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Novak Djokovic Remains Hottest Tennis Player In Planet With Montreal Crown

14. August 2011

Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is the hottest professional male tennis player in the world today. (Photo: topnews.in)

The hottest professional male tennis player in the planet today it not yet ready to cool down at the moment.

This developed after world number one Novak Djokovic won his ninth title in 2011 by defeating American tennis star Mardy Fish 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 to win the ATP Montreal Masters on Sunday. Djokovic is simply awesome in the championship game as he deny Fish the chance to defeat with his superb performance in the game.

With his latest victory, Djokovic now holds a spectacular 53-1 record this season, with his only loss coming against Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals. The Serbian tennis superstar is very happy with his feat and he promised to play even harder to win more tournaments and solidify his status as the top professional male tennis player in the planet.

“I”m not getting tired of this (victories), it was a pleasure playing against Mardy. My team and I have done it again,” said Djokovic,who ended with a service winner. “It’s so great to win another title,” Djokovic added.

According to reports, Djokovic becomes the first man to win five Masters 1000 titles in the same season having also claimed trophies at Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid and Rome. The 24-year-old is the first player to win an ATP title in his debut as number one since Pete Sampras in Hong Kong in April 1993.

Djokovic now stands 27-13 in career finals while Fish, winner of the Atlanta title last month, was competing in his third straight final of the pre-US Open summer. In his impressive professional tennis career, Djokovic has won three Grand Slam singles titles, the 2008 and 2011 Australian Open championships and the 2011 Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first player representing Serbia to win a Grand Slam singles title and the youngest player in the open era to have reached the semi-finals of all four Grand Slam events, separately and consecutively.

He is one of only four players (David Nalbandian, Andy Murray, and Rafael Nadal being the other three) to beat Roger Federer three times in one calendar year. He is also one of four players (Nalbandian, Murray and Nikolay Davydenko being the other) to beat Federer and Nadal in the same tournament twice, accomplishing that feat when he won the 2011 Indian Wells Masters 1000 event.

Moreover, he is also the youngest player in the Open Era to defeat the top three players in succession and he achieved this when he defeated world number three Andy Roddick, world number two Nadal, and World number one Federer in the 2007 Rogers Cup. He is one of only two players to have defeated Federer at the semifinal stage or later on more than one occasion in Grand Slam tournaments, and also at consecutive tournaments (the other being Nadal).

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Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao Is Most Searched Boxer On Google

12. August 2011

Filipino boxing superstar Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is the most searched boxer in the search engine giant Google website. (Photo: pacman-vs-margarito.blogspot.com)

If there is one amateur or professional boxer the people around the world loved to search for data and relevant information on Google, that person is Filipino superstar boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao.

Based on the data released by search engine giant Google, Pacquiao generates approximately 550,000 Google searches per month, nearly 350,000 more than chief rival and number two on the list, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Taking the third spot in the prestigious list of the 100 hottest boxers in the world on the basis of Google searches is heavyweight loud mouth David Haye, with 165,000 monthly searches.

Heavyweight champ, Wladimir Klitschko and junior welterweight titlist, Amir Khan, came in fourth and fifth with 90,500 and 81,300 searches, respectively. The boxing experts said Pacquiao, the the eight-division champion and current WBO welterweight titlist is the most interesting boxer in the planet with his vast talent from sport, singing, acting, hosting and his current position as lawmaker in the Philippines as representative of the lone district of Sarangani.

The result of the survey also clearly state that Pacquiao is indeed the top pound for pound boxer in the world today. Pacquiao is the first boxer in history to win ten world titles, the first to win in eight weight divisions, and the first to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes.

He was named “Fighter of the Decade” for the 2000s by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). He is also a three-time The Ring and BWAA “Fighter of the Year”, winning the award in 2006, 2008, and 2009. Currently, Pacquiao is the WBO Welterweight World Champion (Super Champion).

He is also currently rated as the “number one” pound-for-pound best boxer in the world by most sporting news and boxing websites, including The Ring, BoxRec.com, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, NBC Sports, Yahoo! Sports, Sporting Life and About.com.

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NBA Legend Hakeem Olajuwon Teaches LBJ To Become Best In NBA

09. August 2011

Expect a far better Miami Heat superstar forward Lebron James in the next National Basketball Association season.

Do not be surprised if you will see a far better National Basketball Association superstar forward Lebron “King” James in the next NBA season if it happens.

