RootsAir From Costa Rica, joined Feb 2005, 4180 posts, RR: 44 Posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 2969 times:
Hi fellow a.netters,
Who do you think is the CURRENT best sportsman or sportswoman of the moment ? You don't necessarily have to like the that person but you certainly have a lot of respect for what he or her has achieved. The one peson you'd be ready to bet 1000 bucks for without a doubt
Concerning me, there's only one name I can say, not only because he's amazing sportsman but an amazing person too
Oh and I think he's one of the best in history as well
[Edited 2006-03-25 01:02:17]
A man without the knowledge of his past history,culture and origins is like a tree without roots
AirCop From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 2959 times:
Barry Bonds..T.O..Not.
In Phoenix, Arizona, top sportsmans would have to go to Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks (Baseball) and Steve Nash of the Suns (Basketball). Both do a decent job in the field and outstanding in the community.
LINATHJNX From Italy, joined Sep 2005, 103 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 2932 times:
As I always been involved in gymnastics, almost all my fav sportsmen/women are from gymnastics.
I choose Daniela Silivas from Romania, who performed at a superb level throughout her entire career from 1984 to 1989 (for a gymnast it is long!) but without winning a major world title due to controversial judgement.
Going back to recent Olympic winter games I've been very excited by the gold medal by Giorgio Di Centa in the 50 km cross country skiing, such a tough competition for real athletes.
Airwave From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 1117 posts, RR: 3 Reply 3, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 2925 times:
Antero Niittymaki.
In recent years the safest approach with Philadelphia goaltending has been to wait-and-see. I was on the fence about him for the better part of the season, but after 17 consequtive starts in December and his fantastic showing for Finland in the Winter Olympics, I honestly believe that he is one of the tops of his sport right now and I am very glad Philadelphia has him (and, of course, Forsberg, lol).
When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all.
Sleekjet From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 2045 posts, RR: 24 Reply 7, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 15 hours ago) and read 2888 times:
Well, I don't anyone is as dominating as Tiger Woods. Although I'm not his biggest fan, he's the athlete I simply MUST watch when he's in the hunt for a major.
Matt72033 From United Kingdom, joined May 2005, 1617 posts, RR: 4 Reply 12, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 15 hours ago) and read 2875 times:
hmmmm i think flintoff's one of the luckiest blokes in cricket!
its only been in the last year or so he's started to perform! before that he was given chance after chance! he'd smash about 30 runs in quicktime and then get out! i guess his bowling really carried him!
oh wait no.....i forget! sum how.......Christ only knows how! Ian Bell got an MBE for scoring about 15 runs!.......and he's still in the england side!
CVG72 From United States of America, joined Feb 2006, 161 posts, RR: 1 Reply 15, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 14 hours ago) and read 2858 times:
Airwave From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 1117 posts, RR: 3 Reply 16, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 2840 times:
Airwave From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 1117 posts, RR: 3 Reply 19, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 2808 times:
Quoting Tuffgong (Reply 17): There you go mate, theres some cream cheese on it for ya too
Hahaha! Thanks, just how I like 'em, lol.
Quoting Tuffgong (Reply 17): Ask this again in a few years and I'll have to say Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals.
Yah, that guy is good. I hope *he* gets the Calder this year.
Airwave
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Tuffgong From Canada, joined Jan 2006, 472 posts, RR: 4 Reply 20, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 2804 times:
Quoting Airwave (Reply 19): I hope *he* gets the Calder this year.
oh man he should win it hands down, he's just that much better than crosby, even though he is 2 years older.
Even if Phaneuf wins it I can take the liberty in saying a played two games against him acouple years ago, two bad he's now making millions of $$ and I had to stop living the dream
Airwave From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 1117 posts, RR: 3 Reply 21, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 5 hours ago) and read 2799 times:
Quoting Tuffgong (Reply 20): oh man he should win it hands down, he's just that much better than crosby, even though he is 2 years older.
Personally, I think that we're gonna see Ovey get it because he just plays a much cooler-headed game. It's great to have passion and all, but I remember a point earlier this year when Crosby was not only leading in the G, A, and Pts, but also PIM.
Quoting Tuffgong (Reply 20): Even if Phaneuf wins it I can take the liberty in saying a played two games against him acouple years ago
You played against Phaneuf?! That. Is. Awesome! Lol. Please tell me your team won at least one of the games, lol. Also, just curious, but what position do/did you play?
Quoting Tuffgong (Reply 20): two bad he's now making millions of $$ and I had to stop living the dream
Lol, tell me about it. The money would be nice, but I'm not sure I could cope with the lifestyle. Of course, if that's been your lifestyle all your life, well, there you go, lol.
Airwave
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Tuffgong From Canada, joined Jan 2006, 472 posts, RR: 4 Reply 22, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 2796 times:
Quoting Airwave (Reply 21): You played against Phaneuf?! That. Is. Awesome! Lol. Please tell me your team won at least one of the games, lol. Also, just curious, but what position do/did you play?
ah man we beat them 3-1 and tied them 1-1, I actually almost got in a fight with phaneuf since my roll on the team was to cause shit out on the ice, a Jarkko Ruutu style you can say. I'm a winger, usually on the left side.
Airwave From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 1117 posts, RR: 3 Reply 23, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 2775 times:
Hahaha. Of course, 50 years from now, when the grand kids are running around, you'll be telling them you scored the winning shootout goal after Phaneuf choked right before you...but only after you had beaten the s#!t outta him in the second period, lol.
When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all.
SDLSimme From Sweden, joined Feb 2005, 436 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (7 years 2 months 3 weeks 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 2766 times:
Quoting Tuffgong (Reply 20): Quoting Airwave (Reply 19):
I hope *he* gets the Calder this year.
oh man he should win it hands down, he's just that much better than crosby, even though he is 2 years older.
I might be slightly biased, but I think that NY Ranger's goalie Henrik Lundquist should be a serious candidate for the Calder trophy. He has set a new record for goalie wins during the rookie season and from what I have read in the newspapers, he has been playing well all season, taking the main goalie spot instead of Kevin Weekes.
Back to the original question, I must say that Peter Forsberg is one of my absolute favorites. Have not met him in person, but a friend of mine has, and apparently he is a really nice guy! Very down-to-earth in interwievs too I think.
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