Top 10 Countries with Highest Olympics Gold Medals

The Olympics are an international sporting event that lets the top athletes in the world an opportunity to participate against one another on the world stage. Olympic is a sign of unity among theworld Olympics. Olympics initiated from a city of Greece Athens on 8th century BC. It is the crucial event over the world. In this Athlete from every country participate amid each other after 4 years for the decorum, honor, respect and Wrath for their county and nation. Olympics get a hold of all the nations together under the shade of this event. There is both the summer and winter Olympics which cater fordifferent sports.

Top 10 Countries with Highest Olympics Gold Medals

1). United States:

Gold Medals of Best Short Distance Runner Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt is Jamaica born sprinter specializing on 100 m and 200 m distances and 4 x 100 relays. This 25 years old runner (2011) broke a 100 m world record on 31 May 2008 with his 1.7 m/s speed and final time 9.72 s at the Reebok Grand Prix, New York City. For athletes are gold medals especially from Olympic Games something extra. And Bolt got 3 in 2008 at Olympic Games in Beijing at 100 m, 200 m and 4 x 100 relay. The same triumph performed in Berlin World Championships in 2009. We are looking forward to the next Olympic Games in 2012.

Tennis Game and Racquet Evolution

As by history of any sport, it is hard exactly to say when was tennis invented. Most sources says that it was French monks in the 11th or 12th century who played something similar to todays tennis. To comparison to todays tennis, instead of racquets, they used they own hands. Later, it was wooden paddle, that was used. In 14th century, players had begun using racquets that are near to todays, built from strings made of gut bound in a wooden frame. Later, the the basic material for construction of racquets, became graphite. Since first usage of graphite, the new racquets are constructed to be lighter on weight. Producers are trying to use many new materials like ceramics, fiber or titanium, but the final products if always a composite with graphite.

Elite Runners at Vienna City Marathon 2011

Two days remaining until the start of the Vienna City Marathon 2011. The runners start their journey at 9 o’clock on April 17. This year marathon will feature top list runners around the world including the most known elite runners. There is more than 32,000 runners registered for this marathon, the costs of organization were about 2,2 mil. EUR, all what is remaining to do is a good weather;)

Haile Gebrselassie (Ethiopia)

Paul Kirui (Kenia)

Isaac Macharia (Kenia)

Shadrack Kiplagat (Kenia)

Gelila Getaneh (Ethiopia)

Fauja Singh Earned a Place in Guiness World Book of Records as the 100-year-old Marathon Runner

This 100-year old marathon runner from India completed classical 42195 km distance on Sunday (10/16/2011) at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. He finished his route after more than eight hours of fight with himself. Fauja Singh result was better as he expected, his plan was about 9 hours. Most people do not understand what it is 8 hours on marathon route. You have to run a marathon to understand it. Fauja Singh speaks only Panjabi, is vegetarian and lives in Great Britain. What is interesting is that word Fauja meanssoldier, so without a doubt, we will see him again.

Li Na is the first Asian to win a Grand Slam

Li Na achieved a personal dream and changed Chinese sports history Saturday at the French Open.

Li beat defending champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy, 6-4, 7-6 (0) to take the women’s title at Roland Garros, becoming the first Chinese player to win a Grand Slam singles trophy.

5 Craziest Golfing Outfits Ever Worn to a Major Tournament

Perhaps no other professional sport allows its professional players to express themselves through their attire as golf. Sometimes this can lead to the occasional suave appearance but more often than not it is a disaster. Unlike most sports, uniforms are not enforced and this means some players have taken it upon themselves to stand out from the crowd.

Golf and fashion are two entities that you never expected to find accompanying one another, and as you can see from the fun and unique outfits below, they probably won’t, ever.

John Daly

John Daly is a loveable and eccentric character who always brightens up any event he attends. As you can see, he looks like he has borrowed his trousers from a nearby circus.

