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Surfers Village - Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 31 August, 2006 : - - Cowell Beach, home of the renowned surf break for kooks, has long been the top spot for surf schools to do business. But the sand and ocean at Cowell Beach are the city’s jurisdiction, and rules
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Two year funding deal for Roxy Women’s Surf Festival
Surfers Village - Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 31 August, 2006 : - - The Roxy Women s Surf Festival at Phillip Island has secured a new two-year deal with the Victorian Government Premier, Steve Bracks, said today. Mr Bracks said the Roxy Women s Surf
Source: www.surfersvillage.com

Local Musicians
Daily News - Sept. 2, 10 p.m., Sharps, Surf City; Sept. 3-5, 7 p.m., The Dockhouse, Beaufort. (910) 340-9090 or www.barefootwade.com MEN S BARBERSHOP CHORUS JACKSONVILLE The group invites interested singers to meet with them at 7 p.m. each Monday at
Source: www.jdnews.com

New Browzar browser treads lightly on the web
Ars Technica - Those who wish to surf the web with a bit more privacy have another option to add to their toolbag, with the recently released (in beta form) web browser, whimsically named ” Browzar .” Browzar is the brainchild of Ajaz Ahmed, who some years ago
Source: arstechnica.com

Volcom Starfish Surf Series goes gold at Goldenwest Starfish Surf
Surfers Village - Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 31 August, 2006 : - - The second stop of the Starfish Surf Series went down on August 26 at Goldenwest St. in Huntington Beach. After two weeks of flat surf, we were finally blessed with some playful 3-4ft south
Source: www.surfersvillage.com

Sharks, Surf spilt doubleheader
Courier-Post - The Atlantic City Surf and the Camden Riversharks split a doubleheader at Bernie Robbins Stadium Wednesday night, with the Sharks winning the second game 4-3 after the Surf took the opener 2-1. Camden is 23-19 in the second half, Atlantic City is 22
Source: www.courierpostonline.com

Best surfers still en route to Rip Curl Pro Mademoiselle
Surfers Village - Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 31 August, 2006 : - - Seignosse, France - ending the arrival of ratings leader Layne Beachley (AUS) and current world numbers two and four, Melanie Redman-Carr (AUS) and Jessi Miley-Dyer (AUS) respectively, the Rip
Source: www.surfersvillage.com

No Ernesto damage reports, but surf’s up in Georgia
Access North GA - Tropical storm Ernesto brought rain showers and winds strong enough to wreck an umbrella Thursday as it edged past Georgia, and it also enabled some Southern surfers to catch a few good waves. There were no reports of storm damage Thursday morning in
Source: www.accessnorthga.com

Ernesto Could Bring Rain To Dry Maryland
WJZ - Strong surf could also cause beach erosion. Ernesto’s current track would it take it west of the Chesapeake, similar to Tropical Storm Isabel. But forecasters say Ernesto is weaker than Isabel and will likely be a tropical depression before it
Source: wjz.com

2006 No Fear Surf Fiesta celebrates 25th anniversary
Surfers Village - Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 30 August, 2006 : - - Immediately following the 2005 No Fear Mexican Surf Fiesta which marked the historic contest s 25th anniversary No Fear Vice President of Marketing told all who would listen that he
Source: www.surfersvillage.com

WWMT - (AP) - Central Michigan hosts Boston College tonight in the first game of the season. Later tonight, Eastern Michigan takes on Mid-American Conference rival Ball State in Muncie, Indiana. Central was 6-5 in 2005, its first winning season since 1998
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DFW International Airport Ends Strong Summer Season: Asks the Question
Consumer Electronics Net - DFW International Airport Ends Strong Summer Season: Asks the Question - ‘Are You Ready for Some Football?’ Airport Expects 16.4 Million Passengers for Summer 2006; Employees Fire Up Labor Day Travelers With Pigskins and Entertainment By PR Newswire
Source: www.consumerelectronicsnet.com

Youth football league dispute moves off sidelines, into court
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Although a judge had just ordered him to release 12 of his youth players to a newly formed team, Greg Wilson, a coach of the Brighton Bears, called Friday’s court decision a “win-win.” And organizers of the Midwestern Panthers, who got to keep those
Source: www.post-gazette.com

Football insert gives insight into season
News Register - If you’ve browsed through this year’s football insert, you probably noticed a few changes from the past few years. The biggest difference isn’t necessarily in the slight format change, but in the closeness of the team rankings in the West Valley
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Football coverage goes online
Centre Daily - The Star-Telegram is ready to kick off high school football coverage like never before. Today, the Star-Telegram debuts dfwVarsity, your online headquarters for high school football information. About 100 individual team pages are packed with photos
Source: www.centredaily.com

