 36 games this season.
"We didn't have any energy," Washington coach Bruce Boudreau said. "It looked like we were skating in quicksand. Their sense of urgency was so tremendous. They'd been embarrassed in Boston. We didn't meet their push."
Washington's Jose Theodore was pulled at 10:34 of the first period after allowing three goals on nine shots, but his franchise-record 19-game streak without a regulation loss (17-0-2) remains intact because the Capitals later scored three goals. That made Semyon Varlamov, who gave up the fourth goal, the goalie of record.
"For the first time in a long time," Boudreau said, "it looked like Theo was struggling a little bit."
The Flames also spoiled a chance for the Capitals to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the first time in franchise history, but Washington claimed the No. 1 spot when New Jersey lost 5-1 at Philadelphia on Sunday night.
Three of the Flames' goals were carom shots off Capitals goaltenders, including the first two. Kotalik stuffed in a rebound off Theodore's left leg just 2:35 into the game, and White put a rebound off Theodore's side as the goalie was falling on his back during the power play at the 8:28 mark.
Bouwmeester's tip-in of Bourque's pass made the score 3-0, chasing Theodore. The Flames kept scoring, however, with Hagman putting a backhander from the right circle inside the near post. The goal put the Capitals behind by four goals, a deficit they'd faced for a combined 4:32 on the entire season coming into the game.
First period summation: Calgary had four goals; Washington had four shots. Even more stunning was the fickle display by some Capitals fans. The runaway top team in the standings actually heard boos on the way to the locker room.
"When you've lost four out of 35 at home, give the guys at break," Boudreau said. "I could see it if we were doing this on a regular basis."
Ovechkin's wrister from the right circle on a power play made it 4-1, but Bourque and Steckel traded goals to make it 5-2 going into the third. Perreault, recalled from the AHL earlier in the day, pulled the Capitals within two again when he put in the rebound off Ovechkin's shot during a power play early in the third.
"You just put that one behind you and live for the next day," Washington right wing Mike Knuble said. "It's no indication of anything. It's just one of those games you're probably due for. It's probably good for us at this point."
Notes: The Flames' last previous win in Washington was a 5-4 overtime tally on March 13, 1999. They had gone 0-4 with a tie in five trips since. ... Perreault was recalled because C Brendan Morrison was out with a lower body injury that appears to be minor, and C Brooks Laich remains sidelined with facial injuries after getting struck in the face by a puck in practice last week. ... Washington D Shaone Morrisonn missed the game after having his wisdom teeth removed.
Glen Johnson: We Have To Work As A Team
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson says that they have to work together to pull themselves out of the pit they have fallen into.
Liverpool are in woeful form at the moment and are virtually out of the Champions League. They have slipped down the table in the Premier League and are outside the top four at the moment.
Speaking to the Press Association, Liverpool defender Glen Johnson said:
"The record [one win in nine games] sounds awful and it is awful for a club like Liverpool. But things like this happen in football. You stick together and keep fighting.
"We have seen in the league that everyone can beat everyone - if someone had told you at the start of the season that we'd win one in nine, you'd have laughed your head off.
"We will just look to get as many points as we can as quickly as possible then have a look at the end of the NHL jerseys season and see where we are."
Liverpool are in woeful form at the moment and are virtually out of the Champions League. They have slipped down the table in the Premier League and are outside the top four at the moment.
Speaking to the Press Association, Liverpool defender Glen Johnson said:
"The record [one win in nine games] sounds awful and it is awful for a club like Liverpool. But things like this happen in football. You stick together and keep fighting.
"We have seen in the league that everyone can beat everyone - if someone had told you at the start of the season that we'd win one in nine, you'd have laughed your head off.
"We will just look to get as many points as we can as quickly as possible then have a look at the end of the NHL jerseys season and see where we are."
Sir Alex Ferguson Hails Antonio Valencia
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 -- Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed the progress of winger Antonio Valencia at Old Trafford this season.
Valencia was signed from Premier League side Wigan Athletic in the summer after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Spanish and European giants Real Madrid and the Ecuadorian international winger has been quite impressive at the biggest club of England.
Club manager Sir Alex Ferguson told the Inside United magazine:
"Antonio has settled very well. He's been terrific, the lad. He's a good crosser of the ball. He gets the ball in the box and gets it in from tight positions too. Very seldom are his NHL Jerseys crosses blocked, which isn't easy to do."
Valencia was signed from Premier League side Wigan Athletic in the summer after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Spanish and European giants Real Madrid and the Ecuadorian international winger has been quite impressive at the biggest club of England.
Club manager Sir Alex Ferguson told the Inside United magazine:
"Antonio has settled very well. He's been terrific, the lad. He's a good crosser of the ball. He gets the ball in the box and gets it in from tight positions too. Very seldom are his NHL Jerseys crosses blocked, which isn't easy to do."
2010年5月4日星期二
Rafa’s Reds Gone, Louis’ Bayern Survive
Rafa Benitez’s darkest chapter at NHL Jerseys Liverpool just got worse after the Reds were eliminated from this season’s Champions League, while Louis van Gaal’s Bayern live another day.
These two managers make for interesting reading, as the pair currently hold posts at two of the biggest clubs in Europe, where success is demanded and failure to deliver such expectations yields unprecedented amounts of pressure.
Indeed, following Fiorentina’s 1-0 win over Olympique Lyon on Tuesday, Liverpool were mathematically out of the running for the top two in Group E, and thus eliminated.
