BoBA 2013 ISML Predictions: Amethyst Match Day 1

ARENA 01: Ayano Keiko (Silica) [Oshino Shinobu] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 02: Chitanda Eru [Kuroyukihime] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 03: Sanka Rea [Konoe Subaru] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 04: Kirishima Shōko [Nyarlathotep] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 05: [Kanzaki H. Aria] Misaki Mei by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 06: [Tōwa Erio] Takanashi Tōka by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 07: [Nōmi Kudryavka] Makise Kurisu by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 08: [Honma Meiko] Araragi Karen by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 09: Roromiya Karuta [Shirakiin Ririchiyo] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 10: [Hasegawa Kobato] Kirigaya Suguha by >=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 11: Araragi Tsukihi [Momo Belia Deviluke] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 12: [Takanashi Rikka] Yuzuriha Inori by >=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 13: [Aoyama Nanami] Yūki Mikan by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 14: Kashiwazaki Sena [Yūki Asuna] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 15: [Shiina Mashiro] Mikazuki Yozora by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 16: Akemi Homura [Yui] by >=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 17: [Kotegawa Yui] Kurasaki Fūko (Sky Raker) by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 18: Natsume Rin [Nibutani Shinka] by >=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 19: [Alphard Alshaya, Liang Qi] Kagura, Kanna by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Udder

ARENA 20: [Hirasawa Yui] Kuroi Mato by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 21: [Misaka Mikoto] Gokō Ruri (Kuroneko) by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 22: [Nymph] Hirasawa Ui by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 23: [Illyasviel von Einzbern] Iwasawa Masami by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 24: [C.C.] Tōsaka Rin by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 25: Sakagami Tomoyo [Konjiki no Yami] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 26: Sengoku Nadeko [Senjōgahara Hitagi] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 27: Last Order [Victorique de Blois] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 28: Furukawa Nagisa [Charlotte Dunois] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 29: Nakano Azusa [Shana] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 30: Fujibayashi Kyō [Louise Vallière] by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 31: [Eucliwood Hellscythe] Kōsaka Kirino by >=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 32: [Suzumiya Haruhi] Katsura Hinagiku by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 33: Akiyama Mio [Tachibana Kanade] by >=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 34: [Aisaka Taiga] Nakamura Yuri by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 35: Izumi Konata [Yui-nyan] by >=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 36: [Aragaki Ayase] Holo by >=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

ARENA 37: [Nagato Yuki] Saber by <=1000
Over/Under: 9000
Over

2013 NBA Playoffs: Conference Semifinal Matchups

Eastern Conference

Conference Semifinals



(1) Miami Heat vs. (5) Chicago Bulls
May 6
7:00 pm Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida TNT
May 8
7:00 pm Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida TNT
TBD
TBD Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls United Center, Chicago, Illinois TBD
TBD
TBD Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls United Center, Chicago, Illinois TBD
TBD
TBD Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat* American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida TBD
TBD
TBD Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls* United Center, Chicago, Illinois TBD
TBD
TBD Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat* American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida TBD




(2) New York Knicks vs. (3) Indiana Pacers
May 5
3:30 pm Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York ABC
May 7
7:00 pm Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York TNT
May 11
8:00 pm New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana ABC
TBD
TBD New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TBD
TBD
TBD Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks* Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York TBD
TBD
TBD New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers* Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TBD
TBD
TBD Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks* Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York TBD
Regular-season series
Tied 2-2 in the regular-season series:

November 18, 2012 Recap Indiana Pacers 76, New York Knicks 88 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
January 10, 2013 Recap New York Knicks 76, Indiana Pacers 81 Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
February 20, 2013 Recap New York Knicks 91, Indiana Pacers 125 Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
April 14, 2013 Recap Indiana Pacers 80, New York Knicks 90 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
Last Playoffs meeting: 2000 Eastern Conference Finals (Indiana won 4-2)


