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Watch UFC 100 Live!: Lesnar Vs. Mir

2009-07-11T23:52:00.004+08:00

Mixed Martial arts mania is back and is back with a strong line up of fights that wil surely be the talk for some time. The highly anticipated UFC 100 is a bill of great fights that you should never miss! The rematch of Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir will be settled for the UFC heavyweight Championship. Lesnar is certainly a promising rookie but was careless as expected in their first fight, Mir took over and finished it with a submission. Will Lesnar make the necessary adjustments? can he avoid going down the mat and keep the fight on his feet where his reach and advantage lies? He might want to keep it up until they are sweaty enough that grabs and submissions will be a lot harder for Mir. I'm throwing everything up in the air! We can never tell! So you better watch the fight and see the action live as it happens! Another belt is on the line between Georges St. Pierre and Thiago Alves. This is another close fight which seems hard to call on paper. Both hard and tough fighters. Both versatile on or off thier feet. Its looking more like a fight for the will. On who want the belt more! This pay-per-view match is certainly worth every dime but why the hell would you pay if you can find it free in the Internet?!?

Don't dare miss the action of UFC 100, here is the complete bill:
Pay-per-view matches
UFC heavyweight championship: Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir
UFC welterweight championship: Georges St. Pierre vs. Thiago Alves
Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alan Belcher
Jon Fitch vs. Paulo Thiago

Preliminary matches

Matt Grice vs. Shannon Gugerty
C.B. Dollaway vs. Tom Lawlor
T.J. Grant vs. Dong Hyun Kim
Jon Jones vs. Jake O’Brien
Jim Miller vs. Mac Danzig
Mark Coleman vs. Stephan Bonnar

2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Final: USA vs. Brazil

2009-06-28T18:22:00.003+08:00

Watch The Finals of the 2009 Confederations Cup as world power Brazil face off with the underdogs and black horses of world football the USA. Brazil had cruised to the competition easily securing its finals place after beating South Africa in the semifinals but The USA had to rely on their teamwork and determination and even sheer luck to where they are poised to be right now. They started the tournament badly losing to Italy and Brazil and had a slim chance of making the semis by beating Egypt by 3 goals and a favor from Brazil to beat Italy with Three or more goals. The unthinkable happened and USA had its spot against Spain in the semis. Then surprising as it may be but USA shocked the no. 1 ranked team in the world, Spain ending the longest winning streak they had and finally advancing to the finals. Don't miss the drama of this dream final encounter for the USA and Brazil at 2 pm ET at the Johannesburg Stadium. the Battle for the third place will also be played at the same day at an earlier time in the Rustenburg Stadium between Spain and South Africa.

Free Live Streaming: FIFA Confedarations Cup 2009 Spain vs. Iraq

2009-06-17T17:45:00.004+08:00

Watch The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa! The tournament is already underway with 8 nations fielding a national team. They are divided into two groups of 4 with Spain, Iraq, South Africa and New Zealand on group A while Italy, Brazil, USA and Egypt on Group B. 4 Matches have already been played and Spain leads group A with 3 points while Brazil and Italy are tied at 3 for group B. Spain is set to face Iraq on June 17 at the Mangaung/Blofentein Stadium at 4om local time. While the hosts South Africa will meet New Zealand in the Johanesburg Stadium at 8:30 local time. Check local listing for schedule of the matches and fixtures. Don't miss the action as this might prove to be a preview of the upcoming FIFA World cup action coming next year.

Watch Free Live Streaming: 20009 NBA Finals Game 5

2009-06-14T22:44:00.003+08:00

Watch the climactic action of the NBA Finals as Game 5 approaches and the Orlando Magic is in the brink of elimination as the LA Lakers look to finish it up and pick up a championship. Dwight Howard and the Magic will need a lifeline come game 5 if they want to extend the series and still fight for the coveted crown. Kobe and the Lakers are in the drivers seat as they try to pull another win which will seal their championship dreams. Watch the live stream the Internet has to offer so you would never miss the action again! Will the Lakers go back to California for a celebration or will they go back trying again in the Staples Center as the Magic would want to keep their hopes alive. Catch it live at 8:00 PM ET at the Amway Arena.