Liverpool boss Benitez has been under plenty of pressure with this elimination always likely after a slow start. But combine that with the Reds league woes and it’s clear the Spaniard is struggling for fans.
Van Gaal, similarly as a foreigner in a big European league, is under pressure in Bavaria.
The Dutchman hasn’t convinced since arriving in Germany, but his side’s 1-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday means they remain in the Champions League hunt.
But it won’t be easy for Bayern.
The Munich club must travel to Turin and defeat Juventus to qualify for the next round of the Champions League.
The Old Lady are currently second in Italy’s Serie A and seem determined to make a mark in Europe, so it will hardly be simple for Bayern.
But the good news for van Gaal is his team are still alive (for now, at least), unlike Benitez’s.
Nevertheless, Liverpool’s managing director Christian Purslow has reassured the Spaniard his role is safe despite the club’s early Champions League exit.
“This has no bearing on Rafa whatsoever," Purslow revealed.
"He only signed a new five-year deal eight months ago and in those terms he is four months into a five-year journey. You don't deviate from long-term plans for people.
"We budget for a level of performance where, let's just say, as football fans is not where we would all want to be. We are prudent in what we budget.
"If we go into the Europa League and have three home games, we are financially equivalent on what we budgeted to achieve in the Champions League.
"Obviously, it feels terribly disappointing, but we could have gone into the next round of the Champions League, played one home leg, one away leg and been out," Purslow added.
"I like to think we'll be taking 40 or 50,000 to Hamburg in May (for the Europa League final), and if we get half-way to doing that, we will make more money than we would have from the next round of the Champions League.
"It's a missed opportunity financially, but it has no effect on budgeted performance and that's the key thing."
Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer, too, offered plenty of support to his embattled coach.
"Louis Van Gaal is an old hand and he has already been through many a battle," Beckenbauer told Sat 1 television.
Speaking about the Bundesliga prior to the winter break, as well as the Champions League, Beckenbauer added, "I hope that he also wins this battle. Our remaining games are all winnable and it doesn't look that bad at all really."
And while the head honchos at these massive clubs publicly remain calm and supportive, there’s no doubt there’s a few worried exchanges behind the scenes.
Failures like these can not be treated with ignorance.
It may not happen just yet, but the warning signs are there and change could be abound soon at two of Europe’s biggest and proudest clubs.
These two managers make for interesting reading, as the pair currently hold posts at two of the biggest clubs in Europe, where success is demanded and failure to deliver such expectations yields unprecedented amounts of pressure.
Indeed, following Fiorentina’s 1-0 win over Olympique Lyon on Tuesday, Liverpool were mathematically out of the running for the top two in Group E, and thus eliminated.
Liverpool boss Benitez has been under plenty of pressure with this elimination always likely after a slow start. But combine that with the Reds league woes and it’s clear the Spaniard is struggling for fans.
Van Gaal, similarly as a foreigner in a big European league, is under pressure in Bavaria.
The Dutchman hasn’t convinced since arriving in Germany, but his side’s 1-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa on Wednesday means they remain in the Champions League hunt.
But it won’t be easy for Bayern.
The Munich club must travel to Turin and defeat Juventus to qualify for the next round of the Champions League.
The Old Lady are currently second in Italy’s Serie A and seem determined to make a mark in Europe, so it will hardly be simple for Bayern.
But the good news for van Gaal is his team are still alive (for now, at least), unlike Benitez’s.
Nevertheless, Liverpool’s managing director Christian Purslow has reassured the Spaniard his role is safe despite the club’s early Champions League exit.
“This has no bearing on Rafa whatsoever," Purslow revealed.
"He only signed a new five-year deal eight months ago and in those terms he is four months into a five-year journey. You don't deviate from long-term plans for people.
"We budget for a level of performance where, let's just say, as football fans is not where we would all want to be. We are prudent in what we budget.
"If we go into the Europa League and have three home games, we are financially equivalent on what we budgeted to achieve in the Champions League.
"Obviously, it feels terribly disappointing, but we could have gone into the next round of the Champions League, played one home leg, one away leg and been out," Purslow added.
"I like to think we'll be taking 40 or 50,000 to Hamburg in May (for the Europa League final), and if we get half-way to doing that, we will make more money than we would have from the next round of the Champions League.
"It's a missed opportunity financially, but it has no effect on budgeted performance and that's the key thing."
Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer, too, offered plenty of support to his embattled coach.
"Louis Van Gaal is an old hand and he has already been through many a battle," Beckenbauer told Sat 1 television.
Speaking about the Bundesliga prior to the winter break, as well as the Champions League, Beckenbauer added, "I hope that he also wins this battle. Our remaining games are all winnable and it doesn't look that bad at all really."
And while the head honchos at these massive clubs publicly remain calm and supportive, there’s no doubt there’s a few worried exchanges behind the scenes.
Failures like these can not be treated with ignorance.
It may not happen just yet, but the warning signs are there and change could be abound soon at two of Europe’s biggest and proudest clubs.
2010年5月2日星期日
Yaya Toure Happy At Barcelona
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 -- Barcelona midfielder Yaya Youre has once again insisted that he is happy playing for the reigning Spanish and European champions.
The Ivorian has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou for much of this campaign as he has often found himself on the sidelines. Premier League clubs such as Manchester City are reported to be eager to sign the player.
But Toure insists that he does not want to leave the Catalan giants and told a press conference:
"At this club we live football at a very intense level and play well. I am happy at Barcelona and there is no bigger clubNHL jerseys than this one."
