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... he is so beloved by tennis fans & players because he is humble and a true gentleman.[/QUOTE]Are you sure he is an Argentine?

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[QUOTE=Tres3;434447]Are you sure he is an Argentine?

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Ouch!

I really believed that had Del Potro serve just a little better, he would have won. Which he was capable but did not.

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I really believed that had Del Potro serve just a little better, he would have won. Which he was capable but did not.[/QUOTE]Yeah, he just ran out of steam at the end. Epic match.

Shame. Would have liked to have seen an Arg v Brit final. ;-)

[QUOTE=DavieW;434451]Yeah, he just ran out of steam at the end. Epic match.

Shame. Would have liked to have seen an Arg v Brit final. ;-)[/QUOTE]They could have play for the Falklands, too.

Is Alex Rodriquez an American hero, or what? Should he be allowed to keep all those millions of dollars that he conned from the American public?

I don't see him killing himself because he is ashamed, do you? He probably see himself as a victim.

[QUOTE=BlackShirt;434914]Is Alex Rodriquez an American hero, or what? Should he be allowed to keep all those millions of dollars that he conned from the American public?

I don't see him killing himself because he is ashamed, do you? He probably see himself as a victim.[/QUOTE]He's always been a pretty weird dude. I used to hear stories about him from people who knew him as a kid in Miami. Interesting article about him in today's NYTimes. Apparently he was never the same after his old man vanished when Rodriguez was 10 years old. That'll fuck you up some.

My dos centavos is that A-Rod and all the other PED using professional athletes should receive the Lance Armstrong treatment. They should be banned for life. Their performance may be entertaining to adults, but it is a terrible role model for kids.

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This last few weeks have been tremendous for sports lovers. No, not American football, baseball, basketball, or even ice hockey. These are world events, where every continent is represented.

We had Men's Volleyball World League Finals down in Mar del Plata where Russia dominated the action and took out Brazil in the finals. Not a pip from you guys down there. You had your noses buried in pussies all day long? More like too much beer, eh! Then we had the World Swimming Champinship in Barcelona where the US dominated the action with 13 gold medals. Missy Franklin with 5 golds, the star of the show. And right now, the World Track & Field World Championship is going on in Moscow. Superb action, US a traditional power.

Nick Symonds got a silver in the men's 800 metres, a race that is own by the Morrocans & Kenyans. A great achievement in a sport where globalization is really highlighted, but an event the US was dominant for many decades after World War II. I mentioned his race because it is my favorite race, these days, it is really a semi sprint.

Then, the World Badminton Champinship in Guangzhou. The highlight was 18 year Thai Ratchanok Inthanon who broke the Chinese domination in the women's singles.

Ok, I see you Flintstone guys starting to look bored, go back to Wilma and your cigars & whiskey.

Here is the link for Youtube's Youth America's Cup.

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHwt_ESQ6cI[/URL]

There will be 8 races. This is races 3 and 4.

I was wrong, it is Red Bulls' Youth Races on Youtube.

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtECmXpQjTM[/URL]

Here are races 5 and 6. These are 45 foot boats and do not foil like the 72's.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNTlrNuCbh0[/URL]

Here is the last two races.

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_AlC7OU9mY[/URL]

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h2o3--uOA8[/URL]

These boats stay in the water. The 72's in the America's Cup come out of the water.

Their speeds will get up to 50 MPH.

The boats are 72 feet long and 13 stories high.

Here is some photos of them.

The Cup races starts on Saturday.

USA cheated so they are down 2 races, with 15 to go. It was to be the best of 17.

P.S.:

Jackson, how come we are not allowed to edit these posts?

Rafael Nadal overcame the toughest field in history (maybe) to win the US Open, overcoming Djokovic who has been dominant the last 2 years. It seem that Djokovic had overcome some jitters to tie at 1-1 and was looking very strong in the 3rd set. Nadal had been scrambling to be be at 4-4 when he just mentally took over, and then cruise home in the 4th set. It's true that Djokovic has been showing some self-doubt coming into the tournament but it was disappointing that he faded so bad.

