The 6 Most Famous Referees In Soccer

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we look at the top soccer referees in the game of soccer. Baseball is the ultimate American pass time. If we had to state what the world’s (as a whole) ultimate pass time game is soccer. Soccer is the most played sport in the world, which is why sport apparel companies earn huge revenues from soccer player jersey sales. I wonder, how many jerseys with a referees name and number have these companies sold or even made? The answer of-course is none. This shows that the fans of the game, unless they are heavily criticizing them, tend to overlook one of the most important participants in the game: the referees.
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5 Of The Worst NFL Players In The Last Two Decades

In a football scoreboards feature, we look at the worst of the worst from the NFL. If you are a fan of football, then you no doubt are aware of the various legendary players of the game, the best teams, the best coaches, the best plays on the field, the best players etc. However, you might not know who the worst ever players in the history of NFL are, because it simply might not have occurred to you. Therefore, for your benefit we, loathingly, present you the top 5 “worst” NFL players to have disgraced the beautiful game in the last two decades:
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The Greatest 5 Baseball Teams in the US

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we take a look at the top 5 MLB teams. Baseball is an extremely popular game in the US. Every year the World Series Championship is held by the Major League Baseball. This league is further divided into two sub leagues, the National League and the American League. Each league has three divisions, east, west and central. In this article we take a look at the five best baseball teams today.
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Top 5 Surprising Trades in Baseball History

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we look at the top 5 surprising trades in basketball history. Trades often prove to be beneficial for one team, but leave the other team with nothing except to regret their move, or in some cases be glad about it! Players can lose or gain form after a trade, leaving some unexpected victors and losers.

Number 5: Montreal Expos deal with Seattle Mariners to trade in Mark Langston and Mike Campbell for Randy Johnson, Brian Holman and Gene Harris.
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The top four baseball players ever.

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we look at the four greatest basbeall players ever to play the game.

George Herman Ruth (Babe Ruth)

Babe Ruth was born on 6th February 1985 and is known as one of the most famous baseball players to have ever lived. He was nicknamed “The Bambino” and “The Sultan of Swat.” The baseball scoreboards showed that he hit a record of 714 home runs in just 22 seasons and played as a right fielder. Many of his records lasted for decades. From 1914-1935 he was a major American baseball league player and played with the Red Sox for 6 years during which he pitched no less than 29 scoreless innings in a World Series – an outstanding record that lasted for 43 years. In 1920, Ruth was traded to the New York Yankees for what was then a huge fee of $125,000.
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The 5 Most Famous Soccer Players from Brazil

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we take a look at the most famous and coverted soccer players ever to have worn the yellow Brazilian shirt.

Brazil was known always considered the strongest soccer team until its decline which started after the 1994 World Cup. Although the soccer scoreboards show that Brazil won the World Cup for the 5th time in 2002, most of its most successful players were no longer playing for the team. Only a couple of World class players were left, and they led them to the World Cup victory. Brazil is the only team which has won the World Cup 5 times. Let’s take a look at some of the famous soccer players from Brazil.
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The Top 3 Basketball teams in the Pacific US

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we look at the top US basketball teams from the West coast. Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the US, and arguably THE most popular sport (in tandem with football). The Pacific coast has some great teams and some fanatical supporters, which have a friendly but fierce rivalry with the East coast. The following 3 Pacific US teams are considered the best in the West.
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The Top 3 Basketball teams in the Atlantic US

In a basketball scoreboards feature, we take a look at the top 3 Atlantic Basketball teams.

Basketball is very commonly watched in the US. In just the way cricket is loved and worshipped in Asia, basketball is THE game in the US. People are crazy about it and they just love this sport. The players love their supporters and try their best not to disappoint them. Lets take a look at the top 3 Atlantic teams:
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The most talked about coaches from FIFA 2010

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we look at the most talked about coaches from the World Cup 2010.

Dunga
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri, commonly known as Dunga, coached the Brazilian team in the 2010 World Cup. He was a player for the Brazil team in 1994 who won the World Cup. In July 2006, Dunga was named as the coach of the national team. His coaching results were impressive, with the soccer scoreboards showing that Brazil won 4 out of 5 of their first matches that season. Initially his selection of the team was appreciated by many famous players but unfortunately it did not work out in the 2010 World Cup. Brazil got eliminated from the contest when they lost to Netherlands 2-1 in the quarterfinals. After their shameful exit, Dunga was dismissed by the Brazilian Football Confederation. He is now considered as the worst coach ever to lead the team in a World Cup.
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2018 World Cup – Will it really go to Russia?

