Tennis: Weekend Winners

Juan Martin del Potro - Washington, DC

JMDP made it two consecutive titles in the nation's capital edging out top seed Andy Roddick 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(6) to win the Legg Mason Classic. Last season, Washington, DC became the fourth straight title win for the towering Argentine when he went on a 23-match win streak and vaulted up the rankings. He becomes the first back-to-back champion at the tourney since Andre Agassi won consecutive titles in 1998-99. It was A-Rod's first appearance on the ATP World Tour since the 5-set Wimbledon classic but also his second consecutive finals loss.

Sharapova Tops Azarenka in LA - Grunts, Fist Pumps, Headbands and All

In the Headband Hall of Fame's most high-profile lady baller battle thus far, Maria Sharapova grabbed the biggest win in her comeback to date knocking off World No. 9 and third seed Victoria Azarenka 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 in LA's second round.

Safin Making Good in LA, Reaches First Quarterfinal of the Year

Could LA be Marat Safin's tourney to take?

The towering Russian opened the event by playing a rematch of the 2000 US Open final against a sleeveless-wearing Pete Sampras and winning again. Then, he defeated newly-crowned Indianapolis champ Robby Ginepri in the opening round followed by a doubles win with compatriot Igor Kunitsyn. Phew.

Its FINALLY Over!

All I have to say is thank God! I have grown so tired of the question "Is Brett Farve going to come back?" Now its official, he has decided to stayed retired. The Vikings and the whole sports world can move on.

He is one of the top 3 QBs to ever suit up and will be a Hall of Famer. I love Farve, he was always great to watch and see him break multiple records. But, it was and had been time for him to step down and stop playing. He shouldn't have played last year, although he started good but down the stretch couldn't cut it.

Tony Romo Denies Jessica Simpson Access

Can someone say nasty?

Tony Romo has moved on from Jessica Simpson for good and doesn't mind letting his neighbors know it. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback, who coldly dumped Jessica a day before her 29th birthday, has instructed the security guards of his gated community to keep the blond singer from entering.

Ricky Berens Has a Split End

Ricky Berens had an unfortunate "wardrobe malfunction" right before hitting the pool as the third leg for the U.S. morning swim squad at the FINA World Championships in Rome on Sunday.

Apparently he was bending over for a drink of water when all hell (read: ass) broke loose:

Tennis: Weekend Winners

Robby Ginepri - Indianapolis

In a battle of all-American ballers, unseeded Robby Ginerpri upset third seed Sam Querrey 6-2, 6-4 in the final at the Indianapolis Tennis Championships. It was Robby's third career title and first since winning here in 2005. He nows leads of the Olympus US Open Series Bonus Challenge after the first week of the North American summer hard-court swing and will move up about 40 spots in the ATP World Tour rankings this week.

Federer Becomes a Dad, Welcomes Twin Girls

He got a first French Open title and with it a Career Slam, a record-breaking 15 majors, and the top ranking back in what has turned out to be another stellar season for Roger Federer. But nothing could compare to his latest triumph: the birth of twin girls.

The Swiss maestro and wife Mirka welcomed newborn daughters Myla Rose and Charlene Riva yesterday and made the initial announcement via Facebook:

Is The Clock Ticking For Big Ben?

Another day, another big sports star caught up in scandal.  This week, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was accused of a sexual assault in a civil case.  This follows his reckless motorcycle joy ride in 2006.

Roethlisberger joins a long list of star athletes who have been accused of running astray of the law. What makes star athletes think they are above the law?  Is Kobe Bryant a role model?  Does Michael Vick represent the type of young man we want the current generation to aspire to?  Does Big Ben stand as tall today as he did after his last Super Bowl win?  These are only a few of the bad boy athletes who have gained headlines for their indiscretions over the past couple of years.

Beckham Returns to LA, Gets Berated by Fans

David Beckham, who's been embroiled in a controversy with LA Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan, returned to LA for a match against AC Milan.

Let's just say it probably WASN'T the homecoming he would have expected, or preferred (above.)

The soccer stud addressed the fan reaction with the press afterwards (below.)

Source: Towleroad

(Photo: Getty Images)

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Rich Rodriguez is a self-described “tennis addict” who not only plays regularly around his home base of Brooklyn, NY but also writes the blog Down the Line!

Unless otherwise stated, no particular sexual orientation of anyone depicted is implied or should be presumed.