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Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto Tale of the Tape

2009-11-08T06:49:00.000-08:00

Manny Pacquiao has happened to be the most popular boxer today. Having a record or 49-3-2, with 37 KO's, he has been knocking down well known boxers to become the first Filipino and Asian boxer to win five world titles in five different weight divisions. But the Pacman is not going to stop there as he aims to win over another belt against another great fighter in Miguel Cotto. For Pacquiao it was enough of a concern that his handlers originally insisted the Cotto fight be contested at 143 pounds. Wisely, Cotto’s side understood that would be an unnecessary weakening of their man and agreed only to come down to 145.

Miguel Cotto is not to be taken for granted with a record of 34-1 and 27 KO. This guy is the current WBO welterweight champion. Cotto began his professional career in 2001, and on September 11, 2004, he defeated Kelson Pinto for the WBO junior welterweight championship. He defended the title successfully a total of six times, before vacating it when he ascended to the welterweight division. On his first match on this division he defeated Carlos Quintana for the vacant WBA welterweight championship. Cotto successfully defended this title against Oktay Urkal, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley and Alfonso Gómez, before losing it to Antonio Margarito. On February 21, 2009, he defeated Michael Jennings to win the vacant WBO welterweight championship.

Manny Pacquiao	VS	Miguel Cotto
5'6 1/2"	Height	5'8"
67"	Reach	67"
16"	Neck	16"
38"	Chest	39"
38"	Bicep	39"
13"	Bicep	13"
12"	ForeArm	11 1/2"
10"	Wrist	11"
28"	Waist	32"
20"	Thigh	22 1/2"
15"	Calf	12"
30"	Age	28"

Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Juan Manuel Marquez

2009-09-17T09:16:00.000-07:00

After a knock out victory by Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao against Ricky "Hitman" Hatton, Mayweather Jr. annouced his intention for a comeback by challenging Juan Manuel Marquez. The two was set to fight last July but it was postponed after Mayweather Jr injured this rib during the course of his training.

Now, The stage is all set, the fight was moved to September 19, 2009 at 9PM ET at MGM Grand Arena. HBO will be airing the 24/7 HBO Special of the Mayweather vs. Marquez. Watch the the blockbuster fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Juan Manuel Marquez so called "Numero Uno, Number One".

Tale of the Tape:

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Stats:

Welterweight
Fights: 39-0 with 25 KOs
Nickname: Pretty Boy
Height: 5'8"

Juan Manuel Marquez Stats:

Lightweight/Welterweight
Fights: 50-4-1
Nickname: Dinamita
Height: 5'7"

Watch Miss Universe 2009 Live

2009-08-16T18:49:00.000-07:00

Miss Universe Beauty Pageant 2009, will be held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009.Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela, will crown her successor at the end of this event. 84 countries and territories will compete for the title. The presentation show, rehearsals, dress rehearsal and the grand final will take place at Imperial Ballroom, in the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort. This coronation night will be hosted by Billy Bush and Claudia Jordan.

The preliminary judges are: Steven Schillaci - Talent Producer for many hit shows including American Idol. Mark Wylie - Best Buddies Talent Executive. David Friedman - Last Call with Carson Daly Executive Producer. Corinne Nicolas - Trump Model Management President. Mario Mosley - Hollywood Choreographer of Oxygen’s Dance Your Ass Off. Tiza Tjokroadisumarto - Director of Retail Operations, Michael Kors (USA).

At the Preliminary Competition, all contestants will compete in the Swimsuit and Evening Gown categories as part of the selection of the top 15 finalists who will be revealed during the beginning of the two-hour live telecast of the 2009 Miss Universe PageantThe Preliminary Competition will be hosted by Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza and Local Bahamas radio personality Ed Fields. London based singer Anthoney Wright will be performing his hit song "Wud if I Cud" during the competitionThe technology provided by Ustream and NewTek will ensure that viewers receive the highest quality live streaming content and that the pageant reaches an unprecedented mass audience.This is the first time that the Miss Universe preliminary competition will be streamed online to a worldwide audience.

Watch UFC 101: bj penn vs kenny florian replay

2009-08-08T20:49:00.000-07:00

Ultimate Fighting Championship 101 is up again. As two of the best fighters of the league, Bj Penn, Lightweight Champion is going to defend his title for the first time against top contender Kenny Florian. Watch as one of the best fights take the center stage, watch their exciting fight on replay.

Other fights expected to be part of the UFC 101 card include:

Forrest Griffin vs. Thiago Silva
Josh Neer vs. Kurt Pellegrino
Thiago Tavares vs. Melvin Guillard
Matt Riddle vs. Dan Cramer
Danillo Villefort vs. Jesse Lennox

Watch: ESPY 2009 Awards Winners

2009-07-17T01:41:00.000-07:00

The much awaited Excellence in sports performance and achievements Winners for 2009 are here. Popularly known as ESPY Awards, which begun on the year 1993. As we all know ESPY awards is a annual prestigious event to honor the people who have excelled in the field of sports entertainment.

We are proud to give access to watch the much awaited event of the year. ESPY 2009 Awards night will be hosted by Samuel Jackson. Watch the ESPY Awards 2009 Live Streaming Online.

Here are the Winners for ESPY 2009 Awards.

Special Awards:

Arthur Ashe Courage Award: President Nelson Mandela
Jimmy V Award For Perseverance: Don Meyer, Northern State University coach
Best Comeback: Dara Torres, Olympic swimmer.

Best in Sport:

Best Female Athlete: Nastia Liukin, Gymnastics
Best Male Athlete: Michael Phelps, Olympic Swimming
Best Moment: US Swim team wins thrilling finish in Olympic relay
Best Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Best Coach/Manager: Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers
Best Game: Steelers vs. Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII
Best Championship Performance: Michael Phelps, Olympic Swimming
Best Play: Roethlisberger to Holmes Super Bowl Winning TD
Best Upset: US Soccer shocks Spain in the Confederations Cup semifinals
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Best Record Breaking Performance: Michael Phelps, Olympic Swimming
Best Sports Movie: The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
Best Male College Athlete: Tim Tebow, Florida Football
Best Female College Athlete: Maya Moore, Connecticut Women's Basketball
Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Jason Lester, Ironman Triathlete
Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Erin Popovich, Swimming
Best International Male Athlete: Usain Bolt (Jamaica, Sprinter)
Best International Female Athlete: Lorena Ochoa (Mexico, Golf)

Individual Sports:

Best Baseball Player: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
Best NBA Player: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Best WNBA Player: Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
Best NFL Player: Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
Best NHL Player: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Best MLS Player: Landon Donovan, Los Angeles Galaxy
Best Male Action Sports Athlete: Shaun White, Skateboarding/Snowboarding
Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Maya Gabeira, Surfing
Best Bowler: Norm Duke
Best Driver: Jimmie Johnson
Best Fighter: Manny Pacquiao, Boxing
Best Male Golfer: Tiger Woods
Best Female Golfer: Lorena Ochoa
Best Jockey: Calvin Borel

Watch Replay: UFC 100 Lesnar vs Mir

2009-07-12T05:18:00.000-07:00

Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar beat Frank Mir in the second round at the UFC 100 on Saturday, July 11 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Lesnar used his size and strength advantage to overwhelm Mir, who managed only a few brief moments of offense in the fight.

Mir only had one offensive move, a knee early in the second round. Lesnar took Mir down in the first and pounded him with rights, then did much the same in the second until it was stopped.

Lesnar, who lost to Mir last year at UFC 81 on a first-round submission, shouted to the crowd, “I love it! Keep booing! Keep booing!”

FIFA Confederation Cup Finals Game Replay: Brazil won over USA

2009-06-30T05:35:00.000-07:00

Brazil won the game against USA with 3-2 goals in the FIFA Confederation Cup Finals last Sunday June 28, 2009.

Brazil deserves its place around the top of the world soccer table. Luis Fabiano was prolific with his shots on goal (and goals, collecting the Golden Boot) and Kaka, Robinho and Maicon slowly took over the midfield, building a rising tide of attacks. This win reaffirms Brazil’s timeless dominance of international soccer, but also announces the U.S.’s potential, playing well in their first major tournament final. We’ll see if that potential can be transferred to wins by the time the team likely makes it back to South Africa at next year’s World Cup.

The Confederations Cup final in Johannesburg is the biggest event for the U.S. in South Africa since Paul Simon’s Graceland album release in 1986. For Brazil, it’s just another game. Consider this: Today’s match is the first time the U.S. has been in the final of a major FIFA tournament. For Brazil? Well, this is their fourth time in the Confederations Cup final. And the 2009 event is only the sixth Confederations Cup, so it’s fair to say Brazil has dominated the competition.

Brazil brings a strong lineup of one-named phenoms. Kaka and Robinho are two. Their game plan will likely be unchanged from the first meeting with an emphasis on speed and precision passing.

Watch Online: Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto

2009-06-28T20:17:00.000-07:00

Pacquiao needs to engage world welterweight champion Miguel Cotto in an intelligent fight in order to win.Pacquiao is already 30 years old while Cotto, the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion, is 28 years old.

Being the undisputed face of boxing, Pacquiao is a certified box-office and pay-per-view star and this is the main reason why Mosley, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez have been itching to be rewarded with a date with a Pacquiao fight, noted Arum, who inked Pacquiao to a lucrative contract in late-2006 following the Filipino’s twin demolition job on erstwhile Top Rank top talent Erik Morales.

Roach has started doing his homework in anticipation of a big match between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao should concentrate on the body if he wants to chop down Cotto early. Nacho Beristain, the Mexican trainer, believes that Cotto may go down in six rounds.

