Believe In Blueland Not Just Words To Anderson Jul 14, 2008
Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. Access Atlanta Blogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Heavy metal artist with a fresh spin Jul 4, 2008
An arsenal of "ray guns" includes one called "The Kenny G Eliminator," a comical blunderbuss that used to be a clarinet. Skunk likes to say he's blur ring the line between art and toys. (Boston Globe)
India tells ICC: postpone, don't relocate Jul 3, 2008
The ICC will this week discuss implementing a new feature for the Champions Trophy and the Twenty20 World Cup, whereby tied matches in finals would be decided by a one-over eliminator instead of a "bowl-out" previously used in Twenty20 cricket. Meanwhile, the heads of cricket worldwide prepared to discuss the delicate issue of Zimbabwe's place in the game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Berto claims WBC welterweight crown Jun 22, 2008
"When this fight was first signed,it was just supposed to be an eliminator," Berto said. "Now that Floyd has retired, I'm very happy to be at the top of the WBC.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Mayweather retiring -- or just playing dodge? After hinting at retirement the past two years, WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. decided Friday to hang up his boxing gloves for good. Whether or not he can remain away from the sport that has consumed his life since childhood will be a subject of discussion. Some will argue Mayweather isn't retiring at all; that he is simply biding time in an effort to avoid Miguel Cotto, who is scheduled to defend his WBA 147-pound title July 26 against Antonio Margarito. Others will surmise that he wants no part of Oscar De La Hoya -- the two were scheduled to meet for the second time in September. The first argument -- avoiding Cotto -- has little bite. Mayweather has made clear his reasons for not fighting Cotto numerous times. And it has nothing to do with fear of defeat. He repeatedly said Cotto must prove himself to be a marquee fighter. That meant facing a major draw, like De La Hoya or Ricky Hatton. Cotto has been a big drawing card in New York City, particularly at Madison Square Garden, but his numbers in Atlantic City are disappointing. Cotto has yet to show he can attract a broad audience outside New York. Secondly, Cotto fights for Top Rank, Inc. And Mayweather said over and over he would not put money in Top Rank boss Bob Arum's pockets. The two have been at odds for several years and show no sign of reconciling. As for De La Hoya, it could be said he deserved the decision May 5, 2007, in his first fight with Mayweather. Many ringside observers gave De La Hoya the nod -- most had it for Mayweather as did The Star-Ledger, 116-112. Those favoring De La Hoya in the rematch point to his trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr. -- who is Mayweather's estranged father. His presence would have increased De La Hoya's confidence, but not his performance. In his most recent fight, a unanimous decision May 3 over Steve Forbes, De La Hoya was not overly impressive. His punches were slow, and he was hit too often. Had Mayweather Jr. been in the ring that night, De La Hoya would have lost. Regardless, those who dislike Mayweather will question his motive for retiring. He says it's "difficult ... to find the desire and joy to continue." That reason is good enough. Hopefully he will stick to his decision. Mayweather is 31 years old, and for at least 29 of those years he was a fighter or training to be one. All the preparation made him one of the most-gifted fighters ever, surely in this era. Time will determine where he sits among the all-time greats. This much is certain, right now Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0-0, 25 knockouts) is the best boxer in the world pound-for-pound -- bar none. And he doesn't need to fight De La Hoya, Cotto, Margarito, Shane Mosley, Winky Wright, Kelly Pavlik, Bernard Hopkins, Joe Calzaghe, Wladimir Klitschko or anyone else to prove it. Whether Mayweather is liked as a person or not, boxing purists marvel at his skills. They appreciate his elusive defense, footwork, balance, quick hands and pinpoint accuracy. He wasn't the hardest puncher at 147 pounds, but when on top of his game Mayweather could sting any opponent. Ask Ricky Hatton if Mayweather's punches hurt. A few weeks after his win over De La Hoya, Mayweather met with a small group of reporters at HBO headquarters in New York. There he said, "I'm not going to be doing this (fighting) too much longer. You guys better enjoy me while I'm here because one day soon it will be over." That day has finally come. Now who will dare to take Mayweather's place as the best boxer in the world pound-for-pound? Jun 8, 2008