This developed after it was learned that James had undergone a basketball training with NBA legend and two-time champion Hakeem Olajuwon for him to hone further his offensive skills and become the best player in the NBA. James said getting the chance to train with Olajuwon is a huge boost to his career since the latter is considered as one of the top players in the history of the NBA.

“I look at what he was able to do throughout his career,” James said. “Unbelievable talent. Multiple champion. Just to see how he was able to dominate in the low post, for me as an individual, I just try to look at some of the things I feel I need to get better at and hit home at it,” James added.

It can be recalled that during the recent NBA championship this year, James had been criticized severely for failing to provide scoring for the Miami Heat that lead to their eventual loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Now that he had undergone some training with Olajuwon, James hope to play better in the next season of the premier professional basketball league in the planet.

Olajuwon had been a busy NBA veteran the past few NBA seasons since aside from James he had also teach some offensive plays to NBA superstars Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe “Black Mamba” Bryant. Watch-out James could be doing some shake and bait and a barrage of hook-shots in the next NBA season.

James had a colorful resume in his NBA career. James was taken with the number one pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers and signed a shoe contract with Nike before his professional debut. Listed as a small forward, James has set numerous youngest player records since joining the league.He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003–04, was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2008–09 and 2009–10, and has been both an All-NBA selection and an All-Star every season since 2005. In 2010, a much-publicized free agency process ended with James signing with the Miami Heat.

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Indianapolis Colts Strengthen NFL Roster With Signing Of Peyton Manning

02. August 2011

National Football League four-time MVP Peyton Manning will play the next five years of his playing career with his current team Indiapolis Colts after he signed a new deal with them worth $90 million. (Photo: chrisd.ca)

Now that the National Football League lockout is over it’s all system go for the next season of the top professional football league in the planet.

Once the new officially starts, the Indianapolis Colts is expected to perform well since it already signed its top player quarterback Peyton Manning to a five-year $90 million deal. Based on the new deal, the Colts are expected to pay Manning $69 million of his contract in the next three years starting this year.

Colts owner Jim Irsay said the team is very happy to have the four-time Most Valuable Player on its fold probably until the end of his NFL playing career. “Signing Peyton was a top priority for this organization and we are thrilled that the deal is complete,” Irsay said.

Manning for his part is very happy with his new deal and thank the Colts for the trust and confidence and he promised to do his best to bring them the championship bacon.He holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four.

He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the Tennessee Volunteers. He is the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and the older brother of current New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

Manning holds NFL records for consecutive seasons with 4,000 or more yards passing and the most total seasons with 4,000 or more yards passing in a career. Manning holds the sixth highest career passer rating (94.9) in NFL history and the highest single-season passer rating (121.1 in 2004).

He is the all-time Colts franchise leader in career wins, career passing yards, pass attempts, pass completions, and passing touchdowns.In 2009, he was listed by The Sporting News as the No. 1 player in the NFL today. Also in 2009, Fox Sports named him player of the decade.

Irsay hoped that with Manning’s guidance the Colts will perform well and hopefully take the NFL crown this year. According to reports, the new deal signed by Manning is considered a bargain price and allows the team to sign more quality players to make its team even more stronger for the next NFL season.

The Colts have already re-signed two key veterans — safety Melvin Bullitt and kicker Adam Vinatieri — this week.They also lost linebacker Clint Session to Jacksonville in free agency. They reportedly also signed running back Joseph Addai, shortly after Manning’s deal was announced.

Addai would be a major help because he’s the best blocking back Indy has.That leaves left tackle Charlie Johnson and defensive tackle Dan Muir as the next big ticket items. They still have not signed their first three draft picks, either, tackles Anthony Castonzo and Ben Ijalana or defensive tackle Drake Nevis.

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Golf Superstar Tiger Woods Vow Victory In Return To Active Golf Play

29. July 2011

After a long absence, American golf superstar Tiger Woods is set to return in active professional golf play at the Bridgestone Invitational next week. (Photo: topnews.in)

American golf superstar Tiger Woods has vowed to give it all when he officially returns to active professional golf play after a long-layoff due to injury.

Woods in his Twitter account revealed he is set to play at the Bridgestone Invitational next week after missing g two majors during an 11-week break to make sure his left leg was fully healed. “Feeling fit and ready to tee it up at Firestone next week. Excited to get back out there!” Woods tweeted.

Woods is facing huge odds in his return to professional golf since he is no longer among the top 20 in the world, his lowest ranking since Allen Iverson was an NBA rookie. In hi lay-off, woods has gone more than 20 months without winning, and was last seen in golf shoes on May 12 at The Players Championship when he hobbled off the course after a 6-over 42 on the front nine and withdrew.

