Equipment

GOLF EQUIPMENT has changed dramatically over the years. Essentially, the ball is the same shape and size, but the construction of it is much improved. Likewise, club construction, using new

February 9, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

ALGARVE BOWLING LEAGUE

AFTER 11 games, the league table shows three teams with a realistic chance of lifting the league title, each with three games to go. The Crusaders maintain their lead on

February 9, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

american football

Clash of the titans AN ESTIMATED worldwide TV audience in excess of one billion viewers followed the climax of the American Football season, Superbowl XL, last Sunday night. Facing each

February 9, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

Austria-Switzerland

It appears somewhat premature, considering that the World Cup finals are still four months away, but last Friday saw the draw for the Euro 2008 Championships qualifying tournament at Uefa

February 2, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

Sven song

SO, IT has been decided. Sven-Göran Eriksson’s latest escapade proved to be the straw that broke the camel’s back. The English FA, and their scandal-prone manager, have decided to put

February 2, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

Algarve sports

FOOTBALL: Liga de Honra THE TWO Algarve clubs based in Portimão and Olhão have successfully maintained their promotion push during January, raising realistic hopes for the return of first class

February 2, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

When Lions roar (DERBY SPECIAL)

Saturday saw the most eagerly awaited fixture of the Portuguese season, with Sporting making the short journey across Lisbon to take on historic rivals Benfica.   Not much was expected from

February 2, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

The golf course

• Quinta da Cima – Portugal THE GAME of golf is fundamentally the same as it was during the last three centuries and yet the courses that we play have

January 26, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

A personal expression

WHY WORKOUT? What exercises and equipment can I use to change my shape and get fit? When will I have time to exercise with my busy schedule? Where will I

January 26, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn

England – Swede calamity

Just when all seemed well aboard the good ship England, its commander-in-chief has sailed her perilously close to a treacherous reef, seriously undermining moral on the eve of battle. Head

January 19, 2006by Portugal ResidentIn