"Cummings has a pro mark of 16-2-0 (12 KOs). Highly touted middleweight GIOVANNI LORENZO faces the stiffest test of his career June 21 (Showtime at 9 p.m.) in Hollywood, Fla., where he will meet former champion RAUL MARQUEZ in an IBF title eliminator. Lorenzo likes his chances of walking away the winner. "(Marquez) is a tough out for anyone," said Lorenzo, 26-0-0 (18 KOs). "But so far no one has been able to defeat me. He has been defeated, and he knows how to lose. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Little Rocky on American Gladiators Jun 6, 2008
A lot of people who slowed down or struggled on the Eliminator did so because they got hurt ... She described her Eliminator experience as nine intensely painful minutes ... Starting the Eliminator, Melissa was thinking about closing in on that 5-second deficit. (The Palm Beach Post)
New Gladiators are ready to rumble Apr 12, 2008
" Presenters Ian Wright and Kirsty Gallacher are the new John Fashanu and Ulrika Jonsson, while original referee John Anderson returns. Producers have whittled down 20,000 hopefuls to 32 contenders who will take on the Gladiators in challenges such as Duel, Powerball, Hang Tough and The Eliminator for the 50,000 prize. The new presenters are Kirsty Gallacher and Ian Wright while original referee John Anderson (centre) returns The Gladiators are: 1: OBLIVION - Nicholas Aldis, 21, No 00004000... (Metro)
Olympic Medallist Heads Gladiator Line-Up Apr 12, 2008
Classic games from the last series like Hang Tough, Duel and The Eliminator will all return to test the contestants. Sky One's Director of Programmes Richard Woolfe said: "It's on two soundstages, water and fire are very big features, the games are bigger, the contenders are stronger and the Gladiators this time around are even more unbelievable.". (Sky News)
Bika ready to knock lights out of Edison Apr 11, 2008
The Bika-Miranda bout would likely be a world title eliminator, giving the Cameroon-turned-Kogarah resident a chance to hoist a championship belt before the end of the year. "I want to fight the best, I want to fight for the world title and I want to become a world champion - that is my dream," Bika said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Heat's Johnson out with concussion Apr 6, 2008
Amir Khan floored Martin Kristjansen three times in the seventh round for a TKO victory in a final eliminator for Nate Campbell's World Boxing Organization lightweight title in Bolton, England. Canadian Steve Molitor outpointed Mexico's Fernando Beltran Jr. to retain his International Boxing Federation junior featherweight title in Rama, Ontario. (Boston Globe)
Zulmazran stays on course for first home title Mar 28, 2008
It would have been great if I had struck my first back-to-back perfect game at home, just like how I did it at the Mini Eliminator tournament in Florida a couple of years back. I am aware that the challenge will only get tougher from here especially when the knockout format begins from the quarter-finals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
In D.C. they love Paul Johnson Mar 23, 2008
By Tattoo Eliminator. March 21, 2008 4:34 PM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kings trade guard Bibby to Hawks Feb 17, 2008
The 7-foot Russian, who will meet Ruslan Chagaev, effectively used his left jab from the opening seconds to subdue the smaller fighter (by 9 inches) in the WBA eliminator bout. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Sky to create giant arena for Gladiators Jan 31, 2008
The new series, which will be made by Elisabeth Murdoch's production company Shine, will include new contests alongside classics such as the Joust, the Wall, Hang Tough and the Eliminator. Sky said Gladiators' games would be "reinvented for the 21st century with bigger thrills and maximum impact using special effects, water skills and the latest technology". (Guardian Unlimited)
Chess genius Bobby Fischer dies in Iceland Jan 18, 2008
When the rules were changed in 1972 to include an eight-player eliminator to find the challenger to world champion Spassky, Fischer had the chance to prove he was as good as he always said he was. He raced to victory in the candidates' series, prompting Spassky to say the American would find a world championship series a different and more difficult proposition. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law Review Jan 9, 2008