Ian Poulter

5 Reasons Why You Should Care about the NBA Lockout

The ongoing NBA lockout has so far resulted in the cancellation of a preseason and the first 100 games of the regular season. If an agreement is not reached between the players association and the owners, it is likely the NBA commissioner will be forced to cancel two more weeks of the regular season – about 102 additional games – setting the start date for the season at November 28th.

It’s easy to look at the lockout from the outside and look down on quibbling millionaires (or in some cases, billionaires). However, the lockout is about much more than the checks of a few hundred players. Here are five broader reasons why you should care:
Jobs
The NBA generates about $3 billion a year – that’s a lot of soft pretzels! Not all of it is players’ salaries, though. There is such a thing as “basketball related income”; in fact, that’s the actual reason why the NBA is locked out. This related income refers to the arenas and the vendors in those arenas, and as long as the NBA is locked out those places cannot function. CNN reported on the ways in which local shops and venues have already been affected.

Economic Impact
Hugely popular franchises like the Chicago Bulls pull in fans from both their franchise cities and surrounding areas. Chicago hotels that would normally accommodate these travelling fans stand to lose millions if the season doesn’t start soon. Earlier this year when the Bulls made the playoffs, that alone brought 30 million into the Chicago economy.

TV Revenue
Networks that broadcast NBA games stand to lose incredible amounts of ad revenue money – as much as $1.25 billion according to Adweek. That figure is based on the loss of an entire season, and though the sides can’t seem to agree on anything, it’s not likely that the entire season will be flushed away. Who wants to watch sports TV when there aren’t any sports on? Not willing to shed a tear for the networks? Without basketball to fill the schedule, you’ll be forced to watch terrible reruns of cancelled shows!

Cheerleaders

What will we do without the Luvabulls, Laker Girls, Pacemates and A-Town Dancers?

Increased Time
When the NFL lockout was happening earlier this year, there was a genuine concern about the safety of the nation. NFL star Ray Lewis put it this way:

“Do this research if we don’t have a season — watch how much evil, which we call crime, watch how much crime picks up, if you take away our game. There’s too many people that live through us, people live through us. Yeah, walk in the streets, the way I walk the streets, and I’m not talking about the people you see all the time.”

An ongoing lockout will likely result in a rise in rampant and unchecked crime in the streets. So if you don’t want to get stuck for your paper in a dark alley, you better hope the season starts again. And quick.

Hilarious Goal Celebration!

If this video is anything to go by, goal celebrations have certainly come a long way since Roger Milla wiggled his hips down by the corner flag. Apparently a good ol’ slide or dance isn’t good enough anymore, this team literally choreographed a minute long goal celebration with Björnsson casting an imaginary fishing rod before ‘reeling in’ team-mate Daníel Laxdal. Damn kids in Iceland have nothing better to do.

This Weeks Top 5 Expected NFL Blowouts

With week six fast approaching, we take a look at the top 5 NFL blowout games we are likely to see on Sunday. If you’re getting ready to make your NFL picks this weekend, I would suggest you consider looking at one of these five games for an easy win. Just remember, if you lose, don’t hold me to it!

Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers

With Ben Roethlisberger back on the team and Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy making his first NFL start, this is likely to be a lopsided battle. The spread is at 14 points and I would be surprised if the Steelers aren’t able to easily cover that. We’ll have to wait and see if Big Ben comes out of the gates a bit rusty or not, but there no doubt in my mind the Steelers D will be tormenting Cleveland’s young QB all day long. Steelers should have a big win here on Sunday.

