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Old Willie's bowls still work

Old Willie's bowls still workThis old Willie's bowls still work
IF you thought England's World Cup were getting a bit old, take a look at our Commonwealth Games competitors.
Scotch bowls legend William Walker Wood has just been selected to represent Britain in Delhi at the ripe old age of 72. It's the eighth time the geriatric ball-stroker will participate.
The Haddington bowler, fondly known as 'Wee Willie Winkie' due to his incredibly small tadger, will take part in the triples event alongside David Peacock and Wayne Hogg, with whom he won the triples World Championship title in New Zealand in 2008.
"This is the news I hoped for so it is great to have it confirmed and there is no doubt we are sending a strong squad of bowlers well prepared and totally focused on being among the medals," said Wood, shortly before wetting his trousers.
 

It's the Ryde of the Tiger

Ryde of the TigerIt's the Ryde of the Tiger
WITH all our heart, BBM hopes Tiger Woods makes the cut for the USA Ryder Cup team.
Imagine the football chants that Euro fans will aim at him - especially after having had a season to hone their talent following the Ashley Cole and John Terry shagabaout saga.
Unfortunately, American captain Corey Pavin seems intent on pissing on our strawberries after pouring cold water on the idea that Tiger Woods would be a shoo-in as a wildcard entry.
However, Pavin said on Twitter: "I never said such a thing and will not say a thing until 09/07."
Bah! Still Woods seems keen on having his pecker riled up by cheeky Welshmen after responding with an emphatic, if ill-tempered, "yes" when asked if he would take a wild card spot.
After being absolute dog poo for the last few months, Woods has slipped down the Ryder Cup rankings. He was aiming to redeem himself over the weekend at the USPGA Championship but, before the event, he was two places outside the top-eight seeds that will automatically qualify. Still, if anyones good at spreading their seeding it's our Tiger.
 

London calling - two years early

Campriani NiccoloLondon calling - two years early
WE'RE not quite sure how this works, but an Italian bloke has become the first person to qualify for the London Olympics - two years before the frigging thing takes place.
Niccolo Campriani, 22, can start looking at EasyJet flights to London after winning the 10m air rifle final at the ISSF World Championships in Munich.
"I can't believe I am the first qualified athlete," he said.
"This is going to help me, the sport and our federation, in the future. I am so happy."
All sounds a bit weird to us. OK his form's good now but what about in 24 months time? What if he develops a spasm? One quick twitch and he could blow Seb Coe's head right off.
Zuzana Stefecekova of Slovakia became the first woman to book her spot at the same event. Sounds like a honey.
 

Justin Time For A Brit Open Win

harrington-john-smiths-claret-jugGolf: This could all be irrelevant by the time you read this but everyone seems to be predicting a British winner of the Open this year. Justin Rose, that guy who finished fourth in the tournament as a 17-year old amateur, and who is currently the form player going into the competition, reckons a Brit's name is as good as on the famous Claret Jug.
"I fully expect one of us to be in contention," said Rose.
"Numerically, the opportunity is probably better than ever and, on that basis alone, I think one of us will be in the running."
 
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WORLD SPORT

Old Willie's bowls still work
This old Willie's bowls still workIF you thought England's World Cup were getting a bit old, take a look at our Commonwealth Games competitors.Scotch bowls legend William Walker Wood has just been selected to represent Brit
It's the Ryde of the Tiger
It's the Ryde of the TigerWITH all our heart, BBM hopes Tiger Woods makes the cut for the USA Ryder Cup team.Imagine the football chants that Euro fans will aim at him - especially after having had a season to hone their ta
London calling - two years early
London calling - two years earlyWE'RE not quite sure how this works, but an Italian bloke has become the first person to qualify for the London Olympics - two years before the frigging thing takes place.Niccolo Campriani, 2

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