"On a couple of occasions this season he has played as a centre-forward and he has got four goals as a centre-forward out of two games, which is a great strike rate. "But to score those goals (predominantly) as a wide player is phenomenal."
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson paid tribute on Friday to winger Cristiano Ronaldo's remarkable goal spree this season. via Reuters UK
"But if the Ferrari is the better car this year, we should all - and that includes the fans - be saying to ourselves 'thank God he is not in a Ferrari', otherwise there would be no point going racing."
Williams F1 had the chance to sign Formula One phenom Lewis Hamilton before the youngster solidified his position with McLaren. via TSN.ca
"This will make him a tough opponent to face on the early season English wickets. He is highly recommended by Tom Moody and we are delighted to give him an opportunity to make a name for himself in England."
Steve Magoffin comes high recommended after a successful domestic season in Australia Worcestershire have signed Steve Magoffin, the Western Australia quick bowler, as their overseas player for the first-half ... via The Cricketer International
Tiger Woods Continues Win Streak, No. 1 Player in the World for 2008 Thus Far; Lorean Ochoa is Top Female Golfer in the World via ClipSyndicate
"Our relationship has been very good to this point. I think that it will stay that way because I'm not a micromanager"
Nolan Ryan has a term befitting a president. The Hall of Fame pitcher agreed Friday to a four-year contract in his new role with the Texas Rangers, a job he accepted 3 1/2 weeks ago to revitalize a franchise ... via CANOE
New Zealand tennis number one Marina Erakovic is closing in on the world's top 100 for the first time. via Newstalk ZB
When you go see "Semi-Pro" this weekend, watch as the closing credits scroll by and you'll see someone making his Hollywood debut: "ABA Research Consultant: Arthur Hundhausen." That simple credit line is the ...
Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler has a prescription of rest and rehab and no plans for surgery to deal with the latest twist in his return from a hip injury.
"Whilst the club respects the decision of the governing body, it is of course extremely disappointed, especially on behalf of the player, who we wish well for the future."
Striker Daniel Cousin has been told he must stay at Rangers for the rest of the season after FIFA blocked his $6 million move to Premier League Fulham. via CNN
"I just got the information, too. . . . Now I have some legal issues to jump through with this. I need to step back with my management and sort through my contract, which has a buyout."
Paul Tracy is looking for a ride. A spokesman for Gerald Forsythe, co-owner of the Champ Car World Series and owner of Forsythe Championship Racing, said Thursday the team will no longer race Indy Cars and will ... via Courier News Online
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