Centre Court in a Whole New Light

I'm SO loving Centre Court all covered and lit up as it was for tonight's epic win by Andy Murray, who defeated Stanislas Wawrinka in a thrilling 5-setter full of high-quality tennis. The final score? 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 and ended at 10:39 pm, the latest finish for any match ever at Wimbledon.

He'll play a rejuvenated Juan Carlos Ferrero for a spot in the final four.

You know I could really get into more night tennis at the All England Club.

(Photo: Getty)

Serena Williams on Michael Jackson Death: "Words can't express my shock..."

After her third round 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Italian Roberta Vinci at Wimbledon today Serena Williams was asked about the sudden death of Michael Jackson, someone she had met numerous times and knew.

Q. What did Michael Jackson mean to you personally? Would you think about dedicating today's victory perhaps?

SERENA WILLIAMS: No, I mean, he was a great guy, a complete icon. Words can't express my shock and horror, you know, just thoughts and prayers that go out to him and his family and just everything. It's just terrible, terrible, terrible thing.

Martina Navratilova Getting "Divorced" Again!

Martina is heading to court for the second time in what appears will be another knock-down, drag-out fight with a former lover.

Save The Drama...Decide!

This is the off season for figure skating, not much competition news but for insiders it's one of the most important times.  Who's switching coaches?  What music will they use next season?  Who's competing where?

In an Olympic year, as next season is, there's another question...who's coming back?

Safin Says "Buh-Bye" to Wimbledon

Three majors down, one to go.

Marat Safin played and lost the final Wimbledon match of his career falling to American Jesse Levine 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the first round. The Russian giant will be retiring at the end of this season.

9 MLB Musings

1. The Manny Ramirez show is almost back.  He'll be returning to the majors July 3rd at PETCO Park.  I'll be there to witness the debacle.  What makes me sick is that the Dodgers are organizing bus trips for fans to make the trip down to San Diego to see Manny.  Way to take a stand against cheaters, guys.  You railed against the Giants and Barry Bonds for years.  Sell your soul much?

2. What in the hell is going on in Philadelphia?  As of Monday, they were 23-9 on the road but an astonishing 13-22 at home!  A first place team nine games under at home?  Earlier this month, I listed the Phillies as a "pretender" because I didn't think they had the pitching to remain in first.  They just got swept at home by Toronto (acceptable) and Baltimore (embarrassing).  Only the Mets' ridiculous ER ward of injuries has kept New York from seizing the division.

It's Official: Defending Champ Nadal Out of Wimbledon

Like I said, when coach and uncle Toni Nadal speaks about Rafa people should listen.

The world's top baller announced his withdrawal from next week's Wimbledon due to tendinitis in both quadricep tendons and some fluid on his kneecaps.

Tennis: Toni Nadal Gives Good Quote

If it's me, I'm (flying) to Mallorca.

- A concerned Toni Nadal after watching Rafa go down to Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 6-3 during their exo at Hurlingham Club in London

Uh-oh. If Uncle Toni is spewing this shite, there is definitely cause for worry. No confirmation on whether he will be healthy enough to defend beginning next week yet but he's holding a press conference after his exo against Stanislas Wawrinka tomorrow.

Stay tuned!

Source: CBS Sports

Ryan Leaf Intercepted Yet Again

Charger fans have heard this before, only this time they're cheering.

The man who threw 36 interceptions in 25 career games was detained at the U.S.-Canada border Wednesday.  The former #2 pick in the NFL (behind Peyton Manning) had a warrant out for his arrest, stemming from drug and burglary charges.  He had been given a Thursday deadline by the Texas DA to turn himself in, or the bounty hunters would be sent to British Columbia looking for him.

Openly Gay Mountain-Bike Racer Missy Giove Arrested

One of the first female superstars of mountain-bike racing, Missy Giove, made a name for herself in the 90s with her outlandish looks, her break-neck riding and being open about her sexuality. The former world champion is now facing 40 years in jail for marijuana distribution.

Drug Enforcement Administration officials seized over 400 pounds of marijuana and $1 million in cash that was allegedly in Giove and Eric Canori's possession.