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Rory Mcllroy Wins Championship; US Beat Jamaica to the Semi-Finals

Written on June 20, 2011 by admin in Golf, Soccer

At Sunday’s US Open, 22-year-old Rory Mcllroy carded a two-under-par 69, revealing his undeniable promise and becoming the youngest champion since 1923.

“I couldn’t ask for much more and I’m so happy to be holding this trophy,” he said when he was presented with the trophy. “I couldn’t be happier.”

Last year’s Graeme McDowell said “My hat’s off to Rory this week. It’s been waiting to happen. He’s been this good for a long time, and it’s great to see him fulfill his potential. He’s an awesome player.” He continued, “Nothing this kid does ever surprises me. He’s the best player I’ve ever seen. I didn’t have a chance to play with Tiger when he was in his real pump, and this guy is the best I’ve ever seen, simple as that.”

Meanwhile,

The US passed the Jamaica team to advance to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-finals.

Jermaine Jones scored four minutes into the second half, deflecting off Jamaica’s Jermaine Taylor and leaving goalie Donovan Ricketts helpless against the point. Jamaica was later reduced to ten men after Taylor tripped Jones and was red carded.

This marks the sixth time that the US has reached the semi-finals, and they will next play the winner of the Panama-El Salvador quarter-final match. The tournament winner will represent CONCACF in brazil’s 2013 Confederations Cup.

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Recap: NBA Finals Game 6

Written on June 13, 2011 by admin in Basketball

In a spectacular season closing, the Dallas Mavericks brought home the title for the first time in NBA history. Here are the highlights and recap of the deciding Game 6 in the NBA Finals of 2011.

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Miami Heat Step It Up; Li Na Named a Legend

Written on June 6, 2011 by admin in Basketball, Tennis

The Miami Heat stepped it up with a 88-86 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, taking a 2-1 lead and stealing back the home-court advantage.

Though he performed less than optimally during the first two games of the series, Chris Bosh regained his momentum and helped Miami with a 16-foot jump shot with less than 40 seconds left to the game. Dirk Nowitzki, who had led his team to recover from a seven-point deficit, missed an 18-footer at the buzzer.

Despite his disappearance last game, Dwayne Wade contributed 29 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists this time.

“I’ve been here before,” he said. “My team mates said they wanted me to get the ball. Last game we kind of went away from getting the ball down the stretch in spots where they have to double or I can get a shot off. Tonight I tried to be aggressive. I didn’t shoot every time, I passed out to my team mates. This is a total win. We wanted to win the game on the defensive end of the floor and it came down to getting a stop (on Nowitzki).”

Meanwhile

China’s media has said that Lil Na’s French Open victory was truly miraculous. Being the first Asian to win the grand slam singles, Li Na has been elevated to legendary status; in China, athletic accomplishments and national glory are dramatically intertwined.

“The girl from Hubei, Li Na, at the birthplace of the sport, has opened a new era in tennis for China and all of Asia,” wrote a front page story in the People’s Daily, its headlines stating that Li “bravely seized” the French title, as well as wrote “an Asian legend.”

The China Daily explained that Li showed an “all-conquering maturity” during the match.

Li is now a role model for many in China. A computer programmer from Beiking said, “It’s a great honor, for her and the country. It will do a lot to help China break into the tennis world, which has for so long been dominated by Europe.”

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Rangers Victorious Over Kansas City Royals; NBA Finals: Heat VS Mavericks

Written on May 30, 2011 by admin in Baseball, Basketball

Elvis Andrus’s RBI single with two outs completed the Rangers’ final-inning comeback, ending the game with a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals.

The Royals were up 6-5 in the top of the ninth, following a sacrifice-fly RBI by Alcides Escobar, but the Rangers rallied when Nelson Cruz tied the score with a single home run. Mike Napoli then singled, and ran home under the attempted tag of Brayan Pena.

“I thought they might hold me,” Napoli said. “But when they tell me to go, I go. I was caught in-between, and I had to do something there. I was going to try to kick it out of his glove. I thought that was my best chance.”

Meanwhile,

the Miami Heat surged past the Chicago Bulls to advance to the NBA finals. The final three minutes saw a 77-65 deficit to Chicago, but Miami’s Big Three stepped up to end the series at 4-1.

James missed nine shots in a row before dominating at the end of the game, leading the Heat with 28 points.

Of the win, James said “Defense. Staying together. Just buckled down defensively and executed.”

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said “We’ve had several of these games, in the playoffs and the regular season where we’ve finished with our defense on 12-0, 14-0 runs. We’ve been through a lot together. We’ve been through the fire together.”

In the Western Conference,

the Dallas Mavericks rallied in the fourth quarter to overcome an eight point deficit, ending the game with a 100-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder for a spot in the NBA finals.

Nowitzki said of the Thunder “They played a small lineup and really tried to jumo the game up. They drilled us on transition all night long and you’ve got to give them credit. They left it all out there today. We just had to get some stops down the stretch. We finally got away with a little zone, a little man-to-man, and got some stops. That was big.”

