The vintage David Beckham has some tough decisions to make -- Paulblank photo SPORTS CONFLICT - DAVID BECKHAM   José Mourinho is a short list contender for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men's Football award - soccer.ru. photo Jose Mourinho Coach of the Year?   ASEAN Football Federation vice president Ravy Khek - NR photo FIFA'S CLOSET

Sports Notes Part 1 - CELEBRITY vs. SPORTS CONFLICT - DAVID BECKHAM - December, 2011
WHO LOVES YA BABY? - When they say you can't mix oil and water to some sports purists that could mean that an athlete should focus on the sport he is being paid for and not spread their-selves too thin by being involved in the entertainment business. Some athletes intentionally or not get caught up in being a celebrity through association or marriage. David Beckham and the now former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom qualify - Sports Trivia - Did You Know? - Part 2 - CELEBRITY vs. SPORTS CONFLICT NBA's LAMAR ODOM - Former NBA star Walt Hazzard gone but not forgotten -

FIFA NEWS: Men's short lists for FIFA Ballon d'Or gala 2011 revealed - December, 2011
The candidates for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men’s Football and FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football awards were also announced.

Sports Notes - WHO'S THE MAN… CITY or UNITED? - Part 2 - October, 2011
IT'S GET IT ON TIME IN MANCHESTER - Pundits praise the emergence of the strength of the money rich deep pocket City and are softening their criticism of manager Roberto Mancini who previously has been challenged on his game decisions - CAMBODIA REDEEMS THEIR LOSS TO VIETNAM WITH A 14 POINT VICTORY - SCOREBOARDS

Sports Notes - CAMBODIA'S POLITICAL FOOTBALL - Part 1 - September, 2011
LET'S GET IT ON!!! - This past weekend politicians from Thailand and Cambodia competed in a friendly game at Olympic stadium in Phnom Penh Saturday Sep. 24th. They were joined by members of the Cambodian business elite. In part the fixture was intended to ease the tension between the two nations that was eased somewhat after Thai elections changed leadership in electing former Prime Minister and fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra's young sister Yingluck

Sports Notes - BAD BOYS DENNIS RODMAN & JOEY BARTON - August, 2011
As former NBA star Charles Barkley would say BAD DUDES MAN - BAD F'n DUDES - When it comes to bad boys in sports the NBA's Dennis Rodman and the English Premiere Leagues Joey Barton are same, same but different - WHO IS Cain Velasquez?

Sports Notes MAX - BIN HAMMAM LATEST VICTIM IN FIFA'S SLUGHTER HOUSE - July, 2011
ELIMINATE THE COMPETITION - Red flags went up when a few days prior to the election fire storm FIFA donated to INTERPOL the largest grant it has ever received from a private institution

Sports Notes EXTRA - DOES YAO HAVE THE RIGHT STUFF? - July, 2011
HAS YAO MADE ALL THE RIGHT MOVES IN HIS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT? - Yao's business representatives neglect to do an honest straight forward piece of business. Ming's reputation could be at stake. If he continues to surround himself with this type of irresponsible individual his business career could be in jeopardy - FIFA PROBLEMS LOOM LARGE - A BAD MOVE?

FIFA NEWS: FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 sets new TV viewing records - July, 2011
The four games featuring the German team all gained average audiences of more than 14 million, with their final three matches attracting averages of over 16 million viewers nationwide

FIFA NEWS: Almost half the world watched the 2010 FIFA World Cup - July, 2011
Based on viewers watching a minimum of 20 consecutive minutes of coverage, the 2010 tournament reached nearly a third of the world population with 2.2 billion viewers, or 3% higher than in 2006

Sports Notes - CHELSEA'S NEW KID IN TOWN - André Villas-Boas - June, 2011
RAMO'S CHOPPING BLOCK - During Roman Abramovich's eight years of ownership of Chelsea FC he has had seven managers. Three have won titles and have been terminated thus a title may keep a manager around for a little while but other than Mourinho a two year stint is the max if the Champions League title isn't realized just ask Carlo Ancelotti

