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Soccer squads for Beijing 2008 - Group D
July 17, 2008 by
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Group D
Cameroon
Honduras
Italy
Korea Republic
Soccer squads for Beijing 2008 - group C
July 17, 2008 by
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Group C
Belgium
Brazil
China
New Zealand
Soccer squads for Beijing 2008 - Group B
July 17, 2008 by
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Group B
Japan
Netherlands
Nigeria
USA
Soccer squads for Beijing 2008 - Group A
July 17, 2008 by
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Group A
Argentina
Australia
Serbia
Ivory Coast
OTV Top 10 sports from 'out of space'
July 16, 2008 by
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With high-resolution images taking over the globe, Google Earth and some of its members have managed to capture some sporting events in progress. Here is the OTV Top 10 sports that you can see from 'out of space' - well Google Earth I suppose.
U.S. Development Academy - Tuedays results
July 16, 2008 by
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Tuesday, July 15 Results
U-15/16 Albertson 1-4 Carmel United
U-15/16 LAFC 0-1 Schulz Academy
U-15/16 Chicago Magic 1-1 Real Colorado
U-15/16 CASL 0-2 PDA
Wednesday, July 16 Fixtures
U-17/18 Chicago Fire vs FC Westchester
U-17/18 Baltimore Bays vs Colorado Rush
U-17/18 CASL...
2008 Development Academy - Monday results
July 15, 2008 by
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On Saturday and Sunday, each team took part in a media training session presented by the U.S. Soccer Communications staff. During the course of the week, the players will hear from top level college coaches on the recruiting process for universities and how to position themselves in...
u19 European Championships - first day
July 14, 2008 by
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Chelsea Goalkeeper and Czezh Republic superstar, Petr Cech was on hand to show how valuable UEFA's youth tournaments are towards the development of young players.
The Chelsea No1 appeared in these finals in 2000, helping the Czech Republic finish fourth in Germany. Cech acknowledges...
Altidore set to shine in Spain
July 14, 2008 by
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Jozy Altidore became the most expensive American footballer in history when he joined Villarreal for a fee in the region of £10 million in June (around $20 million), and Beckham believes that the striker has the credentials to prove himself in Spain's top-flight.
Francois Steyn- Rugby 'Boy Wonder'
July 14, 2008 by
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A 50-metre drop goal? Just a walk in the park for this 21-year-old rugby youngster. Steyn, the boy-wonder, has enjoyed a meteoric rise in South African rugby. He joined the Sharks Academy in 2005 where he made a big impression. A big enough impression to warrant former national team...
2008 Development Academy- US youth soccer
July 13, 2008 by
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The 2008 Development Academy finals is in full swing as the weekend kicked off with some great goals and some great talent on show. With the growing popularity of soccer in the States and the introduction of David Beckham, it's no wonder that these youngsters are performing at...
End to a thrilling week of youth rugby- SA schools side chosen
July 13, 2008 by
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South Western Districts beat Free State 31-12 in the main game at the 45th annual Coca-Cola Under-18 Craven Week, which came to a conclusion this past weekend.
In other action, Boland ended the week unbeaten after outclassing the Valke 53-17, hosts the Blue Bulls got their first...
Young Sports stars and the media pressures
July 09, 2008 by
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More and more youngsters are pushing the boundaries in sports. They strive for greatness at a young age. Set high goals and huge expectations. Some make it and some fall - and when they fall, they fall hard.
Not only have these youngsters got to worry about the competition on the...
Meagan Nay- young Aussie olympian
July 09, 2008 by
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After smashing the Australian and commonwealth records for the 200m backstroke, Meagan Nay says it will be a dream come true to follow in the footsteps of her late father.
The 19-year-old will now head to Beijing and replicate the efforts of the father - who swam at the 1972 Olympic...
OTV Top 10 never say die athletes
July 09, 2008 by
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While some sports are about precision and concentration it all comes down to being tough: emotionally tough; physically tough and spiritually tough. Who are the toughest athletes in sports? How do you define tough? The ability to take and deliver a shot or ten? The utter refusal to...
Greatest export out of Japan since sushi
July 07, 2008 by
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Ryo Ishikawa has simple goals. The 16-year-old wants to get good grades, improve his distance off the tee and one day win the Masters. Playing with Tiger Woods wouldn't be bad, either. Ishikawa, was the youngest winner of a Japanese men's tour event in 2007.
Junior Wimbledon summary
July 07, 2008 by
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While everyone on centre court and around Britain was watching Andy Murray get annihilated by Nadal a few days ago, another British tennis sensation slipped in under the radar. Shining new star Laura Robson became the first home player since Annabel Croft in 1984 to win the girls&...
Lewis Hamilton - so far so good.
July 04, 2008 by
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Silverstone: the birthplace of the Formula 1 World Championship and the cradle of modern British motorsport. It goes without saying that everybody within the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team has a special place in their hearts for the Santander British Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton believes...
OTV Top 10 on-the-verge footballers
July 04, 2008 by
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here have been many stories and lists from Soccerlens to The Sun, naming their Top 10 young players for 2008. Here is OTV's Top 10 on-the-verge footballers:
SA rugby stronger than ever
July 04, 2008 by
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This weekend will see the kick off of yet another year of exciting Craven Week rugby. While the Springboks travel to the heart of All Black territory for one of the biggest tests this year, the youth of South African rugby will be giving their all, in an attempt to make it on the big stage.
OTV Top 10 richest young sports stars
July 03, 2008 by
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With so many athletes turning Pro at a younger age, it is no wonder that big brands are emptying their wallets to grab these talented youngsters.
This is a list of the richest youngsters under the age of 25. It was compiled purely on popularity, income and endorsements. If we have...
Between a rock and a hard place (aka Nadals left bicep)
July 02, 2008 by
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The last British hopes have been dashed by an all conquering conquestidor. Andy Murray is out of the Championships, beaten by Rafael Nadal in straight sets. To make things worse, Murray was not so much beaten, but more battered and bruised for close to 2 hours. It was something out...
Elizabeth Beisel- young olympian
July 01, 2008 by
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Less than one hour after Michael Phelps "The Baltimore Bullet" broke yet another record, spectators at the US swimming Champs witnessed the birth of another rising star.
Fifteen year old Elizabeth Beisel, although finishing second in the 400m individual medley, managed a...
Euro 2008 official team
July 01, 2008 by
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After a month of football madness, I find myself looking at the TV guide to see when the next Euro football game is and alas there is none - well not until 2012. With all the goals behind us, the great individual and team performances, it all comes down to the team of the tournament...
Murray blows a Gasquet
July 01, 2008 by
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Britain's Andy Murray certainly is keeping his head, despite having sent 15,000 Centre Court fans into a state of pandamonium with his five-set marathon over Richard Gasquet.
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