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said “All of us, including all of our fans, believe. We believe in each other. This is a great moment but we’ve got a lot of work left.”

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Bosh and The Heat Scorch Chicago; Mavs Hold Off Oklahoma City Thunder

Written on May 23, 2011 by admin in Basketball

Chris Bosh managed to do the unexpected on Sunday, scoring 34 points and leading the Heat to a 96-85 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The win has given Miami a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Championship Series.

Bosh took advantage of the fact that Chicago focused mainly on the usual threats; LeBron James and Dwayne Wade.

Chicago’s coach Tim Thibodeau said, “Bosh was terrific from the start of the game, very aggressive and I thought that we allowed him to get his confidence early.” He added, “He is hard to slow down once he gets going like that. We gave him too much space, we didn’t challenge his shot properly. He had a big night.”

The Heat’s coach Erik Spoelstra was thrilled with Bosh’s performance. “We run a lot of our offense through him regardless of whether he’s getting shots or not,” Spoelstra said. “Tonigth dictated something else. We needed him to be aggressive. Easy shots and opportunities in this series are hard to come by. He was able to take the pressure off the other guys, to get some baskets, which helped.”

Thibodeau said of the game, “We have to get up and challenge their shots better. We have to finish our defense.”

Spoelstra said “There is absolutely nothing easy in this series and it is all about enduring, sustaining and finding a way to grind it out. It is a battle, a scrap, a fight every possession. The gs did a good job of that and particularly to find a way to break it open in the last five.”

Meanwhile…

Despite a late comeback, the Dallas Mavericks held off the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending the game with a 93-87 victory.

By the end of the first quarter, the Mavs had accrued a 15-point lead. They led throughout the game, though the Thunder rallied in the fourth quarter, reducing the deficit to a mere 4 points with 24 seconds left.

Shawn Marion, Mavericks forward, said “We came out and did what we needed to do. We knew what we were capable of. It was a matter of us doing things we got away from, especially on the defensive end. We got away from communicating and we weren’t the aggressors at the defensive end.”

Thunder coach Scott Brooks said that Russell Westbrook’s “three might have been an opportunity for him to attack, his attack game was really working so he maybe should have done that instead, but the other threes were wide open. When you shoot 1-for-17 on 3 pointers, it’s not good.”

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Education on Skin Cancer Prevention Tips

Written on May 16, 2011 by admin in Health

There are so many cancers that we are completely incapable of trying to prevent, that when there is one we have information on, we should do whatever we can to follow the rules.  This is the case when it comes to skin cancer.  Teen Screen is an organization that focuses on educating “high school athletic teams about the risk of skin cancer and encouraging teams to make sunscreen part of team equipment.”  When there is awareness, it is much easier to encourage teenagers to take the simple step of using sunscreen.

Everyone should be using sun screen throughout the year.  But for some reason, teenagers often think that they are going to live forever and also are not fully aware of the harsh reality that cancer knows no bounds – it can impact anyone at any age.  With a simple lesson in the ease of applying sunscreen, while being educated on the horrors of skin cancer, these teenagers are fast learning important preventive measures that are easy to implement.

Covering Up with Sunscreen

So make sure you use sunscreen.  Remember that daylight hours are crucial, especially between 10 and 4 daylight savings time (or 9 to 3, regular time) are “the most hazardous for UV exposure in the continental United States.”  Of course seasons are important since late spring and early summer have the most UV rays. But this doesn’t mean you don’t need to use sunscreen on a cloudy day as well.

Other Skin Protection Methods

Teen Screen also focuses on other skin protection methods.  While it is essential to wear sunscreen, there are other ways of covering up too, like wearing clothes that do not expose any body parts to UV rays.  As well, you should always look for shade (especially in the heat of the day) and wearing a hat with a large brim will protect your neck, ears, head and face.  Sunglasses shouldn’t just be for show; you should get a pair that “wrap around” as these will block nearly 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays.  And when it comes to sunscreen, opt for 15 or higher, with a brand that offers protection against BOTH UVA and UVB.

 

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Bulls Trample The Heat; Grizzlie Bow Out As The Thunder Moves to Texas

Written on May 16, 2011 by admin in Basketball

Miami’s LeBron James and Dwayne Wade were held at bay by Chicago’s aggressive defense, which allowed Wade 18 points and James 15, while league MVP Derrick Rose scored 28 points for the Bulls. Chris Bosh, the last of Miami’s trio, scored a playoff-high 30 points, but the game still ended at a 103-82 win for Chicago.

The victory was a continuation of the Bulls’ winning streak over the Heat during the regular season. Still, they were considered the underdogs before the game.

“There are a lot of opinions out there, but we’re not getting caught in that,” Luol Deng of Chicago said. “We’ve won 62 games. We know we’re a good team. In order to win you have to think you’re the best.”

Of the game, James said: “That will wear any team down.” He continued, “You play defense hard, then you get an offensive rebound and kick it out for a layup or a dunk, those are demoralizing for a defense. We have to figure out a way to clean that up.”

