Robert Kubica

Renault’s Robert Kubica was fastest in opening practice on Friday ahead of the weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

The Polish driver clocked a fastest lap of one minute 26.927 seconds out of the 22 laps he completed on the Albert Park street circuit in fine, dry conditions.

Kubica was 0.199secs quicker than German Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg (1:27.126) with reigning world champion Jenson Button third fastest in 1:27.482 in his McLaren Mercedes.

Ferrari’s Brazilian racer Felipe Massa came in fourth best in 1:27.511 ahead of Germany’s Sebastian Vettel (1:27.686) in a Red Bull-Renault.

Spanish two-time world champion Fernando Alonso clocked the sixth best lap time of 1:27.747 in his Ferrari ahead of the 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton in his McLaren Mercedes in 1:27.793.

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, making a comeback this season with Mercedes GP Petronas, came in 12th fastest in 1:28.550 in his first tilt around Albert Park this week.

Australian Mark Webber, bidding to win his home GP in his Red Bull-Renault, was 14th quickest in 1:28.683.
The red flag came out twice in the session with Japan’s Kamui Kobayashi striking trouble with his BMW-Sauber
Kobayashi lost his front wing after hitting a kerb and then the wing appeared to come loose and break away in his second stint in practice.
The drivers will have a second practice session later on Friday ahead of Sunday’s Australian GP.

John Smoltz Base Ball Player

John Smoltz is progressing along just fine from June 2008 right shoulder surgery. Smoltz has a 1.59 ERA in 3 rehab starts so far. Smoltz has pitched 11 1/3 innings in those 3 starts and has not walked a batter while striking out 10. On Sunday, Smoltz pitched 5 innings at Class A Greenville – 73 pitches, 52 strikes, 1 run on 4 hits with 6 strikeouts.

Assuming continued pain-free sessions for Smoltz, he will make 2 starts for Triple-A Pawtucket and then join the Red Sox at the major league level. Should be interesting to see how GM Theo Epstein and Manager Terry Francona juggle the pitching staff with the addition of Smoltz. Smolt is very positive and optimistic about his ability to pitch well at the highest level for the rest of the season: “I felt really good. And for the most part, I tried to establish my fastball. I had a cranky beginning, but it worked itself out and I got into a nice little groove. I think I’m going to get a little more complete each time. For the most part, I’m really pleased with today’s effort. I felt really fresh in the 5th inning, even though it’s the longest stint I’ve had.

Good news Red Sox fans. Especially with the Yankees clicking on all cylinders right now, it will be great to have Smoltz make his Red Sox debut sooner rather than later – it’s almost like making a pre-trade deadline trade for a top-notch pitcher in June. Let’s hope it all works out OK.

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John Smoltz and his beard may be done forever.

Published on June 4, 2008 by The Sloth · No Comments

Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz, who in addition to being one third of the 3 sure-fire Hall of Fame inductees to come up with the team during the 80′s (Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux being the other two) also rocks one the longest running beards in all of sports, and he may be done pitching forever as of today.

The 21 year vet who has spent his entire career with the same team said his shoulder has been troubling him all year and he just can’t take it anymore. He is going to have immediate surgery by Dr. James Andrews, who has operated on pretty much every pitcher at one point in their career. After watching the got the feeling that he thinks he isn’t going to pitch anymore, and that he would be happy just to be able to lift his arm above his head.

I’m not a Braves fan or anything, but they have been doing it about as right as a team can do it for the past 20 years or so. They have held on to all of their stars for a as long as they could without ever crippling the franchise by over paying to keep them, they made the playoffs for over a decade straight, and in the age where managers get fired like Taco Bell employees, they have held on to Bobby Cox since I didn’t even know how babies were made, so I root for him to pull of a miracle.
I doubt Smoltz can come back from major shoulder surgery at 41 years old. But the dude has more scars on his pitching arm than a cutter goth chick and he’s been able to come back from all of his previous surgeries successfully, so who knows?
Red Sox John Smoltz, is setting to return off the disabled list this season on June 25th. John Smoltz has not started a game since June 2nd of 2008. For now John Smoltz is going to start for the Triple-A Pawtucket team. Before joining the Red Sox last year Smoltz was a starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves for 21 years, he has a career record of 210-147 with 3,011 strikeouts.
Since Smoltz's injury his replacement has been Daisuke Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka has struggled alot since replacing Smoltz, but that would all end on next Thursday. Coach Terry Francona says,"He's spent a lot of time getting ready to come back and help us and he's been unbelievably cooperative.He's been tremendous. He wants to help us win and he hasn't gotten caught up in just coming back to make an appearance for the Red Sox. He understands the big picture, which we're appreciative of. I think as an organization we'll be rewarded for that, because I think he's going to pitch well."
John Smoltz said this on Tuesday,"I'm going to have an abbreviated game tomorrow and then next week; it looks like Thursday against the Nationals will be my first start,That gives me plenty of time to figure everything out, get situated and anxiously await my first start." As for the rest of the Red Sox fans we will just have to what happens next Thusday.

