06-28-2010, 01:25 PM
While we do make random postings in other threads, I wanted a thread where I can post random news and facts for those of you who follow sports. Some of it will be Sports Center re-hashing, but Iâll try to add some real commentary.
Tennis: Wimbledon
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/...id=5335539
Todayâs action does not disappoint. While Federer sailed on with fairly little trouble, the USâs one chance for Wimbledon glory (in my eyes) is in serious danger. At the time of writing this, Roddick is behind two sets to one, and is battling back to stay in it. Roddick is ranked the 5th seed overall in the tourney, and honestly isnât playing that badly from what I am reading. This truly has been the Wimbledon of almost-upsets (remember Federer almost losing in the first round), and I sincerely hope that Roddick can stay in it.
EDIT: Roddick goes down. The US is really doing shitty in international sports this week.
Baseball: Standings
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/standings/
Even though the Twins are still at the top of the AL Central, lastâs nights beating by the Mets show they are having issues right now. Detroit is in striking distance, and if they can stay together I would love to see them at the top of the AL Central.
Far more interesting so far in the season is the National League. We have three leaders who I wouldnât have necessarily marked as easy picks at the beginning of the season. The Braves have looked dominant so far, along with the Reds (yes I just said the Reds), and the great pitching of the Padres in the NL West. Having seen the Cards been so dominate in the NL Central, I love seeing the Reds have their moment. Letâs hope they can continue to the end of the season so we can see some different teams in the playoffs.
Yankeeâs pull off the rally:
http://www.pinstripealley.com/2010/6/28/...os-angeles
World Cup:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5336233...901&ver=us
Netherlandâs Highlights.
While my interest in the World Cup has dropped off hardcore since the USAâs loss, I still love to see the highlights. I find myself saying âsoccerâ again instead of âfootballâ as the World Cup mania bleeds out day by day. A really crushing defeat on Saturday for us, however I still feel other teams may have it much worse (in countries that truly care about soccer).Â
Tennis: Wimbledon
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/...id=5335539
Todayâs action does not disappoint. While Federer sailed on with fairly little trouble, the USâs one chance for Wimbledon glory (in my eyes) is in serious danger. At the time of writing this, Roddick is behind two sets to one, and is battling back to stay in it. Roddick is ranked the 5th seed overall in the tourney, and honestly isnât playing that badly from what I am reading. This truly has been the Wimbledon of almost-upsets (remember Federer almost losing in the first round), and I sincerely hope that Roddick can stay in it.
EDIT: Roddick goes down. The US is really doing shitty in international sports this week.
Baseball: Standings
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/standings/
Even though the Twins are still at the top of the AL Central, lastâs nights beating by the Mets show they are having issues right now. Detroit is in striking distance, and if they can stay together I would love to see them at the top of the AL Central.
Far more interesting so far in the season is the National League. We have three leaders who I wouldnât have necessarily marked as easy picks at the beginning of the season. The Braves have looked dominant so far, along with the Reds (yes I just said the Reds), and the great pitching of the Padres in the NL West. Having seen the Cards been so dominate in the NL Central, I love seeing the Reds have their moment. Letâs hope they can continue to the end of the season so we can see some different teams in the playoffs.
Yankeeâs pull off the rally:
http://www.pinstripealley.com/2010/6/28/...os-angeles
World Cup:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5336233...901&ver=us
Netherlandâs Highlights.
While my interest in the World Cup has dropped off hardcore since the USAâs loss, I still love to see the highlights. I find myself saying âsoccerâ again instead of âfootballâ as the World Cup mania bleeds out day by day. A really crushing defeat on Saturday for us, however I still feel other teams may have it much worse (in countries that truly care about soccer).Â