Watch Free Live Streaming: Cotto Vs Clottey

2009-06-13T21:34:00.002+08:00

Watch the live boxing action of Miguel Cotto Vs. Joshua Clottey. The Puerto Rican star Miguel Cotto(33-1, 27 KOs) is set to clash in an HBO pay-per-view against a Bronx native Joshua Clottey(35-2, 21 KOs). Clottey is still expected to be in foreign grounds as the Madison square Garden has become a home court for Cotto and the Cotto country which he has earned a big following from the local Puerto ricans. the Welterweight Title of Cotto is on the line for this fight. The fight will also feature the under card of Ivan "Iron boy" Calderon Vs. Rodel Mayol for Calderon's Ring/WBO junior flyweight title. Watch the live fight action around the Internet and never miss another punch and KO! Live at the Madison Square Garden

Watch Free Live Streaming: NBA Finals Game 4

2009-06-11T13:03:00.003+08:00

Watch the live telecast of Game 4 of the NBA Finals Between the Orlando Magic and the LA Lakers. The Magic has bounced back in game three grabbing a win to make the series 2-1. Watch Live streaming of of the game around the Internet, don't dare miss the action as Kobe Bryant attempts to achieve another championship without Shaquille O'neal. The Magic had their first finals win in game 3 and is now in their quest or their first championship. Rafer Alston has finally stepped up his game to help his team for their first win in the series. The Lakers on the other hand. did not have much contribution from their deep bench which ultimately was the key to the Magic win. The Lakers would want to finish off the Magic in Amway arena as they will play games 4 and 5 there, but would also be fine if they win the championship at home in Staples Center. Watch the live action and drama of of the NBA Finals through live streaming through the Internet! 9:00 PM ET at the Amway Arena.

Watch Free Live Streaming: 2009 NBA Finals Game 3

2009-06-09T21:56:00.002+08:00

The Orlando Magic are in a pinch, watch how they would struggle to keep their hopes of a championship alive by trying to snatch a win at home against the LA Lakers. The Lakers on the other hand are in a commanding 2 game going into the Amway arena and would try to secure another win to try to finish off the series as soon as possible. Watch the action live and free with streaming around the Internet, don't miss the exhilarating match up as the coaches and players try to adjust their games and make plays to advance their own game and earn their teams a win and a step closer to the coveted crown as the NBA Champions! Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom are stepping up their game and providing much support for Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. The Magic is coming off a disappointing overtime loss in game 2 as they had the chance to win it at the end of regulation but Courtney Lee missed the game winning lay-up. Dwight Howard will try to bring in another monster game to lift his team and revive the their chance in the series, he is also looking for much support from the bench other than Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu, to lift up the level of their game and overcome the Magic. Never miss the action as the intensifying drama of the NBA Finals unfold! Watch it live and direct! 9:00 PM ET at the Amway arena!

Watch Free Live Streaming: 2009 French Open Finals

2009-06-07T18:21:00.004+08:00

Watch the long stretch come to a climactic end in the Finals of the 2009 French Open, with Roger Federer face Robin Soderling. Many fans are on the back of Federer as he can almost smell the new milestone, tying Sampras all-time Grand Slam mark, the elusive French open title and certainly the chance to silence all of his critics. But lets not stop at Federer, in the other side of the net is Robin Soderling who is certainly will put up a hell of a battle. Considered a big name killer(Soderling), Federer will surely be in a lot of pressure. Don't miss the action as this historic match may spell a new era of immortality for Federer or simply another frustrating heartbreak in his quest for a French Open title. Watch it live, as the Internet will surely be on the look out to bring you coverage and broadcast for free! Live streaming is one of the best ways to catch the action of the French Open.