San Diego Chargers vs St. Louis Rams

5 Most Significant Injuries Going Into the 2010 NFL Season

In no particular order, we take a look at the 5 most significant injuries NFL teams will face as they embark into the 2010 season. The past few weeks of pre-season football have definitely brought light to a few players who injuries leave their teams wondering how big of an impact they will have on the fast approaching season. Check out our picks for the top 5 most significant injuries of the 2010 NFL season:

Byron Leftwich, Pittsburgh Steelers

With Ben Roethlisberger guaranteed to miss the first 4 games of the season, the quarterback battle in Pittsburgh has been between veteran Byron Leftwich and Steelers fifth round pick in 2008, Dennis Dixon. Leftwich, now sidelined with a potentially serious knee injury after Thursday’s game against the Carolina Panthers, has give way Dennis Dixon starting off the season. Although Dixon has quite a pair of legs on him, his poor performance last week could spell trouble for Pittsburgh as they look to keep their heads above water until Big Ben returns in week 5.

Elvis Dumervil, Denver Broncos

Top 10 “Big Play” NFL Defensive Players

It’s no doubt that big defensive plays in the NFL can quickly change the complex of a game and help spark a team’s offense when they are struggling. In week 14, we saw a great example of this as the Pittsburgh Steelers went on to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23 to 7. The Bengals took an early lead in the game to go up 7-0. With the Steelers offense unable to put any points on the board, Troy Polamalu broke the ice with a 45 yard interception return for a touchdown. This play single handedly changed the entire complexion of the game and put an end to any offensive hopes Carson Palmer and the Bengals had. This play was followed by another pick six on Carson Palmer by Pittsburgh’s LaMarr Woodley as well as a 2nd interception by Polamalu to seal the victory for the Steelers. We are likely to see more of the same from Polamalu in next week’s big match up against the AFC East New York Jets.

Troy Polamalu is certainly one of the most notably defensive players in the league today, but he isn’t the only one making these type of game changing plays. Lets take a look at the top 10 defensive players in the league who are known for their ability to make game changing plays that can alter anyNFL predictions you may have had.

Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers

Years Played: 8
Career Tackles: 392
Career Sacks: 8.0
Career Interceptions: 26

Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears

3 Best Quarterback Options for the San Francisco 49ers

It’s been a rough decade for Niners fans. The San Francisco 49ers have not made it to the playoffs since 2002, back when Jeff Garcia was quarterback. It seems like every year the Niners will finally make a run for the playoffs, but the Niners have not managed to pull it together. The 2010 Seattle Seahawks were the first team in NFL history to make it to the playoffs with a losing record. With that being said, if the 49ers can post a winning record in 2011, they have a shot at making the playoffs.

The Niners made the right choice by firing head coach Mike Singletary after being eliminated in 2010, but the next key position that needs to be filled is quarterback. Both Troy Smith and Alex Smith are not the answers at the quarterback position, the best choice is to trade for a veteran or franchise quarterback. Let’s take a look at the 3 best quarterbacks the Niners should consider. As always, Superbowl Odds are provided by BetUS.

Donovan McNabb

Donovan McNabb is currently under contract with the Washington Redskins, but after his down year last season, there is a good chance the Redskins will release him to save money in the 2011 season. If he’s not released, the Niners will probably have to give up a fourth or fifth round pick, which is well worth it.

Some say McNabb has lost his step, but if he’s supported with a strong offensive cast, he could thrive in the familiar West Coast offense that Jim Harbaugh be implementing this off-season. Even the Niners players are excited to add Donovan McNabb to the roster. In an interview on the T.Ocho Show, tight end Vernon Davis says “Oh man – I’d love to catch some passes from Donovan McNabb.”

Kevin Kolb

Kevin Kolb of the Philadelphia Eagles has been a popular candidate for the Niners throughout this season. Just like McNabb, Kevin Kolb is familiar with the West Coast offense that will be established in the off season. At 26 years old, Kolb can be the franchise quarterback the Niners have been looking for.

Kevin Kolb’s track record in the NFL has been very limited, playing in the shadows of Michael Vick during the 2010 season. The lack of experience, and high price tag make this somewhat of a gamble for the Niners. It is rumored that the Eagles will ask for two first round picks in exchange for Kolb, which is absurb for a player that has proved nothing in the NFL.

