Football, Adriano: “I drink every other day. And on the other days too.”
Adriano was once a world top scorer. But the Brazilian failed because of fame and homesickness, he “filled his butt with vodka.” Today he lives in a favela in Rio and is happy, he says. Alcohol still plays a central role. “People said a lot of shit because they were all ashamed. Adriano earned seven […]
America’s Cup: The duel of the super sailing cyclists
The most important trophy in sailing is at stake in Barcelona. Why it’s not just about a thick wallet, but also about strong legs. October 19, 2024, 10:02 am 7 Comments Summary Summarize This is an experimental tool. The results may be incomplete, outdated or even incorrect. Scot Harry Leask, a rower and Olympic silver […]
Boats seem to fly during the America’s Cup, is this still a sailing competition?
NOS Sport•yesterday, 11:34 Sander Maassen van den Brink editor NOS Sport Sander Maassen van den Brink editor NOS Sport The sailboats fly like airplanes at speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour above the Spanish waters during the America’s Cup. It is especially important not to touch the water to lose as little time […]
America’s Cup: New Zealand starts strong
Defending champions Emirates New Zealand have lived up to their favorite position at the start of the 37th America’s Cup. The “Kiwis” won the first two races of the sailing competition for the world’s oldest sports trophy off the coast of Barcelona on Saturday with a clear lead over challenger team Ineos Britannia from the […]