Monday, February 21, 2011
Blake Griffin Won The 2011 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
To win the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest, players need more than a difficult dunk, they also need creativity and good presentation. LA Clippers' Blake Griffin is the latest person to prove that. He won the 2011 contest by made a powerful dunk after jump over a car. He beat Javale McGee from Washington Wizards in the final.
In the final, a KIA sedan enters the court. Then a choir sing R Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly. Blake Griffin's teammate, Baron Davis, came from the roof of the car, and gave an alley-oop pass for him. Griffin then jumped over the car's hood and made a powerful dunk. He succeeded in his first attempt.
Judging by the difficulty level, Blake Griffin's dunk was not that impressive. But his idea of doing something that no one ever thought before, plus the complete presentation that includes a choir, brought the 21-year-old power forward to win this year contest.
Blake Griffin's full presentation for the Slam Dunk Contest:
"It was actually my idea to use the car," said Griffin. "When they first came to me with the dunk contest idea, they said there were no rules. I was like, 'So I can jump over a car?' Kind of playing around.
"They were like, 'Yeah. And I thought 'Oh, maybe I have to do it now,' " he added.
Griffin's opponent on the final, Javale McGee, came impressive in the second round by doing a triple dunk in one jump. McGee dunked a ball from each hand and then caught a third one, tossed up by his Washington teammate John Wall. He admitted that Griffin came up with a better idea, "He came prepared with the car," McGee said, "and nothing's going to beat the car unless I bring out a plane or something."
This is the video highlight of 2011 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest:
In the final, a KIA sedan enters the court. Then a choir sing R Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly. Blake Griffin's teammate, Baron Davis, came from the roof of the car, and gave an alley-oop pass for him. Griffin then jumped over the car's hood and made a powerful dunk. He succeeded in his first attempt.
Judging by the difficulty level, Blake Griffin's dunk was not that impressive. But his idea of doing something that no one ever thought before, plus the complete presentation that includes a choir, brought the 21-year-old power forward to win this year contest.
Blake Griffin's full presentation for the Slam Dunk Contest:
"It was actually my idea to use the car," said Griffin. "When they first came to me with the dunk contest idea, they said there were no rules. I was like, 'So I can jump over a car?' Kind of playing around.
"They were like, 'Yeah. And I thought 'Oh, maybe I have to do it now,' " he added.
Griffin's opponent on the final, Javale McGee, came impressive in the second round by doing a triple dunk in one jump. McGee dunked a ball from each hand and then caught a third one, tossed up by his Washington teammate John Wall. He admitted that Griffin came up with a better idea, "He came prepared with the car," McGee said, "and nothing's going to beat the car unless I bring out a plane or something."
This is the video highlight of 2011 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest:
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Maria Sharapova Hot New Tennis Outfit
Maria Sharapova's journey in her first 2011 grand slam, Australian Open, was ended prematurely. Seeded at 14th place, she only managed to went through fourth round, defeated straight set by the 30th seeded, Andrea Petkovic. Although unsatisfactory, Maria Sharapova was able to made a sweet revenge, not in term of achievement, but in fashion.
Maria Sharapova's tennis outfit for 2010 Australia Open was a disaster. Fans and critics said the dress looks like a curtain! But this year, Sharapova and Nike make a huge improvement. The grey and orange dress with racing back and adjustable straps is one of the outfits from her 2011 Nike collection and is unusually traditional for the tennis player who has a reputation for daring outfits.
The Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova signed an eight-year contract with Nike worth 43 million pounds last year, making her the world''s most lucratively endorsed sportswoman. Let's see if she can come back to her best performance with the new outfit. World's no.1 in 2005, she's currently on 13th in January 2011 WTA ranking.
Maria Sharapova 2010 Australia Open Outfit
Maria Sharapova's tennis outfit for 2010 Australia Open was a disaster. Fans and critics said the dress looks like a curtain! But this year, Sharapova and Nike make a huge improvement. The grey and orange dress with racing back and adjustable straps is one of the outfits from her 2011 Nike collection and is unusually traditional for the tennis player who has a reputation for daring outfits.
The Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova signed an eight-year contract with Nike worth 43 million pounds last year, making her the world''s most lucratively endorsed sportswoman. Let's see if she can come back to her best performance with the new outfit. World's no.1 in 2005, she's currently on 13th in January 2011 WTA ranking.
