ZIKA's threat to the Olympics
The Olympics has been around for more than anyone can say, but ZIKA is a recent occurrence, though there is information that puts its first appearance at about 70 years ago, yet it is nothing to compare with the Olympics.
The Olympics engenders friendship among nations and athletes all over he world, but ZIKA is a destructive virus that deforms baby's heads at birth and damages their brain.
Unlike the Olympics, ZIKA is equivalent of terrorism, because it is destructive to babies at birth, impeding their future. ZIKA has been declared by the World Health Organization, WHO, as a health risk, but the Olympics that has continued to attract athletes before the recent appearance of ZIKA is under the threat of being scuttled by ZIKA.
Kenya, whose athletes are known for long distance runs, has said that she may be withdrawing from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics for ZIKA. But according to a report by Reuters, the Olympics officials have said that it is too soon talk about ZIKA's impact.
Although, the Olympics officials have said that it is too soon to talk about the ZIKA's impact, but observers can see that ZIKA's impact has caused WHO to issue a health alert and with a follow up that says that ZIKA is a world health concern.
The Olympics engenders friendship among nations and athletes all over he world, but ZIKA is a destructive virus that deforms baby's heads at birth and damages their brain.
Unlike the Olympics, ZIKA is equivalent of terrorism, because it is destructive to babies at birth, impeding their future. ZIKA has been declared by the World Health Organization, WHO, as a health risk, but the Olympics that has continued to attract athletes before the recent appearance of ZIKA is under the threat of being scuttled by ZIKA.
Kenya, whose athletes are known for long distance runs, has said that she may be withdrawing from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics for ZIKA. But according to a report by Reuters, the Olympics officials have said that it is too soon talk about ZIKA's impact.
Although, the Olympics officials have said that it is too soon to talk about the ZIKA's impact, but observers can see that ZIKA's impact has caused WHO to issue a health alert and with a follow up that says that ZIKA is a world health concern.
Analysts' failure and Broncos' victory
Have you been written off by observers, family members and friends,and you don't seem know what is happening to you about winning or losing the game of life? You have a reason to believe that with hard work, perseverance , learning, studying, sacrifice and love for what you are doing, you will be victorious at the end.
The Broncos proved it on Sunday in California with a victory in the Superbowl 50 against the highly rated Carolina Panthers.
There is nothing that drives home this philosophical assertion than a writing in the Facebook by Luzviminda Orjaliza Molina in which she said that success is no accident', following day after the Broncos' triumph.The Broncos had been analysed to fail by virtually all analysts. But the Broncos prevailed and won the Superbowl.
The Broncos proved it on Sunday in California with a victory in the Superbowl 50 against the highly rated Carolina Panthers.
There is nothing that drives home this philosophical assertion than a writing in the Facebook by Luzviminda Orjaliza Molina in which she said that success is no accident', following day after the Broncos' triumph.The Broncos had been analysed to fail by virtually all analysts. But the Broncos prevailed and won the Superbowl.
A Brazilian player competes for the ball with an opponent
Russia 1, South Korea 1. Brazil 0, Mexico 0. Earlier in the day, Belgium had defeated Algeria 2-1.
The United States on Monday created an upset by beating Ghana 2-1 against soccer pundits' expectation. Germany had defeated Portugal 4-0, while Nigeria and Iran match ended goalless.
Argentina had defeated Bosnia-Hergegovina 1-0 in the first Group F match played on Sunday. France had earlier beaten Hondura 3-0.
Switzerland had also defeated Ecuador 2-1. On Saturday, Costa Rica defeated Uruguay 3-1 ; Italy beat England 2-1 and Ivory Coast defeated Japan 2-1. Spain had fallen 5-1 to the Netherlands.
The United States on Monday created an upset by beating Ghana 2-1 against soccer pundits' expectation. Germany had defeated Portugal 4-0, while Nigeria and Iran match ended goalless.
Argentina had defeated Bosnia-Hergegovina 1-0 in the first Group F match played on Sunday. France had earlier beaten Hondura 3-0.
Switzerland had also defeated Ecuador 2-1. On Saturday, Costa Rica defeated Uruguay 3-1 ; Italy beat England 2-1 and Ivory Coast defeated Japan 2-1. Spain had fallen 5-1 to the Netherlands.
