Category Archives: sports figures

Always tough on the road in the ACC

NC State had risen to a # 14 ranking after upsetting previous #1 Duke and tonight they traveled to Maryland.  They lost, 51 -50 and the Maryland students stormed the court.  It is really tough to get a road win, … Continue reading

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DVR catchup with Showtime shows!

Attending an event here in Atlanta on Sunday evening put me behind a bit in my “TV viewing schedule”.  OK, I hear you, get a life!!  Anyhow, finally watched the season premieres of Californication, Shameless, and House of Lies.  Californication … Continue reading

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Australian Open update

From down under yesterday, 1 Djokovic rolled over American Ryan Harrison 6-1, 6-2, 6-3.  5 Berdych advanced in three sets while 4 Ferrer took four sets to seal the deal.  Sharapova rolled in two quick sets.  Australian Sam Stosur was … Continue reading

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Breaking College Football news…

In a turn of events, Chip Kelly is leaving Oregon to become the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.  He had reportedly decided to stay at Oregon a little over a week ago and was negotiating a nice upgrade on … Continue reading

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Are Lakers getting it together?

The LA Lakers dismantled the Milwaukee Bucs last night, 104-88.  Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard each scored 31 points in the lopsided victory.  The Lakers who have struggled mightily so far this year and are in danger of missing the … Continue reading

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Misc. Sports

NFL: San Diego Chargers hire Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy as new head coach. College Football: Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas (junior) will return for his senior year (wise move). College Basketball:  Upset! Wisconsin defeats 2 Indiana, 64 – … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong and a sad fall from greatness

Word is that Lance Armstrong will confess to Oprah Winfrey to taking performance enhancing drugs during his record reign of seven Tour de France cycling titles.  After all, doesn’t everyone confess to Oprah?  This segment was taped this past Monday … Continue reading

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Rory and Tiger now “Nike buddies”

With Rory Mcilroy getting a deal with Nike, he joins Tiger on the Nike endorsement bandwagon.  The two (#1 Rory and #2 Tiger in the golf world rankings) are set to square off this week in the Abu Dhabi HSBC … Continue reading

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A little Australian Open news

Last night, Roger Federer won his opening round match at the Australian Open defeating Paire of France, 6- 2, 6- 4, 6-1.  Roger, who has not played competitive tennis for two months after doing an exhibition tour in South America … Continue reading

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Peyton Manning has such class!

Reportedly, Peyton Manning waited over an hour and a half to greet and congratulate Ray Lewis after the Ravens’ unexpected victory over Peyton and the Denver Broncos.  There were pictures on ESPN today of both guys in suits, and Peyton … Continue reading

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