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Article - Law Of Attraction: The Ultimate Guide To The Law Of Attraction
What is the Law of Attraction? Law of attraction has many different labels, "Success consciousness", "Law of Magnetism&...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tórshavn: Encyclopedia Ii - Tórshavn - Sport
Football teams in Tórshavn: HB - homepage (1904) B36 - homepage (1936) AB - homepage (1973) FRAM (1975) Handball teams in Tórshavn: ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canoeing: Encyclopedia Ii - Canoeing - Sport
The International Canoe Federation is a well known canoeing organization around the world. The ICF recognises several competitive and non...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1965 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1965 In South Africa - Sport
1965 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 10 April - The South Africa (Springboks) loses to Ireland 6-9 at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2006 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 2006 In South Africa - Sport
2006 in South Africa - Cricket. 6 January - The Proteas lose the 3rd Test against the Australian Cricket Team in Sydney to loose the 3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uladzimir Parfianovich: Encyclopedia Ii - Uladzimir Parfianovich - Sport
Uladzimir Parfianovich is the only canoeist to win three Olympic gold medals at the same Olympic Games. He has achieved this at Moscow Ol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thurso: Encyclopedia Ii - Thurso - Sport
The football (soccer) team, Thurso FC (nicknamed "the Vikings"), plays in the North Caledonian League. Another football team in Thurso is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Cultural Venues In Cardiff: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Cultural Venues In Cardiff - Sport
List of cultural venues in Cardiff - Stadiums. Spectator sports venues with seating capacity: Cardiff Arms Park (13,000) Cardiff Inter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1995 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1995 In South Africa - Sport
1995 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 25 May - 24 June - South Africa hosts and wins the 3rd Rugby Union World Cup 1995 in So...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Professional: Encyclopedia Ii - Professional - Sport
Sometimes the professional status of an activity is controversial, for example there is debate as to whether or not professionals should ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maidstone: Encyclopedia Ii - Maidstone - Sport
The local football team Maidstone United FC, formed in 1897, have had a turbulent recent history. Their greatest achievement came in gain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - King Edward's School Birmingham: Encyclopedia Ii - King Edward's School Birmingham - Sport
King Edward's is surprisingly good at sport considering its lack of the sporting scholarships that some other nearby schools, such as Bro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Ireland - Sport
Gaelic football and hurling are the most popular sports in Ireland. Along with Camogie, Ladies' Gaelic football, handball and rounders, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2002 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 2002 In South Africa - Sport
2002 in South Africa - Football Soccer. 19 November - South Africa (Bafana Bafana) loses to Senegal 4-1 after drawing 1-1 and then los...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newbury Berkshire: Encyclopedia Ii - Newbury Berkshire - Sport
Newbury is home to A.F.C. Newbury, one of only two football clubs sponsored by Vodafone (the other being Manchester United). Newbury is a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newcastle Upon Tyne: Encyclopedia Ii - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Sport
The City has a strong sporting tradition, being home to Premiership football team Newcastle United, and Guinness Premiership rugby union ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Huddersfield: Encyclopedia Ii - Huddersfield - Sport
Huddersfield - Rugby. On August 29, 1895, 22 rugby clubs from across the north of England held a meeting in the George Hotel, next to t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Petersfield Hampshire: Encyclopedia Ii - Petersfield Hampshire - Sport
Petersfield has a wealth of clubs and teams for most sports. Several players have gone on to lead successful professional sporting career...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oldham: Encyclopedia Ii - Oldham - Sport
The town is home to a number of sports teams including Oldham Athletic Association Football Club and Oldham Roughyeds Rugby League Club. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Ireland - Sport
Gaelic football and hurling are the most popular sports in Ireland. Along with Camogie, Ladies' Gaelic football, handball and rounders, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hucknall: Encyclopedia Ii - Hucknall - Sport
The town's football team is Hucknall Town F.C.. Founded in 1945, originally as a colliery team (Hucknall Colliery Welfare FC), changing i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of South Africans: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of South Africans - Sport
List of South Africans - Athletics. Okkert Brits, athlete (1973 - ) Zola Budd, athlete (1966 - ) Bruce Fordyce, ultra-marathon runner ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Sweden-related Topics: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Sweden-related Topics - Sport
List of Sweden-related topics - Lists. List of football clubs in Sweden List of sport events in Sweden List of Sweden-related topics...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dungannon: Encyclopedia Ii - Dungannon - Sport
Dungannon has also achieved much sporting success within it's history. It was one of the first towns in Ireland to form a rugby club, pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Liechtenstein: Encyclopedia Ii - Liechtenstein - Sport
Liechtenstein football teams play in the Swiss football leagues. The Liechtenstein Cup allows access to one Liechtenstein team each year ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leicester: Encyclopedia Ii - Leicester - Sport
