Knees may not be the only organ going haywire.

Where’s Seles going with all this? Marriage?

You should have already watched this vid at least once. If not, drown yourself in the kitchen sink first before proceeding. From Rollo Tomasi. Thanks.

ROLLO TOMASI

Connors:

Being an eyewitness to a crime means nothing?

It’s amazing how actually seeing the criminal in the act does not mean much. Innocent guy spent 11 years in jail just because the victim was 110% sure it was him who raped her. She even says that while being raped all she was working on was to intently look at his face so if she survives she will have no difficulty in identifying him in the line up.

Click here. Go to eyewitness, part 1 and 2.

Did golf just got demoted to a board game?

How else are you going to look at what happened yesterday?

I mean the guy is freaking 59. And has had hip replacement surgery. And was about to win the most cherished Slam in the sport – lost it by just ONE freaking stroke. Unfreakingbelievable.

Guys are already turning up their oxygen at the assisted living facilities around the world. Or are we going to witness the ‘thriller’ of golf anytime now with jokers being released from graves?

Best way to unload the truck load of bad deeds you’ve accumulated.

Cancel them with good deeds. Unless it’s a major sin like murder or something, you can reduce the bad deed count with a good deed.

Catch: Your time’s up when you die. So hurry up and start ‘cancelling’ NOW.

And not continuing with the bad deeds will help immensely too to put you in the black. GEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!

‘Funny’ Sunday coming up.

As suggested by Alex and seconded by Sol, this coming Sunday (July 26) will be ‘funny’ Sunday.

You can submit your entry which will be rated by everyone. Winner goes on Wall Of Fame.

Anything funny goes: Jokes, videos, quotes, story etc.

Federer’s critics and their cause.

While it’s almost impossible to manage a Hall Of Fame career without providing enough fodder to the critics to revel in, both during your playing years and after you retire, there are certain cardinal rules you cannot afford to breach and jeopardise your legacy specially if you have smashed all records and stand alone at the top.

If that line is crossed it doesn’t matter how much you achieved in terms of numbers and hardware, you are going down. Here’s what Federer has provided to his critics to busy themselves with – so far.

-Worst loser in the history of the sport, if not the entire sporting world. With more than ample instances in his own era of players who have endured devastating losses with dignity and grace, his behavior becomes even more stark. As if all that wasn’t enough, he has added the endless berating of his opponents after virtually every loss. And if he has been able to hold his words and tears back in a few instances, the long horse face and wry look has stepped in the fill the void, robbing the worthy winner of his moment in the sun.

All that becomes even more conspicuous when the players offended have NEVER responded in kind to stoke the fire. This behavior points to one major fact among myriad of other off shoots: Self centeredness. While a certain degree of it is understandable and even acceptable, the combination of above factors clearly takes it beyond that realm into where it may taint his legacy with not-so-bright colors.

-H2H against Nadal: While there are various angles with which the lopsided record can be studied with, by and large, none of them hold enough water for the public to dismiss it decisively when deciding on Federer’s greatness. The only way it can now lose some of it’s strength with some certainty is if Federer is able to widen the Slam number discrepancy between him and Nadal: Federer reaching 18-20 Slams while Nadal staying put at or around six.

-Marriage: While the stigma of not getting married or getting divorced or conceiving a child before marriage etc. has virtually vanished, it still hasn’t been wiped off the virtues slate – at least in the majority of countries. His ‘shacking up’ with Mirka instead of marrying her for almost a decade may have seemed as just another sign of the times, but when he did the turn around after the pregnancy, he lost major points in both worlds.

Although a player’s personal life shouldn’t matter much when the legacy chapter is up for a write up, it does, however, become an issue when the infractions are so conflicting, egregious and obvious. Add the clean image he has always touted for himself and you can bet this will show up somewhere in his profile – prominently.

-The feminine side: Federer has clearly surpassed any tennis player EVER in conveying mixed messages as to his sexuality. From choosing colors like gold, to the glittery man purse to display of cringe-inducing emotions on court with Wawrinka to being a regular at fashion shows (genuinely for fashion tips instead of chics), to overly stressing fashion on the court to putting his arms around waists of shirtless men to carrying Tweety etc.

While all of the above in itself may not constitute enough evidence to label him as someone of questionable intentions, the fact that NO ONE in the history of the sport has ever even remotely attempted ANY of the above deviant behavior, forces one to question if not marrying Mirka for so long was more due to something growing within his psyche than any practical reason. It may form a chapter in his legacy trail for sheer ‘first timeness’ if not for anything else.

Rafael Nadal Says He’s OK to Go. From Claire. Thanks.

CLAIRE

July 14th, 2009

Rafael Nadal Says He’s OK to Go

by Sean Randall
And now for your weekly Rafael Nadal injury update: He’s ok! Hurray! That according to a statement on Nadal’s website: “Rafa Nadal underwent further medical tests today in Barcelona. He is slowly recovering from his injury and will resume practice next Monday July 20th. He will back in action in Montreal where he is defending champion.”

Hopefully this latest Nadal announcement puts to rest what really has turned into circus which began after the French with his revelation that his knees had been troubling him all spring. Then we endured the doctor’s report followed by the Wimbledon exo charade and subsequent withdrawal. Of course during Wimbledon word leaked of his parent’s divorce.

Now, Nadal releases news under the puzzling headline “TODAY: RAFA’S INJURY UPDATE”. Does this mean there will be another update tomorrow? Maybe a weekend update or one after his July 20 practice? Please? Can’t wait!!

