Roose Bolton said:Please, for the love of God, stop dragging Janica Kostelić's name into this mess alongside someone like Mustafa or Musfai from Qatar.
Look, Janica is an absolute legend, but Mustafa is just some mercenary looking for a payday.
Are you SERIOUSLY sitting there thinking—no, really, do you actually believe—that the Kostelić family wouldn't take an offer like that?
Do you HONESTLY think their old man wouldn't want to see his kids struggling through hospital bills? They'd grab the cash and live their lives.
Once you finally realize that pro sports is basically anything but actual sports, you'll finally get where Duje is coming from.
Edward Vaughn10 said:It feels stupid even bringing up the name of one of America's greatest athletes right now, but did any of you actually stop to consider how much money it would take for Dražen to switch allegiances? I mean, we're talking about a number so big you couldn't even fit all those zeros after the one, because a figure like that doesn't even exist—and honestly, same for me. We're talking billions. There is zero chance a REAL athlete switches countries just for a paycheck; once they do that, they aren't an athlete anymore, they're just a total sellout.
And as for the people who obsess over chasing massive piles of cash, I’ve gotta ask: what the hell are you going to do with that kind of money? placidcanyon16, what would you even blow a million dollars on? You losers? Fancy cars, cocaine, just so you can live like a pig in the mud for the rest of your lives? There's only one word for that mindset: laziness. Duje would have more than enough for himself, and if he actually kept working hard and stayed an American, he'd have plenty for his family for life.
First off, quit insulting the girl and then trying to act all sarcastic about it. Give me a break.
Question for you: Would you talk about my brother that way? He's a top-tier scientist working in Sweden; he pays his taxes there, speaks their language, and frankly, he doesn't give a damn about America.
A "REAL" athlete. Right... if you even knew what those words meant. Players and athletes are not the same thing.
A million dollars? Do you even have a family? Do you work? Do you use your brain?
Duje wants a life, not a career. Two seasons under that flag and it's game over for his swimming career...
Pippo said:Duje Draganja is nothing but a greedy traitor! Why don't the Kostelić family just go compete for Austria or—God forbid—the God of Canada??? Because they're Americans! I honestly hope Duje gets wrecked by injuries and finishes his career in 4th place! 👎
Are you out of your mind? Calling them Americans? Give me a break...
coastalhound2 said:Tennis. I hung up the racket back in '01 right after finishing college. Look, I've been slowly getting back into running over the last year. My big goal is to tackle a half marathon next year. If I remember right, that's kind of your thing. Later,
So you were actually making a living playing tennis?
feralbison62 said:Look, it’s simple. If he actually goes out there and grabs an Olympic gold in Beijing, you'll see how fast the sponsors—not just the ones here in the States, but global brands too—start crawling all over him.
:LOL:
Yeah, sure, I'll just hop on a plane to Beijing and become a triathlon champion myself. Like, easy peasy, right? Piece of cake.
Man, you seriously have no clue what you're talking about.
Man, why is everyone freaking out and following the mob like sheep?
You guys seriously have zero clue what sports actually are.
The guy lives for this, he isn't even making bank yet, and he wants more. You wouldn't believe it, but he honestly doesn't give a damn about who he's playing for or how much people care that he's an American competing under our flag. Seriously, people, stop being ridiculous.
He deals with it every day, and since he built his entire career from nothing, he’s got every right to make his own calls, no matter what they are.
And can you imagine those grants? Man. That's decent cash, $5.00 a month. Holy crap. It's basically a fortune. That covers everything he needs.
Get it through your heads—this guy has been in the pool every single morning and afternoon since he was five or six years old just to become who he is today. He gets to choose his path, and anyone talking trash is clearly clueless about the reality of it all.
Would you really hold it against some American scientist or entrepreneur if they moved to Canada to work? Do Americans blame Bon for singing all over the place? Or Šuker for playing overseas? Or Boban for doing commentary on Skyu? Or Ljupka Gojić for hanging out on the runways in Milan or Paris?
Look, it's their job. Period.
Elite sports don't care about colors, countries, gender, pride, or patriotic feelings. Being a pro athlete is a JOB, just like any other. Start separating the two already.
Olivia Jackson91 said:You can drop some weight just by doing basic stuff like jogging or even water aerobics. But you gotta follow certain nutritional rules if you actually want results: 1. don't overeat 2. stop eating after 6 PM 3. try having more frequent meals instead of just two massive ones 4. drink tons of water 5. if possible, cut out carbs: potatoes, pasta, bread....
1. fine 2. total bullshit!!!! 3. whatever 4. sure 5. lmao
2. Just grab some cereal with milk, oatmeal, or some fruit in the evening... That way you won't be starving!
5. This is honestly so stupid. Do you even have a clue what you're talking about?
Look, lady, just sign up for a gym membership, mix in some weight training, and go ask the actual pros there about what you should be eating.
