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The Black Mamba spews venom again lead Lakers to victory over Raptors
He had done for so many times and he will do it again anytime. Once again, Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant proved why is considered as one of the top professional basketball player in the world today by leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 109-107 victory against the tough Toronto Raptors. The Black Mamba scored a floating 17-foot jumper with 1.9 seconds remaining to carry the Lakers to victory and end the team's three-game losing streak. The shot was very crucial for the Lakers but more significant for Bryant since he earlier missed a last second shot in the Laker's loss to arch-rival Orlando Magic in the home-court of the latter two days earlier. Over-all, Bryant scored 14 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to catapult the Lakers to the much needed victory against the Raptors.  Bryant Lakers reliable centers Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol also added 22 and 17 points respectively to ensure the Lakers victory against the hard fighting Raptors. Raptors superstar power forward Chris Bosh scored 22 points to spearhead his team in a losing cause. Rising Italian center Andrea Bargnani also added 21 points to backstop Bosh in their loss to the veteran laden Lakers team. The win is a big relief for the Lakers who is aiming to have the best record in the NBA Western Conference to have better chances of success during the playoffs. The Black Mamba had missed some of the crucial games of the Lakers this season due to injury. With a healthy Bryant in its lineup, the Lakers is expected to have a great NBA season and could even successfully defend their championship crown this year. Related Links cheap NBA tickets cheap Los Angeles Lakers tickets Toronto Raptors discount tickets Tuesday, March 9. 2010NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Jones brings act to Chiefs in 2-year deal
 National Football League star running back Thomas Jones is expected to boost the campaign of the Kansas City Chiefs in the next season of the premier professional football league in the planet./strong> FORMER New York Jets running back Thomas Jones has found a new home in the next season of the National Football League. Jones has recently signed a two-year deal to play for the Kansas City Chiefs in the next season of the NFL worth $5 million. The Jets earlier decided to cut its ties with the reliable running back after their former player refuse to take a pay cut. Before being cut from the Jets roster, 31-year-old is coming off a season in which he set career highs by rushing for 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns while helping the Jets reach the AFC Championship Game against Indianapolis. The Jets will sorely miss Jones since he is not only a great player but also also a popular presence in the locker room, twice being voted the team's most inspirational player by his teammates. Jones had a career-high 331 carries in the regular season and appeared to wear down a bit down the stretch as rookie Shonn Greene got the majority of carries. Still, with the game on the line against San Diego and the Jets facing fourth-and-1 late, coach Rex Ryan put the ball in Jones' hands to make a first down that clinched a trip to Indianapolis. The 31-year-old is expected to supplement third-year running back Jamaal Charles, who was Kansas City's MVP last season with 1,120 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. Jones was drafted seventh overall in 2000 by the Arizona Cardinals. He was traded to Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003, went to Chicago in 2004 as a free agent and was traded to the Jets in 2007. The NFL star is expected to infuse veteran presence and clutch play for the Chiefs in the incoming NFL season. With Jones as part of its roster, the Chiefs is projected to have a great year in the NFL. This early, the next season of the NFL promises to be exciting and thrilling to all football loving souls worldwide. Related Links cheap NFL tickets Kansas City Chiefs tickets cheap New York Jets tickets discount Tampa Bay Buccaneers tickets Monday, March 8. 2010NBA GAMES
Parker's season ending injury could spell doom for Spurs
The aim of the San Antonio Spurs to end the regular season of the National Basketball Association with a bang with successive victories faces a serious challenge. This developed after its starting point-guard Tony Parker suffered an NBA regular season ending broken bone injury in his right hand. With his injury, Parker is expected to miss six weeks and go back to the NBA playing court during the playoffs. Expected to takeover the place of Parker is Argentinian basketball star Manu Ginobili who is currently the top performer of the team from the bench. The loss of the top basketball star from France is huge for the Spurs, since Parker is not only a great ball distributor but is also the second leading scorer of the team averaging 16.5 points per game.  