Tennis

Last year saw the defending champ put together one of the most impressive seasons we've seen in the history of our young league, 12-2 and the title belt.  He wasn't shy about the title either bantering all year long, running his mouth like his lips don't fit.  He wasn't any different this offseason getting more outspoken in emails and trying to stall the league draft for days.  Why?  Because he's the defending league champion and some owners are quietly talking behind his back about how it's quickly gone to his head.  Others outside the league have also noticed the change and have started calling him Lane Kifflin.  Regardless of how others feel about him, he is the champion until January this year and has a chance to repeat.. maybe.

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So, rumor has it online sports betting used to be really sweet; I heard pinnaclesports was an excellent, reputable site until the US cracked down on this alleged integrity issue.  An article I read points to a 1999 study that over $380 billion is illegally wagered on betting.  Now, I am not an advocate of; well, if society does it.. then it must be right.  Because usually, I think people are pretty stupid, especially society.  However, this seems harmless to me because the money can be used in so many ways.  Think of all the tax money and money, in general, the state and the US can collect, insane.  Anyway, it appears sports betting is only allowed in several states where it was legal before a certain law was passed.

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The Chicago Blackhawks resumed their winning ways last night, defeating the Atlanta Thrashers 3-1 in Atlanta.  The win ran the Hawks record on their current eight game road trip to 5-2.  Patrick Sharp ended his gola scoring drought by rifling in his 23rd goal on the power play in the second period.  Johnathan Towes scored off a rebound on the power play and Dave Bolland added an empty net short handed goal to ice the win for the Hawks.  Ilya Kovalchuk scored his 24th of the season for the Thrashers.

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n the Washington DC area and love the game of tennis, you won't want to miss this year's Legg Mason Tennis Tournament, which is being held at the Fitzgerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park, August 9 - 17. This event is in its 40th year and is a warm-up tournament for the US Open. This ATP Tour event is part of the US Open Series and attracts some top ten players who are fine-tuning their game for the US Open. This year's players include defending champion, Andy Roddick, who has won this event three times and is looking for a fourth win; Marat Safin, Tommy Haas, Juan Carlos Ferrero, John Isner, Marty Fish, Donald Young, Feliciano Lopez, and Sebastian Grosjean. This tournament is not only about tennis, there's something for everyone at this event. See below for a list of events.  Kids Day - Saturday, August 9 Kids 12 and under can enjoy professional tennis and interactive games all for free!  Tickets can be obtained on site at the tournament box office.  National Parks Recreation Family Day hosted by SportsTalk 980 - Sunday, August 10 Purchase a Family 4 Pack and receive 4 tickets, 4 vouchers for lunch and an official event program, all for $20!  Additional tickets available for $5 a person.  Main Draw tennis, clinics, games, and much more hosted by SportsTalk 980.  For more information call (202) 721-9500.  Valspar Paint Performance Challenge - Sunday, August 10 The 2nd Annual Valspar Paint Performance Challenge will be held at eight Olympus US Open Series tournaments this summer and will encourage fans to test their accuracy skills for a chance to win a trip to Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the US Open. Visit valspartennis.com for detailed information, a complete schedule and to play the online version of the Performance Challenge game.  USTA Member Appreciation Day – Monday, August 11USTA members who present their membership card at the box office will receive a 2-for-1 discount (limit four [4] free tickets per person) on reserved tickets for Monday, August 11 as well as for Friday, August 15 (12 pm session).  For more information, call the USTA/ MAS at (703) 556-6120.    The Princeton Review Night at the Net presented by DC101 - Tuesday, August 12 The Princeton Review Reception:  6pm -8pm   Tickets:  $40/person - Enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres with your friends, meet a professional tennis player, and watch world-class tennis, all for just $40 a person!  Plus, you will be treated to great music from DC101.  This event has sold out for the last 14 years, so get your tickets now!  For more information call (202) 721-9500.  Calvert Woodley Wine Tasting night featuring Wolf Blass Wines – Thursday, August 14Reception:  6pm -8pm   Tickets:  $60/person  - Calvert Woodley, Washington, DC’s premier wine retailer, presents a special tasting of Australia’s award-winning Wolf Blass wines along with paired food items and their expert staff to answer any questions you may have.  This event sold out in its inaugural year, so buy your tickets now!  Tickets include the wine tasting, food, a gift and a ticket for the evening’s matches.  For more information, please call 202-721-9500. 

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He got lucky only having to play either Nadal or Djokivic - not one in the semis and one in the finals.  He's going to be a year older next year and he's shown real signes of being past his prime

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After my blog post about how Federer was the greatest tennis player of all time and was easily going to break Sampars' record 14 Grand Slam singles victories, I'm starting to think that I might have been a little premature in my assesment.

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Before I get to the 16 things we all need to know before the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend I would like to congratulate myself on some of my correct predictions.  I said the games would be much closer than last year and I must say, these games last week were unbelievable.  The scheduling by CBS sucked though because it seemed every good game happened at the same time as another good game and then there would be slots where all four games were blowouts.  This is something CBS needs to look at next year, I don’t want a time slot with two #1’s playing 16’s, a 2 playing a 15 and a 3 playing a 14.  I also said that last weekend would be the best sports weekend of the year and outside of my Giants winning the Super Bowl it definitely was (the Super Bowl has to be put on another level though and doesn’t count).  I also said many people would be throwing their brackets away on Monday morning and assuming many of you had Duke going further then round 2 and didn’t have Davidson or Western Kentucky in your Sweet 16 I feel confident that I was correct.  My final four is also still alive.  I feel very good about my predictions and even better about this tournament being an absolute classic.  All we need is a few great Sweet 16 games and a couple good ones over the weekend, followed by a powerhouse Final Four and we have a tournament to remember, as I predicted.

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