Based on the Adult Swim cartoon that focuses on a former super-hero turned lawyer who bumbles his way into courtroom wins, Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law puts you in the cowl of the show's namesake and charges you with completing five cases involving the likes of Myrad Reducto, X the Eliminator, Mentok the Mindtaker and more Birdman favorites using the familiar Phoenix Wright formula of gameplay. Mutant. (IGN PS2)
Fight Schedule Jan 9, 2008
12, heavyweights; Roman Karmazin, Los Angeles, vs. Alex Bunema, Atlanta, 12, junior middleweights; Devon Alexander, St. Louis, vs. Miguel Callist, Panama, 10, junior welterweights; Hector Velasquez, Mexico, vs. Elio Rojas, Brooklyn, N.Y., WBC final featherweight eliminator ... At Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany (HBO), Alexander Povetkin, Russia vs. Eddie Chambers, Philadelphia, 12, IBF final heavyweight title eliminator; Sebastian Sylvester, Germany, vs. Francois Bastient, France, 12, for Sylvester's... (International Herald Tribune)
APD uses its new boot for first time Dec 14, 2007
If an owner of a booted car doesn't pay to have the boot removed after three days, Eliminator Automotive will tow the car to its impound lot. From there, the person would have to pay his or her parking fines, the money to get the boot removed, and 25 daily storage fees. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hot Wheels: Beat That! Review Oct 13, 2007
That set of four can be played with three different game types: Quick Race (a standard race), Eliminator (every thirty seconds, the last-place car is eliminated until only one remains), and Rampage (you must destroy a set number of cars with Rockets). Furthermore, you can also play consecutively through these four tracks in a score-based Tournament. (IGN PS2)
Bozza's biggest goal Oct 7, 2007
" Bosnich's absence opened to door to Mark Schwarzer, then just 20, who became an overnight hero by saving two spot kicks in a second-leg penalty shootout to see Australia through to a final World Cup qualification eliminator against Argentina. Distraught after his enforced exit from Stamford Bridge, Bosnich went into self-imposed exile from football and insists he has watched only five games in the past five years - two of which where at the World Cup: the Socceroos' 3-1 win over Japan and 2-2... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
After waiting for nine long months, Samuel Peter will finally get his title shot. Oct 6, 2007
Last September, he won a close decision over Toney in a fight that was billed as the WBC's heavyweight title eliminator. But following the fight, the WBC determined that because the fight was viewed by many as "controversial" there would be an immediate rematch for the number one contender slot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Shelter News: (Car)sick as a dog Oct 6, 2007
Even easier, to head the fumigation team off at the pass, is Petrotech Odor Eliminator DeSkunk Relief. This product is sprayed directly onto the coat. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Hulk Hosts Battle of the Bulk Oct 5, 2007
The rejiggered Gladiators will feature new special effects, water challenges and updated technology, along with some of the classic games from the original show, such as The Joust, The Wall, Hang Tough and the Eliminator. The eight Gladiators four men and four woman are described as action-adventure stars, ready and willing to take down the ordinary citizens would dare to challenge them. (E! Online)
Vickery shelved for Tonga showdown Sep 25, 2007
England's World Cup captain Phil Vickery has failed to reclaim a place in the starting line-up for Friday night's tournament eliminator against Tonga at Parc des Princes. Vickery was forced to sit out the matches against South African and Samoa after being banned for two games for tripping the USA centre Paul Emerick in England's opening Pool A game; that ban perhaps saved the captain the ignominy of being dropped, a fate his sluggish showing against the Americans would have justified. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Capcom's Harvey Birdman game goes Wii as well Sep 5, 2007
X, the Eliminator wrote. HEY MR PASSER-BY, CREST ON BIRDMANS HELMET. (Aussie-Nintendo.com)
Continue reading Jul 19, 2007
The fight is a Palace Fighting Championship welterweight title eliminator and the winner will fight for the title in January 2008. "My goal is to be the best that I can be and go out every fight and leave it in the ring," Botelho said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Roundup: Golfers raise big bucks for clinic Jul 12, 2007
In the Minor tournament for ages 9 and 10, Ebbetts Pass eliminated Cal American 3-2 on Tuesday and meets Amador West at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in another eliminator. Amador West knocked out Westside of Tuolumne and Standard 15-5 on Tuesday. (The Union Democrat)
