Category Archives: sports figures

Rory and Tiger both falter in the desert

The WGC Accenture Match Play action resumed today under sunny skies and cool temperatures.  Play was delayed for several hours while yesterday’s unexpected snow accumulation was cleared from the greens.  World #1 Rory Mcilroy was ousted by friend and fellow … Continue reading

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Lakers give fans a treat at Staples Center last night

Lakers fans got a nice treat last evening in the Staples Center.  On a night when long time owner Dr. Jerry Buss, who passed away earlier this week was honored, not only did the Lakers defeat the Boston Celtics, 113 … Continue reading

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Tiger Woods playing golf today

World no. 2 Tiger Woods (still sounds a bit odd, #2) is playing in the first of three consecutive tournaments he has announced he will participate in.  First up is the WGC-Accenture Match Play event in Marana, AZ (just outside … Continue reading

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Tiger Woods playing golf today

World no. 2 Tiger Woods (still sounds a bit odd, #2) is playing in the first of three consecutive tournaments he has announced he will participate in.  First up is the WGC-Accenture Match Play event in Marana, AZ (just outside … Continue reading

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Lakers host Celtics tonight

The LA Lakers will host the Boston Celtics tonight and the game will air on ESPN at 10:30 pm EST.  Two storied franchises and a storied rivalry which has perhaps lost a bit of its luster with the current struggles … Continue reading

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Serena out of Dubai Tournament

1 Serena William has pulled out of the upcoming Dubai Open citing a back injury.  This comes on the heels of 2 Victoria Azarenka pulling out yesterday due to a bone bruise in her right foot.  So no #1 or … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Sir Charles

Sir Charles Barkley turns the big 50 today!  Happy Birthday to “Chuck”, one of the most entertaining announcers on TV.  Love his unfiltered humor, at least most of the time, and love to watch clips of him playing golf!  Charles … Continue reading

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Azarenka withdraws from Dubai

World #2 Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from this weekend’s Dubai Championships due to a bone bruise on her right foot.  She will travel to the US to have it evaluated.  She could have regained the world top ranking had she … Continue reading

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Johnny Manziel – life under a microscope

Heisman Award winner Johnny Manziel, sophomore QB for Texas A & M is learning a bit about the downside of fame.  The current Heisman award winner has been photographed and criticized sitting front row a Dallas Maverick game and partying … Continue reading

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Sad news out of LA, Dr. Jerry Buss passes away

Sad news out of LA.  The longtime owner of the LA Lakers, Dr. Jerry Buss has passed away at the age of 80.  He has battled an undisclosed form of cancer for quite awhile.  Dr. Buss has owned the Lakers … Continue reading

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