Sports Notes Part 2 - FIFA's CORRUPTION TURMOIL IN REVIEW - May, 2011
FIFA HOUSE ROCKS - FROM THEN UNTIL NOW - This FIFA corruption firestorm began with England accusing FIFA of corruption in QATAR winning hosting the 2222 World Cup. Qatar's Mohammed bin Hammam was to run against Sepp Blatter for the presidential seat. He and Blatter have since been accused of corruption. Blatter was cleared and bin Hammam was suspended and dropped out of the presidential race against Blatter. Read the FIFA press releases of these events

Sports Notes - FIFA'S PRESIDENTIAL RACE IS HEATING UP - May, 2011
DOWN & DIRTY - With FIFA engulfed with bribery accusations of its members the story won't go away. Just a few days before the elections FIFA President Sepp Blatter's opponent FIFA Executive Committee member Mohamed bin Hammam from Qatar is now being taken to task being accused of improprieties. It appears to be the beginning of a major mud throwing competition - FIFA TOP 10

Sports Notes - CAMBODIA'S MYSTERIOUS RISE IN THE FIFA RANKINGS - March, 2011
WHAT'S UP WITH FIFA's RATINGS? - While some of the Top 10 teams lose points but hold positions Cambodia's gain in the ratings is mysterious. Over the years that we have been covering international football most notably in the Asian region there are things that jump up like RED FLAGS

Sports Notes - FIFA'S CLOSET NEEDS TO BE CLEANED - February, 2011
Grant Wahl for FIFA president? Ohhhh Please!!! - OHH... FERNANDO!!! (TORRES) - MARSHALL FAULK the Right Choice in NFL HALL OF FAME - CHARLES BARKLEY praises the LA Clippers BLAKE GRIFFIN - THE THREE BIG NBA TEAMS Top Big Three Salaries

Sports Notes - FIFA'S CLOSET NEEDS TO BE CLEANED - February, 2011
Grant Wahl for FIFA president? Ohhhh Please!!! - OHH... FERNANDO!!! (TORRES) - MARSHALL FAULK the Right Choice in NFL HALL OF FAME - CHARLES BARKLEY praises the LA Clippers BLAKE GRIFFIN - THE THREE BIG NBA TEAMS Top Big Three Salaries

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - ASEAN Football Federation vice president Ravy Khek - January, 2011
Cambodia's Kafkaesque Court System -. Ravy beat her up, kicking her on the floor, sending her to the hospital. He threatened to kill her, brandishing a pistol and loading the bullets right in front of her.

Sports Notes - CHELSEA'S PROBLEM - ROMAN ABRAMOVICH NOT ANCELOTTI - January, 2011
THERE'S A FUNGUS AMONG US the Premier League's Weapon of Mass Destruction - It's nothing new for Chelsea to undergo turmoil after the season starts. The clubs owner Roman Abramovich was at it again repeating his dealings with Jose Mourinho and laying it on Carlo Ancelotti. The question is what's up with that? - ARSENE AGREES re A TEAM SALARY CAP - BECKHAM'S LEGACY - CAN THE NBA's CLEVELAND CAVALIERS GOOD DEED ERASE BAD KARMA?

FIFA NEWS: Messi, Marta, Mourinho and Neid crowned as the best of 2010 - January, 2011
These awards were decided after a poll in which the captains and head coaches of the men’s (for the two men’s football awards) and women’s (for the two women’s football awards) national teams as well as international media representatives selected by France Football voted for candidates in each of the four categories. The votes from each of the three groups counted for one-third of the final result

Sports Notes Part 1 - THE MIAMI HEAT FIRE UP!!! - December, 2010
MIAMI TURN THE HEAT ON AND ARE WINNING - The Heat move from the outhouse to the Penthouse - SPORTS LIVES UPS AND DOWNS Chris Hughton (earned Newcastle millions of dollars then sacked), Mike Tyson, and Michael Vick plus MORE...