Watch Free Live Stream: NHL Finals Game 5

2009-06-06T23:22:00.003+08:00

Watch the fast paced action of the Stanley Cup finals between the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The series in now tied at 2 a piece, who will take the edge? The momentum has swung as the Penguins are back in contention after they cam back from a 2-0 deficit and has tied the series. Now game 5 goes back to Joe Louis Arena where the Red Wings are 10-1 proving that they play incredibly comfortable and efficient in their home ice. But the Penguins are red hot as they have the tempo back with a win streak, can they extend in Detroit? or will home ice advantage take over? Well watch it for yourself! Don't miss the live coverage and broadcast of this highly anticipated match up. You should never miss action like this! The Internet will provide you the action you need! Streaming sites are abundant which only points to one thing! There's no excuse to miss this! Watch it! Live! Free!

Watch Free Live Streaming: 2009 NBA Finals Game 2

2009-06-06T16:43:00.002+08:00

Watch the live and exciting continuation of the fast paced NBA Finals between the LA Lakers and Orlando Magic. Watch Game 2 as the Lakers try to extend their 1 game lead in the series or will the Magic even it all up before they go back to the Amway Arena? Kobe and the Lakers had a strong performance in game 1, with Bynum nullifying Dwight Howard's inside game. Watch out for the adjustments the coaches will make and look out for the head to head action in the hard court. Orlando's all-star point guard Jameer Nelson returned from injury albeit in limited minutes but contributed well for his return game and will be expected to play more for the team and exploit the lack of defense of the Lakers in that position.

The Internet abounds in resources so you would never miss another game of this heart-stopping basketball action in the NBA. Live streaming are available the world over so if your not sticking your heads into your TV sets at game time make sure your glued to your monitors and would never miss this historic match up.

Watch NBA Finals Game 1 Live!: LA Lakers Vs.Orlando Magic

2009-06-04T12:19:00.002+08:00

Watch the most awaited meeting of the conference champions in the NBA Finals! Make sure you Don't miss the live clash of the LA Lakers and the Orlando Magic as they face off for game 1 of the 2009 NBA Championship! Kobe and they Lakers will look out to stop Dwight Howard and the Magic in the paint as the dominant center will surely try to take advantage of his strength and power. Is Andrew Bynum up to the challenge? There are news that Jameer Nelson will play in the finals for the Magic. He was out for the playoffs because of a shoulder injury but says that he feels better and is healed up. The point guard match up might be key as the Lakers have an apparent weakness in defending the position. Nelson was also a key contributor to the 2 wins the Magic had over the Lakers in the season. Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu are the sharpshooters and the supporting cast of Howard look out for hot outside shooting from these two as they light up an exhilirating game 1. Don't dare miss it! Watch it live and direct! Thursday June 4, pm ET.

NBA Finals Preview!

2009-06-01T09:07:00.006+08:00

The NBA Finals has finally been all set. The Orlando Magic has completed an upset of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The LA Lakers are already waiting as they have finished their series earlier with the Denver Nuggets. Many have always rooted for a Lebron-kobe showdown in the finals, but Dwight Howard was not up to it as he carried his team in his back making sure to book a ticket to the finals. The finals match up is interesting enough as Orlando dominated the only 2 meetings they had in the regular season, but as everyone knows LA is different team in the post season especially when they have rolled into the finals. How will LA deal a deadly 3-point shooting team? with strong contributions from Mikael Pietrus and Rafe Alston. How do they deal with Dwight Howard in the paint? will Bynum be up for the challenge? Will LA be a sound team? with a strong supporting cast which has been the defining factor that have carried them to Finals.
Can Kobe dominate? with Courtney Lee probably given the assignment to guard him? All this match ups and possible outcomes can only be answered if you watch the NBA Finals!

Meanwhile, there seems to be noise that Jameer Nelson, Oralndo's all-star point guard is nearing a return from injury and might play in the finals against LA. Would this be the x-factor the Magi are looking for to secure the championship? on the other hand could reintroducing Nelson in the finals disrupt their tempo after Rafer Alston has adjusted well in his absence? We can only wait to find out how all of this falls into place when the NBA Finals jump off to Game 1 at the Staples Center on Thursday, June 4 at 9pm ET.

