Category Archives: Tennis

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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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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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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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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Tennis from “down under”

Australian Open underway and Roger Federer will take the court today!  YES!!!!!  I am a happy camper when I get to watch Roger Federer.  As an aside, Fed has announced he will skip the Davis Cup match next month between … Continue reading

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Dwight Howard returns for Lakers

Dwight Howard returns to action tonight to boost the struggling Lakers.   At the half, the Lakers lead Cleveland, 57 – 45.  I have said it before, I will say it again, do not declare the Lakers out of the playoffs … Continue reading

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DVR going to get work out from me today!

Just a heads up for all of you wonderful people who are following me on this blog.  My DVR is going to get a work out today!  I will be watching the Falcons – Seattle game (Falcons currently up 20 … Continue reading

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