Archives for March 2010

Life in the fast lane for Sportsworld in Kingston

Russell FullerRussell Fuller|12:37 UK time, Friday, 26 March 2010

It was a real treat being invited to watch Asafa Powell, Shelly-Ann Fraser and the MVP track and field club completing their early morning training here in Jamaica the other day.

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Even the cheerleaders run fast in Jamaica.

Russell FullerRussell Fuller|09:55 UK time, Thursday, 25 March 2010

They sprinted onto the infield to play their part in a stunning opening ceremony for what is effectively an inter-school sports day. My tongue is firmly in my cheek when I say that, as Champs - or the Boys' and Girls' Athletics Championships to give it it's full title - has always been about so much more.

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A Champion week in Europe

Russell FullerRussell Fuller|13:17 UK time, Friday, 12 March 2010

What a terrific week in the Champions League. More brilliance from Wayne Rooney saw Manchester United sweep aside a feeble Milan; individual excellence from Samir Nasri helped Arsenal trounce Porto; and there were goals to savour from both Mark van Bommel and Arjen Robben as Bayern Munich pipped Fiorentina to a place in the quarter-finals.

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Taboo or not Taboo

Russell FullerRussell Fuller|18:11 UK time, Thursday, 4 March 2010

The English boo, the French whistle, while Madristas are more likely to wave a white handkerchief. So John Terry heard some boos at Wembley, and Thierry Henry some whistles in Paris, as England and France played World Cup warm up matches on Wednesday night.

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