El Noticiero de Alvarez Galloso

Boycotts have never worked because human nature in its majority has the tendency to do the forbidden. When Carter boycotted the Moscow Olympics of 1980 in response to the Russian [Soviet] Invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, the opposite ocurred. People went to the Moscow Olympics in 1980. People in the United States of America defied the boycott by crossing the border into Canada and buying souvenirs of the Moscow Olympics in 1980. Others defied the boycott by crossing the border between the United States of America and Canada and going to Russia [at that time The Union of Soviet Socialist Republic] after purchasing their tickets from authorized representatives of Intourist [which was the authorized tourist agency of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics] and Aeroflot [which was the Soviet now Russian Airline].

I am reading on the ESPN Website about US Senator Arlen Specter [Republican] from Pennsylvania wanting to investigate the National Football League [NFL by its acronym]. It all starts from the fact that the New England Patriots were found to be videotaping the opponents practices and getting caught in the process. It was also found that after the NFL did not pursue the matter, they destroyed the tapes or someone might have destroyed the tapes. The centre of the storm is the former video assistant to the New England Patriots Mark Walsh.

There has been a lot of news coming out of the baseball world about steroids since Jose Canseco published his tell all book on those that took steroids. The book took a life on its own after the US Government including Congress launched an investigation into steroid use with the baseball personalities testifying before Congress. It has become the fashion to use Roger Clemens as the Whipping Boy for the Use of Steroids.

Personally, I do not think that Clemens was on Steroids and I am of the opinion that he is being used as a punching bag by an all intrusive government that cannot even take care of its own borders, excludes alternative parties, and are as corrupt as the rotten apples. I could care less if Clemens used Steroids or not. How many people in the United States of America tried some form of drug whether it be a performance enhancing drug, narcotics, injecting heroin, snorting cocaine, or smoked a marijuana joint.

Today’s Society pretends to be judgmental when in reality those who are doing the judging have no right to judge. I would like to see the Government and the US Mainstream Media backing off this kiss and tell gossip and do some real news. I want the government and the mainstream media to leave Clemens and Baseball alone. I want the government and the mainstream media to stop this witch-hunt. The purpose of society as a whole is to make sure the person receives a fair hearing and is considered innocent until proven guilty.

For the people who say that Clements was in a state of stupor, there is the possibility that he had to wake up early in the morning in order to arrive at the Congressional Hall. There is another possibility that Clements was not familiar with how to arrive at an area of Congress. The buildings in Congress are many and difficult to navigate. On the reverse side of the coin, Congress and the House of Representatives do not have any contact with the people of America.

My message to the Government and the US Mainstream Media, leave Clements alone unless you have evidence that Clements used steroids or any type of drugs.

The Daytona 500 got it start as the Great American Race after World War II. The USA was booming and recovering from the effects of The Great Depression and World War II. The USA started to have a feel good attitude with the advent of stars like Elvis Presley and Rock and Roll. It was inevitable that the same was going to happen to the automotive industry in spite of attempts by the state to ban Motor Sport Racing.

The Daytona 500 was born as a result of the efforts of NASCAR [The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Incorporated] and started its first race on the twenty second of February 1958 with the participation of fifty nine cars competing to win $67,650 [a big chunk of money in the late 1950's] after crossing two hundred laps. The actual winner of the first Daytona 500 was Lee Petty and history was made with the first Daytona 500 and the initiation of the Petty Racing Dynasty which continues to this day. Examples of the Petty Dynasty have been Richard Petty and Kyle Petty. There were other racing dynasties such as the Earnhardt and Waltrip Dynasty.

Many have criticized this hallowed game after the death of Dale Earnhardt but the people who see NASCAR and the Daytona 500 could have cared less. Daytona 500 has boasted a Who’s Who of those who were Grand Marshall such as James Garner [Actor], George Wallace [Governor of Alabama from 1963 to 1967, 1971 to 1979, and 1983 to 1987], George Bush [The First George Bush of the Persian Gulf War], Richard Petty, John Travolta, Alejandro Orfila [Argentine Ambassador to the United States of America], George W. Bush [the current US President until January 2009 unless he is impeached before the 2008 Elections] and Nicholas Cage. The Daytona 500 have also included a Who’s Who of those who sang the National Anthem of the United States of America such as the Osmond Brothers, Diamond Rio, Mariah Carey, Lee Ann Rimes, Vanessa Williams, and Fergie.

As I am writing about the Daytona 500 and how it heralds the beginning of spring, there are two hours left before the start of the Daytona 500 NASCAR Race for 2008. I would like to wish those who are participating the best of luck in this race in which people just go to have fun and enjoy a Motorsport Race.

I am a sportsman and I am a supporter of Motorsports  which includes NASCAR, Daytona, Talladega, and Indianapolis. The idea of banning Motorsports is a slap in the face to racing fans in the American Continent and the World. I would like to say that the idea of banning high speed car racing is also counterproductive, bans have never worked since people have a way to sidestep such bans. Remember the time when America prohibited drinking in the 1920‘s, and the embargo against Cuba ? The response was that people went to secret areas to drink during the 1920’s and even during the period of the embargo against Cuba, people went to Cuba via Mexico, Canada, Venezuela, and Spain. The same will apply to Motorsports in America.

