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My picks for this weekend . . .

May 24th 2009 09:33
Well it is a very busy Sunday starting right now.

It will all begin with the opening of the Tennis French Open in minutes. Later today the battle at the Brickyard begins with Helio Castoneves leading the drivers from the pole. Then tonight under the lights at Lowe's Motor Speedway is the Coca-Cola 600, a long and grueling race that will probably include some rain delays.

My Picks:

Even though it isn't a shock in the first round - I pick Rafa Nadal. I can't wait to see who gets to face him in the finals next week. Can anyone stop him from winning his fifth title in a row at Roland Garros?

Also I think Safina will defend her #1 world ranking fiercely. Can she finally win that major title? I think she can, and where better than on the clay.

I am picking Castroneves to kiss the bricks for a third time. However I think Ryan Hunter Reay might have a chance, and Danica winning would be so huge.

As for NASCAR - I think Stewart-Haas Racing will score a win in a points race for the first time. I am thinking it will be Ryan Newman also from the pole, like Castroneves. However, Tony Stewart should be there fighting for the lead late. Other than that, as always you have to watch the other cars with those Hendrick motors in them.

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In other events today:

Cleveland Cavaliers will win to take 2-1 series lead.
Detroit Red Wings will win to take 3-1 series lead.
MLB Inter-League Play:
Winners: Detroit, Yankees, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Boston, White Sox, Washington, Texas, St. Louis, Oakland, Cubs, Seattle, Dodgers, and Milwaukee

Let's also predict that Joel Pineiro will top both of the Card's previous two pitching gems. Todd Wellemeyer and the bullpen threw a five hitter on Friday, then Kyle Lohse and Chris Perez combined for another five hitter Saturday. I think Pineiro will toss a complete game shutout while giving up 3 or fewer hits.
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Flyers survive for now

May 16th 2008 06:38
Like the Stars did the night before, the Philadelphia Flyers saved their season Thursday night with a 4-2 win in their NHL playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Ultimately, this was just a small bump on the road to the inevitable Stanley Cup Final between the Penguins and Red Wings.
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Both series are off today, but hockey fans will get their full share on the weekend when the Red Wings end the Stars season on Saturday and the Penguins finish off the Flyers on Sunday.
We almost feel for Philadelphia though. This was probably the best chance for the city to get the championship they have been yearning for. No major sports team has won a championship there since 1983, when the NBA's 76ers
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beat the Lakers in the NBA Finals.
The 76ers don't look like they will be close to another anytime soon, baseball's Philadelphia Phillies look really good right now, but it's too early to really tell if they have what it takes to be a World Series contender and the NFL's Eagles didn't really give fans much to cheer about last year, but in the wacky NFL world, who knows what's ahead.

But the Philly fans can cheer the Philadelphia Soul who, up until last weekend, had the best record in the Arena Football League. They'll make the playoffs and be a serious contender for the title.
Okay maybe indoor football isn't a major sport, but it's a fun game to watch. I'd seriously suggest anyone who has never had the chance, to find an arena/indoor football team and attend a game. It really is fan friendly football.

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