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The 2012 NBA All-Star Game Starters Announced!

Qui West — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:40:53 +0000

NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off February 24th and the league has announced the starters for the big game which will be played Sunday, February 26 at 6 p.m. and seen on TNT.

After watching the two best dunks of the year so far courtesy of Blake Griffin and LeBron James peep the All-Star Line Up and let us know who you got dibs on….

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4 Delicious Superbowl Beer Cocktails to Drink Up During Touchdowns! (Recipes Inside)

Qui West — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:20:16 +0000

“Game on. It’s time for the Super Bowl, and that means three things: Food, Friends, and Football! Whether you’ve been tentatively keeping score or just picking teams by the cutest butts, this American pastime is another reason to party; i.e drink—let’s be honest. And that usually means lots-o-beer. But for ladies, the consensus prefers cocktails. So why not put a fun twist on your Superbowl Booze, and do both Here are 4 beer cocktails to mix up for this Sunday’s all-football festivities. Bon Voyage!”

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Why The Giants Will Win The Superbowl!

The Urban Daily — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:35:57 +0000

If you’re a football fan, avid or casual, then you’ve heard the rumblings. You’ve noticed how undoubtedly similar this New York Giants team is to the 2007 squad, a team that got on a hot streak late and went all the way to the Super Bowl and ended what would have been a historic season for the once 18-0 Patriots. Don’t get it twisted though; this is not the same exact team, they’re BETTER and for a couple of reasons.

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A major contrast this team has with its 07’ counterpart is its absence of two former difference makers on both sides of the ball. On defense it was the well known sack king- Michael Strahan. Strahan holds the single season record for sacks and will most likely pass rush his way right into the hall of fame when he becomes eligible. On the other side of the ball it was Plaxico Burress. Yes the man who many non football fans would know for channeling his inner Cheddar Bob and shooting himself in the leg in a nightclub after the 2007 season. That incident (unfortunately) overshadowed his game clinching touchdown catch in the super bowl just days before.

Although, these guys are gone and were great in their Giant careers, they’ve been replaced with some youthful playmakers that any of the other 31 teams would love to have. The Giants (still) have a ferocious pass rush, who don’t fall too far from their super bowl tree ranked third this year with 48 sacks as opposed to the 50 they tallied in 07. Instead of Strahan this group is led by the second year phenom Jason Pierre Paul, who had a whopping 16.5 sacks this year. Veteran’s Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora, two holdovers from the Super Bowl team, are still there and balling. They also replaced Plaxico and that group of receivers with some young blood. The giants trio of Manningham, Cruz, and Nicks, who in particular is setting postseason receiving records, are playing at Pro Bowl levels right now.

The biggest reason why the Giants will win the Superbowl is Eli Manning. Yes the same Eli manning that threw a league high 25 interceptions one year ago and would often times have you scratching your head thinking “this guy is Peyton’s brother?!” Well this has been a career defining year for Eli as he ranked 7^th in passer rating, set a career high in yards and completions, while keeping his interceptions to a modest 16. The Same Eli who in the beginning of the season was mocked and ridiculed for saying he was an Elite quarterback. After winning his second playoff game in Lambeau field, one of the most difficult places to play, no one has a right to argue with him. He turned out a sensational performance and is the number one reason this team has had success this season. So with only 2 victories keeping him from his second Superbowl, the next time Eli says he’s elite, not a single person should laugh or chuckle, in fact he doesn’t even have to, his play says it all.

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Fans Say: “No Name Change For Astros”

KBXX — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:12:20 +0000

NEWS92FM.com-

New Astros owner Jim Crane ended a week of speculation as he summoned attention on not just a local level but a national one as welll when he publicly contemplated changing the name of the Houston Astros.

In a video message to Astros’ season ticket holders he told them he had listened to what they had to say:“You asked for change and we added several fan friendly initiatives last week and we hope you like them,” Crane said. “We will continue to listen, and to look for additional ways to improve on and off the field.

Crane had said he was considering changing the name of the Astros last week; he also announced lower ticket prices and the end of the ban on outside food at Minute Maid Park.

Massive World Records [VIDEO]

The Madd Hatta — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:21:53 +0000

via: cnn.com

There’s something captivating about an attempt to break a previously set world record. We’ve looked before at Guinness World record holders with some of the most unique talents. A recent video of 145 water skiers pulled by one boat got us thinking, what about other records set by large groups of people?

LA Clippers Blake Griffin #ThatIsAll

Rob G — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:44:39 +0000

In case you didn't see it last night, Los Angeles Clipper Forward Blake Griffin brought the thunder to Oklahoma's Kendrick Perkins. *Warning* This is not for the faint of heart.... ... Read more..

Blake Griffin Dunks Over Kendrick Perkins [VIDEO]

The Urban Daily — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:35:04 +0000

In this abbreviated, injury-riddled NBA season there have been few true displays of pure athleticism. Now they seem to be coming in bunches like MTA buses in NYC.

Is This The Clippers City Now?

Just days after LeBron James did his best human pogo stick imitation over Bulls guard John Lucas, III, Blake Griffin may have sent Thunder Center Kendrick Perkins into therapy.

