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Tennis news from Rome

Let’s hope we will always have Rome!  I am hoping Roger Federer will have Rome, a title he has never won.  He has a new look, very short hair for Fed.  Anyhow, Roger will not be back in action until … Continue reading

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It is Wednesday, Surviving “Paradise”

OK guys, I have to admit, it has been one heck of a day.  I am just flat out of witty banter at this point.  One problem after another, and well, it is what it is, just a bad day!  … Continue reading

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Pacers surge to 3-1 lead over Knicks, San Antonio over Golden State

WOW!  How about those Indiana Pacers!  They defeated the Knicks last night, 93 – 82 to take a commanding 3 -1 lead in the series.  Led by George Hill with 26 points, Paul George with 18 points and 14 rebounds, … Continue reading

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Tennis heads to the Eternal City, Rome!

On from Madrid to the Eternal City, Rome, Italy, as the top tennis players in the world reconvene on the road to Roland Garros.  Djokovic, Murray, and Federer all look to bounce back from less than stellar performances in Madrid.  … Continue reading

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Andrew Wiggins chooses Kansas

Andrew Wiggins, the #1 basketball recruit in the nation has announced his decision!  He will play his college ball (one and done?) at Kansas.  The 6’7″ small forward out of West Virginia chose Kansas over FSU, North Carolina, and Kentucky.  … Continue reading

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No Rose, Deng or Hinrich, no chance as Bulls fall to Heat in game 4

No Rose, Deng or Hinrich, no chance for the Bulls, as they fall to the Heat in Chicago, 88 – 65 in game four.  Chicago scored a grand total of 9 points in the third period.  The “fight” appears to … Continue reading

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No Rose, Deng or Hinrich, no chance as Bulls fall to Heat in game 4

No Rose, Deng or Hinrich, no chance for the Bulls, as they fall to the Heat in Chicago, 88 – 65 in game four.  Chicago scored a grand total of 9 points in the third period.  The “fight” appears to … Continue reading

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Some interesting changes for 2013-14 TV schedule

Say hello and say goodbye to some TV shows and stars.  CSI NY is out while CSI  returns.  CSI  NY was apparently the lowest rated of the CSI franchise.  NCIS, NCIS LA, and The Good Wife return (yes!) as does The … Continue reading

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Golden State wins over San Antonio in OT, 97 – 87

Golden State, with a hobbled Steph Curry (injured ankle) prevailed over San Antonio in OT, 97 – 87 to even the series at 2-2.  Harrison Barnes (former standout at North Carolina) had 26 points and 10 rebounds for the victorious … Continue reading

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Tiger Woods wins The Players for the first time since 2001

What a day of golf!  Tiger Woods (with girlfriend Lindsey Vonn watching) won The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass for the first time since 2001.  Tiger finished at -13.   Swedish rookie (now a Jacksonville resident), David Lingmerth  finished in second … Continue reading

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