Ronaldo seemingly thinks his career will progress further if he joins Madrid, and money also seems to be on the mind by the tone of the quote above.He also added “However, it does not depend on me. It is important to send a message.”From now on I will not talk again about this until the end of the Euros. It is not worth asking me because I will not reply.” Looks like United have a crisis on their hands to replace the goals aplenty that Ronaldo provided Dont know what else to say really I’m still in shock. Seems money has prevailed once again in luring a superstar to Spain.I’ll still remember Ronny for the man who broke records, dazzled us with style and speed, and also for driving us toward back-to-back titles and our first European Cup since 1999.You’re not the first legend to leave the club, and you wont be the last legend to don the red shirt…but no one man is bigger than the team and I’m sure not only Man United fans will echo these thoughts, but football fans in general.. Two days after Terrell Owens signed his three-year extension with the Dallas Cowboys, worth about $27 million, oh and a $7 million signing bonus, that got me thinking about who is the best wide receiver for the money…and it’s not T.O.

or Ocho Cinco.Looking at the numbers and salaries, two players stand out the most in this argument: Marques Colston of the New Orleans Saints and Brandon Marshall of the Denver Broncos. In 2007, it was reported that Colston made $372,760 against the cap, and Marshall made $471,360.Let’s go to the tale of the tape.Colston was the seventh-round pick, No 252, out of Hofstra in 2006 He came in  with few expectations from his teammates. Well, it was obvious that Colston had high hopes for himself, and after a trade that sent Donte Stallworth packing, Colston was inserted into the lineup.In October of his rookie season, he was named Offensive Rookie of the Month, and by Week Nine, he had 54 catches, 869 yards receiving, and seven touchdowns. After missing two games with an ankle injury, he still managed to catch 70 passes for 1,038 yards and eight touchdowns, and he finished third in the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.His second year in the league would be no different, as Colston set a team record for most receptions, 98, tied the team record for most touchdown catches with 11, had 1,202 yards receiving, and set the NFL record for most receptions in a WRs first two seasons with 168.Brandon Marshall broke into the league as the Denver Broncos’ fourth-round pick, No 119, out of the Universityof Central Florida in 2006. His first year in the league didn’t get started on the right foot as he suffered a slight tear in his PCL and only got into the starting lineup for one game. However, his sophomore season showed why he was compared to T.O., as he caught 103 passes for 1,325 yards and seven touchdowns. Marshall also placed second in the NFL in yards with 505, first in number of times targeted with 170, and tied for fourth in catches that led to first downs with 70.So who gets the distinction for having the best hands for the money? In my mind, Marques Colston gets the slight nod as best receiver for the money simply because he’s put up solid numbers in both of seasons in the NFL. Things may change if Marshall has another season with over 100 catches, but for now he’ll have to settle for second best WR for the money.What do you think?.

Ever since the ankle injury that ruled out Flintoff for a some time, England have been searching for a new ‘All – Rounder’ to take his place.Stuart Broad’s talent started to shine in 2006, with Leicestershire going far in the English Twenty20 Cup. The son of former England star Chris took wickets and scored some useful runs along the way.Shortly after, the young man was called up to the England Lions team for a 4 day game and did not disappoint. With wickets and a 50 not out against thePakistan first team, he soon had a great reputation.Broad since then has played Test Matches and ODIs regularly for England. With a decent bowling average in tests, standing at around 30, he has a emerged as regular first team player.But the most interesting thing about the young lad is that he has got great promise with the bat. Some might not know that he actually started off as an opening batsmen much like his Dad.Broad has scored decent runs in both forms of the game and just looks so comfortable with a bat in his hand. This is why I think he could be England’s future number 6 all-rounder.

Possibly even by the Ashes 2009.On a final note, Staurt Broad has got a lot to do in the coming months to prove that he is capable of taking on a future role of England’s next all-rounder.I wish him all the best in the 3rd and final test match with the kiwi’s and the coming series with theproteas.. Every morality tale has a second act.There was a time when Kobe Bryant was finished Beaten Ruined Disgraced. When the dust cleared after the 2004 NBA Finals, the Second Coming had been exposed as just another Wannabe and the smart money said he’d have a hard go ever getting his groove back.But Fortune’s wheel never quits spinning.And what goes down must eventually come back up.Four years ago, the Lakers were a wreck Now they’re humming like Phil Jackson at an Om-In The catalyst, obviously, has been none other than No. 24 himself, who with his dead-on impression of Jesus-in-hightops has proven once and for all that resurrection isn’t just for the omniscient.Good things come to those who wait.Better things come to those who pray.The best things, meanwhile, come uniquely to those who least expect it.The irony here is that Kobe’s salvation lay in the trade that never happened. It’s hard to imagine that life would have been quite so fine this season in Dallas or Chicago; it’s hard to believe that the Mamba could ever have demanded things any other way. For better or worse, you can’t always get what you want.