UPDATE: Shawn Marion and Boris Diaw sat out this game and the Suns simply could not pull it together to set the record against the 76ers. I could not watch the game but been reading about it and it sounds like the Suns just didn’t have it tonight. In the words of Coach D’Antoni we just ran out of luck tonight.

The game is at University of Phoenix Stadium here in Glendale. I have not been able to see the stadium first hand although I have seen just about every tv show made about it. We are going with several guys from our soccer team, even getting a little early to do some tailgating before the game kicks off. Univision and ESPN2 are both television the game which has been sold out for a few days now.

update: the final score does not really reflect what went on inside the field. Both teams seemed a little unsettled, playing the game with more strength than skill and letting scoring opportunities go (especially Mexico!). We had great seats, just a few rows up from the pitch. There were a lot more American supporters than one would’ve imagined for a Mexico game on the west coast, overall there were about 63,000 in attendance supporting their colors.

So Mexico did not look all that great and once again the speed of the American’s was a factor, especially up front with Donovan creating dangerous opportunities with his runs. Mexico created a lot of opportunities and once would say they dominated the game. However, possession time does not win games and the US put away the chances they had — by the way, what a great assist by the ref on the second goal. We’ll see what Hugo brings to the table once his teaching/learning process starts to sit in with the players. For now, it was great to be able to watch these two teams in our backyard.

On the positive side, coach D’Antoni was selected to coach the Western division all stars validating the great work the coaching staff have done over the last few years. All of this as the Suns surpass the Dallas Mavs for the best record in the league and attempting to win their 16th game in a row, twice this season, against the Bucks

I know anytime players are selected for these kind of positions by fans, the results are not going to be true to reality but its frustrating to see the Suns not be rewarded for their hard work. A lot of people are fans of the NBA once again because of the Suns and the fun they bring back to the game, count me as a member of such club. Since Yao is hurt, the Commissioner will select his replacement and hopefully Nash or Stoudemire will be rewarded even though both of them will most likely go as reserves anyway.

update: the Suns defeated the Bucks and have now own 16 games in a row and remain the club with the best record in the league. Their last game of the current road trip extravaganza is Sunday against the Cavs on national television. Don’t miss the game on ABC at 1pm ET.

The Bears – Colts game really does not sound all that great since I am not a fan of the Colts and it is hard to rally behind Rex Grossman not knowing which version will show up to the game. Best play of the day had to be Reggie Bush’s catch and run for a touchdown, specially with that move he made on the sideline to get past the Bear’s last man.

So who is it going to win? I would like to see Chicago win it but Indi has been very consistent on both sides of the ball so I could see them being favorites by a few points.

This weekend also marks one year since we ran the P.F. Changs marathon and half-marathon. A few friends are participating this year but unfortunately the tournament does not allow me/us to go cheer them on. However, the sunday schedule allow us to meet up with them for lunch and celebrate their accomplishment without feeling the pain of running the miles.

The only bad thing about this weekend, at least Saturday, is the weather forecast. We have a cold front moving in which is cooling down the whole state and will make for a very chilly Saturday morning game. At least it appears as though rain will not be a factor so we just need to bundle up.

update: well the tournament didn’t quite go like we expected as far as results goes. At least I got the temperature thing correct and it was cold, apparently the coldest Phoenix has been in sixteen years. As far as the team goes, we tied our first two games and lost our third game against a team we’ll see again in league play. Instead of playing on the semi-finals on Monday morning, we had to play Sunday night and settle for our only win of the tournament on the consolation game against a team from New Mexico. At least, the tournament gives us a few games to work out the kinks before league season starts next week.

We kept expecting OSU to spark its offense after a couple of defensive stops but that never happen. The Gators were the better team tonight and they deserve to be called Champions, despite all of the great side stories and effort from the OSU players. Florida had more speed and desire tonight and just seemed like they had a better game plan.

Another season is over, a new team is crowned, let the BCS controversy talk and the countdown for the next season begin!

Guadalajara reach the final of the Apertura championship! Chivas is celebrating its 100th year of existence, what a better way to celebrate than by lifting the title.

udpate: Chivas Campeon! El Rebaño logro su onceava estrella y ahora es el equipo Mexicano con mas titulos en su vitrina. Chivas vencio al Tocula 2-1 en casa propia.

We ended up winning the game with a last minute goal and earned our spot in the final. Unfortunately I am going to miss the game since we’ll be out of town but I am sure I won’t be missed!

Sunday morning, we played the first round of playoffs (or quarterfinals) and won our game 6-2. The game was much closer than you would believe from the score alone but United Serbs would not go away until the score was really out of their reach. We play the semifinal against a team that we have played against for a long time and we have a lot of history between us and you can count on a very close game. I believe the league’s champion will be the winner of this game. Hopefully I’ll have good news next week and we get to play one more game!