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Knicks hammer Pacers, Memphis edges OKC

NBA playoffs continue and last night the NY Knicks hammered the Pacers in Madison Square Garden, 105 – 79 to even this series at 1-1.  Melo finished with 27 points.  In the West, Memphis edged out OKC on the road, … Continue reading

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Rafael Nadal wins opening match at Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal opened his play at the Madrid Open with an easy victory over B. Paire of France, 6 -3, 6- 4.  Rafa looked quite comfortable on the red clay, which he prefers to all surfaces, especially over the experimental … Continue reading

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Bulls finish with a flurry, defeat Heat in Miami

The undermanned Chicago Bulls, without Rose, Hinrich and Deng, finished with a 10-0 run in last night’s game to defeat the Heat in Miami and take a 1-0 lead in the series.  What a performance by the Bulls, especially Nate … Continue reading

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Tennis at the Madrid Open – Big Four back in action

At long last, seven weeks to be exact, Roger Federer has returned to action and is at the Madrid Open along with the other three that make up the “Big Four”, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray.  Federer has … Continue reading

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OKC and Durant hold off Memphis

Great game one in the OKC vs. Memphis series in round two of the NBA playoffs.  OKC led by Kevin Durant, 35 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, hold off a furious attempt by the Memphis Grizzlies and lead this series … Continue reading

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Derek Ernst wins Wells Fargo Golf Tournament in playoff over David Lynn

Well, I gotta say this was a strange tournament, especially the final round.  The weather has been a huge factor, cold, windy, and rain in the forecast.  Today’s forecast, and tomorrow’s warrants considering getting out the ark!  Anyhow, they sent … Continue reading

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Surviving “Paradise” now on sale at Cottonwood Gifts!

The paperback version of my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver is now available at Cottonwood Gifts.  This is a really unique and cool shop (owner Hali Lawrence) located in Ivy Walk, 1675 Cumberland Parkway, Suite, 406, Smyrna, GA … Continue reading

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Bulls defeat Nets, 99 – 93 in game 7

Very impressive, the undermanned Chicago Bulls took care of the Brooklyn Nets in Brooklyn last night, 99 – 93 to advance to round two of the NBA playoffs.  Their reward, they get to face the “King” and the Miami Heat … Continue reading

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Memphis and OKC advance

Late night NBA action saw the OKC Thunder take out Houston, 103-94 to win that series 4-2 and advance.  They were led by Kevin Durant with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists.  James Harden had similar numbers for Houston, … Continue reading

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Congrats to LeBron, MVP for 4th time?

Rumor has it LeBron James will be named NBA MVP for the fourth time.  WOW!  He will become only the second player in history to receive that honor, MVP four times in five seasons.  The other…non other than Bill Russell.  … Continue reading

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