Brazil and Colombia in Quarter Finals
29 June 2014 By Abi Giwa
Colombia defeated Uruguay 2-0 in a second group of 16 matches played on Saturday. James Rodriguez - in number 10 jersey - scored the two goals; one from a volley shot outside the 18 yard box and the second from a melee inside the box. Like Brazil, Colombia has moved into quarter final and will play against Brazil.
Belgium Defeats the USA
July 2014 By Abi Giwa
Belgium defeated the United States 2-1, in the last of the round of 16 matches, played at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador on Tuesday. Belgium will play Argentina in the quarter finals.
De Bury scored Belgium's first goal three minutes into the extra time, after full 90 minutes of play. Lukalu put in the second goal about 12 minutes after the first goal.
Green scored the US only goal 2 minutes after Lukalu's seemed to have scored the decisive goal for Belgium.
De Bury scored Belgium's first goal three minutes into the extra time, after full 90 minutes of play. Lukalu put in the second goal about 12 minutes after the first goal.
Green scored the US only goal 2 minutes after Lukalu's seemed to have scored the decisive goal for Belgium.
Netherlands Defeat Costa Rica
5 July 2014 By Abi Giwa
Netherlands on Saturday defeated Costa Rica 4-3 through penalty shoot out after 120 minutes of goalless draw at Arena Forte Nova, Salvador.
Netherlands dominated the game, while Costa Rica stood between the winner and the post.
About four goal bound balls hit the Costa Rica's post that prolonged Netherlands' effort into extra time and penalty shoot out.
Netherlands dominated the game, while Costa Rica stood between the winner and the post.
About four goal bound balls hit the Costa Rica's post that prolonged Netherlands' effort into extra time and penalty shoot out.
World Cup Shoots Forward
Spain has fallen to the Netherlands 5-1. The news about winning and losing have begun to roll in after much ado about Brazil's unpreparedness for the world cup.
Brazil won the opening match 3-1 against Croatia - first nation to lose in the tournament, followed by Cameroon beaten 0-1 by Mexico and Spain's shocking fall to the Netherlands. Chile had also danced past Australia 3-1.
Brazil won the opening match 3-1 against Croatia - first nation to lose in the tournament, followed by Cameroon beaten 0-1 by Mexico and Spain's shocking fall to the Netherlands. Chile had also danced past Australia 3-1.
2013 Terror Attack Memorial (Courtesy: www.cbs.com)
At exactly 2.47 pm on Tuesday, a moment of silence was observed at the Boston Marathon's finishing line in memory of the 2013 terror attack. Today's ceremony is said to be a mark to reclaim the marathon's finishing line and a tribute to the 2013 bombing victims.
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Pacers Turn Off the Heats
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Pacers vs Heats in Finals
By Abi Giwa
Basketball lovers in the United States are focussing on Sunday, when Indiana Pacers will lock horns against Miami Heats in 2014 Eastern Conference finals first encounter. Will the Pacers contain the Heats or will the become unbearable for the Pacers? It is the talk of the town among basketball aficionados.
Hofstra's 'Pride' Defeats LSU 'Tiger' Coach Edwards
Hofstra University Softball team on Wednesday night defeated the Louisiana State University 5-3, in a second header game at Hofstra Softball pitch in Hempstead. The LSU’s 'Tigers' had earlier won the first header 5-2.
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Softball: Hofstra Drubs Delaware Hornets
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Kentucky Keeps Hope Alive
31 March 2014 By Abi Giwa
Kentucky's victory over Michigan in the NCAA men basketball in Indianapolis on Sunday has proved again that humans can rise to victory with hard work.
Already 10 points down in their game against Michigan before the second half, the Kentucky men returned in the second half, tied 37-37 and won the game 75-72, three seconds to the final whistle.
Called the 'Wildcats,' the Kentucky men did not show any wildness in the first part of the game. The Wolveriness from Michigan had the pitch and there was celebration with 10 points ahead of the Wildcats.
But within nine minutes after resumption of the second half, the Wildcats went wild and scored nine points before they tied the game and later won.
