Category Archives: Tennis
Democracy defeats Communism… Again!
Andy Murray, like Jed Bartlett, is The Real Thing. He didn’t need to prove it, of course, but he did again last night against Stanislas Wawrinka, a four hour five setter which at several points looked like it would be … Continue reading
Dude! Where's My Sponsor?
Do you think Roddick knows he looks exactly like one of the stupidest actors of all time? Was there a moment, however slight, when he gazed lovingly at the post-Mandy Moore mirror and noticed that he had traversed from classic, … Continue reading
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In Tennis, Love Means Nothing
Tennis is a great sport, no argument – let’s just move on. Tennis spectators, however, aren’t really much to write home about. They just don’t get involved enough. It’s not entirely their fault (hmm) though, with those umpires telling them … Continue reading
DeadBall Awards: Greatest Game 2008 (and/or Best Individual Sports Match 2008)
Individual and team sports are very different animals. Teams sports originate as a metaphor for war between villages and work as a training ground of societal virtues. While excellence and leadership are valued highly; togetherness, mutual benefit, and a responsibility … Continue reading
The Dead Ball Dick-List: Lleyton Hewitt
1. His game is so ugly it’s hard to watch. 2. All the yelling and screaming is most unnecessary. Sure a bit of that stuff is warranted when the game is tense but all day, every game, every day is … Continue reading