I have had many arguments as to who is the best player the since the Federer era. There are many Federer loyalists, and Djokovic has convince that he is a Machine. It is true that Federer has all the record numbers, but it was made possible because of Nadal's injuries that curtail his participation and his form for almost 2 years. Prior to that, Nadal had dominated Federer head to head. But it was known that Nadal's style of play would lead to more injuries than Federer.

It was a great US Open.

[QUOTE=BlackShirt;435501]It was a great US Open.[/QUOTE]It was a FANTASTIC finals. I cannot remember seeing tennis played like this since Nadal beat Federer in the Wimbeldon finals. The third set was unbelievable. It is too bad that someone has to lose.

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[QUOTE=BlackShirt;435501]Rafael Nadal overcame the toughest field in history (maybe) to win the US Open, overcoming Djokovic who has been dominant the last 2 years. It seem that Djokovic had overcome some jitters to tie at 1-1 and was looking very strong in the 3rd set. Nadal had been scrambling to be be at 4-4 when he just mentally took over, and then cruise home in the 4th set. It's true that Djokovic has been showing some self-doubt coming into the tournament but it was disappointing that he faded so bad.

I have had many arguments as to who is the best player the since the Federer era. There are many Federer loyalists, and Djokovic has convince that he is a Machine. It is true that Federer has all the record numbers, but it was made possible because of Nadal's injuries that curtail his participation and his form for almost 2 years. Prior to that, Nadal had dominated Federer head to head. But it was known that Nadal's style of play would lead to more injuries than Federer.

It was a great US Open.[/QUOTE]Remember the days when so many talking heads said Nadal would never win a slam if it wasn't on clay?;)

[QUOTE=Doggboy;435509]Remember the days when so many talking heads said Nadal would never win a slam if it wasn't on clay?;)[/QUOTE]Unlike the majestic Federer, whose style and shots seem so imperious, Nadal came across like a good looking gypsy and nothing more than a scrambler. But the speed, and that mental toughness! WOW!

It looks like it is going to be New Zealand's Cup.

Rich kid Larry Ellison can't put enough money into this boat to win.

But New Zealand's boat is funded but the people, so I guess I like them better.

They have sailed the best so far, except this race where they almost capsized.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M11shiFtGO0[/URL]

The races are getting really great.

USA was down 8-1. New Zealand needs one win to take the cup.

USA has come back to make it 8-6.

Two more races are scheduled today on NBCSC, 1:15 pm Pacific Time.

You can watch all the races on YouTube. [URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmSkj0T1sLQ[/URL] the next day.

What a day in sailing.

USA got off the starting line first and did not look back to win the first race.

I thought the USA was going to lose the second race. New Zealand was first off the starting line, and first at the first mark and second mark.

But no one has pasted and ran away with the race. The US heading up wind pasted New Zealand and sailed away.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericasCup[/URL]

It is all tied up at 8-8, with the final race today at 1 pm Pacific time. NBCSN.

[QUOTE=WorldTravel69;435777]What a day in sailing.

USA got off the starting line first and did not look back to win the first race.

I thought the USA was going to lose the second race. New Zealand was first off the starting line, and first at the first mark and second mark.

But no one has pasted and ran away with the race. The US heading up wind pasted New Zealand and sailed away.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericasCup[/URL]

It is all tied up at 8-8, with the final race today at 1 pm Pacific time. NBCSN.[/QUOTE]Even if the American team dos not win the final race, I believe that their comeback from being.2 because of the penalty has to be one of the greatest come-from-behind stories in any sport, ever. I have been racing sailboats for over 50 years, and I do not fully understand the penalty. They were sailing different boats in a different program. Why were the finals in different boats penalized for cheating during what was billed as a "warm up"? If someone can explain that to me, I would certainly appreciate it.

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No matter what you may think about Larry Ellison, Team Oracle scored one of the greatest comebacks in the history of ANY sport by winning the final race of the America's Cup. It is amazing.

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[QUOTE=Tres3;435791]No matter what you may think about Larry Ellison, Team Oracle scored one of the greatest comebacks in the history of ANY sport by winning the final race of the America's Cup. It is amazing.

Tres3.[/QUOTE]I didn't see any of it and I'm not particularly interested in sailing, but just reading your brief updates here makes me wish I had!

