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US Open and College Football on Saturday

It’s just after 6:00 pm EST and the day/night is still young.  Non the less, there has been a lot going on so far in college football and in tennis action at the US Open. First, the US Open.  Novak … Continue reading

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Azarenka and Serena advance to US Open final

It will be #1 vs. #2 for the US Open women’s title on Sunday.  2 Victoria Azarenka took out Pennetta of Italy, 6 – 4, 6 – 2.  1 Serena Williams dispatched of 5 Li Na in the second semifinal … Continue reading

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Djokovic takes out Youzhney, and then there is Peyton Manning and the Broncos!

First up last night, Novak Djokovic took out M. Youzhny in four sets, 6 – 3, 6 – 2, 3 – 6, 6 – 0.  Hey, at least Youzhny took a set.  Well, it appears we are headed for a … Continue reading

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US Open, FSU and more about Federer

Well, after the sad result of Mr. Federer losing to Tommy Robredo, there are some other results from last night.  Nadal dropped the first set to P. Kolschreiber (6 – 7) but then rolled 6 – 4, 6 – 3, … Continue reading

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So much for Fed vs. Nadal on Wednesday…

Happy Labor Day!  That being said, I am not happy…Roger Federer shockingly lost to Tommy Robredo today in three straight sets, 6 – 7, 3 – 6, 4 – 6 on Armstrong Stadium (first time Roger has played a US … Continue reading

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Sunday golf from Boston, US Open and Happy Labor Day!

Round three from Boston was delayed but then resumed, sort of a start, stop and start day at the Deutsche Bank Championships.  Not a great day for Tiger Woods, finished at -6.  Really nice turn around for Rory Mcilroy, finishing … Continue reading

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Golf, Tennis from US Open, and College Football

What a Saturday, and it is not done yet!  First of all, golf!  The Deutsche Bank Championships got in round two today and the leaderboard is as follows: Sergio Garcia – 13, Robert Castro and Henrik Stenson at -12, Matt … Continue reading

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Del Potro upset at US Open

The big upset on Friday at the US Open occurred when Leyton Hewitt took out the gentle giant, J. Martin Del Potro in five sets, 6 – 4, 5 – 7, 3 – 6, 7 – 6, 6 – 1.  … Continue reading

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Tennis, Golf and a bit of pop culture

Well, US Open rolls on and so far today, A. Radwanska, Li Na, the ageless Tommy Haas, Thomas Berdych, Novak Djokovic and Sloane Stephens have all advanced.  Still to play, Andy Murray, J. Martin Del Potro vs. Leyton Hewitt, Stan … Continue reading

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US OPEN on Wednesday..Rain! Check out Surviving “Paradise” the book

Well, the story of the day so far from Flushing Meadow is RAIN!  Rain is in the area, 40% chance today and into the night, so play has started and then been halted.  Earlier, A. Radwanska and Li Na both … Continue reading

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