He already has had four surgeries on his left knee, and the left Achilles’ gave him just as much trouble. He hurt both of them during the third round of the Masters, although the injuries were described as “minor” when he first mentioned the pain in May.

Along with his health, there has been change off the golf course. Despite the challenges he is facing, Woods remain confident of his successful return saying he will do his best to go back to the top of professional golf again.Woods said he will give it his 110 percent to try to win the tournament and bring joy to his family, friends and fans who had supported him all these years including the lowest point of his personal and professional life.

Woods achievements to date rank him among the most successful golfers of all time. Formerly the World No. 1, he is the highest-paid professional athlete in the world, having earned an estimated US$90.5 million from winnings and endorsements in 2010.

The American golf superstar has won 14 professional major golf championships, the second highest of any male player (Jack Nicklaus leads with 18), and 71 PGA Tour events, third all time behind Sam Snead and Nicklaus. He has more career major wins and career PGA Tour wins than any other active golfer.

He is the youngest player to achieve the career Grand Slam, and the youngest and fastest to win 50 tournaments on tour. Additionally, Woods is only the second golfer, after Jack Nicklaus, to have achieved a career Grand Slam three times.

Woods has won 16 World Golf Championships, and won at least one of those events in each of the first 11 years after they began in 1999. Woods held the number one position in the world rankings for the most consecutive weeks and for the greatest total number of weeks.

He has been awarded PGA Player of the Year a record ten times, the Byron Nelson Award for lowest adjusted scoring average a record eight times, and has the record of leading the money list in nine different seasons.

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Golf Vacation Can Be Fun And Exciting If You Plan It Well

29. July 2011

A holiday golf vacation with your friends can be fun and memorable if you plan it well. (Photo: destination360.com)

If you happen to be a true blue golf addict, going on a vacation with your buddies is always the in thing.

Going on a golf vacation with your golf loving friends can be a blast and exciting if you can plan well your getaway destination. Before you embark on a golf vacation with your buddies, make sure you plan everything out so that all of you will totally enjoy the trip without any stress and hassles.

Here are two tips you can apply for you and your friends to have an unforgettable golf vacation together.

A. Look for group discounts on golf vacation packages

To ensure you can fully enjoy your golf vacation with your buddies and save cost at the same time make sure you select group discounts on golf vacation packages. A lot of golf courses and vacation destinations around the world are offering wide discounts to persons seeking a serene golf vacation, all you need is to look and choose the right package for your group.

Some of the these discounts are given early so make sure you book your vacation dates early. Always remember to customise a golf package that fits your group’s needs and not just settle for cookie-cutter deals.

B. Make sure your golf destination deserve your time and effort

Some of the golf holiday destinations do not really deliver what they advertise so make sure you select the right vacation getaway that can deliver you pleasure and camaraderie. To ensure that the golf destination deserve your time and effort is to ask questions and seek testimonials from previous customers.

If the caretakers of the golf destination is not keen to accommodate your questions better avoid that place asap. Always remember that you are seeking holiday fun and pleasure while playing your favorite sport so make sure you deserve with your money’s worth. Having chosen the right holiday destination for your group, do not forget also to bring the best available golf equipment in your vacation.

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2 More NBA Stars Target Overseas Play If Lockout Continuous

27. July 2011

National Basketball Association superstars and buddies Chris Paul (right) and Carmelo Anthony (left) have both expressed intentions to play overseas if the NBA lockout will not be resolved soon. (Photo: sportsrandomness.wordpress.com)

Two more National Basketball Association superstars have expressed interest to play overseas if the NBA lockout will not be resolve soon.

New Orleans Hornets superstar point-guard Chris Paul and New York Knick forward Carmelo Anthony revealed they are willing to play overseas if the next season of the NBA will not push through due to the lockout. Both Paul and Anthony said they are willing to play in China if ever the lockout will not be resolve this year.

Earlier, NBA superstars Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard had also expressed desire to play outside the NBA if the lockout continuous. Howard said there is a big possibility he will play somewhere else if ever the lockout will not be resolve since he wanted to keep his basketball passion alive and continue to improve as an NBA player.

“I’m not at liberty to talk about it,” he said, “but there’s a huge possibility about me going to China or me going overseas to play basketball,” Howard, a five-time All-Star who led Orlando to the NBA finals in 2009 said. “If I decide to go overseas, the main thing is for me to continue to get better, not to do the things that I normally do, but do better at the things I’m not good at,” Howard added.

