LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Live Update and Results

The L.A. Lakers are up to battle the talented, young and rested OKC Thunder team. This second-round matchup is the first series since Pau Gasol came to L.A. that the Lakers are the underdogs.

The OKC Thunder defeated L.A Lakers on Game 1 of the best of seven series, Western Conference Semi-finals. OKC lead the series, 1-0

Meanwhile, you can view all the NBA Basketball Schedule and Results, HERE!

Tennis Italian (Rome) Open 2012- Live Results and Schedules

Here's BNL D’Italia Rome Open 2012 Schedule and Results.

You can see the Live Results and Schedules of Play,  HERE!

INTERNAZIONALI BNL D’ITALIA
Rome, Italy
May 14-20
Red Clay/Outdoors

Results – Monday, May 14, 2012
Women’s Singles – First Round
Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) d. (10) Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 63 64
(12) Angelique Kerber (GER) d. (Q) Anastasia Rodionova (AUS) 46 75 62
(13) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) d. Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) 64 63
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) d. Ksenia Pervak (KAZ) 62 64
Julia Goerges (GER) d. (Q) Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) 61 67(1) 63
Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP) d. Zheng Jie (CHN) 62 61
Christina McHale (USA) d. Monica Niculescu (ROU) 64 64
Chanelle Scheepers (RSA) d. Jarmila Gajdosova (AUS) 64 76(3)
Iveta Benesova (CZE) d. Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) 64 57 76(5)
Shahar Peer (ISR) d. Peng Shuai (CHN) 76(4) 46 31 ret. (left hand injury)
Vania King (USA) d. Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) 60 61
Sofia Arvidsson (SWE) d. María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) 63 62

Women’s Doubles – First Round
(5) Kirilenko/Petrova (RUS/RUS) d. Govortsova/Voskoboeva (BLR/KAZ) 63 63
(7) Grandin/Uhlirova (RSA/CZE) d. Bacsinszky/Brianti (SUI/ITA) 60 62
Chuang/Dushevina (TPE/RUS) d. (8) Kops-Jones/Spears (USA/USA) 63 61
Cibulkova/Husarova (SVK/SVK) d. (WC) Burnett/Virgili (ITA/ITA) 62 62
Mattek-Sands/Mirza (USA/IND) d. Erakovic/Niculescu (NZL/ROU) 62 61

Men’s Singles – First Round
[9] J Isner (USA) d P Kohlschreiber (GER) 26 76(3) 62
[12] N Almagro (ESP) d M Cilic (CRO) 62 36 60
[13] G Monfils (FRA) d A Bogomolov Jr. (RUS) 64 61
B Tomic (AUS) d [Q] S Giraldo (COL) 46 62 64
R Stepanek (CZE) d J Chela (ARG) 26 60 63
C Berlocq (ARG) d [Q] B Kavcic (SLO) 61 63
S Wawrinka (SUI) d [Q] R Haase (NED) 61 46 75
F Verdasco (ESP) d A Dolgopolov (UKR) 60 00 Ret. (intestinal pain)
D Nalbandian (ARG) d [Q] A Ramos (ESP) 63 64
[WC] F Fognini (ITA) d M Baghdatis (CYP) 62 62

Doubles – First Round
[WC] G Naso (ITA) / F Volandri (ITA) d D Ferrer (ESP) / F Lopez (ESP) 75 64
D Bracciali (ITA) / A Seppi (ITA) d J Nieminen (FIN) / V Troicki (SRB) 63 46 10-3
L Kubot (POL) / J Tipsarevic (SRB) d K Anderson (RSA) / B Tomic (AUS) 64 46 11-9
S Gonzalez (MEX) / C Kas (GER) d [WC] F Cipolla (ITA) / P Lorenzi (ITA) 16 63 10-8



ORDER OF PLAY – TUESDAY, 15 MAY, 2012

CENTRALE start 12:00 noon
C Mchale (USA) vs [2] M Sharapova (RUS) – WTA
L Kubot (POL) vs [WC] P Starace (ITA) – ATP
D Nalbandian (ARG) vs [4] A Murray (GBR) – ATP

