By playing games you can artificially speed up your learning curve to develop the right kind of thought processes. Nate Silver

I think the first time I really heard poetry was in the schoolyard. Just the little limericks that kids say when they're jumping rope and playing games. I think that's the first time I heard rhyming words - I don't know if I'd call that the definitive poetry, but that's when I heard rhyming words said and not necessarily sung. Jill Scott

Another thing I like to do is sit back and take in nature. To look at the birds, listen to their singing, go hiking, camping and jogging and running, walking along the beach, playing games and sometimes being alone with the great outdoors. It's very special to me. Larry Wilcox

If your job all day is disallowing insurance claims, you can still spend an evening playing games with your friends, and you can be faced with threats and puzzles that are far more exciting than anything you've ever imagined facing at work.

I don't get nervous in any situation. There's no such thing as nerves when you're playing games.

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Pakistan hockey team has gone for bilateral series

Pakistan team role in the international test series in Australia, said a spokesman for the Pakistan Hockey Federation.

"As each FIH rankings, Australia at the world hockey country top while New Zealand is a place 8", he added.

The experience gained during these two series would help Pakistan prepare for the most important finals Hockey World League language, to be held in London in June this year which is twice as World Cup of 2018, he said.

Team: Amjad Ali, Mazhar Abbas, Emad Shakeel Butt, Mohammad Saleem Bilal, Nawaz Ashfaq, Abu Bakar Mahmood, Tasawar Abbas, Tazeem-ul-Hassan, Mohammad Rizwan Junior, Mohammad Atif Mushtaq, M. Faisal Qadir, Mohammad Irfan Junior, Mohammad Umar Bhutta (V. Captain), Abdul Haseem Khan (Captain), Ali Shan, Jaz Ahmad, Muhammad Dilber, Mohammad Azfar Yaqoob, Muhammad Arslan Qadir and Air Sarfaraz.

Pakistan will play against New Zealand at the International Hockey Stadium, Wellington on March 17, 18, 20 and at Trust House Hockey, Wairarapa, Clareville on March 22 and 23.

Griezmann seeks ‘nearly man’ tag

Griezmann has observed that the way you feel.

In 2016 the Frenchman proved himself as one of the world football's most deadly, but also lost my life agonizing fashion Champions League and Euro 2016 final, and finishing third behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the Wallon d'Or.


Burdened by physical and mental fatigue and disappointment with France in the final Euro 2016 home soil, in the form Griezmann's tailed off as he failed to score a goal covenant between October and January.

However, the new year has seen Griezmann, and as Atletico's form, renewed and scored 25-year-old 12 because of his pursuit of theocratic goals 21 this season in 2017.

Again, under the training of Diego'Cholo 'Simeone, Atletico are coming good at the right time of the campaign is to launch one of the very first title bid Champions League.

Bayer Leverkusen will have to start from the Barcelona proportions when they Vicente Calderon on Wednesday needing to win 4-2 defeat in the first leg at home three weeks ago.

I respect them Griezmann holds Simeone was the key to remaining at the Calderon last summer and why he says he will not stay where Atletico move into a new 67.000 capacity Wanda Metropolitano next season despite rumors of Manchester United are willing to pay euro 100 million ($ 107 million) release clause his contract.

"Simeone is the one who has to take the leap that I needed. I am promising but in three years, Cholo has helped take the leap in 2016 as one of the three best players in the world," Griezmann told Television Espanola this week.

"To take the leap, Simeone is the best coach I could possibly have had.

"The weather is very useful, my colleagues are among the best I have a top coach, so I am very happy here and there is no reason to leave."

To put Simeone's success at Atletico in the context of, Los Rojiblancos had reached only five European Cup quarter-finals for their history before the Argentine took over in December 2011.

However, closer to the glory of falling at the final hurdle has been even worse for Atletico and Simeone, especially as they have lost to cross-town rivals Real Madrid in the past three seasons Champions League, twice in the final.

Atletico are the only club to lose three final European Cup without winning a trophy.

And Griezmann, who missed a penalty last season's final, believes he and Simeone have unfinished business with the Champions League before they look to pastures new.

"He likes it here, he sees us in a group that has more to give and he does it well," he added Griezmann.

"You want to go too far in the Champions and La Liga and we would soon have a new stadium. I am confident that you will continue with us."

