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Pacquiao Vs. Cotto
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Filipino boxing icon-Manny Pacquiao’s next match has been confirmed to be with Miguel Cotto scheduled for Nov 14 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Recently Pacquiao had his 10th consecutive victory against Ricky Hatton last May in a mere two rounds that left fans watching the replay for weeks. Read the rest of this entry »
Nikes T-shirt gun
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I’m sure we’ve all seen those guns used at sporting events that shoot out t-shirts at the crowd. The guns usually are only for endorsers of sports gear like authentic NBA jerseys and the like but Nike has given the general public access to them! The fun that can be had is portrayed in the promotional video featuring Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams Read the rest of this entry »
Amir Khan prepares for major fight
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22 year old WBA Light-Welterweight fighter Amir Khan is readying his MMA gloves for his scheduled fight against WBA light-welterweight champion Andreas Kotelnik on Saturday night. Khan shares the same trainer as the Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao. This fight is probably one of the most important ones in his career and his victory will pave the way for opportunities to fight against other WBA celebrities like Ricky Hatton but Amir is determined to take things one at a time, regarding the possible Ricky fight he said:
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Kobe Vs Jordan
Michael Jordan has been called “the greatest basketball player of all time†and Kobe is undoubtedly the best NBA player right now. Both NBA all star celebrities have the capability of controlling the game and can pull off jaw-dropping moves that leave everyone stunned. The two stars are not only comparable in terms of skill but even financially with Bryant on Forbes’ list with $45 M earnings tied with Michael Jordan. Clearly, they have much in common but the question is: Who is better? Has Kobe surpassed Jordan or does Jordan remain a legend? Let’s examine a few facts in form of comparison:
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Dreams come true
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The famous author Led Zeppelin said: “Many dreams come true and some have silver linings, I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.†These words are proving true for 24 year old Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo who signed the 80 million pound (€94 million; $131 million) deal with Real Madrid on July 6. Regarding his childhood dream Ronaldo said “I’m very happy to be here. I’ve achieved one of my dreams….For me, I have made my childhood dream a reality, which was nothing less than playing for Real Madrid.†All the soccer drills paid off-a dream come true indeed!
The celebrity started out as a youth player when at 18 years old Manchester United’s manager Alex Ferguson saw his potential leading Cristiano to signing his £12.24 million contract in 2003 becoming the first Portuguese player. He has played for Manchester united since then helping them gain their first Premier League title in four years in 2007 and in March 2008 captained United for the first time in his career. With all their soccer drills, Manchester won the Cup World Cup and Ronaldo was awarded the Silver Ball.  The star is also a player in the Portuguese national team having scored around 18 goals by 22 and is considered one of the highest rated scorer stars in the world.
Real Madrid has had their eyes on the star since 2006 and in June 2008 Ronaldo had expressed interest to join the team if the ‘price was right’. Manchester United filed a tampering complaint but no further action was taken and he confirmed his stay with United. Four years to date 80,000 Real Madrid fans gave him a warm welcome at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid surprising Ronaldo himself- “I didn’t expect a jam-packed stadium – this is truly impressive†he commented. Cristiano should be in for more
soccer drills but as President Florentino Perez said regarding Ronaldo’s fans: “They will ask of you the very best, but will also give you their all.”
Damian ready for UFC Middleweight?
Top UFC middleweight contender, Damian Maia will be putting on his
MMA gloves again as he feels he is ready to take up current UFC middleweight champion title holder Anderson Silva nicknamed ‘The spider’. Talking to Fighters magazine he said:
“I see myself ready to fight for the belt. I would go at Anderson and it would give him the chance of knocking me out or give me the opportunity to finish the fight. That’s what I expect. I’m not saying I will win, but I will fight to end the fight before the judge’s decision. I want to do an aggressive fight and expose myself more. The UFC were waiting on the result of Anderson-Thales match to see what to do with me. They told me they were planning to give me the chance in August but because of their performance the UFC decided not put Silva in a main event very soon. Then they matched me and Nate Marquardt to find out the next challenger for the belt.”
Lebron finally gets back-up
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Cleveland Cavaliers NBA celebrity, Lebron James finally has some NBA all-star backup! The Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns last Thursday, and guess who’s joining the team? The four-time NBA champion, formerly Kobe’s partner, Shaquille O’Neal! This is clearly going to be an amazing basketball duo. How does Lebron feel about the latest addition? “Shaq is an incredible ballplayer and a four-time NBA champion,” LeBron James told The Associated Press. “I have a lot of respect for him and his game. It will be a real honor to play with Shaq as my teammates and I look forward to another great season with the Cavs.”
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Rubber Mulch-Key to athlete’s safety
What do sports fields, punching bags, Equestrian arena, playgrounds and MMA mats all have in common? What keeps athletes from getting very serious injuries? Usually made from recycled tires, rubber mulch has become one of athlete’s most important safety equipment but usually goes unnoticed. Its shock absorption quality which is better than wood, gravel and sand is the very thing that minimizes athletes’ injuries by breaking their falls and its resilient surface ensures an overall safe sport environment. Exactly how is this vital substance made?
It takes approximately 80 old tires to create one square foot of rubber mulching. After collecting the tires, the rubber needs to be made into a granular substance retaining its elastic and intuitive qualities, a process called devulcanization. This involves separating the tiny wires and fibers intertwined with the rubber and the mulch (rubber) which is the bulk of the whole process. Magnets are employed but aren’t 100% effective and chemicals need to be used. The rubber is then treated with heat, chemicals and softening agents to gain the elasticity and insulation required for the intended usage.
Pacquiao makes it to Forbes Magazine
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The Filipino boxing idol, Manny Pacquiao is now included in Forbes magazine as the world’s 6th highest paid athletes. In his latest matches against De La Hoya, Pacquiao got $10-million, while against Hatton it was $12-million and generated m
ore than $100 million in pay-per-view revenue in the US. He got a total of $30 million from these two victories which landed him the sixth place in the famous Forbes magazine with a $40 million earning in the past year. The sixth spot is shared with some NBA all star celebrities like Lebron James and golfer Phil Mickelson. Tiger Woods still keeps his title as the highest paid athlete with $110 million income in the past year!
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Lakers -NBA champions
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Do you believe in Kobe? After all his mishaps during game 4, you might have thought twice before answering but after Lakers 99/86 victory over Orlando on Sunday, everyone is proud of our NBA celebrity! The game definitely was Kobe’s, he scored 30 points, made six rebounds, and five assists and most significantly to most-won his first championship without Shaquille O’Neal. This would be a very important addition to the NBA all-star’s profile considering the famous Shaq-Bryant feud just last year. Everyone remembers the issue that was raised when then part-time rapper Shaquille freestyle rapped: “You know how I be. Last week Kobe couldn’t do without me,” at a New York nightclub sometime last June 2008 after Lakers lost other finals since O’Neal’s being traded. Bryant has proved that statement wrong gaining his fourth championship ring, one behind Magic Johnson and two behind Michael Jordan- a great achievement indeed!