Finke takes drag race Jul 10, 2007
Driving his 1965 Coronet, Rensselaer's Tom Kreeber was the the stock eliminator winner after he defeated Kenneth Miele with a time of 11. 450 seconds at 113. (Albany Times Union)
* Socceroo players' reputations count for nothing: Grella Jul 7, 2007
Australia had to get past Argentina and Uruguay in previous failed World Cup qualification campaigns, before beating Uruguay in a penalty shoot-out in the final eliminator in November 2005 to qualify for Germany last year. "It was very hard to pass through the South American part and we have great respect for the Asian nations and the way they've progressed with their football," he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bute is worried, says Bika Jun 13, 2007
Australia's Sakio Bika declared his Canadian opponent Lucian Bute was worried about him, after their first face-to-face meeting before this weekend's IBF super middleweight boxing eliminator in Montreal ... Among them was light welterweight Herman Ngoudjo, who last week won an eliminator to become the mandatory contender to Australia's IBF junior welterweight world champion Lovemore Ndou. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stop and shop -- and shots May 20, 2007
Schnyder, No. 17, the eliminator of Serena Williams in the quarterfinals, couldn't duplicate that fine performance because, she says, "Every time I thought I had an opening in a corner, Jelena was there. I had a bad cold, some trouble breathing, but her movement was too good. She takes the ball very early, and that's difficult to play.". Jankovic says she had to move into her strokes quickly because her formative years were spent on fast hard courts at Nick Bollettieri's tennis camp at... (Boston Globe)
Green title plan on hold as Siaca pulls out May 18, 2007
Green had been due to take on Siaca in Perth on May 30 in an eliminator that would have seen the victor likely take on American Antonio Tarver for the title. But Green's handlers were informed last night the Puerto Rican had been diagnosed with a chronic stomach ailment and had been instructed to take a full break for a minimum of four weeks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Johnson scores TKO in 11th at Hard Rock May 17, 2007
In a battle of former world champions, the 38-year-old Jamaican from Miami scored an 11th-round technical knockout over Montell Griffin in an IBF title eliminator fight Wednesday night in front of near-sellout crowd of 4,500 at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena. LocalLinks. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
God and self-belief are all I need ' May 13, 2007
" Green, preparing for an eliminator against Manny Siaca in Perth on May 30, admires the qualities that forced Steffensen's critics to recoil. "He's always been a smooth dude," Green says. "Even as a young kid he had confidence. Where other kids dropped their eyes and mumbled, John always had the strut, he'd be the one to say 'hey man, what's going down. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rematch Could Be A Big Deal May 7, 2007
" Wondering why Mayweather might return to the ring after saying he had nothing left to prove in the sport? Take a look at the slogan on the back of the T-shirts for his recording label, Philthy Rich Records: "If you don't like money, you don't like us. " Absolutely nobody believes Mayweather will retire - not with so much cash to be made from a rematch with De La Hoya, or any other matchup that could come his way in the next few months. Every fighter in three weight classes would love a shot at... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
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Cricket: South Africa sweeps past English Apr 19, 2007
An England victory Tuesday would have reignited West Indian hopes and made the match between the two that ends the Super Eight stage Saturday a head-to-head eliminator. Instead the final few days of this part of the tournament will be largely academic. (International Herald Tribune)
Baseball Bulldogs look to build on last summer's successes Mar 29, 2007
There's no better example of this philosophy than a drill known as "Eliminator." In the drill, Cunningham hits ground balls to each player, who in turn must field the ball cleanly and make a good throw to senior Trent Pierce, or the player is out of the game and forced to watch on the sidelines ... " "Eliminator" is just one of the many drills that Cunningham has incorporated into practice to get the players to focus on skills and try to get them thinking about their play just a little bit... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Command & Conquer 3 Faction Feature -- Nod Mar 14, 2007
