Sometimes When We Touch... gloves! Pacquiao bursts into song during bizarre New York press conference

He his the Philippines most famous export, a phenomenal sportsman with speed, power and accuracy his most formidable weapons, and he's even got a seat in his homeland's parliament.
But while superstar Manny Pacquiao might be many people's bet as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer on the planet, he recently let his guard down in New York to prove he isn't good at everything!
The 32-year-old stunned a press conference ahead of his upcoming fight against Juan Manuel Marquez when he was joined by Canadian crooner Dan Hill for a rendition of the singer's 1977 hit ballad, Sometimes When We Touch.
Pac Man, as he is affectionately known, has a healthy back catalogue of albums - although his appeal barely stretches beyond his nation's borders - and 'treated' the world's media to a performance as bemusing as his boxing is bewitching.
The impromptu concert was part of the pair's promotion for the record which has been re-recorded and released. It's available for purchase... if you want!
Pacquiao will put his WBO welterweight crown on the line when he faces Marquez in the final part of their trilogy in November. He is overwhelming favourite.

By:The Hulk

Tamas faces three-match ban over 'elbow' on Vaughan during Carrow Road draw

Gabriel Tamas faces a three-match ban after being charged by the Football Association.
The West Brom defender appeared to elbow Norwich debutant James Vaughan in the final minutes of the 1-1 draw at Carrow Road.
The Canaries player was fuming after the incident which left him needing to see a plastic surgeon after the match.
A statement on the FA website read: 'The FA has today charged West Bromwich Albion defender Gabriel Tamas with violent conduct following an incident in his side's game at Norwich City.
'The Romania defender was involved in an incident with City's James Vaughan towards the end of the fixture at Carrow Road on Sunday 11 September.
'Tamas has until 6pm on Tuesday 13 September to respond to the charge. If the player admits the charge he may accept an automatic three match sanction.
Asked if he thought Tamas's swing of an arm was deliberate, Norwich boss Paul Lambert said: 'Yeah, it's not great. You've got to get big moments in games right. We never got that big moment. The penalty given against was pretty soft, especially considering what happened to James. It's a penalty.
'I went to see the referee. He didn't see it but you'd think someone would have. James has gone to see the plastic surgeon. It's a bad one. It's gone right through his lip. It's not one you can just stitch up. He's got a real nasty gash.'
West Brom manager Roy Hodgson disagreed with Lambert's take on events.
'It was an unintentional elbow,' he said. 'It was unfortunate. I would be disappointed if Tamas faces disciplinary action - I don't think that would be necessary.'
Vaughan later tweeted: 'Back home! plastic surgeon sorted me out! think i will have 2 bite my lip over the 'incident' o wait already done that!'
West Brom confirmed they would make a decision on Tuesday over whether to accept or contest the charge.

By:The Hulk

Will the Kurt-JJ feud continue?

Jimmie Johnson was less than pleased with some of what happened Saturday night at Richmond. After the race, Kurt Busch made it clear he isn't happy with Johnson.

Kurt Busch would have you believe that he has gotten inside the head of five-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson heading into the Sprint Cup Chase.

Then why was it Busch who seemingly lost his head after Saturday night's regular-season finale at Richmond International Raceway? (Hope that question was acceptable, Tony Stewart.)

The Penske Racing driver was more out of control during the postrace news conferences than he was on the track when he resumed his ongoing feud with Johnson, spinning him out on Lap 185, which later resulted in retaliation.

It began with a simple but legitimate question by a reporter on pit road who asked Busch if he or Johnson could win the championship as long as they continued their rough stuff on the track.

Actually, the reporter got only halfway through the question when, according to witnesses, Busch interrupted, gave a pointed answer and walked away. As Busch left, the reporter said it was a legitimate question because of incidents at Infineon Raceway, Chicagoland, New Hampshire and Pocono over the past two seasons.

That logic apparently didn't sit well with Busch. According to reports by those on the scene, the driver turned and began a profanity-laced tirade at the reporter, then approached him before being physically restrained by members of his team.

It didn't end there. Inside the media center Busch was asked by another reporter -- the one Stewart berated on Friday for asking what he called a not-so-original question -- about his comment that "I know we're inside his [Johnson's] head."

Source:http://espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/notebook/_/page/MondayRundown/nascar-kurt-busch-jimmie-johnson-head-vice-versa

Butto blast at Schuey

JENSON BUTTON slammed Michael Schumacher for his ruthless track tactics in a bruising Italian Grand Prix yesterday.
Brit ace Button finished second as Sebastian Vettel won to move closer to becoming the youngest double champion in history.
But he was critical of Schumacher's driving as he swerved to block Button's McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton during their battle for third.
The Frome flier, who later overtook the German's Mercedes with a stunning move, said: "I thought he was moving quite a bit with Lewis.
"I had such a good run on Michael and came on him so fast that he couldn't move a lot. It would have been very dangerous.
"But with Lewis he was moving across to the left and then to the right, which I don't think was all that bright.
"Fair enough, he was coming out of a corner on to the straight but why didn't he keep to the left.
"He always went to the right, then left and back to the right — not exactly what we agree is right.
"One move. Maybe he has just lost his memory."
Seven-time world champ Schumacher, 42, was advised by his team chief Ross Brawn to leave room after the FIA told Mercedes they were watching the 200mph duel.
Hamilton told the team over the radio that German star Schumacher was moving but stayed coy afterwards by saying: "That's racing."
The 2008 champ has been criticised by several former racers for being too aggressive this season after a clutch of collisions.
Hamilton added: "Once I got past Michael, I had fun trying to catch up Vettel."

