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LPGA 2008 WINNER, INBEE PARK

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GOLF NEWS

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At age 19, Park becomes youngest winner of U.S. Women's Open

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Inbee Park woke up in the middle of the night 10 years ago when she heard cheering from the living room of her tiny apartment outside Seoul.

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Her parents were up at 3:00 a.m. to watch Se Ri Pak become the first South Korean and the youngest winner of the 1998 U.S. Women's Open.

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The 9-year-old girl sat down with them to watch, half asleep, but definitely paying attention.

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"When she made a putt, they were screaming," Park said. "So I really could not sleep."

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Two days later, she placed her tiny hands around a golf club for the first time.

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On Sunday, Park wrapped hands around the biggest trophy in women's golf, capturing the U.S. Women's Open at Interlachen with nearly flawless golf over the final 10 holes as everyone else melted away.

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"I didn't know anything about golf back then, but I was watching her," Park said. "It was very impressive for a little girl. I just thought that I could do it, too."

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Two weeks shy of her 20th birthday, Park replaced Pak as the youngest U.S. Women's Open champion. She pulled away with crucial putts on three straight holes -- two birdies and one par -- early on the back nine and added a final birdie for a 2-under 71 and a four-shot victory over Helen Alfredsson.

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Park was the only player in the final nine groups to break par. She finished at 9-under 283 and earned $585,000, then got soaked at the end of a sunny afternoon when Jeong Jang and I.K. Kim rushed onto the green and doused her with beer.

"Really, I can't believe I just did this, especially with all these big names on the trophy that have been very, very successful with the golf," Park said, gazing at the silver championship trophy. "Hopefully, I'll put a couple of my names on there. It will be great."

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One for all, and all for golf
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Lee Elder broke the colour barrier at Augusta National

Just 25 years ago, Lee Elder broke the colour barrier at Augusta National, becoming the first black man to compete in the Masters. Only in recent years have many private clubs have started opening their doors to minorities.
Women too, have been treated as if they were second-class citizens, discouraged from playing on weekends and assigned to play instead on 'Ladies Days' - even in the post-Title IX era.

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Thankfully, the face of golf has changed dramatically over the last decade. Minorities and women have more opportunities in the game than ever before. Greater social awareness, gender equity and a young, multi-ethnic star named Tiger Woods have helped make golf more accessible and more diverse.

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Best of all minorities and women are taking leadership roles in the game. But opening up the game has also made it less financially elitist, and as such, golf has become the game of the masses.
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Greater social awareness, gender equity and a young, multi-ethnic star named Tiger Woods have helped make golf more accessible and more diverse. The recent 2000 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida attracted more than 50,000 attendees from 78 countries buying products and services from 1,600 exhibitors. The show was spread out over 670,0000 net square feet at the Colossal Orange County Convention Centre.

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The show has grown from 5,000 visitors 25 years ago. This year's eclectic mix of visitors included 70s rocker Alice Cooper and NASCAR champion Dale Jarrett as well as professional golfers Phil Esposito and Jim McMahon.

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Although changes are taking place on the golf course, not much happens by way of new fangled inventions in the golf world. New balls and new clubs make their entrances but the shape and size stay the same so to capitalize on the emergence of new players - manufacturers are entering the e-commerce market.

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Golf balls are a $1.5 billion (US) business worldwide. By 2004, online sporting goods are expected to reach $4 billion, according to one study. But that would still represent only 5.2 percent percent of the $77 billion sporting goods industry.

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Anybody who is somebody in the multi-billion dollar business of golf-related products attends these conventions - in much the same way as anybody at all can be found on the links these days.

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SPORTS QUOTES

Quotes from "Just Let Me Play" by Charlie Sifford

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"All I ever wanted to do is play." -Charlie Sifford

"I have always had a great deal of admiration for Charlie Sifford...he has made himself a symbol that has inspired young black golfers of this country and the world - past, present and future. Probably more that any other single individual, Charlie paved the way and made life in professional golf so much easier for the others of his race who have followed and will follow him. I wish him nothing but the very best." - Arnold Palmer

"Golf, Jackie Robinson...and a great one." - Tom Watson

"I have such admiration for this man. I take my hat off to him...The hypocrisy that Charlie had to put up with!...Yet I don't find Charlie bitter, I find him compassionate. I have a great love and empathy for Charlie. I've seen an improvement in golf's stance toward blacks, and Charlie has played a significant role in that improvement." - Gary Player