Western Conference

Conference Semifinals



(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (5) Memphis Grizzlies
May 5
1:00 pm Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ABC
May 7
9:30 pm Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma TNT
May 11
5:00 pm Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ESPN
TBD
TBD Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee TBD
TBD
TBD Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder* Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma TBD
TBD
TBD Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies* FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee TBD
TBD
TBD Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder* Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma TBD
Regular-season series
Memphis won 2–1 in the regular-season series:

November 14, 2012 Recap Memphis Grizzlies 107, Oklahoma City Thunder 97 Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
January 31, 2013 Recap Memphis Grizzlies 89, Oklahoma City Thunder 106 Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
March 20, 2013 Recap Oklahoma City Thunder 89, Memphis Grizzlies 90 FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
Last Playoffs meeting: 2011 Western Conference Semifinals (Oklahoma City won 4–3).



(2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Golden State Warriors
May 6
9:30 pm Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TNT
May 8
9:30 pm Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TNT
May 10
10:30 pm San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors Oracle Arena, Oakland, California ESPN
TBD
TBD San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors Oracle Arena, Oakland, California TBD
TBD
TBD Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs* AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TBD
TBD
TBD San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors* Oracle Arena, Oakland, California TBD
TBD
TBD Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs* AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TBD
Regular-season series
Tied 2–2 in the regular-season series:

January 18, 2013 Recap Golden State Warriors 88, San Antonio Spurs 95 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
February 22, 2013 Recap San Antonio Spurs 101, Golden State Warriors 107 OT Oracle Arena, Oakland, California
March 20, 2013 Recap Golden State Warriors 93, San Antonio Spurs 104 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
April 15, 2013 Recap San Antonio Spurs 106, Golden State Warriors 116 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California
Last Playoffs meeting: 1991 Western Conference First Round (Golden State won 3–1).

ISML 2013: Top 16, Stella Division

1. Kanade Tachibana

DEFENDING ISML CHAMPION

2013 ISML AQUAMARINE NECKLACE CHAMPION

2. Ruri Gokou

3. Taiga Aisaka

4. Kirino Kousaka

5. Mikoto Misaka

6. Mio Akiyama

7. Eucliwood Hellscythe

8. Azusa Nakano

9. Yuri Nakamura

10. Haruhi Suzumiya

11. Saber

12. Shana

13. Yui-nyan

14. Ayase Aragaki

2013 ISML AQUAMARINE BRACELET CHAMPION

15. Yuki Nagato

16. Yui Hirasawa

ISML 2013: Top 16, Nova Division

1. Kobato Hasegawa

2. Mashiro Shiina

3. Kuroyukihime

4. Asuna Yuuki

5. Rikka Takanashi

6. Eru Chitanda

7. Sena Kashiwazaki

8. Nanami Aoyama

9. Inori Yuzuriha

10. Shinka Nibutani

11. Kurisu Makise

12. Yui

13. Nyarlathotep

14. Momo Beila Deviluke

15. Karuta Roromiya

16. Yozora Mikazuki

ISML 2013: BoBA Tiara Odds, May 3, 2013

Bedlam on Baltic Avenue
2013 International Saimoe League Tiara Odds
As of 9:03 p.m. PT, May 3, 2013

