Darrell Rovell from NBC Sports has the amount that HBO Sports got in pay-per-view buys for the Mayweather-Cotto Fight. He also compares it to what Mayweather/De La Hoya made. * This amount only includes PPV buys – nothing else like merchandise sales, sponsors, etc….
MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Miami’s LeBron James will be announced Saturday as the NBA’s MVP, the third time he’s won the award in the past four seasons.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the results have not been released. James is expected to be presented with the trophy Sunday by Commissioner David Stern before Miami hosts Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Indiana.
James will become the eighth player to win the award at least three times, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Moses Malone.
He’ll be the first to win as a member of the Heat. James’ previous MVP awards in 2009 and 2010 came when he played for Cleveland.
LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr.improved to 43-0 with a unanimous decision over Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto (37-3) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand.
Will Floyd fight Manny Pacquiao next?
Volvo is betting on Linsanity. Jeremy Lin, guard for the New York Knicks, has reportedly signed a global endorsement contract with the Swedish manufacturer. Lin is “expected to help in the marketing efforts of Volvo in several international markets,” as well as aid Volvo in making inroads with “younger and performance-oriented customers.”
Who will make the final four this year?
Wilt Chamberlain set the single-game scoring record in the National Basketball Association (NBA) by scoring 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169–147 win over the New York Knicks on March 2, 1962, at Hershey Sports Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is widely considered one of the greatest records in basketball. Chamberlain set five other league records that game including most free throws made, a notable achievement for the poor free throw shooter. The teams broke the record for most combined points in a game (316). That season, Chamberlain averaged a record 50.4 points per game, and he had broken the NBA single-game scoring record (71) earlier in the season in December with 78 points. Read More
This press conference was held in PUERTO RICO today and Floyd Mayweather says, “Floyd Is Not A Cheater Like Antonio Margarito Or Manny Pacquiao”
A video from last summer’s Drew League has surfaced with Kobe talking on camera about a “list”. Kobe talks with former NBA baller Marcus Banks. He tells him to “repeat the list” and lists the top 3 players of all time. He names himself in that list, but guess where he puts himself?
In unrelated news, Kobe Bryant is the all time leading scorer in NBA All-Star games surpassing Michael Jordan. Read More
Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer who turned 70 last month, celebrated his birthday Saturday night with a cast of pop stars and sports icons at a Las Vegas gala to raise money for the battle against neurological disorders. More pics after the jump. Read More
The Greatest Basketball Player of All Time turns 49 Today! Happy Born Day MJ! [more pics and video after the jump]
Jordan is an active entrepreneur and his Jordan brand generates up to $1 Billion annually for Nike.
NBA website states, “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.” Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was considered instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. Read More
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Lil Wayne drops his third installment of the Weezy Sports Network. More videos after the jump.
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