2018 World Cup – Will It Really Go To Russia? At the beginning of December 2010, we will find out who will win the right to hold the World Cup in 2018.

Brazil are set to host it in 2014, and few people would argue that it isn’t a worthy destination for the globe’s most illustrious competition. With a fine footballing history, in which it has won more World Cup’s than any other country, it has produced some of the best players the world has seen, including of-course arguably the best player ever in Pele. You would be hard pressed to find a Brazilian who is not a mad soccer fan, and the entire country is set to go crazy when the competition starts in four years time. Soccer and Brazil go hand in hand, and the world cannot wait for the tournament to begin.
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Most controversial moments in World Cup Soccer History

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we look at the most controversial moments in World Cup history. Soccer has been a very popular sport for over a hundred years now. Like every other sport soccer is also surrounded by controversy, injuries and some memorable moments.

England vs. West Germany, 1996:
England vs. West Germany was the final match of the World Cup in 1996. The soccer scoreboards showed that the game was tied at 2-2 till full time and was then moved to extra time. Without any goal being scored after 11 minutes of extra time, a controversial goal was scored by Geoff Hurst of England. The ball apparently landed on or just over the line; the referee was not certain whether it was a goal or not. He consulted his lineman who was from USSR and he signaled that it was a goal. The Swiss referee awarded the goal to England, leaving West Germany in utter despair. The goal has been controversial since the time it was scored and Germans believe that it was revenge from the USSR lineman because USSR had been defeated by West Germany in the semi finals.
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Who is better, the Yankee Alex Rodriguez or Alfonso Soriano?

In a baseball scoreboards feature, we look at two great baseball players. Those who love the sport of baseball revere their favorite players – they follow every pitch they make, every home run they complete, but above all they follow every bit of news about them. And then they love to talk about it; well, more like dissect every aspect about it passionately!

On February 16th 2004, the fans went into frenzy when they realized the rumors about the Yankees trading Alfonso Soriano for Alex Rodriguez with the Texas Rangers were not completely baseless. It was this exchange that brought the two players, Alfonso Soriano and Alex Rodriguez, onto the same platform and sparked one of the most passionately debated topics in baseball history. It was the debate that became the thing fans discussed, and sometimes even fought over; Who is the better Yankee: Alex Rodriguez or Alfonso Soriano? Who truly lights up the baseball scoreboards?
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The greatest rivals: Pele and Maradona

In a soccer scoreboards feature, we look at the two greatest soccer players ever. Soccer’s greatest rivalry is between the Brazilian Pele and the Argentine, Maradona. Both of them are regarded as the best players in the history of soccer and many consider that no other players in history have reached their heights. The soccer scoreboards showed that Pele and Maradona met in 14 World Cup matches and redefined the game. The argument never seems to end about who was the better player. There is only way to find out who was the greater player, and that is through stats. So here’s a look at the stats of each one of them.
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Five Biggest NFL Football Bloopers – Updated Article With Extra Information

American Football Bloopers

At Electro-Mech, we manufacture and sell football scoreboards. In addition, we have a blog that follows what’s new and what’s interesting in the world of football, basketball, soccer and baseball. In this article we look at the five biggest bloopers ever made in the NFL.

Blooper 5: The missed punt.

It was the 1986 playoff game in Chicago against the Giants. It was a freezing cold January day with a strong wind. Just the sort of wind that kickers and kick returners fear. Sean Landeta, a second season punter, became the victim of the wind. As he attempted to punt close to his end near the beginning of the game, a massive gust of wind took the ball away from him as he dropped it and he barely got any foot on it at all. Chicago then picked up the loose ball up for a touchdown, and the Bears went on to win easily. Although the blooper had no baring on the final result, it certainly didn’t look good as far as Sean Landeta was concerned!
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The Highest Paid NFL Players – Updated Article With Information on Best-Paid Players Per Position.

Highest Paid NFL Players So here are the top paid NFL players who light up the football scoreboards and give the fans the most to cheer about (when they are watching them, not buying an entry ticket!.

First of all the star of all star positions, the quarterback:

1 – No surprises here as Tom Bradey makes it not only to the QB number spot in terms of payment, but to the pedestal of best paid player out of anybody in the NFL. He just made a deal worth over $72 Million over 4 years, which is $18 Million a year, plus at least $20 million a year endorsements. He is sure to light up the football scoreboards again this year. Well, he better do if he is going to justify a wage like that!
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