Kanade Tachibana EVEN
Mashiro Shiina 5-4
Kobato Hasegawa 3-2
Ruri Gokou 2-1
Taiga Aisaka 5-2
Kuroyukihime 3-1
Kirino Kousaka 7-2
Asuna Yuuki 4-1
Rikka Takanashi 9-2
Mikoto Misaka 5-1
Eru Chitanda 11-2
Mio Akiyama 6-1
Eucliwood Hellscythe 13-2
Sena Kashiwasaki 7-1
Nanami Aoyama 15-2
Azusa Nakano 8-1
Yuri Nakamura 17-2
Inori Yuzurika 9-1
Shinka Nibutano 19-2
Haruhi Suzumiya 10-1
Kurisu Makise 11-1
Saber 12-1
Yui 13-1
Shana 14-1
Yui-nyan 15-1
Nyarlathotep 16-1
Momo Beila Devilule 17-1
Yuki Nagato 18-1
Yui Hirasawa 19-1
Karuta Roromiya 20-1
Yozora Mikazuki 21-1
Konjiki no Yami 22-1
Hinagiku Katsura 23-1
Touka Takanashi 24-1
Hitagi Senjougahara 25-1
Victorique de Blois 30-1
Nagisa Furukawa 31-1
Last Order 32-1
Mikan Yuuki 34-1
Rin Natsume 35-1
Erio Touwa 37-1
Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 40-1
Nymph 50-1
Ririchiyo Shirakiin 55-1
Shinobu Oshino 60-1
Noumi Kudrayvka 65-1
Tomoyo Sakagami 70-1
Aria Holmes Kanzaki 75-1
Suguha Kirigaya 80-1
Keiko Ayano 90-1
Mei Misaki 95-1
Shouko Kirishima 100-1
Homura Akemi 105-1
Kyou Fujibayashi 110-1
Mato Kuroi 120-1
Charlotte Dunois 125-1
Nadeko Sengoku 150-1
C.C. 175-1
Illyasviel von Einzbern 200-1
Masami Iwasawa 225-1
Subaru Konoe 250-1
Meiko Honma 275-1
Yui Kotegawa 300-1
Rea Sanka 400-1
Rin Tosaka 500-1
Karen Araragi 750-1
Tsukihi Araragi 750-1
Konata Izumi 1000-1
Holo 2500-1
Fuuko Kurasaki 5000-1

ISML 2013: Kanade has done it again!

ISML 2013: Kanade has done it again!
Tachibana defends Necklace, Ayase Aragaki takes Bracelet

By JR Salazar
May 3, 2013

There were no surprises in the 2013 International Saimoe League Aquamarine Necklace Match on Match Day 8 of the 2013 ISML Aquamarine Necklace Period. Kanade Tachibana, the defending champion, came into the match as a prohibitive favorite and took home top honors, winning 3,052 votes and a necklace score calculation of 66.546 to defend her Aquamarine Necklace.

"What a night for myself, my husband Yuzuru, my son Kazero, and all my friends here and around the world," Tachibana said at a press conference in Tokyo. "I don't think my Tiara defense is going to be a walk in the park, but I am pretty confident that at the very least, I'm hanging on to this necklace.

"To all the voters who supported me, we're just getting started. My goal is to make history and be the very first two-time International Saimoe League Champion. My detractors may say it's a tall, impossible task, but I say right back, when the going gets tough, the tough Hand Sonic their way to the Promised Land. Actually, I made that myself. You can quote me on that. This is an immense honor, and our team is ready to keep the momentum going.

"Fasten your seatbelts, we have not yet begun to Saimoe now."

Mashiro Shiina's stock is on the upswing. She won 1,471 votes to finish with a calculation of 47.151. Shiina applauded Tachibana's victory but did issue a warning.

"I don't think anyone was going to be surprised by that result," Shiina said at her press conference at Suimei University of the Arts. "However, I will issue a warning to Ruri [Gokou], who holds the Amethyst: I'm coming for you, and I'm ripping that necklace from you neck this month. You've warned, little kitty. You've been warned."

"You have to forgive my fiancee, she is fired up for these moments, as you can see," said an embarrased Sorata Kanda, the significant other of Shiina.

As for Gokou, she didn't do particularly well: she earned 1194 votes for a calculation of 39.323 and fifth place.

"Mashiro's a pretty tough cookie, and so is Kuroyukihime," Gokou said at her press conference outside Tokyo Big Sight. "But I am not going to give up my Amethyst easily. They will have to battle for it, and I am confident, with Kyousuke-nii-chan as my witness, that I will prevail."

Kuroyukihime was third with a calculation of 40.573 after earning just 1,051 votes. Stuck in the past for the duration of the ISML with her future husband Haruyuki Arita, the woman the gaming world calls Black Lotus was contest with the proceedings.

"No, I'm quite happy with how the results turned out and I think this is a good thing," Kuroyukihime said at the press conference, holding the gaming form of Arita-a round plushy pig-like a rugby ball. "I'm holding the source of my motivation with me. My pride and joy, Haruyuki-kun. I am very confident that I can win a necklace later on, but if not, I do expect to be in the Top 16 by the time the regular season ends."