Sports teams include Leicester City F.C. (football), Leicester Tigers (rugby union), Leicester Riders (basketball), and the Leicestershir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Queensland: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Queensland - Sport
In 1980 the annual Rugby League State of Origin matches began at Lang Park in Brisbane. In 1982 the Commonwealth Games was held in Brisba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2000 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 2000 In South Africa - Sport
2000 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 19 November - The South Africa (Springboks) beat Ireland 28-18 at Lansdowne Road, Dublin,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Europe: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Europe - Sport
Besides football, the most popular spectator sport in Europe, other sports enjoy more localised followings, such as rugby union, rugby le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hobart: Encyclopedia Ii - Hobart - Sport
Due to Tasmania's heavily distributed population, most Hobart sporting teams in national competitions are statewide teams. These include ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hereford: Encyclopedia Ii - Hereford - Sport
Hereford is home of Hereford United Football Club. They had a spell in the Football League from 1972 to 1997 reaching the second tier of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1996 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1996 In South Africa - Sport
1996 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 2 July - The South Africa (Springboks) beats Fiji in Pretoria 43-18 1996 in South Afric...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of The United Kingdom - Sport
The national sport of the UK is football, and the UK has the oldest football clubs in the world. The home nations all have separate natio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St. Joseph's College Hunters Hill: Encyclopedia Ii - St. Joseph's College Hunters Hill - Sport
Again, the majority of Joey's sporting teams are managed by lay staff members, although some brothers do coach sports. St Joseph's offici...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Birmingham: Encyclopedia Ii - Birmingham - Sport
A cricket club was in existence in Birmingham as early as 1745, and today the city is home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club whose grou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Thailand: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Thailand - Sport
Muay Thai (Thai boxing) is probably the most popular spectator sport in Thailand. The other main indigenous sport is takraw, which is sim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Jersey: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Jersey - Sport
Jersey participates in its own right in the Commonwealth Games, in which shooting is a strong sport. Golf is also popular - Harry Vardon ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Australia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Australia - Sport
Australians are passionate about sport, and it forms a major part of the country's culture. Most of Australia's patriotism is expressed t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Belgium: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Belgium - Sport
The most popular sport in Belgium is football (soccer). The Belgian First Division is one of the older leagues in the world. Belgium used...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Europe: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Europe - Sport
Besides football, the most popular spectator sport in Europe, other sports enjoy more localised followings, such as rugby union, rugby le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bath: Encyclopedia Ii - Bath - Sport
The city's best known sporting team is Bath Rugby, a rugby union team which is currently in the Guinness Premiership league. It plays in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Australia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Australia - Sport
Australians are passionate about sport, and it forms a major part of the country's culture. Most of Australia's patriotism is expressed t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plymouth: Encyclopedia Ii - Plymouth - Sport
The city is home to Plymouth Argyle Football Club, which plays in the English Football League's Championship division. The club is based ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pleven: Encyclopedia Ii - Pleven - Sport
The town hosts two football clubs, FC Spartak Pleven and FC Belite Orli, which have separate stadiums. Both teams play in the second Bulg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Greystones: Encyclopedia Ii - Greystones - Sport
The town has a plentiful supply of local clubs and caters for many sporting needs. Greystones Tennis, Rugby and GAA clubs are located on ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Potchefstroom: Encyclopedia Ii - Potchefstroom - Sport
Potchefstroom - Facilities. Potchefstroom is known as the North-West Province's "Home of Sport". The provincial headquarters of 17 of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Glasgow: Encyclopedia Ii - Glasgow - Sport
Glasgow has a long sporting history, with the world's first international football match held in 1872 at the West of Scotland Cricket Clu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Albury New South Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Albury New South Wales - Sport
Albury is a stronghold of Australian rules football; further north rugby league is the main winter sport. The local Ovens and Murray leag...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Ireland: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Ireland - Sport
Sport in Ireland is popular and widespread. Levels of participation and spectating are high, but as in the rest of the western world part...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dunfermline: Encyclopedia Ii - Dunfermline - Sport
Dunfermline - Football. Dunfermline has one professional football team, Dunfermline Athletic F.C. (DAFC), which plays in the Scottish P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of People From Karnataka: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of People From Karnataka - Sport