Not Before 7:30 PM
[1] N Djokovic (SRB) vs B Tomic (AUS) – ATP

Not Before 9:00 PM
[9] S Williams (USA) vs G Voskoboeva (KAZ) – WTA

SUPERTENNIS ARENA start 11:00 am
[6] D Ferrer (ESP) vs F Verdasco (ESP) – ATP
[10] J Del Potro (ARG) vs M Llodra (FRA) – ATP
[WC] V Williams (USA) vs S Halep (ROU) – WTA
T Bacsinszky (SUI) vs S Errani (ITA) – WTA

Not Before 7:00 PM
V Troicki (SRB) vs [5] J Tsonga (FRA) – ATP

PIETRANGELI start 11:00 am
A Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) vs [4] P Kvitova (CZE) – WTA
F Pennetta (ITA) vs [16] M Kirilenko (RUS) – WTA
J Ferrero (ESP) vs [13] G Monfils (FRA) – ATP
D Young (USA) vs [11] G Simon (FRA) – ATP

COURT 1 start 11:00 am
[16] R Gasquet (FRA) vs J Melzer (AUT) – ATP
[15] F Lopez (ESP) vs M Granollers (ESP) – ATP
[Q] A Ungur (ROU) vs [14] J Monaco (ARG) – ATP

Not Before 4:00 PM
M Granollers (ESP) / M Lopez (ESP) vs S Bolelli (ITA) / F Fognini (ITA) – ATP – After Suitable Rest

COURT 2 start 11:00 am
[15] J Jankovic (SRB) vs S Cirstea (ROU) – WTA
[11] S Lisicki (GER) vs M Erakovic (NZL) – WTA
R Vinci (ITA) vs [WC] K Knapp (ITA) – WTA

Not Before 4:00 PM
D Marrero (ESP) / F Verdasco (ESP) vs N Almagro (ESP) / P Andujar (ESP) – ATP – After Suitable Rest

COURT 3 start 11:00 am
[WC] A Brianti (ITA) vs [Q] S Soler-Espinosa (ESP) – WTA
[6] J Goerges (GER) / V King (USA) vs K Jans-Ignacik (POL) / A Kudryavtseva (RUS) – WTA
[Q] M Lucic (CRO) vs [14] D Cibulkova (SVK) – WTA
N Llagostera Vives (ESP) / M Martinez Sanchez (ESP) vs E Makarova (RUS) / E Vesnina (RUS) – WTA
J Hampton (USA) / A Tatishvili (GEO) vs S Hsieh (TPE) / J Zheng (CHN) – WTA

COURT 4 start 11:00 am
[Q] G Garcia-Lopez (ESP) vs P Andujar (ESP) – ATP

Not Before 12:30 PM
[Q] S Querrey (USA) vs J Nieminen (FIN) – ATP
N Petrova (RUS) vs [Q] A Hlavackova (CZE) – WTA

Not Before 4:00 PM
J Isner (USA) / S Querrey (USA) vs J Melzer (AUT) / P Petzschner (GER) – ATP – After Suitable Rest
J Cabal (COL) / E Schwank (ARG) vs F Cermak (CZE) / F Polasek (SVK) – ATP

COURT 6 start 11:00 am
[Q] A Chakvetadze (RUS) vs [Q] S Stephens (USA) – WTA
I Benesova (CZE) / A Medina Garrigues (ESP) vs A Klepac (SLO) / A Rosolska (POL) – WTA
P Cetkovska (CZE) vs [Q] O Govortsova (BLR) – WTA
G Dulko (ARG) / P Suarez (ARG) vs S Arvidsson (SWE) / J Gajdosova (AUS) – WTA

Video- Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 2- 2012 NBA Eastern Semifinals

NBA Playoffs Update: Boston Celtics defeated Philadelphia 76ers, 82-81, in Game 2 of their best of seven series for the Eastern Conference Semifinals.Series now tied at , 1-1.


UPDATE: VIEW THE LATEST NBA SCHEDULE AND RESULTS, HERE!

Game 2 : Philadelphia 76ers 82 - 81 Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Semifinals Highlights.

Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych in Madrid Open 2012- Video Highlights

Roger Federer beat  Tomas Berdych 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 on the new blue clay court of the Madrid Open for the third time Sunday, rallying past and overtaking Rafael Nadal for the No. 2 ranking.