FIFA NEWS: Nominees for FIFA Player of the Year - December, 2010
The candidates for the newly created FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men’s Football award and the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football award were also announced

Sports Notes EXTRA - DAN HARDY's FAMOUS LAST WORDS - November, 2010
SAY WHAT!!! - "He's writing a check with his mouth that his ass can't cash." - FIFA TOP 10

Sports Notes - GEORGE BLANDA - Born Again with the Oakland Raiders - October, 2010
Though Blanda passed away September 17th at the age of 83 his heroic performances and achievements will go down as some of the greatest ever in football history. Gorge Blanda was a true legend in his own time. - ASEAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION VICE PRESIDENT RAVY KHEK'S FINANCIAL WORTH BEING INVESTIGATED - Preseason Kicks of with NBA Europe Live

Sports Notes - GEORGE BLANDA FOOTBALL'S IRON MAN PASSED AWAY - September, 2010
Blanda holds the NFL record for longevity by playing in the league until the age of 48 just a month shy of his 49th birthday. The pro football Hall of Famer played 26 Professional Football seasons - FIFA TOP 10

NR TOP 10 - TELEVISION REPORTS TOP THE CHARTS - August 2010
TV takes five of the top 10 spots with Sports Notes trailing with three. Football surged up to the number one spot in our sections most visited. There was a surprise interest in two press releases indicating a wide demographic in our readership

Sports Notes EXTRA - WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH (Martin) O'NEILL? - August, 2010
As the dust settles and before paralysis sets in news is leaking out that O'Neill and the teams American owner Randy Lerner had a disagreement - Freddie Ljungberg announced he that was joining MLS Franchise Chicago Fire Soccer Club - FIFA TOP 10

Sports Notes - THE HAND OF GOD LOST ITS GRIP ON MARADONA - August, 2010
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY? - Diego Maradona was given his walking papers by the Argentine Football Association... but as they say in court... guilty... with an explanation your honor - MLS ON THE RISE - REAL MADRID vs. GALAXY SHINES - MAGIC JOHNSON... OHHH PLEASE!!!! - JERRY RICE INDUCTED INTO THE NFL HALL OF FAME - SAY WHAT UFC TOO HOLLYWEIRD

Sports Notes MAX - WORLD CUP FINAL WINNERS - July, 2010
WORLD CUP SUPPLY & SURPRISE - New Zealand was the surprise of the tournament going undefeated and playing tough defense - North Korea the lowest ranked team in the tournament at 105 gave it their all. Their 2-1 loss to Brazil was a surprise to many. The icing on their cake was the emergence of JONG Tae Se - WORLD CUP ALL STAR TEAM

Sports Notes EXTRA EXTRA Part 2 - LEBRON JAMES - FROM HERO TO ZERO IN CLEVELAND- July, 2010
James had the seven year itch of trying in vain to win an NBA title he decided to move on and sign with the Miami Heat where teamed with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh he wouldn't have the weight of the world on his shoulders. And the question is WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT? - DAN GILBERT'S OPEN LETTER TO THE CLEVELAND FANS - FIFA TOP 10

Sports Notes EXTRA EXTRA - WORLD CUP AFTERMATH - July, 2010
Spain keeper Iker Casillas won the Golden Glove Award - THIERRY HENRY TO MLS - At 32 years of age you would think that French national team player Thierry Henry would have some fuel left in his tank as he signs with MLS - In the World Cup final referee Howard Webb bent over backwards not to take the game away from the players much like a championship fight - HBO's DON KING ONLY IN AMERICA

Sports Notes EXTRA Part 5 - MIROSLAV KLOSE - THE HEADER MAN - July, 2010
THE WORLD CUP'S 2nd BEST SCORER - Miroslav Klose came close to breaking Ronaldo's all-time World Cup scoring record of 15 but illness took its toll causing him to miss his final game. He has 14 World Cup goals but at 32 it is unlikely that he will return in the 2014 World Cup at the age of 36 and break that record

Sports Notes EXTRA Part 4 - SPAIN WINS WORD CUP TITLE - July, 2010
SPAIN WINS ON GUTS & RESOLVE - It was a hotly contested affair that included some unwarranted foul play. When Iniesta scored the goal in the 116th minute the Netherlands were down to only 10 men - Uruguay's Diego Forlan won the tournaments Best Player Award (Golden Ball) - Thomas (The Fuel-er) Muller wins the Golden Boot and the Best Young Player Awards - Paul the Octopus proved right again - NBA - SAY WHAT!!! A CLEAN HEAT HOUSE 4 LeBRON?