The Kentucky's feat was a repetition of University of Delaware's performance against Hofstra University about a month ago, when the former came from behind, cancelled 10 points deficit and defeated Hofstra.
Already 10 points down in their game against Michigan before the second half, the Kentucky men returned in the second half, tied 37-37 and won the game 75-72, three seconds to the final whistle.
Called the 'Wildcats,' the Kentucky men did not show any wildness in the first part of the game. The Wolveriness from Michigan had the pitch and there was celebration with 10 points ahead of the Wildcats.
But within nine minutes after resumption of the second half, the Wildcats went wild and scored nine points before they tied the game and later won.
The Kentucky's feat was a repetition of University of Delaware's performance against Hofstra University about a month ago, when the former came from behind, cancelled 10 points deficit and defeated Hofstra.
Libya Wins Africa Nations'
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Sochi Olympics Ends Without Terror
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Russia In Sochi Medals Lead
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Hofstra in Narrow Loss to Delaware
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Seattle Seahawks Win SuperBowl
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Black Stars Ascend, Eagles Down
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All Eyes on Manning and Sherman
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Partying into Superbowl Weekend
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Australian Open: Wamrinka Defeats Nadal
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Eagles Beat Morocco
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It is Ronaldo!
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Rodriguez Court Papers Expose Sordid Details
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African Footballer of the Year
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Rodriguez Sues Major League Baseball
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World Cup: Qualifying African Countries
Algeria 1 Burkina Faso 0
Nigeria Last weekend Nigeria defeated Ethiopia 2-1 and qualified for Brazil 2014. Senegal In another African qualifying match played Saturday in Dakar, Senegal and Ivory Coast drew 1-1. Cameroun Cameroun defeated Tunisia 4-1 in a match played in Yaounde on Sunday and qualified for Brazil 2014. |
Brazil's 2014 Soccer Fiesta Beckons
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Dolphins: Culture of Vulgarism?
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Ghana Beaten, But Qualifies for Brazil 2014
Egypt had defeated highly rated Ghana in a 3rd round World Cup qualifying match played today in Egypt. The match ended 2-1 against Ghana at full time.
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Amputation Ends Player's Soccer Journey
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Bale's Weekend Debut with Real Madrid
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Nigeria's Eagles Lift Nations Cup
Published: 10 February 2013 Abiodun Giwa
Eagles jubilating after defeating Mali in semi final.
Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated Burkina Faso's Stallion to lift the Africa Nations Cup at a match today in South Africa.
The winning goal was scored in the 40th minute of the game by Solomon Mba.
The Nigerian team was highly favored to win the match by observers who placed their bet on the array of soccer stars among the Eagles who are professional soccer players in Europe. On the other hand, soccer analysts said that an upset could not be ruled out Stallion having won matches by defeating highly rated teams before reaching the final.
According to analysts, the Burkina Faso's Stallions defeated highly rated Ghana in their semi final encounter. The Stallions were described as having a tight defense. The Super Eagles drew their first game in the opening contest with the rarely heard about Stallions. And that apart from the one goal conceded in the match against Nigeria, they conceded no other. The team was seen as a surprising finalist.
It was the Super Eagles seventh final compared to the Stallions first time in the final of the tournament, and that Nigerians wanted their team to win just like the Burkina Fasos.
When the Eagles defeated Mali in the semi final encounter, Alhaji Dangote, a cement merchant and billionaire gave the team N130m ($844,156) to encourage the team bring the cup home.
The winning goal was scored in the 40th minute of the game by Solomon Mba.
The Nigerian team was highly favored to win the match by observers who placed their bet on the array of soccer stars among the Eagles who are professional soccer players in Europe. On the other hand, soccer analysts said that an upset could not be ruled out Stallion having won matches by defeating highly rated teams before reaching the final.
According to analysts, the Burkina Faso's Stallions defeated highly rated Ghana in their semi final encounter. The Stallions were described as having a tight defense. The Super Eagles drew their first game in the opening contest with the rarely heard about Stallions. And that apart from the one goal conceded in the match against Nigeria, they conceded no other. The team was seen as a surprising finalist.
It was the Super Eagles seventh final compared to the Stallions first time in the final of the tournament, and that Nigerians wanted their team to win just like the Burkina Fasos.