Whichever you want to believe the cause of his Soderling loss – his parents, his knee – it’s all been handled rather oddly.

I understand he has a huge media following his every move, his every twitch, but does he really need the dog and pony show?

Yes, Rafa, we remember who you are, we remember you are injured and we remember you are a great tennis player. Just because Roger Federer has won the last two Slams – winning last Sunday in thrilling fashion over Andy Roddick – you and your sleeveless tees, butt-picking routine and the extended time you take between points haven’t been forgotten by your fans. Don’t worry, and get well soon!

Anyway, it has been a wild ride for Rafa this spring/summer. Just two months ago things were in high gear in Camp Nadal. Rafa was piling up titles, Sports Illustrated was writing him in as the soon-to-be GOAT and Federer, who was headed out of the Top 5, was floundering with one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel.

Now, Federer is back at No. 1 as the undeniable (yes!) GOAT following back-to-back French Open and Wimbledon titles while Nadal hasn’t played a point since his startling loss to Robin Soderling at Paris.

But at least now we have official word that Rafa’s ok to play. That is until his next website announcement: “TONIGHT: RAFA’S POST DINNER BLADDER UPDATE”. Just stay away from the punch, Rafa.

Shouldn’t Hawk-Eye take up Nadal’s challenge?

Nadal challenged the accuracy of Hawk-Eye couple years ago in his match against Youzhny after a disputed call. He wanted to see how it will work on clay.

Don’t the ATP and Hawk-Eye owe fans the opportunity to see how off or on the mark the whole freaking thing is? Instead of all the BS computations they came out with after that disputed Wimbledon call (Federer vs Nadal), wouldn’t this be the most accurate and satisfying demo for players and fans alike?

Or you too scared to risk all the hallaballoo you have created as to how this is the best thing to ever happen to tennis?

Put it all on the line and let the chips fall. Or will it collapse the mountain of fairly tales you have built up to pull the rug over our eyes?

Photos.

McEnroe’s team suspended. From YMD. Thanks.

YMD

WTT Kerfuffle

NEW YORK — World TeamTennis has suspended and fined New York Sportimes coach Chuck Adams after his team — which features John McEnroe — and the Washington Kastles got into heated arguments over players getting hit by shots.

The league barred Adams from leading New York against visiting Kansas City on Friday night for “violating the World TeamTennis Coaches’ Code of Conduct.”

Adams went onto Washington’s side of the court to confront a Kastles player Thursday.

The league called this “the first punishment” for what happened between New York and Washington on Thursday. WTT said it “continues to investigate the incident to determine if there will be any additional punishments issued.”

With video goodness:

http://www.comcastsportsnet.tv/common/global_flash/player/spe.swf?flv=vidcast_11025&sid=102&d=www.comcastsportsnet.tv

Famous Athletes and their Fathers. From Claire. Thanks.

CLAIRE

Famous Athletes and their Fathers
by Rich Andrews | More from this Blogger

30 Jun 2008 02:37 AM

What do Bobby Bonds and Barry Bonds have in common with Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr.? Answer: They were/are all famous father and son Major League baseball players. It is becoming more and more common to see these father and son “spin offs” when it comes to famous athletes. Other famous athletes and their sons that come to mind are Archie Manning, Peyton Manning, and Eli Manning (NFL); Calvin Hill (NFL) and Grant Hill (NBA); Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (NASCAR). There are even female athletes that follow in their fathers “footsteps” such as Laila Ali and Muhammad Ali. It happens not only in athletics, but also in politics, and medicine.

What makes a child want to follow their famous father into their profession? Could it be that the sport or profession is considered the “family business” and it is expected that “Jr.” will follow dear old Dad when he retires? Some believe that it is when their children see their fathers so driven and determined to reach their goal that nothing can stand in their way. Others say it is just the love or passion for the game. Whatever the reason, there are many who follow in their parents’ footsteps.

For those who do pursue a career after their famous fathers there can be many obstacles to overcome. In addition to the normal hurdles that everyone else has to overcome, children of famous athletes may find it very difficult to live up to the unrealistic expectations of fans. For example, if you’re the child of say, a Michael Jordan, or a Joe Montana, who can really live up to that kind of standard. Michael Jordan is considered to be the very best NBA basketball player who ever lived. He won six NBA Championships and five Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards. Joe Montana is arguably one of the best NFL quarterbacks to ever play the game. He won four Super Bowls and has been named Super Bowl MVP three times. Reportedly, both Michael Jordan and Joe Montana have children that are pursuing a career in professional sports.

Another obstacle can be the instant celebrity status of these young athletes and their famous fathers. Everything they do seems to be under a microscope. One mistake and it’s front page news. Unfortunately, there are those athletes that turn to drugs and alcohol in an attempt to help them escape the pressures of their celebrity life. Other athletes turn to performance-enhancing drugs to help them overcome mediocrity.

One family who appears to be very well adjusted is the Manning family. Archie Manning was a NFL quarterback with the New Orleans Saints for many years, but had no NFL championship ring. However, both of his sons, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, have won an NFL Championship and a Super Bowl MVP award. Neither Peyton nor Eli comes across as arrogant because of the “NFL pedigree”, or their accomplishments. In fact, the only one who appears to be having any difficulty in adjusting is Archie Manning, when has to see his two grown up children make those ridiculous commercials.

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