The Ivorian has been linked with a move away from Camp Nou for much of this campaign as he has often found himself on the sidelines. Premier League clubs such as Manchester City are reported to be eager to sign the player.
But Toure insists that he does not want to leave the Catalan giants and told a press conference:
"At this club we live football at a very intense level and play well. I am happy at Barcelona and there is no bigger clubNHL jerseys than this one."
Hint Of A Hangover At Barcelona?
After proudly showing off MLB jerseys their six trophies of 2009, FC Barcelona have begun 2010 slowly with a draw and a loss, suggesting the celebrations may have taken their toll.
Barcelona boss Josep Guardiola has warned against his side resting on their laurels, with their Copa del Rey title already at risk after Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Sevilla.
Guardiola revealed, “We don't want to live on what we have done up to now. We have to carry on working.”
His comments came after Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Villarreal on Saturday, opened the door for rivals Real Madrid to steal back the initiative in the La Liga title race.
Ultimately, Real blew the chance to go top after stumbling against Osasuna, but the warning is there for Barca.
“There are things we still have to work on and we will do that,” Guardiola added.
The weekend's 1-1 draw with the Yellow Submarine was something of an anti-climax for the 90-odd thousand fans who crammed into the Nou Camp to see their side showcase their six trophies.
Only last month, Barcelona completed their clean sweep in 2009 with victory in the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
But Villarreal crashed the party and Saturday's result ultimately saw Barca drop points at home for the first time in this league season.
After taking an early lead through Pedro, David Fuster equalised for the visitors, before Barcelona huffed and puffed towards the end, only to fail to really find any fluidity.
Nevertheless, Tuesday's Copa del Rey tie with Sevilla was next, and while Guardiola named a much-changed side for the contest, it still included stars Lionel Messi, Dani Alves and Andres Iniesta.
Indeed, Barcelona looked fresher in the opening part of the contest against Sevilla but failed to make significant inroads.
Sevilla weathered the storm and took the lead on the hour mark when an unmarked Diego Capel ghosted in to score at the back-post.
Barcelona did manage to find a response after a long-ball found Zlatan Ibrahimovic onside, before brilliantly netting after rounding the keeper.
But the Nou Camp's celebrations of drawing level were short-lived when Dmytro Chygrynskiy hauled down Capel inside the box a minute later, allowing Alvaro Negredo to net the winner from the spot.
Messi unusually failed with a late chance, with a hint of offside, as Barca slumped to a defeat which puts them in an awkward position ahead of the return-leg in Sevilla.
Nevertheless, it is hardly panic stations at the Nou Camp after a slow start to 2010, but the team know they need to snap into action.
In the league, Real Madrid won't normally be so generous as to slip up, while in the Copa del Rey, Sevilla will offer a very difficult test in the return-leg.
Whether or not Barcelona realistically think they can reproduce 2009's success remains to be seen, but the early signs are they might need a bit of work.
Not alot has changed in terms of personnel from last season's side (bar Samuel Eto'o who has been ably replaced by Ibrahimovic) so it is all about Barca's desire, considering their brilliance.
The La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League crown are the main goals, but as has been said before, staying at the top is harder than getting there in the first place.
Barcelona boss Josep Guardiola has warned against his side resting on their laurels, with their Copa del Rey title already at risk after Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Sevilla.
Guardiola revealed, “We don't want to live on what we have done up to now. We have to carry on working.”
His comments came after Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Villarreal on Saturday, opened the door for rivals Real Madrid to steal back the initiative in the La Liga title race.
Ultimately, Real blew the chance to go top after stumbling against Osasuna, but the warning is there for Barca.
“There are things we still have to work on and we will do that,” Guardiola added.
The weekend's 1-1 draw with the Yellow Submarine was something of an anti-climax for the 90-odd thousand fans who crammed into the Nou Camp to see their side showcase their six trophies.
Only last month, Barcelona completed their clean sweep in 2009 with victory in the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
But Villarreal crashed the party and Saturday's result ultimately saw Barca drop points at home for the first time in this league season.
After taking an early lead through Pedro, David Fuster equalised for the visitors, before Barcelona huffed and puffed towards the end, only to fail to really find any fluidity.
Nevertheless, Tuesday's Copa del Rey tie with Sevilla was next, and while Guardiola named a much-changed side for the contest, it still included stars Lionel Messi, Dani Alves and Andres Iniesta.
Indeed, Barcelona looked fresher in the opening part of the contest against Sevilla but failed to make significant inroads.
Sevilla weathered the storm and took the lead on the hour mark when an unmarked Diego Capel ghosted in to score at the back-post.
Barcelona did manage to find a response after a long-ball found Zlatan Ibrahimovic onside, before brilliantly netting after rounding the keeper.
But the Nou Camp's celebrations of drawing level were short-lived when Dmytro Chygrynskiy hauled down Capel inside the box a minute later, allowing Alvaro Negredo to net the winner from the spot.
Messi unusually failed with a late chance, with a hint of offside, as Barca slumped to a defeat which puts them in an awkward position ahead of the return-leg in Sevilla.
Nevertheless, it is hardly panic stations at the Nou Camp after a slow start to 2010, but the team know they need to snap into action.
In the league, Real Madrid won't normally be so generous as to slip up, while in the Copa del Rey, Sevilla will offer a very difficult test in the return-leg.