The resurgent 30-year-old Swiss came from a set down to beat Tomas Berdych 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the Madrid final on Sunday, his fourth title of the year and a third in the Spanish capital that put him level on 20 Masters titles with Nadal.

Roger Federer fought back - from a set down to beat - Tomas Berdych in Madrid Open.

Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka in Madrid Open 2012- Video Highlights

Watch Sunday's final highlights from the Mutua Madrid Open, featuring Serena Williams defeating Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 and capturing her 1st Madrid Open title of her career.

The American, No. 9 in the WTA Tour rankings, beat Belarus’s Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 to collect a second straight clay- court title after winning in Charleston last month.

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Serena Williams reflects on winning her 41st carrer WTA singles title at the Mutua Madrid Open on Sunday after defeating World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka.

Cedric Bozeman is Brgy. Ginebra's Import for Governor's Cup 2012

Watch-out for Cedric Bozeman as Brgy. Ginebra's Import for Governor's Cup 2012.

Cedric Bozeman attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana alongside Jamal Sampson and USC Heisman Trophy winner, Matt Leinart. He was a member of the high school's top-ranked Mater Dei Monarchs basketball team and later became a UCLA Bruin after high school. Cedric Bozeman was not drafted in the NBA, but found his way into the league through the Atlanta Hawks where he averaged 1.1 points in 23 games with five starts before being waived in January 2007.

Soon thereafter he was quickly picked up by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the NBA D-League. Bozeman went overseas to play for the Belgium-based Telindus Oostende basketball club and averaged 4.6 points per game over ten games. The former Bruin went on to play another season in Europe, this time with the Polish Czarni Słupsk club during the 2007–08 season. source wikipedia

Video- Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley- HBO Face Off

Watch Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley- HBO Face Off. Manny Pacquiao rumbles with Tim Bradley on June 9 in Las Vegas with a victory likely setting him up for a fourth fight with Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez in November in case Floyd Mayweather Jr. continues to play hardball.

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PBA- RSJ vs. Veterans All Stars- Dance Video

Among the biggest highlights of the match between  RSJ All Stars vs. Veterans were the respective dance entrances of the teams. RSJ came out rocking the shades, and danced to the LMFAO hit “Party Rock Anthem”. Not to be outdone, the Veterans came out with hoods over their heads, before revealing their zombie makeup to dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”.

James Yap won Most Valuable Player honors, marking his second such award in eight days after winning the top plum last Sunday in the Commissioner’s Cup finals.

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Donnie Nietes vs. Felipe Saguero Live and Replay Schedule

Watch Donnie Nietes vs. Felipe Saguero Live and Replay Schedule. Pinoy Pride, Donnie “Ahas” Nietes will defend his newly won WBO light flyweight title against Mexico’s Felipe Salguero at the Resorts World Hotel & Casino near the Manila International Airport on June 2.

Pinoy Pride 14: Night of Champions presents Donnie Nietes vs. Felipe Saguero on June 3, Sun at 9:55 a.m.  (Jun 2, 2012 9:00 PM EDT) on ABS-CBN Ch. 2 and 1:30 p.m. on Studio 23.

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Donnie Nietes vs Felipe Salguero (TBA)

Jun 2, 2012 9:00 PM EDT
Resorts World Hotel and Casino - Pasay, Philippines

Video- Miami Heat defeated Indiana Pacers, 95-86, in Game 1 of NBA Playooffs Semifinals-EC

NBA Playoffs Update: Miami Heat defeated Indiana Pacers, 95-86, in Game 1 of their Best-of-Seven Eastern Conference Semfinals. Miami leads series, 1-0.

The Miami Heat defeated the Indiana Pacers 95-86 Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at AmericanAirlines Arena!

Forward LeBron James scored a game-high 32 points while Dwyane Wade added 29 points and four assists!

Video- KG Canaleta won his fifth title in the PBA Slam Dunk contest

KG Canaleta of Brgy. Ginebra,  won his fifth title in the PBA Slam Dunk contest  facing a tough challenge with B-MEG high-flyer JC Intal in the finals.Needing a perfect score to best former teammate JC Intal, Canaleta leaped over three men, with the one closest to the rim being 6'9" Meralco Bolt Asi Taulava, to clinch the dunk title anew. On his previous dunk, he had jumped over one person, but saw fit to up the ante with the win on the line.

