Kim Yu Na Takes The Gold
Kim Yu Na Olympics Video 2010
Kim Yu Na takes the Gold medal in the 2010 Olympic women’s figure skating event last night in Vancouver. She not only took the gold, but she set a brand-new world record with the impressive 150.05 points for her free skate program. She landed six triple jumps as she floated almost above the ice, combining with her grace and elegance, her skating lines were flawless, and her overall score for her Olympic debut was an astounding 228.56. Following the Kim Yu Na performance, Mao Asada of Japan at the pressure of being able to exceed Yu Na’s performance. She did land a beautiful triple Axel and has set a new Olympic record for women successfully landing this type of jump, not enough to win the gold, but she did take home the silver.
The moving performance of the evening was Joannie Rochette’s free skate program and the question whether or not she would be able to capture the bronze medal. With all of the pressure that this skater has been under since the untimely passing of her mother, many wondered if she would be able to complete her difficult program. She successfully completed her long program with just a minor misstep and skated with grace and beauty.
The surprise of the evening was the performance by 16-year-old Mirai Nagasu, who ended up in fourth place and almost was in bronze medal contention. Her performance was flawless, and she landed all of her jumps nearly perfect and finished well ahead of her teammate Rachael Flatt. Both of these skaters have been dubbed as the future of the United States Olympic figure skating team and performed much better than expected. As Kim Yu Na Olympics 2010 takes the gold medal, the pressures of the entire country of South Korea watching her performance can now be put to rest.
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Here is a Kim Yu Na Plastic Surgery Video that is found on Youtube.com.
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2010 Vancouver Olympics Schedule
2010 Vancouver Olympics Schedule
Some of the more popular events at every Olympic Games are the various figure skating finals and the 2010 Winter Games are no different. The men’s and pairs medals have already been decided, but the pair’s ice dance and the women’s medals will be decided during the second week. Both of these events appear to be wide open, with many different skaters having the chance to medal. Both of these events are worth checking out for anyone who enjoys the beauty and skill that is involved with these sports. You can bet on the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Schedule online at BetUs.com and enjoy 155% in bonuses for new accounts.
Short and long track speed skating also have many medals to be awarded during the second week of competition. Some of the longer distances will be decided during the final week, as well as many of the team relay events. These events usually come down to hundredths of seconds, so they are always exciting for any viewer to watch.
Perhaps the event that is most highly anticipated is the men’s ice hockey gold medal game, as many NHL players are involved with this tournament. The final week of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics schedule will see this gold medal awarded, as well as the rest of the playoff round being played. This event should see some very good hockey being played and, therefore, is definitely worth checking out for anyone who is interested.
The 2010 Vancouver Olympics Schedule is shaping up to be a very eventful final week with many high profile events being held. While the jury is still out on whether or not these games can be categorized as a success, a good second week will go a long way in determining how these games are looked at in the years to come because of the quality of the events that will be held.
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Olympic Womens Figure Skating and Womens Hockey Final
Olympic Women’s Figure Skating and Women’s Hockey
Tonight is a big night at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics with the United States women’s hockey team playing against the Canadian for the gold medal. It is also the night where we will be able to see if royalty will reign as Kim Yu Na skates for gold in the long program of the Olympics women’s figure skating, which she leads after her amazing short program. Trailing by less than 5 points is Japans’ Mao Asada with Canada’s Joannie Rochette in third. The two American skaters, although a long shot, may be in contention for the bronze medal. Also in today’s competition medals will be awarded in the Olympics Nordic combined, as well as the aerial ski event. You can bet on the Olympics online at BetUs.com and enjoy 155% in bonuses to kick start your account.
The match up between the United States and Canadian women’s hockey teams may be a tightly game. The US will be showcasing the talented goaltender, Jessie Vetter, who blocked 39/40 shots during the past two matches between the two countries and has a 2-2-1 record against Canada. Although the American team has a lot of momentum and is hungry for the gold medal, it is important to remember that Canada has won seven out of the last eight games against the United States in exhibition matches. With Canada playing on their home ice should be an exciting game between the two teams.
In other hockey news that Canadians resoundingly dropped the Russians in the semi final game with a score of 7 to 3, while the Americans had a tight game against the Swiss and the US finally scored two goals in the third period, one of which was an empty net shot. The win has put the United States into the semifinals and they will face Finland, which beat the Czech Republic 2-0. All eyes tonight will be on the Olympic women’s figure skating long program, and the women’s hockey final, both events for gold medals.