Kyle Orton

Kyle Orton of the Denver Broncos is a cheaper alternative to Kevin Kolb. Orton is couple years older than Kolb at 28, with much more NFL experience, and a strong skill set. Although the Denver Broncos record suffered in 2010,  winning only 3 of 13 games when Orton was the quarterback. Orton’s numbers were strong throwing for over 3,600 yards and 20 touchdowns in just 13 games, posting a career-high 87.5 passer rating. Orton is a solid pocket passer, similar to Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, and not a huge threat on the run. This matches up perfectly with the West Coast offense that will be ready for the Niners 2011 season.

The biggest concern for the Niners is that Orton’s big numbers don’t translate to wins. Yes, he put up big numbers in the 2010 season, but his record as quarterback was 3-10. Also, rumors have said the Broncos are asking for a second-round pick in exchange for Orton, this is a high price tag for a Orton.

Whether the Niners pick up McNabb as a temporary solution, or Kolb as a franchise Quarterback, they need to make a move quick. McNabb is my #1 choice to take the Niners to the playoffs, and hopefully the Super Bowl in 2011.

Top 10 Loudest NFL Football Stadiums

With the 2011 NFL Playoffs in full swing, we at Crazy Amigo decided to take a look at the top 10 NFL stadiums currently standing. When most people think of the loudest football stadiums/teams in the NFL, teams like the San Francisco 49ers usually don’t come mind. Instead, we think of teams like the Seattle Seahawks at Quest field and the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Whether you attribute all the noise to the intensity of the fanbase or to the design of the stadium, there is no question these 10 stadiums make it tough for any visiting team. While teams who play in domes are usually considered to have the loudest stadiums, there are other considerable factors we used to determine the loudest stadiums including average attendance, decibel level, and the amount of forced false starts.

So whether you’re gearing up for betting on the Superbowl at BETUS or are just watching the game with some friends around the house, it will be insteresting to see how these top 10 loudest stadiums play a roll in the rest of the playoffs. Check out the 10 videos below and to see these ear pounding stadiums in action.

10. Washington Redskins @ FedEx Field

This video is a great example of why FedEx field has been documented around the league by both

5 of the Most Memorable Uppercuts in History

The old days of Sega Genesis Mortal Combat and Street Fighter uppercuts knocking the opponent into the screen above have slowly came to an end. The two games have created the game on newer consoles like the Wii, XBOX 360 and PS3 however they haven’t had a huge success as they did in the past with less gaming platforms were available. The games have been redone with better fatalities and even created a Mortal Combat VS DC Universe.

But, it is time to turn back to reality. The reality of waking up not knowing where you are, how you got there and wondering why people keep hovering over you in your face trying to ask first grade questions. There is a brief insight into what it feels like to wake up from being knocked out, here are some of the top uppercuts in boxing and MMA throughout history.

5. This boxer puts the uppercut – TO HIMSELF!

Top 10 NCAA Tournament Coaches of All Time

Right now, basketball conference tournaments are going on all over the country, which is as clear a sign as any that March Madness has begun! Since there aren’t any super strong teams this year, this years NCAA tournament is going to be an exciting one so be sure to get the latest NCAA Basketball Odds found at BetUS. Stars will rise and fall as the Big Dance begins, and all along the way, the quality of coaching will guide some teams to victory and others to defeat. Because coaching has such a significant impact on how far a team goes in the NCAA, it’s worth taking a look back and reviewing the top 10 best NCAA tournament coaches of all time.

Jim Boeheim

At number 10 is Jim Boeheim. He’s spent 25 years at Syracuse, where he started out as a player and worked his way up to head coach. Along the way, he racked up three Final Four finishes and one national title.

Jim Calchoun

At number 9 is Jim Calchoun. He’s coached UConn for decades and racked up 45 tournament wins, three Final Four appearances, and two national championships along the way.

Tom Izzo

At number 8 is Tom Izzo. The head of Michigan State, he has taken his team to the Final Four six times and led them to one national championship in 2000. Through him, Michigan State also has 35 tourney wins.

