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Annika Sorenstam is one of the best professional female golfers that can rival the record of Tiger Woods. She has scored a good number of tournament wins for the past two seasons. In fact, in 2002 alone, she won 11 out of her 25 starts, making it the best season of LPGA in 40 years.

Annikia Sorenstam's beginnings

Her fierce desire to win led her to becoming one of the most popular and most successful female golfers in the world. She has built a professional record that rivals Mickey Wright's outstanding career digits. She first took interest in tennis until she learned golf at 12. Right from the start, she had the potential to be a winner but was rather shy. In college, Annika attended University of Arizona. Her titles included the 1991 NCAA Championship and the 1992 World Amateur Championship. From there, she turned pro as a female golfer. Her earlier accomplishments include being named as Rookie of the Year for the Ladies European Tour and Rookie of the Year for the LPGA in 1994.

Annika's golf record

Annika Sorenstam has an outstanding record. In 2005, for instance, she won in five straight events and tied with Nancy Lopez for the LPGA winning streak. Aside Mickey Wright, Annika is the only pro female golfer to achieve 10 or more tournament wins in two or more seasons. She also won a good number of Player of the Year awards, enough to break the record in LPGA Tour. What's more, she also made a record in 2001 LPGA Standard Register Ping by shooting the lowest round with a 59. To sum it up, Annika Sorenstam had 72 wins in the LPGA Tour, 17 wins in the Ladies European Tour, and 4 wins in other events and tournaments.

On May 13, 2008, Annike Sorenstam held a press conference to announce her retirement.

Manny Pacquiao, rated as one of the world's best pound-per-pound boxer, is set to face Joshua Clottey, a welterweight boxer from Ghana, on March 13. The much-awaited fight between the current WBO world welterweight champion and Ghanaian challenger will be held in Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. A few months away from the match, many are speculating who will be the last man standing in the ring. Let's take a closer look at these two fighters:

Manny Pacquiao's boxing style

Manny Pacquiao, also known as Pacman, has fought his way through WBC and IBF championships in different weight divisions. Currently, he holds the title as the WBO world welterweight champion. Among his memorable fights include the knock-out of Ricky Hatton, the technical knock-out on the 12th round of Miguel Cotto, and the defeat of Oscar dela Hoya before the 9th round through technical knock-out. Pacman has faced bigger fighters before, so analysts say that the any difference in size won't be the deciding factor in the match between Pacman and Clottey. In fact, even Miguel Cotto says that the lightning speed and power punch of Pacquiao is his edge over the bigger Ghanaian fighter. He claims that Pacquiao can hit harder although Clottey is bigger and stronger.

Joshua Clottey's boxing record

Known as the "The Hitter" and "The Grand Master," Joshua Clottey, former IBF Welterweight Champion, is set to face one of the best pound-per-pound fighters in the world. This welterweight boxer from Ghana has not yet lost through a knock-out. He only had three losses: in a controversial match against Carlos Baldomir where he was disqualified because of supposed intentional head butts, in a fight against Antonio Margarito where he lost through unanimous decision, and the split decision loss to Miguel Cotto. Clottey managed to win his first 20 matches, with 14 knock-outs. After getting disqualified in a match against Baldomir, Clottey then went on to win the African Boxing Union welterweight title. His boxing record also boasts of a 10-fight winning streak.

While Clottey has the strength, Manny has the speed. And while Manny can hit with power punches, Clottey is known for his good defense. The March 13 fight is sure to set the ring on fire with fierce welterweight fighters on stage.

The exciting game of basketball in the NBA has been full of action-packed games and superstars since the start of the decade. Stars just emerging from their rookie years to superstars already in the league are scoring just about anywhere. But, who are the ones on top of the list?

Sports league info on Lebron James

Everybody in the basketball world knows Lebron James. The rookie of the year in the 03-04 season has been on top of the scorer’s list since he was in the NBA. He was also the league MVP in the 08-09 season averaging 28.4 ppg, 7.3 ast, 7.6 rebounds, and shooting at 48.9% at the floor. These are amazing stats for a player who is just turning into his prime. His career average in points is currently at 27.7 ppg and this season he is number 3 on the list behind Kobe Bryant with 29.2 ppg.

Sports game info on Kobe Bryant

Nobody can deny the greatness of Bryant ever since he entered the world of basketball. For the past three years, he has been averaging 28.23 ppg and has also been the league MVP for the first time in his career in the 07-08 season, and has also led the Los Angeles Lakers to the finals. He also led the team again in the 08-09 season and this time winning in the finals. Kobe is undoubtedly one of the best scorers in the game as he led the league in scoring from 2005-2007. He is currently averaging 29.6 ppg this season, only second to Carmelo Anthony’s 30 ppg.