Watch Game 6 Free Livestream!: LA Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets

2009-05-29T21:44:00.004+08:00

Watch the Breath taking Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals between the LA Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets need to bounce back from a lack luster performance in game 5 where they lost to the LA Lakers in the back of great rebounding and a strong game from Kobe Bryant and his supporting cast. The Lakers look to close out the series in a convincing fashion and secure a spot in the finals. The Nuggets are in a must win situation or they go home missing thee finals slimly. The Nuggets are in need of strong support from their bench if they want a fighting chance to stay alive in the series. Watch the game live and enjoy the fast paced drama of the NBA Playoffs, make sure not to miss the action!

Watch FA Cup final Live!: Everton Vs Chelsea

2009-05-29T09:34:00.002+08:00

Watch the much anticipated finals of the FA cup between Chelsea FC and Everton FC. The live and exciting match is much hyped with Everton being considered underdogs as they upset the favorites and defending champions Manchester United FC enroute to the finals. Chelsea FC are strong favorites to win, fielding a much more star studded lineup. Didier Drogba and Chelsea seek to win the FA cup final this year as they were denied last year by Manchester United, with United out of the way they want to wrap up the silverware in quick fashion. Louis Saha and Everton would want an upset as they would also like to keep the silverware for themselves. Everton would love to be underestimated by the very strong Chelsea, but Chelsea would surely play tight and safe. Watch it live and make sure to enjoy the exciting match online as many would offer to broadcast it real time all around the world!

Watch Game 5 Live!: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic

2009-05-28T14:32:00.005+08:00

Watch the live and exciting Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. The Cavs and Lebron James have dug a deep hole they have to crawl back up as they trail the dominant Dwight Howard and the Magic 3 games to 1. The Cavs are now facing elimination as they must win to stay and continue their quest for a championship, But Rashard Lewis and the Magic are resilient and has step upped to be a very difficult hurdle for the Cavs. Enjoy the action live! watch the exhilarating game that could decide what the 2009 NBA finals would look like!

Watch UEFA Champions League Final Live!: Manchester United vs Barcelona

2009-05-26T23:26:00.004+08:00

The highly anticipated final clash between Europe's top dogs is about to begin! Watch it live as Manchester United and Barcelona clash for one of the most coveted silverware in Europe, The UEFA Champions League! Defending champions Manchester United try to make a repeat as they defend the title against the scintillating Barcelona. This star studded affair is a certainly a clash of champions as both teams have secured titles in their domestic leagues. Watching these superb clubs clash is not impossible as the internet will provide so much sources to see and watch it through live streaming. Enjoy the game live and watch Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo match up and try to bring their teams to glory! It will happen in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy at exactly 20:45 CET.

Watch LA Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets Free Live Stream!

2009-05-25T18:44:00.006+08:00

Watch the scintillating live broadcast of the game 4 of the western conference finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers look to extend their 2-1 lead over the Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets. The Western conference finals will be decided by whose stars on each team will rise to the occasion and take responsibility of carrying their team through the NBA finals. The Internet provides so much content that watching these exciting games live for free is not impossible. Live stream of this game will be widely available making it more accessible for everyone to watch and enjoy.

Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic Live!

2009-05-24T21:28:00.005+08:00

The NBA Playoffs is really heating up as the conference finals now come to the climax. Both conferences are climaxing into a strong series. The Cleveland Cavaliers have tied the series in the back of Lebron James' miracle shot, now they go back to Orlando to take the lead or for the Magic to take advantage of home court advantage. Watch how Dwight Howard would take charge with the help of Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu for a series lead or will LeBron James and the Cavs take their rhythm from the previous game. Watch it Live: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic at 8:30 Eastern Time.

Watch Uefa Cup Finals: Shakhtar Donetsk Vs Werder Bremen

2009-05-21T01:10:00.001+08:00

Watch live video from Shakhtar Donetsk Vs Werder Bermen on Justin.tv

Watch it live!

2009-05-20T23:56:00.002+08:00

It's always great watching games live. It gives great excitement and pure entertainment. Having your time in your hands and being able to watch these great games is very satisfying. I had spent some of my time watching some live games and here I continue to tell the excitement so far...

First stop, the NBA. Its now the conference Finals, I'm here to review some of my predictions.