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Brian Westbrook To Continue to Play?
Brian Westbrook To Continue to Play in the NFL?
The question is whether a team will pick up Brian Westbrook to continue to play. Soon after his release by the Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Westbrook has stated that he will not be retiring from football and that he is planning on finding a team to continue his NFL career. As he thanked all of the Philly fans and his coach Andy Reid, he also stated that he has heard via his agent that several teams have made some initial contact about him playing in the 2010 season.
Brian Westbrook was released on Tuesday, enabling the Eagles to save $1.5 million, citing that he only played eight games because of an ankle injury, and only scored two touchdowns last year. Westbrook has stated that he understands that many teams may not be interested in an aging running back, and also understands that the Eagles need to do this in order to make room for younger players that will require less salary. He is ranked second in career yardage for Philadelphia behind Wilbert Montgomery and his third with perceptions, trailing Harold Carmichael and Pete Retzlaff. He led the lake in total yards from scrimmage in 2007 having 2,104, accounting for over 36% of the total offense for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles released the Pro Bowler, after his eight seasons, and no offer of a restructured deal or pay cut was put on the table for Westbrook to consider. He did state that he would be willing to play for a team even if it meant playing in a secondary role especially if it is for a potential Super Bowl team. There is also some speculation as to whether or not Donovan McNabb may be the next one on the chopping block. For Brian Westbrook to continue to play, we may see him in a Minnesota Vikings jersey as they are looking to add to their depth. Who knows, we may see recently released San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook playing together in 2010.
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Fans Mourn the Loss of Mosi Tatupu
Fans Mourn the Loss of Mosi Tatupu
Fans and players alike are mourning the loss of Mosi Tatupu, the special teams player for the New England Patriots for more than 13 seasons. The 54-year-old Tatupu died on Tuesday, however the exact cause of death is not known. He was suffering from some health issues, but no statement has been released as of yet.
The Patriots drafted Tatupu in 1978 from the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the 1974 championship team, as well as being named USC’s offensive player of the year. This American Samoan was a standout in high school in Hawaii, holding the yards gained record for over 17 years. During his 14-year career in the NFL, he had 612 carries and rushed for 2415 yards. He ended his career playing for the Los Angeles Rams during the 1991 season. He is probably best known for his special team play and was named to the Pro bowl in 1996 as well as being named the NFL Alumni’s special teams player of the year.
He is described as one is those players that make the game fun and even had his own cheering section known as Mosi’s Mooses that cheered him on in whatever situation he was placed on the field. He was often used as a blocking running back, and use for short yardage situations, but his special teams play is what made him an important part of the Patriot team. He is survived by his family, which also includes his son Lofa Tatupu, the Seattle Seahawks Pro bowl linebacker. Mosi Tatupu set up an award to recognize the best special teams players, showing not only his love for the game but also as an acknowledgment to the skills needed for special teams play. Not only Patriot fans, but also all fans will be mourning the loss of Mosi Tatupu.
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NBA Betting Odds: Cavaliers-Celtics & Nuggets-Warriors 02/25/2010
NBA Betting Odds: Cavaliers-Celtics & Nuggets-Warriors NBA Predictions
On Thursday February 25th the NBA season continues with the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Boston Celtics in game 1 of the TNT double header at 8:05 pm ET. Game two features the Denver Nuggets vs. the Golden State Warriors at 10:35 pm ET on TNT. The Cavaliers are favored by 2.5 points on the road against the Celtics after the line opened to favor Boston by 1.5 points. The posted total for the game is 193.5 points. You can bet the Cavaliers-Celtics & Nuggets-Warriors predictions online at BetUs.com and enjoy 155 % in bonuses to kick start your account.
On the injury front the Celtics will be without Paul Pierce for Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers. Paul Pierce is out with the Flu and Marquis Daniels is listed as questionable with an illness. The Cavaliers Leon Powe will likely make his debut Thursday against the Celtics after having not played this season due to an ACL tear. If you are looking for NBA Betting Odds: Cavaliers-Celtics & Nuggets-Warriors NBA Predictions I would take both of the road teams to come away with the win Thursday night.
The Odds-makers have the Nuggets favored by just 5.5 points on the road against the Warriors after the NBA betting odds opened to favor them by 6 points. The posted total for the Nuggets-Warriors game is sitting at 227 points. The Warriors have a couple of key injuries for tonight’s game against the Nuggets including Corey Maggette who is out 2 weeks with a Hamstring injury. The Nuggets Ty Lawson is expected to start tonight despite being listed as questionable with a sprained thumb. You can expect two great games for Thursday night and you can watch them live on TNT.