Kobato Hasegawa was fourth, with a calculation of 40.455 after winning just 808 votes.

"I don't think I am going to win a necklace this year," Hasegawa said, in tears. "The other guys are just too good. I'm just hoping to make the cut for the postseason. I'm devastated by these results. Really devastated."

Taiga Aisaka was sixth, with a calculation of 38.343 after winning 1,387 votes.

"I've won the Topaz before and I think it's a great opportunity for me to reclaim that necklace again," Aisaka said at a press conference in Osaka, her husband Ryuji Takasu by her side. "I bring a lot of experience, and plenty of leverage in terms of fan support. Of course, that's later this year, and I might win one of the other ones instead, but I think I have what it takes to win a necklace this year.

"If there ever was an ISML Hall of Fame, I want to be in on the first ballot, but it's up to the event organizers to create something like that. Anyway, I'm ready to win back the Topaz because that's my calling card in terms of jewelry. This result for the Aquamarine was pretty much as planned. Kanade's a winner, a champion, and deserving of her necklace defense."

Holding up the rear was Kirino Kousaka, who earned 27.522 after managing just 516 votes.

"I guess I'm not moe enough to win the hearts of the voters," Kirino said with a shrug at her press conference at Tokyo Big Sight. "I don't think I had much of a chance but I would loved to at least earned a thousand votes. At least Ruri and Ayase did their part, so good for them, I guess."

Indeed, Ayase Aragaki won the Aquamarine Bracelet, winning 2,195 votes. In a further surprise, Homura Akemi was second with 1,362 votes. Yui Kotegawa was third with 1,266 votes, Nymph was fourth with 1,237 votes, Ui Hirasawa was fifth with 1,208 votes, Subaru Konoe was sixth with 1,165 votes and Rea Sanka was last with 995 votes.

"This is a big win for me because not only did I win something from this period, my Memphis Grizzlies are defeating the Los Angeles Clippers," Aragaki said in a interview from an izakaya in Tokyo. "Now, Nanami [Aoyama] is a huge fan of the Clippers, so, she's gotta be feeling really bad about this, but that's sports for you. These types of victories just give you a good feeling."

Four other exhibitions took place on Thursday. In the first exhibition, Neko Defeated Tsubasa Hanekawa, 1711-1506. Fate Testarossa was third with 1412 votes, Sakura Kinomoto was fourth with 1326 votes, Irisviel won Einzbern was fifth with 1274 votes, Mei Sunohara was sixth with 1155 votes and Kyon no Imouto was last with 824 votes.

In the second exhibition, Hanbee Takenaka defeated Kyouko Toshino 1916-1544. Mami Tomoe was third with 1534 votes, Iori Nagase was fourth with 1262 votes, Misuzu Kamio was fifth with  1030 votes, Yuuki Katagiri was sixth with 941 votes and Mio Sonozaki was last with 705 votes.

Wrapping up the exhibitions, Kanna Makino lynched Tsurugi Yagami 4545-2812 and Amy defeated Izumiko Suzuhara 3605-3234.

Match Day 1 of the 2013 International Saimoe League Amethyst Necklace Period is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2013. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate. Also, keep it right here on the Bedlam on Baltic Avenue for continuing coverage of the world's premier character competition...the International Saimoe League!

TOP 16, Nova Division

1. Kobato Hasegawa

2. Mashiro Shiina

3. Kuroyukihime

4. Asuna Yuuki

5. Rikka Takanashi

6. Eru Chitanda

7. Sena Kashiwazaki

8. Nanami Aoyama

9. Inori Yuzuriha

10. Shinka Nibutani

11. Kurisu Makise

12. Yui

13. Nyarlathotep

14. Momo Beila Deviluke

15. Karuta Roromiya

16. Yozora Mikazuki

TOP 16, Stella Division

1. Kanade Tachibana (C) (AQ)

2. Ruri Gokou

3. Taiga Aisaka

4. Kirino Kousaka

5. Mikoto Misaka

6. Mio Akiyama

7. Eucliwood Hellscythe

8. Azusa Nakano

9. Yuri Nakamura

10. Haruhi Suzumiya

11. Saber

12. Shana

13. Yui-nyan

14. Ayase Aragaki

15. Yuki Nagato

16. Yui Hirasawa

BoBA 2013 ISML Predictions: Aquamarine Match Day 8

ARENA 01: [Tachibana Kanade] Hasegawa Kobato Gokō Ruri (Kuroneko) Shiina Mashiro Aisaka Taiga Kuroyukihime Kōsaka Kirino by >=1000
Over/Under: 11000
Over

