What a Sunday!

This Sunday (July 9th, 2006) is going to be one of the best international sports days in a while. It is one thing to have one good final on, but on Sunday you get two! Let’s give the rundown:

•8 a.m.: Men’s Wimbledon Finals: No. 1 Federer versus No.2 Nadal

What a way to kick off championship international Sunday! This is the rematch of the French Open finals but this time on grass. Roger Federer must win this to get his mojo back that he lost against Nadal in the French Open. Nadal is the only player Federer has not defeated this season. Nadal owns Federer on clay and Federer owns Nadal on grass. If Federer wins this, this will be four in a row for him at Wimbledon. I think this is going to be a humiliation for Nadal. Federer, when it is all said and done, will be one of the best, if not the best, player of all time. Wake up early and enjoy some good tennis!

•12:30 p.m.: World Cup Finals: Italy versus France

After a nice morning of tennis, take a quick nap and settle down for the most exciting soccer game in the last four years. Will France’s miracle run end in victory or will Zidane end his career with another World Cup Championship trophy? Is Italy’s scandal plagued soccer season going to end with a bright spot or is there another disappointment on tap for the boots? I think this final is going to be watched by a lot of Americans because this time around a lot of people actually followed the World Cup. This should be a good game so the ratings will be amazing. What is my pick for this match? Look, Italy tied with the USA! Yes, Italy is hot but they tied with the freaking USA!! France has Zidane and up and coming player Thierry Henry!

•7:05 p.m.: Astros versus Cardinals

Fine, this is not an international final but I might be going to the game so I’m adding this to the list. I am excited about this game because I get to see Andy Pettitte and Chris Carpenter. In addition to that, hopefully Albert Pujols dresses out so I get to see a hall of fame caliber player play.

Enjoy your Sunday! Good watching to everyone.