Roach is fully aware that every victory that Manny have is always watered down by experts with many excuses. Once again, he pointed out that Miguel is big, strong and young.

Michael Jackson died of Cardiac Arrest

2009-06-26T23:00:00.000-07:00

The whole world mourns as the news spread, The King of Pop died of Cardiac Arrest as he supposedly preparing for a comeback. Michael, age 50, collapsed at his rented mansion in an exclusive Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him for nearly three quarters of an hour, then rushed him to the hospital where doctors pronouced him dead at 2:26pm June 26, 2009.

At the time of his death, Michael was rehearsing hard for what was supposed to be his greatest comeback. He was scheduled for an unprecedented 50 shows at a London arena, with the first set for July 13.

Cardiac Arrest is an abnormal hear rhythm that stops the heart from pumping blood to the body. It can occur after a heart attack or be caused by other heart problems.

Michael was the seventh of the nine Jackson Siblings, as he ruled the charts with his electrifying performances. His career was overshadowed with spontaneous public behavior, startling physical transformation and a number of child abuse allegations. He often wear a face mask while traveling and kept a pet chimpanzee named Bubbles. He surrounded himself with children at his Neverland, named after Peter Pan's dream world island, filled with toys, animals and rides. And because of this tabloids dubbed him as "Wacko Jacko".

source: Philippine Inquirer

Mosley wants to fight Pacquiao

2009-06-22T19:33:00.000-07:00

Shane Mosley offers a perfect scenario, Mosley calls for fight that whoever wins will get to face the winner of the Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Juan Manuel Marquez showdown. The powerhouse showdown has been recently postponed and tentatively rescheduled to September. This means more time to over think it over.

"Yeah, that is the perfect scenario. That’s the way it is supposed to happen in real boxing," said Mosley, the 38-year-old WBA welterweight champion from California, told fighthype.com as he continued to beg for a fight with Pacquiao.

Mosley has practically swallowed everything in seeking the fight with Pacquiao, announcing that he’s agreeable to a catchweight under 147 lb (the welterweight limit), put his belt on the line, and settle for 40 percent of the earnings.

While, Miguel Cotto, WBO welterweight champion, is Top Rank president Bob Arum's choice to be Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent on Nov. 14, is quite hesitant, saying he can only fight Pacquiao at 145 lb. Pacquiao should get no less than 65 percent of everything if ever he agrees tp fight Cotto, who just came off with a victory over Josh Clottey.

Mosley is saying that he’s better than Cotto, and even Pacquiao. Which may be true enough, as experts think Mosley can give the reigning pound-for-pound champion a tougher fight than Cotto on the ring.

Pacquiao has been wanting to fight with Mayweather, and if the fight with Cotto pushes through, and he wins, then the undefeated Champion and former-pound-for-pound king will definitely be next in line.

sources: yahoo news

read also: The Return of Mayweather vs Marquez

Manny Pacquiao is No. 6 from the list of Forbes' Highest Paid Athletes of the World

2009-06-18T19:40:00.000-07:00

Manny Pacquiao is one of the Forbes’ highest-paid athletes. He is at no. 6 from the list for earning $40 million in the past 12 months. He is the highest ranked newcomer joining sports icons like Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and David Beckham.

Pacquiao tied with the NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James and golfer Phil Mickelson who also raked in $40 million last year.

People’s Champ also debuted in the recent “Forbes Celebrity 100” list topped by Angelina Jolie. The list named the 100 most powerful celebrities in the world.

He is also debuted in Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” this year after receiving more than 20 million online votes. He was ranked 22nd in the list even though he received the most number of votes.

Highest-paid athletes of the World

2009-06-18T19:21:00.000-07:00

Tiger Woods remains a sports’ highest paid athlete with an annual income two and a half times larger than his closest competitor. The world’s top golfer made $110 million during the past 12 months and is the best-paid sportsman for the eighth year.

Nike is by far Woods’ biggest benefactor with an annual payday of more than $30 million for the golfer. Woods profits from the success of the company’s golf division, and last year sales for Nike Golf hit a record $725 million. Woods’ most lucrative new endeavor is his golf course design business. Last year he announced plans for a third course to be built in Mexico. His other courses in Dubai and North Carolina are currently under construction.

Drop-offs from last year include boxer Floyd Mayweather (has not fought since December 2007), NFL players Ben Roethlisberger and Dwight Freeney (both made the 2008 list after inking contracts with big signing bonuses) and Formula One driver Fernando Alonso (just missed the cut).

The highest-ranking of the four newcomers to the list is boxer Manny Pacquiao who earned $40 million over the last year, tied for the sixth most. Pacquiao cemented his claim as the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter with convincing knockouts of Oscar De La Hoya in December and Ricky Hatton in May. The two blockbuster fights garnered more than 2 million pay-per-view buys in the U.S. and earned Pac-Man $30 million combined.

Pacquiao’s massive popularity in his native Philippines is why companies like Nike and San Miguel beer have signed him to endorse their products. Pacquiao intends to use that popularity to run for political office when his ring career is over.

The 20 highest earners have a very international flavor with Pacquiao one of eight non-Americans on the list. Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen earned $45 million over the past year, tied for second on our list with hoop legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Right behind that trio is global icon David Beckham who earned $42 million playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy and AC Milan.

Manny Pacquiao as 2008 Fighter of the Year

2009-06-14T18:44:00.000-07:00

The US writers honor Pacquiao as the 2008 Fighter of the Year, he received the award in New York last friday night, he will join the ranks of Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Sugar Ray Leonard and Evander Holyfield if he will continue to shine this 2009.

Boxing Writers Association of America started giving the award in 1938, Jack Dempsey won it, the year heavyweight. So far the only fighters to have won the award three times since the association started are Ali, Frazier, Leonard and Holyfield.

Pacquiao has won the BWAA top plum four times. No fighter in history won the award. He was the BWAA top fighter in 2006, when he knocked out Erik Morales twice, and was named the best for 2008, the year he defeated Juan Manuel Marquez, David Diaz and Oscar dela Hoya in different weight classes.

He is scheduled to fight in October, and whether it’s against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Miguel Cotto or Shane Mosley, another victory may just seal it for the 30-year-old pound-for-pound champion.

He almost missed gracing the BWAA awards night at the Capitale in New York, and had to take a late flight to the Big City from Manila Friday morning. He was in New York just hours before the 7:30 p.m. affair.

In his acceptance speech, where he spoke fluently in English, aided by a teleprompter, Pacquiao said it was “a great honor” to be chosen as the top fighter for 2008. “It is for this reason that I chose to travel half across the globe to personally receive this award tonight,” he added. He came with his wife, Jinkee.

“I also hope that this award will serve as an example and an inspiration for the young fighters to believe in themselves and keep on dreaming big. Always remember, your dreams will always be inside you. No one can take it away." Pacquiao said.

He praised the BWAA for its “long existence” and looked at the members in saying “you have passed the test of time.” He was given a standing ovation as he prepared to accept the award.

Swine Flu Vaccine now Available

2009-06-13T23:26:00.000-07:00

Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG said that they successfully produced a swine flu vaccine weeks ahead of their expectations. The vaccine was made in cells, rather than grown in eggs as is usually the case with vaccines.

The World Health Organization declared swine flu as pandemic. The drugmakers will likely have vaccines approved and ready for sale after September as WHO says.
UN health officials declared that Swine flu, also known as Influenza A(H1N1), is now formally a pandemic. WHO announced that the virus spread is any more lethal but it's spread is considered unstoppable. The move indicates that a global outbreak is under way.

The Novartis company said that the first batch of vaccine will be used for pre-clinical evaluation and testing and being considered for clinical trials.

Dr. Margaret Chan, WHO chief made the long-awaited declaration after the UN agency held an emergency meeting with the flu experts and said that the flu was moving to phase 6 – the agency’s highest alert level – which means a pandemic is under way.

Chan said “The world is moving into the early days of its first influenza pandemic in the 21st century,”

The virus can still be deadly and may change into a more frightening form in the near future, and so people should not be complacent Dr. Thomas Frieden, the new head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
Swine flu so far has caused 144 deaths, compared with ordinary flu that kills up to 500,000 people a year.

To make pandemic vaccine is a gamble decision. Most of the flu vaccine makers cannot make both regular seasonal flu vaccine and pandemic vaccine at the same time. That means they must decide which one the world will need more.

WHO described the pandemic as “moderate.” WHO flu chief Keiji Fukuda said that the people should not get overly anxious about the virus. He said that the people should “Understand it, put it in context, and then you get on with things,”

Swine flu continuing to spread during the start of summer in the northern hemisphere. Normally, flu viruses disappear with warm weather, but swine flu is proving to be resilient.

“What this declaration does do is remind the world that flu viruses like H1N1 need to be taken seriously,” said US Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, warning that more cases could crop up in the fall.

Now that a pandemic has been declared, some countries might be prompted to devote more money to containing the virus. Many developed countries have pandemic preparedness plans that link spending to a WHO declaration.

The UN is keen to avoid panic. “We must guard against rash and discriminatory action, such as travel bans or trade restrictions,” said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

NHL Stanley Cup Final: Penguins Beat Red Wings 4-3

2009-06-13T04:03:00.000-07:00

The Penguins entered Friday's finals game full of confidence. Even with the records against them, despite the fact that only one team in the history of the NHL had won a Game 7 on the road in the Stanley Cup Final, These Pittsburgh kids came out with big hearts.