ARENA 02: Kinomoto Sakura Kyon no Imōto Neko [Fate Testarossa] Irisviel von Einzbern Hanekawa Tsubasa Sunohara Mei by <=1000
Over/Under: 10000
Over

ARENA 03: Takenaka Hanbee [Nagase Iori] Toshinō Kyōko Tomoe Mami Katagiri Yūhi Sonozaki Mion Kamio Misuzu by >=1000
Over/Under: 10000
Under

ARENA 04: Kotegawa Yui Hirasawa Ui [Nymph] Aragaki Ayase Sanka Rea Akemi Homura Konoe Subaru by <=1000
Over/Under: 11000
Over

ARENA 05: [Makino Kanna] Yagami Tsurugi by >=2000
Over/Under: 11000
Under

ARENA 06: Amy [Suzuhara Izumiko] by <=1000
Over/Under: 10000
Under

This one's for you, Atticus.

PORTLAND, Ore. — After missing his team’s final soccer game last season because of cancer treatment, 8-year-old Atticus Lane-Dupre made sure his teammates were in on his wish to scrimmage against the Portland Timbers.

On Wednesday, the Timbers and Make-A-Wish Oregon treated Atticus’ team, the Green Machine, to a game at Jeld-Wen Field. More than 3,000 fans came out to lend their support.

The Green Machine beat the Timbers, 10-9. Atticus scored the winning goal off a corner kick in the final minute. Portland coach Caleb Porter, leading the Green Machine for the occasion, lifted Atticus in celebration.

“Just how we drew it up,” Porter laughed.

Atticus’ response afterward was typical of a star-struck 8-year old: “I had lots of fun.”

The Timbers Army supporter’s group turned out en masse and provided songs and chants, tweaked a bit to honor the Green Machine. Commemorative scarves were made for the event and the Timbers set up a locker room for their young opponents. Hanging in each locker was a green jersey with the boys’ names imprinted on the back.

A Make-A-Wish Oregon spokeswoman says it is the first time it has ever granted a game against a professional sports team. It also was the most community involvement the organization has seen.

“Atticus wanted to involve his entire team because they have been so supportive of him throughout his treatment,” spokeswoman Tracey Lam said. “That touched our hearts, and the Timbers really stepped up and made it magical for him.”

Atticus found out he had cancer when he was kicked in the stomach by a soccer ball during recess. When the pain did not subside after several days, his worried parents took him to the doctor. A cancerous tumor was found on one of his kidneys.

After his kidney was removed, Atticus had to endure several rounds of chemotherapy. That meant missing games with The Green Machine.

“I think he was kind of sick of all the attention for having cancer,” his mom Jennifer Lane said. “So he picked something his whole team could do.”

Among the Timbers players who lost to the Green Machine were Darlington Nagbe, Will Johnson, Jack Jewsbury and Mikael Silvestre. Porter and assistant Sean McAuley coached the teams.

“When a team like the Green Machine comes in it puts pressure on you,” Jewsbury said afterward, smiling. “It’s really tough.”

Apart from the loss to Atticus’ squad, the Timbers are riding a franchise-best six-game undefeated streak under Porter, new to the team this season after coaching at the University of Akron. Portland is coming off a 3-2 road victory over Sporting Kansas City and will face the New England Revolution at Jeld-Wen on Thursday night.

After the match, Will Johnson exchanged jerseys with Atticus.

“It’s the first and only time in my career I’ll ask for somebody’s jersey,” Johnson said as he proudly donned the too-small No. 1 Lane-Dupre jersey.