Remember the day when Jimmy Connors was playing? John McEnroe? Pete Sampras?
Today, some guy named Sam Querrey was the last American tennis player knocked out of our tournament. The US Open. Nowadays, Andy Roddick is probably the best-known US tennis player. Wake me when he wins something important.
There’s [...]
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What’s Wrong With American Tennis?
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on September 7th, 2010
Golfer Shanks Shot Out of the Rough – Sparks Fire
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on August 31st, 2010
It’s dry in California. Scrape your iron on a rock and you have calamity.
An unnamed golfer at the Shady Canyon Golf Course in Irvine, CA is not going to be held responsible for hitting the bad shot. But, in the end, it caused a 12-acre blaze that required the assistance of 150 firefighters and helicopters overhead.
For [...]
MC Hammer Wants to Fight
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on August 31st, 2010
The mixed-martial arts phenomenon has swept into hammer-time.
MC Hammer and his Alchemist Management creation is deep into the MMA. He is promoting 15 MMA stars including Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko and Nate Marquardt. But, promoting the stars is not what the 48-year-old Hammer wants. He wants to fight.
“If I could today, I’d be a fighter myself. I love the [...]
Jim Furyk, Oversleeping, and Cell Phone Batteries
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on August 26th, 2010
What’s up with cell phone batteries these days? Seems like modern technology should be able to come up with something a little more reliable.
Owners of an Android phone know what I’m talking about. Many are lucky to get about 12 hours out of their batteries. Get caught in a situation where you don’t have a [...]
Elin Nordegren — Single Today
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on August 23rd, 2010
The divorce of Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods became final today. Perhaps Tiger can start to golf again. And, Elin? I think she’ll be ok.
Doesn’t it make you wonder what Tiger was thinking?
ESPN’s Jay Mariotti Arrested — and Today’s Dimwit
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on August 21st, 2010
Exactly one week ago today, Jay Mariotti wrote an article on Fanhouse.com about the MLB’s approach to violence, saying Bud Selig is “much too soft” on the offenders.
In the world of Bud Selig and the union he allows to rule his domain — the Major League Baseball Players Association — this somehow qualifies as tough [...]
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Comments OffBullfight Turns Ugly in Spain as Bull Does Lambeau Leap
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on August 19th, 2010
40 people were injured when the bull jumped into the stands and plowed over everything in its way. But, here’s what I don’t get. Catch the guy who thought it might be a good idea to hold onto the bull’s tail to keep it from going further. Fail.
video: You Tube /Russia Today
PGA Golf at Whistling Straits – Fail
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on August 15th, 2010
Dustin Johnson must hate that place. Whistling Straits in Kohler, WI is full of sand. Some 1,200 traps. And he ended up in one that he didn’t even know he was in.
First of all, this would have all been avoided if he wouldn’t have shanked his drive. So, Dustin [...]
Posted in Other Sports Tags: Bubba Watson, Dustin Johnson, Martin Kaymer, PGA Championships, whistling straits Comments OffWimbledon Olympics Will Not Be All-White
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on August 13th, 2010
Wimbledon is stuffy. It’s stars cannot express themselves. We get nothing like Venus Williams at the French Open. But, in 2012, Wimbledon will let it’s hair down. Said All England Club chief Ian Ritchie:
“We hope to some extent there will be a different type of audience. It is not a repeat of the Championships. It [...]
Posted in Other Sports Tags: anna kournikova, maria sharapova, Olympics, serena williams, Tennis Comments OffDid Tiger Just Kiss the Ryder Cup Goodbye?
Posted by Michael Emdeyar on August 8th, 2010
18-over for a tournament? Tiger Woods has never played so poorly. That’s no way to play yourself onto a team.
Tiger Woods remains distracted by his extra-curricular activities. And, there’s virtually no sign of recovering his status as World’s best. The entire golf world suffers. Today’s winner was Hunter Mahan.
