I wanted to dedicate this to the NBA finals again, but some things have come up in recent sports news that I wanted to cover, so if you aren't caught up on some of the sports news around the world, get ready because here we go. Lets start with a sport that is one of my personal favorites (there are so many after all), and that would be european soccer. The Premiership League more specifically. This week has seen some big moves for the leagues future, Real Madrid to be exact. Madrid has shaken up the 2009 season by first paying used to be a record setting $68 million euros (thats $94.05 million) to sign star player Kaka. Next, they topped themselves (who'd of thunk it), and payed Manchester United a NEW record setting $80 million euros ($131.6 million) for world and european soccer player of the year, Cristiano Ronaldo. Now Ronaldo happens to be one of my favorite players in the world, but this move really angered me. This trade came at the request of Ronaldo who was "unhappy" at his United club. I'm sorry, I just don't see how playing on one of the most famous clubs in the world, and being adored by your whole team and country could make you frown. Also, it's not like you were earning pennies there either, so please do not tell me this was all about the money. But is this what professional sports have come to? I don't mean to get nostalgic but is it really all about the money now? This is why college sports are better than every professional sport. Those guys are playing to get paid, not playing because of the money (sorry O.J. Mayo and Reggie Bush, you guys don't count). I wish Ronaldo all the best with his future team, lets all hope he tries a little harder to like his fans this time around.
Moving on, I feel that I need to say this. To all those baseball fans bashing players like; Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco (ok you can bash him, he's just annoying), please, just stop talking. I know, they "ruined" America's past time, but I hate to burst your bubble, the game is already tarnished. Just because people haven't been identified as steroid users, doesn't mean they aren't there. The pitchers and hitters use, and if you can trust the game, you can't respect it. So get off the moral high horse and just enjoy the 110 mph fastballs and 500 feet homeruns.
The NBA finals are really the only thing is sports that are bringing me happiness, (I can't wait for NCAA basketball to start.) After watching the Orlando Magic become a completely different team and shooting 62.5% from the field will probably help to. But I want to discuss my idol, Kobe Bean Bryant. I'm sorry to say that the Black Mamba shot a very poor (for him) 44 percent and and even worse (for anyone) 5 for 10 from the line. With all that happening the Lakers still only lost by 2, I know the score was 108-104 Magic but I don't count two free throws with .02 seconds left in the game. So with a restored hope the Magic look to seize a pivotal game 4 and tie this series up. Look for the Magic to keep the high pick and roll offense going (since they've done it all playoffs), and get Turkoglu and Lewis their open threes. On the Laker side, they need to attack the weak spots of the Magic. Trevor Ariza has been left wide open the whole series, and is still shooting 30% from the field, he needs to hit those shots. Pau Gasol must get more involved in the offense, attack the high post and hit that 15 foot jumper. Kobe needs to come out angry tonight and attack the rim and dish if he's triple teamed! All in all I think the Lakers take a strong hold on the series tonight, Lakers win by 4.
I promise the next post will be more uplifting, and i'll make sure to bring some happy news next time.
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