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Burger King, got 3rd place in the PBA Fiesta Cup vs Elasto Painters

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Burger King dominates Rain or Shine to get the third place in the PBA Fiesta Cup at their game in Araneta Coliseum last night, 132-118.

The first quarter have lead 25 points advantage of Burger King. This victory was the third time in franchise history of Burger King.

“Third place is good enough performance for this team. This is my first conference with the team and half of the team are new, “says head coach Yeng Guiao.

Meanwhile, defending champion Ginebra Gin Kings win over San Miguel Beermen in Game 1 of there best of seven game series of PBA Fiesta Cup 2009, 102-96.

Venus Williams, nearly reach the 6th 2009 Wimbledon title

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Just to more win by worlds number 3 Venus Williams for her 6th Wimbledon title.

Five-time champion beaten in 68 minutes seeded number 14 Agnieszka Radwanska in their quarterfinal Showdown, 6-1, 6-2.

If for example Venus Williams will win this year in Wimbledon 2009, this is the third year in succession that she possesses the grass court. She will beat the record of Steffi Graf in Wimbledon champion from 1991 until 1993.

“I can not complain. I’m in the semifinals of Wimbledon, right where I want to be. I just need to take another step forward, “Williams said

Venus Williams is happy in possibility that she will face her sister Serena Williams in the finals of Wimbledon 2009.

“That would be fantastic. That’s what Serena and I are hoping for, “statement by Venus.

Pacquiao, Best Fighter and Best Play Nominee in 2009 ESPY Award

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Manny Paccquiao continue bring in awards wherein he earned two nominations in prestigious Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards (ESPY), the annual awards event give by American cable television network broadcast or sports leader ESPN.

Include the fight of Manny Pacquiao in “Best fighter” and “Best Play” categories.

The awards night will hold on July 15 at Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.

The champion selected by the number of vote of nominee in online voting and the ESPN website.

The voting is going today and will end at midnight of July 11.

The nominee identified as the second round knockout of Pacquiao, May 2 bout Ricky Hatton wherein his rivals in “Best Play” nominees are choice goal of Alexander Ovechkin against the New York Rangers in the Staley Cup playoffs in Game 5 on April 24, including also the winning catch by Santonio Holmes on Super Bowl XLIII against Texas.

The “Best fighter” categories are the two fight of Manny Pacquiao from Oscar de la Hoya and Ricky Hatton.

Included also are nominees are the knockout victory in the mixed martial arts against Lyoto Machida against the unbeaten Rashad Evans to get the light-heavyweight title at UFC 98, the victory of the MMA Anderson Silva against Patrick Cote, Thales Leites and James Irwin, and the TKO victory of Shane Mosley against Antonio Margarito.

The ESPY Awards this year are 37 categories including “Best Male Athlete” candidates are Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Jimmie Johnson and Michael Phelps, and “Best International Male Athlete” nominees Usain Bolt, Pau Gasol, Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal and Christian Ronaldo.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Juan Manuel Marquez Showdown reset on September 19

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. WBC lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez for the 12 round welterweight division championship set for September 19. The Showdown of two Mexican will also be a Mexico Independence Day that they will support Marquez.

Before this rumor is news that includes the reasons therefore deferred the original date of July 18 against the front of that slack sale of tickets. Meanwhile, the doctor of Mayweather Jr. gave an approval for he can continue his training against his rival Juan Manuel Marquez

“I am relieved to be cleared to fight as I was already looking forward to getting back in the ring … Trust me, September 19 is a great weekend for boxing, and all of my fans, of which there are too many mexicans, can certainly hold on to their hats and sombreros when I get back in to the ring and show them what they have been missing these past 18 months. I will destroy Marquez and reclaim my rightful place as boxing’s pound-for-pound king all in one night. Do not miss it, “Mayweather said.

For side of Marquez, he can’t hide the excitement of their reschedule fight against Mayweather Jr.

“I am happy that Mayweather Jr. has been cleared to fight and we can get down to business on September 19 … This weekend is not just an important weekend for boxing, but even more so for all of the Mexican and Mexican-American people I will be fighting for who will have a great reason to celebrate my win over Mayweather, which will be for all of the people and for the entire country of Mexico that night. I am sure of victory, yes we can and yes we will, “statements by Marquez.

2009 NHL Entry Draft

Friday, June 26th, 2009

The National Hockey League (NHL) 2009 Entry Draft will held on June 26-27, 2009 at Belle Centre in Montreal, Quebec.

Here are the List of Tops prospects for the upcoming 2009 NHL Entry Draft

Rank 1 John Tavares
Rank 2 Matt Duchen
Rank 3 Evander Kane
Rank 4 Brayden Schenn
Rank 5 Jordan Schroeder
Rank 6 John Moore
Rank 7 Scott Glennie
Rank 8 Simon Despres
Rank 9 Jared Cowen
Rank 10 Zack Kassian

Blake Griffin No. 1 pick in NBA draft 2009

Friday, June 26th, 2009

The Oklahoma star player Blake Griffin the overall number 1 pick in NBA draft. Blake Griffin went to Los Angeles Clippers Team.

