Star Snippets: Lee Chong Wei, Natthaphong Samana, Diego Maradona …..

Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei eyes for a crown in the China Super Series which begins today November 17, in Shanghai. The world number one–ranked will try to avenge his loss against Li Dan of China in last year’s championship match of the tournament.

Star Snippets: Ichiro Suzuki, Christiano Ronaldo …..

Japan’s Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners won his ninth consecutive American League Gold Glove Award for fielding skills. Suzuki made only five errors in the entire season of 2009. He is also credited for accuracy for throwing out runners from a distance.

Star Snippets: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hideki Matsui, Chan Ho Park ……

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been undergoing treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. He was diagnosed to have such an illness back in December of last year. He told the media last Monday, November 9 that his doctor did not give him guarantees but was optimistic with his condition.

Star Snippets: Akinori Iwamura, Vergel Meneses and more

Japanese second baseman Akinori Iwamura of Tampa Bay Rays was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night, November 3  in exchange for right –hand relief pitcher Jesse Chavez plus $4.85 million.
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