Category Archives: pop culture

How about those Spurs!

Posted on June 13, 2014 by susan

How about those Spurs!!  San Antonio ran away from the Heat in Miami (again) last night winning game four, 107-86.  They led at the half, 55-36 after leading earlier, 53-23!  Can we say Champions??  OK, calm down, maybe a bit … Continue reading →

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Nadal out in first match in Halle

Posted on June 12, 2014 by susan

Rafael Nadal, fresh off his 9th French Open title, is out after his first match on the grass courts in Halle, Germany.  Nadal lost to Dustin Brown, 6-4, 6-1.  WOW!  Nadal did not just lose, he was whipped!!  Huge win … Continue reading →

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What a performance by the Spurs!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by susan

What a performance by the Spurs last night in Miami in game three of the NBA finals, defeating the Heat 111-92.  The Spurs scored 41 points in the first period and it was a “team” effort the entire game.  Tony … Continue reading →

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Tennis rankings and more!

Posted on June 10, 2014 by susan

New tennis rankings came out on Monday (6/9) and a few changes…Men’s top ten: 1. Rafael Nadal, 2. Novak Djokovic (Nole could have become #1 with a win in the final at the French Open), 3. Stan Wawrinka (held onto … Continue reading →

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The Fault in Our Stars..and sports

Posted on June 7, 2014 by susan

Saw The Fault in Our Stars today…bring Kleenex!  I had tissues and yes, I did use them.  Really poignant, touching, bittersweet story, so terribly sad but also so uplifting.  The love that these families had for their cancer stricken children … Continue reading →

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Sharapova and Halep into French Open finals..more!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by susan

Well, sort of what we expected after all the upsets…Sharapova and S. Halep advance today and will meet in the final of the French Open.  Given the early exits of Serena Williams, Li Na, A. Radwanska (not to mention V. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday winners and losers (French Open)

Posted on June 4, 2014 by susan

Play continued on Wednesday in Paris at the French Open once the rain subsided…winners and losers were pretty much as expected.  Nadal wore down David Ferrer, dropping the first set, 4-6 buy then pouring it on his fellow countryman, 6-4, … Continue reading →

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Federer loses in 4th round at French Open…not the Sunday wakeup call I wanted!

Posted on June 1, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer lost to E. Gulbis in the fourth round of the French Open today, 7-6, 6-7, 2-6, 6-4, 3-6 and it was NOT the Sunday wake up call I was hoping for!  Gee…anyhow…have to hand it to Gulbis (not … Continue reading →

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French Open preview!

Posted on May 24, 2014 by susan

Here it is as promised…my French Open preview.  The second Grand Slam tournament of 2014 gets underway tomorrow from Roland Garros.  So, is Rafael Nadal still the overwhelming favorite on his beloved red clay?  I think no…not the overwhelming favorite … Continue reading →

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Sports, Pop Culture and Survivng “Paradise”

Posted on May 21, 2014 by susan

Sports, Pop Culture and Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday, 5/21/14!!  But first, let’s hear it for hero cat “Tara” who saved a four year little boy under attack in his driveway from a raging dog…check it out on YouTube and ESPN.  … Continue reading →

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