For your DVR: The semi between Roger Federer and Andy Murray at the 2013 Australian Open will be broadcast on ESPN (that's the main stage, my squirrels) tonight at 3:30 a.m. ET. The winner of this match will face two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic, who reached the finals after a comfortable, straight-set win over David Ferrer. The men;s final will be broadcast on … [Read more...]
short balls: rog’s b-day, serena’s love life, worst fashion and more
Oh, Canada! It's been a wacky and weird week in Canada -- both at the women's event in Toronto and for the men in Montreal. Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all saw early exits, as did top women Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki. Are we in for such a tumultuous two weeks at Flushing Meadows, too?! Hopefully the top tier will have their games a little more finely … [Read more...]
(ot): paris walks the plank?
Paris, unplugged: We haven't checked in on the world of Hollywood lately on TSF and felt as though it was about time. And what better way than with Paris Hilton, the Queen of Them All? But it seems as though Queen has become Princess? Or worst yet, Minion?! Here, Paris walks out on Good Morning America when it's suggested that Kim Kardashian might be better at life than her. … [Read more...]
short balls: the post-wimbledon edition
Changing of the (screen) guard: While the victories of Petra Kvitova and Novak Djokovic marked somewhat of a changing of the guard on the respective tours, the biggest change at Wimbledon came in the week after the tournament was over: in its TV coverage. It was announced earlier this week that ESPN had outbid NBC for full TV rights of the tournament, meaning the peacock … [Read more...]
short balls: french’s franny folly
Can you give that back please? It wasn't enough that Francesca Schiavone lost the women's final at Roland Garros on Saturday -- the tourney had one last snub for her: they gave her the wrong trophy. Schiavone was handed the small replica (which the winner is given to take home) of the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen while her actual runner's up plate (see it just behind her right hip), … [Read more...]