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  • 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs’ quarterfinals set

    The 2024 BAL Playoffs quarterfinal matchups have been set as Tunisia’s US Monastir defeated Angola’s Petro de Luanda 70-67, thanks to Firas Lahyani’s spectacular buzzer-beater from behind-the-arc, and Senegal’s AS Douanes beat Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers 63-57.

    [/media-credit] Firas Lahyani #23 of the US Monastir hits the game winning shot during the game against the Petroleos De Luanda during the 2024 Basketball Africa League Playoffs on May 25, 2024 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda

    Lahyani added nine rebounds, George Williams finished with 17 points and Chris Crawford dished out 11 assists for Monastir. It was Monastir’s fourth straight win this season, after they started their Sahara Conference campaign with three consecutive losses earlier this month. They outrebounded Petro 44-39, but ended the game with 15 turnovers and will look to get more organized offensively ahead of their quarterfinal against Rivers Hoopers tomorrow.

    Nicholas Faust scored 12 for Petro, Childe Dundao added 11 points and Yannick Moreira finished with nine points and five rebounds, as they look to face AS Douanes tomorrow.

    In yesterday’s second game, Abdoulaye Harouna led Douanes with 16 points, with Madut Akec recording 13 points and eight rebounds. Douanes were outrebounded 48-56 by the Hoopers, but were more disciplined with the ball, limiting their turnovers to 10, compared to the Hoopers’ 22.

    David Ike led the Hoopers with 11 points, but it was a dreadful night for both teams as they struggled to find the net throughout the night.

    The quarterfinals get underway this afternoon, with Al Ahly Ly taking on the defending champion Egypt’s Al Ahly at 2:30 PM CAT, while FUS Rabat will take on Cape Town Tigers at 5:30 PM CAT at BK Arena.

  • Coca-Cola Releases ‘The World Is Ours’ By Aloe Blacc x David Correy For Brand’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Campaign

    Aloe Blacc, David Correy And Wisin Perform At The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour By Coca-Cola In Los Angeles

    Coca-Cola has joined forces with internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc, to launch ‘The World is Ours’ – a mash up of a newly written and recorded Aloe Blacc song combined with lyrics and sounds from the original version of ‘The World Is Ours’ by David Correy and Monobloco.

    The beat for ‘The World is Ours’ by Aloe Blacc x David Correy captures the spirit and excitement of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ and host country, Brazil, while the lyrics express messages of inclusivity, celebration and happiness as told through the Coca-Cola 2014 FIFA World Cup™ campaign, The World’s Cup. ‘The World is Ours’ by Aloe Blacc x David Correy is available on iTunes here and on Spotify here.

    Aloe Blacc said, “The passion behind my music comes from a desire to make people dance, smile and sing. I take inspiration from all genres of music and my style is pretty diverse. Working on this anthem has given me the opportunity to fuse the sounds of Brazil with different musical influences. ‘The World is Ours’ captures everything that music should be – inclusive, exciting and uplifting.”

    Director of Global Entertainment Marketing at The Coca-Cola Company, Joe Belliotti, said, “’The World is Ours’ started as a Brazilian song with the beats and sounds of Brazil and then travelled around the world where artists and remixers added local languages, sounds and instruments. We were looking for a global artist that would bring another perspective, with integrity and authenticity, and that is exactly what Aloe did. We’re delighted to be partnering with Aloe Blacc to help us bring the story of The World’s Cup to life through music.”

    The song has been travelling as part of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, gathering the vocals of local artists from all around the globe. As the song visited each market, local artists were able to put their own spin on the track, creating duet versions featuring lyrics sung in their native language. With twenty-four local versions, covering over 175 markets, ‘The World is Ours’ is the anthem for the Coca-Cola 2014 FIFA World Cup™ campaign.

    On the global collaboration, Belliotti said, “This song has more stamps in its passport than any other song out there. Our ambition for “The World Is Ours” has always been to bring the sounds of Brazil to the world and in return, the sounds of the world back to Brazil. We wanted to capture the spirit of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in this music – this is everyone’s cup, wherever you are, whoever you support.”

    ‘The World is Ours’ by Aloe Blacc x David Correy is included on “One Love, One Rhythm: The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Album” to be released by Sony Music Entertainment globally on May 13th. Behind the vocals of Brazilian-American artist David Correy, the song was penned by world-class songwriting/producer team Rock Mafia, co-produced by Brazilian-born, legendary collaborator Mario Caldato Jr. and features the rhythmic samba, baile funk and technobgrega beats of Brazilian percussion band Monobloco. This cultural mix captures the inclusive spirit of The World’s Cup campaign.

    Correy, the voice behind ‘The World is Ours’, was born into poverty in Recife, Brazil. Adopted at the age of two, Correy discovered a talent for music that has helped him overcome his early challenges. After a difficult start to life, his adoptive parents encouraged his passion for music. Having ventured on a musical journey of his own, Correy has since gained a dedicated fan base with his voice, inspiring story and relentless optimism.

