Sunday, March 14, 2010

Boxing News 2010: Pacquiao dispatches Clottey with ease

Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao at the Pacqui...Image via WikipediaARLINGTON, Texas — Fighting on the star, Manny Pacquiao showed once again why he is the star.
With most in the crowd of 50,994, the biggest fight crowd in the U.S. in 17 years, cheering him on at Cowboys Stadium, Pacquiao dominated a strangely passive Joshua Clottey from the opening bell Saturday night to retain his welterweight title.
One ringside judge gave Pacquiao every round; the two others gave him all but one.
Clottey kept his gloves up high in front of his face and chose to engage Pacquiao only in spurts. The strategy worked to keep him upright, but he was never competitive in the biggest fight of his career.
"He's a very tough opponent," Pacquiao said. "He was looking for a big shot."
http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-03-14/sports/18831163_1_humberto-soto-manny-pacquiao-joshua-clottey
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Boxing News 2010: Pacquiao vs Clottey fight disappoints boxing fans

pacman vs clottey copyImage by mario_d via FlickrMANILA, Philippines – Perhaps spoiled by previous Manny Pacquiao knockouts, only a handful of people from the crowd at SM Megamall Cinema 10 were left applauding and rising from their seats even before the decision, declaring the Filipino boxer the winner, was announced.
“Of course, expectations were not met. It was still a little exciting, though,” said Loy Kaloso, who works for a bank in Pasig City.
He wasn't among those who walked out but Kaloso admitted the fight was not the most exciting one.
“(Joshua Clottey) did not put up a fight. He was playing it safe,” he said, adding that Pacquiao's fight against Miguel Cotto in November was more thrilling.
Only a smattering of applause greeted the announcement that Pacquiao had won by unanimous decision over Clottey although some cheers rang out as Pacquiao was seen celebrating his victory.
http://sports.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20100314-258617/Pacquiao-vs-Clottey-fight-disappoints-boxing-fans
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Thursday, June 1, 2000

NBA News 2000: 2000 NBA Finals between Los Angeles Lakers versus Indiana Pacers

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A dominant Shaquille O'neal and upcoming Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles Lakers matches-up against Rik Smits and Reggie Miller of Indiana Pacers.

Los Angeles 104, Indiana 87 
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  1. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 1/12 
  2. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 2/12 
  3. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 3/12 
  4. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 4/12 
  5. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 5/12 
  6. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 6/12 
  7. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 7/12 
  8. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 8/12 
  9. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 9/12 
  10. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 10/12 
  11. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 11/12 
  12. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 12/12
Los Angeles 111, Indiana 104 
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    Indiana 100, Los Angeles 91 
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    1. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 1/12 
    2. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 2/12 
    3. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 3/12 
    4. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 4/12 
    5. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 5/12 
    6. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 6/12 
    7. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 7/12 
    8. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 8/12 
    9. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 9/12 
    10. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 10/12 
    11. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 11/12 
    12. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 3 part 12/12
    Los Angeles 120, Indiana 118 
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    1. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 1/15 
    2. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 2/15 
    3. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 3/15 
    4. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 4/15 
    5. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 5/15 
    6. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 6/15 
    7. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 7/15 
    8. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 8/15 
    9. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 9/15 
    10. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 10/15 
    11. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 11/15 
    12. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 12/15 
    13. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 13/15 
    14. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 14/15 
    15. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 4 part 15/15
    Indiana 120, Los Angeles 87 
    · Game Recap · Box Score 
    1. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 1/12 
    2. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 2/12 
    3. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 3/12 
    4. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 4/12 
    5. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 5/12 
    6. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 6/12 
    7. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 7/12 
    8. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 8/12 
    9. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 9/12 
    10. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 10/12 
    11. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 11/12 
    12. 2000 NBA Finals: Lakers at Pacers, Gm 5 part 12/12
    Los Angeles 116, Indiana 111 
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    1. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 1/13 
    2. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 2/13 
    3. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 3/13 
    4. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 4/13 
    5. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 5/13 
    6. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 6/13 
    7. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 7/13 
    8. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 8/13 
    9. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 9/13 
    10. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 10/13 
    11. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 11/13 
    12. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 12/13 
    13. 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers at Lakers, Gm 6 part 13/13

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    Tuesday, May 16, 2000

    NBA News 2000: 2000 NBA Conference finals between Los Angeles Lakers versus Portland Trailblazers

    Arvidas SabonisImage by Vedia via Flickr
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    A dominant Shaquille O'neal and upcoming Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles Lakers matches-up against a supremely talented Portland Trailblazers (Scottie Pippen, Rasheed Wallace, Bonzi Wells, Arvydas Sabonis, Detlef Schrempf, Brian Grant, and Damon Stoudamire).

