UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar returned last week to defend his title and got a submission out of Shane Carwin in the second round of the UFC 116 that was held at Las Vegas. On the other hand he would be facing an emerging WWE star Velasquez who has to his credit a perfect 8-0 record. He knocked out Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in February at UFC 110.

There is no doubt that the scheduled Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez fight is being looked forward to by many fans of both the fighters. The last week’s performance of Lesnar has increased the expectation of his fans all the more. Lesnar endured multiple rounds against Carwin last week and although Carwin tried to win by going for his opponent’s red zone in the very first week, the latter fought till the end and went for an arm-triangle choke. Many analysts feel that Lesnar has that strength that can defeat any fighter as they point out that he has a combination of strength and speed that is unique. However, Velasquez has also a remarkable speed and is known to put to use varied techniques that might ask for a submission from the World champion.

Besides Nelson Mandela 15other African heads of state, including the Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and the Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki shall join President Jacob Zuma at the closing ceremony of the Fifa World Cup. Similar to the opening ceremony of the World Cup, Colombian pop star Shakira shall have one and all swing into the tunes of world Cup anthem”Waka Waka.” Accompanying her will be hundreds of others South African dancers and musicians who were present at the first day of the World Cup.

Morgan Freeman who pulled out an Oscar nominee for his portrayal of former president Nelson Mandela in the movie “Invictus” shall be flying to South Africa to watch the finals. However, some of the close sources of the former President told the media that the 91 year old President might not make it to the finals owing to his health. Joseph Blatter who happens to be the president of world football body FIFA said that he really hope that the greatest statesman of the country is able to make it to the finals of the event.

Klose Scores A Brace

Perhaps that is trash talk owing to the fact that these Germans were too mighty for Maradona’s boys. What’s more disappointing was the Argentines who never seemed to have taken the grip of the game, not even for a single minute. However, Lionel Messi repetitively forwarded passes which could have been turned into goals with players in their position. As a matter of fact, Messi again proved that one doesn’t need to score goals to be sublime. The Argentine football god Diego Maradona gave completely liberty to talisman Lionel Messi in the Saturday match who seemed to be the only one who matched the speed play of the Germans unlike his team members. But that couldn’t stop Miroslav Klose scoring a brace along with Arne Friedrich and Thomas Mueller. As for Messi, this is the second instance when he had been a witness to the loss of his team; the first being the 2006 world cup quarterfinals. Back in those days ex- coach Jose Pekerman kept the 23 year old in the bench as he sat through the whole match. However, Lionel Messi had great expectations from this world cup which are now shattered with Argentina’s loss.

Diego Maradona Comforts Lionel Messi After The Defeat

As he left the field dejected, one could see his wet eyes and indeed he bursted into tears in the dressing room.  Diego Maradona said Messi played a “great World Cup” and gave everything for his country. “To see Messi cry in the dressing room, whoever says that he doesn’t feel pride for his shirt is stupid,” Maradona told the media in the post-match meet.

Dutch Players Celebrates Victory

JULY2, (PRINTWORDS NEWS)- Gloomy faces, wet eyes and a lingering aftermath of defeat– to sum up we have a glamor party that went bad. Real Bad. Brazil is out of the Fifa World Cup 2010 as they lost to Netherlands by 2-1. Following the defeat, Brazilian coach Dunga took the entire blame for defeat on him.

A own goal in the second-half of the match from Felipe Melo canceled Robinho’s opener before Wesley Sneijder’s header in the 68th-minute sealed the fate of Brazil in Port Elizabeth. Dunga told the media that as long as he stays the coach of the team he is responsible for any win or defeat that the team witness. Dunga, succeeded the long time coach Carlos Alberto Parreira in the year of 2006. The coach had told the media that he would have stepped down from the post of Brazilian coach even if Brazil wins the world cup this year.

Kaka Leaves The Ground After The Loss

In is own words. “We knew when I started that I would be here for four years”.The 1994 world cup winner also added “It’s sad, it’s difficult, nobody prepares to lose.” Julio Cesar was coming out of his line for the ball which made space for a lot of hustling in the Brazilian nets.

The Dutch got a huge support from their fans who drummed and sang until the team clinched their victory and took the control of the entire match.

Mike Miller who had enjoyed the title of being the NBA rookie of the year had played for Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards. He had always been a key player in the teams he had played and last year in the Washington Wizards he made a mark with his three-pointer shots. His addition to the Los Angeles Lakers therefore will benefit the team undoubtedly.

With an average of 10.9 points along with 50 percent shooting from the field and above 40% shooting from the 3-pointer range for his team last year it seems that he would be a worthy player for the Los Angeles Lakers who have an otherwise weak outside stroke area. Some reports claim that the star player of the Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant is eager to play with Mike Miller.

