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Nadal makes history..wins 8th French Open!

Posted on June 9, 2013 by admin

Rafael Nadal made history today in Paris, winning his 8th French Open title.  It is an incredible feat, especially when you consider that he missed seven months from the sport with a serious knee injury and only returned to competitive … Continue reading →

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Serena Williams wins second French Open title

Posted on June 8, 2013 by admin

Serena Williams won her second French Open title today, exactly eleven years to the day from winning her first (over sister Venus in 2003) with a 6 – 4, 6 -4 victory over last year’s champion, Maria Sharapova.  Serena is … Continue reading →

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Tiger Woods, Rory Mcilroy, and Adam Scott to begin play at US Open next week

Posted on June 7, 2013 by susan

Very interesting pairing for the first round of next week’s US Open Golf Championship announced today.  Tiger Woods, (#1), Rory Mcilroy (#2) and Adam Scott (winner of the 2013 Masters).  Doesn’t get much better than that.  Tiger and Rory really … Continue reading →

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No surprises…Nadal and Ferrer advance to French Open final

Posted on June 7, 2013 by susan

No real surprises today, at least not to me.  Rafael Nadal will play for his 8th French Open title on Sunday in the men’s final.  He advanced today in a four and a half hour five set match over world … Continue reading →

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No surprises…Nadal and Ferrer advance to French Open final

Posted on June 7, 2013 by admin

No real surprises today, at least not to me.  Rafael Nadal will play for his 8th French Open title on Sunday in the men’s final.  He advanced today in a four and a half hour five set match over world … Continue reading →

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How about the Spurs! Defeat Miami in game one, 92-88

Posted on June 7, 2013 by susan

How about the Spurs.  They go to Miami and defeat the Heat in game one of the NBA finals, 92 – 88.  Inspite of Lebron James’ triple double, the Spurs were too much for the Heat, simply superb.  The defense … Continue reading →

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How about the Spurs! Defeat Miami in game one, 92-88

Posted on June 7, 2013 by admin

How about the Spurs.  They go to Miami and defeat the Heat in game one of the NBA finals, 92 – 88.  Inspite of Lebron James’ triple double, the Spurs were too much for the Heat, simply superb.  The defense … Continue reading →

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Serena and Sharapova into the final at French Open

Posted on June 6, 2013 by susan

Both Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova advanced today into the French Open women’s final, albeit in two very different fashions.  Serena took out S. Errani in forty five minutes, 6 – 0, 6- 1.  She is attempting to win her … Continue reading →

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No surprise, Nadal and Djokovic advance at French Open

Posted on June 5, 2013 by admin

No surprises today in Paris, well at least not really.  I guess Maria Sharapova losing the first set 6 – 0 to Jankovic could be a bit surprising?  Result was as expected, Sharapova advances in three sets and will face … Continue reading →

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Heat defeat Pacers in game 7, move into NBA finals

Posted on June 4, 2013 by admin

The Miami Heat are back into the NBA finals for the third year in a row.  They defeated the Pacers last night in Miami, 99 – 76.  It was never really close.  LeBron had 32 points and 6 rebounds and … Continue reading →

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