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Video- LeBron James wins his 3rd MVP Title

Miami Heat, LeBron James wins his 3rd MVP Title, Kevin Durant finished second, Chris Paul on the third place and L.A. Lakers, Kobe Bryant finished 4th on the votings.

According to the report, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press that James will be announced Saturday as this year's winner of the league's top individual honor, and that he'll be formally presented with the trophy by Commissioner David Stern on Sunday afternoon before Miami hosts Indiana in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series.

James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances from 2006 through 2010. In 2007, the Cavaliers advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, but lost to the San Antonio Spurs. In 2011, James and the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finalsbut lost to the Dallas Mavericks. James has been a member of the USA national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and gold at the 2008 Olympics.

Watch LeBron James wins the Kia Most Valuable Player Award!

Video- Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 1- 2012 NBA Eastern Semifinals

NBA Playoffs Update: Boston Celtics defeated Philadelphia 76ers, 92-91, in Game 1 of their best of seven series for the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Boston Celtics lead series, 1-0.

Watch Game 1 : Philadelphia 76ers 91 - 92 Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Semi-Final Highlights. video credit:NewNBACircle

LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets, Game 7- 2012 NBA Playoffs Video Highlights

NBA Playoffs Update: LA Lakers defeated Denver Nuggets, 96-87, in Game 7 of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. Lakers win series, 4-3, and will next face Oklahona City Thunder on Semifinals of the Western Conference.

Meanwhile, Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named on Saturday (Sunday, PHL time) as the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2011-12 season, cementing his place among the game's greatest players. While L.A.Lakers, Kobe Bryant finished 4th on votings.

Lakers vs. Nuggets - FULL HIGHLIGHTS GAME RECAP || NBA Playoffs 2012 Game 7.Pau Gasol comes up huge for the Lakers with 23 points, 17 rebounds and the lakers win game 7 and will face the thunder in round 2.

Shakey's V-League 2012 Live Streaming Online

Watch Shakey's V-League 2012 Live Streaming Online, the premiere volleyball league in the Philippines. AKTV is now the new home for the V-League.

The Shakey's V-League is an intercollegiate women's volleyball league in the Philippines formed in 2004 under the management group led by former PBA commissioner Jun Bernardino and pizza company Shakey's. Jun Bernandino invited his fellow Ateneo alumni Moying Martelino, Tony Boy Liao, Ricky Palou and Jun Jun Capistrano in the 2nd conference of the 1st season to be included in governing the Shakey's V-League.

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2012 NBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS SCHEDULE- PHILIPPINE TIME

Here's 2012 NBA PLAYOFFS EASTERN AND WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS SCHEDULE- PHILIPPINE TIME. The 2012 NBA Playoffs is being telecast on ABS-CBN and Studio 23 with Live and Replay Schedules.

2012 NBA PLAYOFFS EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS SCHEDULE (ADJUSTED TO PHILIPPINE TIME):

#2 Miami vs. #3 Indiana
Game 1 - Mon May 14, Indiana at Miami, 3:30 a.m.
Game 2 - Wed May 16, Indiana at Miami, 7 a.m.
Game 3 - Fri May 18, Miami at Indiana, TBD
Game 4 - Mon May 21, Miami at Indiana, 3:30 a.m.
Game 5 * Wed May 23, Indiana at Miami, TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 25, Miami at Indiana TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 27, Indiana at Miami, TBD


#5 Boston vs. #8 Philadelphia
Game 1 - Sun May 13, Philadelphia at Boston, 8 a.m.
Game 2 - Tue May 15, Philadelphia at Boston, 7 a.m.
Game 3 - Thurs May 17, Boston at Philadelphia, 7 a.m.
Game 4 - Sat May 19, Boston at Philadelphia, TBD
Game 5 * Tue May 22, Philadelphia at Boston, TBD
Game 6 * Thurs May 24, Boston at Philadelphia, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 27, Philadelphia at Boston,TBD


#2 OKC Thunder vs. #3 LA Lakers
Game 1 - Tues May 15, LA Lakers at OKC, 9:30 a.m.
Game 2 - Thurs May 17, LA Lakers at OKC, 9:30 a.m.
Game 3 - Sat May 19, OKC at LA Lakers, 10:30 a.m.
Game 4 - Sun May 20, OKC at LA Lakers, 10:30 a.m.
Game 5 * Tue May 22, LA Lakers at OKC, TBD
Game 6 * Thurs May 24, OKC at LA Lakers, TBD
Game 7 * Mon May 28, LA Lakers at OKC, TBD

