Sports Photos of the Week

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Ronaldo - Inter vs AC Milan (2:1)

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British team - UCI Track Cycling World Cup

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Didier Drogba - Chelsea vs Arsenal (2:1)

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ISU World Single Distance Speed Skating Championship

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John Simpson vs Derry Matthews - WBU Featherweight Title Match

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Justine Henin (Belgium) - Dubai Duty Free Women's Open

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Kelly Slater - Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast at Snapper Rocks

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Anders Jakobsen - Ski Jumping World Cup event in Kuopio

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Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong (Malaysia) - Men's Doubles Final during the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championship

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NASCAR Busch Series

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Patrick Britton (Rice) vs Charlie Jones (Houston) - NCAA Men's Basketball

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Rafael Nadal (Spain) - Pacific Life Open

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Rico Leroy and Sarah Burel (France) - Noosa Surfing Festival

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Roman Hofer (Austria), Enak Gavaggio (France) - Freestyle World Championship in Madonna Di Campiglio, Italy

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Sebastien Loeb (France), Daniela Elena (Monaco) - WRC Corona Rally in Leon, Mexico

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Toni Bou - World Indoor Trial Championship 2007

Valencia vs Inter Milan

VALENCIA, Spain, March 6 (Reuters) - Valencia's Champions League victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday was marred by a mass brawl at the final whistle in which the Italian side's Argentine midfielder Nicolas Burdisso suffered a broken nose.
Valencia, who drew 2-2 in the first leg, clinched a place in the quarter-finals on the away goals rule after holding Inter to a 0-0 draw at the Mestalla.
But tempers flared at the final whistle with Valencia midfielder Carlos Marchena kicking out at Burdisso after exchanging words with the Argentine.
The incident sparked the brawl and Valencia substitute David Navarro, who had not featured in the match, ran on to the middle of the pitch and punched Burdisso who fell to the ground.
Several Inter players tried to trip up Navarro as he ran off the pitch and the fighting continued in the tunnel.
Inter goalkeeper Francesco Toldo entered the Valencia dressing room, while Luis Figo and Inter's Esteban Cambiasso were involved in scuffles as they tried to follow him with security guards having to intervene.
Local media reported that Navarro was ushered away from the stadium.
Inter coach Roberto Mancini said he was deeply disappointed by the incident.
'A Valencia player went mad when he came on to the pitch and hit Burdisso,' said Mancini. 'He broke Burdisso's nose.
'Toldo saw the incident and it is possible he went into the Valencia dressing room.
'Players have to learn how to behave on the pitch.'
Valencia striker David Villa said it was a shame to have ended the game in such disappointing fashion.
'It was unnecessary, it was ugly and sad,' the Spanish international told reporters. 'At such times when emotions are running high there are some people who don't know how to control themselves.'
Valencia coach Quique Sanchez Flores said he hoped his team would not receive a heavy punishment as a result of the incidents.
'There was a problem between Marchena and Burdisso at the final whistle and Navarro intervened mistakenly,' he told reporters. 'It was an error by the whole team to get involved.
'I hope we will be given a minimum punishment and that it will affect the team as little as possible.
'There was a lot of confusion in the dressing room and people were out of order. It took a long time for people to calm down, but these things sometimes happen in football.'

Sport Fishing

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While anglers do eat some of their catch, Sport fishing is not done primarily for food. Sport fishing’s primary reward is in the thrill of catching the fish, and often fish caught are tagged and released back to the water. Sport fishing is done with hook, rod and reel, though methods vary depending on what type of fish are being hunted. Competitive sport fishing often does not allow all the fish to be kept, so many anglers who practice sport fishing do not keep all of their catch.

For the most part, any fish that are kept through sport fishing are kept as trophies. Trophy fish that are the most highly prized are rare species and very large species of fish. Such fish are often mounted and displayed. Sport fishing competitions are gaining in popularity, and more and more anglers are gaining interest in the sport. In competition, extra points are awarded to anglers who use thinner, weaker lines to haul in their prey. Thinner lines add an extra degree of difficulty to sport fishing, though for beginners it’s best to start with stronger lines and work your way slowly toward thin, weak lines. Light tackle is used in sport fishing, making casts fly far and wide.

A lot of sport fishing is done in fresh waters, especially in the US and Canada. Freshwater fish hunted by sport fishing anglers include walleye, sturgeon, pike, salmon, and trout. Artificial spinners and flies are great for catching trout in freshwater lakes and streams, for anglers who prefer not to use live bait. For those who would rather use live bait, anglers prefer worms and grasshoppers when fishing lakes and streams for trout.

Beginning anglers shouldn’t tackle a sport fishing competition right away. Hunting large prey is an acquired skill, and beginners shouldn’t start casting their lines in competition if sport fishing for the first or second time. No angler should enter the world of competitive sport fishing unless they’re used to fishing with thin, weak lines and bringing in large fish. Competition adds an extra level of difficulty and excitement, and speed can be a factor in large sport fishing competitions. An angler who is not completely comfortable and experienced with sport fishing should not attempt to compete.

There are many ways that a beginning angler can learn the art of sport fishing, however. Many local freshwater fishing areas host courses for beginning anglers who wish to learn more about sport fishing, and very often experienced anglers are more than happy to coach beginning anglers and offer tips and advice.

Many anglers who have tried their hand at sport fishing have found a great love for hunting the large prey that haunt the waters. For those who find sport fishing very enjoyable, competitive sport fishing can be very thrilling and fun once a certain degree of skill has been learned.

Since sport fishing can be done from land or boat, beginning anglers should use whatever method suits them best. Anglers who are more comfortable on land should fish by land, gaining some skill and experience in this medium before going out on a boat. No angler should ever go out alone, and a fishing buddy should be with you no matter your level of experience. Beginners should take a more experienced angler to the waters with them, especially when sport fishing is the aim. Bringing in large prey is not an easy task, and sometimes you’ll need an extra pair of hands, especially when still in the learning stages. To truly learn sport fishing, you must go out and catch some fish. The best thing to do is take a friend or two, gather up your gear, and head to the nearest body of freshwater.

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