Whether or not Barcelona realistically think they can reproduce 2009's success remains to be seen, but the early signs are they might need a bit of work.
Not alot has changed in terms of personnel from last season's side (bar Samuel Eto'o who has been ably replaced by Ibrahimovic) so it is all about Barca's desire, considering their brilliance.
The La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League crown are the main goals, but as has been said before, staying at the top is harder than getting there in the first place.
2010年5月1日星期六
to confirm any investigation related to the April 5 accident. The real reasons why Apple silenced Lala (and bought it, too)
As dorky character Ned Ryerson said in movie "Groundhog Day": "Am I right or am I right? Or am I right? Am I right?" Apple is shuttering the Lala service on May 31. soccer jerseys While pundits galore said Apple was moving into the streaming music business, I asserted something else: That Apple bought Lala to improve music discovery and to combat Google music search.
Apple announced the Lala acquisition in December, when I blogged "Lala could make iTunes' Genius smarter." As I explained then, the acquisition is about "improving iTunes music discovery and competitively combating Google search." About two months before Apple bought Lala, Google improved its music search capabilities, which included free streams from various services, including Lala.
I sometimes complain about how bloated iTunes has become, but Apple can't be much faulted for music discovery. The iTunes player-store combination is simply one of the best mechanism's for new music discovery. However, Google music search put that discovery and underlying revenue stream at risk. Googling, say, Green Day or Ke$ha leads to free Lala streams of four songs. Lala charges for streams, too -- just 10 cents, which can be applied to purchase of the track.
Or Lala did. The service has stopped taking new subscribers, according to a notice on the Website: "Lala is shutting down. The Lala service will be shut down on May 31st, 2010. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting new users." By buying Lala, Apple set the stage to remove a cheaper streaming alternative, with option to buy, backed by the power of Google search.
But Apple also acquired technology it can use to improve music discovery. One option: Within iTunes, offer one full-length stream per track, instead of the 30-second sample. Streaming then wouldn't be a separate business but means of improving the music purchase experience and even generate more sales.
In the days and weeks that followed the Lala acquisition announcement, commentator after commentator pontificated about how Apple would move into the streaming music business, ala Lala. But that business makes no sense for Apple, which generates revenue from selling music -- not giving it away or streaming it on the cheap. More importantly, streaming offers limited benefits to iPhone OS devices. Apple already sells low-margin content to generate sales of high-margin devices. Streaming doesn't make sense, particularly when Apple has done so well with content people own -- or in the case of movies, sometimes rent.
However, a TV subscription service would make sense because of its potential to disrupt how people consume the content. Hulu shows there is demand. If Apple offered the long-rumored TV subscription service for the rumored 30 bucks a month -- heck, even $50 -- I'd cancel my AT&T U-verse account the same day. Cheap portable TV is the logical next stage beyond DVRs. Apple has the devices to do just that, whether the content is streamed, downloaded with DRM protection -- or both.
For Apple, a TV or other video subscription service is a more logical use of Lala technology and staff than music streaming. I would watch for TV subscriptions long before Apple would set up a music streaming service. So that makes a third major reason -- and one I didn't give in December -- for Apple acquiring Lala.
Apple announced the Lala acquisition in December, when I blogged "Lala could make iTunes' Genius smarter." As I explained then, the acquisition is about "improving iTunes music discovery and competitively combating Google search." About two months before Apple bought Lala, Google improved its music search capabilities, which included free streams from various services, including Lala.
I sometimes complain about how bloated iTunes has become, but Apple can't be much faulted for music discovery. The iTunes player-store combination is simply one of the best mechanism's for new music discovery. However, Google music search put that discovery and underlying revenue stream at risk. Googling, say, Green Day or Ke$ha leads to free Lala streams of four songs. Lala charges for streams, too -- just 10 cents, which can be applied to purchase of the track.
Or Lala did. The service has stopped taking new subscribers, according to a notice on the Website: "Lala is shutting down. The Lala service will be shut down on May 31st, 2010. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting new users." By buying Lala, Apple set the stage to remove a cheaper streaming alternative, with option to buy, backed by the power of Google search.
But Apple also acquired technology it can use to improve music discovery. One option: Within iTunes, offer one full-length stream per track, instead of the 30-second sample. Streaming then wouldn't be a separate business but means of improving the music purchase experience and even generate more sales.
In the days and weeks that followed the Lala acquisition announcement, commentator after commentator pontificated about how Apple would move into the streaming music business, ala Lala. But that business makes no sense for Apple, which generates revenue from selling music -- not giving it away or streaming it on the cheap. More importantly, streaming offers limited benefits to iPhone OS devices. Apple already sells low-margin content to generate sales of high-margin devices. Streaming doesn't make sense, particularly when Apple has done so well with content people own -- or in the case of movies, sometimes rent.
However, a TV subscription service would make sense because of its potential to disrupt how people consume the content. Hulu shows there is demand. If Apple offered the long-rumored TV subscription service for the rumored 30 bucks a month -- heck, even $50 -- I'd cancel my AT&T U-verse account the same day. Cheap portable TV is the logical next stage beyond DVRs. Apple has the devices to do just that, whether the content is streamed, downloaded with DRM protection -- or both.
For Apple, a TV or other video subscription service is a more logical use of Lala technology and staff than music streaming. I would watch for TV subscriptions long before Apple would set up a music streaming service. So that makes a third major reason -- and one I didn't give in December -- for Apple acquiring Lala.
