Amazing MLS Cup 2013!

 

CONGRATS SPORTING KANSAS CITY (WIZARDS)!

 

 

I feel sorry for those who either didn't watch it or forgot about this year's MLS Cup. Amazing penalty kick session with so many crucial misses. At the end, SKC won 10-9 on PK's. First trophy in KC since the Royals '85 triumph in the I-70 Series.

 

The ball is in your court Chefs...I mean Chiefs! 

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Luxembourg

60 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (59 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Luxembourg.

Luxembourg made their winter Olympics debut at St. Moritz 1928, and has sent athletes to the winter games ever since, with the exception of Lake Placid 1932, and between St. Moritz 1948 and Sarajevo 1984. It was Calgary 1988 where they returned to the winter Olympic spotlight, and has made consecutive winter games appearances since then, with the exception of Salt Lake City 2002. Only two medals were won by the Luxembourgish contingent in the winter games, both silver.

Skier Marc Girardelli (pictured) won the only medals in the winter games for Luxembourg. He won both silver medals--in the giant slalom and super G--at Albertville 1992.

As of now, no representation from Luxembourg for Sochi, but could change.

Up next: Macedonia

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Lithuania

61 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (60 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Lithuania.

Lithuania made their winter Olympics debut at St. Moritz 1928, but after years of being part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, they returned to the Olympic spotlight, beginning at Albertville 1992. They have been at every winter Olympic game since then. Most of their winter Olympics contingent competed mostly in biathlon and cross country events, though no medals were won.

Eight quota spots for Lithuania at Sochi, including in biathlon, cross country and short track speed skating.

Up next: Luxembourg

FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 Draw!

As you can see, Group G is "The Group of Death." For a reason.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Liechtenstein

62 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (61 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein made their winter Olympics debut at Garmisch Partenkirchen 1936, and has participated in every winter Olympics game ever since, with the exception of Oslo 1952. Their winter games delegation has garnered nine medals including two gold medals.

Skier Hanni Wenzel (pictured) won two gold medals on the slopes--in both slalom and giant slalom--at Lake Placid 1980. To this day the first and only gold medals for Liechtenstein in the winter games.

As of now, no representation from Liechtenstein for Sochi, but could change.

Up next: Lithuania

Nelson Mandela, 95

 

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With F.W. de Klerk c. 1994

 

A freedom fighter despite apartheid (was imprisoned for it), he and F.W. de Klerk were co-leaders of the revived South Africa in 1994. The flag changed, and the flag of South Africa has been in use since then. He has been battling health problems the last couple of years.

 

Did you know the late Eugene Terreblanche (who was murdered in 2010 by a black farmer), the leader of AWB, tried to block the 1994 elections?

INVICTA 7: Three Title Fights on Saturday! On Pay Per View!

INVICTA returns with another pay per view worth ordering for Saturday. Three title fights on this card, including Barb Honchak taking on Leslie Smith for the flyweight title.

This card will also feature former BELLATOR champion Zoila Frausto Gurgel in her INVICTA debut.

 

CARD

Bantamweight championship

Lauren Murphy v Miriam Nakamoto

 

Strawweight championship

Carla Esparza v Claudia Gadelha

 

Flyweight champinship

Barb Honchak v Leslie Smith

 

Excellence in women's MMA on pay per view, part of a hectic combat sports fight night Saturday!