Sixth trophy win for Hellcats
The West Bay “Hellcats” left nothing to chance as they breathed fire on the “Cox Colts,” in a thrilling championship playoff. Spectators crammed the Ed Bush Playing Field’s mini stadium to witness both teams battle for supremacy in the finals…
Red card leaves Everton feeling blue
Two late goals from Liverpool strikers Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez helped defeat Everton in the Merseyside derby – but the Blues will feel aggrieved after they were reduced to ten men with a controversial red card. Everton youngster Jack…
Valverde, Tigers hold off Yankees 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Tigers manager Jim Leyland tracked Curtis Granderson’s popup in the rain, anticipating the game’s final out. Then Alex Avila stepped on the on-deck circle and slipped. The Yankees’ MVP candidate had another chance. Not a good…
Woodson’s big play helps Packers top Broncos 49-23
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Charles Woodson plucked Kyle Orton’s pass out of the air, managed not to bobble the ball, and took it straight to the end zone. Woodson’s 30-yard interception for a touchdown set the tone early in…
England stumble into World Cup quarters
England stumbled into the World Cup quarter-finals and almost certainly put Scotland out after an error-ridden victory at Eden Park. Scotland needed a victory by eight points to have a realistic chance of progressing to the knock-out stages, and for…
Maintain your bike
Maintain your bike Keeping your bicycle in top condition requires regular protective and preventive maintenance, some of which can be done by you. Tyres – Check your air pressure to be sure the tyres are inflated as per the manufacturer’s…
Full bladders, wasabi alarm earn Ig Nobels
BOSTON (AP) — Driving while desperately needing to urinate isn’t a crime, but maybe it should be. Peter Snyder and his colleagues found that having a bladder at its bursting point reduced attention span and the ability to make decisions…
I love sailing
Ships and vessels are the oldest means of transport (together with horses) – cars, trains and airplanes were developed in late 19th and in the 20th century. Whereas the first ship remnants – and who knows if there weren’t even…
Anne – Part 59
We continue our serialisation of Anne by Constance Fenimore Woolson “trembling and silent, she crept up to her own room” The old priest hobbled to the front door and sat down on the threshold. “After all my care,” he said…