Sporting event of the day

[jacks girl]

We can't seem to keep a sport thread open for very long. Count this one as a every and all sports thread.

We can move from one sport to another but keep this open as long as we can LOL. For information on great sporting events you think someone just won't want to miss.

We will see if we have any sports fans on here or not... LOL

I watched Jr get pushed out of the way last night. I wasn't pleased with who won but it was an exciting ending.

Well here we go. what is your fav sport.

I like tennis... Nascar, pro football, and Kentucky Basketball.

[Rachel E.]

I like Baseball, volleyball, rugby, hockey, and *gulp* football.

I'm from Colorado, so my team is (baseball) Rockies, (football) Bronco's, and (hockey) Avalanche. Unfortunately The Rockies didn't make it to the finals this year. But they came very close and we are proud of our all-Christian team!

I love rugby but have only watched the "All Blacks" play. They are amazing, and I've heard some of the other rugby fans on here say that they are the best, is that true? I love rugby what a Sport!

[ProfessorAlan]

right now I'm watching the ladies play golf -- watched the NASCAR boys last night.

[jacks girl]

So glad to see you all jumping aboard. I'm hoping this thread can keep us all abreast of what is going on in the sports world.


Jacks

[jacks girl]

No nascar race this weekend i guess they took Mothers day off.

[ProfessorAlan]

Well they take Mother's Day itself off, but not the whole wekeend -- the Cup cars raced last night in Darlington: 1. Ky Busch, 2. Edwards, 3. Gordon, 4. Junior, and 5. D Ragan.

[jacks girl]

UGH I missed it. oh well thanks for the report on who won.

[jacks girl]

This race I didn't miss. The Winston was on tonight. yes yes I know it has some new gobble te goop name that i hate. if they hadn't put the All Star Race after it I wouldn't have even know what it was.

To me it will always be the Winston. I'm so tired of them changing the names around.

That is my 2 cents.

[jacks girl]

i have two events to share.

The Coco cola 600 should be on this weekend. Coverage starts at 5:00 on WVAH fox in my area. I have been to this race twice and it's a great race to watch live or on TV.

Also the French open is starting and those with Direct TV and the right package can check out the 700's they are going to have several channels dedicated to different matches.

[ProfessorAlan]

Today I'm watching NCAA softball, betwene doing work outside.

Sunday it's auto racing all day: Indy 500 at noon, then the NASCAR race JG mentioned.

[Rachel E.]

I've never had much to do with Nascar and racing, but I do remember when the great Dale Earnhart died. I kept the newspaper article, and I remember liking him because he's a Christian. Do ya'll know if his son is?

[ProfessorAlan]

A lot of NASCAR has a "christian culture" about it, but I don't know who are personally believers.

[jacks girl]

I don't know if Jr is a Christian or not. i pray all the time that they will find the Lord. I think Jr is young and may be a little wild at times. But I hope that soon he will settle down and find a regular place for the Lord in his life. I could be wrong and he could be a devout Christian.

I am happy he has a new sponsor. it was a very good race today interesting ending with the wrecks and splash and goes.

Jacks

[ProfessorAlan]

Yeah, fun race, especailly since the fuel situation helped the 24 car end up in the Top 5, where he did not deserve to be!

[righter1]

Jumping in here...


I like football (Go CHIEFS!!!!), baseball to a degree, racing when hubby's not around (he likes 1/4 mile, I like the long races), golf, and some basketball (more college than pro.)

I wanted to watch the Indy 500 this weekend, and was in and out, and kind of forgot about it (saw a few laps.) I REALLY would have liked to see Dannika Patrick hit that other guy that cut her off and damaged her car--I only got to read about it in the paper the next day--but sadly, the security guard prevented her.

I'm currently waiting for the NFL preseason to start. I just got the NFL Network, so I'm WAY excited for the season to start so I can watch more of the games, much to hubby's chagrin. :D

[jacks girl]

the french open is on this week, Roger and Nadal are my fav. i think maria is doing good to professor.

they have a great mix for DTV customers. if you like tennis it was grand.

Missed the race today at dover who won.

[jacks girl]

Still watching the french open today NBC cut away to a commercial and when they came back they had skipped over 7 games i think you call them or was it matches. I'm still learning.

But man that Roger can play and Nadal and he will hit it off I think this Sunday. I still don't know who one at Dover.

jacks

[ProfessorAlan]

Nadal looks darn-near unstoppable on clay.

[jacks girl]

Yea he does did you watch the match with Roger and the frenchmen this evneing man what a match.

professor who won last week at dover.

jacks

[ProfessorAlan]

1. Kyle Busch
2. Carl Edwards
3. Greg Biffle
4. Matt Kenseth
5. Jeff Gordon
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7. Jimmie Johnson
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35. Junior

[jacks girl]

Cool Jeff got another top 5 and man poor jr way back there. thanks much.

Did you watch the ladies finals today in tennis i was a little surprised.

jacks

Can't wait to see nadal and roger go at it.