List of people from Karnataka - Cricket. E.A.S. Prasanna Gundappa Vishwanath Javagal Srinath Rahul Dravid Anil Kumble Roger Binny Syed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Zealand: Encyclopedia Ii - New Zealand - Sport
New Zealand's most popular sports are rugby union, cricket, netball, lawn bowling, soccer (perhaps surprisingly, the most popular footbal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Copenhagen: Encyclopedia Ii - Copenhagen - Sport
Copenhagen has a wide variety of sport teams. Denmarks two leading Football teams reside in Copenhagen Brøndby IF and FC København foot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1997 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1997 In South Africa - Sport
1997 in South Africa - Football Soccer. 11 January - South Africa (Bafana Bafana) draws with Zambia 0-0 at the Independence Stadium, L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reading Berkshire: Encyclopedia Ii - Reading Berkshire - Sport
Reading F.C., formerly based at Elm Park, have since 1998 been in their new 24,084 capacity all-seater Madejski Stadium (named after chai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manchester: Encyclopedia Ii - Manchester - Sport
Sport and especially football are an important part of Manchester culture. Two major football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester Cit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - San Marino: Encyclopedia Ii - San Marino - Sport
One of the Formula One races, the San Marino Grand Prix, is named after the state, although it does not actually take place there. San Ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sheffield: Encyclopedia Ii - Sheffield - Sport
Sheffield has a long sporting heritage. In 1857 a collective of cricketers formed the world's first-ever official football club, Sheffiel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Toss Juggling: Encyclopedia Ii - Toss Juggling - Sport
As a sport, juggling can be done competitively, with jugglers taking turns to try to best each other's abilities, or juggling together, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Toruń: Encyclopedia Ii - Toruń - Sport
Three public swimming pools, two auqa parks, and a number of indoor school facilities are available in Toruń. Five stadiums host various...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sydney: Encyclopedia Ii - Sydney - Sport
Sydney is arguably the major rugby league centre of the world. It is the headquarters of Australian Rugby League and home to 9 of the 15 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kilkenny: Encyclopedia Ii - Kilkenny - Sport
Kilkenny is one of the foremost counties in Ireland for proficiency in the game of hurling. This very fast and exciting field sport is in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brighton: Encyclopedia Ii - Brighton - Sport
Brighton is the home of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and the Hove ground of Sussex County Cricket Club, which is used for internationa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1992 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1992 In South Africa - Sport
1992 in South Africa - Football Soccer. 7 July - South Africa beats Cameroon 1-0 at King's Park Rugby Stadium, Durban in a friendly ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1993 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1993 In South Africa - Sport
1993 in South Africa - Football Soccer. 10 January - South Africa beats Botswana 2-0 at National Stadium, Gaborone, Botswana in a frie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1994 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1994 In South Africa - Sport
1994 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 4 April - New South Wales rugby union officials cancel the Waratahs' visit to Durban for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1981 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1981 In South Africa - Sport
1981 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 30 May - The South Africa (Springboks) beat Ireland 23-15 6 June - The Springboks beat Ir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1965 In Australia: Encyclopedia Ii - 1965 In Australia - Sport
Cricket: Australia lose a five test series away to the West Indies 2-1. The West Indies side includes greats such as Garry Sobers and Roh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brighouse: Encyclopedia Ii - Brighouse - Sport
Brighouse - Football. During the 2003-4 season, the town's football club, Brighouse Town A.F.C. played in the West Riding County Amateu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1960 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1960 In South Africa - Sport
1960 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 30 April - The Springboks, the South African rugby team, beats Scotland in Port Elizabeth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1961 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1961 In South Africa - Sport
1961 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 13 May - The South Africa (Springboks) beat Ireland 24-8 ... See also:1961 in South Af...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ulster: Encyclopedia Ii - Ulster - Sport
In Rugby union, the Ulster branch of the Irish Rugby Football Union plays as a professional club in the Celtic League, along with clubs f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Craigmount High School: Encyclopedia Ii - Craigmount High School - Sport
The school has a strong sporting heritage and regularly enters teams and students into local and national leagues and competitions. Curre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northamptonshire: Encyclopedia Ii - Northamptonshire - Sport
Northamptonshire is home to a number of football (soccer) teams, notably the professional sides Rushden & Diamonds F.C. and Northampt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oceania: Encyclopedia Ii - Oceania - Sport
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is one of six football confederations under the auspices of FIFA, the international governing bo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diocesan College: Encyclopedia Ii - Diocesan College - Sport