The Penguins wins 2-1 a heart breaking Game 7 against the defending champion Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena with the weight of history conspiring against them.

"We heard all these stupid stats about how a team hadn't done 0-2 since 1971 or something and all these other Game 7 stats," defenseman Brooks Orpik told NHL.com "But I thought we just did a good job of blocking all that out and staying confident the whole series." That confidence was the best thing the Penguins have.

After a scoreless and somewhat tame first period, Pittsburgh took the lead early in the second on the first of Max Talbot's two goals. Talbot was in perfect position to score over the turnover by Detroit defenseman Brad Stuart. Once he had the puck on his stick, he just ladled it between the leg pads of Detroit goalie Chris Osgood at 1:13. Almost nine minutes later, Talbot scored again. This time, he pounced on chip pass by teammate Chris Kunitz to lead a 2-on-1 against Detroit defenseman Niklas Kronwall. Talbot avoid the pass and fired a wrister from about 15 feet that zipped over Osgood's glove and nestled into the far corner.

With Crosby on the shelf after injuring his knee in a collision with Johan Franzen in the second, centers Evgeni Malkin, who was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner, and Jordan Staal played huge minutes.

NBA Finals 2009: LA Lakers beat Orlando Magic in Game 4

2009-06-12T01:27:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99-91 to take a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. The Magics, who has missed 14 free throw attempts in regulation, missed the chance to tie the series at two apiece.

The Magic built their biggest lead of the series in the second quarter, going up by 12 points as Orlando was imposing its will on the Lakers, taking a 49-37 advantage into the halftime dressing room.

As hot as Kobe Bryant was in the first quarter on Tuesday night in Game 3, that's how inconsistent he seemed through one tonight. Bryant scored 13 points on 4 of 7 shooting. Only three other Lakers have scored.

In Game 4 tonight, look for the Orlando Magic to stick with the same kind of guard rotation it did in Game 3, a 108-104 victory in which starting point guard Rafer Alston got the bulk of the playing time while scoring 20 points in 37 minutes on the floor against the Los Angeles Lakers.

All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson, who returned for the NBA Finals after missing half the regular season with a shoulder injury, was limited to 11 minutes Tuesday night. Mickael Pietrus, who got into foul difficulty in the first two games, played 31 minutes Tuesday night and scored 18 points off the bench.

Watch Online NHL Stanley Cup Finals 2009: Penguins vs Red wings Game 7

2009-06-10T04:45:00.000-07:00

Watch online live free streaming of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Final: Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins - Game 7 at Detroit on Friday, june 12, 2009, 8pm.

The Pittsburgh Penguins clipped the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 at Mellon Arena on Tuesday and forced a seventh and deciding game in the Stanley Cup final.

Forced to watch the Red Wings hoist the Stanley Cup in front of their Pittsburgh faithful last spring, the Penguins refused to suffer the same indignity that befell the Boston Bruins in 1977 and 1978 — the Montreal Canadiens clinching back-to-back Stanley Cups at the Boston Garden.Pittsburgh tied the best-of-seven series 3-3 and forced Game 7.

Watch Online NBA Finals: Orlando vs Lakers Game 4 Live Streaming

2009-06-10T04:14:00.000-07:00

Watch NBA Finals live streaming online free. Magic vs Lakers game 4 this Thursday June 11, 2009, 9pm at Amy Arena. After the defeat of the LA Lakers against the Orlando Magic in Game 3 (108-104). The Amway Arena will be especially boisterous when the Orlando Magic host the Los Angeles Lakers for Game 4 of the NBA Finals 2009.

NBA Finals: Orlando Magic won Game 3 over Los Angeles Lakers

2009-06-10T03:45:00.000-07:00

The Magic won its first game in two visits to the NBA Finals as Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis scored 21 points apiece in a 108-104 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 last night at Amway Arena to pull within 2-1 in this best-of-seven series.

The Orlando Magic shot 62.5 percent from the field tonight, and so they won–barely, but they still won. It’s safe to say they won’t shoot that well again in this series. Only seven times this entire season did a team shoot better than 62 percent from the floor, and it never happened against the Laker defense.

Game 4 is tomorrow night Thursday, June 11, 9pm at Amway Arena, and Game 5 -- now necessary -- also will be at Amway Arena on Sunday.

Watch Online Movie: Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

2009-06-09T05:41:00.000-07:00

The third installment of the funniest, wackiest computer graphics movie. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs begins after the events of "Ice Age: The Meltdown". Scrat is still on the hunt to hold onto his beloved acorn, while finding a possible romance in a female sabre-toothed squirrel named Scratte. Manny and Ellie, having since become an item, are expecting a baby, which leaves Manny anxious to ensure that everything is perfect for when his baby arrives. Diego is fed up with being treated like a house-cat and ponders the notion that he is becoming too laid-back. Sid begins to wish for a family of his own.

Sid creates his own makeshift family by hijacking some dinosaur eggs; and Diego the saber-toothed tiger wonders if he’s growing too “soft” hanging with his pals. On a mission to rescue the hapless Sid, the gang ventures into a mysterious underground world, where they have some close encounters with dinosaurs.

source: imdb.com

Watch Online NBA Finals: Orlando vs Lakers Game 3

2009-06-09T05:22:00.000-07:00

Watch NBA Finals live streaming online free. Magic vs Lakers game 3 this Tuesday June 9, 2009, 9pm. After the defeat of the Orlando Magic against the LA Lakers in Game 2 (101-96). The Lakers head to Orlando up by 2-0 but will the Magic defend their home court or will the Lakers take a commanding 3-0 series lead? The Amway Arena will be especially boisterous when the Orlando Magic host the Los Angeles Lakers for Game 3 of the NBA Finals 2009.

Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu and all of the Magic players will have their work cut out for themselves and their hands full with Kobe Bryant and company coming to town.

Watch Online Movie: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009-06-09T04:49:00.000-07:00

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince also known as: "The Half-Blood Prince"; "Harry Potter 6" Opens on July 15, 2009 (Wednesday).It is a action, Adventure, Sequel, Fantasy and a Family Kids movie. It was directed by David Yates. Starring Daniel Radcliff, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Jim Broadbent, Helena Bonham Carter. This movie was reated PG by MPAA for scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality.

Movie Synopsis:

Harry Potter a young wizards , Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are facing new challenges and dangers in the wake of Lord Voldemort''s return.
Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane's chocolates! And then there's Hermione, simmering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

NBA Finals: Lakers won Game 2 over Magic

2009-06-08T02:36:00.000-07:00

Few days ago Lakers took game 1 and beat Magic, in game 2 it's lakers again with 101-96. Lakers won game 2 in overtime. Both teams tied at 88 all after 4th quarter.The NBA 2009 Finals standing after game 2 is 2-0 in favor of Lakers.

One team is trying to win for dominance and control, the other team is just trying to win to survive. The Los Angeles Lakers hold a 1-0 series lead against the Orlando Magic and are trying to make it 2-0 as they lead the Magic 40-35 at halftime of Game 2 of their best of seven series. The Lakers are making a balanced attack, with no one scoring in double digits. Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol lead the team in scoring with 7 points apiece, Kobe Bryant and Trevor Ariza have 6, and Derek Fisher and Andrew Bynum each have 5. The Magic on the other hand are hanging on the shoulders of one man, Rashard Lewis. Lewis has a game high 20 points at the half with no signs of letting up. Although this is a good sign for Rashard, this isn't exactly the best news for Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, as the next best scorer for the game is Dwight Howard with 4 points. Will Orlando be able to work it's Magic in the second half or will Kobe and the Lakers continue with their surge? More updates to come as the game progresses.

Orlando is now ahead by 3, 65-63 at the end of the third. Hedo Turkoglu and Dwight Howard have joined Rashard Lewis in double digit scoring with 17 and 10 respectively. Kobe Bryant leads the Lakers with 16 with Pau Gasol scoring 13. Can the Magic hang on or will the Lakers make a momentum changing run. We will know the answer to these in 12 minutes.

The game is all tied at 86 with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter. Amazing game between Rashard Lewis and Kobe Bryant.

At the end of 48 minutes, the game has not been decided yet. The game is tied at 88 and an extra 5 minutes coming up for the Lakers and Magic.

Red Wings Wins Game 5 over Pittsburgh

2009-06-07T01:45:00.000-07:00

Defending champion Detroit Red Wings wins over the Pittsburgh team in Saturday night's Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at Joe Louis Arena. authoring a 5-0 victory that puts the Red Wings on the precipice of their 12th Stanley Cup. Detroit has won 11 of 12 home games at "The Joe" this postseason.

The Cup champions showed their class, especially during the first 15 minutes of the second period when Detroit turned a nail-biting 1-0 lead into a statement game. The final three goals of the outburst all came on the power play, which had been dormant throughout the first four games of the series.
Detroit goalie Chris Osgood, who had allowed seven goals in the past two games, turned in a 22-save shutout.
But it was Zetterberg, the player most often verbally targeted by a Pittsburgh team that was clearly feeling its oats after putting the defending champions on the ropes after the two wins at Mellon Arena, who stole the show. He assisted on the first power-play goal and scored the game's final goal, also on the power play.

It should be noted that the Red Wings weren't ready right away Saturday night.

Pittsburgh dominated the first few minutes of the game, looking like the team that used its speed and youth to put up three goals in a six-minute span of Game 4 to turn a 2-1 Detroit lead into a 4-2 come-from-behind victory that made the Wings look a tad vulnerable.