Jamie Noble WWE Wrestler

Jamie Noble was born on December 23, 1976 in Hanover, West Virginia. His real name is James Gibson. He is presently working with World Wrestling Entertainment, wrestling on its Raw brand. In 1995 Jamie started wrestling. He was trained by Dean Malenko. He did his graduation in 1996 from Baileysville High School in Baileysville, West Virginia.

He initially wrestled in World Championship Wrestling. After WCW closed, he wrestled in the Heartland Wrestling Association where he became HWA Cruiserweight Champion.

He joined WWE and made his debut in the episodes of SmackDown on June 6, 2002. He also won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

Jamie Noble is married to Angela and have one son.

Real Name: James Gibson

Date of Birth: December 23, 1976

WWE Career:
2002
June 23 – WWE Cruiserweight Championship

The segment kicked off with Paul Burchill and his sister, Katie Lea Burchill, talking backstage. Katie Lea was complaining to her brother that she should be the Womens Champion. Paul promised to fix things and walked off, telling Katie Lea not to get into trouble. As Paul walked off, Jamie Noble arrived on the scene. Noble introduced himself to Katie Lea and tried to impress her, stating that he was a "big deal" over on Smackdown.Born and bred in the trailer parks of West Virginia, Jamie Noble is one devious country boy. Having the honor of being one of the longest-reigning Cruiserweight Champions during his memorable 2002 reign, Noble resurfaced once again to add championship gold to his waist and, after being drafted to Raw during the 2008 Supplemental Draft, he looked to do just that. Unfortunately for the gutsy grappler, nagging shoulder and neck injuries caused him to retire in November of the following year.As we start the show with the NXT guys giving 'Explanation' about last Monday, the announcers decide to leave in fear for their safety. No sooner than Wade Barrett gets into his spill, the GM Bret Hart comes to tell everyone including the newest face of the WWE Wade Barrett that he was indeed fired. We also learn that Daniel Bryan will not be included in the NXT crew because he had 'Remorse'..

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Evander Holyfield Bio Garaphy And Photos

Evander Holyfield was born October 19, 1962, in Atlanta, GA he’s the son of Annie Holyfield, Married to Paulette Bowens but divorced in 1991, Children of Evander Jr., Ashley, Ebonne and Ewin. Evander Holyfield is a Heavyweight boxing champion of the world. He made history in 1993 by accomplishing a rare feat which he won back a champion shop belt from the man who had beat him for the title in 1992.
He was the youngest out of eight children when he sighs autograph for this famous he add a citation from the Bible verse, because he support this hometown churches and other place. Evander Holyfield Nicknamed was “Chubby” as a child in this neighborhood he was known as a “good kid”. He did weird and odd performed to get some pocket change and he this spend time he was always at the Warren Memorial Boy Club.
Football was this favorite sport he was the linebacker on the Warren Boys Club team he hoped he would get a Stellar Career at Fulton High School, he was on the team for sophomore year
In 1971 he began a Boxer he won a bronze medal as light heavyweight in the 1984 Summer Olympics. He turned professional on November 1984 he won World Boxing Association Cruiserweight title in 1988. 1989 he moved up to heavyweight division and became the undisputed heavyweight champion of 1990 till 1992. After that he retired because he lost to Riddick Bowe in 1992. Then he became WBA/IBF heavyweight champion in 1993. This is what Evander Holyfield quote to sports illustrated about analyzed his year as a boxer he say I’m “trying to be good to please others”. He always added “that’s when I knew I would come back, but this time to please myself”.
Holyfield began boxing at age 12 and won the Boys Club boxing tournament. By age 15, Holyfield became the Southeastern Regional Champion, winning this tournament and the Best Boxer Award. Holyfield's boxing record stands as 53 total fights, 42 wins, 27 wins by KO, 9 losses and 2 draws. On February 28, 2007, Holyfield was anonymously linked to Applied Pharmacy Services, a pharmacy in Alabama that is currently under investigation for supplying athletes with illegal steroids and human growth hormone.
Evander Holyfield was one of the best boxers of his time. He is worthy of recognition for many reason. Evander started boxing when he was 12, and by 20 was already a world renowned boxer. At just 20 he was already representing the USA in fights around the world like: he Pan American Games in Caracas Venezuela in 1983, he won a silver medal there. The very next year he was the national golden gloves champ, which is a big deal in armature boxing. When Evander turned pro he easily cruised up the ranks of professional boxing, easily blowing through light weight, cruiser weight and then going to heavy weight. Evander easily beat the raining champ and took the title of heavy weight champ. His story has thought me that even under dogs and people who aren’t expected much of can accomplish great things if they try hard enough. His legacy will continue as a source of inspiration to people every where.

