The wing of the San Antonio Spurs Kawhi Leonard was elected for the second consecutive year the best defender in the NBA, announced the American basketball league on Monday.
Leonard was elected by a jury of 130 journalists and received 547 points, ahead of Draymond Green (Golden State, 421 pts) and Hassan Whiteside (Miami, 83 pts).
Leonard, 24, finished the regular season with averages of 21.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
"This season, I made great effort to be aggressive from the start. We work very defense, we are very focused on that during matches and show this season," he celebrated the wing.
The San Antonio Spurs, who held the best regular season in their history (67 wins and 15 losses), have the best defense in the competition.
Leonard is the first player from the pivot Dwight Howard to win the best defender award for two consecutive years. Howard, at the time the player Orlando Magic, received the award three times follow him, in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
marți, 19 aprilie 2016
Raul wants to see Atletico and Real Madrid in the Champions League
The season finale will be spectacular for Spanish football, either in the national championship or the Champions League.
In the domestic event, the defeat of Barcelona to Valencia on Sunday (17), made with Atletico Madrid equaled the Catalans in the points lead. Furthermore, the US is only one point of finishers.
In the Champions League, the duo of Madrid fight for places in the big decision scheduled for Milan. Idol of the Santiago Bernabeu team, Raúl González want to see the European end of 2014 repeated.
"I hope to see the Spanish teams in the final, because it is the best for the Liga BBVA. Bayern Munich and Manchester City are two good teams, but my wish is that the final Lisbon repeat in Milan, "he said at an event of the Laureus Foundation.
Eternal 7 shirt of Real Madrid also talked about the chances of the Blancos in La Liga. According to the former striker, a possible reaction towards the title would not have many similarities to what happened in 2007 when the meringues were trained by Italian Fabio Capello.
"This championship is very different to 2007, and can not be compared because they are three teams fighting for the title. I expect a great end to the best league in the world, "said Raúl.
In the domestic event, the defeat of Barcelona to Valencia on Sunday (17), made with Atletico Madrid equaled the Catalans in the points lead. Furthermore, the US is only one point of finishers.
In the Champions League, the duo of Madrid fight for places in the big decision scheduled for Milan. Idol of the Santiago Bernabeu team, Raúl González want to see the European end of 2014 repeated.
"I hope to see the Spanish teams in the final, because it is the best for the Liga BBVA. Bayern Munich and Manchester City are two good teams, but my wish is that the final Lisbon repeat in Milan, "he said at an event of the Laureus Foundation.
Eternal 7 shirt of Real Madrid also talked about the chances of the Blancos in La Liga. According to the former striker, a possible reaction towards the title would not have many similarities to what happened in 2007 when the meringues were trained by Italian Fabio Capello.
"This championship is very different to 2007, and can not be compared because they are three teams fighting for the title. I expect a great end to the best league in the world, "said Raúl.
Avai wins 1st in returno; Figueirense stumbles and away from the second position
After seven straight defeats in the Santa Catarina Championship Avai won his first victory on Monday in the penultimate round of returno before the Palhoça-SC Guarani. The victory, secured with Iury goal in the first half, did not take the torch of the team, but starts the zero in terms of the points in the table.
Since the arrival of coach Silas, who replaced Gilson Kleina, Avai had not emplacado. And before an audience of just over three thousand people tonight boy fell to Iury give the victory to Leo.
In the last round of returno, Avai can get rid of the flashlight in the event of victory in the direct duel against Inter Lages-SC, which has only two more points in the table.
Already Figueirense rival after suffering to mark with Dodo, former Atletico-MG, let the victory escape in stoppage time. The score after 44 minutes was still celebrated as Jean Carlos tied the game 48 minutes into the game, the last bid.
The game - the worst campaign in the second round of the Santa Catarina did not seem to shake the confidence of Avai indoors. Before the Guarani of Palhoça-SC, on Monday, the commanded Silas gave shows will have three minutes.
The network even got to swing, but the trembling of the auxiliary flag contained the souls of the fans who attended the Ressacada Stadium despite the downswing experienced by staff. Iury was released by John Philip and scored on goalkeeper out in an irregular position.
The fifth was the turn of Romulo. The striker gave first crossing Lovat, and despite the plastically beautiful movement, the beats kick ready miscalculated threw the ball over the opponent's goal. At eight, Avai only did not score because Thiago Rodrigues defended the shot from William.
But the eleven had no way. After a header from William hit the defense, the ball fell to clean Iury, which markup free kicked open the scoring in favor of the hosts. The partial victory did not accommodate the Lion, who followed pressing in search of an even greater advantage.