1st Henrik Zetterberg
Left Wing - DET
GOALS: 1 | PTS: 2
ASST: 1 | SOG: 6
+/-: 1

2nd Pavel Datsyuk
Center - DETGOALS: 0 | PTS: 2
ASST: 2 | SOG: 2
+/-: 2

3rd Chris Osgood
Goalie - DET
SAVE PCTG: 1.000

Watch Online 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Final: Game 5 Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

2009-06-06T05:02:00.000-07:00

Watch online live free streaming of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Final: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins - Game 5 (If Necessary, Today, Saturday, June 6, 8:00pm at Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI.

The playoff Series between the Red Wings and the Penguins is beginning to get interesting. Detroit won their first 2 home games, which will have put pressure on Pittsburgh to win their own 2 home games. The Penguins replied in style and the series is now tied at 2-2. Now we are back in Detroit and the pressure is back on the Red Wings, who must win tonight. If the Pittsburgh Penguins steal the win then the Detroit Red Wings may be in big trouble. Whatever happens, we will soon know who will win the 2009 NHL Championship.

Watch Online NBA Finals: Orlando vs Lakers Game 2

2009-06-06T04:31:00.000-07:00

Watch NBA Finals live free online stream Magic vs Lakers game 2 this sunday June 7, 2009, 8pm. After defeat of Orlando Magic against the LA Lakers in Game 1 (100-75), Game 2 must be a spectacle to watch as Orlando Magic is expected to bounce back after Kobe Bryant stunned them with a 40 point contribution. This is the Lakers series to lose at this point. If they win NBA Finals Game 2 we think the series is a wrap, the next game is the most important game for both the Magic and the Lakers so stay tuned.

Watch Online Movie: Land of the Lost

2009-06-05T22:03:00.000-07:00

Land of the Lost, is a 2009 movie based on the campy kids' show in the mid '70s. It is a Comedy, Action/ Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation movie, opens on June 5, 2009. Starring Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, Danny R. McBride and Jorma Taccone. Directed by Brad Silberling.

Dr. Rick Marshall (Ferrell) is sucked during his expedition into a space-time vortex alongside his research assistant (Friel) and a redneck survivalist (McBride). In this alternate universe, the trio make friends with a primate named Chaka (Taccone), their only ally in a world full of dinosaurs and other fantastic creatures. Can they all make it back to our world alive, and if so: Will Dr. Marshall can go from zero to hero with his discoveries?

David Carradine found dead in a Bangkok hotel room

2009-06-05T05:31:00.000-07:00

A Veteran actor David Carradine has been found dead last thursday in a Bangkok hotel room.
The 72-year-old actor appeared to have hanged himself in a suite at the luxury Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel, said Lt. Teerapop Luanseng, the officer responsible for investigating the death. He was in Thailand filming his latest film Stretch, according to his personal manager Chuck Binder. He had several other projects lined up after the action film, which was being directed by Charles De Meaux with Carradine in the lead.

"I can confirm that we found his body, naked, hanging in the closet," Teerapop said. He said police were investigating and suspected suicide, though one of his managers questioned that theory.

"All we can say is, we know David would never have committed suicide," said Tiffany Smith, of Binder & Associates, his management company. "We're just waiting for them to finish the investigation and find out what really happened. He really appreciated everything life has to give ... and that's not something David would ever do to himself."

Mr Binder said the news was "shocking", adding: "He was full of life, always wanting to work... a great person."

Carradine was best known for his role in the 1970s TV series Kung Fu and confirmed his icon status when he played villain Bill in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill movies.

Watch Online: Los Angeles Lakers wins Game 1 NBA Finals

2009-06-05T05:18:00.000-07:00

The Lakers dominate NBA Finals, Game 1, besting the Magic 100-75 to take the early series lead. They blew it open in the second quarter by thwarting the Magic on 10 of 11 possessions in one stretch, turning a five-point deficit into a seven-point bulge. By the end, Orlando shot just 29.9 percent, the lowest rate for any team in any game during this year's postseason.

It's easy to point to live-by-the-three, die-by-the-three as the reason for the letdown. Bt Orlando finished 8-for-23 from downtown. That's 34.8 percent -- just a shade off its 38.1 clip in the regular season.

It was actually the twos that hurt them. The Magic shot 27.7 percent from inside the arc, as the Lakers were able to unhitch Dwight Howard's anchor in the middle. If you cut the head off the beast the rest of its body will flail.
The Magic scored less than 80 points just once before all season -- an 82-73 loss to the Nuggets back in February. Some of the numbers from that game are eerily similar to Thursday; Orlando was 22-for-29 from the foul line and shot 30.4 percent from the field overall. But the glaring difference between that stinkfest and Game 1 was that Orlando had 23 turnovers, so the point total was self-inflicted.

Orlando took care of the ball on Thursday but couldn't match the Lakers' effort. "We played with a lot of energy," Kobe Bryant said. "Guys are working hard. That's all you can ask for when you played against the Orlando Magic."

Jackson said L.A. was able to stop penetration and limit the drive-and-kick opportunities for Jameer Nelson, Rafer Alston and Hedo Turkoglu.
Their second-leading scorer was even worse. Rashard Lewis shot just 2-for-10. Gasol owned the power forward matchup with 16 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks compared to eight, five, zero and zero for Lewis.

Watch New Moon Movie

2009-06-04T20:10:00.000-07:00

"New Moon" is the sequel of the movie "Twilight". Staring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. This movie will come out this coming November 2009.

For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella could ever have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning...

Watch NHL Finals:Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Game 4 LIVE Online Stream for FREE

2009-06-04T18:27:00.000-07:00

Watch the NHL Finals Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Game 4 LIVE Stream Online for FREE on June 4 2009.

The Pittsburgh Penguins still need to win at Detroit as well as beating the Red Wings in every Pittsburgh game to be crowned champions.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have kept the 2009 NHL Championship finals alive by beating the Detroit Red Wings in game 3.

Watch NBA 2009 Finals Live Streaming: Orlando Magics vs Los Angeles Lakers

2009-06-04T18:03:00.000-07:00

In a matter of hours, the NBA Finals will begin. The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Orlando Magic in the showdown that has been well anticipated and followed. Will Dwight Howard and the Magic be able to win the series opener against the Lakers or will Kobe Bryant finally be on his way to win a ring without Shaquille O'Neal? Watch the NBA finals Game 1 Live from your PC with free online streaming! Watch and witness the spectacle which every basketball fan dreams of, the NBA Finals.

Who will be the 2009 NBA Champion? Who will be the 2009 Nba Final Winner?

Women's World 10-Ball Championship

2009-06-03T20:35:00.000-07:00

Some of the world's most beautiful lady athletes will participate in this year's Women's World 10-Ball Championship starting June 2 at the SM City North Edsa in Quezon City.

A total of 48 cue artists from around the world will vie in this event billed as the biggest sporting event for women in the Philippines this year — with the youngest competitor coming from the host country.

The surprise of all surprises in the tournament is an 11-year-old Filipina who clinched one of the qualifying slots to join the world’s best lady billiard players.

Sixth grader Gillian Go from the Jubilee Christian Academy in Quezon City was unheard of in the local pool circuit until she beat a much older Hyun J-won of South Korea, 7-5 in a deciding match of the second qualifying tournament last Sunday at Paeng's Skybowl in Robinson's Galleria, Pasig.

The basketball and badminton enthusiast likes the way world men's champions Efren "Bata" Reyes pushes the ball, Django Bustamante's relaxed manner of play, his flyers and floaters and the tie-breakers of Ga Young-kim.Chicago-based Zara del Rosario, who traces her roots in Catarman, Samar, will also don the RP tricolors, along with fellow Fil-Am model-turned-professional pool player Shanelle Loraine and Jennifer Seaver.

Angelina Jolie World's Most Powerful Celebrity

2009-06-03T19:52:00.000-07:00

She's rich. She's talented. She's beautiful. And now Angelina Jolie is the most powerful celebrity in the world.

Winfrey drops to No. 2 on the list. The media maven has pocketed $275 million in the last year, making her the list's top earner. Though viewership for her daily chat fest, "The Oprah Winfrey Show," continues to erode, her earnings remain unchanged from a year ago. In addition to Winfrey's monthly magazine, she has a three-year, $55 million deal with XM Satellite Radio. Early next year, the self-made billionaire will roll out the lifestyle-themed Oprah Winfrey Network in partnership with Discovery Communications.

Jolie raked in $27 million in the past 12 months thanks to a movie schedule that included "Kung Fu Panda," "Wanted" and the not-yet-released spy thriller "Salt." Even more impressive: The publicity she garnered following the birth of her twins, as well as the consistent headlines she grabs for her philanthropic efforts and her relationship with actor Brad Pitt, who ranks No. 9 on the list.

Thanks to the release of several blockbuster movies and an endless sea of media buzz, Jolie has dethroned Oprah Winfrey to top this year's Celebrity 100 list, Forbes' annual ranking of the world's ultra famous.

In a year filled with humbling bank failures and violent stock market swings, the earning power of the 2009 Celebrity 100 remained remarkably resilient. The cumulative earnings of the 2009 list totaled $4.1 billion, up slightly from last year's $4 billion haul.

The primary reason celebrities are still making big money: Many stars are locked into long-term performance and endorsement contracts. If the economy does not improve, expect the downturn to catch up to the A-list next year.
Rounding out the top five on the list are pop icon Madonna ($110 million), singer Beyonce Knowles ($87 million), and golfer Tiger Woods ($110 million).