SunJournal.com (subscription), ME - 4 hours agoThe Lewiston Blue Devils lost most of their varsity lineup to graduation and will no longer be the odds-on favorite to capture the KVAC crown this season. …
Source: www.sunjournal.com

Hecla a newly polished golf gem
Winnipeg Free Press (subscription), Canada - 2 hours agoFOR a course that was in limbo, Hecla Golf Course is not only a survivor, it has proven mighty resilient in the face of adversity. …
Source: www.winnipegfreepress.com

The Aftermath Of A Golf Obsession
Evening Bulletin, PA - 19 hours agoLike last Thursday, for instance, during his once-a-week round of golf. … One more year of dedicated golf and it could have been Tom Coyne, professional golfer. …
Source: www.theeveningbulletin.com

Golf raises 2,500 for local charities
Whitehaven News, UK - 5 hours agoSEASCALE Golf Club has had a very busy and successful week. On Wednesday instead of the Medal, the Industries Trophy was recreated …
Source: www.whitehaven-news.co.uk

Ark City girls golf places fourth at Andover
The Arkansas City Traveler Online, KS - 16 hours agoThe Arkansas City High School girls golf team displayed consistency, but wound up in fourth place behind three strong squads — Kapaun, Derby and two-time …
Source: www.arkcity.net

Italy achieved their fourth world crown by going back to basics as a united squad of 23 coped superbly with the loss of key defender Alessandro Nesta to become the second most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history…
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Germany win more than just third place
The Nationalmannschaft ended up making the headlines for all the right reasons at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany thanks to their attractive play and unexpected third-place finish…
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Portugal have cause for pride
Portugal returned home as heroes after reaching the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years. FIFAworldcup.com reflects on their campaign in Germany…
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Germany 2006: The interviews
Over the course of Germany 2006, FIFAworldcup.com tracked down the biggest names in the game, from legends like Michel Platini and Pele to the stars of the finals themselves, and sought out their opinions on the big event. See again what they had to tell us…
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Duo take Trophy to stricken Pessotto
Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro and full-back Gianluca Zambrotta have shown off their newly acquired FIFA World Cup Trophy to former teammate Gianluca Pessotto, hospital sources said on Tuesday…
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Domenech to remain France coach
Raymond Domenech will stay on as coach after leading France to the 2006 FIFA World Cup final, the French Football Federation said on Tuesday…
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Germany 2006 in numbers
After 31 days and 64 games the curtain came down on the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with Italy holding the Trophy aloft amid an outpouring of joy inside Berlin s Olympiastadion. FIFAworldcup.com rounds up the statistics from a memorable tournament…
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

France so near yet so far
France went further than virtually everybody anticipated at Germany 2006 but defeat by Italy in the Final left a bittersweet aftertaste for Raymond Domenech and Co…
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Mailbag: Has Krivsky done enough?
Source: mlb.mlb.com

Baseball transactions (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
(CP) - Movements in the world of baseball Monday:
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USA rips Mexico in Olympic baseball qualifier (Sports Illustrated)
HAVANA (AP) — Chad Allen hit a grand slam in the second inning to lead the U.S. to a 15-3 win over Mexico on Monday, giving the Americans the top spot in Pool B of the Americas Olympic qualifier.
Source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Cincinnati Reds join other baseball teams in expanding museums (USA Today)
The Cincinnati Reds opened a baseball history museum in September 2004 and are one of only a handful of major league teams with facilities dedicated to their history and best players. But several teams, including St. Louis, Atlanta and Baltimore, have recently expanded museums or have plans to, and the Kansas City Royals plan to build a museum at their stadium.
Source: www.usatoday.com

Canada wins at Olympic baseball qualifier (CBC)
Team Canada needed extra innings to edge Venezuela at the Americas Olympic baseball qualifying tournament on Monday.
Source: www.cbc.ca

Canada rallies to beat Venezuela in Olympic baseball qualifier (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
HAVANA, Cuba (CP) - Calgary’s Emerson Frostad homered in the 10th inning Monday to lead Canada to a 7-5 win over Venezuela at the Americas Olympic baseball qualifying tournament.
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Former UK Baseball Player, Married Saturday Night, Among Plane Crash Victims (WLEX-TV Lexington)
(AP) — A former University of Kentucky baseball player and his new wife were among the 49 people killed when Comair flight 5191 crashed shortly after taking off from Blue Grass Airport Sunday morning.
Source: www.lex18.com

