pathat said...

pathat at 07:35 PM JST - 2nd June

sappguest wrote:

Pathat, first, the IAAF's website says, as it always does, "*a World record subject to the usual ratification procedures"

The world`s best sprinters are in a constant battle to stay ahead of the drug testers. There are always new BALCOs for them to go to. The names I…

Posted in Jamaica's Bolt sets world record in 100 meters at 07:35 PM JST - 2nd June
pathat at 06:15 PM JST - 2nd June

Jamaica's Bolt sets world record in 100 meters

Why should we believe this legitimate?

Recent years have seen the downfall of one 100m/200m champion after the other due to PED use. A partial list includes the names of Justin Gatlin, Maurice Greene, Linford Christie, and Tim Montgomery.

Throw in a…

Posted in Jamaica's Bolt sets world record in 100 meters at 06:15 PM JST - 2nd June
pathat at 10:10 PM JST - 1st June

Now Morigami is claiming that a Japan national team coach asked her to throw the match in order to give partner Aiko Nakamura more time to try to make the Japan squad for the Olympics.

I am curious to see if there will be any reaction in the media here.…

Posted in Morigami, Nakamura fall in French Open doubles at 10:10 PM JST - 1st June
pathat at 09:54 PM JST - 1st June

The rinky-dink electoral system reared its ugly head in the 2000 presidential election, making the U.S. the world`s laughingstock. Now this half-ass, half-vote compromise on the Florida and Michigan primaries once again makes America look so foolish.

Why not count each delegate as 3/5 for the nostalgia factor?

I cannot…

Posted in Florida, Michigan delegates will get half-votes at 09:54 PM JST - 1st June
pathat at 10:26 PM JST - 31st May

Matsui`s average is outstanding, but he is not hitting for power or driving in runs. The Yankees need him to resemble something closer to Godzilla, rather than Godzuki.

Posted in Fukudome goes deep as Cubs rally over Rockies at 10:26 PM JST - 31st May
pathat at 10:24 PM JST - 31st May

A nice study in contrasts between the beauties in the picture and the unattractive woman in the ad just below.

Japanese women are the best!

Posted in at 10:24 PM JST - 31st May
pathat at 10:12 PM JST - 31st May

northlondon: Good on you. This article is a bunch of crap. Liddell should stick with the cartoons.

Posted in For Japanese men, dysfunction starts in the cradle at 10:12 PM JST - 31st May
pathat at 09:06 PM JST - 31st May

‘‘At present, the government of Japan plans neither to amend its Constitution nor change its interpretation’’ of whether Japan can exercise the right of collective self-defense, the providing of military aid to an ally, Ishiba said at the event called the Shangri-La Dialogue.

The past 60 years of peace and…

Posted in Japan needs to win Asian trust for defense policy: Ishiba at 09:06 PM JST - 31st May
pathat at 04:00 PM JST - 31st May

I am not the biggest Matsuzaka fan around, to be sure, but some of you guys are a bit ridiculous in your constant criticism of him. His first season was not more than average by the numbers, but he is 8-0 with a sub-3 ERA so far this season.

Injuries…

Posted in Red Sox put Matsuzaka on disabled list at 04:00 PM JST - 31st May
pathat at 10:31 AM JST - 31st May

Internal politics imperil Japan's soccer future

Maybe so, but a more accurate headline would read:

Lack of talented players imperil Japan`s soccer future

Posted in Internal politics imperil Japan's soccer future at 10:31 AM JST - 31st May