Time to get torrenting I reckon...

[QUOTE=Tres3;435791]No matter what you may think about Larry Ellison, Team Oracle scored one of the greatest comebacks in the history of ANY sport by winning the final race of the America's Cup. It is amazing.

Tres3.[/QUOTE]I followed the entire event.

Absolutely one of sport's greatest comebacks, especially considering they started the races with a 2 point penalty.

Unfortunately, it will go unnoticed by most of the world.

Jax.

Here is the final race.

[URL]http://www.youtube.com/user/AmericasCup[/URL]

[QUOTE=Jackson;435793]I followed the entire event.

Absolutely one of sport's greatest comebacks, especially considering they started the races with a 2 point penalty.

Unfortunately, it will go unnoticed by most of the world.

Jax.[/QUOTE]I'm sure the old money New York sailing crowd is up in arms but I thought these new boats were amazing and really fun to watch. I found the idea that they are so fast that they are constantly beating (due to apparent wind) regardless of their direction of travel pretty fucking cool. Though I do miss the sail changes and seeing those spinnakers pop on the downwind legs.

Great job by the whole team.

[QUOTE=Jackson;435793]I followed the entire event.

Absolutely one of sport's greatest comebacks, especially considering they started the races with a 2 point penalty.

Unfortunately, it will go unnoticed by most of the world.

Jax.[/QUOTE]We noticed it here because as soon as the ENGLISH guy came on board and showed you what you was doing wrong. You started winning.

[QUOTE=FlexibleHorn;435829]We noticed it here because as soon as the ENGLISH guy came on board and showed you what you was doing wrong. You started winning.[/QUOTE]I guess it would be bad form for her to join in. What would she sing after all? God save me? [URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7YnOpOhu3c[/URL].

[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;435831]I guess it would be bad form for her to join in. What would she sing after all? God save me? [URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7YnOpOhu3c[/URL].[/QUOTE]The lyrics are about the Queen: God save our gracious Queen. Long live our noble Queen. God Save the Queen. Etc. Therefore, everyone singing the British National Anthem are singing about the Queen and the hope that God will look out for her and save her and the country. Therefore, it seems appropriate that she not sing about herself. When Charles becomes King, the lyrics will change to God save the King.

[QUOTE=FlexibleHorn;435832]The lyrics are about the Queen: God save our gracious Queen. Long live our noble Queen. God Save the Queen. Etc. Therefore, everyone singing the British National Anthem are singing about the Queen and the hope that God will look out for her and save her and the country. Therefore, it seems appropriate that she not sing about herself. When Charles becomes King, the lyrics will change to God save the King.[/QUOTE]I had just never thought about it until I saw everybody singing and her not. Not having grown up with a Sovereign but rather growing up in a sovereign country where even the Pres sings the national anthem it just seemed a little odd until I figured it out.

We kind of have the same thing with Hail to the Chief, but nobody ever sings it.

How about that Del Potro! Dominated Nadal yesterday with an astonishing display of power and control. Reminiscent of his US Open victory against Federer, though even better. Against Federer Delpo hit out on everything and they all stayed in the court, against Nadal he controlled the points and rarely gave Nadal any hope.

If Delpo can get more consistency in his game and stay healthy he could vie for the top spot.

Waddaya say Black Shirt?

[QUOTE=Doggboy;436064]How about that Del Potro! Dominated Nadal yesterday with an astonishing display of power and control. Reminiscent of his US Open victory against Federer, though even better. Against Federer Delpo hit out on everything and they all stayed in the court, against Nadal he controlled the points and rarely gave Nadal any hope.

If Delpo can get more consistency in his game and stay healthy he could vie for the top spot.

Waddaya say Black Shirt?[/QUOTE]We knew it was there, but to see it was like winning the lottery. Shot after shot, Nadal did not know what the hell was going on. He hoped that it was a passing storm, alas, the deluge did not end until the match came to an end. Nadal was still quite fresh, really, he never was allow to do his thing, Del Potro's shots so overwhelm him.

Can Del Potro do it again. He has to, for today, none other that the relentless Djokovic is there to face him. Will give myself a Chao Praya treat if it happens.

