Dwight Howard wants to go from Orlando to Los Angeles or New Jersey, but not Chicago, it seems. Chris Paul won’t sign a contract extension unless he’s traded to Lakers, but to the right L.A. David Stern, in one fell swoop (one swell foop?), makes a decision that, somehow, manages to alienate…everyone.
It was like one of those old bits David Letterman used to do on NBC, whenhe’d go to the roof of a tall building and drop something, like a watermelon or cantaloupe, watch it burst when it hit the ground, then show the replay over and over. It was almost hypnotic watching all of the pieces splatter and separate.
NEW YORK -- The NBA today announced that the league's 66th season will tip off Christmas Day with a five-game slate, contingent on timely ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement.
Kia NBA Tip-Off '11 will launch on TNT with one of the NBA's oldest and most intense rivalries. The Boston Celtics, featuring their All-Star foursome of Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Rajon Rondo, visit the New York Knicks (12 p.m. ET) with their dynamic tandem of Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire. Kia Motors, the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA, is in its second consecutive season as the title partner of NBA Tip-Off.
Lebron James 2011: James, Wade excited about end of lockout!
NEW YORK – Miami Heat stars Lebron James and Dwayne Wade said Tuesday they are excited about the tentative deal to end the NBA lockout and play a shortened season of 66 games per team starting December 25, 2011.
But they avoided any comments about the details of the deal that ended a 149-day shutdown and is expected to have players in pre-season training camps next week.
“It’s great moment for all of us,” Lebron James said.
“We’re going to discuss about how excited I am, how excited we are, about the game of basketball being back and about all the people who have been out of jobs and the fans who have been out of watching basketball for the 140-plus days from the lockout.”
It’s time to witness the vengeful season of Miami Heat, Lebron James , Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh will all of them and start winning a championships… Watch for them as they will dominate NBA 2011-2012 Season!
Juan Manuel Marquez will be fighting his best form on November 12, 2011 against the pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. Marquez is very confident that he will dethrone Pacquiao as he has a very excellent training camp headed by future hall of fame coach Nacho Beristain. Marquez Camp has a very positive atmosphere and determined that on his 3rd fight against Manny Pacquiao will give him the justice.
All eyes will be on Juan Manuel Marquez if he can still perform his best as what he displayed during his last 2 fights against Pacquiao. Marquez got knockdown four times in their last 2 fights but got up and fought like a blooded warrior and almost defeated Manny Pacquiao. Marquez camp still believed that they won those fights!
Marquez promises on his 3rd fight that he will not allow the judges to decide but rather he will take full responsibility to beat Pacquiao in a knockout fashion to avoid robbery. Juan Manuel Marquez is getting better every day as the training camp progress. Even at 38 years of age, Marquez is on his best shape of his career and he is very confident that he will be able beat Manny Pacquiao in a convincing way.
Pacquiao-Marquez 3 would simply be the fight that we must see and this could be ahell of a fight. Juan Manuel Marquez will fight intelligently and his counter punching will give Manny Pacquiao a hard time as what he did before. Marquez will be more dangerous because this man is hungry and his dedication to the gym is remarkably awesome.
If the Pacquiao Camp believes they have the best camp ever. Juan Manuel Marquez camp would simply not deny that he has the right team and his training camp was excellent. Marquez warned Pacquiao to practice and get ready for his onslaught on November 12, 2011 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA!
Juan Manuel Marquez will silent his critics once and for all. Marquez there is only one thing on his mind and that is to beat Manny Pacquiao by knockout. With his perfect training camp and with perfect sparring partners that simulate Pacquiao will give him a perfect look to make this fight easier though it’s not.
Pacquiao-Marquez 3 will be definitely the most anticipated fight of the year and it’s going to be bang on November 12, 2011 and this could be one of the most lucrative fights in the history of boxing. Marquez promised to Mexico that he will bring back the belt which is supposed to be for them. Juan Manuel Marquez will not allow Pacquiao to control the fight but rather he will take this fight into his own hands.
Juan Manuel Marquez is in high gear and ready to mix it with Pacquiao. Marquez believes that Pacquiao punches are predictable and he expect that Manny Pacquiao will go forward and he will wait for the right timing to launch his fatal assault against the pound-for-pound king.
Pacquiao-Marquez 3 is on November 12, 2011 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA!
Juan Manuel Marquez was greatly inspired with the overwhelming support from his countrymen as they are in full support for Marquez to win his fight against Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. Marquez is on his heavy workout and impressive training camp. He displayed how he works hard for this 3rd fight against the pound for pound king and the 8th time champion in 8 different divisions Manny Pacquiao.
While majority of boxing experts believed that Manny Pacquiao will win this fight convincingly and will knockout Juan Manuel Marquez in the middle rounds, some and there are few believers that Marquez has been proven from his last 2 fights against Pacquiao that he can pull an upset and shock the world and reclaim what he thought is for him. Marquez is now on his final preparation and during his media workout, he showed a lot of skills that can make Pacquiao a second thought to slug out and go for an early kill.
Even the strength and conditioning coach of Pacquiao, Alex Ariza, though his fighter is in best shape of his life. He maintains that Juan Manuel Marquez can surprise everybody with a shocking upset of the history in boxing. Ariza believes that Marquez will certainly go for an early kill to assure his win and not in the hands of the judges.
Juan Manuel Marquez wants’ Manny Pacquiao down on his knees and he is very confident that he can achieve what they want to accomplish. The Marquez Team is on sight to make a statement and give Pacquiao a brutal revenge and get back the championship built to Mexico who was craving for lost glory.
If the Pacquiao camp believes on their fighter, Nacho Beristain and the rest of the Marquez team is doing what is necessary to defeat the Pacman Pacquiao. With their right preparation and dynamic trainers Marquez is getting bigger and smarter this time around. Juan Manuel Marquez is simply amazing and his dedication to his profession as a professional fighter will write in the record book as a fighter who gives Pacquiao a run for his money.
This Pacquiao-Marquez 3 will be an explosive and set to make havoc in terms of PPV Buys. Pacquiao vs. Marquez 3 is going to be bang and it will explode like an atomic bomb as both fighters promises a knockout and they will not let give the decision in the hands of the judges.
Juan Manuel Marquez mission to knockout and stop the dominace of Manny Pacquiao is not impossible and if he will stick to his game plan, everything will be ok and they are aiming for a biggest upset in boxing history.
Pacquiao-Marquez 3 will be on November 12, 2011 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA!