When the Eagles defeated Mali in the semi final encounter, Alhaji Dangote, a cement merchant and billionaire gave the team N130m ($844,156) to encourage the team bring the cup home.
How Losing Mars Serena's Beauty
Published: 29 January 2013 By Claudia Balthazar
Serena Williams, almost qualified to be called the world's Queen of Lawn Tennis, is beautiful to behold on the court when she is winning. But opposite is her picture when she is losing. Pictures don't lie as the one above shows, before her loss to Sloane Stephens at the Australian Open. (Read on)
Jay-z and wife, Beyounce, watching one of the games between Nets and Knicks.(Courtesy:Getty)
Stimulus to Arena Entertainment
By Abiodun Giwa
Arena entertainment comes into focus on Tuesday as springboard for basketball’s competitive development in New York, following Nets of Brooklyn and New York Knicks’ draw of their first 2 games. Elated fans say it bodes well for competition. Nets has defeated Knicks in Brooklyn and the Knicks has won the rematch in Manhattan. Two weeks later, Knicks defeats Nets again in Manhattan.
“They are on our division. We see them four times a year. It is a rivalry. It is great for New York to have that in Brooklyn and Manhattan,”Carmelo Anthony of New York Knicks has said prior to Knicks' second victory over Nets.
Despite Knicks second victory over Nets, observers say it loud that the days the Knicks holds sway are gone, and a new era of competition has begun. They add that without the emergence of the Barclays Center, there wouldn’t have been a break in the monopoly of Knicks as the only basketball team in New York. Fans of both teams say rivalry is good for the game, bringing the new competition engendered by competition in sports and entertainment as good development for business in the city and stimulus to Arena entertainment.
“Madison Square Garden is a huge place where many events are held at the same time, with so much fun. There was nothing like that in Brooklyn before the Barclays Center. MSG was the only arena for all, but now some of those events at MSG may go to the Barclays Center, and MSG may lose revenue because it now has a competitor,” a facility manager in Manhattan who wants anonymity said. “It is unfortunate that just as new artists don’t start out at MSG, the same will affect them at the Barclays Center. Both facilities are large, famous and are meant for popular artists and not start-ups. Unknown artists start out in local galleries and theaters.”
Melissa Osmond, president of Madison Square Garden in a story, Barclays Arena Rivals the Garden’s Glow in New York Times agrees that to play in the garden is pinnacle of an artist’s career. She acknowledges the garden’s tight calendar has meant it has few dates to offer artists, and that Barclays has benefited. “We always respect any competition, but the garden will always be the Garden. We have been privileged to be at center of New York City for more than 130 years, with 400 annual events, the most of any arena in the country,” she reportedly said in an email.
In a seeming response to Osmond, people say the Barclays Center has become an alternative venue for artists, who hitherto have no choice when turn down at the Garden for lack of space.
“Barclays Center is doing what Madison Square Garden has been doing for a long time, to accomplish what has taken the garden decades to achieve. The Barclays debuted with a bang in an area the garden is considered as destination either for athletes or entertainers, where to appear and be considered in the pinnacle of notoriety. Barclays has started like they are achieving that level, operating almost on the same level like the garden, and seeming to have achieved the feat. The question is whether Barclays will maintain the service and momentum. A lot will depend on its sports team and its ability to continue attracting big level entertainers,” Jim Murphy, a former police officer with vast knowledge of sports and entertainment in New York City said.
Joe Fasano welcomes the competition between the Garden and Barclays. He says it affects him being a regular at the garden. “I have always been a garden enthusiast. I love the garden. I haven’t been at Barclays. But I will attend a show there soon to see the Islanders play. I am a fan of the Islanders that has just moved to Barclays from the Coliseum just as I am of the garden. Moving to the Barclays is the best thing that has happened to the Islanders. They didn’t have room in the garden because the garden already had a hockey team-New York Rangers. Without Barclays, the Islanders would have remained in the Coliseum with difficulties of inaccessibility for their fans. I will be at Barclays for the Islanders. But I will also remain a garden’s regular,” he said, verbally brainstorming on the renovation at the garden.