They train using GAU-3 "Eliminator" 5. 56mm chain guns, a weapon dating back to the earliest stages of the GDI vs. Nod conflict, and they're available to the Brotherhood at little cost. (IGN PC Games)
Bowling: A new ball game Mar 11, 2007
Australias Jason Belmonte, who recently won the Mini Eliminator in United States and the Milo Junior All Stars last year, is also taking part while Biboy Rivera, the Mens World Championship Masters gold medallist last year, leads a strong contingent from the Philippines. Remy Ong of Singapore, who won two gold medals in the Mens World Championships last year, leads a strong Singapore squad. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Deadline recap Feb 28, 2007
" As for the potential for JR to be on the move today, there are a couple of players Wayne Gretzky would like to banish from the desert, JR and grumpy enforcer . But I think it'll be late in the going before a GM decides he's got an extra seventh-round draft pick he's not using and make the call on Mr. Roenick.Scott Burnside (10:16 a.m. ET): Here are a few players we should keep an eye on today ...: Poor Bill's been sitting outside the Blues' locker room with a thumb out for days now. Anaheim?... (ESPN -- NHL)
Bazemore now battles Top Fuel Feb 25, 2007
Divisions: Funny Car, Top Fuel, Pro Stock, Sportsman, Comp Eliminator. When: Gates open at 7:30a. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Funny Car driver targeting win after close races Feb 23, 2007
Divisions: Funny Car, Top Fuel, Pro Stock, Sportsman, Comp Eliminator. Schedule: Gates open each day at 7:30a. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ethnic gap doesn't faze Todd Feb 22, 2007
Divisions: Funny Car, Top Fuel, Pro Stock, Sportsman, Comp Eliminator. Schedule: Gates open each day at 7:30 a.m., with racing at 8 a.m.; pro qualifying starts Friday at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday at noon; final eliminations Sunday at 11 a.m. Tickets: Friday, $31-55, $15-25 children; Saturday, $43-75, $15-25 children; Sunday, $47-$85, $15-27 children; three-day pass, $99-129. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Now for Bullets, say Kings after devouring Crocs Feb 17, 2007
The eliminator was exciting in its early stages, and the Kings' display deserved a better crowd. The first quarter featured electrifying basketball from both sides. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Mosley overpowers Luis Collazo to earn unanimous decision Feb 12, 2007
The win could make Mosley a welterweight champion once again because the WBC billed it as an eliminator to the title held by Floyd Mayweather Jr. When Mayweather vacates the title to fight Oscar De La Hoya on May 5, it will revert to Mosley. Mayweather was at ringside, and grudgingly gave Mosley some praise. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More of this story Feb 9, 2007
In the other regional eliminator, Sapulpa takes on Moore. The Bartlesville-Sand Springs victor will collide with the Sapulpa-Moore winner for the regional title on Feb. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Sapulpa. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
No love lost between these two Aussie world title contenders Feb 4, 2007
UNDEFEATED world champion Ricky Hatton yesterday refused to relinquish his IBF junior-welterweight title, but ensured the winner of the eliminator today between Lovemore Ndou and Naoufel Ben Rabah is guaranteed a lucrative world title fight by June. Australian arch-rivals Ndou and Ben Rabah will meet at the State Sports Centre today for the right to face Hatton. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
KEVIN IOLE: Peter paid for title shot; WBC should give it Jan 27, 2007
An addendum has to be added to the federal Ali Act to prevent sanctioning bodies from charging for title eliminators because they're abused so frequently. Humberto Soto won a WBC super featherweight eliminator Aug. 12, which he thought earned him a shot at champion Marco Antonio Barrera ... Imagine Soto's shock when the WBC announced it would sanction the Nov. 18 bout between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales as an eliminator and when it approved Juan Manuel Marquez to fight Barrera for the belt... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Pearl Makes it 'White'berry Jan 16, 2007
The iPhone touted as the future of smartphones and a possible eliminator of the oh-so-ancient cell phones, well, knock knock it has a challenger. Research In Motion (RIM) and T-Mobile have stepped out with a new Blackberry Pearl and well if the black one did not catch your eye, this one surely will, the new Pearl in lustrous white. (The Money Times)