2010年4月29日星期四
Italian Serie A
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Leaders Inter failed to capitalise on a goalless draw between chasers AS Roma and AC Milan, as the Nerazzurri drew 0-0 at home with Genoa. Jose Mourinho's side have only won one of their last five in Serie A. Second-placed Milan loom, having dominated Roma but not converted their chances.
In the race for the fourth and final Champions League spot, Palermo grabbed an important 1-0 victory over Livorno, after Juventus had won on Saturday at Fiorentina 2-1. Seventh-placed Napoli's recent slide continued after losing 2-1 at Bologna.
Livorno are another side battling at the moment after their loss in Sicily left them on a four game losing streak and firmly in the drop zone. Seventeenth placed Lazio didn't do themselves any favours losing 2-1 at Sampdoria while bottom two Atalanta and Siena both managed draws this weekend.
Leaders Inter failed to capitalise on a goalless draw between chasers AS Roma and AC Milan, as the Nerazzurri drew 0-0 at home with Genoa. Jose Mourinho's side have only won one of their last five in Serie A. Second-placed Milan loom, having dominated Roma but not converted their chances.
In the race for the fourth and final Champions League spot, Palermo grabbed an important 1-0 victory over Livorno, after Juventus had won on Saturday at Fiorentina 2-1. Seventh-placed Napoli's recent slide continued after losing 2-1 at Bologna.
Livorno are another side battling at the moment after their loss in Sicily left them on a four game losing streak and firmly in the drop zone. Seventeenth placed Lazio didn't do themselves any favours losing 2-1 at Sampdoria while bottom two Atalanta and Siena both managed draws this weekend.
2010年4月28日星期三
Udinese v Juventus Italian Serie A
Saturday, 9pm (CET)
The late kick-off in Italy's 'super Saturday' sees under-achieving and injury-hit Juventus travel to struggling and relegation-threatened Udinese. The Old Lady are down in sixth and three points off fourth-placed Palermo in the final Champions League spot. Udinese, meanwhile, are three points from the drop zone in 17th. NFL jerseys
The late kick-off in Italy's 'super Saturday' sees under-achieving and injury-hit Juventus travel to struggling and relegation-threatened Udinese. The Old Lady are down in sixth and three points off fourth-placed Palermo in the final Champions League spot. Udinese, meanwhile, are three points from the drop zone in 17th. NFL jerseys
Inter vs. Barcelona: CL Betting Preview
Always the risk of NFL jerseys ending up with egg on face when opposing Barcelona but every team has their price and the Spaniards are too short to win at the San Siro on Tuesday.
Pep Guardiola’s side have been magnificent again this season in attempting to successfully defend both heir La Liga and Champions League titles and the Catalan club remain very much on course to do so.
A goalless draw last time out at city rivals Espanyol momentarily halted Barcelona’s march towards another prestigious double but they maintained their lead at the top domestically from Real Madrid, the pair are a mile clear of third-placed Valencia, and are quite rightly considered favourites to also conquer Europe once again.
I expect Barcelona to get the better of the Italian outfit over the two legs and go on to win the trophy but anticipate will still have a job to do at the Nou Camp in the return and things could be tough going on Tuesday.
Iner Milan, under the ever-confident Jose Mourinho, have flourished in the knockout stages of this competition having beaten Chelsea and CSKA Moscow in both home and away ties of their last 16 and quarter-final clashes respectively and the Portuguese wizard is sure to have them tuned to the minute in their bid to reach the final.
Inter, who unlike Barca have relinquished top spot in their own league, will enter Tuesday’s clash much the fresher having been in action last Friday night, when triumphing 2-0 over Juventus, and it must concern Guardiola and his players that Barcelona’s travel arrangements have been so badly disrupted.
The defending champions will have been on the road for 48 hours by the time they arrive in Northern Italy, given the restrictions on air travel, and I anticipate something along the lines of the 0-0 draw when these two met in the group stages.
Barca often failed to convince away from the Nou Camp in the early rounds and, while in much better form now, Inter will certainly be no pushover.
Goals from Gerard Pique and Pedro gave Barcelona a 2-0 win over Tuesday’s opponents when the pair met on Spanish soil before the turn of the year but while they clearly possess reater individual talent than Mourinho’s men, there’s not much point in heaping more praise on Lionel Messi here, it must be remembered that the visitors do not need to win the game.
This promises to be a wonderful battle on the pitch as well as between the mind’s of the two coaches off it and it is certainly the most eagerly anticipate Champions League match of the season. Hopefully it will also be a profitable one.
Pep Guardiola’s side have been magnificent again this season in attempting to successfully defend both heir La Liga and Champions League titles and the Catalan club remain very much on course to do so.
A goalless draw last time out at city rivals Espanyol momentarily halted Barcelona’s march towards another prestigious double but they maintained their lead at the top domestically from Real Madrid, the pair are a mile clear of third-placed Valencia, and are quite rightly considered favourites to also conquer Europe once again.
I expect Barcelona to get the better of the Italian outfit over the two legs and go on to win the trophy but anticipate will still have a job to do at the Nou Camp in the return and things could be tough going on Tuesday.
Iner Milan, under the ever-confident Jose Mourinho, have flourished in the knockout stages of this competition having beaten Chelsea and CSKA Moscow in both home and away ties of their last 16 and quarter-final clashes respectively and the Portuguese wizard is sure to have them tuned to the minute in their bid to reach the final.