A visit to the MSG’s website shows that the arena is undergoing a comprehensive transformation. It promises a top-to bottom renovation for a significantly enhanced experience for customers, athletes, entertainers, fans, suite holders and partners, and prides itself as the foremost entertainment spot in the tri-state. Located in the heart of New York City and connected to Pennsylvania Station, in the thick of a busy business environment.
In contrast, the Barclays Center opened business in Brooklyn, July 12, 2012; a brand new edifice sitting like a ship anchored at sea, cynosure of all eyes in Downtown Brooklyn, and connected to Atlantic Train Station in a busy business environment. Most businesses around its location say they expect the center will positively affect their own operations, basing their expectation on the MSG’s business environ.
Some observers say that the renovation going in the garden signifies a response to competition. They say improvement is what happens in a competitive environment to retain customers from seeking services or products from another source and be relevant for changing clients’ demands. They
say service improvement isn’t part of monopoly, but benefits of competitive market. “In monopoly, there is no reason to innovate. In competition, you must constantly improve. He that deserves the customer wins the business,” Town Bergin, a solo Videographer said, smiling.
John Whitten, assistant manager at Jones Lang LaSalle in Manhattan thinks renovation in the garden isn’t on the spur of competition with Barclays. “Each has own customers. So are teams playing in either Barclays, or the garden; it doesn’t mean because a supporter watches the Nets that he won’t watch the Knicks. The garden is much more than sports that Barclays is developing to achieve, but isn’t there yet.”
By Abiodun Giwa
Arena entertainment comes into focus on Tuesday as springboard for basketball’s competitive development in New York, following Nets of Brooklyn and New York Knicks’ draw of their first 2 games. Elated fans say it bodes well for competition. Nets has defeated Knicks in Brooklyn and the Knicks has won the rematch in Manhattan. Two weeks later, Knicks defeats Nets again in Manhattan.
“They are on our division. We see them four times a year. It is a rivalry. It is great for New York to have that in Brooklyn and Manhattan,”Carmelo Anthony of New York Knicks has said prior to Knicks' second victory over Nets.
Despite Knicks second victory over Nets, observers say it loud that the days the Knicks holds sway are gone, and a new era of competition has begun. They add that without the emergence of the Barclays Center, there wouldn’t have been a break in the monopoly of Knicks as the only basketball team in New York. Fans of both teams say rivalry is good for the game, bringing the new competition engendered by competition in sports and entertainment as good development for business in the city and stimulus to Arena entertainment.
“Madison Square Garden is a huge place where many events are held at the same time, with so much fun. There was nothing like that in Brooklyn before the Barclays Center. MSG was the only arena for all, but now some of those events at MSG may go to the Barclays Center, and MSG may lose revenue because it now has a competitor,” a facility manager in Manhattan who wants anonymity said. “It is unfortunate that just as new artists don’t start out at MSG, the same will affect them at the Barclays Center. Both facilities are large, famous and are meant for popular artists and not start-ups. Unknown artists start out in local galleries and theaters.”
Melissa Osmond, president of Madison Square Garden in a story, Barclays Arena Rivals the Garden’s Glow in New York Times agrees that to play in the garden is pinnacle of an artist’s career. She acknowledges the garden’s tight calendar has meant it has few dates to offer artists, and that Barclays has benefited. “We always respect any competition, but the garden will always be the Garden. We have been privileged to be at center of New York City for more than 130 years, with 400 annual events, the most of any arena in the country,” she reportedly said in an email.
In a seeming response to Osmond, people say the Barclays Center has become an alternative venue for artists, who hitherto have no choice when turn down at the Garden for lack of space.
“Barclays Center is doing what Madison Square Garden has been doing for a long time, to accomplish what has taken the garden decades to achieve. The Barclays debuted with a bang in an area the garden is considered as destination either for athletes or entertainers, where to appear and be considered in the pinnacle of notoriety. Barclays has started like they are achieving that level, operating almost on the same level like the garden, and seeming to have achieved the feat. The question is whether Barclays will maintain the service and momentum. A lot will depend on its sports team and its ability to continue attracting big level entertainers,” Jim Murphy, a former police officer with vast knowledge of sports and entertainment in New York City said.
