The triumphant Dallas Mavericks receives the Larry O'Brien Trophy after beating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals of the 2010-2011 season. The unheralded Mavs led by Dirk Nowitzki close out the series, 4-2, in Miami Heat's home court.
News cameras captured impromptu street hockey and soccer games in Times Square as rain and high winds blew through New York City ahead of a direct hit from Hurricane Irene. (Aug. 28)
Sung-Bong Choi, 22 years old, is Korea's answer to Susan Boyle of Britain. His performance at Korea's Got Talent reduced the judges and the audience to tears. Everyone in the hall was stunned at his beautiful rendition of an Italian song.