Will Eisner Awards 2009

2009-06-03T00:12:00.000-07:00

Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts event in the United States, announced today that submissions are now being accepted for consideration by the judges for the 2009 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards. Publishers wanting to submit entries should send one copy each of the comics or books they wish to nominate and include a cover letter indicating what is being submitted and in what categories. There are no entry fees for any submissions.

Categories include best single issue, best short story, best continuing comic book series (at least two issues must have been published in 2008), best limited comic book series (at least half of the series must have been published in 2008), best new series, best publication for kids, best publication for teens, best humor publication, best anthology, best digital comic, best graphic album—new material, best graphic album—reprint, best reality-based work, best archival collection, best U.S. edition of foreign material, best writer, best writer/artist, best penciler/inker (individual or team), best painter (interior art), best lettering, best coloring, best comics-related book, best comics journalism periodical or website, and best publication design. The judges may add, delete, or combine categories at their discretion. The cover letter should include both a mailing address and an e-mail address.

Comic-Con Celebrates Its 40th Year

2009-06-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

Comic-Con's 40th looks to be the biggest and best convention ever!It's not too early to start planning for Comic-Con 2009! Roaring back into the San Diego Convention Center July 23–26 —- with the popular Preview Night on Wednesday, July 22.
It all started in 1970 with a one-day minicon (think of it as "Comic-Con Zero") at the U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego. The first guests were Forrest J Ackerman (Famous Monsters of Filmland's famous editor) and Mike Royer, best known for his work inking Jack Kirby's "Fourth World" books. That one-day event tested the waters -— and raised funds —- for the first ever San Diego Comic-Con (then called "San Diego's West Coast Comic-Con") in August of the same year, which featured comics legend Jack Kirby and science fiction authors Ray Bradbury and A. E. van Vogt. And the rest, as they say, is history -— including Kirby, Bradbury, and Ackerman going on to become three of Comic-Con's favorite guests over the years (both Ray and Forry were present again in 2008).

That first show and its logo set the groundwork for what would become, over the next 39 years, the country's leading comics and popular arts convention. From the very beginning the event has focused on "comic art, films, and science fiction."

As we gear up over the coming months to celebrate the momentous 40th convention, you'll learn a lot more about Comic-Con's exciting history, from those early days through the "Toucan years" (when Rick Geary's colorful bird was Comic-Con's mascot and logo), up to the present day. 2009 promises to be another amazing year.

Watch Online: NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 2009

2009-06-02T23:47:00.000-07:00

Redwings vs Pittsburgh will be playing, just try to not to hear the games score until you watch the Stanley Cup finals online. We will try to offer all the games from the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals: Game 3 is expected June 4.

The NHL Stanley Cup Finals and plenty of hockey this year. Both new and old games are still great to watch and a perfect alternative to watching tv online.

Watch free online DETROIT RED WINGS vs PITTSBURGH PENGUINS Game 3 Live TV Stream. NHL Stanley Cup Finals 2009.

NHL Stanley Cup Final: Penguins Beat Red Wings 4-2, Trail 2-1

2009-06-02T23:16:00.000-07:00

Sergei Gonchar scored a tie-breaking goal in the third period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins win the third game of the National Hockey League Stanley Cup Final.

The Detroit Red Wings lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 after losing 4-2 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh last night.

Maxime Talbot opened the scoring for the Penguins after 4:48 of the first period. Henrik Zetterberg tied it less than two minutes later and Johan Franzen put the Red Wings ahead in the 12th minute. Detroit held the lead for less than five minutes before Kris Letang made it 2-2.

After a scoreless second period, Gonchar put the Penguins ahead on a power play halfway through the final period and Talbot scored into an empty net with 57 seconds to play.

Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots for the Penguins, while Chris Osgood had 17 saves for the Red Wings.

Watch Online NBA Finals: Orlando vs Lakers

2009-06-02T23:00:00.000-07:00

The Eastern Conference Champions Orlando Magic will be hosted by the Western Conference Champion LA Lakers for the chance to be named NBA Final Champs. Orlando beat the Lakers twice during the regular season, one at home and one in L.A. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Lakers as -260 moneyline favs over the Magic (+220) to win the NBA Championship. Be sure to get your 2009 NBA Finals: LA Lakers vs Orlando Magic.

Susan Boyle Collapse

2009-06-01T06:51:00.000-07:00

Susan Boyle, who became a global star when a clip of her singing was viewed 100 million times on YouTube, has been rushed to a health clinic suffering from exhaustion, reports said Monday.

A 48-year-old spinster -- whose rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical Les Miserables brought her worldwide acclaim -- was taken to the Priory clinic in London on Sunday.

On Saturday night, Boyle came second in the "Britain's Got Talent" television competition that made her famous, despite being the favorite.

In the days leading up to the final, media reports suggested she was having trouble coping with the weight of expectations on her.
"Following Saturday night's show, Susan is exhausted and emotionally drained," talkbackThames said in a statement.

"She has been seen by her private GP (doctor) who supports her decision to take a few days out for rest and recovery. We offer her our ongoing support and wish her a speedy recovery."

Boyle had been under huge pressure to win "Britain's Got Talent" on Saturday after her audition piece became a major hit on video-sharing website YouTube. However, after a public vote she lost out to a street dancing troupe.

MTV Movie Awards List of Winners

2009-06-01T02:22:00.000-07:00

The complete list of winners at the 18th annual MTV Movie Awards, which were held at the Gibson Amphitheater on the Universal Studios lot near Hollywood on Sunday.

BEST MOVIE - "Twilight"

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE - Zac Efron ( "High School Musical 3- Senior Year")

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE - Kristen Stewart ("Twilight")

BEST VILLAIN - Heath Ledger ("The Dark Knight")

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE - Jim Carrey ("Yes Man")

BEST FIGHT - Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet ("Twilight")

BEST KISS - Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart ("Twilight")

BEST FEMALE BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE - Ashley Tisdale ("High School Musical 3: Senior Year")

BEST MALE BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE - Robert Pattinson ("Twilight")

BEST "WTF" MOMENT- Amy Poehler, for urinating in the sink in "Baby Mama"

BEST SONG FROM A MOVIE - Miley Cyrus, "The Climb" ("Hannah Montana:The Movie")

GENERATION AWARD (previously announced) - Ben Stiller

MTV 2009 Movie Awards

2009-05-31T19:13:00.000-07:00

Watch online for free the MTV 2009 Movie Awards as it will take place on Sunday, 31 May at 9pm in Universal City, California and will be hosted by Andy Samberg.
Vampire romance "Twilight" and Oscar winner "Slumdog Millionaire" are the top nominees heading into the 2009 MTV Movie Awards.

Watch Online NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic

2009-05-31T17:28:00.000-07:00

You can watch the 2009 NBA Finals, Orlando Magics versus Los Angeles Lakers, online! Be the first to watch it here.

The schedule for the 2009 NBA Finals is set, and it doesn't include LeBron James. Will powerhouse Dwight Howard lead the Orlando Magic to their very first championship? Or will Kobe Bryant and the Lakers pull it off after missing out on the crown last season?
An Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers match-up will be a terrific NBA Finals series. These are the best two teams in the NBA today.

Orlando Magics wins over Cleveland Cavaliers Game 6

2009-05-31T17:05:00.000-07:00

Orlando was able to play some of its best basketball in the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers and it showed in the final score, as the Magic defeated the Cavs, 103-90 , to advance to the NBA Finals for the second time in franchise history. Dwight Howard stepped up to the plate last night and played, arguably, the best game of his young NBA...

With their trademark inside/outside offensive attack working to perfection, the Orlando Magic easily dispatched the Cleveland Cavaliers, a game in which they never trailed.

Susan Boyle- Britain's Got Talent 2009 Finals

2009-05-30T19:47:00.000-07:00

Susan Boyle did not make it as this years Britain's Got Talent 2009. Boyle was runner-up, but so overwhelming were the betting odds in her favor that the result was seen as a major surprise.

The 48-year-old unemployed church volunteer from Scotland, who once joked she had never been kissed and has been described by newspapers as "frumpy" and a "hairy angel," was the antithesis of what many considered a celebrity to be.

Yet her rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from "Les Miserables" in April was downloaded on the Internet more than 150 million times and made her a household name.
Boyle sang I Dreamed a Dream again on Saturday, and while her rousing performance was warmly received, it was not enough.

Boyle, who praised Diversity after the public telephone vote was announced, said earlier in the show that the whole experience had been "well worth it.

Britain's Got Talent 2009 Winner

2009-05-30T18:33:00.000-07:00

Britain’s Got Talent has a new winner. Dance Troupe Diversity Is Britain's Got Talent 2009 Winner. This year’s winner will receive a cash prize of £100,000 and will perform for the Queen at the Royal Variety Show. The 10 finalists consists of Susan Boyle, Aidan Davis, Diversity, Stavros Flatley, Flawless, Hollie Steel, Shaun Smith, Julian Smith, Shaheen Jafargholi and Two Grand gave all their best to win this competition but only one has outshine the rest. And now the moment you’re all been waitng for. Votes were casted and the results was announced.

Diversity is a 10 member Group from Essex, England who won 100,000 pounds ($160,000) as British Got Talent 2009 Champions and will also get the honor of performing at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen. And quiet rightly Diversity members were completely clueless after winning and didn’t know what to say when given a mike to say something.

Susan Boyle had been the favorite to win for many weeks and her audition video made her a star overnight, after it was posted on YouTube. But she didn’t quite make it as she was the runner-up. In my eyes the best act won.
Diversity got even better in the semi-final and tonight they performed sensationally. All their routines have been very unique in each performance.