Inter, who unlike Barca have relinquished top spot in their own league, will enter Tuesday’s clash much the fresher having been in action last Friday night, when triumphing 2-0 over Juventus, and it must concern Guardiola and his players that Barcelona’s travel arrangements have been so badly disrupted.
The defending champions will have been on the road for 48 hours by the time they arrive in Northern Italy, given the restrictions on air travel, and I anticipate something along the lines of the 0-0 draw when these two met in the group stages.
Barca often failed to convince away from the Nou Camp in the early rounds and, while in much better form now, Inter will certainly be no pushover.
Goals from Gerard Pique and Pedro gave Barcelona a 2-0 win over Tuesday’s opponents when the pair met on Spanish soil before the turn of the year but while they clearly possess reater individual talent than Mourinho’s men, there’s not much point in heaping more praise on Lionel Messi here, it must be remembered that the visitors do not need to win the game.
This promises to be a wonderful battle on the pitch as well as between the mind’s of the two coaches off it and it is certainly the most eagerly anticipate Champions League match of the season. Hopefully it will also be a profitable one.
2010年4月27日星期二
Offense
The frontline is solid and that's good news. That will give QB Matt Hasselbeck (562 ATT, 352 COMP, 3,966 YDS, 28 TDs, 12 INT), who is a fine leader and skilled player, time to throw.
But Hasselbeck may have problems finding receivers. WR Deion Branch is out for part of the season due to injury. While aging WR Bobby Engram (94 REC, 1,147 YDS, 12.2 AVG, 6 TDs) will try to give the team one more quality season. Nate Burleson (50 REC, 694 YDS, 13.9 AVG. 9 TDs) was a sure-handed receiver in 2007. The ground unit is attempting toSoccer jerseys rebuild.
But Hasselbeck may have problems finding receivers. WR Deion Branch is out for part of the season due to injury. While aging WR Bobby Engram (94 REC, 1,147 YDS, 12.2 AVG, 6 TDs) will try to give the team one more quality season. Nate Burleson (50 REC, 694 YDS, 13.9 AVG. 9 TDs) was a sure-handed receiver in 2007. The ground unit is attempting toSoccer jerseys rebuild.
2010年4月26日星期一
For the Ravens QB Questions Abound
But there are some major questions for Soccer jerseys certain teams when it comes to the signal calling spot and the Baltimore Ravens are holding one of the biggest question marks in the NFL. Ravens starter Kyle Boller has a partially torn labrum in his throwing shoulder and that condition may call for surgery. The surgery could delay his start or could knock him out for the entire season.
It's been reported that Boller has elected to go with non-surgical treatments for a week to see if he can get back to the field and throw again. After that week, he'll need to make another decision if he still can't throw.
Initial tests via a MRI were not hopeful. But Boller, who was hurt in a preseason contest versus the Minnesota Vikings, and the Ravens are waiting for the results from other tests.
If Boller is knocked out, the starting spot could go to rookie Joe Flacco. Although Flacco is third on the depth chart, the second-string QB, Troy Smith, is dealing with a viral illness and will not be ready to play when the season starts. Baltimore did sign free agent QB Casey Bramlet on Wednesday in an attempt to create some depth at the position.
Thursday, August 28, 2008 -- Okay, it looks like Peyton Manning of the Colts and Tom Brady of the Patriots are getting themselves geared up for their openers. That's certainly good news. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback had no soreness in his first workout with the team this week.
The New England Patriots Brady says that his foot, which has kept him out of the preseason, is not a problem. Tom Brady should start the Pats first regular-season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 7.
It's been reported that Boller has elected to go with non-surgical treatments for a week to see if he can get back to the field and throw again. After that week, he'll need to make another decision if he still can't throw.
Initial tests via a MRI were not hopeful. But Boller, who was hurt in a preseason contest versus the Minnesota Vikings, and the Ravens are waiting for the results from other tests.
If Boller is knocked out, the starting spot could go to rookie Joe Flacco. Although Flacco is third on the depth chart, the second-string QB, Troy Smith, is dealing with a viral illness and will not be ready to play when the season starts. Baltimore did sign free agent QB Casey Bramlet on Wednesday in an attempt to create some depth at the position.
Thursday, August 28, 2008 -- Okay, it looks like Peyton Manning of the Colts and Tom Brady of the Patriots are getting themselves geared up for their openers. That's certainly good news. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback had no soreness in his first workout with the team this week.
The New England Patriots Brady says that his foot, which has kept him out of the preseason, is not a problem. Tom Brady should start the Pats first regular-season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 7.
2010年4月25日星期日
Magic 98 Bobcats 89
The Magic – and Jameer Nelson in particular – went crazy from long range to beat the Bobcats and their fantastic defense. soccer jerseys The Bobcats (+10) and the Under (188) both played out for bettors just as I predicted and I expect Charlotte to continue to give the Magic all they can handle before eventually bowing out in five games.
2010年4月24日星期六
Atlanta’s Ryan Offensive Rookie of the Year
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 -- Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback Matt Ryan was chosen by the Associated Press as the NFL’s Offensive Rookie Of the Year. The soccer jerseys former Boston College field general helped guide the team into the 2008- 2009 playoffs. Ryan made Atlanta's fans forget about the loss of soccer jerseys Michael Vick.
Ryan's Season
The frosh QB threw for 3,440 yards, completing 61.1% of his passes for 16 TDs and a rating of NFL jerseys
87.7. He tossed 11 picks and was sacked 17 times. Ryan’s youth was representative of the inexperience on this Falcons’ team.
