Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Leafs vs. Canadiens (The oldest rivalry in the NHL)

 
Hockey is Canada's game and this is the oldest rivalry in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens have played each other since 1917, since then it has become the best rivalry in Canada. The leafs and the canadiens have the most Stanley cups in the NHL. With Montreal having won 24 Stanley cups and Toronto with 13, they are one and two in that category. On the other hand, hockey is still the most played game in Canada. From the streets to the rink, everyone loves playing hockey. Its' a religion to play hockey in this country, and that's why hockey is meant to be Canada's game.



Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors (NBA Basketball game). 

What have people thought about playing basketball? Well today basketball has become one of the most popular sports in the world. The game is as simple when it was first created. There are 10 players on the court playing a 5 on 5 game. Today basketball is being played all around the world. The NBA is the biggest basketball association today that is played only in the United States and Canada. Since basketball has become a popular sport to play in North America, it has expanded to Europe, and Asia. If it wasn't for James Naismith who cut a peach basket and a soccer ball, this sport won't be played today.

Italy vs France 2006 fifa world cup final



 Italy vs. France from the 2006 Fifa World Cup Final

This was a game from the 2006 FIFA World cup final between Italy and France. The FIFA world cup happens every 4 years were thirty two countries compete for FIFA'a biggest prize. Most of the world watches this tournament because it brings everyone together as one, and it doesn't matter who supports which country everyone comes together for this tournament.