Category Archives: sports figures

#1 Indiana in action tonight (CBB)

#1 Indiana is in action tonight in college basketball taking on Minnesota on the road.  The game is on ESPN at 7:00 pm EST.  Will the Hoosiers survive?  I am gonna say yes, they will win on the road.  Stay … Continue reading

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Tiger and Rory engage in a bit of match play of their own

The world number 1 and 2 are both in Palm Beach Garden, FL preparing for the upcoming Honda Classic which gets underway this week on Thursday.  1 Rory Mcilroy is the defending champion.  He and 2 Tiger Woods decided to … Continue reading

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Lakers fall on the road in Denver

The LA Lakers fell on the road in Denver last night, 119 – 108.  Would like to have seen the Lakers win this one as they make a huge push to get into the playoffs.  Still, having won 11 of … Continue reading

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CBB – Big Monday

If we have learned anything in college basketball this year, it is to expect the unexpected.  Road wins are a bonus!  Tonight 6 Kansas on the road at Iowa State ended regulation at 90 – 90.  When all was said … Continue reading

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Tom Brady signs extension with Patriots

Mr. Perfect, Tom Brady has reportedly signed a contract extension with the New England Patriots worth $27 million for three years.  He reportedly received a $3 million signing bonus and will receive $7 million in 2015, $8 million in 2016 … Continue reading

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2 Federer advances in Dubai

2 Roger Federer returned to action in Dubai and after a shaky start, advanced over Tunisian wild card player Malek Jaziri, 5 – 7, 6 – 0, 6 – 2.  Fed did not look to be at the top of … Continue reading

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Roger Federer news

World number 2 Roger Federer (#1 in my heart) returns to action next week at the Dubai Open.  Roger has a residence in Dubai (it is great to be Roger, also great to be Mirka!) and he and world #1 … Continue reading

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Jimmie Johnson wins Daytona 500

Jimmie Johnson wins the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. finishing second.  It was Juniors third second place finish in the last four Daytona 500 races.  Mark Martin finished third and Brad Keweloski finished fourth.  Danica Patrick, the pole sitter … Continue reading

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MLB news, NY Yankees suffer another loss

The New York Yankees suffered yet another loss this past week when Curtis Granderson went down with a fractured right forearm.  He was struck by a pitch from J. A. Happ in his first at bat in spring training.  Gee, … Continue reading

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Kobe outduels Dirk, Lakers edge Mavs

Kobe Bryant scored 38 points, had 12 rebounds and 7 assists and the Lakers edged out the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, 103 – 99.  Dirk Nowitzki returning from an injured knee scored 30 points with 13 rebounds.  This was a … Continue reading

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