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Heat take game five in Miami over Pacers, 90 – 79

The Miami Heat took a 3 -2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals over the Pacers last night with a home win, 90 – 79.  LeBron brought his “A” game, 30 points, but Lance Stephenson for the Pacers only brought … Continue reading

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Heat take game five in Miami over Pacers, 90 – 79

The Miami Heat took a 3 -2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals over the Pacers last night with a home win, 90 – 79.  LeBron brought his “A” game, 30 points, but Lance Stephenson for the Pacers only brought … Continue reading

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Tiger back in action at the Memorial, the house that Jack built

Tiger Woods returned to competitive golf action today as the Memorial Tournament got underway in Ohio at the “house that Jack built”, that would be Jack Nicklaus of course.  Tiger had an up and down day, teeing off in the … Continue reading

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Biggest story of day 5 at French Open, rain and Li Na upset

The biggest story of day five action at the French Open was RAIN, and also Li Na upset by American B. Mattek-Sands.  Rain caused cancellations and suspension of play today.  Beating the rain and also former French Open champion Li … Continue reading

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Federer breezes through second match at the French Open

Roger Federer breezed through his second round match today at the French Open, taking out former UVA player, S. Devvarman, 6 – 2, 6- 1, 6- 1.  Fed had over fifty winners as he easily took care of the young … Continue reading

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Surviving “Paradise”, funny, entertaining and a great read!

It is Wednesday, the day I plug my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  If you like to laugh, check it out.  You cannot help but chuckle at the ridiculous drama and chaos surrounding this story of neighborhood mayhem … Continue reading

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Pacers bounce back to defeat Heat, 99- 92

Nice bounce back by the Indiana Pacers last night to defeat the Miami Heat in game four, 99 – 92 and even the Eastern Conference finals at 2-2.  The Pacers were manhandled by the Heat in game three on their … Continue reading

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Djokovic advances at French Open

It was a rainy day in Paris but world #1 Novak Djokovic was able to take the court and advanced over David Goffin, 7 -6, 6- 4, 7- 5.  Also advancing Stan Wawrinka in four sets and thirty five year … Continue reading

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Spurs win Western Conference title, 93 – 86 over Grizzlies

The San Antonio spurs advanced to the NBA Championship with a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies last night, 93 – 86.  They will be making their first appearance in the title game since 2007, but their fifth since 1999.  The … Continue reading

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Nadal advances in four sets at French Open

Rafael Nadal dropped the first set to D. Brands, 6 -4, then needed a tie break to wrestle away the second set, 7 -6 before going on to victory with a 6 – 4 third set and 6 – 3 … Continue reading

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