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Two more upsets at Wimbledon on Friday

Posted on June 27, 2014 by susan

Two more upsets at Wimbledon on Friday…#2 Li Na went out in two tie break sets to 20 year old Czech player Strycova and #6 Berdych was ousted in three sets by M. Cilic, 7-6, 6-4, 7-6 (this one finished … Continue reading →

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Team USA advances (with loss), Federer and Nadal win

Posted on June 26, 2014 by susan

Team USA advanced today into the round of sixteen at the World Cup inspite of a disappointing loss to the powerful team from Germany, 1-0. Team USA looked tired, Germany looked fresh, but thanks to a goal by Ronaldo, Portugal … Continue reading →

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NBA, Wimbledon and Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on June 25, 2014 by susan

Wednesday news…NBA, Wimbledon and of course, Surviving “Paradise” day! Let’s start with NBA news. First we have LeBron as a free agent, then Melo, and now Kevin Love will not resign with the Timberwolves. This is a “no brainer”! All … Continue reading →

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Mr. Federer sails through first match at Wimbledon

Posted on June 24, 2014 by susan

Mr. Federer sailed through his first match at Wimbledon (on Court 1, not Centre Court, oh, the horror!) with ease, defeating Lorenzi of Italy, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Nice, easy “practice round” type of match to warm up Roger for this … Continue reading →

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Almost a win, but a tie and USA still alive!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by susan

Team USA was oh, so close yesterday to a win over Portugal, ended up in a bittersweet tie at 2-2 and they are still alive and will face the powerful German team on Thursday. With under five minutes left, Dempsey … Continue reading →

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Messi, USA!, and Wimbledon

Posted on June 21, 2014 by susan

My, oh my! First up, Lionel Messi scores the “beautiful goal” to lift Argentina over Iran in World Cup action with time almost complete! Then, Team USA faces off against Portugal and an ailing Ronaldo tomorrow (5:30 pm EST on … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, and what a wonderful day it would be…

Posted on June 18, 2014 by susan

Wednesday here, and what a wonderful day it would be..if…I were in southern California? Or, if Roger Federer wins Wimbledon for Grand Slam #18, (his best shot perhaps) which gets underway next Monday, June 23rd, or if Team USA can … Continue reading →

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USA 2- Ghana 1 in World Cup!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by susan

WOW! USA over Ghana 2-1 in their World Cup debut yesterday. Who know I could get so into this World Cup action, ie. the “beautiful game”! In Europe, this is football. As all of us in the USA know, this … Continue reading →

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San Antonio Spurs..2014 NBA Champions!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by susan

The San Antonio Spurs are the 2014 NBA Champions (for the fifth time in fifteen years)! Congrats to the Spurs…they are the epitome of a “team”, with class and humility, not to mention tremendous talent. They suffered a horrible blow … Continue reading →

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Federer wins title at Halle, his 7th!!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer won his 7th Gerry Weber Open title on the grass courts in Halle, Germany, prevailing over a very determined A. Falle, 7-6, 7-6. Falle is the first Colombian player to reach a final of a grass court event. … Continue reading →

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