14 • APRIL .t.8, 2008 SPORTS ------THE TULANE HULLABALOO From across the pond: Gentleman's game: Champions League Former Tulane golfer chooses his

Tyler Wohlwend finals. honor over the Master's ｾ Chelsea, after a scary 2-1 result "Steve is just re- Guest Columnist Marisa Belaidi times before," Thompson was in the first half, shut down Fener- ally tired. He just sports editor quoted. "I did ground my club, In European soccer this week, didn't think he had bahce of the Turkish Super League but there's nothing you can do the energy to keep Manchester United closed out its at home 2-0 to move to the semi- Standing on the 15th green about that. It clearly moved, and I finals on a 3-2 aggregate score. it going." quarterfinal tie against Roma for in Augusta, Ga., golfer Michael had to call it." the second year in a row in the Underdog Fenerbahce's in- Thompson was poised to become "It's part of any game; you Champions League, progressing credible run at the loathed Chel- - Agent Bus Cook, the only amateur to make the cut at have to follow the rules. You just on a 3-0 aggregate score. sea Blues in the first Champions on why his client, pro this year's Master's tournament. have to do it." Roma, after suffering a dis- League match put everyone on football player Steve Preparing to putt for the 15- With such poise and maturity, appointing 2-0 defeat at home to its side, but in the end, Chelsea's McNair, suddenly de- foot birdie that would all but so- it's no wonder Thompson has re- Manchester United a week before, overpaid soccer players lived up cided to retire from lidify his spot in the most presti- ceived so much press and acco- had a chance to make it interesting the NFL on April 17th. to their paychecks enough to prog- gious American tournament, the lade for his actions in Augusta. with a penalty in the 30th minute, ress towards the European title. former Tulane athlete and cur- In today's uber-competitive but midfielder Daniele De Rossi German midfielder Michael Bal- rent University of Alabama senior sports world, where it seems like fired his attempt over the crossbar. lack and English midfielder Frank . I' f I" ｾ placed his putter on the green. the only goal of competing is to "I'm a poor kid that wanted to sign. m ee ing Manchester United striker Carlos Lampard scored in the second half free now. It's something that I had in my mind." And then disaster struck. win, it is a rare occurrence to see Tevez scored in the 70th minute to to give Chelsea the victory. Just as Thompson attempted an athlete step outside of his com- put the tie beyond all doubt. Chelsea will play Liverpool in -Houston Astros shortstop Miguel Tejada, on how to align his putter petitive mindset and English teams the semi-finals for the third time in with the ball, the perfonn an unself- he followed a coach's advice in shaving two years off did not all progress in the Cham- four years, and hopes to overcome his age when being scouted. ball began to roll Thompson ish act solely for .. pions League, however, as Arsenal the Reds for the first time. Liv- slightly. Without the preservation of met defeat at the hands of Liver- offers a erpool, however, has steamrolled a second's hesita- the game. Michael r ｾ pool on a 5-3 aggregate score line. opponents in recent weeks, and its tion, the true gen- small light Thompson did just uwimbledon is a special place in the sports Arsenal only needed the tie to ad- ｭ ｡ ｮ ｡ ｧ ･ ｲ ｾ ｡ ｦ ｡ Benitez, is widely world, and we are proud to extend and ex- tleman called a that. vance to the next round. regarded as the best manager for penalty on him- of hope that Amidst all of the pand our terrific relationship with the All Eng- After a scintillating run by Eng- this particular tournament. self, an infrac- recent sports scan- land Club. We believe tennis fans will actively land international Theo Walcott The other Champions League professional pursue and enjoy the offerings that this new tion that cost him dals in the past few and routine finish by forward Em- tie features Manchester Unit- a one-stroke set- sports has years, including ste- agreement makes possible on ESPN's growing manuel Adebayor, the team seemed ed and Barcelona, and promises back. roid disgrace shed multimedia and wireless platforms." poised to move forward. been missing to be the more thrilling tie of the For his honesty, upon Major League However, Arsenal defend- two semi finals. Manchester Unit- Michael Thompson recently. Baseball and run- - ESPN executive vice president John Skipper, er Kolo Toure brought down Liv- ed seeks its first European crown earned a bogey on niqg champion Mar- on ESPN2's contract to air the Wimbledon tennis erpool forward Ryan Babel in since its famous triple (the team the 15th hole and ion Jones, as well as championships through 2013. the 84th minute, forcing a penal- won the Premier League, Champi- subsequently on the 16th and 17th some questionable tape-viewing ty kick. Liverpool captain Ste- ons League, and FA Cup) in 1999. holes, just missing the final cut. tactics in the NFL, Thompson of- ven Gerrard calmly converted the Portuguese and Manchester r Yet. despite the fact that he fers a small light of hope that pro- penalty to break the tie, and after United midfielder Cristiano Ron- may have squashed a once-in-a- fessional sports has been missing a lead-padding goal in injury time, aldo will likely win the Europe- lifetime opportunity to reach the recently. Liverpool was on its way to the an Player of the Year and will Masters. Thompson should be re- Foll-0wing in the footsteps of semi-finals. look to tear Barcelona's defense to ceiving more praise than had he Augusta 'ational founder Bobby In the other quarterfinal ties, shreds. won the whole tournament. Mi- Jones, who called a self-penalty in Barcelona squeezed out Schal- Barcelona has many quality chael Thompson showed the be- the 1925 US Open, Thompson will ke of the German Bundesliga, the players, though, including former havior of a true class act in a sport forever be remembered as the guy premier German league, on a 2- Ballon d'Or winners Ronaldin- often referred to as the "gentle- who rightfully penalized himself 0 overall score after a 1-0 victo- ho and , so Barcelo- - Southeastern Louisiana head coach Jay Artigues, on his man's game."' and lost out on a big opportuni- ry at Barcelona's Nou Camp. Bar- na will look to match Manchester team's 4-1 loss to Tulane April 15. "'It was an unfortunate thing, ty because of it. And he wouldn't ca came away with a vital away United's firepower. but I'm sure it's happened many have it any other way. goal in the first half against Schal- .. ke, and added a second goal from j Yaya Tou" to move °"Wbe em; 1 ﾷ ｾ ...... - Enjoy a Relaxing Day on the River! po1n pay

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