Category Archives: sports figures

US Open, FSU and more about Federer

Well, after the sad result of Mr. Federer losing to Tommy Robredo, there are some other results from last night.  Nadal dropped the first set to P. Kolschreiber (6 – 7) but then rolled 6 – 4, 6 – 3, … Continue reading

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Sunday golf from Boston, US Open and Happy Labor Day!

Round three from Boston was delayed but then resumed, sort of a start, stop and start day at the Deutsche Bank Championships.  Not a great day for Tiger Woods, finished at -6.  Really nice turn around for Rory Mcilroy, finishing … Continue reading

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Gotta love those Clemson Tigers…and Roger Federer

Last night brought us one heck of an exciting football game, a great match up between SEC and ACC, UGA and Clemson, an old rivalry renewed, and this time, Clemson represented the ACC and themselves proud, winning 38 – 35 … Continue reading

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Del Potro upset at US Open

The big upset on Friday at the US Open occurred when Leyton Hewitt took out the gentle giant, J. Martin Del Potro in five sets, 6 – 4, 5 – 7, 3 – 6, 7 – 6, 6 – 1.  … Continue reading

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Del Potro upset at US Open

The big upset on Friday at the US Open occurred when Leyton Hewitt took out the gentle giant, J. Martin Del Potro in five sets, 6 – 4, 5 – 7, 3 – 6, 7 – 6, 6 – 1.  … Continue reading

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Tennis, Golf and a bit of pop culture

Well, US Open rolls on and so far today, A. Radwanska, Li Na, the ageless Tommy Haas, Thomas Berdych, Novak Djokovic and Sloane Stephens have all advanced.  Still to play, Andy Murray, J. Martin Del Potro vs. Leyton Hewitt, Stan … Continue reading

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College Football and US Open results from Thursday pm

Well, college football returned last night (YES!) and at least one of the featured games was very exciting, well both offered excitement but for two different reasons.  6 South Carolina took care of North Carolina fairly easily, prevailing 27 – … Continue reading

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Fed Express rolls into third round of US Open

It is Thursday and it is one jam packed day of sports!  US Open is well underway and then tonight, in about fifteen minutes to be exact, college football kicks off with the University of North Carolina visiting the University … Continue reading

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Venus Williams out in three sets at US Open, more results in rain delayed Open

Rain continued to be the story at the US Open on Wednesday.  Sadly, Venus Williams fell to Zheng of China in three sets, 3 – 6, 6 – 2, 6 – 6- 7.  Sad to see Venus go out!  Del … Continue reading

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US OPEN on Wednesday..Rain! Check out Surviving “Paradise” the book

Well, the story of the day so far from Flushing Meadow is RAIN!  Rain is in the area, 40% chance today and into the night, so play has started and then been halted.  Earlier, A. Radwanska and Li Na both … Continue reading

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