Joe Fasano welcomes the competition between the Garden and Barclays. He says it affects him being a regular at the garden. “I have always been a garden enthusiast. I love the garden. I haven’t been at Barclays. But I will attend a show there soon to see the Islanders play. I am a fan of the Islanders that has just moved to Barclays from the Coliseum just as I am of the garden. Moving to the Barclays is the best thing that has happened to the Islanders. They didn’t have room in the garden because the garden already had a hockey team-New York Rangers. Without Barclays, the Islanders would have remained in the Coliseum with difficulties of inaccessibility for their fans. I will be at Barclays for the Islanders. But I will also remain a garden’s regular,” he said, verbally brainstorming on the renovation at the garden.
A visit to the MSG’s website shows that the arena is undergoing a comprehensive transformation. It promises a top-to bottom renovation for a significantly enhanced experience for customers, athletes, entertainers, fans, suite holders and partners, and prides itself as the foremost entertainment spot in the tri-state. Located in the heart of New York City and connected to Pennsylvania Station, in the thick of a busy business environment.
In contrast, the Barclays Center opened business in Brooklyn, July 12, 2012; a brand new edifice sitting like a ship anchored at sea, cynosure of all eyes in Downtown Brooklyn, and connected to Atlantic Train Station in a busy business environment. Most businesses around its location say they expect the center will positively affect their own operations, basing their expectation on the MSG’s business environ.
Some observers say that the renovation going in the garden signifies a response to competition. They say improvement is what happens in a competitive environment to retain customers from seeking services or products from another source and be relevant for changing clients’ demands. They
say service improvement isn’t part of monopoly, but benefits of competitive market. “In monopoly, there is no reason to innovate. In competition, you must constantly improve. He that deserves the customer wins the business,” Town Bergin, a solo Videographer said, smiling.
John Whitten, assistant manager at Jones Lang LaSalle in Manhattan thinks renovation in the garden isn’t on the spur of competition with Barclays. “Each has own customers. So are teams playing in either Barclays, or the garden; it doesn’t mean because a supporter watches the Nets that he won’t watch the Knicks. The garden is much more than sports that Barclays is developing to achieve, but isn’t there yet.”
Nets of Brooklyn's Night
By Abiodun Giwa
Courtesy: Nets of Brooklyn.com
Brooklyn! Brooklyn!! Brooklyn!!! were chants that rented the air last night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where the Nets of Brooklyn defeated the New York Knicks 96 - 89, (overtime). They were tied 84-84 at regulation time.
With its victory over the New York Knicks, the Nets of Brooklyn maintains its home winning streak, leaving the New York Knicks with a second defeat, after its earlier defeat by the Memphis Grizzlies.
Observers say the game's result marks the beginning of competition that will improve the game in New York.Brooklyn! Brooklyn!! Brooklyn!!! were chants that rented the air last night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where
the Nets of Brooklyn defeated the New York Knicks 96 - 89, (overtime). They were tied 84-84 at regulation time.
With its victory over the New York Knicks, the Nets of Brooklyn maintains its home winning streak, leaving the New York Knicks with a second defeat,
after its earlier defeat by the Memphis Grizzlies.
Observers say the game's result marks the beginning of competition that will improve the game in New York.
With its victory over the New York Knicks, the Nets of Brooklyn maintains its home winning streak, leaving the New York Knicks with a second defeat, after its earlier defeat by the Memphis Grizzlies.
Observers say the game's result marks the beginning of competition that will improve the game in New York.Brooklyn! Brooklyn!! Brooklyn!!! were chants that rented the air last night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where
the Nets of Brooklyn defeated the New York Knicks 96 - 89, (overtime). They were tied 84-84 at regulation time.
With its victory over the New York Knicks, the Nets of Brooklyn maintains its home winning streak, leaving the New York Knicks with a second defeat,
after its earlier defeat by the Memphis Grizzlies.
Observers say the game's result marks the beginning of competition that will improve the game in New York.
Battle of Two Boroughs
By Abiodun Giwa
Courtesy:www.nypost.com
New York Knicks and Nets of Brooklyn will lock horns Monday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, a game Mayor Bloomberg has dubbed, 'Battle of the Boroughs'. Earlier scheduled for Nov 1, but postponed due to Hurricane Sandy's devastation. Although the two teams have been playing other games since the postponement, their fans are still eager for a duel between them.
