No. 1 seed Serena Williams just cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over unranked Melinda Czink in the third round of the U.S. Open — and the commentators are fixating on how embarrassed Czink must be.
Guys, come on, this is Serena Williams. She has her own HP commercials. Take it easy on Czink, she's not the first.
ESPN interviewed Common and Jeremy Piven in the grandstands late in the match, and I guess Common and Serena are dating? That's news to me.
Piven and Common were separated by only a few seats; I wonder if Turtle is booking Common's next record deal.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Monday, September 8, 2008
Holloman On Hold
After rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown against North Carolina Central University on Saturday, JMU senior tailback Eugene Holloman is being withheld from practice this week due to a quadricep injury.
Apparently, Holloman injured his quad at Duke but neglected to alert the JMU coaching staff. After struggling to maintain stride in the open field against NCCU, Holloman told his coaches what was bothering him.
JMU coach Mickey Matthews said he couldn't estimate when Holloman will begin practicing again, or if he will be able to play Saturday in Madison's conference opener against Massachusetts.
Meanwhile, sophomore tailback Jamal Sullivan met with a doctor today to have an apparatus attached to his left thumb, which he injured in August. Sullivan may be able to make his season debut Saturday, but the coaching staff will evaluate his status in the coming days as well.
With Madison's top two running backs both day-to-day for Saturday's game, JMU's chances are hanging in the balance.
Apparently, Holloman injured his quad at Duke but neglected to alert the JMU coaching staff. After struggling to maintain stride in the open field against NCCU, Holloman told his coaches what was bothering him.
JMU coach Mickey Matthews said he couldn't estimate when Holloman will begin practicing again, or if he will be able to play Saturday in Madison's conference opener against Massachusetts.
Meanwhile, sophomore tailback Jamal Sullivan met with a doctor today to have an apparatus attached to his left thumb, which he injured in August. Sullivan may be able to make his season debut Saturday, but the coaching staff will evaluate his status in the coming days as well.
With Madison's top two running backs both day-to-day for Saturday's game, JMU's chances are hanging in the balance.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Nats What I'm Talking About
After being disappointed by Ken Griffey Jr.'s absence this weekend at Nationals Park, I witnessed a pleasant surprise Saturday: a 10-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
The Nationals won for the second time in 11 games while I was in attendance Saturday, after they broke a nine-game losing streak Friday. On Sunday, the Nats completed their first sweep since June 13-15 with a 4-2 win. June 15 is also my birthday; would you call that a coincidence, or am I just good luck?
I also saw the Nats win earlier this season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, May 4. The Nats went on to lose their next five of six, but are 2-0 while I'm in attendance this season. They should have acquired me before the trade deadline.
The Nationals won for the second time in 11 games while I was in attendance Saturday, after they broke a nine-game losing streak Friday. On Sunday, the Nats completed their first sweep since June 13-15 with a 4-2 win. June 15 is also my birthday; would you call that a coincidence, or am I just good luck?
I also saw the Nats win earlier this season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, May 4. The Nats went on to lose their next five of six, but are 2-0 while I'm in attendance this season. They should have acquired me before the trade deadline.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
What's Good for Ken Griffey Jr. isn't for Me
My weekend visit to Nationals Park was destined to be historic, despite the abysmal team that calls it home.
I was going to Saturday's game between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds, with Reds star Ken Griffey Jr. one home run away from tying Sammy Sosa for fifth all-time at 609.
But then a blockbuster deal happened.
Griffey approved a trade to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday before the 4 p.m. trade deadline, meaning another missed milestone for me. I had the opportunity to spend about six weeks in Spain this summer, and I enjoyed soaking in the glory of Spain's run to the EuroCup championship. There was only one problem: my flight home was scheduled for the day of the Euro 2008 championship game between Spain and Germany. The hassle of re-scheduling wasn't worth it to me — but I missed Spain's first EuroCup title since 1964, in the most popular European sport.
So missing Griffey is just another walk in the park. Unfortunately, I won't see his 609th home run leave the park — that historic shot will happen in a White Sox uniform.
I was going to Saturday's game between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds, with Reds star Ken Griffey Jr. one home run away from tying Sammy Sosa for fifth all-time at 609.
But then a blockbuster deal happened.
Griffey approved a trade to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday before the 4 p.m. trade deadline, meaning another missed milestone for me. I had the opportunity to spend about six weeks in Spain this summer, and I enjoyed soaking in the glory of Spain's run to the EuroCup championship. There was only one problem: my flight home was scheduled for the day of the Euro 2008 championship game between Spain and Germany. The hassle of re-scheduling wasn't worth it to me — but I missed Spain's first EuroCup title since 1964, in the most popular European sport.