#1 San Antonio Spurs vs. #5 LA Clippers
Game 1 - Wed May 16, LA Clippers at San Antonio, 9:30 a.m.
Game 2 - Fri May 18, LA Clippers at San Antonio, 9:30 a.m.
Game 3 - Sun May 20, San Antonio at LA Clippers, 3:30 a.m.
Game 4 - Mon May 21, San Antonio at LA Clippers, 10:30 a.m.
Game 5 * Wed May 23, LA Clippers at San Antonio, TBD
Game 6 * Sat May 26, San Antonio at LA Clippers, TBD
Game 7 * Mon May 28, LA Clippers at San Antonio, TBD
TBD - To be determined

*If necessary

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Video- Justin Gatlin wins 100m at Qatar Diamond League beating Powell

Watch Justin Gatlin wins 100m at Qatar Diamond League beating Powell. American sprinter Justin Gatlin beats rival Asafa Powell by just 0.01s over 100m in the season's first Diamond League meeting in Qatar.

Jamaican, Asafa Powell was hoping for a win in Doha as he continues his preparations for London 2012, but Gatlin got the better of him on the track with a time of 9.87s.

Video- Djokovic defeated by Tipsarevic in Madrid Open 2012

Novak Djokovic loses to Janko Tipsarevic in Madrid Open ,  7-6 (2), 6-3.  Nadal lost to Fernando Verdasco on Thursday. Afterward, theSpaniard said he wouldn't return to the tournament unless it reverts to red clay. Djokovic described the new surface as slipped and said he will not play again in Blue Clay court.

Watch Janko Tipsarevic defeated world number 1, Novak Djokovic by 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 in Quarter-Final match of ATP Mutua Madrid Open 2012.

Seventh seed Janko Tipsarevic talks about his 7-6(2), 6-3 win over defending champion Novak Djokovic on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open. Video credit:atpworldtour.

Video- Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Clippers, 90-88, in Game 6- NBA Playoffs 2012

NBA Playoffs Update: Memphis Grizzlies defeated LA Clippers, 90-88, in Game 6 to tied the series  in 3-3.   

Game 6 Highlights will be posted here once it becomes available online.

Meanwhile, here's Game 5 : LA Clippers 80 - 92 Memphis Grizzlies NBA Playoffs First-Round Highlights

Greats vs. Stalwarts Legends Game- - Obstacle Challenge and 3 Point Shootout Live Update and Results

Watch Greats vs. Stalwarts Legends Game!

The Greats take on the Stalwarts on May 11 before the other Obstacle Challenge and Slam Dunk Contest. The three-point shootout and All-Star Game will be held on May 13.

Rain or Shine swingman Jeff Chan will be teaming up with playing coach Allan Caidic in the PBA Stalwarts squad that would go up against the PBA Greats selection.

The Greats will be bannered by four-time Most Valuable Player Alvin Patrimonio, Jojo Lastimosa, Olsen Racela Racela, Danny Ildefonso (Petron), Danny Seigle (Barako Bull), Willie Miller (Barako Bull), Sol Mercado (Meralco), Mike Cortez (Barangay Ginebra), Joseph Yeo (Petron) and KG Canaleta (Ginebra).

Live Update:

• Obstacle challenge participants: Duncil, Tenorio, Miller, Labagala, Villanueva, Ross, Cabagnot, Casio, Lee
• Jonas Villanueva defends his Obstacle Challenge crown for the third straight time.
• Three-point shootout participants: Ritualo, Miller, Canaleta, Macapagal, Lassiter, David, Chan, Baguio, Urbiztondo.
• Canaleta, Urbiztondo, Lassiter and Macapagal advance to the 3-pt shootout final round
• Mark Macapagal retains Three-point shootout crown
• Meralco sharpshooter Mark Macapagal and B-MEG court general Jonas Villanueva each won their third straight titles in separate events Friday at the All-Star Weekend in Laoag City.
• Greats edge Stalwarts, 143-139
• Best player: Ato Agustin - 19 pts

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