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[Sportsbstn]

Since there wasn't a one already, figured to start a thread for today.

This morning a very good tennis matches, as Serena plays Sharapova for the gold.
The US mens hoops team plays Lithuania in an hour and "Only" favored by 34.

Edited by Sportsbstn, 04 August 2012 - 07:42 AM.

[Royal Reader]

This women's tennis final looks like being a massacre. Serena holds to love then breaks to love.

[mabrowndog]

This women's tennis final looks like being a massacre. Serena holds to love then breaks to love.

I love Mary Carillo concluding that Serena uncharacteristically taking a seat and having a drink of water, delaying the match for a moment or two, would "have to be a huge boost for Sharapova" psychologically.

Uhhhh... yeah. What a load of horseshit.

[Hyde Park Factor]

This is Pedro Martinez 17 strikeout dominance we're seeing here.

[Royal Reader]

Can't be bothered with any more Tennis, switching to the USA b-ball. Which is closer.

[Dick Pole Upside]

Good grief... Chris Paul is a whiny little baby... he's got a lot of Isiah Thomas in him... and not in a good way.

Edited by Dick Pole Upside, 04 August 2012 - 09:30 AM.

[Royal Reader]

USA actually bringing the defense today.

[Remagellan]

Sasha Vujacic plus Chelsea Handler equals I am officially over Sharapova.

[Remagellan]

Serena serving for the gold.

[Remagellan]

ACE FOR THE GOLD! Serena 6-0, 6-1. America has junk in the trunk and gold around her neck!

[Sportsbstn]

Serena destroying Sharapova shows her greatness and at the same time how sad the women's talent is right now.

Maybe the US will decide to play defense in the 2nd half. Lithuania shooting anywhere near 50%, nevermind over it is embarasing.

[Dick Pole Upside]

ACE FOR THE GOLD! Serena 6-0, 6-1. America has junk in the trunk and gold around her neck!

Wow... that's quite a beat down in the Gold Medal Match.

[MentalDisabldLst]

Sharapova won a couple more points than I would have today.

[Royal Reader]

One point game in the bball.

[Remagellan]

Wake up Team USA!

[JimBoSox9]

Serena destroying Sharapova shows her greatness and at the same time how sad the women's talent is right now.

Meh. Grass is Serena's canvas of choice, accentuates her strength advantage.

Maybe the US will decide to play defense in the 2nd half. Lithuania shooting anywhere near 50%, nevermind over it is embarasing.

I hope this game makes everyone STFU about comparisons to the Dream Team. Trailing to a team like this in the 3rd is laughable.

[Royal Reader]

Meh. Grass is Serena's canvas of choice, accentuates her strength advantage.

I hope this game makes everyone STFU about comparisons to the Dream Team. Trailing to a team like this in the 3rd is laughable.

To be fair, they weren't trailing? It's been close but USA has never been behind.

[bluefenderstrat]

I find myself rooting for Lithuania--they're damn scrappy.

[johnmd20]

Well, tie game.

[Sportsbstn]

Meh. Grass is Serena's canvas of choice, accentuates her strength advantage.

This goes far beyond the grass courts and Serena. The women's game talent is weak currently. When Caroline Wozniacki can come anywhere close to #1, its very weak.

For the Dream Team 2, maybe a loss is a good thing....they were getting big heads and their effort is showing it.

Edited by Sportsbstn, 04 August 2012 - 09:50 AM.

[sachmoney]

The Crip Walk:

[JimBoSox9]

To be fair, they weren't trailing? It's been close but USA has never been behind.

They were down by 1 somewhere around the 9-minute mark

[Remagellan]

Well, we're down now.

[bluefenderstrat]

Uh oh...

[JimBoSox9]

Senegal just erased a 2-0 deficit against Mexico, about 15 minutes to go. Tough channel choice.

[JimBoSox9]

Paul calling for a shooting foul from 40 feet away. Jackass.

[Greg29fan]

It's my country but there are so many detestable members of Team USA.

[johnmd20]

Senegal just erased a 2-0 deficit against Mexico, about 15 minutes to go. Tough channel choice.