Sports Notes EXTRA Part 3 - WILL THE NETHERLANDS'S REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL? - July, 2010
THE DUTCH CRUTCH OR CRUSH? - In the past the Netherlands had great players that didn't function well in World Cup competition usually being knocked out earlier than expected. In this completion the Dutch seem to have gotten it right. The question is can their offense override Spain's excellent defense?

Sports Notes EXTRA Part 2 - GERMANY MISSED (THOMAS) THE FUELER MUELLER - July, 2010
GERMANY'S GO TO GUY - Mueller who was ineligible due to being yellow carded in their previous game against Argentina. That bad call by referee Ravshan Irmatov of Uzbekistan was another indication of the need for some sort of instant replay that FIFA prefers to avoid - FIFA'S Broadcast rights and fees - HIV/AIDS

Sports Notes EXTRA Part 1 - THE LEBRON JAMES GAME IS OVER - THE HEAT IS ON!!! - July, 2010
THE THREE AMIGOS ARE TOGETHER - After weeks of meetings and speculation LeBron made it known where he will play next season. To some it was a surprise and questioned his decision making to others it was a no brainer - South American's pissed & dissed - FIFA'S BAD CALLS SOLUTION

Sports Notes Part 3 - SPAIN ADVANCE TO SEMIS EDGE PARAGUAY 1-0 - July, 2010
SPAIN LED BY VILLA THE KING OF REBOUND - David Villa scores another rebound goal in 83rd minute takes as he takes this World Cup's scoring lead - Germany will be Spain's semifinal opponent

Sports Notes Part 2 - ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST - ARGENTINA THRASHED BY GERMANY 4-0 - July, 2010
ARGENTINA CHEWED UP & SPIT OUT - Maradona's troops were ambushed, chewed up and spit out by the young German team. Miroslav Klose scored two goals to trail only Brazil's Ronaldo 15 goals World Cup record. Maradona will most likely be crucified by the media for Argentina's poor showing after a fast start in their run for the title. The question will be where did it all go wrong?

Sports Notes - THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN Netherlands oust Brazil 2-1 - July, 2010
IT'S SCHNEIJDER TIME - Wesley Schneijder shines heading in two goals in a thrilling win for the Dutch - Spikes and elbows were flying as Uruguay outlast Gha

NR TOP 10 - FOOTBALL ROCKS THE NR TOP 10 CHARTS - June 2010
American Idol related stories rock the charts - Sports stories came on strong this month taking five of the Top 10 positions. Football took four of those spots led by John Terry becoming the next Tiger Woods and our fastest riser The World Cup Begins

Sports Notes MAX Part 3 - GERMANY CHEWS UP & SPITS OUT ENGLAND - June, 2010
ENGLAND CRASH AND BURNS - England became a dysfunctional squad and unraveled after John Terry had an affair with his former teammate Wayne Bridge's girlfriend. It all unraveled when they were chewed up and spit out by a more talented Germany squad who thrashed England 4-1 in the knockout round of 16. Frank Lampard's disallowed goal creates controversy - Capello draws criticism

Sports Notes MAX Part 2 - GHANA THE PRIDE OF AFRICA KO's USA - S. KOREA OUT JAPAN REMAINS FOR ASIA - June, 2010
Ghana's extra time goal sends USA home - South Korea knocked out by Uruguay - Japan carries torch for Asia - FACTS & FIGURES - Money talks in the development of a football program. Denmark has risen from the ashes of war to be successful with a population less than Cambodia's

Sports Notes MAX Part 1 - WORLD CUP SHOCKERS - FRANCE & ITALY EMBARRASSED - USA TOUGHS IT OUT - June, 2010
France and Italy lead the list of World Cup flopper teams with their miserable showing or in France's case none at all. Undefeated minnows New Zealand ranked 78 failed to go though but their stellar defense made many sit up and take notice. The USA overcame bad calls in two games by referees and won Group C besting England. Asian teams South Korea and Japan earn respect and move on to the Round of 16.

