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41.) the olympics are coming

Over one day ago | Wed Jul 9 14:30:00 PDT 2008

basque pelota (1900): a form of handball played mostly on the border of spain and france. rugby union (1900, 1908-24): one of the most popular team sports in the world still waiting to get back into the olympics. ...

From Matt Jones

42.) Spain Trivia: Basque Travel Facts: Guernica, pelota, Athletic ...

Over one day ago | Tue Apr 3 15:00:00 PDT 2007

The main sport of the Basque region (apart from the ubiquitous football) is pelota, the fastest sport in the world. It involves balls being flung at a wall from hand-baskets at utterly frightening speeds. Another variation on the sport ...

From unknown

43.) squirrels --> a new footbag league

Over one day ago | Thu Dec 4 18:44:00 PST 2008

The 16th-century Basque Jesuit missionary St. Francis Xavier, cofounder of the Jesuit order, is known worldwide as an avid jai alai player; he is, in fact, the patron saint of the sport. His remains show the telltale deformation of the ...

From Tom Bigbee

44.) Eusko Blog : Ingeleraz: Eusko Flickr : Gaza Holocaust

Over one day ago | Thu Jan 1 9:01:00 PST 2009

"On one single attack that lasted three hours, the fascist forces of Spain, Nazi Germany and Italy killed 1600 helpless Basque civilians in the town of Gernika in 1936, a crime for which Madrid has not apologized to this day." ...

From Aleksu

45.) 2006 Most Endangered: Basque Pelota Ball Court & Associated Structures

Over one day ago | Tue Dec 4 21:18:00 PST 2007

Basque Pelota is a handball-like game played on the borders of Spain and France. When Basques immigrated to America in the 1800s, they brought their sport with them. Approximately two dozen Pelota ball courts exist in the United States. ...

From azpreservationist

46.) recognized sport

Over one day ago | Wed Jul 9 1:38:00 PDT 2008

subject to the foregoing, each fi retains its independence and autonomy in the administration of his sport. sports recognized list. air sports orientation. bandy basque pelota. polo sport billiards balls powerboat bowling racquetball ...

From sarjito

47.) Dear IOC: Let's build a leaner, meaner OLYMPICS!

Over one day ago | Sat Aug 23 17:00:00 PDT 2008

During the 1900 Olympic games, a Basque Pelota (don't ask) match was contested. Spain took gold; France took silver. Guess how many teams competed in this so-called sport? Only two; Span and France. This sort of absurdity still occurs ...

From James Phoenix

48.) trivial tuesday answer

Over one day ago | Thu Aug 21 9:43:00 PDT 2008

basque pelota, cricket, croquet, golf, jeu de paume, lacrosse, polo, rackets, roque, rugby union, tug of war, water motorsports. i admit, many of these events would never have crossed your minds, but it?s fun bringing you these ...

From AlienCG

49.) Sport

Over one day ago | Tue Oct 14 2:11:00 PDT 2008

Sports de raquette. Badminton; Jeu de paume; Padel; Peloc; Pelote basque; Racquetball; Speed Badminton; Speed-ball; Squash; Tennis; Tennis de table. Sports avec animaux. Agility; Obé rythmée; Course camarguaise; Course de chameaux ...

From Vicnent

50.) brokentv goes to the olympics: live from beijing

Over one day ago | Wed Aug 20 15:17:00 PDT 2008

and we didn't even mention the equestrian long and high jump, equestrian mail coach, pigeon racing, motor cycling, angling, basque pelota, rugby union, life saving or long paume, which all took place. instead we've got a swimming event ...

From Mark X

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