Several members of the Australian Olympic team were victims of drink spiking at a Beijing nightclub during the games in China. It is not believed that the Australians were targeted but on several different occasions Aussies became sick after drinking at China Doll.
A member of the Australian women’s archery team was the first person to have their drink spiked.
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There’s been a lot of talk about how well Team USA conducted themselves while in Beijing. This basketball team respected its opponents unlike the failed squads from 2002, ‘04, and ‘06. Glen Saville of the Australian basketball team is telling a different story.
Australian Customs officials seized 150 bottles of steroids disguised as ‘gay lube oil’ thwarting a smuggling network’s latest attempt at bringing the banned substances into the country. The bottles contained testosterone and deca durabolin and were found in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. Read the full story
As NFL hopefuls try to impress scouts by running, jumping, and lifting weights, their minds will be tested as well. The players will be given the Wonderlic test, which has been called a short form intelligence test. I don’t think it reflects how a player will do in the NFL, but it’s supposed to show how players problem solve, primarily in tense situations. Read the full story
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Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress and his kick ass moustache. Courtesy of Epic Carnival
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Major League Baseball is hoping to open either the 2008 or 2009 season outside of the United States. Five countries (Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, and Taiwan) are bidding to be the host site. Opening Day has taken place outside of the U.S. of A. 4 times in the past, Mexico (1999), Puerto Rico (2001) and Japan (2000 and 2004). What could make this time special is the possibility of opening in more than one foreign country. Director of Major League Baseball for Australia and New Zealand, Tom Nicholson:
“To create that emphasis of a single series opening it has usually been just two teams opening and it’s one event, but there’s certainly possibilities of entertaining the concept of maybe series in a couple of countries. That’s one item that’s being looked by our international office.”
I’m cool with whatever that country wins… I’m sure the players are hoping for one of the Asian countries so they won’t have to fly to Australia. Plus, I think when you get a hit in Australia you run to third base. Very confusing..
Australia knows they’re a long shot but they’re trying to keep hope alive. They have offered us this video of Australian National team coach Jon Deeble teaching fungo. He even works in a Manny Ramirez story.
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Top that China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.
Major League plan for Oz. Thank you The Advertiser via News.com.au
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