There are people who like the thrills and excitement of Motorsports and people pay money to go to Daytona, Talladega, NASCAR, and even Homestead. It is almost a tradition in America during the Spring and Summer to go to the High Speed Car Races and now the politicians in the United States of America wants to take away such a tradition. It would never happen since a ban in America would trigger people to participate in the Paris to Dakar Car Race or even Car Races in other countries. A Ban on Motorsport Racing would also generate the effects of illegal and clandestine car races inside the United States for those who do not possess the economic means to go and participate in other countries.

When there were incidents of states banning Motorsports in states such as Ohio and Florida. In Ohio, [during the decades of the 1960’s even until the 1970‘s], people would go to an abandoned mound hill and practice drag car racing and enjoy themselves. There were also people who warned when the police would come so that those who were participating would leave before the police arrived. Many who participated or enjoyed the Motorsports in Ohio would actually lie to the State Police and say that they did not see anything. The Police could not do anything.

When Motorsport Racing was illegal in Florida  [with the exception of Daytona], there were the same incidence of people doing it on the streets. One incident was in February of 1995 before the sunrise. Four Teenagers in Two Cars went to do Drag Races using US 1 as a place to do the race. The result was that the cars crashed against each other and the poles resulting in total destruction of lives and car. In 1983, Florida was still affected by the illegal ban on High Speed Car Racing and my three favourite cousins [females] were with their boyfriends crossing US 1. My cousins and their boyfriends had the green light and there were three cars that speeded through a red light for their drag race and the accident ensued. The cars including the ones in which my cousins and their boyfriends were in looked like accordions. The only survivors were my cousins and their boyfriends. As a response for what has been happening, Florida had to legalize Motorsport Racing in other areas of the state. In fact, there is an abandoned strip which belongs to the city of Hialeah and it is loaned to those who want to enjoy Motorsport Races. Hialeah Florida did this in a supervised environment.

I participated in Motorsport Races in South Carolina, Ohio, and Venezuela and it was fun. Why take away all of the fun from the people?

While David Beckham has helped Ryan Giggs in his football [soccer] career, Ryan Giggs already thanked David Beckham a million times over by being able to play and progress in football [soccer] on his own. The cardinal rule in any sport or profession is to learn from others and attempt to develop a unique style.

A story from the Miami Herald has revealed that the owners are interested in selling the Miami Dolphins. It appears that taking into account that the Miami Dolphins have lost every game, there could be a buyer who will take the Miami Dolphins elsewhere.

I propose drafting Dan Marino to buy the Miami Dolphins as a humanitarian gesture in spite of the fact that American Football [like most sports] is profit driven.

Quiero expresar mi apoyo para Capello como tecnico del equipo nacional de Inglaterra. Despues del rechazo de Mourinho a la oferta de Inglaterra, Capello es el unico candidato viable para el trabajo.

Las razones son muchos pero voy a enumerar las principales:

1. Su experiencia como tecnico de Juventus, Real Madrid, Roma, y AC Milan.
2. Gano el Campeonato de la UEFA para Milan en 1994.
3. Trabajo como comentarista para la RAI [en Italia]
4. Anoto ocho goles en 32 juegos como jugador del equipo nacional de Italia
5. Durante su carrera como jugador para Milan, Juventus, Roma, y SPAL, anoto 35 goles en 341 juegos.
6. Como respuesta para Ramon Calderon [Presidente de Real Madrid] por despedirlo a pesar de lograr el Titulo de La Liga en la temporada de 2006-2007.

ESPN Wants to Broadcast Premier League Games

ESPN [A Sports Broadcasting Station in America] has expressed its interest in broadcasting Premier League Games.

ESPN reaches 10 million viewers in Europe and has been buying interests in other sports programmes such as Cricket [with its purchase of Cricinfo], and Rugby [with its purchase of Scrum.com]. ESPN also broadcasts the MLS, Mexican League, as well as Basketball, American Football, Baseball, and Tennis.

While it will not be denied that many of these purchases are based on love of money, there is a belief that Football is also taking a hold in America. Football will be gradually taking a hold of the market in America and share the spotlight with other sports. The reason is that there is a growing demand for sports programmes and a revulsion against programmes that promote an artificial drama.

I applaud ESPN in its decision to purchase rights to the Premier League Games.

Coach for England’s National Team [Another Chapter]

According to a report from the BBC Sports Website, the FA [English Football Federation] has announced a list of possible contenders to replace Steve Mc Laren. The List is the following:

1. Jose Mourinho
2. Fabio Capello
3. Martin O’ Neill
4. Marcelo Lippi
5. Jurgen Klinsmann

Barwick was engaged in talks with Wegener [Arsenal’s Manager] while Brookings talked with Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United.

Martin O’Neill has stated that Mourinho will be great for the job. I agree with O’Neill with the selection of Mourinho. Mourinho has had the experience with English Football as the manager of Chelsea. It would also be great to have someone who once managed Chelsea manage the English Team.  If Mourinho does not accept the post of managing England’s Football Team, the post should then go to Fabio Capello [since he expresses a desire to head England’s Team and has had the same experience in International Football as Mourinho.]

REFERENCE:

BBC Sport: “FA ‘makes approach’ for Mourinho”http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/7132161.stm