[ Baseball… ] (RedNova)
BASEBALL The Carson Reds 14-and-under team won the Continental Amateur Baseball Association Nationals “Last Chance” Baseball Tournament in Hacienda Heights. The team went 4-0 in the tournament.
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OCU items on display in Baseball Hall of Fame (NewsChannel 10 Amarillo)
OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City University’s 2005 N-A-I-A baseball title has resulted in an other honor for the Stars. A team photo of the championship team and an O-C-U cap…
Source: www.newschannel10.com

Behind the Rockets‘ 7-foot-6 center and China’s rising international star, the Chinese are hoping to finally become a basketball power on the international hoops scene.
Source: www.nba.com

Georgetown Times, SC - Aug 25, 2006Paddling 14-foot kayaks through the marshlands of Hobcaw Barony and along the pristine beaches of DeBordieu Island, Scott Benston, owner of Surf the Earth in …
Source: www.zwire.com

Surf's up for doggie dudes
Channel 4 News, UK - Aug 21, 2006… canine lessons. "A lot of people ask me what the heck I'm doing," said Mr McManus, founder and director of a surf school. "It's …
Source: www.channel4.com

'E-break' allows workers to surf web
Yorkshire Post Today, UK - Aug 23, 2006A financial services company has introduced an "e-break" which allows staff to surf the net. Virgin Money employees are allowed …
Source: www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk

Lifeguards test their life-saving mettle at Grand Beach
CBC Manitoba, Canada - 4 hours agoLifeguards from Manitoba to the Maritimes honed their life-saving skills on the sands of Grand Beach for the 2006 Canadian Surf Lifesaving Championships this …
Source: www.cbc.ca

Surf's Up: The sounds of silence
MetroWest Daily News, MA - Aug 26, 2006By Kurt Blumenau/ News Correspondent. Turn off the radio, CD or iPod you're listening to. Banish all other noise as well. Then, sit …
Source: www.metrowestdailynews.com

Oceanman hits Jericho surf
24 Hours Vancouver, Canada - Aug 24, 2006By BOB MACKIN, 24 HOURS. More than 150 men and women are expected to swim one kilometre, kayak six km and run eight km beginning …
Source: vancouver.24hrs.ca

Dawgs get just one hit
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 9 hours agoLONG BEACH The Surf Dawgs were held to one hit in their next-to-last game of the season and lost 5-0 to the Long Beach Armada in Golden Baseball League …
Source: www.signonsandiego.com

Houston students surf new turf on first school day
Houston Chronicle, United States - Aug 14, 2006By ERICKA MELLON. Wearing a white-collared shirt tucked into the required khaki pants, Kirby Middle School sixth-grader Dont'e Hillary …
Source: www.chron.com

Biz Buzz: Summer: Sun, surf and tax strategy
Newark Star Ledger,  USA - Aug 22, 2006That linguistic gap may help explain why around this time of year, accountants feel a need to urge taxpayers to start prepping for tax returns that won't have …
Source: www.nj.com

Surf s Up And One Coastal Microbe Has Adapted
Newswise (press release) - Aug 25, 2006Newswise California beachgoers may look lazy. But just a few miles off shore, scientists have discovered that a common coastal …
Source: www.newswise.com

KUALA LUMPUR - International Master Oliver Dimakiling settled for a draw against fellow IM Ashot Nadanian of Armenia in the 11th and final round to emerge second overall in the 3rd DGB Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship.
Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

A winning gambit for Star-Ledger chess columnist (The Star-Ledger)
The obelisk is in the mail. Peter Tamburro, chess columnist for The Star-Ledger, was named Journalist of the Year earlier this month by the Chess Journalists of America.
Source: www.nj.com

GM Zia shares second slot in Malaysian chess meet (Financial Express)
Bangladeshi Grand Master Ziaur Rahman shared the second slot with four other players in the IGM 3rd Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship securing six points each after the 8th round matches in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Saturday, reports UNB.
Source: www.financialexpress-bd.com

Iran varsity chess team departs for Lagos (IranMania.com)
LONDON, August 28 (IranMania) - Iran dispatched students chess team to the former Nigerian capital Lagos, where the 9th world meet is held, MNA reported.
Source: www.iranmania.com

Grandmaster Long is winner in ‘chess‘ battle (Yorkshire Post Today)
John Ledger THEY are a side rich in individual talent yet man of the match Sean Long insisted it was their magnificent team spirit which swept (28/08/2006 09:17:05)
Source: www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk

Dimaks settles for second place (Sun Star)
INTERNATIONAL Master Oliver Dimakiling, called “Dimaks” in the local chess circle, scored eight points in 11 rounds to come out with the best score along with three others at the conclusion of the 3rd Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship Sunday.
Source: www.sunstar.com.ph