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Joannie Rochette Short Program Performance
Joannie Rochette Short Program Performance
As Joannie Rochette completed her short program Tuesday night during the women’s figure skating event at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, you could see the pure emotion and sadness from the loss of her mother just two days ago.This Canadian skater was able to finish in third place after performing a clean program and scoring a personal best of 71.36. Rochette broke down at the end of her performance, while the audience gave her an emotional standing ovation. If you missed this performance, you can view the Joannie Rochette short program video. You can also bet on the 2010 Winter Olympics online at BetUs.com and enjoy 155% in bonuses to kick start your account.
Not so surprising is the fact that South Korea’s Kim Yu Na is in first place, posting a 78.50, which is a new world record. She elegantly landed each of her jumps and seem to be flawless in her skating. Having to skate after Japan’s Mao Asada, who posted a season high 73.86 score, Kim Yuna did not seem to let the pressure affect her performance as she perfectly landed a triple Lutz, triple toeloop, as well as a triple flip, double Axel. Each of these women figure skaters earned high positive greats of execution. Asada and Yu Na, both achieved high marks on their are looking for spins and their level for spiral sequences.
The American figure skaters, Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu finished fifth and sixth respectively. This is perhaps the surprise of the evening, as they were not anticipated to be in any room contention. Both of the American skaters, achieved personal bests, although it will be extremely difficult for them to make up the more than nine points needed to overtake the gold medal favorite, Kim Yu Na. The women figure skaters will be back on the ice Thursday night for their final performances to determine the medal winners including Joannie Rochette Short Program Performance.
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Sachin 200 Highest in One Day Cricket Score
Sachin 200 Highest in One Day Cricket Score
Sachin Tendulkar has broken the cricket score record held by Charles Coventry and Saeed Anwar, who both held the record of 194 highest one day individual score in cricket, by scoring 200 runs from 147 balls and scored over half of the Indian total by providing 25 fours and 3 sixes all from 147 balls. This is the highest one day score in cricket. This all happened during the second match against South Africa on Wednesday.
The record breaking highest score in ODI play did not stop with this as it was his 411th appearance by a batsman in ODI play. Tendulkar also holds the record for achieving the one day individual score and the highest one day score by a batsman. His double hundred is the first ever in the over forty year history of the one day tournament play. Sachin did all of this with complete mastery of the bat. He was calm, steady and kept his swing simple, which what he is known for.
Many had predicted that Tendulkar would be one of the first ones to achieve this historic one day individual score. Sachin has been flawless in his play for both the Tests and the ODI’s. Several former teammates and coaches believed that it was only a matter of time before Sachin Tendulkar broke this record. For the 36 year old, this will be a day to remember and we will have to keep an eye on the cricket live score to see if he can break his own highest one day total. India’s biggest celebrity will have to come up with new disguises now as he is indeed the rock star of cricket.
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Jayson Williams Sentencing
Jayson Williams Sentencing
Jayson Williams will be spending five years in prison for the 2002 shooting death of Costas Christofi, a limousine driver, which he had hired to drive guests to his estate after a Harlem Globetrotters game.Williams shot the victim as he was handling a shotgun, which was one of many that he had in his possession. The Jayson Williams sentence comes after six years of legal positioning and battles since 2004.
In December, Williams entered into a plea agreement with the attorney general’s office that prosecuted the case. We will be eligible for parole after 18 months. Family members of Chistofi did not seem to be very moved by Williams apology to the family and have stated that they hope that when his parole hearings occur that he will be continually denied. Jayson Williams legal battles are far from over, his $86 million contract from the Nets is essentially nonexistent and he is on the verge of bankruptcy.
In addition to this, he still has a pending case in the state of New York; he is facing a one-year sentence in New York City when he was charged with driving under the influence on January 5. His blood alcohol level was more than double them, what is legally allowed and the District Attorney’s Office wants Williams to serve the one-year sentence after his sentencing New Jersey is complete.
Just to add to his legal troubles, on February 23, Jayson Williams’s wife filed for divorce based on physical and emotional abuse. This former NBA star has gone from celebrity superstar to being led away in handcuffs and facing additional legal difficulties. Once known for a lavish lifestyle, he will now be living the life of a prisoner.
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