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The Big Show – Year End Special Podcast – Top 15 Stories

2011 was an eventful, and memorable year for sports – especially if you are an Indian sports fan. The World Cup came to town, we were crowned champions and then F1 had its first pit stop in the country. Even otherwise, there were a lot of records that went tumbling, lot of come from behind [...]

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Derby della Madonnina – Experiencing the Milan derby at San Siro

In our continuing pursuit to present fan perspectives from around the globe, we are joined by Mariano Vidal from Argentina, who recently went on a noble journey to Europe to visit all the major stadiums and experience the atmosphere. You can follow his adventures on twitter @marianovidal7. I am a devout soccer follower since I [...]

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Writings on the Wall – If Pak cricketers were on Facebook

Hat Tip: Sujay, Lath, Rajeev There’s only so much to talk about these days. Click on the image to see the full size version. If it still isn’t legible enough, check out the full version here. Errata: Inzy’s opening line should read: Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem (arabic) meaning “In the Name of Allah The Most Magnificent [...]

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Nervous 90′s? Not in Sehwag’s dictionary!

There are conventions, there are unwritten rules, there is that so-called common sense. Then there is Sehwag. Conventions are for the weak hearted; that’s the message we get every time Sehwag bats. He did it again last night, in the ‘virtual semi-final’ against New Zealand. The entire innings had the trademark fearlessness stamped all over, [...]

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Trial of the decade – Vote for the worst fast bowlers of the past 20 years!

Indemnity clause acceptance: Before making this list, we are totally aware of the fact that these are professional athletes that we are making fun of, who are a million times more talented than mocking losers like us can ever be. They have played at the highest level and made the country proud (Ok, we take [...]


 
 

 
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Worst of the Week – Beaten Black & Blue

The best from the world of sports exists as but a contrast to the numerous bummers we love to whine about. Here is the completely subjective bummer list for the week that was, brought to you by the crack team at The Big Show: &...
 
 
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Amazing Arrives – Cinephile’s Guide to the NBA Playoffs

A condensed season draws to a close taking stars in its wake and with open speculation fueled by fans, pundits, viewership, and ticket sales alike whether the way forward is a shortened version of the 82 game season. Ricky Rubi...
 
 
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Gearing up for the Grand Finale – Business end of the Season

” The investments are made. The troops are rallying. The rebels have been culled out. The stage is set. The team is formed. The ambition drives everyone. The finishing line is in sight. Oh yes, it is the business end of t...
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The Unassuming Champion – Farewell Rahul Dravid

It is tough not to feel emotional today. Cricket was not an amusement or pastime when we were growing up. It was not something we watched on TV, read in the papers, followed on the internet; and felt elated or destroyed for a d...
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Dilemma unlimited – Player Cull vs Manager Sack

As incidental is the fact that I write this piece on the day when Roman Abramovich sacks another coach at Stamford Bridge, it is one situation which intrigues me. The more I see it in the field of sports, the dilemma seems ever...
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From the Stands – The Hockey Redemption

From the heart of New Delhi begins the road to redemption for Indian hockey. Four years ago, in a far corner of the globe in Chile, the game hit its lowest ebb. For the first time in over eight decades, the men’s team failed ...
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