[ProfessorAlan]

Well, Ivanovic has been close before, so it's not a huge surprise.

But NADAL. Wow, that was utter domination, one of the most impressive displays I've ever seen of one top athlete totally dismantling another top athlete. It was not even close. It was not even close to being close.

[Ransom v. Unman]

So, umm, why don't we have a Euro 2008 thread up yet?

Portugal streamrolled Turkey... Czech Republic steamrolled Switzerland...

Actually, in Turkey's case, steamrolled might be a bit extreme.

Anyone got bets on who takes it? What about Germany, Poland, Austria and Czroatia? Four countries that veritably hate each other's GUTS! Should be a fun outing today, don't we all think?

[ProfessorAlan]

I am puilling for Croatia on the grounds that their checkerboard pattern and shield are eerily reminiscent of my college alma mater's symbol. I believe I recall reading somewhere that there is actually a connection between the two.

[Ransom v. Unman]

Well, Croatia won, 1-0.

Podolski just scored for Germany against the Poles... ironic, as he was born in Poland.

[jacks girl]

Sorry I just been watching Tennis and nascar latley. but man that match between Roger and nadal today was worse than a snoozer. Man poor roger how will he hold his head up. I never seen him play so badly.

YIKES.

jacks

[melw]

i am not a huge sports fan, as a child my dad was and still is sports mad, so i was made to watch it.

I will watch a little AFL, but usually just becasue hubby is. don't mind a bit of soccer, cricket, but only on rare occasions. i will watch the olympics, most sports.

The only thing i really like to watch is NRL State of Origin. I don't even watch the regular NRL matches.
So Go the BLUES

MEL

[Ransom v. Unman]

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What's NRL?

[ProfessorAlan]

Google Ads thinks NRL relates to rugby, and they're usually right.

[melw]

NRL = National Rugby League.

For those unitiated there is a difference between Union and League even though they both have Rugby before the name.

It drives me crazy that people think i follow Rugby and they are talking about Union (i don't know the rules there)

MEL

[Ransom v. Unman]

NRL = National Rugby League.

For those unitiated there is a difference between Union and League even though they both have Rugby before the name.

It drives me crazy that people think i follow Rugby and they are talking about Union (i don't know the rules there)

MEL

And this is still further distinct from Austrailian Rules Football?

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All the same, Fabregas and Spain go up against the Russkies today, and I'm hoping for another Northern country to upset another Mediterranean country today in the Sweden v. Greece match, but Sweden hasn't ever been as strong as the Netherlands have been. I suppose we'll see...

[melw]

And this is still further distinct from Austrailian Rules Football?

yes there is a difference between NRL and Aussie rules (or AFL).

I know the rules for these two, but i was born and bred in NRL territory. I can't lose my heritage.

MEL

[jacks girl]

Sunday Jr finally did it. Yeah... then he ran out of gas thank you for that last caution. Did you see this Professor.

I'm also waiting for the tennis to start back up in London I think.

jacks

[righter1]

How about that US Open??? 18 hole playoff only to go to sudden death... :)

[ProfessorAlan]

Nice wathcing Euro 2008 in PRIME TIME in Britain last week. A couple of great matches.

[jacks girl]

Tennis is going strong on my Direct TV mix. Nadal pulled one out of the hat today against some younger pup. I'm watching Roddick and Tipsarevic and watched taped Maria to watch later.

You catching any of this professor.

[jacks girl]

Man some of the people that are falling out of Wimbledon is shocking. You keeping up with any of this Professor and where are they racing this weekend.

Jacks

[Xenia]

How about that US Open??? 18 hole playoff only to go to sudden death... :)

Yes! Wasn't that something?! Golf and baseball (Cardinals) are my games. I have to admit though that the Euro2008 is getting a hook into me :).

Tiger should not have played against Dr's orders... now they say he's possibly out for a year with another surgery. There's not a golfer better than Tiger, this is true but I do get tired of seeing him pumping his fist all the time.

I also heard that Anika is going to retire!

[ProfessorAlan]

Ladies US Open Golf today and tomorrow -- go Paula Creamer!
EURO 2008 finals tomorrow -- good stuff
NASCAR -- go 24!

As for Wimbledon, I am pulling for Nadal and any miscellaneous European female hottie.

[jacks girl]

LOL 10-4 Professor. Me Too I like Nadal or Roger and I'm starting to like Janko Tisperseritc LOL I can't spell that last name.

Not much into golf but Im sure if i ever sat down and watched it I'd like it too.

Yes go 24!!!!

[jacks girl]

Nadal and Roger again on grass Sunday. Race tonight I think. I know how all the Jeff haters felt now cause Kurt is winning so much. LOL

[jacks girl]

Man what a match between Nadal and Roger did you catch that professor. I can't believe how good they both played.

jacks

[SkeeterFranklin]

Does anyone like swimming?

[ProfessorAlan]

I'm looking forward to the Olympics