Muhammad Irfan Suspended by PCB

Furthering the investigation into alleged corrupt practices during the Pakistan Super League second edition, the PCB issued a Notice of Charge to Mohammad Irfan under the anti-corruption code of the PCB's.

"Irfan was charged with two violations of the Code Article 2.4.4 and is now 14 days to respond to the Notice of Charge," said a spokesman for the PCB.


I PCB anti-corruption code 2.4.4 states: "Failure to disclose to the PCB Monitoring and Security Department (without undue delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the participant to engage in corrupt conduct under the Anti-Corruption Code."

Irfan has meanwhile been temporarily suspended participation in all aspects of cricket.

"PCB will continue investigations regarding any questionable activity by any player and player support staff as it continues with its mission to eliminate a danger of damage to cricket," the board said in a press release.

Yesterday, Mohammad Irfan appeared in the ACU when he admitted in a statement that his video that he had been contacted by bookies during the tournament.

I Pacer said he informed the PCB about the approach as he had been under mental duress because of the recent death of her parents.

Irfan Islamabad United and Karachi kings Shahzaib Hasan had also been called in for questioning the PCB during the tournament in Dubai last month but the cancellation of the play the rest of their games.

Shaun Edwards"downhearted" to have been accused of a rude gesture

Shaun Edwards was disappointed to have been accused of being rude gesture when celebrating Wales' Six Nations win over Ireland.
Defence coach Edwards insisted chips Jamie Roberts' try winning 22-9 victory over Ireland on Friday night fist in the air - not aloud to serve in the middle of the finger.
Wales Ireland denied any efforts in a defensive shut-out Edwards branded the best rearguard performance in his coaching concerning land use rights that began in 2008.


side Rob Howley's close their accounts Six Nations taking on France in Paris on Saturday, with Edwards demanding more of the same ball against Les Bleus.
Asked about the social media reaction in his hand signal for questioning, Edwards replied: "I was disappointed that I did not understand why so many people viewed so ..
"There was nothing in that. It was just a harmless hand gesture.
"I was throwing a punch in the air that people are talking that rather than defensive Amazing performance when Ireland was located in a try-less for the first time in four years.

Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley
"I'm a child of the 1990's and if you are going to say something rude stick two fingers up not one. It is true, however, Agincourt, two fingers is not it?"
Wales avoided the worst Six Nations run their 10 years dodging defeat third-straight victory over Ireland at the size of the Stadium on Friday night.

Jose Mourinho retaliate at Chelsea supporters

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho told the Chelsea supporters, "Judas is the number one" after Antonio Conte guided the Blues into the FA Cup semi-finals.
N'Golo strike and there was a bad-tempered contest 1-0 to set up a FA Cup semi-final with Tottenham for Conte's Premier League leaders, who could yet claim a double in Italian's first season in charge.
Other Herrera was sent off two bookable offenses United players surrounded referee Michael Oliver, while Marcos Rojo appeared to tread on Eden Hazard. The Football Association may investigate those incidents and experimental action could follow.


Mourinho, Chelsea's most successful manager, spoke to himself, then the pitch and sealed with three fingers - the number of Premier League received two spells - after being subjected to abuse in the fans after the visiting boats.
Part of supporters shouting "F *** off Mourinho", "It's your fault" - means Implosion Chelsea last season - "You're more special 'and' Judah".
"They can call me what they want," Mourinho told the post-match press conference.
"Until the moment they have a manager that makes four Premier Kosta Rika, I'm number one. Judah is number one."
Mourinho was fired by Chelsea for the second time in December 2015, seven months after his third title success.
Returned bemoaned the fixture schedule which saw the quarter-final tie between the legs of United Europa League last-16 tie, FC Rostov.

But he insisted Chelsea's absence from European football was his responsibility as when he was the president, and the Blues came perilously close to the relegation zone, were still in the Champions League under interim boss Guus Hiddink.
He added: "It's not my mistake is a mistake the ones that stayed here and did not win the Champions League .."
One of which failed to honor Mourinho at Chelsea Premier League FA Cup double remains possible for Conte.
The Italian refused to be cowed by his predecessor and the fourth official Mike Jones had to separate the couple at the exchange frank. They did not shake hands on the pitch after the final whistle, but eventually did so in a tunnel.
Conte said: "What happened to me only (a) the circus."
Conte was incensed as United appeared to target Hazard.
"For Hazard, (because) 20, 25 minutes it was impossible to play football, because he received only entertainment," said Conte.
"How to play and go kick opponent? It's not football to me.
"The referee must protect these type of players. When they went out of injury ...
"It's dangerous to get a kick from behind."
Mourinho opinions on Oliver's were often laced with sarcasm.