Maria Sharapova 2010 Australia Open Outfit
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Laila Ali Pregnancy Pictures
The former undefeated boxing world champion, Laila Ali, is currently seven months pregnant right now. This is her second pregnancy after gave birth to her son, Curtis Muhammad Conway Jr., on August 26, 2008. Laila Ali is the wife of former NFL player, Curtis Conway. They married on 23 July 2007 in Los Angeles.
In joy of expecting her second baby, Laila Ali is accepting her body changes. “I do my research and I know what to expect. Your body changes. It’s such a short period of time that I know now after the first one that it’s going to come and go so quickly that you’ll get back to yourself. It takes a lot of work to get back to yourself,” she said during an interview with OK magazine.
Different from her first pregnancy, this time Laila Ali is surprised that she's having cravings, ”This time I really want sweets, sweets, sweets. I’ve gotta watch it. I’ve got two more months, and I’ve already put on 30 pounds, so I have to watch it.”
Although has been more than four years since her last fight, Laila Ali is never stated her retirement. In the age of 33, it's very possible that the daughter of Muhammad Ali will add more victory to her 24 wins - 0 losses - 0 draws professional record. She also known as one of the most beautiful athletes with perfect figure, even when on pregnancy.
Here are some of Laila Ali pregnancy pictures, not from her second child, but from her first one:
Laila Ali proudly shows baby bump for an advertising shoot for Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula pregnancy products.
In joy of expecting her second baby, Laila Ali is accepting her body changes. “I do my research and I know what to expect. Your body changes. It’s such a short period of time that I know now after the first one that it’s going to come and go so quickly that you’ll get back to yourself. It takes a lot of work to get back to yourself,” she said during an interview with OK magazine.
Different from her first pregnancy, this time Laila Ali is surprised that she's having cravings, ”This time I really want sweets, sweets, sweets. I’ve gotta watch it. I’ve got two more months, and I’ve already put on 30 pounds, so I have to watch it.”
Although has been more than four years since her last fight, Laila Ali is never stated her retirement. In the age of 33, it's very possible that the daughter of Muhammad Ali will add more victory to her 24 wins - 0 losses - 0 draws professional record. She also known as one of the most beautiful athletes with perfect figure, even when on pregnancy.
Here are some of Laila Ali pregnancy pictures, not from her second child, but from her first one:
Laila Ali proudly shows baby bump for an advertising shoot for Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula pregnancy products.Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Rafael Nadal and Lindsey Vonn Win 2011 Laureus Awards
The Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal won the Sportsman of The Year, while the American skiing athlete Lindsey Vonn won the Sportswoman of The Year. Those are the top honors of 2011 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Established in 1999, Laureus World Sports Awards are awarded annually to sportspeople who have been outstanding during the previous year. This year event, which was held in Abu Dhabi on 7 February 2011, also chose Spain World Cup winner as World Team of The Year.
Rafael Nadal is the winner of three Grand Slam titles in 2010. He beat other nominees including Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and Barcelona footballers Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi.
Lindsey Vonn, winner of the women's downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games and a third consecutive overall World Cup title, took the sportswoman's award. Among the other nominees are high jumper Blanka Vlasic and tennis players Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki.
These are the complete list of 2011 Laureus Award Winners:
Established in 1999, Laureus World Sports Awards are awarded annually to sportspeople who have been outstanding during the previous year. This year event, which was held in Abu Dhabi on 7 February 2011, also chose Spain World Cup winner as World Team of The Year.
Rafael Nadal is the winner of three Grand Slam titles in 2010. He beat other nominees including Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and Barcelona footballers Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi.
Lindsey Vonn, winner of the women's downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games and a third consecutive overall World Cup title, took the sportswoman's award. Among the other nominees are high jumper Blanka Vlasic and tennis players Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki.
These are the complete list of 2011 Laureus Award Winners:
World Sportsman of the Year: Rafael Nadal (Spain)
World Sportswoman of the Year: Lindsey Vonn (US)
World Team of the Year: Spain World Cup Team
World Breakthrough of the Year: Martin Kaymer (Germany)
World Comeback of the Year: Valentino Rossi (Italy)
World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Verena Bentele (Germany)
World Action Sportsperson of the Year: Kelly Slater (US)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Zinedine Zidane (France)
Spirit of Sport Award: European Ryder Cup team
Sport for Good Award: May El-Khalil, founder of the Beirut Marathon
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