    On his partnership with Coca-Cola, Correy said, “Teaming up with Coca-Cola on this inspiring piece of music for the FIFA World Cup™ album is an unbelievable turn of events. My upbringing has brought me so much diversity and music has allowed me to express my challenges and successes in a positive way. Through this incredible journey with Coca-Cola and ‘The World is Ours’, we have shared a message of hope and passion with the world.”

    Aloe Blacc and David Correy performed ‘The World is Ours’ by Aloe Blacc x David Correy live for the first time at the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour concert in Los Angeles on April 19th. They were joined on stage by Puerto Rican musician Wisin, who also contributed to the local version of the anthem in Mexico.

    Aloe Blacc’s latest album “Lift Your Spirit” is available for purchase on iTunes here featuring his single “The Man”.

  • Interview: Carmelo Anthony at AMC Empire 25 Theater

    Carmelo Anthony at A Very Melo Christmas
    Images: NaShish Scott

    On Friday, December 20, the Carmelo Anthony Foundation teamed up with Fox Home Entertainment to host a special screening of Big at the AMC Empire 25 Theater in Times Square. 250 deserving middle school students enjoyed the afternoon with refreshments, red carpet treatment and a movie.

    Possibly twice the age of most in attendance, this time A Very Melo Christmas celebrated Big’s 25th Anniversary release. All of the children looked happy and the New York Knicks Kids were exceptionally cute and talented.

    Carmelo Anthony with the kids

    Pop corn for the kids

    We had a minute to talk with Carmelo Anthony about how his foundation selects children, and the feeling that he gets when he sees the children smile:

    Esparo Voltaire, Jr. interviewing Carmelo Anthony

    We see that giving back is something that you like to do a lot. Specifically, around Thanksgiving you were at The Boys & Girls Club [giving away turkeys and packages], so how are these kids chosen?

    It’s different groups that we chose. You know, a lot of the times, we let the kids submit essays and then we’ll read the essays and things like that then, there’s a group that we select from that. Today, we have three different groups, so it’s all across the board. But regardless, I’m just here to have some fun. For me, just to get away from basketball for a day and just removing myself from that and just have fun with it.

    Carmelo Anthony at AMC Empire 25 Theater

    Carmelo Anthony with the kids, red carpet

    What’s the feeling that you get from seeing all of these kids smile?

    It’s inspiring to me. It’s motivating to me, to want to keep doing my day job, to the best of my ability. [Because I know it will motivate others.]

    Our Editor and team with Carmelo Anthony

    Evan Josloff with DUNK360

    Interview by Esparo Voltaire, Jr.

    For more Carmelo Anthony, just click here.

  • Interview: Carmelo Anthony at Madison Square Garden Boys & Girls Club

    Giving back in a big way

    Tavia Mapp and Carmelo Anthony
    Image: NaShish Scott for GrungeCake

    On Friday, November 15, we joined the long lost of media chosen to cover a great cause presented by Avon, Carmelo Anthony and his foundation, in which 800 Bronx area families (of about four persons) were given a week supply of food weighing 25 lbs., essentials weighing 10-lbs. and a turkey for Thanksgiving. If you’re wondered how the families were chosen: Feed The Children partnered with Madison Square Garden Boys & Girls Club to pre-identify families receiving the boxes. Click here to see lovely images of the event now.

    My best friend Tavia (shown in image taken by NaShish Scott) interviewed the professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony about the event, his organization and our company. Hear the audio clip powered by Audibase below:

    Did you know?

    More than one in four children living in New York City (30 percent) is considered impoverished. In fact, the number of children living in poverty in New York (900,626) could fill the Madison Square Garden more than 45 times.

    For more information about the event, just click here.

  • Interview: Carmelo Anthony at Madison Square Garden Boys & Girls Club

    Giving back in a big way

    Tavia Mapp and Carmelo Anthony
    Image: NaShish Scott for GrungeCake

    On Friday, November 15, we joined the long lost of media chosen to cover a great cause presented by Avon, Carmelo Anthony and his foundation, in which 800 Bronx area families (of about four persons) were given a week supply of food weighing 25 lbs., essentials weighing 10-lbs. and a turkey for Thanksgiving. If you’re wondered how the families were chosen: Feed The Children partnered with Madison Square Garden Boys & Girls Club to pre-identify families receiving the boxes. Click here to see lovely images of the event now.

    My best friend Tavia (shown in image taken by NaShish Scott) interviewed the professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony about the event, his organization and our company. Hear the audio clip powered by Audibase below:

    Did you know?

    More than one in four children living in New York City (30 percent) is considered impoverished. In fact, the number of children living in poverty in New York (900,626) could fill the Madison Square Garden more than 45 times.

    For more information about the event, just click here.

