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Saturday, September 29, 2012

Sept 29th 2012 Sports from around the World

Sports from around the World 9/29/2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/sphome/4719148.cms India

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport Taiwan

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/index.html China

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/ Canada

http://www.koreaherald.com/sports/SectionMain.jsp Korea

http://www.smh.com.au/ Australlia

http://thestar.com.my/sports/ Malaysia

http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/category/rio-sports/ Brazil

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports.html Japan

Sounders, Whitecaps Play To Tepid, 0-0 Draw | Seattle Sounders

Mariners blow 4-1 lead, denying Vargas again | Seattle Mariners

Friday, September 28, 2012

Letter from the desk of the NFL to fans

To NFL Fans:

The National Football League is at its best when the focus is on the players and the action on the field, not on labor negotiations.

All of us who love the sport appreciate the skills and dedication of the players and coaches. That is why we are focused not just on what happens on the field but what our game will be like in another decade or two. The NFL has always tried to look ahead, to innovate, and to constantly improve in all we do.

We recognize that some decisions may be difficult to accept in the passion of the moment, but my most important responsibility is to improve the game for this generation and the next.

I believe in accountability, not excuses. And I regret we were not able to secure an agreement sooner in the process and avoid the unfortunate distractions to the game. You deserve better.

As a lifelong fan, this wasn't an easy process for anyone involved. I particularly want to commend the replacement officials for taking on an unenviable task and doing it with focus and dedication in the most adverse of circumstances.

Our new agreement gives long-term stability to an important aspect of our game, officiating. More important, with this agreement, officiating will be better in the long run. While the financial issues received the most attention, these negotiations were much more about long-term reforms. For example, beginning with the 2013 season, the NFL will have the option of hiring a number of officials on a full-time basis to work year-round, including on the field. In addition, the NFL will have the option to retain additional officials for training and development purposes, and may assign those additional officials to work NFL games.

We are moving forward with the finest officials in sports back on the field. It's time to put the focus where it belongs – on the clubs and players and our magnificent game, with a special thanks to our fans for their passion.

Roger Goodell

Doug Fister sets AL record with nine straight strikeouts | Baseball Notebook | Mariners | The Seattle Times

Podcast: Taylor insists Ba happy at Newcastle EPL Podcast

Podcast: Taylor insists Ba happy at Newcastle

Official Site of the Premier League | premierleague.com

Carroll says he's the reason for the Seahawks' low passing numbers | Seahawks | The Seattle Times

Huskies use big plays, and big defense, to stop No. 8 Stanford | Husky Football | The Seattle Times

Franklin Gutierrez's catch saves the day for Mariners | Mariners | The Seattle Times

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The Breeze Vol 1 No 40 The Non Catch in Seattle phantom win over Green Bay 14-12

A play that will live in Seattle sports lore and infamy forever. A cool Monday night in Santa Barbara CA started with a late transportation pick up and journey to a local establishment known as Zodo,s bowling and Beyond. Little did I know as I left to the roars of a stunned constituency of assembled fans, that the Seattle team had just achieved what is a phantom victory. The greatest problem now lies in the hands of owners who essentially have conspired and employed an inconsistent leader in Roger Godel. The get tough leader of the NFL has made himself the sole disciplinary arbitor of player conduct . But it seems with the lockout of officials he and the owners have made a collective decision to try and bust the Union at any price.
We know the NFL is is the most popular sport right now in America.. The net revenue generated is about 9.5 to 10 billion dollars per year. The NFL Shield is now tarnished to a point that fans will walk away from a sport that has about as much integrity as the WWF under the Vince McMahon At least Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Roddy Piper , and Andre the Giant never lied about the WWF product. It is time for the NFL to look into the mirror and realize the American public will not stand for this kind of fecal matter the league perpetuates by not reversing the call made on the fall Monday in Seattle. It needs to be said here as you all know I love to support my teams. I am glad the Seahawks won but I speak first as a fan. It is a disgrace that the NFL has allowed the game to degenerate to this point. Is the commish more concerned with goal to alienate fans and break the union? If he does he is a liar and more concerned with his narrow ideology and shoving that down the fans throats than protecting the NFL. The Lockout needs to be ended now for the good of the fans. This is not fantasy. Jolly Roger may have not intended to be become the great shoveler in Chief.. I guess he wanted to support the current U.S President in creating Shovel ready jobs. There are more than a few fans in Green Bay and around the U.S who not only want to hit Jolly Roger with the Shovel they would gladly dig the grave and fill it with the same Bull S**t Jolly Roger himself is bagging and trying to sell as the NFL I am Mark Alan Janisch wws founder and Senior writer I can Be found on twitter@wideworldofspor.