Watch Online NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Game 6

2009-05-29T19:37:00.000-07:00

You can watch the NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 Orlando Magics versus Cleveland Cavaliers online!

Lebron James and the Cavaliers still has room to breath as they try to make history and win a conference finals from a 1-3 record. But will the Orlando Magics allow it? Watch the NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 here online.

Former Olympic Snowbording Champion dies in a climbing fall

2009-05-29T18:11:00.000-07:00

Former Olympic Snowboarding Champion Katrine Ruby dies in a climbing fall accident last friday at Mont Blacat at the age of 31. She's a former Olympic snowboarding champion who had been training to become a mountain guide.

Ruby was roped to other climbers when she and some members of the group fell into a deep crack in the glacier on the way down the mountain, Chamonix police official Laurent Sayssac said.

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon called Ruby an "exceptional sportswoman."

"Karine incarnated the emergence of snowboarding in France," Fillon said in a statement. "The people of France will hold on to the memory of her talent and her joie de vivre."

Ruby won a gold medal in the giant slalom at the 1998 Nagano Olympics and a silver in the parallel giant slalom at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. She was a six-time world champion with 65 snowboard World Cup victories.

Watch Online Britain's Got Talent

2009-05-28T07:52:00.000-07:00

Britain's Got Talent is a search for Britain's next best talent act featuring singers, dancers, comedians, variety acts, and other talents of all ages. Anyone who believed they have talent was encouraged to audition. It is a British television show on ITV and part of the Got Talent series. The winner of both series received £100,000 and are given the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of members of the Royal Family, including the Queen.The third series began on 11 April 2009.

The show was originally planned to air in 2005 (before America's Got Talent) and be presented by Paul O'Grady. However, after O'Grady's defection to Channel 4 for The Paul O'Grady Show, O'Grady refused to appear in another ITV show, so the series was put on hold after just one rehearsal show.
The live finals are broadcast from Fountain Studios in Wembley, which is the same studio as Britain's Got Talent's sister show, The X Factor.

The application process took place throughout January and February 2009 with auditions being held in five of Britain's major cities: Manchester for three days where they saw a total of 120 auditionees; Glasgow for one day viewing a total of 40 auditionees; Birmingham for three days watching a further 120 auditionees; London for three days, seeing 128 acts; and Cardiff for one day, where they saw 40 auditionees.

The "First Round Call-Backs" took place in London on Saturday 7 February; where 40 acts were made aware that they would be competing in the live Semi-Finals in May.

The semi finals are first determined by public vote, followed by the judges. The act gathering most phone votes automatically progresses to the finals. The judges then determine which of the second and third placed acts will also progressing to the final. Susan Boyle gained the public vote on 24 May, with dance group Diversity being the judges' choice. On the 25th dance group Flawless won the most public votes, and singer Shaun Smith was selected by the judges. On the 26th, father-and-son dance-duo Stavros Flatley won the public vote and twelve-year-old singer Shaheen Jafargholi was chosen over dance group M.D. Showgroup, by the judges.

Britain’s Got Talent 2009 Susan Boyle

2009-05-28T07:37:00.000-07:00

The newest singing sensation Susan Boyle, a contestant of Britain’s Got Talent 2009 stuns all judges including Simon Cowell and all the audience.
Boyle, a frumpy, 48-year-old spinster who has never been kissed, went from obscurity to international stardom with a soaring version of "I Dreamed A Dream" from musical Les Miserables in the show's auditions.

"I think the sky's the limit for Susan," Britain's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan told top US chat show host Larry King last month.

"She wants to be a professional singer. The whole world is going crazy for her. I think at the very least she will achieve that aim."

After a shaky performance of "Memory" in the show's semi-finals, when she was occasionally out of tune and out of time, some fans on YouTube have questioned whether she can handle the weight of expectation.
She had auditioned for television talent shows and sung karaoke before "Britain's Got Talent" but Boyle never got a break and all but gave up on singing after the death of her mother, who she nursed to the end, two years ago.

Part of the reason for her success is the Internet. Her army of international fans would have struggled to hear of her without YouTube, where her "I Dreamed A Dream" clip is reportedly poised to become the most popular of all time
"Susan Boyle is the ugly duckling who didn't need to turn into a swan; she has fulfilled the dreams of millions... downtrodden by the cruelty of a culture that judges them on their appearance," commentator Melanie Reid wrote in Britain's Times newspaper last month.

Whether or not she triumphs, the future looks bright for Boyle. She is reportedly set to sign a record deal, cut an album of show tunes and could even land a role in an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical in London's West End.

Watch Online: Terminator Salvation

2009-05-28T07:25:00.000-07:00

Terminator Salvation is an upcoming science fiction post-apocalyptic war film and fourth in the Terminator franchise.It’s interesting to note that during filming Terminator Salvation, Christian Bale broke his hand and Sam Worthington hurt his back. Special effects technician Mike Menardis almost lost his leg filming an explosion. The sequence required a manhole being blown into the air, which hit Menardis and partially severed his leg. McG noted it was testament to the gritty style of the film. “I say with respect, I didn’t want that Star Wars experience of everything’s a blue screen, tennis balls, and go for it. I had Stan Winston build all the machines. We built all the sets, the explosive power, the explosive power so you feel that wind and that percussion and that heat blowing your eyebrows off. And with that you get a couple bumps and bruises on the way, but you get it in an integrity and a realism that hopefully echoes Apocalypse Now. You couldn’t say, ‘Let’s just shoot Apocalypse Now in Burbank, I think it’s going to feel just as good.’”

Long-forgotten lottery ticket, Woman wins $10 million

2009-05-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

A university student won $10 million (A$13 million) -- and helped solve a lottery mystery that has made headlines in Western Australia for 10 months.

"People had been wondering for months, who is this mystery winner? Do they know about this ticket?" said Jodi Eastman, spokeswoman for Lotterywest, the state lottery.

"We have a 12 month expiry on lottery tickets. And people thought it might end up expiring and go unclaimed."

"She said she thought, 'If I can win some money on these tickets, I can possibly help the family out," Eastman said.

The first couple of tickets yielded small amounts -- $16 total.

"She was pretty excited," Eastman said.

Then the woman had the clerk check the gift from her father.

At first glance, she thought she'd won $10,000 (A$13,000). No, the retail store clerk told her, it's $10 million (A$13 million).

"I checked the commas and decimal places and then I realized," the woman told Lotterywest.

"I always remember Mum telling me that if I won the Lotto, not to start jumping up and down in the shopping center," she added.

Had she waited two more months, she would have missed the fortune.

The woman told lottery officials she's not planning a spending binge.

"The people close to me will be looked after and I might give some to research or a charity of some kind," she told Lotterywest. "It's nice to have this much to fulfill my dreams and the dreams of the people around me."

The winning ticket cost $6.70 (A$8.70). The odds she beat: 1 in 45 million.

Watch online: Barcelona wins over Manchester United

2009-05-27T18:36:00.000-07:00

Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona in Rome, in his capacity as President of the English Football Association.
Barcelona wins over Manchester United at the score of 2-0.
Barcelona have become the first club to win the Spanish treble.

It seemed the world had stopped turning, that everyone had either flocked to Italy’s congested capital or were tuning in. The traffic was chaos, the mood good-humoured, the sun losing its venom. Royalty, blue-blooded and footballing, filled the smart seats from Prince William to Michel Platini, their gaze soon mesmerised by the action flowing from the top two teams from the top two leagues.

Deceptively, United had been the first to show, flying from the traps, eager to impose their game. Ronaldo adopted a shoot-on-sight policy, threatening a hat-trick in the first 10 minutes yet, like an experienced heavyweight, Barcelona absorbed the blows and struck back with their first attack.

Watch Online Champions League Football Finals

2009-05-27T06:21:00.000-07:00

The Champions League final is the biggest, most watched and most eagerly-anticipated club football match in the world.

Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona in Rome, in his capacity as President of the English Football Association.

It is the climax of a season-long competition, which starts the previous summer and ends 10 months later with the traditional culmination of the football season.

The Champions League is the pinnacle of European club football and the competition's roll of honor, from its early incarnation as the European Cup, to its present format, is a who's-who of all the greatest teams and players in football history.

Tyson's daughter dies after accident

2009-05-27T06:09:00.000-07:00

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's daughter died Tuesday, a day after she was injured in a treadmill accident at her home, police in Phoenix, Arizona, said.
Exodus Tyson was pronounced dead at 11:45 a.m. local time Tuesday, said Sgt. Andy Hill, a Phoenix police spokesman.

"The Tyson family would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and support, and we ask that we be allowed our privacy at this difficult time," the family said in a statement.

The girl's 7-year-old brother found her on a treadmill in the Phoenix home Monday. She had been strangled by a cord connected to the machine, said Sgt. Andy Hill of the Phoenix Police Department.

"We believe the child was on the treadmill but it was not running at the time. She might have been playing like it was," Hill said.

Her brother called his mother to the room. She removed Exodus from the machine and called 911.

The girl's mother performed CPR on her, but she was unconscious and in need of life support by the time authorities arrived, Hill said.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson on Monday traveled from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Phoenix where his daughter was on life support in critical condition, police said.
"All injuries are preventable. There are ways to babyproof your home," Stone said. "I think that largely it is a matter of taking care of the more straightforward things ... making sure there are no cords from the windows hanging and certainly keeping the child in view."

Watch Online: Denver Nuggets Vs Los Angeles Lakers Western finals

2009-05-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

A game that featured four technical fouls and 84 free throws overall.

