New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony took some time off from getting ready for his third trip to the Olympics to host a 30-minute live chat Monday night via USTREAM.

Anthony's prediction for the London Games: "Gold medal for sure," adding that a silver medal would be a "failure" and that Spain will be Team USA's biggest competition. He said his own "modern Dream Team" would feature -- among others -- himself, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard and Blake Griffin and that he's "working on getting his number [15] retired" at Syracuse.

On the NBA side, Anthony said the Knicks need to "get guys back healthy" in order to improve next season and that "bringing in Jason Kidd and Marcus Camby will help us win a championship."


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Sometimes you can get tired by just watching the action, as evidenced by this latest "Run Your City -- Game on, World" spot on YouTube. Note the "Professional athlete, do not attempt" disclaimer. Nice touch:




There were home runs and tweets flying out of Kauffman Stadium Monday, with #HRDerby a trending topic worldwide all evening.

#respect RT @MLB: Hail to the #HRDerby Prince. twitter.com/MLB/status/222…

— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) July 10, 2012

Cano, the AL Home Run Derby team captain, was a popular theme after failing to homer once in his 10 attempts in the first round. The Yankees second baseman was booed early and often by the Kansas City crowd after snubbing hometown favorite Billy Butler.

I can't believe I have so many fans in KC lol smh can't win them all *kanye shrug*

— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) July 10, 2012

Fielder, who also won it with the Brewers in 2009, became the first player to win the Derby title in both leagues. This time, he beat Jose Bautista 12-7 in the championship round:

What a night gave it my all but fell a little short. Thanks to the fans you were great and congrats to Prince he put on a show #HRDerby

— Jose Bautista(@JoeyBats19) July 10, 2012

The potential Dwight Howard trade isn't the only thing cooking up with the Orlando Magic these days. Magic center/forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis was a judge on the Food Network's "Iron Chef" this week, tasting some strip steak offered by Iron Chef Bobby Flay and challenger Joe Isadori.

S/O to the @FoodNetwork & @IronChefAmerica.. #Ayo #AyoBaby #AYONATION

— Glen Davis (@iambigbaby11) July 9, 2012

Miami running back Reggie Bush proved once and for all that he indeed has wings:

Just finished flying in the Red Bull plane with Hannes Arch! We hit 7 G's and no I did not pass out! Lol!instagr.am/p/M353SkMnFK/

— Reggie Bush (@reggie_bush) July 9, 2012

From Reggie_Bush22 via Instagram


And PGA star Bubba Watson is going Hollywood this week:

The @jayleno show Tuesday night & the @ESPYS Wednesday night!! #Hollywood

— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) July 9, 2012

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