Podium Cafe (Free subscription) | 12/06/2009
In this year’s Tour de France twenty teams took part. Seventeen of those teams were part of the Pro Tour. There were in fact eighteen Pro Tour teams this year, but the Tour organisers decided not to include the Fuji-Servetto team, this in no small part due to the doping scandal created by Ricardo Ricco and Leonardo Piepoli at the 2008 Tour under...
World Food Program (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
Dutch Minister for Development Cooperation Albert Gerard (Bert) Koenders, along with a 40-member delegation including envoy in Pakistan, on Monday visited the Jalozai camp established for the internally displaced persons (IDPs).(..)The Dutch delegation was accompanied by officials of the UNHCR, the WFP and the WHO.
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Cervélo TestTeam will register its women's team in The Netherlands next year, instead of in Germany as it was this year. The reason lies with the nationality of the women. In 2009, the team had 15 riders, four of whom were German, more than any other nationality. For 2010, the team will have four Dutch riders, which will be more than any other nationality. “The...
Arsenal-Mania.com (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
Manager Arsene Wenger has blasted the Dutch Football Association over their handling of the Robin van Persie injury.
SwimNews Online - Daily News (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
At the 2010-cut Swim Cup in Eindhoven, Job Kienhuis sets 15.08.77 Dutch 1.500m record; a swift 53.95 free for Kromowidjojo and 59.10 'fly for Dekker also make grade for Budapest 2010; happy news on Veldhuis
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Skil-Shimano announced today that it has completed its team for the the 2010 season. The Dutch team has signed home riders Robin Chaigneau and Job Vissers as the final members of a 25-man roster. "Chaigneau has come on leaps and bounds and is now ready to turn pro," the team said in a press release. The 21-year-old sprinter had several second and third place finishes...
Florida Sun Sentinel (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
South Florida teams rekindling interest in the sport among youth "It's like you're jogging" shouts coach Janine Alleyne as two ropes rapidly whip the floor.
Florida Sun Sentinel (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
South Florida teams rekindling interest in the sport among youth "It's like you're jogging" shouts coach Janine Alleyne as two ropes rapidly whip the floor.
The Local (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Dutch school inspectors have been hired to review English language teaching in 30 Swedish schools. The decision has been met with irritation by teacher unions.
cyclingnews.com (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Dutchman Michael Boogerd is returning to professional cycling. The former cyclist announced yesterday that he will form his own Continental-ranked team. Bike manufacturer Specialized asked Boogerd to establish a new Dutch team. He will become sports manager and talent scout for the team. "This is a huge challenge. I will start from scratch to put together a...
The Inquisitr (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
A Japanese team competing in Australia’s World Solar Challenge took top honors this week in the 1,864 mile solar car race, upsetting the 4-time Dutch champs. The car, known as the Tokai Challenger finished the race in 29 hours and 49 minutes, including a quick “pit stop” for a flat tire. That time provided an average [...]
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Today the European Team Championship in Novi Sad will be decided. Azerbaijan and Russia are both on 13 match points, followed by five countries on 11. Russia’s Alexander Morozevich decided yesterday’s match against Armenia. In the women section Russia and Georgia are both on 14 match points. Today’s round starts at 13.00 CET. The 17th European [...]
Too Much Racing (Free subscription) | 12/07/2009
... Prost (France) Zaugg (South Africa) Fauzy (Malaysia) Piscopo (Italy) Bleekemolen took pole for the Dutch team. Interesting to see India are up there, Karthikeyan can be a good driver on his day. Diana is with Alan Jones, seatholder for A1Team Australia. Alan tells us about the black armband he is wearing for the people who lost their lives in the Australian bushfires, and the...
FreeBetting (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
Twente are looking to build on the impressive performances in Dutch Eredivisie and secure their place in the Europa League knockout stages. One point from this match should be enough for the second place in the group, while a win over Fenerbahce would see them climb to first place. The Turks have virtually clinched their place in the next round and they could field an under strength side in...
Sssshhhhh..... (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
... ago as well, i made my second trip to the Emirates Stadium where I watched my favorite football team, Arsenal played against the Dutch Team, AZ Alkmaar. well, it was a good trip coz my team won! 3-1! well played! tottenham in disguise huh?
