Best Answer: Cancer in English was derived from CANKER in Latin. Cancer or the Greek word Canker means crab in Latin, a sea creature which has no connection to the disease beyond the imagination.-. Source(s): -. Jayaraman Â· 8 years ago.
Confidence votes 103. During play, an AFL match goes for at least 80 minutes. The game can be disrupted by ball-ups, boundary throw-ins, free kicks, and after goals and behinds are scored, which extends play time. With all that considered, average AFL matches go for 100-120 minutes.
Best Answer: National League games probably last about 2.5 hours. National League games tend to finish faster than American League games because pitchers hit and are more likely to get out. The American League has better hitters and therefore, games take longer, usually around 3 hours. The longer games can take over 4 hours. The longest game was between the White Sox and Brewers on May 8, 1984. The Sox won 7-6 in 8 hours and 6 minutes and 25 innings.