Atlanta Vs. Cleveland: I thought this one was going long but Lebron and the Cavs man handled the Hawks. I got the prediction but the series was a sweep.

Boston Vs. Orlando: I was right with my prediction again but missed how long it took. Hats off for Boston who fought long and hard to push the magic to the limits.

L.A. Vs. Houston: Now I got this one right on the money going down 7 games and in favor of the Lakers. the Rockets put up a solid game against kobe rotating ron-ron and shane to defend him. Even without T-mac and Yao they put up a great series.

Denver Vs. Dallas: I got my prediction right but was off in how many games by just 1.

Now lets look at the Conference Finals Match ups and my predictions:

L.A. Vs. Denver: Game 1 is already over, LA taking an early lead i the series. But I took note how well the nuggets played in this game. melo was just a handful for kobe, but on the flip side kobe who was being defended by a rotation of players from denver still had a great game. LA in 6

Cleveland Vs. Orlando: This series is interesting as it could be a battle of outside shooting guns, both teams are has a good number of outside shooters but it could get down to which star will shine brighter. Can Lebron dominate? I beleive Turkoglu will be a mismatch and can't see anyone on the team who can defend Lebron well. Cleveland in 5

Hot stuff, Cold stuff

2009-05-06T21:26:00.007+08:00

I had a long vacation, 7 days to be exact. I applied for a vacation leave of 4 days, a weekend plus a holiday gave me ample time to rest, be with my family and enjoy. I took some time to watch some games, although I might say that I enjoyed a great deal with my T.V. hours i can't say it bode well for my bets. (see last post here)

First stop. The NBA Playoffs, its now the second round and the bad news is none of the teams I bet on won. So it's going to be pay up time! Let's run down the second round, teams I'm rooting for and my predictions.

Atlanta Hawks Vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: The Hawks came out victorious in 7 games against the Heat which means I lost! But I'm actually rooting for the Hawks in this match up. I want to give the new MVP, Lebron James a hard time and make him earn the advancement of his team. The Cavs already won game 1 but I am sure this is going to be a good series as long as Atlanta can adjust their defense. Cavs in 6.

Boston Celtics Vs. Orlando Magic: The Celtics are surely struggling, after slugging it out with Chicago in 7 games, we can't deny the fatigue the team is in. Playing so many overtime periods almost amount another game which if you look at the Magic is well rested and prepared. The Magic already won Game 1 and it's already looking bleak for the defending champs. I say they go out of contention here.Without the enigmatic leader in KG and reliever Leon Powe, and not much help you can get from the bench it sure looks like it's gonna be Magic ins 5.

Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Houston Rockets: I would have love to see the young Blazers here against the Lakers, but as Houston already stuned LA in Game 1 this one get more interesting. It's going to be down the wire, I love the match up of Ron and Kobe. I would love to see this series go the long way just because these teams produce exciting games. Lakers in 7

Denver Nuggets Vs. Dallas Mavericks: I love the new Nuggets! Im sad that I lost 2 bets as Dallas and Denver advanced, but I'm really happy how this team has improved and yet has not really been noticed. They are a force when their bench plays well, sporting rotations in Anthony Carter, Chris "Birdman" Anderson, and Linas Kleiza are having great games which can be directly attributed by the Starting lineups' great performance. They are already up 2 games against Dallas and are quickly becoming popular after being unnoticed even after posting the 2nd best record in the west. Nuggets in 4

The Hitman got Hit!
Hard and so fast that he never knew what happened just before the end of round 2. Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao demolished Ricky Hatton in quick fashion, knocking him out in 2 rounds. I must say I was really disappointed in Hatton, don't get me wrong I believed and rooted for Manny but I was expecting a better fight and not another one-sided mauling. I am not taking any credit away from Hatton, in fact I blame Floyd Mayweather Sr. for his lackluster performance. Roach was all over Pacquiao and surely got everything Manny needs in this fight but Hatton seemed unprepared and stunned of what Manny brought in the ring. Hatton was utterly defenseless, I know Roach would say that he was not surprised but the truth is it was all to easy for Pacman. Hatton was fighting one-dimensionally, was always open for counters and underestimated Manny's deadly power. But that's just the reasons why the fight never lasted long enough. Even if Hatton was prepared and gave a great fight he would still succumbg to Pacquiao in 4 which was my prediction. We can never take away what Manny has accomplished, and how hard and dedicated he was in this fight and all of his fights. Simply said Pacquiao was well prepared, knew what to do and executed everything with pin-point speed, accuracy and power which is why he was a blur to the stunned Hatton.

