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NHK Trophy Final Thoughts
Rematches? We don't need no stinking rematches Kavaguti and Smirnov vs. Pang and Tong, Rostelecom Cup Redux It will be interesting to see if Kavaguti and Smirnov skate clean in the free for once to find out how these teams would stack up. But I was impressed with how the Russian pair regrouped...
Jennifer Kirk and Favoritism in Skating
Here is a good blog post from Jennifer Kirk asssessing the men's short program at NHK Trophy. I pretty much agree with everything she is saying about Abbott and Joubert. I am always shocked at how high Joubert's program components score is in comparison with others.
NHK Trophy Broadcast Schedule
Universal Sports did not describe their programming as well on their site as they normally do, so unfortunately the listings are not as descriptive. Hopefully they will show as much as they normally do! Friday, November 6 Universal Sports: 5pm to 7pm Universal Sports: 8pm to 10pm Universal...
Kimmie Meissner Withdraws From Grand Prix Events; Olympic Bid Likely Dashed
Former world champion Kimmie Meissner has withdrawn from her two scheduled Grand Prix events, Rostelecom Cup and NHK Trophy, due to knee problems, according to SunSentinel.com. The fact that she has withdrawn from both competitions right away shows how serious the issues are - and how considerate...
Virtue to Return to Ice Next Week
Canadian Ice Dancer Tessa Virtue will likely return to the ice next week with partner Scott Moir, according to the London Free Press. Virtue was recovering from surgery that was to "deal with chronic exertional compartment syndrome, which occurs from overtraining." Unfortunately, it doesn't look...
Kiira Korpi's Season to Start this December
It looks like whatever illness Finnish skater Kiira Korpi was struggling through is finally gone; according to Kiira-Korpi.net, she may be starting her season in December at the NRW Trophy in Dortmund, Germany, and most likely she'll be at the Finnish Nationals the same month. She has withdrawn...
Daisuke Takahashi Withdraws from Cup of China
Looks like we will have to wait to get our first glimpse of World 2007 Silver Medalist Daisuke Takahashi in the Grand Prix this season; he has withdrawn from Cup of China because of a knee injury, according to the Internationl Herald Tribune. Takahashi is next scheduled to compete in NHK Trophy in...
Tewaaratonlinks
Matt Abbott selected as a finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy, Katie Rowan left off list in crime against humanity...Charleston Daily Mail SU Lacrosse players trying not to be overconfident going into their match-up against Siena...News 10 Now Everything you wanted to know about the state of...
Heisman or "Who Gives a Crapsman"?
The Heisman Trophy is upon us this evening. I haven't been able to sleep lately - the excite being too much to bare. We know the four candidates that have been invited to New York: Darren McFadden, Chase Daniel, Tim Tebow and that pass-slinging quarterback from Hawaii, Colt Brennan. Tebow could...
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