"The pain, suffering and sacrifice experienced by Mr. Sifford in being a lonely pioneer for black golfers on PGA Tour will never be forgotten by me. His success and personal conduct will provide a blueprint and inspiration for myself and other aspiring black tour players." - Tiger Woods

"It's a lot easier now for a black player that it was when Charlie was trying to pioneer. To all of us players, it didn't make any difference what color he was. He(will be) remembered as the first black player to win a PGA tournament." - Gene Littler

"I have to take my hat off to Charlie Sifford. I praise God that he had the heart to do what he did. I couldn't have done it. He's a great man and he's been a friend to me. He's done a hell of a job, not only for blacks but for golf." - Jim Dent

"When any black is making his mark in a sport or profession, black people are aware of it. Charlie stands out. He was like a hero to blacks." - Willie McCovey

"Charlie was a pioneer in professional golf and I admire him so much that words cannot express it. I would love to be able to follow on to the senior title." - Curly Neal

"Like Bannister in the four minute mile, Charlie's the one who broke the barrier." - Don January

"I'm sure it hasn't been easy for Charlie. He's worked hard to get where he's gotten. I'm very happy that he's accomplished what he has." - Art Wall

"If it wasn't for (Charlie) and Teddy Rhodes, it would have been a longer period of time before blacks could enter (golf). I'm sure that it ate inside that they couldn't play in a lot more tournaments and couldn't stay (in some) places when they first started..It had to take a strong will." - Mike Fetchik

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WINTER SPORT: DOG MUSHING

WINTER SPORTS QUOTES

Uncommon Winter Sports Anyone Can Try
Posted Jan. 10, 2008, at 1 p.m.

When the mountains have been fattened by their winter coating of snow, consider slipping on your own extra layer and heading to the hills. But you can forgo the pricey ski-lift ticket and the mega-resort crowds — there are plenty of winter sports that don't require you to follow in someone else's ski tracks.

Hut-to-Hut Skiing

If sleeping in a snow cave or flimsy tent isn't your idea of a cozy winter night, don't worry, you can still achieve a snug night's sleep in the mountains; several states maintain chains of backcountry huts to which skiers can spend a weekend or a week connecting. The most well known are Colorado's 10th Mountain Division Hut Association's dwellings — 29 cabins, all at 9,700 feet or higher. And don't let the designation "hut" fool you — while none have running water and only a few have solar-powered lighting, some shelters border on the stately. Multi-roomed, impressive structures, these huts are hardly the skimpy lean-tos their title implies. Nevertheless, most are deep into the Colorado Rocky Mountains' backcountry, so a visit to one isn't for beginners. Guides are available — check the Hut Association site for information.

Dog Mushing

Because Alaska is home of the Iditarod, the longest sled dog race in the world, it's no surprise that the state furnishes plenty of opportunities for novices to dog mush. But you won't need to raise your own team of huskies to enjoy a ride on a 12-dog open sleigh — numerous racers offer rides and tours as a way to supplement the costs of breeding and raising race dogs. Many tours are interactive, meaning you'll receive a lesson in dog mushing and then drive your own team. If that's too much to take on, enjoy the crisp air and views of Mt. McKinley from the back of the sled on a guided day trip. Dog mushing is ubiquitous in Alaska, but some of the most scenic spots are several hours north of Anchorage in Denali National Park. You can find information on tours at Sled Dog Central.

Skijoring

If you enjoy skate-skiing and own a dog with excess energy, consider learning to skijor during your next mountain romp. In this sport, skiers are harnessed to and pulled by a dog — horses and reindeer also pull but it's more of a spectator sport — along a groomed ski trail. It does take a little bit of equipment, but many ski-rental shops can hook you up with a harness, line and belt.
While any groomed Nordic trails that allow dogs will suffice, Idaho boasts 13 separate trail systems, and unless you're around a major resort you're likely to have plenty of elbow room. Located two hours north of Boise, off of the scenic Highway 55, the new Tamarack Resort will host the Iditarod McPaws Ski Jouring event. Participants will learn to skijor on Tamarack's 35 km of Nordic trails and have the option to participate in a 5-km race.

Ice Fishing

It might not get your heart rate up, and it requires little more than a pole and an auger (and the constitution of a woolly mammoth), but ice fishing has become a sport popular with winter vacationers. As such, you no longer have to huddle over a hole in the cold wind. Fish houses — portable structures built on the ice — have popped up all over popular ice fishing spots. Structures vary from four walls to a carpeted cabin with bunks, heaters and a bathroom.
For the largest ice-fishing celebration, check out Tip-Up Town U.S.A., a winter festival held on the icy surface of Michigan's Lake Houghton. Drawing nearly 40,000 participants, the family-friendly event takes place over the last two weeks of January and began as a celebration of the ice-fishing community that sprung up every winter.

