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NEW TV SHOW: "The Real Househusbands Of Commentating" Starring Drama King Chris Fowler

Thursday, August 18, 2011



Might as well!

ESPN "sports broadcaster" Chris Fowler brings entirely too much speculation, scuttlebutt, innuendo, partiality and outright foolishness to tennis commentary. While he's certainly not alone, his sneaky delivery just makes it nastier.

Sounds like these insipid reality shows to me!

Take this morning prior to the start of the first Western and Southern Open match. He found it necessary to go in on Serena Williams withdrawing from the tournament yesterday with a "mysterious toe injury," and "yet she could go on a roller coaster ride. Huh?!?!?!

And went on to talk about others who are out, including Kim Clijsters, seemingly accepting their reasoning for being out as legitimate; I'm guessing because they had not been to a theme park.  All the while sporting a Cheshire Cat grin and laughter that I'm guessing supposedly makes it okay.

I'd have more respect for the guy if he just came straight out and said he didn't believe that Serena has an injury than to punk out behind silly suggestives.

New commentator please -- fifteenth request!






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US OPEN SERIES W&S OPEN: No Surprise Here... Serena Withdraws

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Serena Williams, USA, speaks with the press after withdrawing form W&S Open.


On Wednesday morning organizers stated that former world number one, Serena Williams has pulled out of the Western and Southern Open, Cincinnati, Ohio with a toe injury.

Yet, anyone watching her match against Lucie Hradecka, CZE on Tuesday could see just how fatigued Serena was.

Williams was due to face Australian 10th seed Samantha Stosur in the second round, in a rematch of the Toronto Cup final she won on Sunday.

The 13-times grand slam champion suffered an "aggravation of a right toe injury" a statement from the organizers said.

Williams has won her last two tournaments since returning to competition in June after 11 months out with injuries and health problems.

After her straight sets victory over Czech Lucie Hradecka on Tuesday, Williams said she was wary of becoming tired before the U.S. Open later this month.

"I definitely don't want to overdo it. My main goal right now is obviously to do well," said Williams.

"And nothing against Cincinnati or Toronto or the Stanfords that I played, but this is all preparation. Everyone is preparing for the U.S. Open. So I have to be smart and make sure it's not too much."



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US OPEN SERIES W&S OPEN: Venus Pulls Out Of Second Consecutive Tournament Due To A Viral Illness

Monday, August 15, 2011

CINCINNATI, Ohio (AFP) — Venus Williams has pulled out of WTA Tour's Western and Southern Open tournament, complaining of a viral illness, organizers said on Friday.

It is the second consecutive year the American has withdrawn from the event as she skipped the 2010 tournament with a sore knee.

The world No. 34 was forced to withdraw from this week's Rogers Cup in Toronto with the same illness.

"I regret not having the opportunity to compete in the Western and Southern Open this year," Williams said. "I am making progress towards recovering from a viral illness that began affecting me last week, and have plans to return to the practice court in the coming days. I am optimistic that I will be ready for the US Open at the end of this month."

The 31-year-old American has been limited to three tournaments this year because of injuries and illness. She retired at the Australian Open in January because of a right hip injury and contended with hip and abdominal ailments through May.




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