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Cam Newton

Written by artistspotlight / Football, Sports / February 07, 2016
Cam Newton
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton takes on Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning today in the Super Bowl.  The young is coming in, and Manning Perhaps on his way out. The age difference in the match up between Cam Newton 26 and Peyton Manning 39 is the biggest ever in Super Bowl history.
There is a lot riding on Super Bowl 50 Carolina is favored by 6 points.
 Newton told reporters Tuesday “I don’t even want to touch on the subject of black quarterback because I believe this game is bigger than black white or even green,” he said in San Jose, California.
We limit ourselves when “We label ourselves.” If the Panthers win Newton will be the only the player in NFL  history to win both the Heisman Trophy and the Superbowl MVP.
Cam Newton

Cam Newton, Quaterback

Peyton Manning

Written by artistspotlight / Football, Sports / February 04, 2016
Peyton Manning
Come Sunday, all eyes will be glued to the screen as Denver and Carolina battle it out in the Super Bowl.
And, in particular, many will be watching  Peyton Manning in what is very much believed to be his swan song — his final goodbye to the sport he has loved and cherished and excelled in.
The 39-year-old Peyton Manning is widely expected to retire after Sunday — win or lose.
But regardless of what occurs, the Denver quarterback is already regarded as one of the greats of the sport.
“Peyton Manning has a few things left to accomplish” before he retires, his father, Archie, recently told “http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_29019102/special-season-many-reasons“
And winning the Super Bowl this Sunday appears to be paramount.
Manning is on the fence whether retirement beckons.
“I haven’t made up my mind,” Manning said. “But I don’t see myself knowing that until after the season. … I kind of stay in the moment and focus on the task at hand and just deal with this week. That’s what I’ve done all season. … I think, had I been thinking about things past that, it would’ve affected me. And so it’s really served me well until this point and I’m going to stick with that for one more week.”
This will be his fourth career Super Bowl as he vies for his second victory and his legacy, regardless of the result, will be etched in history.
 Peyton Manning

 

Stephen Curry

Written by artistspotlight / NBA, Sports / December 31, 2015
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Stephen Curry named AP Male Athlete of the Year
On Saturday December 26, 2015 . In the past calendar year, he’s become the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, led the Warriors to their first championship since 1975 and then, improbably, improved. The version of Stephen Curry we’ve seen in the past few months has been demonstrably better than last season, which is the biggest reason for Golden State’s historic 28-1 start.

From the Associated Press:

Curry finished first in a vote by U.S. editors and news directors, with the results released Saturday. He joined LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird as the only basketball players to win the honor in the 85 years of the award. Curry beat out golfer Jordan Spieth, who won two majors, and American Pharoah, who became the first horse since 1978 to win the Triple Crown.

Stephen Curry MVP 2015

Stephen Curry MVP 2015


While American Pharoah got three more first-place votes than Curry’s 24, Stephen Curry appeared on 86 percent of the 82 ballots that ranked the top five candidates. More than one-third of the voters left American Pharoah off their list. “That’s a real honor,” Curry said. “I’m appreciative of that acknowledgement because it’s across all different sports. … It’s pretty cool.” … “Steph actually looks different,” ESPN analyst Jalen Rose said. “Like the best player in the league usually is also physically opposing — 6-6 plus, scowl on his face, menacing. With the attitude that we appreciated because like a Michael Jordan or Shaquille O’Neal, or Kobe Bryant, you know, just a cutthroat nature. Steph allows us into his living room. We see him on a national stage be a son, a dad, a husband, a father, a brother. And he does all of it while continuing to improve.” Ironically, the news was announced at the same time that Curry’s influence on young basketball players has become a topic of discussion.  -By James Herbert / NBA writer

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Kobe Bryant

Written by artistspotlight / NBA, Sports / December 07, 2015
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Kobe Bryant to retire after 2015-16: ‘This season is all I have left to give’

Bryant has finally confirmed what had been widely assumed: the 2015-16 season will be the final act of his legendary NBA career. “This season is all I have left to give,” the Los Angeles Lakers legend wrote in a poem addressed to the game of basketball on The Players’ Tribune on Sunday. “My heart can take the pounding,”  Kobe Bryant wrote in the poem, entitled “Dear Basketball.” “My mind can handle the grind. But my body knows it’s time to say goodbye. And that’s OK. I’m ready to let you go.” to retire after 2015-16: ‘This season is all I have left to give’

Kobe Bryant Retires 2016

Kobe Bryant Retires 2016

Kobe Bryant has finally confirmed what had been widely assumed: the 2015-16 season will be the final act of his legendary NBA career. “This season is all I have left to give,” the Los Angeles Lakers legend wrote in a poem addressed to the game of basketball on The Players’ Tribune on Sunday. “My heart can take the pounding,” Bryant wrote in the poem, entitled “Dear Basketball.” “My mind can handle the grind. But my body knows it’s time to say goodbye. And that’s OK. I’m ready to let you go.”

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Russell Wilson

Written by artistspotlight / Sports / December 07, 2015
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Russell Wilson NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks Wilson played college football for the University of Wisconsin during the 2011 season, in which he set the single season FBS record for passing efficiency (191.8) and led the team to a Big Ten title and the 2012 Rose Bowl.

Russell Wilson was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 12th pick in the third round (75th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. In 2012 he tied Peyton Manning’s record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie (26) and was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. In 2013, he led the Seahawks to its first ever Super Bowl victory, and in 2014, led them to a second straight Super Bowl berth.

Russell Wilson has won more games (42) than any other NFL quarterback in his first three seasons, and is currently the second highest rated NFL passer of all time behind Aaron Rodgers. On July 31, 2015, Wilson signed a four-year, contract extension with the Seahawks, making him at the time the second highest paid player in the NFL. http://www.nfl.com

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Russell Wilson

Lydia Ko

Written by artistspotlight / Sports / June 17, 2015
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Lydia Ko is a young woman paving the way and inspiring others with her extraordinary journey.

Lydia Ko may have just lost her No 1 ranking in women’s golf, but let’s not forget: She’s only 19 and has achieved more than not only most of us, but also her peers.

Hailing from New Zealand, Lydia Ko became the No. 1 ranked woman professional golfer on February 2, 2015 at age 17, making her the youngest player of either gender to be ranked No. 1 in professional golf.

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And she is growing up before our very own eyes: The now 18-year-old recently swapped specs for contact lenses, a new hair style among other things, and she is coming into her own.

The makeover hasn’t gone unnoticed.

“If Lydia Ko is trying to make a statement – ‘I’m not a kid anymore and I mean business’ – it’s working!” website golf.com wrote.

But she’s not losing her professional focus by an means.

Ko recently described what she does during her downtime.

“After my golf, I like to come back and watch TV and just relax. That’s probably the best part of my day, no stress. I relax and chill out,” she said.

Ko, who now lives in Orlando, Florida, added: “Most of my friends from the States are the tournament players. Sometimes we go out to dinner or watch a movie, or go to Universal Studios.”

Follow Lydia Ko on Instagram @lydsko