Andrea Petkovic Hot Pictures

The Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions is all about highlighting exciting new players on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, and a new name burst upon the scene as Germany’s Andrea Petkovic claimed her maiden title in the beautiful setting of Bad Gastein in Austria with a 6-2 6-3 win over Ioana Raluca Olaru.

How new is she? Before she entered the Nurnberger Gastein Ladies she had played a total of just 11 matches on the Tour in her entire career, and managed only three wins at the top level, all coming at the Grand Slams. Part of that lack of success was perhaps due to a serious injury she suffered last year, when torn ligaments in her right knee, suffered at the Australian Open, kept her out of the game for the next eight months. But, says the 21-year old, that simply made her better.

"Rehabilitation was long and hard but made me a stronger person," she said after her victory. "Winning this title shows I am a better player now. I was hoping to land my first title here. It will take some time to realise I've actually done it but I am just very happy now."

If you thought she might be nervous at the beginning, playing her first final, think again. She rushed into a 5-0 lead and never looked back. The nerves came later.

"I played very well in the first set," she said. "I was hitting hard and putting a lot of pressure on her with my serves and returns. In the second set I was fighting with myself because I thought I could really win this, and my nerves were a bit tough to deal with. But I'm happy I kept calm."

Both Petkovic and Safina have added their names to those who could qualify for the season-ending Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions, to be held at the Bali Convention Centre, The Westin, Nusa Dua. The tournament takes place from 4th to 8th November, and will feature top Tour players and next generation champions competing in an innovative 12 woman round robin singles format, offering $600,000 in prize money. In addition, an incredible $1 million bonus will be paid to any player that can win three of the 30 International Series events, and the Tournament of Champions.

The top 10 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour players who have won at least one International Series tournament during the year and who are not participating in singles at the year-end Sony Ericsson Championships will qualify for the event, along with two wild cards. The 12-woman event will feature four groups of three players in a round robin format, then a single-elimination semi-finals and final

Andrea Petkovic of Germany plays a backhand in her second round match against Alize Cornet of France during day three of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

Andrea Petković Germen Player

Andrea Petković, is a professional German tennis player. She is the current German No. 1 and lives in Griesheim near Darmstadt in Germany.

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Petković reached her career-high singles ranking of World No. 15 on 25 April 2011. She has won 1 WTA title, 8 ITF singles titles and 3 ITF doubles titles. Petkovic became the German national champion in 2007 and 2009. She's currently coached by Petar Popović and her father, Zoran Petković.

2011

Returning to the Brisbane International, Petković improved on her previous-best semifinal appearance by reaching the final, with straight set wins over 8th seeded Alexandra Dulgheru, Jelena Dokić, Jarmila Groth, and 4th seeded Marion Bartoli. In the final she lost to Wimbledon semifinalist Petra Kvitová 1–6 3–6.

Petković was the 30th seed at the 2011 Australian Open. She advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Jill Craybas, Anne Keothavong, injured #3 seed Venus Williams, who retired after one game, and #14 seed Maria Sharapova. She was defeated 2–6 4–6 by finalist Li Na of China in the quarterfinals, her best achievement in a Grand Slam to-date.


PERSONAL:

Coached by father, Zoran Petkovic
Baseliner whose favorite shot is forehand and whose favorite surface is clay
Began playing at age 6 when father introduced her to the sport at a club
Mother, Amira, is a dentist's assistant; younger sister, Anja, is a student; everyone in family plays tennis
Graduated from high school in 2006
Speaks French, German, English and Serbian
Favorite movie is 300; favorite actor is Edward Norton
Favorite types of music are rock, funk; favorite group is Bloc Party
Enjoys reading, writing; favorite authors are Goethe, Wilde
People most admired are Goethe (genius in writing) and Che Guevara (genius in fighting)
Other favorites include the color red, eating McDonald's and watching baseball
Petkovic then played Fed Cup for Germany and helped them to a win over Slovenia with two wins in singles rubbers. Next, Petkovic reached the quarterfinals of the 2011 Open GDF Suez, where she lost to Bethanie Mattek-Sands in a tight three-set match, 6–7(4) 6–2 3–6.

Her next tournament was Dubai, where she defeated fellow German Angelique Kerber in straight sets for the second straight week, but lost to Kaia Kanepi in three sets in the second round.

Petkovic defeated World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki 7–5 3–6 6–3 in the 4th round at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Next, Petkovic faced Jelena Jankovic and defeated her 2–6 6–2 6–3. Her defeat of Wozniacki, the current number one, is the biggest win of her career. In the Semifinals she lost to Maria Sharapova 3–6 6–0 6–2.

At the 2011 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Petkovic upset #7 seed Jelena Jankovic in three sets to set up a clash with World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki. Petkovic would go on to lose to Wozniacki, 6-4 6-1. when in America
Favorite city is Barcelona; favorite tournament is Stuttgart
Most memorable experience was playing first Grand Slam at 2007 Roland Garros
Self-described as thoughtful, outgoing, happy
Goal is to make Top 50.