During the third quarter of the Clippers-Thunder game on Monday night, the reigning NBA Slam Dunk champion rose up and “Mozgov’d” Kendrick Perkins–drawing comparisons to his domination of then-Knicks center Timofey Mozgov in 2010 and LeBron’s dunk from the other night.

Watch the clip and tell us if this isn’t the dunk of the year so far.

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New York Giants’ Victor Cruz Gets Into Salsa Battle! [VIDEO]

The Urban Daily — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:29 +0000

Super Bowl-bound New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz has made a name for himself by making great catches and for the salsa dance he does after making touchdowns. But is he the nicest in the endzone?

Where You’ll Find Victor Cruz On Super Bowl Sunday!

Take a look at Victor Cruz on BET’s “106 & Park” in a salsa battle with co-host Rocsi Diaz dancing to “Rebelión” by Joe Arroyo!

Good News For New York Giants Victor Cruz!

Drake Performs At The 2012 NHL All-Star Game [VIDEO]

The Urban Daily — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:04:14 +0000

The last time I saw hockey and hip-hop mixed together 50 Cent was rapping from the penalty box in an Onyx video. But leave it to Drake to bring the two entities back together.

What Do Black Folks Do In Canada?

The Toronto native performed at the 2012 NHL All-Star game bringing the total of number of brothers in the arena to 2.5.

Drake made it to center ice to perform “Headlines” and ‘The Motto” during the exhibition game’s second intermission. (spotted@ Missinfo.TV)

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Will Smith And Jada Squash Divorce Rumors With Jaden [PHOTOS]

The Urban Daily — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:17:05 +0000

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are minority owners of the Philadelphia 76ers, and they slowed down divorce rumors as they cheered on their team with their son Jaden. Will and Jada looked like they were having fun, and they even looked happy to be together.

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Take a look at the Smiths enjoying the Charlotte Bobcats vs. Philadelphia 76ers game in Will Smith’s hometown of Philly. Do these photos make you believe that their marriage is all good?

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Get ready- Lingerie Bowl coming!

Jimbo — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:44:22 +0000

The annual Lingerie Bowl football game will have female players hitting the field in lace and leather. This Sunday, the Las Vegas Sin will battle the Los Angeles Temptations for a spot in the final game. The Lingerie Bowl will air on MTV from the Orleans Arena in Vegas on February 5th. ### Georgia S... Read more..

Forbes Ranks NBA Team Values

Jimbo — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:05:31 +0000

(Houston, TX) — Forbes lists the Houston Rockets as the seventh most valuable NBA team. The numbers are based on the new collective bargaining agreement and television deals. The Rockets are worth 453-million-dollars, while the San Antonio Spurs ranked number nine with a 418-million-dollar value. The Dallas Mavericks came in at number four on the list with a 497-million-dollar value, but the NBA champs couldn’t top the Los Angeles Lakers who are the most valuable at 900-million.

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Amber Browne/David Perdue/lrl SCC)

01-26-2012 01:14:34

BLENDA RODRIGUEZ OF HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TALKS TO THE MHMS

The Madd Hatta — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:27:40 +0000

The origins of the Globetrotters took place in the South Side of Chicago, Illinois in the 1920s, where all the original players grew up.

The Globetrotters were initially a serious competitive team, and despite a flair for entertainment, they would only clown for the audience after establishing a safe lead in the game.

The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy.

Over the years they have played more than 20,000 exhibition games in 118 countries. Brother Bones’s whistled version of “Sweet Georgia Brown” is the team’s signature song.

Check out how Blenda Rodriquez joined The Harlem Globetrotters and get your tickets to see them at The Toyota Center this weekend…Saturday, January 28 & Sunday January 29, 2012. Buy your tickets right here at theboxhouston.com

NBA Great Mutombo Tied To Congo Gold Scam

Jimbo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:59:45 +0000

(Undated) – Former NBA great Dikembe Mutombo is being implicated in a shady gold deal involving a Congo warlord. ABC News reports a United Nations investigation found Mutombo, along with a Houston-based oil company owner and another investor, planned to buy a thousand pounds of gold from mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in central Africa. They expected to resell it for ten-million dollars. Mutombo and the other investors never received the gold, and UN officials say millions of dollars ended up in the hands of a militia leader wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court in the Hague.

UN investigators say they believe Mutombo was unaware of the warlord’s involvement in the deal. However, they say he should have looked into the matter further before going ahead with the investment. The seven-foot-two Mutombo previously played for the Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks. He’s also been involved in several humanitarian projects in his native Congo.

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Ari Cohn/at GA) TX)

Kobe Bryant Gets A New Mansion [PHOTO]

The Urban Daily — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:04:10 +0000

After losing three mansions in his divorce, Kobe Bryant has a new mansion to call his own. He purchased this 6-bedroom home in 2008 for over $9 million.

Kobe Bryant’s new home is located in California’s Orange County, and has reportedly been under construction for two years after being built from scratch.

See more photos of Kobe Bryant’s new house at TMZ.

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