Tennis: Roger Federer and Venus Williams Pushed in Paris

Roger Federer and Venus Williams both faced stern tests at the French Open today.

Domination

The Minnesota Twins showed some major power this past weekend when beating the shit out the NL Central’s leading upstart Milwaukee Brewers.

Coming off a 20-1 performance at the White Sox, the Twins steamrolled the hapless Brewers 11-3, 6-2, and 6-3. That’s 23 runs in a weekend, or 43 runs in 4 games. That’s a damn fine stretch, and a nightmare on opposing pitching.

Joe Mauer, Twin catcher, was the AL player of the week last week. But with his numbers, that’s no surprise. He hit .458 with 12 runs and 13 RBIs, while hitting 4 homers during the 7 game stretch. Oh, and he had to beat out two of his on-fire teammates to win the award. Both Michael Cuddyer and Justin Morneau both had super weeks.

Was it horrible Brewer pitching, dominant Twin hitting or the damn Metrodome? I think yes to all. We’ll see come June 23 when the Twins come to Miller Park.

Other teams blown away last weekend during interleague play include the Blue Jays who were swept by the Braves, and the Astros, swept by the Rangers in the Lone Star Series.  

Are you as interested in interleague as I am? After the first series, the American League is ahead by 2 games, 22 to 20. More stats to come. 

The End of an Unlikely Streak

Which team lays claim to the longest winning streak in the National League this year?  No, not the Dodgers or Mets or Phillies or Cardinals or Cubs.

None other than the San Diego Padres.  Ten games.

Boys, Watch Your Asses!

I just read this very interesting article from the BBC detailing a practice in Rome so common that instances don’t even make the papers. Italian football hooligans are stabbing opposing fans in the ass!

OH JOHNNY...

Never to be shut up...figure skating's bad boy, Johnny Weir, hits the big screen this weekend at the Seattle International Film Festival with a witty documentary chronicling his attempt to ascend to the top of the figure skating pyramid.

Popcorn please!

Inside the Locker Room

You've heard the jokes before.  You may have made them yourself, even.

"What's it like in the locker room?"

"Are all the guys running around naked?"

"Do guys shower together?"

Tennis: Ones to Watch at the 2009 French Open

When the dust settles on the red clay courts of Paris in a little over a fortnight, which ballers will be left holding newly-minted French Open crowns? Let's take a look at the top contenders!

The Cats are Flippin' Out

Just when some of us SEC fans were getting comfortable with a beatable Kentucky basketball team, they go out and get a fantastic coach and what some are calling the best recruiting class ever.

Well, damn.

Boy, This Footballer Really Sucks!

Why did sexy footballer Fred feel the need to "pacify" himself on the field? You tell us!

(Photo: Getty Images)

Up for Debate: Worst Owner in Sports

Owning a sports franchise seems like a nice way to make a living. And how hard can it be, really, to produce some level of winning at least somewhat consistently? Well, our debaters take a look at sports ownership, asking the time honored question, "Who is the Worst Owner in Sports?"