Carmelo Power Not Enough for New York

Hey Sports Fans,

Shockingly the New York Knicks were unable to win against the worst team in the NBA the Cleveland Cavaliers in yesterdays games at Cleveland. With the new audition of powerhouse players such as Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Chauncey Billups, the Knicks where unable to pull a win when they essentially gave away the game in the third quarter. The Cavaliers where able to outscore the Knicks 30 to 22 points in the third, where the Knicks defense was nowhere to be seen. Even though the Knicks did end up losing Carmelo was quoted in stating that it was to be expected that they would lose there first couple of games since the team would have to adjust to the change in play style. The powerhouse three from Denver ended up scoring 84 out of 104 points for the game, but it still was not enough for the Knicks. Overall the Knicks seemed to be in control for most of the game until the third quarter where there was a lack of defense that ended up costing them the game. It will be interesting to find out how the Denver players are able to adjust to the Knicks in the future.

A-Town Out

Bad Sportsmanship...

It makes me sad when professional athletes use their strengths in the wrong way. But that's exactly what happened on the night AC Milan and Tottenham clashed last week for a Champion's league knock out match. Genaro Gattuso, (33) a respected footballer, unleashed his anger for his team's poor performance towards Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp by slapping in the face. This sort of behavior does not impress me nor did impress FIFA. Gattuso will be facing consequences for his action.

Finally!!

Big news sports fans,

According to ESPN and various other sources Carmelo Anthony is soon to be a Knick. For sure. Actually. Confirmed.

This is good for a few reasons:

1) ESPN broadcasting will actually direct some of its attention to tangible pieces of information as compared to speculation...assuming this NBA lock out business doesn't take center stage.
2) The Knicks can benefit from having such a strong front court although they will apparently lose Danilo Galinari, Raymond Felton, and Wilson Chandler. It looks as if they will acquire Chauncey Billups however who may work very well with rookie Landry Fields in the Knick's backcourt.
3) This is good for the NBA. The Knicks have all the infrastructure necessary to make themselves a likable, fun, team for America to watch. New York is the US's basketball city. Madison Square Garden is the best basketball arena in the country.

Only one thing comes to mind when thinking of bad news and that's Spike Lee's trash-talking grounds.

Sprite Slam Dunk Contest

Hey Sports Fans,

A-town bringing you some cool stuff that I saw over the weekend. The primary thing that caught my attention this weekend was the annual NBA slam dunk competition. This year the primary contenders were Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin and Washington Wizards Javale McGee. It was a good match up with numerous high scoring dunks from both sides. Even though both of the players tried there best Blake Griffin was able to triumph over Javale McGee with an amazing dunk over a car. Blake Griffin was quoted in stating that he had been throwing around the idea of dunking over a car but never really though he was going to do it. But once he had the idea he had to do it, so he did. With this dunk Blake Griffin was able to take the Slam Dunk Contest for 2011.

A-town

Other Sport Blogs

Hey bloggers just found a couple of blogs that I found interesting.

http://www.wikio.com/sports/sports_blogs

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/main

Until next time

A-town

Sports Blog Database

Sports blog nation. It's a cool website that has numerous sports blogs, often specific to a team, region, or sport. Check it out sports fans--it's sure to have at least a couple blogs that might interest you.

sbnation.com

Streak for Ca$h

Hey Sports Fans,

I've been recently very involved in a sports prediction competition on ESPN.com. It's called Streak for Cash. For those of you who haven't tried it, you're missing out on the chance to win a lot of money. Somebody wins $50 grand every month. All you have to do is predict sports match ups. At the end of the month whoever has the longest streak (of correct predictions) wins. It's an international competition as far as I'm aware. Usually the winner has about 23 straight predictions right.

Sounds easy right? Wrong. My friends and I have been doing it but to no avail. My longest streak thus far is 4. I don't think I'll ever legitimately win but it's fun to chase the dream! Go ahead and try it out.

I promise this isn't a plug. But if ESPN and Progressive want to pay me for this post I won't turn it down. *cough*

Have a fun week guys,

O-Town

"Green and Yellow, Green and Yellow"

Hey Sports Fans,

Just a quick update well obviously I was wrong if you read my previous post and the GreenBay Packers ended up winning the Super Bowl (big deal). Was not a big fan of either team but if I had to choose I went with the black and yellow Steelers. Overall it was a great game with a couple of mistakes that were the Pittsburgh overall downfall. Steelers biggest problem during the game were turnovers which the Steelers had 3 of in which the Packers were able to score. During the second half the Steelers were able to show signs of life but it was too little too late, the Packers had a commanding lead over the Steelers that they were unable to overcome. Great game non the less was lacking a little bit on play making and action. At least for me this Super Bowl was not as great as others have been. With a lack of scoring and commercials the only real highlight I felt was the the Black Eyes Peas performance.

A-town Out

Best Commercial of the SuperBowl

Super Bowl Reactions?

So much for my sports predictions. Thus far I'm 0% on my own blog. I was pleasantly proven wrong. I was right about one thing, a Packer victory would be a close one. Aaron Rodgers was too strong for the Steelers, threading the needle on numerous occasions. Despite over five dropped passes, the Packers passing game was very effective. The Steelers turned the ball over three times as well, which was a definite factor in their loss. Congrats to the Pack, this is likely one of the last times I will be supporting them :).

In other news, the SAP open starts tonight at the HP pavilion in San Jose. Those of you in the area, don't miss out on this fun tournament, there should be some great tennis this week. Gael Monfils plays Pete Sampras in an exhibition tonight. Should be awesome to see a legend against one of the most entertaining players of our age.

If you don't know Gael, watch this link, that will give you a rough idea of how talented the guy is.

Lastly, for you Bay Area fans, the Warriors take on Santa Clara alumnus Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns at the Oracle Arena tonight. It ought to be a high scoring affair!

Take it easy everyone,

O-Town

Super Bowl Sunday....Tomorrow

Hey guys,

Obviously the big topic of this weekend is the Super Bowl. One of the biggest events of the year will be tomorrow with the 45th Super Bowl. The match will consist of the GreenBay Packers and the Pittsburg Steelers bringing some of the oldest teams in the league head to head. The match will begin tomorrow at 3:30 Pm located at the Cowboy Stadium. Well everyone knows whose going to win and according to my expert opinion its going to be the Pittsburg Steelers (don't quote me on this), my dad has been a fan for what seems years so obviously I have to go with the family. But in all this should be a great Super Bowl.

Thanks until next time,

A-Town

Super Bowl Sunday

Hey guys,

Hope everybody had a good sports weekend. I’m recovering from a terrible Aussie Open prediction paired with Newcastle’s loss of Andy Carroll to Liverpool.

We’re five days away from the Super Bowl, (which I’m guessing you already know unless you live underneath a nice cozy boulder) so it’s time to make predictions. I will have you know I’ve been talking about the wild card Green Bay Packers winning the NFC since before they even made the playoffs. That said, I can’t see any NFC team beating Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl. Pittsburgh has owned the Super Bowl over the last decade. So long as they suit up on a Sunday in February, the Steelers hold a sense of entitlement, as if it was predetermined that the Lombardi trophy will belong to them once more. Aaron Rodgers has been really hot throughout the playoffs but he hasn’t faced the unbreakable pressure of Troy Polamalu and his Head and Shoulders warrior hair. If Green Bay can get the W, it’s going to be a serious battle.

Either way it should be a fun Sunday, if not for the game, then for the wings and the commercials.

See you then sports fans.

O-Town