Monthly Archives: July 2012

U.S.A. Breezes By France

Posted on July 31, 2012 by rl111346

Team U.S.A.had there way with France on Sunday, winning the game 98-71. That’s just embarrassing for France especially when they have five NBA players on their roster, one of them being Tony Parker.

Tony Parker and company didn’t show up to play and when you don’t show up to play going up against Team U.S.A. you get abused like a younger sibling. And that’s basically how France played like a younger sibling. U.S.A was varsity basketball and France was junior varsit

Supposedly, Tony Parker didn’t train because of his wrist blah blah blah. Come on now, why even play if you’re going to make excuses? I know that playing with an injury is really difficult, depending on the severity, but like people say “no one wants to hear excuses.”

Former NBA player Jalen Rose said it best on ESPN “here’s a challenge for all players on an international roster show up!” I think that might be one of the realest things Rose will ever say in his life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MClRG3nn9rA

Of course we all want to see U.S.A.win gold but at least make the games fun to watch.

 

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Utility Players Needed

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Alexander Goetzfried

Mark Teixeira is the latest injury to the Yankees who dropped two of three to Boston, and lost the first of three to Baltimore.  With Tex down Eric Chavez moved to first, and Jayson Nix played third.  This is reminiscent of my childhood days watching the Yankees infield in the mid to late 90’s where my favorite utility player of all time would cover any position.  I speak of course of the great Louis Sojo.  I can remember playing wiffle ball at my cousins house, everyone arguing over who would get to play short stop and be Jeter. Whoever was to be picked on that afternoon would end up at second and have to be Louis Sojo.

With the trade deadline taking place as I write this it will be interesting to see if the Yankees have made any big moves for an infield acquisition at third.  Or if they are going to let Chavez and Nix cover for their injured superstar teammates.

Although they are in the midst of a three game losing streak the Yankees are still six and a half ahead of Baltimore, in first place of the AL East.  They have dealt with a lot of big injuries this season, but have not been slowed down much by them.

Tex goes for an MRI on Wednesday, where the severity of his wrist injury will be determined.

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Utility Players Needed

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Alexander Goetzfried

Mark Teixeira is the latest injury to the Yankees who dropped two of three to Boston, and lost the first of three to Baltimore.  With Tex down Eric Chavez moved to first, and Jayson Nix played third.  This is reminiscent of my childhood days watching the Yankees infield in the mid to late 90’s where my favorite utility player of all time would cover any position.  I speak of course of the great Louis Sojo.  I can remember playing wiffle ball at my cousins house, everyone arguing over who would get to play short stop and be Jeter. Whoever was to be picked on that afternoon would end up at second and have to be Louis Sojo.

With the trade deadline taking place as I write this it will be interesting to see if the Yankees have made any big moves for an infield acquisition at third.  Or if they are going to let Chavez and Nix cover for their injured superstar teammates.

Although they are in the midst of a three game losing streak the Yankees are still six and a half ahead of Baltimore, in first place of the AL East.  They have dealt with a lot of big injuries this season, but have not been slowed down much by them.

Tex goes for an MRI on Wednesday, where the severity of his wrist injury will be determined.

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What Do You Mean You Don’t Have $350 for a Seat at Arthur Ashe??

Posted on July 31, 2012 by lc095720

I kid, I kid. Who has that kinda change lying around?

Oh, right – The thousands of incoming travelers cashing in Euros like lottery tickets.

But, seriously – ticket prices for the most anticipated matches can be extremely intimidating to the more modest spender. You can easily get disheartened and tell yourself there is no chance you’ll get to see your favorite players in action.

Luckily, that’s not totally true. Yes, the Nadal or Sharapova matches might be out of your wallet’s league, but you just might be able to catch these 2012 favorites practicing on Sunday, August 26th.

Practice Day is a US Open standard and it’s TOTALLY FREE. The Tennis Center opens to the public at 11AM. Seated players spread out onto all of the courts, (except Arthur Ashe) to loosen up with their hitting partners. The hitting partners play a major roll, prepping their pro for the opponents to come by mimicking their styles. In many cases, watching these extremely intimate moments up close can be more thrilling than an actual match.

As long as you arrive at The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center early, (9AM is sufficient) you can get fantastic seats in the courts. It is never publicized in advance which player will be on which court, but if you are an all-around fan, you will undoubtedly be pleased by what you’re able to see.

It doesn’t stop there – Practice Day is universally regarded as the best opportunity for fans to actually meet the players, get autographs, snap a photo, etc.. Unlike Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day, which can be a bit of a mob scene, Practice Day is historically a much quieter day – The “hidden gem” of the Open, if ever there was one.

So if you, like me, are semi-broke or just don’t have what it takes for the big Slam seats, head over to Flushing on Sunday, August 26th for what could very well be a day to remember.

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What Do You Mean You Don’t Have $350 for a Seat at Arthur Ashe??

Posted on July 31, 2012 by lc095720

I kid, I kid. Who has that kinda change lying around?

Oh, right – The thousands of incoming travelers cashing in Euros like lottery tickets.

But, seriously – ticket prices for the most anticipated matches can be extremely intimidating to the more modest spender. You can easily get disheartened and tell yourself there is no chance you’ll get to see your favorite players in action.

Luckily, that’s not totally true. Yes, the Nadal or Sharapova matches might be out of your wallet’s league, but you just might be able to catch these 2012 favorites practicing on Sunday, August 26th.

Practice Day is a US Open standard and it’s TOTALLY FREE. The Tennis Center opens to the public at 11AM. Seated players spread out onto all of the courts, (except Arthur Ashe) to loosen up with their hitting partners. The hitting partners play a major roll, prepping their pro for the opponents to come by mimicking their styles. In many cases, watching these extremely intimate moments up close can be more thrilling than an actual match.

As long as you arrive at The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center early, (9AM is sufficient) you can get fantastic seats in the courts. It is never publicized in advance which player will be on which court, but if you are an all-around fan, you will undoubtedly be pleased by what you’re able to see.

It doesn’t stop there – Practice Day is universally regarded as the best opportunity for fans to actually meet the players, get autographs, snap a photo, etc.. Unlike Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day, which can be a bit of a mob scene, Practice Day is historically a much quieter day – The “hidden gem” of the Open, if ever there was one.

So if you, like me, are semi-broke or just don’t have what it takes for the big Slam seats, head over to Flushing on Sunday, August 26th for what could very well be a day to remember.

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