    Los Angeles 109, Portland 94 
    · Game Recap · Box Score 
    1. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 1/14 
    2. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 2/14 
    3. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 3/14 
    4. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 4/14 
    5. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 5/14 
    6. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 6/14 
    7. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 7/14 
    8. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 8/14 
    9. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 9/14 
    10. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 10/14 
    11. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 11/14 
    12. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 12/14 
    13. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 13/14 
    14. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 1 part 14/14
    Portland 106, Los Angeles 77 
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    1. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 1/13 
    2. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 2/13 
    3. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 3/13 
    4. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 4/13 
    5. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 5/13 
    6. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 6/13 
    7. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 7/13 
    8. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 8/13 
    9. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 9/13 
    10. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 10/13 
    11. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 11/13 
    12. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 12/13 
    13. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 2 part 13/13
    Los Angeles 93, Portland 91 
    · Game Recap · Box Score 
    1. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 1/11 
    2. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 2/11 
    3. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 3/11 
    4. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 4/11 
    5. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 5/11 
    6. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 6/11 
    7. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 7/11 
    8. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 8/11 
    9. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 9/11 
    10. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 10/11 
    11. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 3 part 11/11
    Los Angeles 103, Portland 91 
    · Game Recap · Box Score 
    1. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 1/12 
    2. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 2/12 
    3. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 3/12 
    4. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 4/12 
    5. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 5/12 
    6. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 6/12 
    7. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 7/12 
    8. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 8/12 
    9. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 9/12 
    10. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 10/12 
    11. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 11/12 
    12. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 4 part 12/12
    Portland 96, Los Angeles 88 
    · Game Recap · Box Score 
    1. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 1/11 
    2. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 2/11 
    3. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 3/11 
    4. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 4/11 
    5. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 5/11 
    6. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 6/11 
    7. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 7/11 
    8. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 8/11 
    9. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 9/11 
    10. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 10/11 
    11. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 5 part 11/11
     
    · Game Recap · Box Score 
    1. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 1/11 
    2. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 2/11 
    3. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 3/11 
    4. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 4/11 
    5. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 5/11 
    6. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 6/11 
    7. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 7/11 
    8. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 8/11 
    9. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 9/11 
    10. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 10/11 
    11. 2000 NBA WCF: Lakers at Blazers, Gm 6 part 11/11
    Los Angeles 89, Portland 84 
    · Game Recap · Box Score 
    1. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 1/12 
    2. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 2/12 
    3. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 3/12 
    4. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 4/12 
    5. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 5/12 
    6. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 6/12 
    7. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 7/12 
    8. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 8/12 
    9. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 9/12 
    10. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 10/12 
    11. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 11/12 
    12. 2000 NBA WCF: Blazers at Lakers, Gm 7 part 12/12

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    Tuesday, April 25, 2000

    NBA News 2000: 2000 NBA Semifinals between Los Angeles Lakers versus Phoenix Suns

    Jason KiddImage via Wikipedia
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    A dominant Shaquille O'neal and upcoming Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles Lakers matches-up against Jason Kidd, Shawn Marion, and Penny Hardaway of Phoenix Suns.
    Los Angeles 105, Phoenix 77 
    · Game Recap · Box Score 

      Los Angeles 97, Phoenix 96 
      · Game Recap · Box Score 

      1. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 1/11 
      2. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 2/11 
      3. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 3/11 
      4. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 4/11 
      5. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 5/11 
      6. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 6/11 
      7. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 7/11 
      8. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 8/11 
      9. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 9/11 
      10. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 10/11 
      11. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 2 part 11/11
      Los Angeles 105, Phoenix 99 
      · Game Recap · Box Score 

        Phoenix 117, Los Angeles 98 
        · Game Recap · Box Score 

          Los Angeles 87, Phoenix 65 
          · Game Recap · Box Score 

          1. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 1/11 
          2. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 2/11 
          3. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 3/11 
          4. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 4/11 
          5. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 5/11 
          6. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 6/11 
          7. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 7/11 
          8. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 8/11 
          9. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 9/11 
          10. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 10/11 
          11. 2000 NBA WCSF: Suns at Lakers, Gm 5 part 11/11
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