Mourinho told the BBC: "Mr Michael Oliver - the referee with fantastic potential Manchester United were a wicked In four matches, three penalties and one red card this case the first moment of this game ..."
It FA Cup final loss in the first quarter Mourinho's Chelsea won a club-record 13 consecutive home game to progress to Wembley.
Chelsea beat Tottenham in December, but the Spurs ended 13-match Premier League winning streak at their White Hart Lane on January 4.
"We are one win for us and a win," said Conte.
"For sure it will be an interesting game."
Manchester City and Arsenal meet in the other semi-final.

Rugby world was rocked this morning

Rugby world was rocked this morning when news broke that French giants Racing 92 Stade Français will meet next season.
Clubs meet to create a Paris-based club and it seems they have not all obeyed the players are happy about it.

Paris-based rugby journalist Gavin Mortimer wrote on Twitter that he was talking to an unnamed Stade player who was now "every man for himself".

Eden Hazard 'got kicked for 20, 25 minutes

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte feared Eden Hazard would be injured during a bad-tempered 1-0 win over Manchester United Stamford Bridge.
N'Golo Kante scored the only goal after Other Herrera was sent off two bookable offenses for Errors on Hazard.
It seemed that the player Spain plays the proclamation of the patent from the United boss Jose Mourinho to identify the Belgium midfielder.

Conte called Hazard and to receive protection from the etikhulwini. It is a call Mourinho has made before, when he was Chelsea manager.
"For Hazard, (because) 20, 25 minutes it was impossible to play football, because he received only entertainment," said Conte.
"How to play and go kick opponent? It's not football to me.
"I do not think that I'm crazy and I see only in this situation.

"Sometimes when you are playing against players a great talent, he tries to intimidate those players.
"The referee must protect these type of players. When they went out of injury ...
"It's dangerous to get a kick from behind."
Conte did not see the incident clearly when he saw United defender Marcos Rojo tread on Hazard as Chelsea forward was falling to Turf. Rojo may face a testing step from the Football Association.
Mourinho opinions on Herrera's dismissal by referee Michael Oliver, laced with sarcasm.
Mourinho told the BBC: "I think we all watched the game until the red card and after the red card and we can compare the decision two yellow cards in this case and other ones that were not, but I do not want to go in that direction.

"Mr Michael Oliver. The officiating with fantastic potential Manchester United were a wicked In four matches, three penalties and one red card such an early moment of the game but again I can not change that ..
"Mr Oliver go home and do his own analysis, because I do not want to analyze his work."
Pressed further post-match press conference, Mourinho suggested Gary Cahill had to be punished.
Mourinho said: "I do not want to speak to me just tell you to compare Herrera second yellow card, yellow card which zone is bad and compare that with a few minutes later when he (Marcus) Rashford to attack. Space captain Chelsea grabs him and stops him and counter-attack.
"So Mr Oliver gave a red card, but could not give a yellow card."
Conte and Mourinho had to be separated by fourth official Mike Jones Italian exception to the challenges of United burden.

"What happened to me only (a) circus," Conte added.
"Trainers limited."
Conte praised the fourth official, as saying: ". He was very good to manage this situation, but certainly it is normal when you play this kind of game"
Conte and Mourinho shook hands in the tunnel after the final whistle.
Mourinho added: "I was able to control my reaction That's good, because this way I can bench the next game ..
"My players need me. It is better to be next to them. So I think that was good for me to control it."

David de Ogea made fine saves to deny Hazard and Cahill in the first half, while United's best chance fell to Rashford, who denied Thibaut Courtois.
Mourinho, who also criticized the clash last time the 16 legs of FC Rostov Europa League, felt United were going to win until Herrera was dismissed.
He added: "Before this, I saw a game with the feeling I was going to win it.
"Everything was under control and the frustration was evident because they could not play the way they play.
"Of the 10 was very difficult for us."
Chelsea advanced to the semi-final, the London derby against Tottenham at Wembley.
Chelsea beat Tottenham in December, but the Spurs ended 13-match Premier League winning streak at their White Hart Lane on January 4.
"We are one win for us and a win," said Conte.
"For sure it will be an interesting game, and very strong both teams."