Howard issued the statement after NBA superstar Deron Williams already signed a deal to play in Turkey if ever the NBA lockout remains. Bryant explained he would consider playing overseas during the lockout and mentioned China and Turkey as possibilities.

He is eyeing to play with Besiktas if the lockout remains since the team has earlier signed Williams, a teammate of the NBA superstar in the United States basketball team that won the gold medal in the last Olympic tournament in China. NBA experts said if the NBA lockout remains, many NBA players are expected to play overseas and one of their primary destination is Turkey and China.

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NFL Lockout Could Be Lifted Soon

26. July 2011

The current lockout or work stoppage in the National Football League could soon be over after team owners and players have agreed to a new deal that will govern the league in the next few years. (Photo: nfllive-online.com)

Here is a piece of good news to the fans and followers of professional football around the world.

According to reports, the current lockout or work stoppage in the National Football League, the premier professional football league in the planet could be lifted soon. This developed after both team owners and players have agreed to sign a new deal that would end the lockout and be used as basis for the operation of the league in the next few years.

The new deal is set to be signed soon as the two parties are still fixing some important details for the new deal. It can be recalled that league’s old labor deal expired in March, and the owners locked out the players, the NFL’s first work stoppage since 1987.

“We have every reason to believe it’s going to be a good day,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. Once the new deal is signed, the NFL teams would now be able to start signing 2011 draft picks and rookie free agents.Based on the new deal, more than $9 billion in annual league revenues will be divided (about 53 percent to owners and 47 percent to players over the next decade; the old CBA resulted in nearly a 50-50 split); a per-club cap of about $120 million for salary and bonuses in 2011 and at least that in2012 and 2013 plus about $22 million for benefits; a salary system to rein in spending on first-round draft picks; and unrestricted free agency for most players after four seasons.

Should the players’ executive committee vote to accept the deal, it then would go to the 32 team representatives to approve, perhaps later Monday. After that, the total membership would need to vote, with a simple majority required for passage.

The NFL is the highest level of professional American football in the United States. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing its name to the National Football League in 1922.

The league currently consists of thirty-two teams from the United States. The league is divided evenly into two conferences the American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC), and each conference has four divisions that have four teams each, for a total of 16 teams in each conference.

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Amir Khan Solidify Status As Next “Pacman” With TKO Win Over Zab Judah

24. July 2011

British boxing champion Amir Khan (left) has shown potential as the next Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao by knocking down American boxing champion Jab Judah (right) in their title fight last Saturday. (Photo: bleacherreport.com)

British boxing champion Amir Khan solidified further his status as the heir to the boxing throne of world best pound for pound boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao.

This developed after Khan beat convincingly boxing champion and American boxing superstar Zab Judah in their 140 (63.5-kilogram) title fight Saturday with a fifth round technical knockout. In the boxing match Khan battered the aging Judah with his jab and finally finished him off on the fifth round.

The British boxing champion won most of the rounds before knocking off Judah who fought a galant fight against the young boxing champion. Before their big-fight, Khan is already a 5-1 favorite against Judah and who backed up such prediction with a solid outing against Judah.

To defeat Judah, Khan used his superior speed and power to bring down Judah. With his win, Khan improved to 26-1 with 18 knockouts and solidify further the prediction that he will become the next “Pacman” once Pacquiao decides to retire from the sport of professional boxing.

Khan is very happy with his impressive win and thank famed American boxing trainer Freddie Roach, who also happens to be the trainer of Pacquiao for a good job on his training camp. The boxing superstar hoped with his win he can get the chance to fight undefeated boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. soon.

Khan had constantly been compared to Pacquiao due to his speed and power on the boxing ring. Khan is currently the unified IBF and WBA World Light Welterweight Champion. Currently, Khan is rated among the best in the Light Welterweight division in the world today, alongside Timothy Bradley; who holds the other two major titles in the division.

Khan is also rated #9 and #14 pound-for-pound best boxer in the world by Boxrec and Sports Illustrated respectively. He was previously in the Lightweight division, where he held the Commonwealth, WBO Inter-Continental and WBA International titles.

Although of relatively young age, Khan has already amassed many achievements along the way. He is the youngest British Olympic boxing medallist when he captured silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics at the age of 17. He is also one of the youngest British world champions ever, winning the WBA world title, aged only 22.

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