Rick Pitino

At number 7 is Rick Pitino. He’s taken Louisville, Kentucky, and Providence to the Final Four and has five Final Four appearances and one national championship under his belt, along with 38 wins in the Big Dance.

Denny Crum

At number 6 is Denny Crum. Although his record today isn’t nearly as known as it once was, he did rack up 43 tourney wins along with six appearances at the Final Four and two national championships when he was at the helm of Louisville.

Roy Williams

At number 5 is Roy Williams. Since he switched to coaching North Carolina in 2003, he has taken the team to three appearances in the Final Four and two national championships; not bad for a job change.

Dean Smith

At number 4 is Dean Smith. Trained in Kansas, he took his magic to North Carolina, where he led his team to 65 tourney wins, 11 appearances in the Final Four, and two national championships over 36 years.

Bobby Knight

At number 3 is Bobby Knight. Regardless of his reputation as a tantrum-prone and sometimes abusive coach, his work at Indiana will go down in memory, as he took the team to the Final Four five times and to the top three times over his 30 year career there.

Mike Krzyzewski

At number 2 is Mike Krzyzewski, whose name is synonymous with Duke. Over the last 30 years there, he’s established the all time record for 77 wins in the Big Dance, along with 11 trips to the Final Four and four trophies at the top.

John Wooden

At the top of the list is John Wooden. Although he has passed away and the game is arguably different today than it was in his time, he did take the Bruins to 10 national titles, which no coach has met since his time. And for that, he easily tops the list.

Favorite Training Splits for Men

Exercise is one of the most important parts of maintaining a good lifestyle. Not only will staying active keep you healthy, but it will also boost your confidence and physical appearance. However, developing a good physic requires that you work out all of the muscles in your body as well as maintaining a solid cardiovascular routine. While people opt to work out their entire body in one session, this can take all day and burn out your body. Instead, maximize your workout by creating a split routine. Split routines let you focus on individual muscles, which will not only save you time, but also allow for a fast recovery.

The first thing to consider when designing your split is how often you will workout. Some people go to the gym every day, while others will only go four times a week. Depending on the number of days you go, you may choose to do splits based on two-day cycles or splits based on three-day cycles. They key in planning your split routine is giving your muscles enough time to heal without neglecting your cardiovascular exercises.

Two-day Split

If you are planning a two-day split, it is likely you will be repeating it two or three times a week. Thus, a good split would involve working out your upper body one day and your lower body the next. For your upper body workout, you will want to exercise your chest, shoulders, biceps and triceps. On your lower body workouts, you will want to focus on your legs, back and core muscles (which include your abs).

After each workout, spend at least 15-30 minutes doing some type of cardio-based activity such as riding a bike, running on a treadmill or swimming. Cardio should always be done after weight lifting since your glucose is already burned, allowing you to start burning fat right away. After your two-day routine, take a day to rest. Rest is very important when it comes building muscle. If you want to go to the gym, don’t do any weight lifting; spend the entire session on cardio instead.

Three-day Split

With a three-day split, you will be able to focus more time on individual muscle groups. Thus, dividing the exercises for a three-day split should be based around muscle groups that work together. The first day should focus on your chest, shoulders and triceps. The second day should be spent working out your biceps and upper back. On the third day you should workout your legs, lower back and core muscles. Make sure you perform at least one cardiovascular exercise after each session. On the fourth day, rest all of your muscles. Your body will need to recharge.

As you get used to your splits, start making some adjustments to your routine to keep it from getting monotonous. Consider changing the weight, number of sets, number of reps or the tempo of your exercise. This will lead to stronger muscles. With cardio, the key is to maintain your target heart rate. This will help you eliminate fat efficiently.

Training splits are much more efficient than full body workouts. You will find yourself with more energy. However you don’t want to stay at the gym all day, so find a split routine that works well with your schedule. Focus your time on gradually building each muscle group while developing a good cardio routine. This is the key to getting the most out of exercise.

