Tennis: Serena Williams has advanced to the semi-finals at the Australian Open. The temperature during her match was about 104F. Andy Roddick has advanced in the men’s to unseat the reigning champion. Novak Djokovic succumbed to the extreme heat and allowed Roddick to move on.
Another sign of impending doom: The poll question on ESPN’s website asks, “What will be the outcome of the pregame coin toss before Super Bowl XLIII?” Not surprisingly – the poll sits at a 50/50 split. You think?
Tiger watch: The golf world is abuzz with speculation of the return of Tiger Woods. Meanwhile, Sergio Garcia has narrowed the gap at number 2 in the world and is closing in on Tiger…for now…
Today in Sports History
1960 – The NFL announces Dallas Cowboys (1960) and Minnesota Vikings (1961) franchises
1995 – In the 83rd Australian Men’s Tennis final Andre Agassi defeats Pete Sampras (46 61 76 64)
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I can't imagine playing tennis in 104-degree heat. I would not do so well.
That is a pretty weak poll question for ESPN. "Are you usually hungover the Monday after the Super Bowl?" would've been a better question.