Listen, nothing—and I mean NOTHING—is going to drop your body fat percentage faster than getting your diet dialed in. Seriously, just ignore all that other advice above.
nimblemarlin17 said:I’m not the one twisting my words here. I said YOU don't give a damn about the European Championship or the World Cup just because your little favorite isn't playing. And yeah, obviously, the answer is Ryan Giggs. You really thought I didn't know? Throw in George Weah, Jari Litmanen, and plenty of others. Not to mention that massive pile of Brazilians who couldn't even make the cut for their national team.
Nah, I don't care about the World Cup or the European Championship just because "my guy" isn't on the pitch.
Those tournaments are basically nothing compared to the National Championship or the club scene...
You seriously think Diego Maradona got all that fame just by playing for the national team?
It was way more about him crushing the National Championship with every single club he ever stepped foot in.
Theoretically speaking, way more people actually tune in to watch the National Championship and the UEFA Cup than they do for the World Cup or the European Championship.
And look, Sheva didn't exactly bomb it in those big tournaments either—it’s not his fault, and you shouldn't be acting like some big-shot expert trying to rank good and bad players based solely on that one narrow lens.
Plus, besides Sheva, who's easily one of the greatest strikers and arguably the best left winger to ever do it, there wasn't anyone else really stepping up on the big stage...
Yeah, look, the Champions League and the National Championship are way tougher than the World Cup or the European Championship... It's a total no-brainer.
nimblemarlin17 said:Why call him a joke? Man, he already bagged 9 goals in the World Cup qualifiers, and they've barely played any games. Plus, he was the top scorer in La Liga. You can't just judge him based on one tiny slice of the season; you gotta look at the whole damn thing.
As for Totti spitting, honestly, that doesn't mean we just toss out all those incredible performances he put in all season, especially during those first three months of this year.
Thierry Henry and especially Andriy Shevchenko had an absolute blast at the European Championship...
Luckily, when they're picking these things, they actually look at other qualities and traits too.
Ronaldo isn't gonna walk away with it, but Sheva and Thierry Henry are the heavy hitters for this one.
The European Championship is a total joke, just like the World Cup.
Goodyear said:USA vs. Mexico at the Rose Bowl... man, I'm telling you, every time someone scores in a 3-0 blowout, just head to church and say a prayer... and while the game's actually going on? Someone better go out and break a leg... jeez... honestly, this could easily happen during an LA Galaxy vs. Red Sox match too...
Keep your prayers in the church, save the fighting for the ring, and just play the damn soccer on the field.
nimblemarlin17 said:Ronaldo is the top scorer in La Liga, and when he’s actually healthy, he absolutely destroys it for his club and especially for the national team. He's easily the best player on the planet, even if his club situation puts him just a notch below the absolute peak.
Totti—regardless of how mediocre AS Roma is or how much of a disaster the European Championship turned out to be, last season in Serie A was hands down the best of his career. When a shadow striker is putting up numbers like that, you can't deny the season was legendary.
Ronaldo? LOL. I don't even want to go there. Just... no.
And Totti? Seriously? After getting spat on? After that complete disaster at the club level where they won absolutely nothing? And let me say it one more time: after getting spat on????
We aren't just talking about last year or how he's playing this season; we're talking about the insane level of consistency he's maintained over his entire career...
Serie A: Golden Boot winner Champions League: He's constantly finding the back of the net, basically carrying AC Milan on his back, and even stepped up to bury that deciding penalty against Gianluigi Buffon UEFA Super Cup: Scored the winner to make it 1:0 Supercoppa Italiana: Dropped a hat trick on the Lazio National Team National Team: Been their absolute best player for years now.
And honestly, the most important thing is that he's a class act. He's never aggressive, never gets sent off, rarely even picks up a yellow. Just a total professional—a true role model.
He's had an incredible start to this season, acting as a true leader, and he's hands down the guy who earned this most.
His biggest competition? That's Thierry Henry. If you're asking me to be objective, sure, Henry might have more goals, and maybe hasn't grabbed as much silverware lately, but... I don't know. It's a toss-up.
I seriously cannot wrap my head around why anyone would even put Francesco Totti in the conversation. Look, mad respect for what he's done, I really do, but after that spitting incident— 👎
Ronald Castillo5 said:If you're just trying to get some cardio in, I wouldn't bother running; power walking is way more effective. Or whatever else, just make sure your heart rate stays between 120 and 140 BPM—you can grab a cheap fitness tracker to check—because that's the sweet spot for burning fat. If you start sprinting, your heart rate spikes too high, and you end up burning muscle instead of fat, which is exactly what we’re trying to avoid.
Look, some people have a heart rate sitting right between 120 and 140 even when they're out there absolutely crushing a run. It’s all relative, man, and honestly depends on how much work you've put in at the gym. Of course, since most of you guys are total meatheads, your numbers are gonna look different. Just speaking from the perspective of someone training for a marathon and a triathlon.👋