Category: SPORTS

May 20, 2010 at 8:58 am

The Most Exotic Golf Course in the World

The Most Exotic Golf Course in the World

While Augusta National might be steeped in tradition; the Himalayan Golf Course in Pokhara, Nepal is steeped in some of the largest mountains in the world. Set within a sweeping canyon created by Himalayan snow water, the HGC is truly the most exotic golf course in the world. THE HIMALAYAN GOLF COURSE (HGC) – Located…

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April 8, 2010 at 8:58 am

The Recurring Marketing Theme: Tiger and his Dad, Earl Woods

The Recurring Marketing Theme: Tiger and his Dad, Earl Woods

Photograph by K. Kassens Unless you live in Kyrgyzstan where golf isn’t that big of a deal right now (for whatever reason), you may have heard that Tiger Woods is playing at the Masters this weekend? It’s his first golf tournament since that ‘thing’ a few months back. As if there wasn’t enough coverage around…

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April 6, 2010 at 8:58 am

The 10 Biggest and Best Jumps of All Time

The 10 Biggest and Best Jumps of All Time

Adrenaline junkies come in a variety of flavours. From BASE jumpers to high-divers, they all crave that ‘rush’ you get from doing something extreme; where any mistake can have dire consequences. In this showcase, we look at ten such junkies; pushing the limits and extending boundaries for future generations to challenge. Do not try this…

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April 5, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – April 5, 2010

Picture of the Day - April 5, 2010

WHAT COUNTRY ARE YOU FROM? via Nike – The United Countries of Baseball Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’ GET FEATURED! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH FOR THE PICTURE OF THE DAY!

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March 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – March 17, 2010

Picture of the Day - March 17, 2010

BELIEVING IS SEEING Photograph by Jonathan Hayward Bart Bunting, right, of Australia, and his guide, Nathan Chivers, ski in the men’s giant slalom visually impaired event during the Winter Paralympic Games in Whistler, British Columbia on March 16, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward) via The Big Picture: 2010 Winter Paralympics Every day at…

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March 1, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – March 1, 2010

Picture of the Day - March 1, 2010

FOR THE WIN Photograph by Yuri Kadobnov/AFP/Getty Images Canadian forward Sidney Crosby (left) and teammate Scott Niedermayer celebrate as their team wins gold against the USA in the Men’s Gold Medal Hockey match at the Canada Hockey Place during the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada on February 28, 2010. (YURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images) via The…

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February 22, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – February 22, 2010

Picture of the Day - February 22, 2010

THE HORIZONTAL MAMBO Photograph by Martin Bureay/AFP/Getty Images Pierre Ochs of France performs an acrobatic jump during the qualifications of the Men’s Moguls Freestyle Skiing event, on February 14, 2010 at Cypress Mountain venue in Vancouver, Canada. (MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) via The Big Picture: Vancouver 2010 part 1 Every day at 5pm the Sifter will…

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February 18, 2010 at 5:02 pm

Picture of the Day – February 18, 2010

Picture of the Day - February 18, 2010

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? Sports Illustrated via Digg Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL ‘PICTURES OF THE DAY’ GET FEATURED! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PHOTOGRAPH FOR THE PICTURE OF THE DAY!

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February 11, 2010 at 8:58 am

The Story of the Free Kick Freak

The Story of the Free Kick Freak

Cristiano Ronaldo is the definition of a ‘triple threat’. He can’t act, sing or dance, but dammit he can shoot, dribble and pass! He also has a freakish knack for free kicks; the best I’ve ever witnessed. Love him or loathe him (England stand up?) you can’t deny his abilities. His list of accomplishments sound…

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February 2, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Picture of the Day – February 2, 2010

Picture of the Day - February 2, 2010

THROUGH THE FIRE AND FLAMES A competitor runs through the field of fire during the annual Tough Guy Contest in Perton, Staffordshire. Eight miles of mud, barbed wire, broken glass and fire await those brave enough to enter. via The Daily Mail Every day at 5pm the Sifter will post the picture of the day…

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