Since the arrival of coach Silas, who replaced Gilson Kleina, Avai had not emplacado. And before an audience of just over three thousand people tonight boy fell to Iury give the victory to Leo.
In the last round of returno, Avai can get rid of the flashlight in the event of victory in the direct duel against Inter Lages-SC, which has only two more points in the table.
Already Figueirense rival after suffering to mark with Dodo, former Atletico-MG, let the victory escape in stoppage time. The score after 44 minutes was still celebrated as Jean Carlos tied the game 48 minutes into the game, the last bid.
The game - the worst campaign in the second round of the Santa Catarina did not seem to shake the confidence of Avai indoors. Before the Guarani of Palhoça-SC, on Monday, the commanded Silas gave shows will have three minutes.
The network even got to swing, but the trembling of the auxiliary flag contained the souls of the fans who attended the Ressacada Stadium despite the downswing experienced by staff. Iury was released by John Philip and scored on goalkeeper out in an irregular position.
The fifth was the turn of Romulo. The striker gave first crossing Lovat, and despite the plastically beautiful movement, the beats kick ready miscalculated threw the ball over the opponent's goal. At eight, Avai only did not score because Thiago Rodrigues defended the shot from William.
But the eleven had no way. After a header from William hit the defense, the ball fell to clean Iury, which markup free kicked open the scoring in favor of the hosts. The partial victory did not accommodate the Lion, who followed pressing in search of an even greater advantage.
Rumors: Barcelona Fagner notes to succeed Daniel Alves
Out of the Champions League, and under pressure in the final stretch of the season, the Barcelona already makes reassessments about their future, including activity in the summer market. With the Brazilian Daniel Alves receiving criticism, and an increasingly advanced age, the right side remains one of the most discussed points of recent times. And another brasuca would be in the plans of the Catalans.
According to Mauro Naves reporter's information, the TV Globo , the Blaugranas were watching the side Fagner, of Corinthians, who has been impressing positively since last season, but has not yet received chances in the Brazilian national team. Also according to the professional, the 26 - year is considered a possible booking at the Nou Camp, although no dealings has been opened with the Paulistas yet.
Unveiled by Corinthians itself, Fagner had two spells at European football: in 2007, when he defended the PSV, the Netherlands, and in 2012, when he moved to Wolfsburg, Germany, after good pass by Vasco.
About to turn 32 years, eight of them from Barca, Daniel now has competition from Aleix Vidal, while coach Luis Enrique also opt for Sergi Roberto half on the side sometimes.
According to Mauro Naves reporter's information, the TV Globo , the Blaugranas were watching the side Fagner, of Corinthians, who has been impressing positively since last season, but has not yet received chances in the Brazilian national team. Also according to the professional, the 26 - year is considered a possible booking at the Nou Camp, although no dealings has been opened with the Paulistas yet.
Unveiled by Corinthians itself, Fagner had two spells at European football: in 2007, when he defended the PSV, the Netherlands, and in 2012, when he moved to Wolfsburg, Germany, after good pass by Vasco.
About to turn 32 years, eight of them from Barca, Daniel now has competition from Aleix Vidal, while coach Luis Enrique also opt for Sergi Roberto half on the side sometimes.
Flavia Saraiva shine and conquer gold in soil test event
Brazilian gymnast Flavia Saraiva shone late on Monday in the Olympic Arena in Rio de Janeiro. In the contest of artistic gymnastics test event for the Olympic Games in 2016, the youth of 16 years old and 1.35m tall had a flawless presentation and won the gold medal in the soil.
Relying on the waiver of athletes as the Romanian Catalina Ponor and Diana Bulimar, and the Swiss Giulia Steingruber, the Brazilian showed his favoritism and with a safe presentation, won 14,400 points and secured the gold medal. Larissa Miller, of Austria, won the silver with 13.700 and the German Leah Griesser completed the podium, with 13,566. Also representing Brazil , Daniele Hypolito finished in sixth place with 12,566 points.
Earlier, Flavia Saraiva had won the silver medal on the balance beam. Competing with the Dutch twins Flavinha reached 14.733 points and finished second. Sanne Wevers, current world vice-champion, took gold, reaching 14,800 points, while Lieke Wevers closed the podium with 14,366. Another Brazilian to reach the final, Jade Barbosa was in eighth place with 12,066 points.