"Pretty boy" Floyd Mayweather Jr. has come out of retirement to face Juan Manuel Marquez, which certainly looks like a warm up to what will be billed as the fight of the century when he eventually faces Pacquiao. Pacquaio doesn't care much who he faces, he leaves everything up to his promoters, Roach would want the fight to be in the 140 lbs. which Floyd will have to go down and reach just to face Pacman. It's not yet cemented yet its almost inevitable that this fight will be billed after floyd wins over Marquez. The world will be waiting and watching for the one who claims to be the best pound-for-pound fighter.

All Set
The UEFA Champions League Final is all set. As an exhilarating Semi-finals played out to leave just two teams standing vying for the coveted silverware. Manchester United was just brilliant in their second leg against Arsenal. Leading with an away goal into the second leg they quickly leap froged into the lead with Park ji-sung capitalizing on a Gibbs error and lifting it past Almunia only 8 minutes in the contest. Just 3 minutes after leading 2-0 on aggregate Ronaldo made it 3 with a magnificent free kick from 40 meters out flashing it on a 2 man wall and past the surprised Almunia on the near post. Manchester United finished it off by a great Counter-attack and great team work between, Park, Rooney and Ronaldo in the 61st minute with Ronaldo finishing it to lead 4-0 on aggregate. The last notable highlight is how Darren Fletcher got red carded for taking down Fabregas in the penalty area giving Arsenal a consolation with Van Persie taking the penalty. But after the replay was shown it was clear that Fletcher got the ball first with a great tackle and then made contact with Fabregas. There is yet to be heard from If they will appeal for the card to be downgraded as Fletcher will be missing the Finals in Rome if the red card stands.

Chelsea and Barcelona square in their second leg in Stamford bridge after a 0-0 draw in Camp Nou. The Match is tight but Chelsea have the attacking mentality and bombards the Barcelona defense with shots and finally taking the lead with Essien's wonderful volley just outside of the penalty area. Barcelona play tight but could not attack and chances are hard to come by, but Chelsea relentlessly attacks and has so many shots and chances on goal but would never score again. On the other hand Barcelona was still searching for the lone goal that could take them to the finals with the away goals rule. A heroic comeback was staged and in one instant Chelsea's hope of meeting Manchester United in the finals vanished when Andres Ineista curled a shot past Peter Cech in the dying second of extra time.

The finals will be played at the Stadio Olimpico on May 27

Predictions: Manchester United will miss Fletcher but Barcelona is more likely to miss the services of Eric Abidal, Daniel Alves and injury to Marquez.

United for the Champions League!

The Playoffs, Pacquiao and the UCL

2009-04-23T11:51:00.005+08:00

This is a great time to be a coach potato and soak up some TV, well if your actually a sports fan. Greats games/fights are on the card for some exciting match ups and sure to be headliners when results come out.

First stop, The 2009 NBA Playoffs. The first round of the playoffs don't usually excite you this much, but this year there are some interesting clashes that are sure to sizzle the court. I have even made bets with my girlfriend (she's a sports fan too!). Lets look at the conferences:

Western Conference:

(1) LA Lakers Vs. (8) Utah Jazz: LA leads series 2-0. I have no doubts in this match up as KObe and the rest of the gang is going to clean up the Jazz who has been slumping lately and missing the service of Okur.