While some reports claim that Mike Miller had been provided with a deadline of Thursday night to accept or reject the offer of the Los Angeles Lakers, till now nothing has been heard from the player’s side. In a recent telephonic interview Mike Miller had said to media source that he has not ruled out the consideration to return to the Washington Wizards.

Germany are in high spirits after crushing the English side 4-1 and will look to continue the momentum. For Argentina the 3-1 win against Mexico have given them the confidence they need to reach the finals. though the teams can be called evenly matched they have somewhat different styles of play. The Argentinian coach Diego Maradona said that he was aware of the difference between Germany and Mexico and was hoping to filed the right players to beat them. In-form striker Carlos Tevez however chose to play mind games against the Germans by saying that he was more afraid of the Mexicans who play better football according to him.

German coach Joachim Loew on said in an interview that he was happy with his sides performance and felt that the win against England had given them the needed confidence. He was also appreciative of the attacking capability of the Argentinians which he said was not just dependent on Lionel Messi. He too chose to play the mind game saying that they have found weaknesses the Argentinian side but said that he will keep the information for his players only.

The deal however is yet to be finalized as it is waiting for the commissioner’s approval. The Manager Bruce Bochy reportedly informed Bengie Molina after the team landed in Denver on Wednesday night. The 35 year old veteran catcher was seen hugging his teammates and then heading to the same hotel. In a statement he said that nothing is official yet as it is waiting the approval of the commissioner. He also added that the Manager Bruce Bochy has said that if he does not hear anything by the time of the upcoming he should go top the field.

Bengie Molina has spent three and a half seasons with the San Francisco Giants. His leadership skills and talent has been recognized by the team which is evident from the fact that he received the Willie Mac Award twice. He was miscast in the clean up spot in 2008 and 2009 and yet he did not complain. At the start of his career, Bengie Molina was regarded as a ‘good glove, no hit’ catcher but later he developed as a free swinging power hitter. His slugging percentage however dropped from .442 to .332 recently which can be called one of the reasons of the San Francisco Giants letting go of him.

The New Jersey Nets’ President Rod Thorn said that this years NBA Free agency bidding is something that has never happened before. He said that though there have been big time free agents before, there have not been so many teams trying to woo them. David Kahn of Minnesota Timberwolves said that the teams are no more in control. He said that there are just too many teams with room and too many fine players out there to be taken. He called for a ‘nimble’ approach and said that teams might have to change course if necessary.

Apart from LeBron James, another upcoming star who is expected to hit the $13 million per year mark in contracts. He is a restricted free agent with the Memphis Grizzlies and earned $4.4 last year. With an average of 6 rebounds per game and 4 years experience, he might just be under the radar of most teams. The teams and the players are now locked in combat to sign the best possible deal on July 8.

July 1, (PRINTWORDS NEWS) The former Baltimore Ravens quarterback and present Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller will marry his girlfriend the former Miss California USA 2009 Carrie Prejean on this Friday, July 2, 2010. A reputed media source has reported that the former beauty queen has told that she is all set to marry her boyfriend this summer. However, both Kyle Boller or Carrie Prejean has not said anything in public.

The quarterback of Orleans Raiders met Carrie Prejean last July at The Grande Del Mar racing track and began dating since then. The couple got engaged this February 7 and announced that they will marry soon. The news has brought a wave of happiness for family and friends of the couple. Though the couple has not announced anything in public but reportedly they will marry at the Grand Del Mart Hotel in San Diego where very close family members and friends will be invited. An employee of The Grand Del Mart Hotel has said that the couple has booked a bunch of rooms in the hotel for their guests and the total decoration of the marriage looks grand and lavish.

Kyle Boller was previously linked with actress Tara Raid but after last July both Kyle Boller and Carrie Prejean were seen to together and on February they got engaged. The couple recently was photographed together in a reputed magazine where both of them were in a swimming pool. The beautiful Carrie Prejean came to the limelight when she answered Perez Hilton’s question in a beauty pageant about same sex marriage saying in that she believed that a marriage can only happen between a man and a woman. She was awarded the crown, however later it was taken away from her due to a breach of contract. The fans of the couple expects them to declare their marriage news to the public.

Las Vegas police Lt. Dennis Flynn said to media sources that the woman started performing CPR immediately after taking the boy out of the hot tub. The paramedics were called immediately after the discovery that rushed the child to the hospital but failed to revive him back to life. “It appears that it’s just a complete tragedy… It only takes a brief minute for someone to take their eye off the child” said Lt. Dennis.

As the news of the death of the son of Randall Cunningham spread, church members where Randall works as a pastor came together to pray for the soul of the deceased. One of the members of the church who goes by the name of Miss Happy told to media sources, “We know healing is going to take time. We ask that everyone pray for the family. It hurts. It hurts.” The lady also added that the two-year-old was a boy who “touched the lives of anybody who stood there and watched him”. “He’s one of those little kids like, ‘I’ll take you home with me’ ” she maintained.