New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean consisting of two large islands (the North Island and South Island) and many much smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands. It is called Aotearoa in Māori, which translates as the Land of the Long White Cloud, but this name, while in common usage, has no legal recognition.

It is notable for its geographic isolation, being separated from Australia to the northwest by the Tasman Sea, some 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) across. Its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji and Tonga.

The population is mostly of European descent, with Māori being the largest minority. Non-Māori Polynesian and Asian peoples are also significant minorities, especially in the cities.

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ESPN.com - NFL

Kreidler: Future still promising for 49ers' Smith
Mark Kreidler Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:53:28 -0700
A revolving door of coordinators (among other things) has made life difficult for Alex Smith in San Francisco. But don't write off the former No. 1 pick. At 24, Smith still has a lot of football in front of him, writes Mark Kreidler.
Source: Cardinals to name Warner as starting QB
Chris Mortensen Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:11:01 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to name Kurt Warner as the team's starting quarterback, a team source said. Matt Leinart's poor perfomance Saturday night against the Raiders probably sealed the decision.
Merriman will forgo surgery, play with knee injury
ESPN.com news services Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:34:59 -0700
Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman will forgo knee surgery and play this season for the San Diego Chargers despite the fact he has two torn ligaments in his left knee.

SI.com - NFL

Dungy increases Manning's workload at practice
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:30:33 -0400
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Bucs send DE Douglas to Ravens for draft picks
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:09:03 -0400
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Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:02:53 -0400
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NYT > College Football

Trying to Live Up to the Hype
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:29:24 -0000
The top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs will get to play football Saturday, finally, and satisfy some curiosity about how good they really are.
New Position and Outlook for Rutgers Lineman
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:49:31 -0000
Anthony Davis’s move from right guard to left tackle is one of the unknown quantities for the Scarlet Knights this season.
Former Top Recruit Takes Long Road With Unknown End
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:39:17 -0000
Willi Williams, the top-rated high school linebacker in the Class of 2004, was a mega recruit. That was three universities ago, before his dismissal from Louisville.
Georgia’s Moreno Finds Peace Outside the Hedges
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:54:54 -0000
The running back Knowshon Moreno decided he should get away for a few weeks before the season starts and be around those who loved him before he was a Southern icon.
Feisty Quarterback Could Help B.Y.U. Crash the B.C.S.
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:48:12 -0000
Max Hall, a dark-horse Heisman Trophy candidate, has the B.Y.U. campus bubbling with optimism over its football program.
Many Hats, but Finally the One That Fits for Neuheisel
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:08:25 -0000
This is where Coach Rick Neuheisel always imagined he would be: standing at Spaulding Field, in the shadow of Pauley Pavilion, wearing a U.C.L.A. baseball cap.

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