Sports Notes EXTRA EXTRA - WORLD CUP FLIP FLOPS - June, 2010
The USA World Cup team is experiencing mixed success and a controversial decision from ref Kouman Coulibaly without an explanation to disallow a third U.S. goal against Slovenia - England favored by many is on the edge of disaster - Part 2 - Lakers Win NBA title UGLY - BIG BABY

Sports Notes EXTRA - FIFA'S BLATTER TO RUN AGAIN - CAMBODIAN FOOTBALL'S DECLINE Part 2 - June, 2010
FIFA president Blatter to seek another four-year term at the world governing body's congress in 2011 - Since the departure of manager Joachim Fickert in January 2003 the Cambodian national team has fallen from what little grace they had and are not as competitive as in the past

Sports Notes - Part 3 - WORLD CUP HIGH ACHIEVERS - CAMBODIAN FOOTBALL'S DECLINE - June, 2010
South Africa has had to rise above their apartheid past. North Korea is having to overcome adversity due to their political situation. If its underdogs you like to root for they are it - We likened Cambodian football to the story of the Jamaican bobsled team which came from nothing to be competitive in the Olympics. Our twist was the Cambodian team was evolving from hardship and genocide and we wrote, 'Cambodian Football Rising From The Ashes.' Our hope for Cambodia was never fulfilled

Sports Notes - IT'S ON!!! - FIFA World Cup Begins - Part 2 - June, 2010
198 nations attempted to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, while a record 204 countries entered qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup - The World Cup is the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world, where an estimated 715.1 million people watched the final match of the 2006 World Cup held in Germany - ON THE MOVE - CLUB MUSICAL CHAIRS AGAIN with Jose Mourinho, Raphael Benitez, Michael Ballack and Joe Cole on the move

Sports Notes - IT'S ON!!! - FIFA World Cup Begins - June, 2010
With injuries eliminating many star players and Brazil not choosing Ronaldinho and other top name Brazilian World Cup experienced players for their squad it all adds up to new faces picking up the slack and having the opportunity making their presence known in the beautiful games supreme event - WORLD CUP RECORDS

Sports Notes - WANYE ROONEY & LeBRON JAMES from TEENAGERS TO IMMEDIATE SUCCESS IN THE PROS - May, 2010
Never mind injuries Wayne Rooney is an all grit footballer who has toughness, skill and determination. If it's someone you want to watch your back then Rooney is the man - What is behind the drive of LeBron James rise to fame and success? After winning his second consecutive NBA MVP Award there is something that has driven him to his success which is captured in a film documentary More Than A Game

Sports Notes - WHO's THE BEST JOSE MOURINHO OR PEP GUARDIOLA?- April, 2010
The question is who is worthy and will take over Ferguson's best club manager's throne? - LAKERS THE BEST? GO FIGURE...

Sports Notes - WAYNE ROONEY HOT - ENGLAND NOT - March, 2010
A LOOK IN THE MIRROR - England is coming apart at the seams as the John Terry scandal has yet to be resolved. The playboy image of the squad far outweighs what it takes to win the World Cup. When it comes to extra marital comparisons the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers have some skeletons in its closet.

Sports Notes MAX - FREE JOHN TERRY? - February, 2010
BAD KARMA FOR JOHN TERRY - NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND WINNERS - WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND - IS FLOYD MAYWEATHER AFRAID OF PACQUIAO? - MARK McGWIRE WIRED OR NOT IS NO LONGER THE QUESTION

Sports Notes - IS JOHN TERRY THE NEXT TIGER WOODS? - February, 2010
NMMD's (Negative Media of Mass Destruction) are at it again. First it was Tiger Woods now its footballer John Terry's extra marital affair - FIFA TOP 10

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