Anyone for a nice, quiet game of ‘physical chess‘? (Daily Breeze)
The sign outside Torrance storefront invites you to “Play Ping Pong,” but for real table-tennis experts it’s more like war. 2:15 p.m. Friday, RoboFit table-tennis center, Torrance.
Source: www.dailybreeze.com

Pantagraph - LeROY The “tees” and “holes” are up for a nine-hole disc golf course housed at the former LeRoy landfill, but it may be a while before the Frisbees are flying. That’s because the area just may be too attractive for mosquitoes, making it a possible
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Deutsche Bank Championship TPC Boston
PGA Tour - The peaceful, scenic landscape of the area makes the TPC Boston a truly exceptional setting for one the finest experiences in golf and in distinguished entertaining. The course itself offers players at every skill level all the challenge and
Source: www.pgatour.com

Portage finishes fifth in Dells Invitational
Portage Daily Register - Portage sophomore Mary Donohue shot 99 to lead the girls golf team to a fifth place team finish in the two-day Wisconsin Dells Invitational played on Thursday and Friday. “That is a pretty respectable score under the rainy and soggy conditions we
Source: www.wiscnews.com

Police stop Fearing driving golf cart again
Daily Advance - Fred Fearing was stopped by the police Sunday for again riding his golf cart on city streets. Fearing was pulled over by Sgt. L.D. James near The Daily Advance Building at Church and Water streets. James said he did not use his lights or siren. He
Source: www.dailyadvance.com

Weatherford man to compete in tournament
Wearford Democrat - The 3,800 golfers come from all 50 states and 24 countries to compete for the title of World s Amateur Golf Champion. The PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship, the world s largest single-site golf tournament, is a 72-hole
Source: www.weatherforddemocrat.com

National Mining Association Pete Dye Classic
PGA Tour - The Pete Dye Golf Club Course Par Value: 72 Course Yardage: 7309 http://www.petedye.com The story began in the Carboniferous Era with the formation of the great Appalachian coal beds. A story of land, rich in natural resources, formed the basis of
Source: www.pgatour.com

WISH-TV - The 1975 Philadelphia Eagles had another dismal, four-win season. They had a very loyal, but very volatile fan base who wanted nothing but to see their Eagles post their first winning season since 1966. Changes needed to happen, so the team brought
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College Football Wire Notes: Coaches recall Katrina’s impact
Seattle Times - Louisiana State coach Les Miles will be the first to say he wasn’t prepared for what happened last August when Hurricane Katrina raged onto the Gulf Coast and changed lives forever. But as he looks back a year later, Miles talks with pride about the
Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com

UW Football Notebook: Winding road finally pays off for Lewis
Seattle Times - Roy Lewis, putting a hit on UCLA’s Michael Pitre, is expected to help the Huskies improve on pass defense, which was a big weakness in 2005. The first test comes Saturday against San Jose State, Lewis’ former school. Roy Lewis officially became an ex
Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com

Season preview: Reinventing Western football
Bellingham Herald - Shortly before the Western Washington University football team opened training camp, Robin Ross was asked about the upcoming season. It took only a few words for the new head coach to sum things up. “To be honest, I really don’t know what to expect
Source: www.bellinghamherald.com

Kinnear: There’s no crying in football
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - The most consistent advice Greg Kinnear heard from the Philly populace about playing legendary former Eagles coach Dick Vermeil in the film Invincible : “You better cry.” “I hope they’re not too disappointed that I didn’t get teary,” says Kinnear
Source: www.sun-sentinel.com

High school football countdown: Montwood
El Paso Times - At times, losing was hard to stomach for the Montwood High School football team last season. It wasn’t so much the disappointing 4-6 record, or even missing the playoffs, but rather how opponents reveled in beating a team that had won at least a
Source: www.elpasotimes.com

No. 4 Most Memorable Moment of 2005 Season: They’re football playing
Southeast Texas Live - Friday night lights? Yeah, right. Port Neches-Groves earned its 500th football game on a Monday. Bridge City shut out Orangefield on a Tuesday. Ozen dumped Nederland on a Thursday. Silsbee outlasted Kirbyville on a Saturday. As for Friday? Yes
Source: www.southeasttexaslive.com

Prep football preview - Rio
Portage Daily Register - RIO Opposing teams will see a drastically different Rio football team than the one who took the field in 2005. For starters, what was a pass-happy offensive attack which averaged nearly 20 attempts per game, and included 33 in a 26-18 loss to
Source: www.wiscnews.com