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The Longest pass

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The Longest pass ever recorded in an NFL game   The NFL has seen some great talent, especially in the quarterback position. For example, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been a promising talent. One of Patrick’s exceptional skills is his throwing ability. The quarterback claims he can throw 75-83 yards. However, the longest pass in the NFL was not from a quarterback but a third quarterback- Cleveland Browns, Baker Mayfield. The action was recorded on Monday night, week 14 of the NFL season.  Mayfield threw a pass that was over 70 yards against the Baltimore Ravens. He hurled the ball a little too much- hoping to score the last touchdown at the end of the half. I hope Mayfield iced his arm after the game because he threw 343 yards and completed three touchdowns in Monday night's showdown. Cleveland Browns rank second in the AFC North table and currently sit at 9-4, behind the 11-2 Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns will face the struggling New York Giants and a winless New Y

Sofia Goggia Reborn

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Incredible recovery Unbelievable Silver medalist at the Beijing Olympics. With her on the podium of the downhill Nadia Delago, bronze.  The athlete from Bergamo, 23 days after the knee injury (partial injury of the cruciate ligament and micrfracture of the fibula), managed not only to get back on skis, but also to do it in an exceptional way with a stunning result: silver and second place !  Sofia, reigning champion in the specialty, beaten for 16 cents by the Swiss Corinne Suter. “I am proud of this medal,” says Sofia after the race. "It was not at all obvious after the injury three weeks ago in Cortina. In the race I had good sensations, in the central part I think I got a bit of wind. Below I lost everything, the plans are not my strong point, but I'm happy anyway. If in recent days they had told me that I would have made silver, I would have signed ”. And then again: "I gave everything I could. I was really happy with my skiing. I felt like the speed was there in the

Weirdest Sports - Part 2

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Five Strange Sports you’ve probably never heard of Here is a list of the strangest sports you have probably never heard of. Some date back as early as early man. I am sure you would want to try a few of them. 1. Chess Boxing  The sport consists of 11 rounds of knocking out and checkmating opponents. Competitors switch between boxing and playing traditional chess.  2. Egg Throwing You can witness the madness in egg-throwing during the annual World Egg Throwing Championship in Swaton, England . 3. Underwater Hockey The game involves two opposing teams trying to push a puck using a stick across the floor of a swimming pool to score goals. The first worldwide underwater hockey championship took place in 1980. 4. Toe Wrestling Toe wrestling involves participants going toe-to-toe. Rules are straightforward: without socks and shoes on, two competitors interlock their toes and try to “pin” down their opponent’s foot. Toe wrestling started in 1976 when the British wanted to gain a world sports

All-Time Home Runs List

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Top five MLB The debate on "Home Run King" in baseball sparks arguments amongst fans and punters. Some claim Barry Bond hit more runs than Hank Aaron and vise versa. But the big question remains, who is the king of home runs in MLB? Without further due, here is a list of the top five home-run hitters in baseball history. 5. Albert Pujols– 667 home runs Pujols impressively made his debut in 2001 after hitting 37 home runs as a rookie with the Cardinals. He went on to pass Willie Mays on Sept. 18, 2020, for fifth place on the MLB Home Runs List. Pujols currently plays for the Angels. 4. Alex Rodriguez – 696 home runs Although a lot of controversies surrounded his career, A-Rod hit 696 home runs in his career. He bossed the MLB from 1999-2007 with an average of 46 home runs per season. 3. Babe Ruth – 714 home runs Popularly known as the Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth was the best hitter during his era. He dominated the MLB leading the majors in home runs from 1918-1931. 2. Hank Aaron

The Swan Of Utrecht

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Haunted by injuries: Van Basten Marco Van Basten was born on the 31st of October 1964 in Utrecht. He grew up in the Oog In Al neighbourhood. When he was just six years old, he began playing for a local team from his hometown, EDO. After spending a year with them, he moved to UVV Utrecht. His time at UVV was stretched over nine years. This is where he developed the skills he needed to make it to the big clubs. When Marco just turned 16, he got an offer from Ajax and signed a contract with them for the 1981-82 season. Marco debuted for Ajax on the 3rd of April 1982, when he came on as a substitute for Johan Cruyff and scored a goal bumping up the team’s morale contributing to the 5-0 victory over NEC. The following season seemed to be beneficial for Basten. In the season of 83’, he competed with the European top scorer and first choice Holland international Wim Kieft for the position of centre forward. Marco ended up scoring nine goals in 20 league matches. Consequently, Ajax chose to se

