Category Archives: Tennis

Nadal out in first match in Halle

Posted on June 12, 2014 by susan

Rafael Nadal, fresh off his 9th French Open title, is out after his first match on the grass courts in Halle, Germany. Nadal lost to Dustin Brown, 6-4, 6-1. WOW! Nadal did not just lose, he was whipped!! Huge win … Continue reading →

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What a performance by the Spurs!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by susan

What a performance by the Spurs last night in Miami in game three of the NBA finals, defeating the Heat 111-92. The Spurs scored 41 points in the first period and it was a “team” effort the entire game. Tony … Continue reading →

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Tennis rankings and more!

Posted on June 10, 2014 by susan

New tennis rankings came out on Monday (6/9) and a few changes…Men’s top ten: 1. Rafael Nadal, 2. Novak Djokovic (Nole could have become #1 with a win in the final at the French Open), 3. Stan Wawrinka (held onto … Continue reading →

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Rafael Nadal wins 9th French Open title

Posted on June 8, 2014 by susan

Rafael Nadal won his 9th French Open title defeating Novak Djokovic, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4. It is his fifth straight title on the red clay at Roland Garros, he is after all known as the “King of Clay”. He has … Continue reading →

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No Triple Crown for California Chrome (it blows!)

Posted on June 7, 2014 by susan

No Triple Crown for the beautiful brown, laid back horse from southern California, California Chrome. And excuse me, but yes, it blows and I feel robbed! I agree with the words of one of the owners, Steve Coburn, they rest … Continue reading →

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The Fault in Our Stars..and sports

Posted on June 7, 2014 by susan

Saw The Fault in Our Stars today…bring Kleenex! I had tissues and yes, I did use them. Really poignant, touching, bittersweet story, so terribly sad but also so uplifting. The love that these families had for their cancer stricken children … Continue reading →

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Sharapova and Halep into French Open finals..more!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by susan

Well, sort of what we expected after all the upsets…Sharapova and S. Halep advance today and will meet in the final of the French Open. Given the early exits of Serena Williams, Li Na, A. Radwanska (not to mention V. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday winners and losers (French Open)

Posted on June 4, 2014 by susan

Play continued on Wednesday in Paris at the French Open once the rain subsided…winners and losers were pretty much as expected. Nadal wore down David Ferrer, dropping the first set, 4-6 buy then pouring it on his fellow countryman, 6-4, … Continue reading →

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One Canadian yes, two Canadians no!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by susan

One Canadian yes, two Canadians no today in French Open action. Eugenie Bouchard of Canada had a rousing three set victory over Sanchez-Navarro. 7-6, 2-6, 7-5 to advance into her second consecutive semifinal appearance in a Grand Slam this year … Continue reading →

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No Americans left in French Open

Posted on June 2, 2014 by susan

No Americans are left in the draw at the French Open after today’s action. The last remaining one, Sloane Stephens fell to #4 S. Halep in two sets. Halep looks like the only remaining obstacle to Sharapova on the women’s … Continue reading →