Meanwhile…

The Oklahoma City Thunder has closed on its spot in the Western Conference finals with a 105-90 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Coming back from their recent loss, Kevin Durant scored 39 points and nine rebounds for the Thunder. Tomorrow, they will begin the Western Conference finals versus the Dallas Mavericks.

After the game, Durant said “I was going to be aggressive no matter if I was shooting 10 for 30. My teammates kept pushing, kept getting me the ball, and I was able to get some good shots.”

Despite their loss, the playoff experience was greatly appreciated by the Grizzlies and Memphis fans. The team ended up victorious over the San Antonio Spurs, and gave Oklahoma a run for their money; all in the first NBA season in which Memphis won a single playoff game!

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Boston “Played at a Championship Level”

Written on May 9, 2011 by admin in Basketball

This week, Boston’s Rajon Rondo led his team to a 97-81 win over the Miami Heat despite a dislocated left elbow. The Celtic’s win has lowered Miami’s lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference semi-final.

Trailing by two points at halftime, the Celtics started the third quarter with a 16-4 run, thereby controlling the rest of the game. Rondo made his first basket during that run, only to fall with the Heat’s Dwayne Wade and dislocate his elbow. Unable to move his arm, Rondo was led off the court only to come back on in the fourth quarter to finish with six points and eleven assists.

“My adrenaline was too high. I fed off the crowd energy,” said Rondo. “I thought I could try to change the game’s momentum by getting to the ball defensively. I only need two legs for that,” he continued. “I’m glad we have a day off. I’ll get a lot of treatment and hopefully I’ll be ready to play.”

Kevin Garnett was the Celtics lead scorer, ending the game with 28 points and 18 rebounds, while Paul Pierce contributed 27 of his own.

Wade led Miami with 23 points, and LeBron added 15.

Of Boston, Wade said, “This is a championship team and they played at a championship level. We will come back Monday and try to learn from our mistakes and not let them outplay us. For most of the game, they did a good job of outplaying us, and that can’t happen.”

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The Heat Burn the Celtics; Mavericks Steal Last-Minute Win from Lakers

Written on May 3, 2011 by admin in Basketball

In a much-anticipated showdown, the Miami Heat, with the help of Dwayne Wade, came out with a remarkable 99-90 win over the Boston Celtics.

Wade had the game high of an incredible 38 points, 23 of which he scored in the first half. LeBron James also contributed 22. After the game, Wade explained:

“Today our shot-makers made shots and that was the story. These guys expect this from me. I wasn’t giving it to them in the regular season versus them and I wanted to come out and be a leader.” He continued, stating that Boston “is never going to quit, and we look forward to the challenge.”

Boston’s Ray Allen certainly put up a fight, scoring 25 points, which include five three-pointers.

Later….

The Dallas Mavericks squeaked by with a win over the Lakers, overcoming a 16-point deficit and a combative Kobe Bryant in the first game of round 2.

The game ended at a 96-94 score. Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki ended with the team high of 28 points, while Bryant missed what would have been the game-winning three-pointer just as time ran out. Still, Bryant ended the game with 36 points.

“Kobe was unbelievable. He was on fire from everywhere and we did a good job of hanging in there and down the stretch we executed really well,” said Nowitzki after the game. He also had 14 rebounds. Jason Terry has 15 and Tyson Chandler added 11.

On the Lakers, Pau Gasol finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and Lamar Odom contributed 15 and 12 of his own.

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Miami Heat Secures Second Seed; Chicago Blackhawks Make the Playoffs

Written on April 11, 2011 by admin in Basketball, Hockey

The Miami Heat scorched the Boston Celtics with a 100-77 win on Sunday, securing the Eastern Conference’s second seed.

The Heat’s suffocating defensive effort kept Boston at 37 second-half points. LeBron James scored the game-high 27 points and seven assists, while Dwayne Wade added 14 of his own.

After the game, James told reporters: “They are a really good team, we came out with a lot of energy and effort and it was really good to get a win. We know it starts defensively. Anytime someone was beaten we stepped over and continued to fly around. When we defend at a high level we’re tough to beat.”

On the Celtics, Paul Pierce had the team-high 24 points, while Kevin Garnett contributed 21. The Celtics have now lost 10 of their last 19 games.

Meanwhile, The Blackhawks Make the Playoffs

The Chicago Blackhawks may have lost their final game of the regular NHL season, but they have moved up into the playoffs thanks to a Dallas Stars loss.

Losing 4-3 to the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago fans were convinced they’d lost the

eighth and final playoff spot of the Western Conference, until the ninth-placed Dallas Stars fell with a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Now, the Blackhawks will battle the top-seed Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the playoffs.

“I sat there and watched from start to finish, it was pretty exciting,” Patrick Sharp of the Blackhawks said of the Stars game. “We weren’t in the best of moods after today’s game against the Wings but we’re happy we’re going to the playoffs. We feel like we’re prepared.”

Dallas, who has not reached the playoffs since 2007, won the last four games, only to fail during the last.

“It was in our control, and we didn’t win,” said Brad Richards, the Dallas center. “We put too much pressure on ourselves to be perfect at the end, with no room for error.”

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