Ryan at B.C.
Ryan displayed intangibles in college that made him a leader and a winner. When at B.C., he was one of NFL jerseys
those special players who craved high-pressure situations. The AP honor is especially impressive, since there were many fine rookies from which the organization could choose.
Ryan's Observations
Upon being selected, Ryan said, "I'm certainly flattered. There's a number of guys who had great rookie seasons this year, so to NFL jerseyseven be mentioned in that light is nice. It's certainly a great honor, and I think it speaks to what we did as a team this year."
The Falcons won 11 and lost just five, making it into the playoffs. It was in 2007 that Atlanta's star quarterback Michael Vick was sent to Ugg Boots
prison and the Falcons simply seemed adrift. Ryan, who was the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, has been a massive addition to the franchise, pulling them out of their doldrums.
Ryan observed today, "The season seems like a blur, without question. It seems like it's gone by so fast. I just really tried to take it in stride and not get caught up in all the things that happened this year." He added, “We had success and we Cheap Ugg Bootswere able to get a wild-card spot, so that was the huge thing for us this year. Now that we're in we have a chance like everybody else. Hopefully we can make the most of it."
Ryan's Season
The frosh QB threw for 3,440 yards, completing 61.1% of his passes for 16 TDs and a rating of NFL jerseys
87.7. He tossed 11 picks and was sacked 17 times. Ryan’s youth was representative of the inexperience on this Falcons’ team.
Ryan at B.C.
Ryan displayed intangibles in college that made him a leader and a winner. When at B.C., he was one of NFL jerseys
those special players who craved high-pressure situations. The AP honor is especially impressive, since there were many fine rookies from which the organization could choose.
Ryan's Observations
Upon being selected, Ryan said, "I'm certainly flattered. There's a number of guys who had great rookie seasons this year, so to NFL jerseyseven be mentioned in that light is nice. It's certainly a great honor, and I think it speaks to what we did as a team this year."
The Falcons won 11 and lost just five, making it into the playoffs. It was in 2007 that Atlanta's star quarterback Michael Vick was sent to Ugg Boots
prison and the Falcons simply seemed adrift. Ryan, who was the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, has been a massive addition to the franchise, pulling them out of their doldrums.
Ryan observed today, "The season seems like a blur, without question. It seems like it's gone by so fast. I just really tried to take it in stride and not get caught up in all the things that happened this year." He added, “We had success and we Cheap Ugg Bootswere able to get a wild-card spot, so that was the huge thing for us this year. Now that we're in we have a chance like everybody else. Hopefully we can make the most of it."
Coaches to the Right, Coaches to the Left
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 -- The fact is that there are a whole lot of head coaches out there who are available to lead the next NFL team of soccer jerseys the future to its destiny. It was in 2000 that Bill Belichick joined the New England Patriots as their new head coach. The result was truly mind bending
Belichick won four soccer jerseysAFC Championships (2001, 2003, 2004, 2007) and three Super Bowl victories (2001, 2003, 2004). He was the AP Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2007. Even this year, after losing one of the top quarterbacks in the league in the first game of NFL jerseys
the season, he managed to ensure that his club would be competitive until the final day of the regular-season.
Some potential coaches that may find new digs include former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and TV commentator Bill Cowher; recently fired New York Jets helmsman Eric Mangini and veteran top man of NFL jerseys
the Denver Broncos, Mike Shanahan. Additionally, former head coach Mike Martz, who recently served as offensive coordinator for the 49ers, has been dismissed, and Bill Parcells, who has been the front office man for the NFL jerseysMiami Dolphins, may be looking to move to another team.
Romeo Crennel, who is no longer the head coach of Ugg Boots
the Cleveland Browns, may stay with that organization, while Rod Marinelli of the Detroit Lions is seeking employment.
There’s also a wealth of offensive and defensive coordinators who are looking to secure a head coaching stint. The Falcons, Dolphins, Cardinals and Ravens could certainly lose coaches from their ranks.
Last season was all about the quarterback shuffle Cheap Ugg Boots through free agency, trades and the draft. Now the NFL is all about the coaches’ shift. All of this movement and discontent certainly makes the league interesting.
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Some potential coaches that may find new digs include former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and TV commentator Bill Cowher; recently fired New York Jets helmsman Eric Mangini and veteran top man of NFL jerseys
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the Cleveland Browns, may stay with that organization, while Rod Marinelli of the Detroit Lions is seeking employment.
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Last season was all about the quarterback shuffle Cheap Ugg Boots through free agency, trades and the draft. Now the NFL is all about the coaches’ shift. All of this movement and discontent certainly makes the league interesting.
The NFL Five—Make 'em Field Goal Fodder!
Some NFL franchises are floundering, others have plummeted and still others are erratic. Here are a few guys who must get out in soccer jerseys order for their teams to excel.
Al Davis
Davis was one of the original founders of the NFL and has been with the Oakland Raiders forever. He owns the Raiders. For the last ten years, the soccer jerseys Oakland organization has been dedicated to refurbishing rather than rebuilding. For the Raiders to break out of their doldrums, Davis must move out or at least keep his hands off the team.
Jerry Jones
Jones, of NFL jerseys
the Dallas Cowboys, is, like Davis, one of those hands-on owners like Davis, MLB’s George Steinbrenner, or NFL jerseysthe NBA’s Mark Cuban. The hands-on stuff works well for a while but eventually that owner energy fades, morphs or simply gets in the way. To put it simply, Jones as the owner of the Cowboys must become a silent partner or else the team will fail. Jerry, please shut up and stay out of NFL jerseys
the mix or sell the team.