By: The Hulk

Maradona: You can win it all at City,Sergio

DIEGO MARADONA has told Sergio Aguero he has found the perfect club in Manchester City — and can win the lot at the Etihad.
The Argentina icon had been concerned for some time that his son-in-law was wasting his talent with Atletico Madrid.

So he was delighted when Aguero made his £35million switch to Manchester in the summer.

The Argy hitman has already notched six Premier League goals, including a hat-trick in Saturday's 3-0 win over Wigan.

Tomorrow night, City make their Champions League debut against Maradona's old club Napoli.

And Maradona believes Roberto Mancini's side can enjoy the kind of trophy-laden era he had in the late 80s with the Serie A club.

Maradona, now coach of Dubai-based Al Wasl, revealed: "I told Aguero he needed a team that would support him.

"He needed one that meant he can play in the Champions League, can play in very important championships.

"People at Atletico Madrid said I was a fool but I told them this foolish person is not that much of a fool.

"Aguero is playing in a team at Manchester City where he is going to fight for everything."

Despite forging a reputation as one of the hottest properties in Europe, Aguero did not enjoy much success with Atletico.

They won the Europa League in 2010 and followed it with the UEFA Super Cup — but Maradona felt his son-in-law was too good to stay at the Vicente Calderon.

Maradona added: "It was not fair, with respect to his team-mates at Atletico Madrid, for Aguero to be playing for a team who were not competing for the big championships.

"It was worrying me that he may have played for many years for Atletico Madrid. For that time they would only have one star, and didn't do much in Europe.

"Now Aguero is playing at a place he deserves."

Meanwhile, team-mate Samir Nasri reckons City's diddy men can dazzle in Europe.

Aguero is 5ft 7ins while playmaker David Silva — who has also had a sizzling start to the season — is just an inch taller.

Nasri, a modest 5ft 10in, said: "Aguero and Silva, they're not tall. They are like me — they have quick feet, good technique and they like to play. I love that kind of player.

"When you're playing with players like this, you're always looking to have a connection with them.
"I'm just happy to be there in the same dressing room.

"I have no doubts City can win one of the big trophies this season.

"I think we are the biggest challengers to United."



By: The Hulk

Arsene Wenger fear Euro KO blow

ARSENE WENGER admits that NONE of England's Champions League clubs can match Barcelona or Real Madrid.
The Arsenal boss, whose side face Dortmund in tonight's Group F opener, said: "Two teams are above the rest this season, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
"The rest have to catch up during the season. The competition inside our country has become harder. And outside, Barcelona and Real Madrid have much more financial power.
"For us, it's a new start because we are a new squad.
"And what is at stake during the group stages for us is to show that we can go through.
"They have shown they can win it so, at the moment, it's too early to compare us to them.
"And it's a bit early to compare Manchester City with Barca.
"That does not take any credit away from Man City but Barca's players have won the World Cup and the team has won two Champions Leagues in the last three seasons. So I think it's too early for City."
Wenger revealed he has broken his Arsenal record by signing 6ft 6in defender Per Mertesacker.
Asked about whether he had signed a taller player before, 6ft 4in Wenger said: "No. I don't like to do that.

"Usually, I look at the quality of the player and not at the size. Because we play a very technical game, I usually choose smaller players."
By: The Hulk

Aussies hail freakish BOD

Irish great is the man the Wallabies fear

Australia star Adam Ashley-Cooper has described Brian O'Driscoll as a "freak" ahead of Saturday's massive World Cup showdown at Eden Park in Auckland.

Ashley-Cooper was told as a teenager to study the Irish captain in order to learn how an outside centre should play. Now the 27-year-old utility back is hoping to line up against O'Driscoll this weekend.

"Brian is a freak. He created a pretty painful result for us at Croke Park a couple of years ago when he scored under the posts to draw the game. He's achieved so much. All of us in the Aussie camp respect him so much.

"On a good day he's one of the best in the world. We're hoping he has a quiet night on Saturday. Absolutely he represents the same threat that he did five years ago.

"Players like Brian turn up in arenas like this. It's a World Cup and he's here to play. Back in 2002 I was told by my coach to study Brian O'Driscoll because he was the best at what he did at 13.

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/rugbyworldcup/story/12337/7173906