Sport is an integral part of any Bishops student's life, and is compulsory as team sports are used to build camaraderie. Boys can choose ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1999 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1999 In South Africa - Sport
1999 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 19 June - South Africa (Springboks) beats Italy 101-0 1999 in South Africa - Football S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newport: Encyclopedia Ii - Newport - Sport
The city has a formidable sporting reputation, owed mainly to the exploits of the world-famous Newport Rugby Club. One of the few clubs t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Newcastle Upon Tyne: Encyclopedia Ii - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Sport
The City has a strong sporting tradition, being home to Premiership football team Newcastle United, and Guinness Premiership rugby union ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lurgan: Encyclopedia Ii - Lurgan - Sport
Lurgan could be described as a very sporty town, in the sense that all sports are catered for sufficiently. With around ten Gaelic clubs ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manchester: Encyclopedia Ii - Manchester - Sport
Sport and especially football are an important part of Manchester culture. Two major football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester Cit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Zealand: Encyclopedia Ii - New Zealand - Sport
New Zealand's most popular sports are rugby union, cricket, netball, lawn bowling, soccer (perhaps surprisingly, the most popular footbal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Didsbury: Encyclopedia Ii - Didsbury - Sport
Didsbury has a variety of different sports clubs. Didsbury Toc-H R.F.C is a successful rugby union squad founded in 1924 with their 1st T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Perth Scotland: Encyclopedia Ii - Perth Scotland - Sport
St Johnstone F.C. is the town's football club. They were previously based at Muirton Park, but their current stadium McDiarmid Park in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daf Trucks: Encyclopedia Ii - Daf Trucks - Sport
DAF cars had the image of being slow. The company tried to change this image with entries in rallies and races, such as their entry in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Sudan: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Sudan - Sport
Several Sudanese born basketball players have played in the American National Basketball Association. These include Deng Gai, Luol Deng a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Cuba: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Cuba - Sport
Fidel Castro's belief in the benefits of sports (he loves and has played baseball) has resulted in Cuba's relative international success ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1998 In South Africa: Encyclopedia Ii - 1998 In South Africa - Sport
1998 in South Africa - Football Rugby Union. 13 June - The South Africa (Springboks) beat Ireland 37-13 20 June - The Springboks beat ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wolverhampton: Encyclopedia Ii - Wolverhampton - Sport
Wolverhampton was represented in the football Premier League by Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. during the 2003-04 season. However their poo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pietermaritzburg: Encyclopedia Ii - Pietermaritzburg - Sport
In January there is an annual canoe race, Dusi Canoe Marathon, from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The route follows the Msunduzi River into...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Plymouth: Encyclopedia Ii - Plymouth - Sport
The city is home to Plymouth Argyle Football Club, which plays in the English Football League's Championship division. The club is based ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Portsmouth: Encyclopedia Ii - Portsmouth - Sport
The city is home to Portsmouth F.C., who play their home games at Fratton Park. The club are in the process of building a new stadium on ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coventry: Encyclopedia Ii - Coventry - Sport
Sporting teams include Coventry City (Football), Coventry Rugby Club (Rugby Union), Coventry Blaze (Ice Hockey), Coventry Bears (Rugby Le...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Wales: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Wales - Sport
The national sport of Wales is rugby union. Main article: Rugby union in Wales Welsh sportsmen and women ... See also:Culture of Wales,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - London: Encyclopedia Ii - London - Sport
London has hosted the Summer Olympics twice, in 1908 and 1948. In July 2005 London was chosen to host the Games in 2012, making it the fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wimbledon London: Encyclopedia Ii - Wimbledon London - Sport
Although now best known as the home of tennis, this was not the first sport to bring Wimbledon national fame. Wimbledon London - Rifle s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - London: Encyclopedia Ii - London - Sport
London has hosted the Summer Olympics twice, in 1908 and 1948. In July 2005 London was chosen to host the Games in 2012, making it the fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - County Limerick: Encyclopedia Ii - County Limerick - Sport
Limerick is widely regarded to be the Irish home of Rugby which is very popular in the county, but is mostly focused around Limerick city...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sydney Grammar School: Encyclopedia Ii - Sydney Grammar School - Sport
Sydney Grammar School is one of eight Sydney schools known collectively as the GPS Schools. GPS sporting events are contested keenly in r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Judd School: Encyclopedia Ii - The Judd School - Sport
The school's main traditional team sports are rugby (in the winter months) and cricket (in the summer), in which it competes against othe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Winchester: Encyclopedia Ii - Winchester - Sport
Winchester's association football (soccer) club, called Winchester City F.C., was founded in 1884 and has the motto "Many in Men, One in ...   » Read the article