Monday, July 7, 2008

Our American Pastime?

July 4th weekend. The time of year when everyone feels a little more American. What better way to celebrate July 4th than a BBQ and some sports on TV. What better sport than.....tennis?

That's right, the story that captured everyone's attention this weekend was the Federer/Nadal rematch on Centre Court at Wimbledon. Let's also not forget that a close 2nd was the Williams sister act in the Women's Final.

How is it that on the most American of holiday weekends that a very European sport like tennis can capture the headlines?

If tennis can do it, why not soccer? Yes, the Nadal/Federer match yesterday was one for the ages and the recordbooks...can't the same be said for the Euro 2008 Final between Germany and Spain?

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