Relying on the waiver of athletes as the Romanian Catalina Ponor and Diana Bulimar, and the Swiss Giulia Steingruber, the Brazilian showed his favoritism and with a safe presentation, won 14,400 points and secured the gold medal. Larissa Miller, of Austria, won the silver with 13.700 and the German Leah Griesser completed the podium, with 13,566. Also representing Brazil , Daniele Hypolito finished in sixth place with 12,566 points.
Earlier, Flavia Saraiva had won the silver medal on the balance beam. Competing with the Dutch twins Flavinha reached 14.733 points and finished second. Sanne Wevers, current world vice-champion, took gold, reaching 14,800 points, while Lieke Wevers closed the podium with 14,366. Another Brazilian to reach the final, Jade Barbosa was in eighth place with 12,066 points.
Vila Nova ties with Goiás, and a finalist for the decision is open
The game between Vila Nova and Goias, valid for one of the semifinals of Goiano Championship ended in a draw on Monday. In a day and unusual time for football games, the classic goiano ended tied at 1-1 in the Serra Dourada stadium.
Postponed due to the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, which passed the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate on Sunday, the game leaves open the finalist of the state.
If on one side the modest Anapolis-GO opened advantage over Atletico-GO, by winning 1-0 the starting way, the definition of the winner between Vila Nova and Goias will only come out in the deciding game, scheduled for Sunday. Once you enter the field, both teams will know the final duel, since Annapolis and Atletico-GO play on Saturday.
The game - Even with Vila Nova sending the game in the Serra Dourada stadium that is also often used by Goiás, the Esmeraldino was not coy and decided of the letters in the first minutes. Despite the advances, the goal kick that startled the crowd came from the red side.
14 minutes Vila Nova startled goalkeeper Renan with Frontini striker's shot, who has had spells at Sao Paulo football for Marília and Ponte Preta.
At 21, Goiás has to face with Anderson Salles. The defender headed the cross and saw his shot go close to the post. The next minute, the Esmeraldino returned to trouble the rival defense, but Wagner had his shot blocked by appointment.
The score went from zero to 29, with Anderson's goal. The player Vila appeared on the shores of the namesake Anderson Salles and conferred on Renan back foot. The player of Vila Nova still got a bloody nose in shock after the goal, but soon returned to the field.
When the game was already heading to the break, the referee called a penalty in favor of Goiás after 43 minutes. Wagner received assistance from Carlos Eduardo, who won the marking in the area, and try to follow up bid eventually overthrown by Douglas Assis.
In the collection, the Raffhael Lucas striker showed confidence to risk the quick stop and secure the tie. The goalkeeper Wagner to hit the corner, but did not reach the ball.
In the second half, the Vila Nova wasted at least two chances to come away with the victory. At eight, Roger lost in an unbelievable bid, under the crossbar. The goalkeeper Renan gave rebound after the kick Robston and not only deplored the failure because Roger made a mistake even worse.
Postponed due to the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, which passed the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate on Sunday, the game leaves open the finalist of the state.
If on one side the modest Anapolis-GO opened advantage over Atletico-GO, by winning 1-0 the starting way, the definition of the winner between Vila Nova and Goias will only come out in the deciding game, scheduled for Sunday. Once you enter the field, both teams will know the final duel, since Annapolis and Atletico-GO play on Saturday.
The game - Even with Vila Nova sending the game in the Serra Dourada stadium that is also often used by Goiás, the Esmeraldino was not coy and decided of the letters in the first minutes. Despite the advances, the goal kick that startled the crowd came from the red side.
14 minutes Vila Nova startled goalkeeper Renan with Frontini striker's shot, who has had spells at Sao Paulo football for Marília and Ponte Preta.
At 21, Goiás has to face with Anderson Salles. The defender headed the cross and saw his shot go close to the post. The next minute, the Esmeraldino returned to trouble the rival defense, but Wagner had his shot blocked by appointment.
The score went from zero to 29, with Anderson's goal. The player Vila appeared on the shores of the namesake Anderson Salles and conferred on Renan back foot. The player of Vila Nova still got a bloody nose in shock after the goal, but soon returned to the field.
When the game was already heading to the break, the referee called a penalty in favor of Goiás after 43 minutes. Wagner received assistance from Carlos Eduardo, who won the marking in the area, and try to follow up bid eventually overthrown by Douglas Assis.
In the collection, the Raffhael Lucas striker showed confidence to risk the quick stop and secure the tie. The goalkeeper Wagner to hit the corner, but did not reach the ball.
In the second half, the Vila Nova wasted at least two chances to come away with the victory. At eight, Roger lost in an unbelievable bid, under the crossbar. The goalkeeper Renan gave rebound after the kick Robston and not only deplored the failure because Roger made a mistake even worse.
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