"I support the postponement of the game because there wouldn't have been many people to watch the game. The subways weren't fully in operation, and many people were still in shock of Sandy's landfall." Harrigan Castellan, a Brooklyn resident said.
Demetrice Perry, basketball enthusiast and a security officer in the city expresses optimism in the new date and fonfly refers to the teams as 'New York teams.' "I like the two teams. It will be great to watch them play. It is great that New York has two teams." He doesn't consider the two teams as rivals.
Jim Murphy, a retired police officer thinks otherwise. "Rivalry is healthy for the game. The two teams will compete for fans. One team's success could mean the fans would embrace it. If the two teams play well, it will create excitement for New Yorkers. But New Yorkers love a winning team, not just one or two players in a team."
Basketball fans say the game's new date will put to rest the uncertainty about the teams encounter since their game was postponed three weeks ago, when Mayor Bloomberg said there would be no battle of the borough on Thursday. Postponing the game had posed a difficult assignment for the mayor, after the NBA had declared the game will be played , and the Nets CEO, Brett Yormark had lauded the decision to play the game as an inspiration to New Yorkers. The New York marathon also fell under the mayor's unwilling scalpel, after coming under criticisms for willing to press ahead with the marathon amid call for its cancellation.
Tickets sold for the game between the two New York teams for the postponed Nov 1 encounter remain valid for today's game, viewed by fans as real opening for Barclays Center, despite an opening game between Nets and Toronto Raptors played at the venue on Nov 3, among others after that date.
Observers think new York Knicks will be hoping for a victory against the Nets to prove it still has the winning streak, having lost what would have been their seventh match in a winning streak to Memphis Grizzlies two weeks ago.
"I don't think we lost composure. Our guys are competitive. They want to win. We had a 6 game winning streak and we didn't want to see come to an end. But it did. Now we want to start another winning streak." Woodson, Knicks' coach had said.
Would the Nets allow the Knicks its wish or douse its expectations? Having had five home winning streaks, will it be ready to allow a break?
"I support the postponement of the game because there wouldn't have been many people to watch the game. The subways weren't fully in operation, and many people were still in shock of Sandy's landfall." Harrigan Castellan, a Brooklyn resident said.
Demetrice Perry, basketball enthusiast and a security officer in the city expresses optimism in the new date and fonfly refers to the teams as 'New York teams.' "I like the two teams. It will be great to watch them play. It is great that New York has two teams." He doesn't consider the two teams as rivals.
Jim Murphy, a retired police officer thinks otherwise. "Rivalry is healthy for the game. The two teams will compete for fans. One team's success could mean the fans would embrace it. If the two teams play well, it will create excitement for New Yorkers. But New Yorkers love a winning team, not just one or two players in a team."
Basketball fans say the game's new date will put to rest the uncertainty about the teams encounter since their game was postponed three weeks ago, when Mayor Bloomberg said there would be no battle of the borough on Thursday. Postponing the game had posed a difficult assignment for the mayor, after the NBA had declared the game will be played , and the Nets CEO, Brett Yormark had lauded the decision to play the game as an inspiration to New Yorkers. The New York marathon also fell under the mayor's unwilling scalpel, after coming under criticisms for willing to press ahead with the marathon amid call for its cancellation.
Tickets sold for the game between the two New York teams for the postponed Nov 1 encounter remain valid for today's game, viewed by fans as real opening for Barclays Center, despite an opening game between Nets and Toronto Raptors played at the venue on Nov 3, among others after that date.
Observers think new York Knicks will be hoping for a victory against the Nets to prove it still has the winning streak, having lost what would have been their seventh match in a winning streak to Memphis Grizzlies two weeks ago.
"I don't think we lost composure. Our guys are competitive. They want to win. We had a 6 game winning streak and we didn't want to see come to an end. But it did. Now we want to start another winning streak." Woodson, Knicks' coach had said.
Would the Nets allow the Knicks its wish or douse its expectations? Having had five home winning streaks, will it be ready to allow a break?
Photographs from Media event held by Nets of Brooklyn at the Barclays Center on October 1,2012. (GP)
