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Adriana Nechita-Olteanu Archive

MARIA SHARAPOVA SHINES IN ROGERS CUP QUARTERS

The world’s former number one is currently an unseeded entrant into the Rogers Cup. That didn’t bother Sharapova ans she dropped 14th-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in the quarterfinals. Maria moves on to face fellow Russian Alisa Kleybanova in the semifinals. The other semifinal match features 2nd seed Serena Williams and 4th seed Elena Dementieva. Chances are that a Russian will win the $350,000 tournament prize with Williams as the only non-Russian remaining. Below are are few pictures of Sharapova from the match (including one scary one) along with a single picture of Radwanksa.

TENNIS-WOMEN/TORONTO

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AMERICA NEEDS WOMEN’S HANDBALL

Move over competitive eating, there’s a new, sexy addition to my favorite sports. Women’s handball is now seventh on that list. That’s right. I’m high on handball.

I’d been aware of the concept of handball but I didn’t realize that it was huge in Eastern Europe. It’s much more popular as a women’s sport and that’s probably ideal. I’d say it’s slightly more manly than volleyball, but I’m OK with that. There’s physical contact and they can actually score a ton of goals. And hey, who WOULDN’T like a sport that was included in the 1936 Olympics at Hitler’s request?

Profit Center is my favorite squadron

Profit Center is my favorite squadron

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