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ATP and WTA rankings..World Cup!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by susan

Latest ATP and WTA rankings are out..and World Cup semifinals are underway.  Currently, Germany is raining down on home team Brazil, 6-0.  First half almost complete.  Tomorrow, Argentina vs. Netherlands.  I am kind of pulling for Argentina…I really like Messi, … Continue reading →

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Match for the ages..Djokovic over Fed in five sets at Wimbledon

Posted on July 6, 2014 by susan

Instantly, a match for the ages today as Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in five sets (just under four hours) today in the Wimbledon final, 6-7. 6-4, 7-6, 5-7 (this was awesome by FED!), 6-4.  This match is currently being … Continue reading →

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Down came the rain and washed…Wimbledon out?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by susan

Down came the rain and washed Wimbledon out…no surprise..I have been to Wimbledon, it rains, there are long “ques” and yes, there are great matches, celebrities, and strawberries and cream.  But still it is such a bummer when the rain … Continue reading →

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Manic Monday at Wimbledon and more!

Posted on June 29, 2014 by susan

Hope we have all rested today..tomorrow “Manic Monday ” at Wimbledon!!  I have watched Mystery Woman series on Hallmark and Delivery Man On Demand starring Vince Vaughn (gee, he never lets me down, always funny with feel good message!) and … Continue reading →

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Federer sublime..Serena falls at Wimbledon

Posted on June 28, 2014 by susan

Roger Federer was sublime (again) today in his match at Wimbledon while Serena Williams is out again early in the third Major of the year!  WOW!  What is going on with Serena?  She fell to the feisty A. Cornet of … Continue reading →

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NBA, Wimbledon and Surviving “Paradise”

Posted on June 25, 2014 by susan

Wednesday news…NBA, Wimbledon and of course, Surviving “Paradise” day!  Let’s start with NBA news.  First we have LeBron as a free agent, then Melo, and now Kevin Love will not resign with the Timberwolves.  This is a “no brainer”!  All … Continue reading →

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Almost a win, but a tie and USA still alive!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by susan

Team USA was oh, so close yesterday to a win over Portugal, ended up in a bittersweet tie at 2-2 and they are still alive and will face the powerful German team on Thursday.  With under five minutes left, Dempsey … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, and what a wonderful day it would be…

Posted on June 18, 2014 by susan

Wednesday here, and what a wonderful day it would be..if…I were in southern California?  Or, if Roger Federer wins Wimbledon for Grand Slam #18, (his best shot perhaps) which gets underway next Monday, June 23rd, or if Team USA can … Continue reading →

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San Antonio Spurs..2014 NBA Champions!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by susan

The San Antonio Spurs are the 2014 NBA Champions (for the fifth time in fifteen years)!  Congrats to the Spurs…they are the epitome of a “team”, with class and humility, not to mention tremendous talent.  They suffered a horrible blow … Continue reading →

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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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