Thursday, May 29, 2008

Afternoon Delight: Hardcourts, Clay Courts...Same Difference

NBA News
Detroit Pistons leading scorer in the Eastern Conference Championship series, Richard Hamilton, may be out for Friday's Game 6. Hamilton suffered a strained right elbow in last night's Game 5, and his status for Friday will be confirmed pending an evaluation today. [Houston Chronicle]

The NBA will be imposing fines next season for players who try to pull any theatrics during games.NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson confirmed the new policy Wednesday night saying: "What was clearly expressed to the committee is that we would begin imposing fines next season for the most egregious type of flops. When players are taking a dive, for lack of a better term." exact amounts and specifics are yet to be announced. [ESPN]
The French Open Men's Bracket
Rodger Federer def. Albert Montanes 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-0, 6-4.
Rafael Nadal def. Nicolas Devilder 6-4, 6-0, 6-1.
Rodger Federer is the world's number one, Rafael Nadal the three time defending French Open Champion; but both the two highest seeds in the tournament struggled to make their way into the third round. More importantly, the two most handsome men in the tournament made their way into the third round for our viewing pleasure.

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