Sports - 29 April 2007

An undefeated record or quality of opposition? Many cite Rocky Marciano's 49-0 record as proof positive that he was the greatest heavyweight ever. But what great champions wouldn't have been 49-0 against that opposition? Conversely, Muhammad Ali's opposition was devastating from stem to stern. A collection of beautiful boxers and devastating sluggers. I'm not so sure Rocky would have retired undefeated if he'd had to face the likes of Sonny Liston, George Foreman, Larry Holmes or Joe Frazier. Heck, Jimmy Ellis, Jimmy Young, Ron Lyle, George Chuvalo and Earnie Shavers could have made it a rough night for Rocky. Everyone else did, why not they?

The Rock was a great fighter, but he fought during one of the weakest stretches in the division's history. Charles, Louis, Walcott and Moore were all old men, well past their respective primes.

So I ask you, what is more important in determining greatness? Opposition or an undefeated record? Thanks all for listening to my bs!

2007-04-29 08:26:27 · 4 answers · asked by douglas c 3 in Boxing

because I didn't see him tap and those rib shots looked like they hurt like hell.

2007-04-29 08:25:56 · 4 answers · asked by Lee Edward 1 in Martial Arts

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2007-04-29 08:25:02 · 14 answers · asked by inside and out 1 in Football (American)

2007-04-29 08:24:49 · 9 answers · asked by screwdriver 1 in Baseball

Ok, we all know magicmarker is a loser who has no life and is bothering all us WWE fans. But the question is, what are WE going to do about this? This is just a thought. Give my question a star if you think magicmarker should leave Yahoo or at least this section. If so then everyone report him on one of his stupid questions/answers. (it won't be that hard to find one, just look for the word "dorky") Thanks for your time, and bye magicmarker, hope you get a life soon!

2007-04-29 08:21:52 · 16 answers · asked by The HeartBreak Kid (PAC SUCKS) 3 in Wrestling

I'm looking mostly for past NBA players, current players won't do it for me.

2007-04-29 08:18:16 · 14 answers · asked by powderlovinbluedevil 4 in Basketball

2007-04-29 08:16:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Basketball

2007-04-29 08:12:02 · 10 answers · asked by turkplyr619 1 in Football (American)

2007-04-29 08:09:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cricket

"The preparatory position of the body is very important to the jump shot and even at this point there is debate over foot position. Players are often told to square up toward the basket, even though it is commonly thought that a slightly staggered stance, rather than a completely square stance, facilitates a better jump shot. If the dominate foot is placed a little in front of the other foot, it is thought that the body will be more stable and better aligned. Ideally the ball, wrist, elbow, and shoulder should be on a plane aligned with the basket, and it is argued that this is best done in a staggered or homolateral stance rather than a completely squared stance."

2007-04-29 08:05:11 · 3 answers · asked by Mistah Mistah 2 in Basketball

Three rats are sitting at the bar talking bragging about their bravery and toughness.

The first says, "I'm so tough, once I ate a whole bagful of rat poison!"

The second says, "Well I'm so tough, once I was caught in a rat trap and I bit it apart!"

Then the third rat gets up and says, "Later guys, I'm off home to harass Ronaldinho!!

LOL

2007-04-29 08:00:22 · 12 answers · asked by G?ld?n ang?l 5 in FIFA World Cup (TM)

2007-04-29 07:55:11 · 4 answers · asked by tareian L 1 in Football (American)

2007-04-29 07:52:52 · 3 answers · asked by shoyoyo1944 1 in Cricket

2007-04-29 07:52:33 · 8 answers · asked by RAMON C 2 in Cricket

???

2007-04-29 07:50:26 · 6 answers · asked by Dawar K 1 in Basketball

We have seen so many teams like Sri Lanka, Australia etc. who won World Cups & in the years that immediately followed, they were in top form and went on unbeaten streak for years. The less fortunate teams who didn't win have always been inconsistent & struggled to be a top-class team.

What in your opinion is the significance of the World Cup & why winning the World Cup could make teams into cricketing superpowers?

2007-04-29 07:45:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cricket

2007-04-29 07:44:25 · 8 answers · asked by sajil d 1 in Cricket

My sister has just moved on to a farm with her fiancee in Devon, UK. She has asked me to help out with pest control as they have seeds to be planting as well as chickens, and I have always been keen on target shooting (.22 only).