The season is still early and scorers could still emerge in the next few months but one thing’s for sure: you will see Lebron and Kobe on top of the list.

For basketball fans out there, this article will help enlighten why many think that LeBron James is a better NBA player than Kobe Bryant.

Lebron James' NBA player record

LeBron James' player record show that his dunking skills are way better than Kobe Bryant's. Plus, according to current stats,
Lebron James makes an average of 27.5 points per game while Bryant only makes an average of 25.1 points per game.

Lebron James' pass-first policy

LeBron is also known for his pass-first policy. This mentality makes LeBron James a favorite player because when he sees other open players, he passes on the ball to them instead of making points all by himself.

Lebron James has better relationships with his team mates

James is also known for having better relationships with his teammates. This can again be attributed to his pass-first mentality.

Although Bryant fans will definitely react to this article, this is just one way of seeing how LeBron James excels as a professional NBA player and as a team member.

WWF fans worldwide continue to idolize WWF stars because of their personality, fighting tactics, and out-of-this-world antics. If you want to know more about the WWF craze, then read on.

The WWF wrestling drama

The WWF is all about professional wrestling. Each fight and show features the fighters' talents, personality, and bravado through a series of theatrics and fighting matches. Each fighter also has his or her own persona, as can be seen in his or her "costume." Because of these antics coupled with plenty of violence, fans worldwide have become addicted to the WWF.

The wrestling stunts

Some of the famous wrestling stunts include Hulk Hogan's atomic leg drop and axe bomber. These also include Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's diving crossbody and running shoulderbreaker.

Sassy wrestlers of WWF

WWF wrestlers that have a name for themselves include Hulk Hogan, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena, and Steve "Stone Cold" Austin. Many of these fighters have expanded their careers and have ventured into movie making and music recording.

The Philippines' Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is definitely making waves in the boxing world because of his consecutive wins against international boxers. Because of Pacquiao's latest victory against Miguel Cotto, many people are anticipating for his next fight, which, according to many boxing experts, should be against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Pacquiao's boxing record

Pacquiao is the first professional boxer to win a total of seven world titles in seven different boxing divisions. Currently, Pacquiao is the WBO welterweight world champion, and is the #1 pound-for-pound boxer in 2009 according to Ring Magazine.

Mayweather's boxing record

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a worthy opponent for Pacman because of his outstanding boxing records. Mayweather was the 2008's no. 1 pound-for-pound boxer. Currently, Mayweather is undefeated with his 40 wins.

The boxer's distinct boxing styles

If Pacquiao's swift swings and excellent footwork have knocked out several opponents, Mayweather Jr.'s killer jabs shouldn't be underestimated. Because both Pacquiao and Mayweather have achieved so much as professional boxers, a fight between these two will be an exciting event. However, Pacman fans think that their idol has a strong chance against Mayweather because he has proven himself throughout the years.

Brazil just wiped the smirk off Uncle Sam's face! At least now, some Americans can stop feeling smug about the Pre-World Championship, as they realize that Brazil and other members of the globe are closing in for a win. This should be a bleeping wake up call and should shake the national roster off their bench. Add to that fact that Carmelo Anthony can't play with his knee injury. Team USA's competing against the best and any minute, they can suddenly be out.

I hate to admit it but for an all-star, million-dollar team, one man like Carmelo Anthony can make a big difference-- but is that enough to make the opponent crumble? Even with a 90-86 triumphant mark against Brazil, I've never seen Team USA almost crawling for the glory. I bet Brazil did feel good about it, having a 16-0 headstart after Anthony slumped his ass on the bench. The lead's now down to four, a sinking low compared to the double-digit smash against Puerto Rico and China. Team USA was even lucky to have 4 Brazilian players exit the game early, with the fouls.

When it comes to basketball, we're all cheesy fanatics. We even cheer for our basketball stars like they're going on war, yet, we can no longer tolerate another Vietnam. This is an exaggeration, but it will break our hearts to see them coming home empty-handed. We are a nation of winners and we don't easily tolerate defeat. For crying out loud, we invented basketball! No one should crush our pride and spirit! I couldn't care less about NBA; all I want to see is our flag waving high up in the air.

If you believe in Santa Claus, then you'll probably have the same faith in a feigned drama called wrestling. But guys, please get real! How can you be duped with all the brawn and strength alone? All they show you are nothing more than stunts. It's quite obvious that there are twisted storylines and premeditated outcomes behind it. Professional wrestling has their magic right before are very eyes, yet we still choose to slip into sheer naivete and mindless entertainment. That's how hungry we can be when it comes to sensational sports for rage and violence!