Sell everything, evacuate to a turkish bath / massage joint.

Baylor won the Big 12 football conference. Beating the still proud, but now impotent Texas Longhorns 30-10 in the season finale. Baylor, who could not even win a quarter most seasons prior to this year is now a conference champion. Mack Brown put on a pretty face, and said that he was resigning. Proving that nothing last forever, and every dog will have its day. Kind of similar to the shit happening in America, I guess.

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No, it's not Roger Federer. It's the other Swiss, Stanislas Wawarinka who came out ahead in a pulsating 5 set marathon, the last set going 9-7. Wawainka has been in the top 20 for quite a few years, rising to a high of #8 in 2013. But of course, he has always been in Federer's shadow. 2013 saw him showing glimpses of breaking into tennis top elite group, he lost twice to Djokovic in 5 setters in Australia and US Opens. And now, the breakthrough and the spotlight. Very possible, a Federer / Wawrinka Australian Open. The Swiss will be in orgasmic tennis heaven.

Wawarinka's rise surprise me but nevertheless, very welcoming. A few years ago, I watched him at the French Open from very close proximity in one of the side courts at Roland Garros. His power is immense, the sound of ball impacting was scary. I thought he was going to break a racquet or the ball. He does not have the elegance and shot artistry of Federer. Wawarinka is just pure industrial strength, his one handed backhand is his signature shot.

Now that Federer is in a slow decline, I think he and Wawarinka will make an effort to lead Switzerland to their first ever Davis Cup. Together, they won the doubles at the Beijing Olympics. So as a team, they should be the favorites for the Davis Cup the next few years.

Federer was immense in his win over Murray in the quarter finals. But now his old nemesis, Nadal is back to haunt him in the semi-finals. But is this Nadal, the same Nadal of old? My take is, not quite. So if Federer can conquer his own demons, he has a good chance. He need to gamble, go for winners, not get involve in long rallies that will take a toll on his aging body.

In a highly anticipated semi-final between two of the all-time greats, Rafael Nadal easily defeated Roger Federer in 3 straight sets. Physically, Federer just did not have it. The explosiveness was not there, the serve was missing, he was always half a step late, and his flat ground strokes hit the tape time after time. Or was it mentally? Nadal's intensity seem to radiate laser-like beams that seem to wilt Federer by the second. Was he already defeated before he even step onto the court?

I picked Nadal to beat Wawrinka, after all, he 12-0 lifetime. Nadal is my favorite player, but I always enjoy seeing the underdog's dream come true. If Wawrinka plays to his potential, I would be happy to see him win.

Watching the Women's Final now, which is like being at the dentist. Agonizing, usually, nobody wants to win.

Did you have any money on the underdog, Wawarinka? I did not. I wanted to enjoy the match. Wawrinka came out with all cylinders going, unfortunately because of injury, Nadal was not. Nadal, the ever great champion and gentleman, hang on to give the fans & Wawrinka a measure of respect to the match. Nevertheless, Wawrinka, because of his scintillating play for two weeks, was a worthy champion.

The anticipation for a heavyweight slugging match did not materialize. Disappointed, but what can you do? It was like a dry fuck, where you are pumping forever, but the surge never comes.

[URL]http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/10956748/lucy-li-11-becomes-youngest-qualify-us-women-open[/URL]

I was grade 5, worried about my future! I was already failing arithmetics, something was missing from my DNA. Playing sports was generally frowned upon if not outright prohibited. But I was reading non-stop, so was walking around in dreamland. Yet to come, puberty and masturbation.

I think some of you starting sex around 7?

Http: www. Forbes. Com / sites / dandiamond /2014/06/02/ dan-marino-sues-nfl-says-he-was-hurt-by-football-concussions /.

One of the America's storied quaterback icons, Dan Marino sues the NFL for head injuries.

Within the realm of American capitalism, there are many facets to this controversy. Greedy owners, ungrateful players, integrity, personal choices & responsibilities, safety and working conditions, health Insurance, Obama care. Take your pick.

Change, as they say, is a-coming.

Are we going to see a Brasil v Argentina final? Hope so.