Really tough, but I'm watching the soccer on my computer, hoops on the TV.

[bosox188]

It's my country but there are so many detestable members of Team USA.

I'm rooting against them harder than I've ever rooted FOR a USA team.

[hunter05]

Anyone watching the Senegal/Mexico match? How is that not a straight red?

[Royal Reader]

Man, I really should have bet the spread on Lithuania here. Was gonna say USA -35 is ridiculous, I didn't expect this but I was thinking that USA -20 would be about right.

[Jed Zeppelin]

Yeah, Songaila easily backing down Durant then scoring on a wide open layup after a simple pick and roll bodes well for 2012 against 92.

[Greg29fan]

Lebron finally just takes over like he should have initially.

[Zomp]

TEAM USA says suck it, haters.

[Royal Reader]

Is it just me or does almost nobody in this competition outside the Americans have a mid-range jumper?

[Zomp]

Commentators of Mexico/Senegal saying game may go into overtime. Awful.

[JimBoSox9]

Anyone watching the Senegal/Mexico match? How is that not a straight red?

I dunno, it would be legal in a Tekken match.

[hunter05]

Commentators of Mexico/Senegal saying game may go into overtime. Awful.

I gave them a pass the first time, but they keep repeating it. NBC sucks

[cshea]

I think I'm going to have seizure watching the trampoline thing on NBC. That first camera angle is brutal.

[Sportsbstn]

Well, pure talent wins out and this is what its like when the US is not hitting outside shots. They were awful inside again being out rebounded and outplayed. The comps can stop now...US has to simply make sure they win the gold and that starts with defense. Embarassing effort today on the defensive end.

[sachmoney]

Anyone watching the Senegal/Mexico match? How is that not a straight red?

Definitely should be a straight red.

As far as Team USA, I'd keep in mind that Lithuania beat the US in 2004. They're not a bad international side. In fact, they're one of the best. Yeah, yeah, we have all this talent, but that doesn't mean we're not going to be challenged. It was a nice win. I am definitely in the minority here, but I like Olympic Basketball so much more than the NBA. There's less ego and you don't have refereeing that feeds the egos. It's actually fun to watch.

Edited by sachmoney, 04 August 2012 - 10:27 AM.

[Zomp]

Lets hope we don't have to go to penalties. Don't want this match to cut into the Brazil game.

[Royal Reader]

Know not many Americans are watching the track cycling, but the USA Women's Team Pursuit team just beat the Aussies who were favored to medal at least by less than a tenth of a second over twelve laps. Great race.

[Royal Reader]

Definitely should be a straight red.

Senegal are the dirtiest side in the Olympics by a mile.

As far as Team USA, I'd keep in mind that Lithuania beat the US in 2004. They're not a bad international side. In fact, they're one of the best. Yeah, yeah, we have all this talent, but that doesn't mean we're not going to be challenged. It was a nice win. I am definitely in the minority here, but I like Olympic Basketball so much more than the NBA. There's less ego and you don't have refereeing that feeds the egos. It's actually fun to watch.

Lithuania may have history, but they did lose by 23 to Argentina.

[JimBoSox9]

I gave them a pass the first time, but they keep repeating it. NBC sucks

I'm confused, what would you prefer they say?

[hunter05]

I'm confused, what would you prefer they say?

Its extra time.

[JimBoSox9]

Its extra time.

I mean, it's an american audience watching the broadcast. It's silly but I don't see how it's something to get worked up about.

[Royal Reader]

If that's all you're bitching about, American coverage of soccer has come on by leaps and bounds in the last decade.

[Gunfighter 09]

Its extra time.

It's soccer here in America? Great sport to watch but I am not saying nil or fucking pitch either.

Edited by Gunfighter 09, 04 August 2012 - 10:36 AM.

[hunter05]

I mean, it's an american audience watching the broadcast. It's silly but I don't see how it's something to get worked up about.

I'm not worked up, but that's not an excuse. If you were watching a baseball game and the commentator kept referring to runs as points, would you say something?