All in the spirit of good show and commercialized adventure, professional wrestlers portray a sometimes snappy character just to win the crowd. They assume the personality of either a hero or a villain for us to have someone to love or hate. I was once a wrestling fan and it gave me incredible thrill to see Hulk Hogan rip his shirt off. But to see The Rock whining like a sissy might be an unlikely sight for someone so muscular and strong. People love him, but I think he's already overdecorated that you'll even sense the sham on the ring.

We see them on TV, we play them on video. But is there real action in wrestling? Of course, there is. Wrestlers fly like gymnasts and spin like ballerinas. Every stunt is carefully concocted to manipulate the whole match. Wrestlers get hurt and break a few bones, yet it's all part of their training. Even the dumb old referee plays a role in the scene. If you see players slamming a chair or a chain, don't worry; they're just movie props and it's all just lies before our eyes! Well, all these you all probably know, but what the hell...

I never really cared about Kobe Bryant's ass talking. So long as he plays his game well, I don't even want to waste any minute and stir up a storm. But when you're already playing for Team USA, that's the time when you should leave the attitude back in court and build up on team spirit. Come on! At least give America a good show. Basketball is an obssession to many people. If not for them, who will sign those jack-ass players with million-dollar deals? So Kobe, stop the conceitedness for a while, will you?

On his first appearance and interview for Team USA camp, Kobe Bryant didn't even bother to sound like a member of the national roster. Of course, he was ayt for the photo op and sports write-up but his remarks emphasized on "they" instead of "we"! Even if he just got back from a knee surgery, I don't think it's any reason to feel disconnected. Kobe said that the team's been playing extremely well after winning and scoring a lead of 23 points against Puerto Rico. Yet, how come he never approached the team while he stayed with the big bosses, like team director Jerry Colangelo and agent Rob Pelinka? You'll really feel the rift even from the fifth row!

Yes, Kobe will be joining the team soon in Japan for the World Championship. But he's not playing; he'll be doing a promo tour for Nike. Now, that's mega crap! He may have hurt a knee but he injured many sport fans and some team members. He backed out three days before the camp opening, which totally blew the minds of Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski. He had to undergo a minor knee surgery. So he was hurt. But to feel smug about it and call the surgery a tweak? I'm not having more of Kobe's attitude. Besides, Team USA is playing well without him.

You know what they say when it's summer in NBA? It's time for the big switch! You'll find the biggest names on trade, hot and yielding on every shopping list. In the past there have been successful career-breaking picks while there are also lapses in choices. If you can still remember Scottie Pippen-- well, he disappeared after MJ. And that's how NBA is eating the players' league raw and fresh. But the most incessant rumor this season is the pitching for sale of Philadelphia Sixers' highest-point player. They say that Allen Iverson will no longer play for his team, a take-off after his 10 loyal years. But Iverson is a warrior, it's his way or no way.

Allen continued to play his game, marking one of the highest points in the league but his brilliance didn't make any difference, short of making it to the last season playoffs. There are growing speculations that this will cost Allen Iverson his exit from Philadelphia but despite rumor attacks, he's proud to claim that from day 1, he wanted to be with Philadelphia. I'm not sure if this plea from a hard court bad boy will change the deal. But they say that his failure to mesh with Chris Webber is the real shame. It was a strong season for Iverson and they're playing it cool on the hoops. However, the duo lacks the strong defense to stop people from coming into the play. Now, I'm not sure where it's leading. I'll surely miss Iverson if he leaves his team.

Just so we will know what Philadelphia will be missing, here's a quick recap of his NBA league profile. Allen Iverson plays the court position of a pointguard. After studying at Georgetown, he was picked by Philadelphia 76ers on the first round back in 1996. He's already 31 years old, born on June 7, 1975. This 6-foot point guard has scored a lot of championship matches and record-breaking stints. His impressive NBA ranks are: 2nd in NBA in Points Per Game (33.0), 7th in NBA in Steals Per Game (1.94), 3rd in NBA in Technical Fouls (13), 8th in NBA in Assists Per Game (7.4), and 1st in NBA in Minutes Per Game (43.1). I don't know how Philadelphia can produce or replace a player with that stats.

