James, Cavs Sweep Raptors to Make Conference Finals
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SECTION B CLASSIFIEDS • CARTOONS • ALOHA TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018 BRIEFS & MORE ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ LeBroom: James, Cavs sweep C M Y K Raptors to make conference fi nals CLEVELAND (AP) — us,” Valanciuas said. “That’s Once the sweeping was done, about it. It was the mental stuff, LeBron James peeled off his not the basketball stuff that hurt jersey and headed toward the us the most. It’s not like we locker room. He stopped on the didn’t want to (win). We wanted way to share a moment with his to, but I think it was the frustra- two sons, who held basketballs tion. We just lost our head.” Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James blows kisses as he walks o the oor a er a 128-93 victory while patiently waiting to take Cleveland’s back in the East over the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playo series, Monday, some shots. fi nals again despite a turbulent May 7, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony James hugged his kids and regular season and a bumpy rubbed their heads. He treated start to the playoffs after the the Toronto Raptors the same Pacers pushed the Cavs to the way. brink of elimination. Gazprom International Child’s play. James arrived at Quicken James ended Toronto’s Loans Arena three hours before season for the third straight tip-off wearing a baseball cap season with a second consecu- that said: “Don’t Trip.” If the paves road to Russia for tive four-game sweep as Cavs message was directed at his advanced to the Eastern Con- teammates, they got it. ference fi nals for the fourth year The Cavs didn’t stumble and two American Samoan kids in a row with a 128-93 win in had one of their best all-around Game 4 on Monday night. games of these playoffs after James fi nished with 29 so many tight ones. They won American Samoa — May 7, 2018 — The Forum, which will see participants discussing points, 11 assists and spent Games 1 and 3 over Toronto 2018 Football for Friendship (F4F) program how to promote the program’s core values of some of the fi nal 7:38 dancing by a combined three points, is transforming a FIFA World Cup dream into friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devo- near the bench during Cleve- needing a buzzer-beater to out- reality for Fa’afetai Kaleopa and Johnica Collins, tion, victory, traditions and honor. The program land’s 10th straight playoff win last the Raptors on Saturday two youngsters selected to fl y to Russia on an all- concludes with all F4F participants attending over Toronto, which changed night. expenses paid trip to represent American Samoa the opening match of the FIFA World Cup on 14 its system, its roster and its There was no need for such at the F4F program. June 2018 as hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia approach but still can’t beat the heroics and for a change, James, F4F is an annual International Children’s at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. game’s best player. who came in averaging 41.7 social program organized by Gazprom, an inter- More than 5,000 media outlets worldwide will Pushed to the max for seven minutes per game in the post- national company supporting global social proj- cover the program, which is considered a unique games by Indiana in the fi rst season, had plenty of help. All ects and setting new standards in relation to educational program by the United Nations. The round, the Cavs took care of fi ve Cleveland starters scored social policy. Football for Friendship International Children’s Toronto quickly — again. in double fi gures and Love con- Taking place in Moscow, Russia on June 8-15 Press Centre, consisting of 12-year-old journal- “They were a well-balanced, tinued his spring rebirth after ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the aim of the ists from the 211 countries and regions repre- put-together team this year,” struggling against the physical program is to promote essential values embodied sented, will report their own F4F stories which James said, praising a team he Pacers. by football with the younger generation such as will be beamed around the world. has tormented. “They’ve built a The contributions from respect for other cultures and nationalities as well This opportunity is the result of the Football C M very good team that can succeed Cleveland’s supporting cast as equality. Federation American Samoa’s global football Y K in the postseason. I felt coming came two days after “Saturday Kaleopa will represent American Samoa, as partnership with Football for Friendship (RUS), into the series this would be a Night Live” poked fun at the a player while Collins will attend as a young Lengo Football Academy (AUS), Reagan Mil- tough challenge for us.” team in a skit entitled “The journalist, giving the country a presence ahead stein Foundation (AUS) and Football Music Cul- Turns out, the Raptors still Other Cavaliers,” which didn’t of the FIFA World Cup despite the national team ture (AUS/NZ). weren’t good enough. air but went viral on social failing to qualify for the tournament. They will Kevin Milstein, the founder of Reagan Mil- Kevin Love added 23 points media. join 12-year-old football players and journalists stein Foundation, said: “For over seven years, the and J.R. Smith 15 for the Cavs, “From Game 1, they were from 211 countries and regions during the 8-day Reagan Milstein Foundation has been building who can now rest while waiting wonderful,” James said of his program. relationships with the Football Associations for the Boston-Philadelphia teammates. In 2018, 147 new countries and regions will across the South Pacifi c. Now, Football for semifi nal series to end. “I was horrible in Game 1 take part in the F4F program, which translates Friendship, through Lengo Football Academy, Jonas Valanciunas scored 18 and they picked it up for me. So to 3,700 people aged between 12 to 16 years old have open the doors of opportunity for children and Kyle Lowry had 10 assists I tried to follow their lead going having participated in the program over the past across this vast area of the world.” to lead the exasperated Raptors. into Game 2 and all the way fi ve years. A total of 32 International Teams Senator Faiivae Iuli Alex Godinet, President Toronto’s frustration hit its peak through Game 4.” of Friendship will compete at the Football for of the Football Federation American Samoa late in the third when All-Star Cleveland took control with Friendship World Championship on 12 June said, “Johnica Collins and Fa’afetai Kaleopa will DeMar DeRozan was ejected a 12-0 run over the fi nal 2:12 of 2018. In the days leading up to the tournament, remember this experience of going to Russia for for a fl agrant foul. the fi rst half. each player will be trained by young coaches the rest of their lives, and we are sure that when There will be no historic The Cavs didn’t let up, who are football players ranging between 14 they tell their friends, it will have the potential to comeback. Of the 130 teams to pushing their lead to 30 as their to 16 years of age from various countries. The bring in more new faces from this age group into take a 3-0, all of them have won fans fi nally got a chance to relax championship and training sessions will form the our grassroots and youth programs.” the series. and start making plans for the majority of the program in addition to the 2018 Keep up to date with the journey by following “They wanted it more than next round. International Football for Friendship Children’s (Continued on page B4) Page B2 samoa news, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 PRINTER FOR RENT! WIRELESS / COPY / PRINTER / FAX / SCANNER FOR FAST, UNLIMITED PRINTING, GREAT FOR COMMERCIAL USE FREE INK We sell good quality HP Officejet Pro 8610 printing paper. $70 Monthly Payment Premium Printing Paper Ream $3.95 Case $38.95 Double A Printing Paper Ream $4.75 Case $43.95 O&O INC. 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