The Lakers’ only lead was 1-0 on Bryant’s free throw 14 seconds in as Denver led for the final 46:46.

The Nuggets, who haven’t lost back-to-back home games all season, were coming off their first loss in the Mile High City since March 9. They knew they blew a golden opportunity 48 hours earlier by trying for the dagger and misfiring on 22 of 27 3-pointers.

The Nuggets are the first team with three players grabbing 13-plus boards in a playoff game since Utah in 1994 against Denver, but that game went double-overtime. … Denver is closer than it’s ever been to the finals. In their only other trips to the conference championship, the Nuggets trailed 3-1 to both Seattle in 1978 and the Lakers in 1985.
A dominating effort on the boards and a great performance by the bench helped the Nuggets overcome a below-par effort from an ailing ‘Melo on Monday night, when they raced past the Los Angeles Lakers 120-101, evening the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.

They did it with their star hobbled by a sprained ankle and slowed by a stomach virus that had him hugging the commode before tip-off and getting IVs at halftime.

Watch Online: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

2009-05-26T20:03:00.000-07:00

It is the sequel to 2007's Transformers, which was the first live action Transformers film.An upcoming science fiction/action film due for release on June 19, 2009 in the United Kingdom, and June 24, 2009 in the United States. Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg return respectively as director and executive producer, while Shia LaBeouf reprises the role of Sam Witwicky, the human caught in the war between Autobots and Decepticons. The film introduces many more robots and the scope has been expanded to numerous countries, the most important of which is Egypt.

The main hurdle in getting the film produced was overcoming the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, as well as possible strikes by the Directors Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild. Bay finished his production on time with the help of previsualization and a scriptment by his writers Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and series newcomer Ehren Kruger. Shooting from May to November 2008 predominantly took place in the United States, including the majority of scenes set in outside countries, a minimum of which was conducted in those actual nations.

UFC: Ultimate Fighting Championship

2009-05-26T01:41:00.001-07:00

The UFC began as a single-event tournament to find the world's best fighters irrespective of their style. Although there were a limited number of rules, promoters marketed fighting in the UFC as no holds barred, and contests were often violent and brutal.

As political pressure mounted, the UFC reformed itself, slowly embracing stricter rules, becoming sanctioned by state athletic commissions, and marketing itself as a legitimate sporting event. Dropping the no holds barred label and carrying the banner of mixed martial arts, the UFC has emerged from its political isolation to become more socially acceptable, regaining its position in pay-per-view television.

Weight divisions

The UFC currently uses five weight classes:

lightweight:145 to 155 lb (66 to 70 kg)
Welterweight: 156 to 170 lb (71 to 77 kg)
Middleweight: 171 to 185 lb (78 to 84 kg)
Light Heavyweight: 186 to 205 lb (84 to 93 kg)
Heavytweight: 206 to 265 lb (93 to 120 kg)

Match outcome

Matches usually end via:

* Submission: a fighter clearly taps on the mat or his opponent or verbally submits.
* Knockout: a fighter falls from a legal blow and is either unconscious or unable to immediately continue.
* Technical Knockout (TKO): If a fighter cannot continue, the fight is ended as a technical knockout. Technical knockouts can be classified into three categories:
o referee stoppage: (the referee determines a fighter cannot "intelligently defend" himself; if warnings to the fighter to improve his position or defense go unanswered—generally, two warnings are given, about 5 seconds apart)
o doctor stoppage (a ringside doctor due to injury or impending injury, as when blood flows into the eyes and blinds a fighter)
o corner stoppage (a fighter's own cornerman signals defeat for their own fighter)
* Judges' Decision: Depending on scoring, a match may end as:
o unanimous decision (all three judges score a win for fighter A)
o majority decision (two judges score a win for fighter A, one judge scores a draw)
o split decision (two judges score a win for fighter A, one judge scores a win for fighter B)
o unanimous draw (all three judges score a draw)
o majority draw (two judges score a draw, one judge scoring a win)
o split draw (one judge scores a win for fighter A, one judge scores a win for fighter B, and one judge scores a draw)

A fight can also end in a technical decision, disqualification, forfeit, technical draw, or no contest. The latter two outcomes have no winners.

Watch NBA Online: Game 4 Orlando Magics vs Cleveland Cavaliers

2009-05-26T00:16:00.000-07:00

You can watch the NBA Game Orlando Magics versus Cleveland Cavaliers online! Be the first to watch it here.

With the Heavily favored Lebron James and the Cavs trailing by a game versus Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic, we are in for a clash. As the Cavaliers will seek to level the series two games apiece. Watch it here online!

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Watch Online: 1 Litre of Tears (Diary of Tears)

2009-05-25T22:55:00.000-07:00

A Japanese TV series based on the real-life struggles of a 15-year-old girl named Aya who suffered from an incurable disease, but lived life to the fullest until her death at 25. The script is based on the diary Aya kept writing until she could no longer hold a pen. The book that later followed entitled “One Litre of Tears" also called “A Diary of Tears” has sold over 1.1 million copies in Japan alone.

The story was adapted from the diary of Aya Kito, who suffered spinocerebellar ataxia, 1 Litre of Tears follows the life of Aya Ikeuchi, a Junior High School student who's still at her prime when she found out that she has a terminal illness that would cause her body to deteriorate soon. The doctor suggested her to keep a diary and write until the time came that she can no longer hold a pen. SCA is a progressive disease that gets worse with time. It's a disease that affects the brain and the spinal cord, thus, progressive difficulty in coordination. People inflicted with this sickness will find it hard to do all the things he/she can easily do before -- walking, talking, writing and even swallowing.

Fifteen year old Ikeuchi Aya was just a normal girl, soon to be high school student and daughter of a family who works at a shop that makes tofu. As time passed, unusual things started happening to Aya lately. She started falling down often and walks in a strange way. Her mother Shioka, takes Aya to see the doctor, and he informs Shioka that Aya has spinocerebellar degeneration - a terrible disease where the cerebellum of the brain gradually deteriorates to the point where the victim cannot walk, speak, write, or eat. A cruel disease, as it does not affect the mind in the least. How will Aya react when told about her disease? And how will Aya live from now on?

By the title of the series itself, one could easily tell that this is a heavy drama. Erika Sawajiri (Aya Ikeuchi) is so good in this film, not to mention she's really cute. You can really see in her eyes all the emotions that are needed to establish each scenes.Ryo Nishikido (Haruto Aso) did an excellent performance that I learned to love his character as the story progresses. The once cold hearted classmate of Aya ironically became one of the very special people in her life. I love Ryo's character here as compared with his character in the TV series "Last Friends".

1 Litre of Tears is based from a real life story but with the the inclusion of fictional situations and characters like Haruto. However, Haruto's existence in the series definitely played a vital role in the realization of the lead character's inner feelings.

Tyson's Daughter on Life Support

2009-05-25T22:49:00.000-07:00

4-year-old daughter of Mike Tyson is on life support after she was found with her neck caught in a cord of a treadmill machine Monday, police said.

Exodus Tyson's 7-year-old brother found her on a treadmill with her neck in the cord that dangles from the console of the exercise machine at their Phoenix home, police Sgt. Andy Hill said, calling it a "tragic accident."

The boy told Exodus' mother, who was in another room. She took Exodus off the cord, called 911 and tried to revive her.

Responding officers and firefighters performed CPR on Exodus as they rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was in "extremely critical condition" and on life support, Hill said.

"Somehow she was playing on this treadmill, and there's a cord that hangs under the console — it's kind of a loop," Hill said. "Either she slipped or put her head in the loop, but it acted like a noose, and she was obviously unable to get herself off of it."

Hill said former heavyweight champion Tyson had been in Las Vegas but flew to Phoenix immediately after learning of the accident. Police didn't release the girl's name.

Tyson could not immediately be reached for comment but 42West, a New York City public relations firm representing him, released a statement on the family's behalf.

"The Tyson family would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks for all your prayers and support, and we ask that we be allowed our privacy at this difficult time," the statement said.

Brief footage from local TV station KTVK showed Tyson arriving at the hospital in a white button-up and black pants, and looking around with a frown before going inside.
Hill said everything in the investigation pointed to an accident. "There's nothing in the investigation that revealed anything suspicious," he said.

He added that responding to calls involving children is an officer's most difficult duty.

"Those are the things that stay with you in your career," he said. "We always hope for a miracle — not to have the worst happen to a child."

The Return of Mayweather vs Marquez

2009-05-24T23:58:00.000-07:00

Mayweather has confirmed he will return to the ring against Marquez. The two will meet on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where tickets are scheduled to go on sale on Friday. They'll fight at a catch-weight of about 143 pounds (65 kilograms), eight (3 1/2) more than Marquez has ever fought and the lightest that Mayweather has been since 2005.

Mayweather'Pretty Boy' retired with an unbeaten 39-0 record after beating Ricky Hatton in 10 brutal rounds at the MGM Arena in December 2007, turning his back on the sport and handing in the mantle of 'best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet'.

However, at just 32 the five-weight world champion clearly feels there is plenty of fight left in him and even more money to be made at the box office.

"When I made my decision to retire last year, I felt like it was time for me to go as I had been boxing my whole life and felt like I had done all that I could do," he said.

"But after I had time to rest, enjoy life with my family and friends, I started to miss the competition and my fans. I am ready to return to boxing and give people another dose of the Mayweather experience."

Victory for Marquez could set him on course for a third fight with Pacquiao with the duo already having fought two thunderous contests - the first a draw with the second going to the Filipino by split decision.

