Category Archives: sports figures

Let’s talk a little basketball…

Posted on January 22, 2013 by admin

Frank Haith, currently the head coach of Missouri and the former head coach at the University of Miami is in a bit of “hot water”. While at Miami, he has been accused by the NCAA of unethical conduct and of … Continue reading →

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NFL news

Posted on January 22, 2013 by susan

Roger Goodell has officially reinstated Sean Payton as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. OK… Bit of controversy going on out there in the sports talk show world regarding the Tom Brady slide in this past weekend’s loss to … Continue reading →

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Updates from tennis down under

Posted on January 22, 2013 by admin

Action from Australia last evening/early this morning saw players advance into the semifinals. Sharapova easily advanced in two sets 6 – 2, 6 – 2. Li Na was a “surprise” winner over world #4 Radwanska in straight sets, 7 – … Continue reading →

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Next day reflections on NFL title games

Posted on January 21, 2013 by susan

Well, another year, another disappointment for the Atlanta Falcons. Matt Ryan made a couple of critical mistakes but you cannot say that was the reason for the loss. San Francisco would not be stopped in the second half, all credit … Continue reading →

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Misc. football news

Posted on January 21, 2013 by susan

Oregon announces the promotion of offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich to head coach to replace the departing Chip Kelly (headed to NFL). Matt Ryan, QB for the Atlanta Falcons who injured his shoulder late in yesterday’s disappointing loss to the 49ers … Continue reading →

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The Swiss Maestro schools another young gun down under

Posted on January 21, 2013 by admin

2 Roger Federer faced another young gun last night (this morning, I am so confused I cannot keep up with it) down under when he played 13 Raonic of Canada. Federer took him to class and showed him how it … Continue reading →

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Late Sunday news from down under

Posted on January 20, 2013 by susan

Wozniacki falls in three sets to Kuznetsova, 2-6, 6-2, 5-7. Also, Azarenka advances with a definitive 6-1, 6-1 victory and will next face Kuznetsova. Serena and Mr. Federer will be the featured in the night matches in Australia, which means … Continue reading →

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All hail the Harbaugh brothers!

Posted on January 20, 2013 by admin

Would you have ever thought it? I have to admit, I would not have predicted this result! Baltimore “upsets” New England in Foxborough, MA (yes, I do know how to spell it, I just have liked to use my own … Continue reading →

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Heartbreak in Atlanta, again!!!

Posted on January 20, 2013 by susan

Oh, blank, you all know what I mean! Atlanta falls to San Francisco in the NFC title game, 28 -24. I said it would be a close game (which it was) or a blow out with the Falcons not on … Continue reading →

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Lakers lose, again

Posted on January 20, 2013 by admin

Well, on the wake of my pro Lakers post, the Lakers drop another road game, falling at Toronto 108 – 103. Dwight Howard was ejected after two technical fouls. Kobe had 26 points, Gasol, starting instead of coming off the … Continue reading →

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