Blogging and Sports
Base10 took a few days away from blogging, and is afraid to say that he will probably taking off a few more days after today. Anyway, this past weekend was a wonderful sports weekend, but unfortunately, most of it happened in the morning.

First, the Tour de France ended on Sunday with American Floyd Landis wearing the yellow jersey. It was great to see an American win and Base10 congratulates him and hopes his off-season surgery goes well. After last Thursday's historic comeback, Landis held on and gained a minute and a half in the individual time trial on Saturday.

Second, in the golf world, Tiger Woods successfully defended the British Open title on Sunday finishing 13 under. Tiger, who lost his father this year and has been struggling was extremely emotional after the win. Good for him. It does prove he's human and not some sort of golf-playing cyborg.

Third, in baseball, it's been an up and down ride for the Mets. Having won the series against Houston over the weekend, the Mets proceeded to drop two against the Cubs Monday and Tuesday. They are playing the rubber match right now and the game remains scoreless. John Maine is pitching and I have to say he looks like he is the real deal. It's still not time to worry, but the Mets are having some problems with their starters and there are trade rumors. Personally, I like the idea of Lastings Milledge for Dontrelle Willis, but I doubt it will happen. I have to say that it's refreshing to go into the trade deadline and be able to say, No, we don't need anybody. We're good.

Last, football is almost here--both the pro and the college flavor. Most camps start this week. Base10 is actually considering making the trip to Jets camp this summer. The NCAA opener is Thursday, August 31, but Base10 is unfortunately teaching that night. The aacrifices he must make for the academy! While the real first weekend of NCAA football starts the following Saturday and features what should be some pretty good games, no ranked teams are playing until Monday when Miami faces Florida State.
- posted by Base10 @ 1:27 PM