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Its been a while since I last posted on my blog. I have really busy with life and busy with work.

A lot has happened since. For instance, Michael Vick is back, Peyton Manning is having a rough stretch right now, the tough talking NY Jets just got their behind kicked by New England, the US got snubbed by FIFA, LeBron James still being hated by almost everyone after announcing that he's taking his talents to South Beach, Tiger Woods got beat for the first time in his career when leading by 3 shots or more..and not to mention not winning a single tournament in one year, Urban Meyer stepping down as Head coach from Florida, citing he wants to spend more time with family -- I think he's going to meet up with his beloved quarterback Tim Tebow and coach the Denver Broncos..., and finally Kelly Slater wins his unprecedented 10Th World Title..

I also have to mention that my idol, Andy Irons passed away on Nov.2 this year. ESPN reported that Billabong, one of Irons’ major sponsors, issued this statement: "He fell ill in Puerto Rico and went to see the contest doctor. The doctor told him to withdraw from the contest and go back home to fix the disease." But now reports are coming out that Andy's death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose because some was found in the Texas hotel room where he died. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office revealed this new information that the drug Methadone was found inside a container of a prescription drug called Zolpidem, a drug frequently prescribed for insomnia. The container, along with several other medications, was found on a nightstand. I'm just hoping that after the autopsy, which could take up to 90 days to complete, that his death wasn't due to drug overdose.... RIP ANDY...

Whew.. talk about things going on around the world of sports...

On Dec. 5, the defending NBA Champs, Boston Celtics were at home battling a good team from the west, the Portland Trailblazers. The Celtics were pretty much in control of the game and enjoying a 25 point lead. However, when the starters were taken out for the bench players to relieve them, Kevin Garnet was not at all pleased when their huge 25 point lead shriveled up to 11 points in the 4Th quarter. During a timeout, Garnet pulled all of those bench players, including the "big baby" and was absolutely steaming. I don't exactly know what Garnet said to his teammates but whatever it is, after the barrage from Garnet, "big baby" went to the end of the bench and was fighting back tears.....such a baby.... hahahaha..!!!

Here's a video for you to watch....

From the start, China was blazing. They came out with the enthusiasm and fire and excitement that made the first and second quarter of the ball game really interesting and fun to watch but towards the second half, the United States was just too much for China. Too much talent on the floor and the US clamped down on defense.
In the first half of the game, China was hitting a lot of their three point shots but the second half was almost the complete opposite. Great effort for China, but unfortunately their effort was well short of even making it close towards the end of the game. Dwane Wade led the United States with 19 points followed by LeBron James with 18. Up next for the USA is Angola....Hhhmmmmmm...anyone smelling an upset..?

First game on the men's basketball will be the USA against the host country of the Summer Olympics, China. This should be interesting. Chinese are very big basketball fans. They love their center superstar Yao Ming. In my opinion, this game would be like being in a gold medal game and a good "measuring stick" so to speak, for the Chinese National Team. For the Americans, on the other hand, the pressure is on to not lose the first game in their so called "Road to Redemption" in the Olympics.

What would it mean if the United States loses to China? It would definitely be a big boost of confidence for not only the Chinese team but for the entire country. Although it would only be the first game for the US, if they lost, it would be a real blow to their confidence coming into the Olympics. It would a game that they would love to take back and play it again...but of course this is just all speculation...I can't wait for this game.