Djokovic Sets New All

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Broken record for the longest run at No. 1 in FedEx ATP Rankings. Setting or breaking a new record is regarded as the highest measure of success in any sporting activity. Serbian international Novak Djokovic is no stranger to setting new records. The tennis player held the longest run at No. 1 in the history of FedEx ATP Rankings. Novak first acquired the No. 1 ranking on 4 July 2011 and has, since then, won several titles under his name. The lists of his accomplishments include but are not limited to the following ninth Australian Open trophy and 18th Grand Slam title in the ATP. Last season the 33-year-old completed the year as the No. 1 in the FedEx ATP Rankings for a record run of six times. "It is fascinating to be among the legends of the sport,” said Djokovic. "To actualize my dream is proof that anything is achievable.” Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman, was among the doctrines that sent their congratulatory message to the tennis player. "Novak's achievements in

The incredible stats from N

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N’Golo Kante showcases master class performance N'Golo Kante outclassed everyone on the pitch on Saturday night in the champions league match against Man City. Chelsea won 1-0 to carry the title home. The middle fielder put in a man-of-the-match performance and recorded incredible stats during the match. He completed 53 touches and had a passing accuracy of 85 percent. His organization was master class as he completed 100 percent of his tackles and take-on in the final. While his break-up play was what stole the show, the French man did not yield any fouls during the match. He won most duels, a total of 11, and recovered the ball more times than any other player in the Champions League final. The performance wowed the pundits covering the game, and they could not help but shower him with praises after his world-class display. "N’Golo is so swift, and if you are his opponent in a match, you do not know where he is coming from. Because of his speed and agility, he will surprise

Elimated, Recalled, Winners!

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A football fairytale: Denmark '92 Football Team Sometimes when there isn’t much expectation on you, it may be a positive thing. It leaves room for you to put pressure on yourself without having to deal with that of others. The glory that comes at the end of completing the activity in question can still leave you with a high as sweet as an expected victory. Before we get too philosophical, let’s remember the 1992 UEFA European Football Championship, in which Denmark, against all expectations, won the football tournament despite failing to qualify. Okay, on its own, that doesn’t make any sense so let’s look at the situation before the Championship began. Denmark was placed in Group 4 of the qualification stage with Yugoslavia, Northern Ireland, Austria and the Faroe Islands. Qualifying for the Championship was not a smooth one for the team at all. They drew in their game against Northern Ireland and then lost at home to Yugoslavia. This and some misunderstanding between their coach,

The Greatest All-Time Undefeateds

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Top Five Undefeated Boxers of All Time Many boxers reach the world championships and fail to maintain their good run. Only a few manage to break the record and retire undefeated. Below is a list of the greatest undefeated boxers of all time. 5. Edwin Valero (2002 – 2010) Record:   27-0 (27) Although Valero had a tragic end in his boxing career, he had first-round knockouts and fearsome combinations in the ring. "El Terminator" retired with 27 wins and 27 knockouts, an untouchable record. 4. Ricardo Lopez (1985 – 2001) Record: 51-0-1 (38) A boxing legend, Ricardo Lopez was undefeated as a professional and as an amateur. He dominated strawweight and flyweight divisions during his career. And although Ricardo has one draw on his profile, he is a Hall of Famer and a world champion in two weight classes. 3. Joe Calzaghe (1993 – 2008) Record: 46-0 (32) Joe Calzaghe is not so famous but arguably the best British fighter to ever step the ring. He was a super-middleweight and light-he

Longest Standing World Records - Part 1

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The longest-standing world records in Athletics Every sportsman's dream is to break or set a new record in their respective fields. In athletics, some world records are still untouchable despite all the talents that have passed through over the years. 10. Jonathan Edwards – Triple Jump – 22 Years Jonathan is the first man in history to set and break a world record in about 20minutes. It all happened in the same meeting at the world championships. He first jumped past the 18-meter barrier with a jump of 18.16 m (59 feet 7 inches), and then broke the record with the second jump of 18.29 m (60 feet). 9. Javier Sotomayor – High Jump – 24 Years A force to reckon with in the 1990s, Sotomayor was the first high jumper to make an eight feet jump. The record still stands to date. 8. Mike Powell – Long Jump – 26 Years Powell set a new world record in Tokyo at the 1991 World Championships after he had the longest jump of 18.95 m (29 ft 4 1⁄4 in). He is the fourth man in Athletic history to ho