awfulannouncing.blogspot.com - 7/1/2009
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A month ago, NBC blacked out a semifinal match featuring Roger Federer, to show a taped match between Fernando Gonzalez and Robin Soderling. Well today they've done the same thing by replaying Federer's straight set dismantling of Ivo Karlovic, while Andy Roddick battles former world number ...
thesportsbank.net - 7/1/2009
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thesportsbank.net —
By Anthony Zilis In a matter of days,
tennis champion Roger Federer may win his 15th Grand...
Slam tennis tournament, passing Pete Sampras for most all-time. If he wins his sixth Wimbledon, Federer’s accomplishments will, undoubtedly, vault him into discussions including the top ...
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Roger Federer’s Window Closing?
manchesterunited-forum.blogspot.com - 7/2/2009
tennisguru.net - 7/2/2009
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tennisguru.net —
For free, live Wimbledon 2009 online video coverage,
click HERE . Roger Federer interview transcript, Wimbledon 2009...
on July 1, 2009 following his quarterfinal victory over 22nd seed Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-3, 7-5, 7-6. The world number two is slated to meet 24th seed Tommy Haas of Germany ...
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Wimbledon 2009: Roger Federer Interview transcript (July 1)
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Fang's Bites —
... it's "following history". Thanks to the SBD for not only opening up the page today, but also mentioning Fang's Bites. Henry Blodget of the Business Insider writes not only is NBC screwing fans on TV, it's also screwing fans online by forcing them to upgrade their Microsoft Silverlight players for those who want to watch live matches at NBCSports.com. Awful Announcing which also links to me (thanks, Brian!) says don't expect this tape delaying practice to end anytime soon. The Orange County (CA) Metroblog is also angry with the NBC ...
It’s the freakin’ weekend!
The Sports Culture —
Well, it’s the freakin’ weekend for most of America’s workers who get a three-day weekend because of the 4th of July. Oh yeah, and for 9.5 percent of the nation that is currently unemployed. Enjoy the roundup:
NBC still hates tennis fans (Awful Announcing)
We want to get a Man Wall, too (With Leather)
The 10 most likable athletes (The Angry T)
Should the Suns keep Amar’e? (Valley of the Suns)
10 things an athlete never wants to hear (On 205th)
Joey Chestnut a ...
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NBC slammed - again —
SmackCaster SmackBlog
Greg Couch of AOL Fanhouse piles on those who can’t understand what NBC thinks when it comes to televising a live event. Couch blasts the Birdbrains, who didn’t show the Dandy Andy semfinal today. The understatement of the column is this: This whole "internet" thing must really be a ...
NBC Denies Fans Hoping to Watch Wimbledon Semifinals Live —
FanHouse
by Greg Couch If tennis wants to be taken seriously, then this can't be happening. If you tried to watch the Andy Roddick - Andy Murray Wimbledon semi live Friday, well, good luck. During the match, ESPN2 was showing last year's Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal final. NBC? Well, the Today Show ...
Plausibly live at Wimbledon —
SmackCaster SmackBlog
ESPN showed us the Roger Federer-Tommy Haas match live. No such chance with NBC for Andy Roddick and Andy Murray. Yep, everyone will have to wait for the joke that is NBC’s plausibly live coverage once again. The match is underway and NBC has its collective head buried in the Today Show, ...
NBC Still Hates You, Tennis Fans —
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A month ago, NBC blacked out a semifinal match featuring Roger Federer, to show a taped match between Fernando Gonzalez and Robin Soderling. Well today they’ve done the same thing by replaying Federer’s straight set dismantling of Ivo Karlovic, while Andy Roddick battles