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Nike recently unveiled the new Vince Carter Nike Shox VC V basketball shoe commercial. The commercial features some awesome dunks that Carter has done in his career, like the huge flush he did with Alonzo Mourning contesting the shot, and the famous dunk over Frederic Weis in the 2000 Olympics. What is unique about this commercial from other basketball themed sneaker commercials is the music of the song Slam by rap group Onyx being played in the background. The song, which was originally released back in 1994, may now gain exposure to some of the younger basketball fans. Other Onyx songs ended up being synonymous with street basketball, such as their 1998 hit, Shut ‘Em Down. Want to be the envy of the other ballers on the court? Better get ready to shell out $109.
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I am not going to deny it, I was rooting for Sharapova to win the Australian Open. At least she made it to the final four and lost in the Semi-finals to Justine Henin-Hardenne in three sets. Henin-Hardenne is definitely not someone to be ashamed to lose to, she is a four time Grand Slam Winner. The reason I want Sharapova to have success is that I hope she doesn’t turn into the next Anna Kournikova. You know, as in the ‘Oh I’m good looking, I don’t need tennis, I’ll just be a celebrity’ type mindset that makes you stop being a great player.
Henin-Hardenne will face Amelie Mauresmo in the finals. Mauresmo beat Kim Clijsters as she retired from the match due to an ankle injury. Clijsters gave it a good run, considering all the injuries she had to endure throughout the tournament.
Barry Bonds Decides Not to Play in the World Baseball Classic
Posted by Edwin Soto Categories: Athletes, MLB,
This is the latest of insults to the baseball community to what some will have to regard as one of the greatest players of all time. Barry has released an official statement on his blog stating:
As it is every season, my main goal and main focus is for our team to win a championship. I need to be in the best physical shape for the 2006 season—in what could possibly be my last season. I owe it to the Giants organization, my teammates, and most of all to the fans of San Francisco to give 100 percent this season. I assure you, my decision was not an easy one, but based on my circumstances, I had to put my health and my team first. I wish Team USA the best of luck and even though I won’t be in the dugout with them, I’ll be definitely be cheering them on to bring our country a WBC title.
Which, of course, is an official cop out to the WBC and the spirit of baseball. Mickey Mantle was once regarded as a draft dodger in his time - as he said is was due to injury. This came before his rise to stardom in pinstripes. Since he primarily kept his nose clean after that - with exception to his drinking at the end of his career - Mantle survived the media. I’m not so sure Barry’s headed down the same path of glory. Barry’s attitude continues to be questionable and selfish. In his statement he claims it’s in the best interest of the Giants’ organization and its fans. Was it in the best interest when he chewed out his agent because he didn’t want to bat second?
No matter what you say about him or what you think of him, you can’t take away his 81 points in one game. Whether you love him or hate him, it is still the second most amazing statistical performance in NBA history. It may not be a big deal now, but think about the previous generation that has no footage of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 point extravaganza. All we have is the record books and a few thousand eye witnesses to remember the event. Thanks to technology, this is a thing of the past. You can own this piece of history for less than $4, courtesy of Google Video- a better investment than a Laker #81 jersey.
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One opponent to having Roberto Clemente’s number retired by Major League Baseball is Jackie Robinson’s daughter, Sharon Robinson. Another who spoke his mind was a Roberto Clemente contemporary, Frank Robinson. Major League Baseball already recognizes Roberto with an award given annually to a player who demonstrates the values Clemente displayed in his commitment to community and understanding the value of helping others.
Both believing if Major League Baseball were to have Clemente’s number retired, it would diminish the meaning of Jackie Robinson’s struggle. While Clemente did some wonderful things in during his life, Major League Baseball should find another way to honor him.
Sharon Robinson was quoted saying:
“To my understanding, the purpose of retiring my father’s number is that what he did changed all of baseball, not only for African-Americans but also for Latinos, so I think that purpose has been met,”
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This morning I woke up to Ron Artest finally being traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Sacramento Kings for Peja Stojakovic. This trade, which favored both teams in position needs, fell apart after Ron Artest refused to go to Sacramento, leaving the Kings no choice but to reject the tentative agreement. I hope that this does not go unpunished, and the Pacers never let this guy play another game as a Pacer - immediately suspending him without pay.
Mike Vanderjagt, a free agent this off-season is perhaps trying to get back into good graces with the two time MVP QB. Vanderjagt was quoted comparing Peyton Manning to be the Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods of football. Vanderjagt probably took some flak from teammates and Colts management by showing up on the David Letterman show last week, kicking field goals in the New York streets.
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Huge offensive explosions around the NBA yesterday, Ray Allen hits a buzzer beater in 2 OT and racked up 42 points, Tracy McGrady scored 43, but those were nothing compared to Kobe Bryant.
Too bad this performance was on the same day as the NFC and AFC title games, and will go under the spotlight. This accomplishment was arguably tougher than Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points years ago, considering Chamberlain towered over his opponents in 1962. Bryant has been playing on the same scoring pace as we do when playing video game basketball - scoring 30-40 points in 20 minute games. Just unreal.
Roddick lost in the fourth round to unseeded Marcos Baghdatis in four sets earlier today. Baghdatis is a former junior world champion, so we may hear his name a lot more before his career is all said and done. Fans were hoping for a big name matchup between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick in the finals due to injuries to Marat Safin, Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal and Aussie favorite Lleyton Hewitt being eliminated. Roddick and Federer had been in the finals of the previous two Wimbledons.
Roddick can at least now take it easy and watch eye-candy super-star Maria Sharapova, whom he has been linked to. Others may speculate that Roddick is suffering from the curse of Lacoste, which he is sponsoring. In his 2003 US Open victory, Roddick was a Reebok spokesman.
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The Philadelphia Flyers are currently in first place in the Atlantic division, and with this move, they are definitely in the win-now mentality. In center Petr Nedved, they are receiving a very strong skater and offensive player who should benefit from the offensive rule changes implemented this season. So far Nedved has been slowed down by with groin and elbow injuries. The Coyotes are receiving a young defenseman in Dennis Seidenberg in return. Nedved should not have any problems adjusting to Eastern conference opponents, having success in New York and Pittsburgh.
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