(2) Denver Nuggets Vs. (7) New Orleans Hornets: Denver leads series 2-0 . Now this one looks interesting 'coz you can never write off CP3! Since my girl friend is rooting for Denver we made a bet. I know that the chances of the hornets are slim but having Chris Paul's ability take over games its not impossible. The key for the Hornets to get an upset would be getting Peja to erupt and contribute in the series. Update: Denver just won game 2! :-( it's looking more bleak for the Hornets

(3) San Antonio Spurs Vs. (6) Dallas Mavericks: Series tied 1-1. My girlfriend likes to stick with her teams thus shes with the Mavs. I got a little nervous when the Mavs torched SA in game 1 but after seeing Parker get the Spurs back in the sries in game 2 I'm confident that they will advance even without Manu.

(4) Portland Trailblazers Vs. (5) Houston Rockets: Series tied 1-1. My girlfriend and I agree on this one. We are rooting for the young Blazers not only because we love the players but we also want the Lakers to have a better and more exciting Match up next round. They have managed to tie their season series with the Lakers, winning 2 at home and 2 away.

Eastern Conference

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers Vs. (8)Detroit Pistons: Cavs lead series 2-0. This looks pretty obvious as Detroit is now only a shell of their former championship calibre. Cavs can easily sweep this series.

(2) Boston Celtics Vs. (7) Chicago Bulls: Series tied 1-1. The defending Champs are in a pothole, not having Garnett for the playoffs is a big blow add the injury woes that continue to plague them makes a repeat a lot more hazy. On the other side a young Chicago side is heralded with their newly awarded rookie of the year Derrick Rose, with the addition of Brad Miller and John Salmons in the roster this team has become a contender.

(3) Orlando Magic Vs. (6) Philadelphia 76ers: Series tied 1-1. The 76ers winning game 1 through Andre Igoudala buzzer beating jumper doesn't change my predictions for these series. The Magic has already regain focus and has evened the series. Still it's the magic to advance.

(4) Miami Heat Vs. (5) Atlanta Hawks: Series tied 1-1. The last of the three Match ups that me and my girlfriend had a bet on. I side with the Heat which I beleive is the underdog in the matchup, with very limited offense compared to the tight defense that the hawks bring in everynight the Heat will surely have to crunch out a result. The key for me to win this match up is offensive help for Wade, if he can get his teamates offense going they have a chance to advance.

Now, Lets shift our attention to some real heavy slugfest coming this May. The country is going to be on holiday on May 3 as the Filipinos will watch and support their boxing hero Pacman! Manny Pacquiao is set to face Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton with notable undercard names such as Humberto Soto and james Kirkland. This time the whole card will be worthy of the money of the paying viewers. This is a close fight to call but I will go with Pacman, a combination of power and speed with Freddie Roach as a trainer I always see Manny prepared for battles. Roach is one of the best trainers, he knows what to do in certain fight and will never be caught off guard on the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent. Hatton on the other hand will still be a tough opponent a slugger and a witha bigger frame, he is durable enough to take punishment and still lash out retaliation.

My prediction: Pacman on 4 (KO)

Lastly, one of the most prestigious competitions in European Football is about to reach its climax. The UEFA Champion League is already in its Semifinal stage. Having 3 English teams in the semis sure shows a strong outing for England but Spain's sole remaining representative cannot be taken lightly. Barcelona FC is on a blazing form having a big lead in their domestic league and disposing opponents easily in the Champions league they will be a tough match up for Chelsea FC which is currently in 3rd in the English premiereship. On the other half of the semis, defending champions (domestic and in the UCL) Manchester United FC will be tested by Arsenal FC. A young and determined Arsenal who is hungry for silverware will try to upset Manchester United in the two legged semifinals. Manchester United on the other hand is now aiming for a quintuple after they have lost to Everton in the FA cup.

Predictions: Manchester United Vs. Barcelona in the Finals @ Stadio Olimpico

Fixtures
1st Leg
April 28- Barcelona Vs Chelsea @ Camp Nou
April 29- Manchester United Vs Arsenal @ Old Trafford

2nd Leg
May 5- Barcelona Vs Chelsea @ Stamford Bridge
May 6- Manchester United Vs Arsenal @ The Emirates

This is a Test!

2009-04-22T14:35:00.001+08:00

I trying my luck again at blogging... This is my first post... wish me luck!