BASKETBALL
In the night from Sunday to Monday launched long-awaited overseas season in the National Basketball Association, which was almost canceled because of the lockout.
In America, has not forgotten the wonderful finale last season, in which the "Dallas" sensationally defeated "Miami" (4-2). And "Hit" uses the first opportunity for revenge. Players 'Dallas', it seems, has not departed from the world title celebrations, starting this ugly fight. Maybe Dirk Nowitzki and the company does not believe that season, which might well not take place, has already started. But the fact remains - the star, "Miami" on all counts and replays principal opponent in the first match of the league declares ambitions. We must understand that this is only start of the season. But now note that the defeat of the "Dallas" underscores a flaw in the selection policy - no decent beginners. It was interesting to watch and the state of LeBron James and Chris Bosh, as well as the best athlete in Germany - Dirk Nowitzki. But again, in a single game of global findings do not need.
At the opening of the season in Dallas, took the floor greeting the league commissioner David Stern and ... was booed by local fans. Fans of basketball have not forgiven him long pause in the league, which, as many believe, has happened because of the NBA boss. However, Stern skillfully wriggled out of adversity. He quickly moved on last year's championship theme "Dallas", announcing the raising of the flag of the club with the names of all those involved in the success sezone-2010/11 under the arches of American Airlines Center. In my opinion, the whistle to the Stern explained by bad press about him this summer. Personally, I appreciate his work as very good. For nearly 30 years, he headed the league, the NBA made a great deal.
Carmelo Anthony, of course, the main star of the day. Indeed, thanks to his 37 points and 8 rebounds main sensation was born on the opening of the season - "New York" beat "Boston", which is one of the favorites of the tournament. However, the sniper's debut season in the execution of James should not be underestimated. That's his game stopped defending champion NBA - "Dallas". To be honest, I do not like this couple. I always say that basketball - a game for smart, but these two - the exception. But they are fantastically gifted physically. LeBron generally created for the sport. Carmelo modest, but it is also okay. In addition, both excellent basic technique - make the ball all they want, and a great feeling of the ball - roll chic. They are fully able to collect on all the individual titles of two of the NBA. Another question - if they can help their teams win the trophy ...
RUMORS AROUND: Dwight Howard
Where have just not sent home star "Orlando" Dwight Howard, but still central Florida. Rumors of his possible move to the "Lakers" outraged vice-president, "Los Angeles" Jim Bass. "Where do these come from gossip? - He was distressed to read about a possible exchange of Howard on his two stars - for Gasol and Andrew Baynum. - Should be a fool to give these guys for one Howard! ". Here in the press, we add new content - Howard in "Chicago"! Stands on its hind legs German industrial concern Adidas. Manufacturer of sportswear to anything, to Howard, who is facing the company, played with another "person of the company" - Derrick Rose. As a result, Dwight is still in "Orlando", but remains a major newsmaker start of the season. In summer 2012 Howard completed a contract with "Orlando". He, of course, the guy windy, but a few times I heard his statement, saying, I do not want to stay in Orlando, I want to play as a team, which will claim the title. It is clear that the demand for better centering league high. Just not everyone can afford it. You have to understand that poskromnevshy ceiling of salaries in the NBA will not allow anyone to buy it, have to change accordingly. And not just change, but so that the budgeted amount freed $ 25 million - that is how much to pay Howard a year. For this guy have to give three good basketball players. But would, say, a bunch of Howard - Bryant, "Lakers' victorious? It is not known, because basketball is played five on five ...
ACT-DAY TRAFFIC: arrange a Durant Oklahoma
Quite a stir in Oklahoma gave the main star of the eponymous club - Kevin Durant. With the help of Twitter, he launched a campaign to free distribution of sneakers. And Kevin has decided to soriginalnichat. On his web page he wrote that he would distribute shoes in four different places in the city. The player running around in a van and in the same tweet pointed out exactly where the action takes place. As a result, half the city was paralyzed by traffic jams. It is not surprising that Durant has more than one million (!) Subscribers on Twitter. Share and 30 points Kevin helped him "Oklahoma" to win the opening match against the "Orlando" - 97:89. I am for such actions, but against the traffic jams. In Moscow, had it just has not passed. If, however, seriously, it's a great idea. Maybe soon in Europe and something like that would be. After all, from the moment that started direct contact of Europeans with the NBA, but it's 1987, we are moving in the footsteps of the Americans. Everything they come up, sooner or later there with us.
RUGBY
Top scorer Wilkinson will no longer play for England
World Rugby player Jonny Wilkinson made a decision that will no longer play for England.
Wilkinson is the best scorer in the history of England, for which he has played since 1998. In 2003, thanks to a brilliant game, Wilkinson won the English Cup, held in Australia.
Total midfielder had 91 for the national team match.
Recall that at club level, the 32-year-old Wilkinson in 2009 in favor of the French club, "Toulon", before he had at home in the United States defended the colors of "Newcastle".
