Rendering of the massive Dreadnoughtus schrani in life. Dreadnaughtus had a 37-foot-long neck, 30-foot tail, and weighed an estimated 65 tons, making it the most massive land animal whose size can be confidently calculated.(Photo: Jennifer Hall)It stood two stories high at the shoulder. Its tail was almost as long as a city bus. And it tipped the scales at some 65 tons – heavier than a fully loaded semi-truck.Meet Dreadnoughtus schrani, a newly discovered dinosaur and one of the most massive land Read more [...]

The Springboks, as was perhaps subtly revealed in their selections, hope they can break their opponent's back by the start of the final quarter. In assembling their side, the hosts intend having that part of their anatomy up in the closing minutes.The Boks' selection of Lions backrow dazzler Warren Whiteley creates the impression that they hope to exploit gaps and run the Wallabies off their feet in the latter stages, even though conditions may be wet and testing.By contrast, the Wallabies Read more [...]

By George Georgakopoulos The national basketball team finished top of its World Championship pool with a perfect record scoring its fifth win in as many games as it downed Argentina 79-71 on Thursday in Seville. Its next game will be in the round of 16 against Serbia.The players of coach Fotis Katsikaris kept the Argentineans at bay throughout the game, leading by as many as 19 points in the third period (52-33) with a great all-around display that was based on dominance in rebounds and a Read more [...]