Gymnasts Perfects and Fails

First look at these 10 beauties who flawlessly performed their exercises, and admire them. This perfection is result of years and years of hard trainings, and they doing it just because of love. After that, watch the video. You will see what happens when their concentration back down. Their injuries can be very serious.

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Blast From the Past

Mr. Olympia is the title given to the winner of the professional men’s bodybuilding portion of Joe Weider’s Olympia Weekend – an international bodybuilding competition that is held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (IFBB). Winning is considered to be the highest accolade in the sport of professional bodybuilding. I was always in sports, and I was kind of bodybuilding fan. But, in last 10-15 years this sport became gross – instead of praising human body and health, and trying to reach ideal proportions like those at Michelangelo’s David – this beautiful sport became a freak show. Just take a look at those pics that can be find on internet, these guys are scarry! So, we decided to show you some old-school bodybuilders, starting with first ever winner of the Mr. Olympia title in 1965 Larry Scott to 1984 incredible eight-time winner Lee Haney. After that, I have lose all my interest in Mr. Olympia competition, and I’m just thinking how far it will go.

Larry Scott – 1965-66

Scott displayed a physique with defined muscle shape in his biceps, triceps, shoulders and chest, which were all large, rounded and fully shaped. His upper arms measured over 20 inches and were, at the time, among the largest ever displayed at a professional bodybuilding competition. Scott subsequently retired after his 1966 victory.

Sergio Oliva – 1967-69

At 5 ft 10ins and 240 lbs in bodyweight, Oliva displayed a level of muscle mass and definition – including a “V” shape of a large, well-formed upper-body that tapered down to a narrow waist – unlike anything seen in prior competitions. Oliva would go on to win the Mr. Olympia competition in tree years in the row, and in 69′s final he defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger 4 to 3, marking Schwarzenegger’s first and only loss in a Mr. Olympia competition. And, his nickname was “Myth”, that’s enough.

NFL – Super Bowl

The National Football League (NFL) is the highest level of professional American football in the United States. The league currently consists of thirty-two teams. The league is divided evenly into two conferences — the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC), and each conference has four divisions that have four teams each, for a total of 16 teams in each conference. The regular season is a seventeen-week schedule during which each team plays sixteen games and has one bye week. The season starts on the Thursday night in the first full week of September and runs weekly to late December or early January. At the end of each regular season, six teams from each conference (at least one from each division) play in the NFL playoffs, a twelve-team single-elimination tournament that culminates with the championship game, known as the Super Bowl.

Richest Football Clubs Owners

There’s only one sport that can make you famous all around the world – football! Who did know for Abramovich before Chelsea, or Sheikh Mansour before Manchester City, or Glazers before Manchester United? Well, just when they bought football clubs they became well known. Here are the ten richest club owners/shareholders.

Philip Anschutz

age: 70
nationality: American
estimated fortune: 4.97 billion euros
clubs: Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, USA
Last season LA Galaxy lost the title on penalties. One of the co-founders of the MLS League, he was the owner of five clubs.He inherits his father’s company, but subsequently increased manifold richness buying shares in the money and investing in real estate and railways.

Alisher Usmanov

age:57
nationality: Russian, Uzbek origins
estimated fortune: 5.1 billion euros
club: Arsenal, England ( stockholder )
Usmanov earns his money by working with steel, in telecommunications and in the money market. His battle with the Americans Stanley Kroenke, for majority control of shares in London’s Arsenal, last more than three years. Kroenke currently has 3.6 percent more shares.

Stunning Motorcycle Jumping

Engines roar raise the adrenaline and people love it. The smell of gasoline and engine noise makes people to be in a trance. With large jumps, when they do amazing stunts, make crowd speechless and breathless. These guys are fearless, and I really admire them! So, I made a little gallery of stunning photos with my favorite tricks! I hope that I will have a chance someday to watch these supermen alive…