After years of speculation, LeBron James finally made a decision on his future for the 2010-2011 season and beyond. He is playing in...Miami. Yes, the Miami Heat landed the top three stars who filed for free agency this year. James will join Dwyane Wade, who re-signed with the Heat, and Chris Bosh, a perennial All-Star.

This is not the first time that the New York Knicks got burned by the Heat. Back in the 1990s, former NY coach Pat Riley left the team for Miami. This set off a huge rivalry that resulted in playoff brawls and unprecedented upsets. Since the Knicks downfall last decade along with the reorganization of the divisions, the intensity has dissipated.

Despite not getting James, the Knicks did not come away empty-handed. The acquisition of Amar'e Stoudemire might give the team some much needed hope for the future. Stoudemire, who signed a 5-year, $100 million contract, is considered to be a more explosive player than David Lee, who was part of a sign-and-trade deal to Golden State for Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf, and Kelenna Azubuike. Lee will get $80 million over six years.

Sayreville Gladiators CC vs. Dominica United CC played at Kennedy Park

SGCC won the match by 16 runs, great all-round performance by Sushanth Subhas Konda 60 runs and 4 wkts. SGCC won the toss and elected to bat made 232 runs for 10 wkts in 37.2 overs with Rushi A min 72 runs, Sushanth Subhas Konda 60 runs and Bodhayan Sharma 34 runs, bowling for DUCC skipper Ernie Vidal 8-0-36-4, Duane George 6-0-32-2 and Balty Watts 5.5-0-28-2. In reply DUCC made 216 runs for 10 wkts in 38.1 overs with Jason Parillon 40 runs which included 7(4) & 1(6), Duane George 31 runs, Bobby Cuffy 35 runs and Grayston Pacquette 25 runs which included 6(4), bowling for SGCC Sushanth Subhas Konda 6-0-40-4, Anand Churi 8-0-36-3 and Praveen Reddy 4-0-33-2.

 

There has been a huge mass of anticipation that has built up for over two years now. No, it is not the new Twilight film, but NBA Free Agency.

Now that July 1 has come, many premier stars are on the open market, and teams all across the association are looking to go from mediocre to mainstream with a signature on the dotted line. While several stars opted out of current deals to improve their chances at winning the NBA finals, the collective bargaining agreement will also soon expire. A new CBA would most likely result in reduced salaries, and maybe even another lockout. The last occurrence of this was back in late 1998 and went into 1999, resulting in an abbreviated season.

 

IRVINGTON – At 6'6'' and more than 250 pounds, Polish boxer Tomasz Adamek towers over his competition. But last week, instead of facing off an opponent, Adamek made an appearance in Irvington to inspire the city's youth.

Adamek came to Irvington June 2 to teach children about discipline and is scheduled to fight Michael Grant August 21 in a 12-round heavyweight bout at the Prudential Center in Newark.