Category Archives: sports figures

US Open updates…

Posted on August 26, 2014 by susan

US Open updates…tennis in full swing from NYC at Flushing Meadow. Really special experience…final Grand Slam of the year! Djokovic and Sharapova advance yesterday as does Stan the Man Wawrinka. S. Halep needed three sets to advance and A. Kerber … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday!

Posted on August 20, 2014 by susan

It is Wednesday…Surviving “Paradise” day. Please check out my book “Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver. Follow a southern woman who relocates to a new town full of great expectations – only to be met by a ridiculous set of … Continue reading →

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I’m back…Federer wins and more!

Posted on August 18, 2014 by susan

At last, I am back (keyboard fixed, oh, what a relief it is!) and so let’s get to it..Roger Federer wins Western and Southern Open title yesterday in Cincy for the 6th time! Three set win over the always fighting … Continue reading →

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Next post is coming…when

Posted on August 17, 2014 by susan

Next post is coming when I get this keyboard fixed! Apologies for the technical difficulties! Fed and Serena win in Cincy! YES! Latest AP CFB preseason poll out to entertain us (Ha Ha) and much more. Hopefully back in action … Continue reading →

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Federer in semifinals tonight in Cincy

Posted on August 16, 2014 by susan

Federer is into the semifinals tonight in Cincy and will face M. Raonic of Canada. This opportunity comes virtue of a great win over Andy Murray last night in the quartersfinals. Fed won the first set and then trailed 1-4 … Continue reading →

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Federer into the quarters in Cincy!

Posted on August 15, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer is into the quarterfinals in Cincy! Just in…had to watch his match against the always entertaining G. Monfils on ESPN3 on the computer! Very disappointed in the lack of TV coverage!! Anyhow, Federer prevails in a great match, … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday, and Federer wins!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by susan

It is Wednesday, Surviving “Paradise” day and also, Roger Federer won his first match (second round) in Cincy at the Southern and Western Open. So, a GOOD day! First up tennis action! Roger advanced in three sets today over a … Continue reading →

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It’s all about Rory..Mcilroy wins PGA

Posted on August 11, 2014 by susan

It is all about Rory Mcilroy in the world of golf! Mcilroy won the PGA Championship today (tonight) with a score of -16, a final round of 68 and -3 on the day. It was dark and he got it … Continue reading →

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Federer and Venus come up short at Rogers Cup

Posted on August 10, 2014 by susan

Both Roger Federer (age 33) and Venus Williams (age 34) came up short today in their respective finals at Rogers Cup tennis action in Toronto and Montreal. Venus went down in straight sets to A. Radwanska, 6-4, 6-2. Venus did … Continue reading →

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Tennis – Rogers Cup updates

Posted on August 9, 2014 by susan

Rogers Cup action continued today in both Montreal and Toronto! Tennis Masters 1000 event was blessed with the 25th meeting between the Williams sisters..Venus (big sis) vs. world number 1 and little sis (Serena)! A surprise result in this semifinal … Continue reading →

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