As the NFL offseason wallows in the ugly business side of sport, real life competition continued across Europe as the world’s most exclusive club tournament wrapped up the first leg of the round of 16 competition on Wednesday. Highlights included manager Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan team defeating his former Chelsea squad in Italy by a 2-1 margin. First fixture surprises were provided by Portuguese side FC Porto’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal and Manchester United’s 3 valuable away goals at AC Milan. Man U had never scored at the San Siro in 4 matches, although 1 goal came off Darren Scholes’ laughable swing and miss.
Besides Man U, France’s Bordeux was the only other away side winner, setting themselves up for the next round if they can draw or win at home in the 2nd leg. Several remaining matches could be decided on the tournament’s intriguing ‘away goals’ tiebreaker rule, which entices and rewards the visiting side for aggressive play. All visitors with the exception of Spain’s Real Madrid scored an important road goal.
The return legs of the competition will be played on March 09-10 and 16-17. Adopt a team (not Chelsea, don’t be that guy) and catch a game, it’s not a bad way to spend the lunch hour, especially if you’re lucky enough to catch a visiting European hottie supporting her team.
(Sorry about the picture of the hot Italy fan, I couldn’t find a girl in club team’s gear. Post one in the comment section if you find a good one I won’t mind. – JO)
Chelsea defender John Terry has been relieved of captain duties for the English national team due to the minor locker room infraction of screwing teammate Wayne Bridge’s baby momma. Terry even managed to put one through the net that resulted in him accompanying the young lady to a outpatient medical procedure. In Terry’s defense, it’s rumored that Vanessa Perroncel has been linked to at least 5 Chelsea players. Now that’s how you back a club.
Terry will be replaced by Man U central back Rio Ferdinand, although it’s uncertain how much higher morale ground is gained. Ferdinand missed the Euro 2004 tourney during an 8 month suspension for skipping a drug test (what’s the penalty for a positive test?) He’s fresh off a 3 month injury hiatus and has played in only 4 of England’s last 12 matches.
Here’s hoping that it might be just enough distraction to lead to a draw (loss?) with Team America on June 12.
Ambrose won today’s Nationwide race at Watkins Glen and now he’s the favorite for tomorrow’s Sprint Cup race…
Marcos Ambrose 3-1
Tony Stewart 4-1
Jimmie Johnson 5-1
Juan Montoya 7-1
Kurt Busch 8-1
Kyle Busch 8-1
Denny Hamlin 12-1
Jeff Gordon 15-1
Kasey Kahne 20-1
Robby Gordon 25-1
Kevin Harvick 25-1
Carl Edwards 25-1
Ryan Newman 40-1
Mark Martin 40-1
Ron Fellows 50-1
Jamie McMurray 50-1
Greg Biffle 50-1
A.J. Allmendinger 75-1
Patrick Carpentier 75-1
Martin Truex Jr. 75-1
Sam Hornish, Jr. 75-1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 75-1
Elliott Sadler 100-1
Scott Speed 100-1
Max Papis 100-1
Matt Kenseth 100-1
Russian Soccer Fans Urged To Drink Whisky To Ward Off Swine Flu
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian soccer fans have been told to drink whisky on their trip to Wales for next month’s World Cup qualifier to ward off the H1N1 swine flu virus, the head of the country’s supporter association (VOB) said Monday.
“We urge our fans to drink a lot of Welsh whisky as a form of disinfection,” VOB head Alexander Shprygin told Reuters.
Swasted.com will follow up last week’s trip to S.F. and head up to Portland next week. You can look forward to Dew Tour event and nightlife coverage. Going to try and catch the Beavers taking on the Omaha Royals on Friday or Saturday night.
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Besides Man U, France’s Bordeux was the only other away side winner, setting themselves up for the next round if they can draw or win at home in the 2nd leg. Several remaining matches could be decided on the tournament’s intriguing ‘away goals’ tiebreaker rule, which entices and rewards the visiting side for aggressive play. All visitors with the exception of Spain’s Real Madrid scored an important road goal.