Bearing this in mind, which gun should I go for- a .22 air rifle, so I don't have to worry about licensing, a .22 rifle, so I'd have to get a firearms license, or a small-bore shotgun (shotgun license).

I imagine my main targets would be crows, foxes and maybe rabbits? Any advice? Thanks!

PS, whilst I was of average merit at target shooting I've never shot outdoors or over 25 yards- keep this in mind with humane kills/ accuracy!

Thanks

2007-04-29 07:41:00 · 18 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Hunting

I guess they've said that the minute he acts up they'll release him, but still... it seems a chancy thing? Will we fans be cursing Coach B this season instead of praising him?

2007-04-29 07:38:41 · 12 answers · asked by dk 4 in Football (American)

2007-04-29 07:36:54 · 18 answers · asked by dani m 1 in Baseball

I want an inexpensive, easy to use, and durable sailboat. I am a beginner and want to buy a sailboat. I want to buy one that wont capsize very easily and is cheap. I want one that can sit 2-4 people. I also want to know the price if possible and where i could find one to buy in Jacksonville, Florida (if possible). Thanks!

2007-04-29 07:32:57 · 6 answers · asked by gaahgasjhagshjkgahksjaghjks 2 in Water Sports

when it comes to umpires why some fans think umpires are "Always" pardenable?-.
.its Unbeleivabe,isn't it?
plz explain why everybody "submissive "
towards Umpires?

Why humans sooo scared to stand tall against >
BIG BAD BEAST?..I mean ..("Unjust")

how come they always get away with these crimes?
Does World Cup "sporting event ...or....
Gambling Event...?

.Any Human umpire subjected to Bribes .
Honestly do you think umpires are "Sin-less"pure Souls?
i mean Noble?
Bad weather ,bad weather, bad umpiring..etc & etc..
What's wrong with these people?
Are they Invertabrates?(spineless)
Unbeleivably Submissive?
They were even in hurry to "finish-off"
the final with "bad light"
isn't it fishy..my dear friend?

2007-04-29 07:32:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cricket

2007-04-29 07:26:23 · 8 answers · asked by Vijay_Srini 3 in Cricket

2007-04-29 07:24:49 · 3 answers · asked by Sore Sport 1 in Football (American)

i dont. they shoulf have traded down for either joe thomas or gaines adams. dont answer if ur not a lions fan, cuz thats just stupid and u would just talk about how bad they are

2007-04-29 07:23:04 · 7 answers · asked by MItch 2 in Football (American)

Yankee Tim Hendryx hit 2 OUT of the park homers on June 20 1917 vs Boston Red Sox.
Benny Kauff hit 2 in Game 4 of the 1917 World Series.
Did anyone else hit 2 or more in a game in 1917 ?
Is there a reference book with these records?
I bought the SABR home run encyclopedia,but the stats do no reveal the answer to this question.

2007-04-29 07:18:11 · 3 answers · asked by Brother Jim 1 in Baseball

Schilling - Win
Beckett - Win
Dice K - Win
Wakefiled - Loss
Tavarez - Loss


This pattern is gonna get old quick. Bring up Lester already.....he was never injured ffs, he had Cancer!!

2007-04-29 07:06:39 · 14 answers · asked by Ballzy 6 in Baseball

I think he'll do well in New England

2007-04-29 06:58:05 · 9 answers · asked by Red Sawx ® 6 in Football (American)

1 - 10 no 1 being the best no 10 being the worst. Out these former and current world havyweight champions, in no particular order Ray Mercer, Wladimir Klitschko, Tim Witherspoon, Buster Douglas, Frank Bruno, Hasim Rahman, Ruslan Chagaev, Gerrie Coetzee, Tony Tucker, Oleg Maskaev

2007-04-29 06:57:57 · 11 answers · asked by baz75 6 in Boxing

after losing theworldcup i think the palyers reached their homes. i think newzealand looks a better team than proteas in neutral grounds and slow pitches. but southafrica has to do something with their batting. they dont have the killer instinct like aussies . i think they dont have a quality spinner . they should replace john botha in peterson robin place

2007-04-29 06:55:31 · 4 answers · asked by karthik r 1 in Cricket