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CHEERLEADER QUOTES

The referees have always been blind, it's our job to make them deaf.

In any other sport, if you miss the catch all you lose is the ball.

Players: A vital part of any sporting event, they entertain the crowd in the intervals between timeouts so the cheerleaders can take a well-earned break.

Any man can hold a girl's hand, but only the elite can hold her feet.

Cheerleaders know that pyramids were not built in Egypt.

I don't play the field - I rule the sidelines.

Simply because we do not run across goal lines, slam dunk basketballs, or hit home runs, doesn't mean we can't change the score.

If cheerleading got any easier, it would be called football.

I'm not a cheerleader. I'm an athletic supporter.

It's hard to be humble when you can jump, stunt, and tumble!

Flying is the second best thrill to cheerleaders; being caught is the first.

You know you're a cheerleader when you have to yell, kick, and scream to get what you want.

Wimps lift weights, cheerleaders lift people.

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SOCCER QUOTES

There are plenty of managers today who, apart from their football-related knowledge, have some sense of humor. Even if they don't, their intended-to-be-serious quotes often end up hilarious.
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In any case, I will try to cover some of those famous, witty or unintentionally funny quotes here.
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Bill Shankly: One of the most successful managers in Liverpool's history also came up with some witty stuff.
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"There's only two teams in Liverpool: Liverpool and Liverpool Reserves."
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"At a football club, there's a holy trinity—the players, the manager and the supporters. Directors don't come into it. They are only there to sign the cheques."

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Sir Alex Ferguson: Sir Alex has won everything there is to win in England, and yet he has this burning desire to win more. In his twenty-odd years at Manchester United, he, too, has come up with some verbal gems.
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"They come out with the ‘English are so strong, we’re terrible in the air, we can’t do this, we can’t do that.’ Then they beat you 3-0?
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“He could start a row in an empty house.”

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Arsene Wenger: "The professor" has had his share of controversies and makes some incredibly witty comments in trying times. Sometimes, his comments are quite hilarious, even though he never intended them to be!

"Everyone thinks they have the prettiest wife at home!"
This in response to Sir Alex Ferguson's warnings that Arsenal would crack under pressure and that Manchester United had been the best team in the league that year—despite the fact that they were second.
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"I'm very excited with this team because they are 'playerish'—if there is such a word—they love to play."
Wenger's trying to show that he is French.
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"Footballistically speaking..."
Inventing words is clearly not Wenger's forte...but this one is not bad!

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Jose Mourinho: Jose Mourinho is someone who is made for entertaining the press. He has the charm and the arrogance with the right mixture (for the neutrals, of course!) and will always be remembered in England for his very inventive quotes.
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"Please don't call me arrogant, but I'm European champion and I think I'm a special one."
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"I would love an Aston Martin, but, if you ask me, £1m for an Aston Martin, I tell you, you are crazy because they cost £250,000."
Jose trying to say, very illustratively, that Chelsea will not overpay for anyone... nice joke!
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"If you ask me if I jump with happiness when I know Mr Poll is our referee? No."
Jose is clearly letting Graham Poll know what he thinks of him!
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"For me, pressure is bird flu. I'm feeling a lot of pressure with the problem in Scotland. It's not fun and I'm more scared of it than football."
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"As we say in Portugal, they (Spurs) brought the bus and they left the bus in front of the goal."
Illustrating that Spurs defended rather staunchly against Chelsea to claim a draw.

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Kevin Keegan: "KK" is probably the best at these "quotes." He has sent too many people into hysterical laughter with his outrageously funny quotes. You probably get the point by now!
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"That would have been a goal if it wasn't saved."
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"It's like a toaster, the ref's shirt pocket. Every time there's a tackle, up pops a yellow card."
Using creative visualization to describe a "card happy" referee.
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"Chile have three options—they could win or they could lose."
Lost count there I guess!
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"In some ways, a cramp is worse than having a broken leg."
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"Luis Figo is totally different to David Beckham, and vice-versa."
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"The tide is very much in our court now."
I wonder how tennis players would survive in KK's world!
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"England have the best fans in the world and Scotland's fans are second-to-none."
King Kevin... Nobody can beat that quote!