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By Kevin Reavy
Inspin.com
Contributing Writer
The action was certainly abundant these last few days, given the top stars (minus Mickelson) came out to shine on one of professional golf’s biggest stages -- the British Open.
And it was nice to see Tiger Woods win ... and show his sensitive side. Of course, I can not at all relate to tears of joy following a round of 18. I sometimes forget that just because I’ve reached “Legend” status on Xbox’s Tiger Woods 2004, I shouldn’t necessarily be playing five bucks a hole at the local club (and subsequently forking over 90 dollars -- do the math).
In fact, I’d appreciate it if Tiger, and all sports figures for that matter, cried a little more.
My girlfriend had this to say last night:
“Did you see the British Open? … Tiger Woods won ... He was crying and so was I ... It was great.”
This is the same person who would be lounging in front of the TV watching “Steel Magnolias” during the seventh game of the World Series.
So if a little athletic weeping allows me to win the “Eagles or Housewives?” argument every so often, for goodness sake, play bawl.
Here's a look at the other top stories of the week:
A-Rod In A Rut
Alex Rodriguez, despite all his recent struggles, found time to relax outside last week in the New York sun, with his shirt off, apparently enjoying his team's, and his own, failures a little too much. Doesn't this guy care?
Man, I know Derek Jeter has his daily routine of nightclubs to attend -- daunting obligations that come with such a high-level position -- but if he could find the time, out of the spot (or strobe) light for a second to sit A-Rod down and explain to him what being a team player is all about, I think he could really set him straight.
McNabb Fires Back
Donovan McNabb, responding to criticizing comments in Terrell Owens' latest autobiography, referred to it as a "children's book," and repeatedly returned jabs to the exiled former Eagle.
TO was later misquoted as saying, "His face is a children's book."
The Chronicles Of Rodxxxx
Andy Rodxxxx, the Great (Red) White (and Blue) Hope of American tennis lost his final match of the RCA Championships, remaining winless in '06.
And I know why he's losing. Mandy Moore dumped him.
This hurts his tennis game for two reasons:
1. Remember how thrown off Vinny Chase was after seeing her for the first time after "The Walk to Remember Incident"? (Entourage, Season II -- rent it.)
2. Tennis is boring without sex appeal. With Mandy out of the picture, guys will instinctively cut out the middle man and just watch women's tennis -- leaving Roddy with no support to draw from.
(And speaking of women's tennis -- sure, you may end up watching a grotesque matchup of fem-behemoths like Lindsay Davenport and Serena Williams, but, every so often, a Maria Sharapova comes along ...)
The NBA Summer League Rolls On...
...Giving players who couldn't handle the high level of play during the regular season a chance to show their team what they can do against fellow players who can't handle the high level of play during the regular season. This, of course, leads to false presumptions, second chances and fat contracts, which all overlook, but end up being a mind-numbing reminder that ... they can't handle the high level of play during the regular season.
Not that Marvin Williams fits into that category or anything.
Salmons Still Searching
John Salmons reportedly backed out of a sign and trade deal with the Toronto Raptors on Friday for a five-year contract that would have paid him annual salaries averaging almost $5 million per.
Salmons claims he can get a better deal elsewhere, but I know the truth, and I'm extremely happy to know that an athlete has finally allowed his own conscience to rescind a contract offer that vastly overpays for his lack of athletic ability.
I wish him well working the Taco Bell pick-up window next season.
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That will do it for this week's Sports Column. Until next time, enjoy the news as it happens.
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By Kevin Reavy
Inspin.com
Contributing Writer
The action was certainly abundant these last few days, given the top stars (minus Mickelson) came out to shine on one of professional golf’s biggest stages -- the British Open.
And it was nice to see Tiger Woods win ... and show his sensitive side. Of course, I can not at all relate to tears of joy following a round of 18. I sometimes forget that just because I’ve reached “Legend” status on Xbox’s Tiger Woods 2004, I shouldn’t necessarily be playing five bucks a hole at the local club (and subsequently forking over 90 dollars -- do the math).
In fact, I’d appreciate it if Tiger, and all sports figures for that matter, cried a little more.
My girlfriend had this to say last night:
“Did you see the British Open? … Tiger Woods won ... He was crying and so was I ... It was great.”
This is the same person who would be lounging in front of the TV watching “Steel Magnolias” during the seventh game of the World Series.
So if a little athletic weeping allows me to win the “Eagles or Housewives?” argument every so often, for goodness sake, play bawl.
Here's a look at the other top stories of the week:
A-Rod In A Rut
Alex Rodriguez, despite all his recent struggles, found time to relax outside last week in the New York sun, with his shirt off, apparently enjoying his team's, and his own, failures a little too much. Doesn't this guy care?
Man, I know Derek Jeter has his daily routine of nightclubs to attend -- daunting obligations that come with such a high-level position -- but if he could find the time, out of the spot (or strobe) light for a second to sit A-Rod down and explain to him what being a team player is all about, I think he could really set him straight.
McNabb Fires Back
Donovan McNabb, responding to criticizing comments in Terrell Owens' latest autobiography, referred to it as a "children's book," and repeatedly returned jabs to the exiled former Eagle.
TO was later misquoted as saying, "His face is a children's book."
The Chronicles Of Rodxxxx
Andy Rodxxxx, the Great (Red) White (and Blue) Hope of American tennis lost his final match of the RCA Championships, remaining winless in '06.
And I know why he's losing. Mandy Moore dumped him.
This hurts his tennis game for two reasons:
1. Remember how thrown off Vinny Chase was after seeing her for the first time after "The Walk to Remember Incident"? (Entourage, Season II -- rent it.)
2. Tennis is boring without sex appeal. With Mandy out of the picture, guys will instinctively cut out the middle man and just watch women's tennis -- leaving Roddy with no support to draw from.
(And speaking of women's tennis -- sure, you may end up watching a grotesque matchup of fem-behemoths like Lindsay Davenport and Serena Williams, but, every so often, a Maria Sharapova comes along ...)
The NBA Summer League Rolls On...
...Giving players who couldn't handle the high level of play during the regular season a chance to show their team what they can do against fellow players who can't handle the high level of play during the regular season. This, of course, leads to false presumptions, second chances and fat contracts, which all overlook, but end up being a mind-numbing reminder that ... they can't handle the high level of play during the regular season.
Not that Marvin Williams fits into that category or anything.
Salmons Still Searching
John Salmons reportedly backed out of a sign and trade deal with the Toronto Raptors on Friday for a five-year contract that would have paid him annual salaries averaging almost $5 million per.
Salmons claims he can get a better deal elsewhere, but I know the truth, and I'm extremely happy to know that an athlete has finally allowed his own conscience to rescind a contract offer that vastly overpays for his lack of athletic ability.
I wish him well working the Taco Bell pick-up window next season.
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That will do it for this week's Sports Column. Until next time, enjoy the news as it happens.
.