So missing Griffey is just another walk in the park. Unfortunately, I won't see his 609th home run leave the park — that historic shot will happen in a White Sox uniform.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Stormy Results for Lacrosse Team
In a game JMU needed to qualify for its conference tournament, last second heroics in the first half didn't provide enough momentum for the Dukes to beat George Mason for the fourth Colonial Athletic Association spot.
With three seconds left in the first half, sophomore midfielder Kim Griffin passed from behind the goal to senior attacker Emily Haller, who stuck it in for an 8-7 JMU lead. Haller's score came after three failed JMU attempts in the final minute, in a display JMU lacrosse coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe pointed to as a sign of progress.
But after a lightning storm delayed the game for about an hour and a half with the score tied at eight, JMU never captured the lead against George Mason, which qualified for the CAA tournament with an 11-10 victory.
"In the beginning of the year, we struggled to get one shot," Klaes-Bawcombe said with 22:56 left in the second half, before walking to the Festival Ballroom where both teams waited out the storm. "The fact that we were able to get four shots in the last minute and 30 seconds shows our progress."
But GMU scored three straight goals after play resumed, and the Patriots improved to 12-4 overall, 5-2 in the CAA with the win. JMU (8-9, 3-4) fell to sixth place in the CAA with the loss, when it needed to finish in the top four to qualify for the conference tournament.
With three seconds left in the first half, sophomore midfielder Kim Griffin passed from behind the goal to senior attacker Emily Haller, who stuck it in for an 8-7 JMU lead. Haller's score came after three failed JMU attempts in the final minute, in a display JMU lacrosse coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe pointed to as a sign of progress.
But after a lightning storm delayed the game for about an hour and a half with the score tied at eight, JMU never captured the lead against George Mason, which qualified for the CAA tournament with an 11-10 victory.
"In the beginning of the year, we struggled to get one shot," Klaes-Bawcombe said with 22:56 left in the second half, before walking to the Festival Ballroom where both teams waited out the storm. "The fact that we were able to get four shots in the last minute and 30 seconds shows our progress."
But GMU scored three straight goals after play resumed, and the Patriots improved to 12-4 overall, 5-2 in the CAA with the win. JMU (8-9, 3-4) fell to sixth place in the CAA with the loss, when it needed to finish in the top four to qualify for the conference tournament.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Young Realizes Dream
After breaking school and conference scoring records, Tamera Young has made her mark again.
Young was projected to go in the first round of the 2008 WNBA Draft, and Wednesday she was taken eighth overall by the Atlanta Dream, an expansion franchise. She is the first JMU player taken since the WNBA was started in 1997. Read about her selection here.
Young gave a press conference in Atlanta today, along with three players from the Dream. She is scheduled to return to Harrisonburg on Friday, and is currently finalizing her contract with an agent.
Young was projected to go in the first round of the 2008 WNBA Draft, and Wednesday she was taken eighth overall by the Atlanta Dream, an expansion franchise. She is the first JMU player taken since the WNBA was started in 1997. Read about her selection here.
Young gave a press conference in Atlanta today, along with three players from the Dream. She is scheduled to return to Harrisonburg on Friday, and is currently finalizing her contract with an agent.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Young Prepped for Draft Lottery
Laney High School coach Sherri Tynes thought Tamera Young's decision to attend James Madison was "terrific" when she found out. Not surprising, considering Tynes was once former JMU coach Shelia Moorman's assistant.
But what is surprising is that Young actually chose JMU over high-profile schools. Her talent has always been apparent, and now WNBA officials are on the verge of affirming those skills. Young is slated to go in the first round of the 2008 WNBA Draft on Wednesday.
This prediction posted on the WNBA website Monday projects Young to go 11th overall. She would be the first JMU player to play in the WNBA. Meredith Alexis signed a contract with the Washington Mystics last year, but was cut before the season began. She now plays in France.
The first round of the draft (picks 1-14) will be televised Wednesday on ESPN2 starting at 1 p.m. Young said she's prepared to go anywhere, but would prefer to stay on the east coast.
But what is surprising is that Young actually chose JMU over high-profile schools. Her talent has always been apparent, and now WNBA officials are on the verge of affirming those skills. Young is slated to go in the first round of the 2008 WNBA Draft on Wednesday.
This prediction posted on the WNBA website Monday projects Young to go 11th overall. She would be the first JMU player to play in the WNBA. Meredith Alexis signed a contract with the Washington Mystics last year, but was cut before the season began. She now plays in France.
The first round of the draft (picks 1-14) will be televised Wednesday on ESPN2 starting at 1 p.m. Young said she's prepared to go anywhere, but would prefer to stay on the east coast.
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