Category Archives: sports figures

Kobe Bryant to miss tonight’s game

That ankle sprain must be really bad!  Kobe Bryant is going to miss the Lakers game tonight against the Suns due to his ankle sprain and lingering flu symptoms,  It has to be really bad for Kobe Bryant to not … Continue reading

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Redfoo, LMFAO rapper enters US Open Playoffs

Redfoo, lead singer of rap band LMFAO (you know, There’s a party in the house tonight, everybody’s gonna have a good time!) has entered the US Open national playoffs, hoping to earn a berth in the US Open, the final … Continue reading

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Rafa takes Paribas Open title

Welcome back to hardcourt tennis Rafael Nadal!  Rafa defeated Juan Martin del Potro today, 4 – 6, 6 – 4, 6 -3 to take his first hardcourt title in over a year.  Rafa looks to be in fine form but … Continue reading

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Final Four is such a special event

The NCAA Final Four is one of the most special events in all of sports.  I had the opportunity to go the Final Four in 1990 at the old McNichols Arena in Denver, CO.  I was there to cheer on … Continue reading

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Tennis upset in the desert – Del Potro over Djokovic

It is not an easy task to beat world no. 1 Novak Djokovic, but Juan Martin del Potro pulled off the big upset just a while ago advancing in three sets, 4 – 6, 6 -4, 6- 4.  It was … Continue reading

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Tennis upset in the desert – Del Potro over Djokovic

It is not an easy task to beat world no. 1 Novak Djokovic, but Juan Martin del Potro pulled off the big upset just a while ago advancing in three sets, 4 – 6, 6 -4, 6- 4.  It was … Continue reading

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Kobe said he would play and he did…

Kobe Bryant said he would play tonight in the Lakers game against the Pacers at home and he did, or at least he tried.  Kobe lasted about 12 minutes on his sprained ankle and missed all four shots he attempted.  … Continue reading

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Tennis from the desert

Quarterfinal action today from Indian Wells, CA (really beautiful out there!) saw Djokovic easily take care of Tsonga, 6 -3, 6- 1.  In a bit of a surprise, Del Potro took out Andy Murray in three sets, 6 – 7, … Continue reading

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Kobe Bryant now game time decision…gotta love Kobe!

Earlier this week it was reported that LA Lakers mega star Kobe Bryant was out indefinitely with a sever ankle sprain (sustained in a loss at the end of the game vs. the Atlanta Hawks).  Today, reports are that Kobe … Continue reading

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Nadal over Fed in the desert…bit of a letdown

Well, the renewal of the epic rivalry between Roger Federer (GOAT in my mind!) and Rafael Nadal (making his hard court return after serious knee injury) did not quite live up to the hype.  Very disappointing, especially for me as … Continue reading

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