"I retired from the sport, but it was as if I had never made an announcement," said Mayweather. "Fighters were constantly calling me out and fans would stop me all the time and ask me to make a return.

"It feels good to be back and trust me, I will deliver the same electrifying performances I always have throughout my career.

"I am not wasting any time with a tune-up fight. I'm going straight to the top. Marquez called me out immediately after his victory over Juan Diaz in February and now he gets his wish.

"What he is going to find out is that you should be very careful what you wish for."

In order for the fight to be made a weight limit of 143lb has been set - halfway between the welterweight and light-welterweight divisions.

With Hatton taking on Pacquiao in the early hours of Sunday morning, it will be no surprise if the winner gets a shot at Mayweather or Marquez later this year.

Orlando Magic wins game 3 over Cleveland Cavaliers

2009-05-24T23:15:00.000-07:00

Sunday's Game 3, they unleashed Slap-a-Superman in an attempt to frustrate Howard and send him to the free-throw line where he's more mortal than elsewhere on the court.Dwight Howard had kept his emotions sealed for an unnerving 48 hours. Howard needed redemption for the Orlando Magic and for himself.

The answer eventually arrived when Howard was unleashed and he breathed a bit of life into the Magic’s own postseason desires with a 99-89 victory against the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. With the win, the Magic again wrested into the driver’s seat in the best-of-seven series, taking a 2-1 edge.

After a subpar Game 2, of which he refused to watch the mind-boggling replays of James’s game-winning 3-pointer, and a short-stint first half Sunday, Howard responded with 10 points during a critical third-quarter run. Brow furrowed and jaw clenched, Howard’s post position grew deeper and deeper in the second half. On several possessions, he had Zydrunas Ilgauskas virtually pinned as a planted sequoia beneath the basket.

Howard ended with 24 points and 9 rebounds. He was not the dominating Howard, but his presence was felt, especially as Hedo Turkoglu misfired on his first eight field goals.

Soon after Turkoglu made his first field goal late in the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers’ Anderson Varejao fouled out, sending Howard to the line with 2 minutes and 43 seconds remaining in the game. Howard made 1 of 2 foul shots, finishing with a semi-respectable 14 of 19 from the line.

He was part of a Magic contingent that shot 51 free throws. The Cavaliers, by contrast, attempted 35 — 24 from James — a discrepancy that Cleveland Coach Mike Brown bemoaned.

“That’s a whole heck of a lot of free throws to get there 51 times in a 48-minute game,” Brown said.

Brown departed the postgame news conference and Orlando Coach Stan Van Gundy picked up where Brown left off.

“LeBron James isn’t in foul trouble — which he never is — and Mo Williams isn’t in foul trouble,” Van Gundy said, adding that the Cavaliers were looking to send Howard to the line as part of their game plan. “Those 19 free throws, they wanted them to happen. We didn’t want any of his 24 free throws to happen.”

He meant James, who found himself at the line a lot, but missed two crucial free throws and committed a costly turnover down the stretch on an errant pass to Ilgauskas down the stretch, before Mickael Pietrus secured the game when he went up for an offensive rebound on a missed 3-pointer attempt by Turkoglu with a little more than a minute left.

James followed up his last-second dramatic shot in Game 2 with 41 hard-earned points. He found a lid over the basket from the outside and the long limbs of the Magic’s interior defenders as he drove. James had 18 of his points at the comfort of the free-throw line, and made only 2 of his 11 shots outside the paint.

It was neither poetic nor pretty. But its outcome was satisfying for the Magic and those of its fans in the crowd of 17,461 that alternated between hysteria and delirium as silver and blue confetti dropped from the rafters.

The elasticity of Howard and the Magic may prove to be their most redeeming asset.

With James’s last second 3-point shot in Game 2 seemingly on an endless loop through the mind and still on the tips of tongues, the Magic offered new food for thought.

Orlando is a rubber band team and on Sunday it snapped back.

“We were able to overcome the dagger from the other night,” Van Gundy said, with a tone of sarcasm.

While Howard helped secure the lead, it was the reserve Pietrus who helped Orlando keep it, hitting a couple of clutch buckets and draping himself around James on defense.

Pietrus scored 16 points off the bench, one of five Magic who finished in double digits.

Kris Allen - 2009 American Idol Season 8 Winner

2009-05-24T20:55:00.000-07:00

The 23-year-old who was considered the underdog finalist, is the surprise winner of “American Idol,” Hes smooth vocals and boy-next-door image propelled him to "American Idol" victory Wednesday, turning the theatrical powerhouse Adam Lambert into the most unlikely of also-rans.

He was asked by the “American Idol” judges at his first audition if he thought he was the best singer in the competition, he replied by saying “You know, there’s probably people out there who are better than me.”

That was true in Louisville, where he first performed for Simon Cowell and company. It was true in Hollywood, when he advanced to the semifinals. It was true in his semifinal heat, when both Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta earned more praise and he tagged along as the third singer to earn the assigned spot among the 13 finalists.

But gradually, as the season progressed and Kris found his rhythm, the list of people better than he was grew smaller and smaller, and on Wednesday night he found out that according the “Idol” voters, nobody did it better.

“Are you serious?” Kris asked after hearing his name announced as the winner. “I’m sorry, I don’t even know what to feel right now. This is crazy!”

Allen beats Adam Lambert as Simplicity beat showmanship

Kris Allen have been the most shocked person on the stage, which would fit with his personality. But that belied the confidence that seemed to grow as he performed each week, to the point when anyone who thought Adam was a lock to win on Wednesday wasn’t paying attention.

The two finalists seemed to genuinely get along. Each pointed to the other on Tuesday when the phone numbers were being read, as if to suggest they’d vote for their rival. Even on Wednesday, Adam looked gracious in defeat and Kris was complimentary in victory.

But that clashes with how they looked all season when the lights came on and the music started. Their performances Wednesday night once again showed how different they are musically. Kris sang with country star Keith Urban, two men sitting on stools and playing their guitars. Adam performed with KISS, with all the associated makeup and pyrotechnic trimmings.

Though Adam again was more memorable, there’s a reason that Keith Urban is on the radio now and KISS is not. Kris may be more of a down-to-earth performer, but anyone listening to any Top 40 station knows that kind of music is enormously popular. Adam is more fun to watch, but couldn't wrangle enough votes to overcome that.

Watch Angels & Demons Movie For Free

2009-05-24T07:52:00.000-07:00

The sequel to The Da Vinci Code, another Brown film adaptation, even though the novel Angels & Demons was published first and takes place before the novel The Da Vinci Code. Filming took place in Rome and the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. Tom Hanks reprises the lead role of Robert Langdon, while director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman also returned.

Angels and Demons movie is based in a book by Dan Brown. It is a story that revolves around the historical site of the Vatican with Langdon’s discovery of a secret brotherhood, the Illuminati, still existing with the daughter of a murdered physicist, Vittoria. This time, they thought they are just against some brotherhood with an assassin that works to protect their secret to death. Now, they will discover something unimaginable, something so powerful, a hidden secret will be revealed.

A tragic incident, the death of the Pope, had the clergy forced to choose among the 4 possible replacement candidates but the problem is, one by one, each of the 4 were killed mysteriously but clues lead to only one material evidence, something related to the Illuminati, the brotherhood, then never thought to be still existing since the time only a few knew.

What will Langdon and Vittoria do? What is the Illuminati doing in Vatican after all these years and what are they up to? Angels & Demons is directed by Ron Howard and a prequel or so to Da Vinci Code by movie critics. The schedule of the showing of the movie is on May 15, 2009.

Watch NBA Online: Orlando Magics vs Cleveland Cavaliers

2009-05-24T06:06:00.000-07:00

You can watch the NBA Game Orlando Magics versus Cleveland Cavaliers online! Be the first to watch it online here. The series is tied at one game a piece. The Heavily favored Lebron James and the Cavs are in for another heartbreaking game versus Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magics.

2nd case of swine flu found in the Philippines

2009-05-24T05:43:00.000-07:00

In the Philippines, a 50-year-old woman from Chicago tested positive for the virus over the weekend, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III told a news conference. She arrived from the United States Wednesday and went to a hospital the next day, complaining of a headache and mild fever.

It was not clear from Duque's comments whether the woman was a Filipino or a naturalized American.

The woman was treated with the antiviral drug Tamiflu and was rapidly recovering in a hospital, he said. Eleven relatives, whom she visited in the Philippines, have been advised to stay at home for 10 days to see if they develop flu symptoms.

All those she came in contact with during her flight to Manila were being traced, he said.

"We're stepping up our preparedness. We have been working around the clock," said Duque, who arrived Sunday from Geneva where he attended a World Health Organization meeting on ways to contain the spread of swine flu.

The World Health Organization says over 12,000 cases of swine flu and 86 deaths have been reported in 42 countries. More than half of those cases have been reported in the United States, while most of the deaths occurred in Mexico. The virus was first detected last month.

First Swine Flu Patient in the Philippines

2009-05-21T20:07:00.000-07:00

A 10-year-old girl who flew in from the United States earlier this week has become the first Influenza A(H1N1) flu case in the Philippines.

The girl, whose nationality was not disclosed, arrived in the Philippines with her parents from the US and Canada on Monday but did not develop a fever until the following day, the health secretary said.

"The Department of Health is officially announcing this evening the first confirmed case of influenza A(H1N1) in the Philippines," Francisco Duque told reporters here by teleconference from the Geneva headquarters of the WHO.

More than 11,000 cases and 85 deaths have been recorded worldwide since the outbreak of A(H1N1) influenza emerged in Mexico and the United States a month ago.