Parker The absence of the young superstar point-guard will is very crucial since the Spurs is aiming for a great record in the NBA Western Conference. Having a great record at the end of the NBA regular season is very important since it paves the way for a better position during the NBA playoffs. Spurs superstar power forward Tim Duncan hoped that Parker could return healthy during the playoffs and help the team regain back the NBA championship from the Los Angeles Lakers. Duncan said it is hard to lose Parker, but they have to accept it and just worked harder to ensure they can continue their winning ways and have a great ending in the current season of the NBA. Aside from Ginobili expected to play harder in the absence of the Spur's top point-guard is Roger Mason who is a starter for the team the past NBA season. Despite the loss of Parker to injury, Spurs fans all over the globe are still confident that their favorite team will have a successful NBA season this year. Related Links NBA tickets discount cheap San Antonio Spurs tickets discount Los Angeles Lakers tickets Sunday, March 7. 2010MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Rising young outfielder still part of Diamondbacks roster after new 6-year deal
 Young Major League Baseball Justin Upton will remain with the Arizona Diamondbacks for sex more years with a recent lucrative $51.25 million deal. One of rising young outfielders in Major League Baseball will remain a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks for six more years. Justin Upton has agreed and sign a six-year contract extension for the Diamondbacks worth $51.25 million, which is the second largest deal in franchise history. The Diamondbacks decided to sign Upton to a multi-year deal since he is one of two players under age 23 last year to produce .300 average/20 homers/80 RBIs or better. In the last five seasons, it's only been done six times: Yr. BA HR RBI '09 Pablo Sandoval .330 25 90 '09 Justin Upton .300 26 86 '07 B.J. Upton .300 24 82 '06 Brian McCann .333 24 93 '05 David Wright .306 27 102 '05 Miguel Cabrera .323 33 116 Upton expressed joy over his new deal saying it just showed how much the Diamondbacks value his presence in the team. He said with such huge deal it means more hard-work and effort on his part to lived up to the trust and challenges in store for him. The parents of the 22-year old MLB star also expressed joy over the good fortune that went to their boy. Upton earned his first All-Star berth last season, when he hit .300 with 26 homers and 86 RBIs. His statistics are compared favorably with those of some of the game's greats at the same age. His OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) of .836 compares with the early numbers of Al Kaline, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Ken Griffey Jr. and Alex Rodriguez. Based on the new deal, Upton gets a $1.25 million signing bonus, half on April 15 and the rest on July 15. He receives salaries of $500,000 this year, $4.25 million in 2011, $6.75 million in 2012, $9.75 million in 2013, $14.25 million in 2014 and $14.5 million in 2015. With Upton on its roster for many years to come the Diamondbacks is expected to have a great year in the next season of the MLB. The next MLB season promises to be exciting and intriguing for baseball loving souls all over the globe. Related Links cheap MLB tickets Arizona Diamondbacks discount tickets Saturday, March 6. 2010NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Wilfork stays in Patriots roster for 5 more yrs
Time to celebrate for the New England Patriots fans around the world. One of the top players of the team will stay for the franchise for five more years after defensive tackle Vince Wilfork has accepted the offer of the franchise for a contract extension. Wilfork one of the top forces of the Patriots the past NFL season had accepted a five-year $40 million contract to be part of the team's roster for years to come. The defensive tackle expressed great gratitude to the Patriots for the new deal saying the team that drafted him 21st pick in the first round out of Miami in 2004 is sincere in keeping his services. The Patriots star player said he is very much happy with his new deal and promised to do his best to bring another Super Bowl trophy to the NFL team. The past NFL season Wilfork had 65 tackles last season, most among Patriots defensive linemen and fifth on the team, in 13 games.  Wilfork He missed the last three games with a foot injury and returned for the team’s only playoff game, a 33-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Wilfork has just 5 1/2 sacks in his career but is primarily concerned with occupying more than one blocker so his teammates can get at the quarterback or ball carrier. Aside from Wilfork the Patriots had also earlier signed linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, who led the team with 10 sacks last year. He received a three-year extension. The decision of the Patriots management to sign wilfork and other top players of the team to contract extension is to ensure they are competitive in the next edition of the NFL. The Patriots management believe that Wilfork has the talent and skills to help the cause of the team for many years to come. The NFL season promises to be a exciting sport event for professional football fanatics all over the globe. Related Links cheap NFL tickets |
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