Terrell Owens
Sorry, but despite his talent T.O. causes a whole lot of problems and distractions. His big mouth often gets him in trouble. Owens was a team player for a while and then lost that focus and energy. There are many fine receivers in this Ugg Boots
year’s NFL. Send T.O. packing and find two guys who will cost less, give you steady output and offer you much less trouble. Owner Jerry Jones, are you listening?
The Lions’ Organization
To call it an “organization” is a gross injustice. Gut the place. Burn it down. Wipe away its fallibilities. This is a franchise that is in need of major changes and has to figure out what it needs to do to ensure that priorities are clearly set and consciously met. If the owners can build this team from the outside-in, they will re-adjust their focus and succeed.
Brett Favre
Sorry, Brett, but your club, the New York Jets, needs to have a new, young quarterback at the forefront. The fact is that every time Brett Favre cringes at the upcoming hit from a lineman or backer, he loses precious time Cheap Ugg Boots that may allow me to smoke his opponents. Brett, you are old and battered. Accept it and move on. You were one of the greats.
There’s my NFL Five who should be none. Who would you kick over the goal posts and out of the stadium?
Al Davis
Davis was one of the original founders of the NFL and has been with the Oakland Raiders forever. He owns the Raiders. For the last ten years, the soccer jerseys Oakland organization has been dedicated to refurbishing rather than rebuilding. For the Raiders to break out of their doldrums, Davis must move out or at least keep his hands off the team.
Jerry Jones
Jones, of NFL jerseys
the Dallas Cowboys, is, like Davis, one of those hands-on owners like Davis, MLB’s George Steinbrenner, or NFL jerseysthe NBA’s Mark Cuban. The hands-on stuff works well for a while but eventually that owner energy fades, morphs or simply gets in the way. To put it simply, Jones as the owner of the Cowboys must become a silent partner or else the team will fail. Jerry, please shut up and stay out of NFL jerseys
the mix or sell the team.
Terrell Owens
Sorry, but despite his talent T.O. causes a whole lot of problems and distractions. His big mouth often gets him in trouble. Owens was a team player for a while and then lost that focus and energy. There are many fine receivers in this Ugg Boots
year’s NFL. Send T.O. packing and find two guys who will cost less, give you steady output and offer you much less trouble. Owner Jerry Jones, are you listening?
The Lions’ Organization
To call it an “organization” is a gross injustice. Gut the place. Burn it down. Wipe away its fallibilities. This is a franchise that is in need of major changes and has to figure out what it needs to do to ensure that priorities are clearly set and consciously met. If the owners can build this team from the outside-in, they will re-adjust their focus and succeed.
Brett Favre
Sorry, Brett, but your club, the New York Jets, needs to have a new, young quarterback at the forefront. The fact is that every time Brett Favre cringes at the upcoming hit from a lineman or backer, he loses precious time Cheap Ugg Boots that may allow me to smoke his opponents. Brett, you are old and battered. Accept it and move on. You were one of the greats.
There’s my NFL Five who should be none. Who would you kick over the goal posts and out of the stadium?
2010年4月22日星期四
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2010年4月21日星期三
Super Bowl Injury Report
Thursday, January 29, 2009 -- As the Super Bowl nears, you’ve got to wonder which team is healthier? It looks like the Arizona Cardinals win that battle. The Pittsburgh Steelers, who are favored by seven points, have two top players who are nursing injuries.
Pittsburgh’s Health
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Arizona’s Health
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Arizona’s Health
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the best places for that is through large online auctions and other internet sites. Sell their products via the Internet, reducing the sales process and related costs.
In addition, when a company has too much inventory, they want to unload it quickly, when, and they do so in bunches through online sites.This makes the end result cheaper, which means you can find the same authentic NFL jerseys in an online auction for half the price of a retail location.
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time? Cheap NFL jersey is Authentic? Where to find the most convenient and cheap NFL jerseys?
Well, for the above search personnel, this good news – that is our cheap and high quality NFL jersey. They are very strong is not easy to destroy. They will have all of Soccer jerseys
the identifiable features of more expensive jerseys. A cheap and an expensive NFL jersey difference between the details and all of the associated bells and whistles.
More expensive jersey NFL jersey number will be nothing more than colorful cloth sewn with the exceptionally heavy. They will be designed in sizes that mimic the sizes and styles worn on the field and they will have all of Ugg Boots
the little markings which will make them show off.
All of these factors have done very well, but they are basically redundant. If you want to use a cheap NFL jersey to Cheap Ugg Boots
represent your favorite team or player, you can do so without all of those design elements. You only need to buy expensive like most fans did a little shirt, and your wallet also will be a bit thicker.
Now you know that there are cheap NFL jerseys out there for you to purchase and they are high quality and authentic, where you can find them? One of NFL jerseys
the best places for that is through large online auctions and other internet sites. Sell their products via the Internet, reducing the sales process and related costs.
In addition, when a company has too much inventory, they want to unload it quickly, when, and they do so in bunches through online sites.This makes the end result cheaper, which means you can find the same authentic NFL jerseys in an online auction for half the price of a retail location.
Do not worry you probably can not afford a rea NFL jerseys
l NFL jerseys. Get to the auction sites, you can find to represent your team style of great, high quality and a real NFL jersey!
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