  • Carmelo Anthony Teams Up With Feed The Children

    Carmelo Anthony
    Image: Terry Richardson

    Feed The Children is partnering with Avon and professional basketball all-star Carmelo Anthony and the Carmelo Anthony Foundation to provide 800 families living in the Bronx with food, essentials and turkeys.

    This distribution is part of its ongoing commitment to help families recovering from Hurricane Sandy. Since Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast in 2012, Feed The Children has sent nearly three million pounds of food and essentials to help communities with recovery efforts.

    Feed The Children partner agency Madison Square Garden Boys & Girls Club has pre-identified families receiving the boxes. Each family will receive a 25-pound box of food and a 10-pound box of personal care items. The boxes are designed to help a family of four for up to one week.

    More than one in four children living in New York City (30 percent) is considered impoverished. In fact, the number of children living in poverty in New York (900,626) could fill the Madison Square Garden more than 45 times.

    [quote]We are so excited and proud to team with Carmelo Anthony and Avon,” said Kevin Hagan, CEO and President of Feed The Children. “There are families living in New York City who are still recovering from Hurricane Sandy and this distribution will help us fulfill our mission that no child or family should go to bed hungry.[/quote]

    Also on November 15, Carmelo Anthony and the Carmelo Anthony Foundation is sponsoring a food distribution in Baltimore, Maryland with Love Crowd Christian Light Church. Boxes of food and essentials will benefit 400 families in Carmelo’s hometown of Baltimore.

    For more Carmelo Anthony, just click here.

  • Monster Jam Annual Next Month at BB&T Center

    Monster Jam

    MetroPCS presents Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam will roll into BB&T Center on Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. This international racing series entertains more than four million fans annually, showing off its three main elements – the pit party, racing and freestyle!

    Monster Jam will blow South Floridians away with its best Summer Heat show yet where they’ll get to experience:

    • The Party in the Pits for fans to get up-close shots of the Monster Trucks and meet the drivers! Free pit passes will be available at local participating Advance Auto Parts retail stores starting Monday, July 29 while supplies last.
    • An amazing truck line up – six of the best monster trucks in the world will be riding on the wide open track inside the BB&T Center! US Hot Rod Association Monster Trucks include World Champion Grave Digger®, Monster Mutt, MaxD and much more!

    Approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.

    Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with adult tickets starting at $15 and $10 for kids (Ages 2-12). All seats are $2 more for adults and $1 more for kids on day of show. Additional fees may apply. The gates open at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 and 1p.m. and 6:30 p.m. respectively, on Saturday, Aug. 17. The pit party begins Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

    For more information on Monster Jam® visit www.monsterjam.com. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 31 at noon in the BB&T Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

    About Feld Motor Sports, Inc.

    Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit this site.

    About the United States Hot Rod Association®

    The United States Hot Rod Association® originated in 1978 as a sanctioning body for truck and tractor pulling events, later expanding to produce mud and sand drag racing. The USHRA® grew steadily and within its first decade emerged as the premier Monster Truck racing organization. Today the USHRA®, together with Feld Motor Sports, produces quality events and involves coordinating competition, defining regulations and technical requirements, setting safety standards and officiating at each event. Whether the USHRA® event entails Pro Race Trucks, QUAD WARS™, or Monster Trucks, you can be sure the event will be the highest quality show motor sports has to offer, creating unmatched excitement and spectacular memories.

     

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  • Photos: Stacy Keibler Joins Eddie Bauer at the Mountain Games in Vail

    Last week, Stacy Keibler attended the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, music, and the mountain lifestyle. Professional and amateur outdoor adventure athletes from the Vail Valley and around the world will converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail to compete in nine sports and 25 disciplines including: x-country, slopestyle and road cycling, freestyle, 8-Ball, sprint and extreme kayaking, raft cross, World Cup Bouldering, stand up paddle sprint and surf cross, as well as trail, mud and road running, dog comps and the Ultimate Mountain Challenge. In addition to the athletic events, the GoPro Mountain Games will include a mountain photography competition, adventure film school, film festival, an interactive exhibition and demo area, live music, and mountain lifestyle parties.

    *The Mountain Games are a project of the Vail Valley Foundation. All photos courtesy of Stacy Keibler and Eddie Bauer.

    Stacy Keibler at GoPro
    Stacy Keibler, former professional wrestler and valet, (WCW and WWE).
    Stacy speaking with Eddie Bauer guide Lel Tone after the stand up paddle boarding event.
    Stacy speaking with Eddie Bauer guide Lel Tone after the stand up paddle boarding event.
    Stacy Keibler gets snow cone.
    Stacy Keibler gets snow cone.
    Stacy at the Slackline World Championship
    Stacy at the Slackline World Championship.
    Stacy and her friend watching kids practice stand up paddle boarding at a demo pool.
    Stacy and her friend watching kids practice stand up paddle boarding at a demo pool.