In college Blake Griffin has the average per game of 14.4 rebounds and 22.7 points per game in his final season at Oklahoma.

The Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet that went to Memphis Grizzlies as the number 2 overall pick.

In his college years in Connecticut, Thabeet known as rebounder at shot.

Third pick about Oklahoma City Thunders and the guard of Arizona State James Harden their selection, fourth pick Tyreke Evans went to Sacramento Kings.

Fifth pick the younger Spanish player in Olympics basketball Ricky Rubio went to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Number 6 pick Jonny Flynn (Minnesota); seventh pick Stephen Curry (Golden State); Jordan Hill (New York Knicks); DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors); Brandon Jennings (Milwaukee Bucks); Terrence Williams, 11th pick (New Jersey Nets ), 12th pick si Gerald Henderson (Charlotte Bobcats); and 13th pick overall Tyler Hansbrough went to Indiana Pacers.

Son of Michael Jordan quit college basketball

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Son of Michael Jordan, Jeffrey Jordan is not be continue playing basketball and his decision is to focus only on his study.

Jeffrey Jordan played  two season with Fighting Illini.

“I loved playing for the Fighting Illini and appreciate the support I was given by my teammates, coaches and the great fans here. But I have come to the point where I’m ready to focus on life after basketball. I will concentrate on earning my degree from the University of Illinois and the opportunities that await upon graduating. “statement by Jeff.

Jordan has a scholarship before the 2009 so he will concentrate in his studies.

Negotiations Pacman-Cotto fight, on the right track- Arum

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Good outcome of the first conversation in the camp of WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto Promotions and Top Rank President Bob Arum about the November 15 fight of junior welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.

According to Arum, the negotiations Cotto-Pacquiao Showdown is on the right track and it will finalize next week.

“We’re pretty well there. I’ll get it done next week. That’s my goal,” statement by Arum.

More by Arum, I will not call Pacman immediatly to confirm the match with Cotto, first need to review by national fist the fight proposal because it does not want this trouble.

Not like against the pound-for-pound king Ricky Hatton, who by telephone Pacquiao said yes.

“We decided we did not want to call Manny to discuss it on the phone because Manny tends to be distracted,” Arum

Top Rank big boss admitted no problem to catch weight. “The weight is still in the air. But we’re still in the same ballpark. It’s not a big issue, really. Michael is not going down below 144. Manny wants him to be a couple pounds below 147. That’s not going to stop the deal from being made, “by Arum.

The Pacman-Cotto fight will be held at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Top 10 boxers, released by Ring Magazine; Pacman still no.1

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

The currently debating on who the next opponent of junior welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, the Ring Magazine released their top 10 pound-for-pound boxers in different weight boxing divisions.

The latest ranking released on June 21, the first place still Manny Pacquiao. Second to Pacman is the Lightweight King Juan Manuel Marquez, 3rd light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins, 4th to Pacquiao is Shane Mosley.

5th Junior featherweight Israel Vazquez at, 6th junior featherweight Rafael Marquez, 7th flyweight king and the Filipino Flash Nonito Donaire Jr., 8th Vic Darchiyan.

The said next opponent of Pacman is WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto that is in 9th positions and 10th Celestino Caballero for the junior featherweight division.

Juan Manuel Lopez, feature Latin Fury 9 on Sunday

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

This coming Thursday the final press conference called Latin Fury 9 which features as the main bout against world champion Juan Manuel Lopez and challenger Olivier Lontchi to be held at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. on June 27, at Caesars Atlantic City.

Lopez has beaten Peñalosa in round nine after Coach Freddie Roach launching a bruise by Gerry.

On June 7 last year get by Juan Manuel Lopez the WBO super bantamweight championship belt from Daniel Ponce de León by technical knockout.

Despite impressive record by Lopez, Lontchi is also confident especially he is undeafeted.

Olivier Lontchi admitted that he was not watching the tapes against the rival Juan Manuel Lopez but his trainer Howard Grant that what the correct strategy for the first is losing the Puerto Rican.

“I know Lopez, but I generally do not watch video tapes. My trainer does all of that. He will give me all of the instructions how to fight Lopez. I do whatever is necessary to win and I’m undefeated, “said Lontchi.

Here is the order of fights, available on Pay Per View, startign 9PM ET/6PM PT:

Fight#1
Vanes Martirosyan vs. Andrey Tsurkan

Fight#2
Yuri Foreman vs. Cornelius Bundrage

Fight #3
Jorge Arce vs. Fernando Lumacad

Fight #4 – Main Event
Juan Manuel Lopez vs Olivier Lontchi