Even tennis champs have their own share of foolishness and catastrophic tennis court blunders. And when you're playing against Maria Sharapova and Andre Agassi, tension will surely creep in. The moment it does, your confidence may collapse with every swing. So how do you assert power and domination? Don't be intimidated by their play and deal with your own strategy. Focus on your strengths and hit them off guard. You won't be a champ, but you're on your way to becoming a tennis warrior yourself.

You won't score points just by hitting it strong and fast. In tennis, you'll have to be on a better position at the right time. You may have the power of Pete Sampras and the charm of Rafael Nadal, but if you're not comfortable with every shot, sorry chum but you'll be digging up dirt in no time. Know yourself better than your enemy. Search for that comfort zone and use it to your advantage. All you need is a moment to shine with the right ball and the right move!

Patience is a tennis virtue my friend! Take for instance, Andre Agassi's strategy. He will keep the play and the points coming until he gets the opportunity to hit a forehand from the middle of the court. That shot makes a blowing impact and a total damage to his opponent's play. From a commanding position like Agassi's, you can be consistent with your shots and boost up your percentage.

Once upon a time, a weird looking ball sprang out from a huge field. It doesn't bounce and it's certainly not round, but men are willing to kill just to get the ball and run a yardful of goal. Now that's what we call American Football. A full-contact sport to beat other men down and protect the sacred ball until you make it to the bitter end of the fields. The whole yard is yours to attack, defend, catch, and pitch a football on the play. Men are mighty, huge, and ferocious but the real star is a good quarterback. What is brawn without brains anyway? And if you're on the play-offs, a quarterback is the real ace in defeating a poker play from the other team. For the NFL playoffs, my top two veteran choices are Brian Greese of Chicago and Matt Schaub of Atlanta.

Why will I pick Brian Griese for an NFL playoff? Because he picthes the ball just at the right spot. He's smart and he's got a streak of luck by his side. The Broncos made it to the playoffs when he played as starter for Denver and when Bucs came back for a postseason play, Griese was also the starter in Tampa. How's that for luck? Now, this is talent. Out of his six games last year, he won five leaving a good game record before he was injured. He's not just a thug, he's also 70% accurate in pitching and passing the ball. He's got an eye for speed and just the right man to handle a pass. Griese's 39-33 record can prove how competent he can be as a quarterback. A passing title and sixteen 300-yard performances, experienced and cunning that is Brian Griese.

Matt Schaub? No need to prove it but he's got a knack for football. He was able to throw a 298- yards and 3 touchdowns in a game against New England. No interceptions, just Schaub and his knack for a kill. At a critical time of play, I'll bet everything on Schaub. All he needs is a little luck like Brian Griese and he'll dash off with a winning pitch of catch and play. Goals are attainable with Schaub on your team. He's record qualifies as one of the most reliable veterans on the field. He won't wear and tear so rookies don't you dare challenge Schaub with his game.

Who says women are better off cleaning the kitchen and tending to children? They're not just desperate housewives. In fact, they're getting half of the action and are soon dominating the hoops with WNBA. However, I'm still a fan of Michael Jordan. He may be hopping from one sport to another, not knowing for sure where to head off after the fame, but his record will always prove the best years of his life in NBA. You see, basketball is not just a petty game of chasing and stealing one ball for that hoop. It's a game of record-breaking challenges. Stars may be gone in no time, but we'll continue to hail them with their shadows eternally casted on basketball league history. And for WNBA, Lisa Leslie just marked another milestone in her sports career. A new record high to always remember her by.

Lucky for Lisa Leslie, she's bestowed with the talent and honor of being the first player to make a 5,000-point mark in WNBA history. She scored a smashing 41 points in a Los Angeles Sparks duel against San Antonio Silver Stars giving LA a 25-point lead from 105-80 scoreboard. Definitely for Leslie, this was not just another game. It was THE game where she'll forever be a part of the WNBA league. Even if she retires, quit, or lose all the championship matches, her WNBA record will never be scratched off from her career anthology. When you're playing pro, you go past winning a series of game, you etch your own mark, make your own name, and register your own goal into making it to the elite list of basketball legends.

On the first season of WNBA in 1997, Lisa Leslie was determined to make her slam dunk while playing for the Los Angeles Sparks. Unfortunately, she missed and failed. But even with a broken dream, Sparks continued to play real good games to even make it the play-offs with Leslie leading the team. But not good enough, Houston Comets dominated the entire championship one-on-one in the 90's. In 2001, the Sparks ended the winning reign of Comets when they won their first WNBA title. Not only that, Leslie took the MVP crown as well. The first win led to another until Leslie reached a 5,000 career culminating points on June 23, 2006. She's a true basketball legend who's the only player to score a dunk with WNBA.