So today is our Nation's Independence Day! A time to waste $200 on fireworks, break out the grill, and drink to the fact that we're halfway home to 2009.
Now, Wimbledon is on the horizon this Saturday, as Venus and Serena Williams battle in an all-Williams final.
So what better way to express my "singing joy" for my country, along with the Wimbledon Final coming up, than to combine them both and show you the best sibling tandems in sports."
So here you are, the best sibling tandems in the sporting world that you and I live in.
Peyton and Eli Manning
These two brothers of the pigskin have had their fair share of accomplishments. Peyton already got his ring and held the record for most passing TDs at one point, along with appearing in eight Pro Bowls.
But little brother Eli is no slouch, as he claimed his first Super Bowl title this year over the New England Patriots. Eli seems well on his way to stardom, but will he match Peyton? We'll have to wait and see.
Serena and Venus Williams
Living proof that it's not just the brothers that rule the sibling rivalries. Venus and Serena have dominated the tennis world for the past five years, and they have put their stamp on tennis forever.
These two have met six times in an Open Final, with Serena holding on to a 5-1 mark, but I see it becoming 5-2. That's right, I've got Venus. It's ok; the bandwagon is welcoming members as we speak.
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Name That Molina: Bengie, Jose, and Yadier
So we're here for another installment of "Name That Molina!" Well not really, but just to note three of the most amusing brothers in all of baseball.
Bengie remains the best out of the group, as he bats cleanup for the Giants and continues to put up solid numbers. Yadier is on his way to getting better, and well, Jose just isn't good. Jose is the prime example of the hated child in the family. Sorry Jose.
Pedro and Ramon Martinez
Yes, they actually are brothers. And yes, it's obvious who's better, but still we need to give our due credit to Ramon.
He may not be the fastest, brightest, quickest, smoothest, or smartest, but still, we can give him credit because he's the brother of one of the greatest pitchers of this era.
One problem with Pedro is the fact that he's been caught with injuries the past few years, but he was one of the most feared pitchers when he was in his prime.
Tiki and Ronde Barber
I had to include these guys. Even if Tiki is retired and off somewhere, we still need to give him what is rightfully and deservedly his. A congratulatory note from the Giants. Looks as if you did retire at the right time. Ronde still remains a top notch CB for the Bucs.
They both, when playing, were amazing athletes, and they remain to be fairly good TV analysts.
Well there you are, the best sibling tandems, but if you think these brothers and sisters are bad now, imagine the mass chaos that went on inside those homes when they were children. I bet those were some great memories.
But I will keep my word and give my breakdown to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2008.
My inside sources say Joey Chestnut seems poised to keep his title, but the lurking Kobayashi is always a threat.
Though Chestnut seems to be day-to-day after his recent incident at a Krystals: Chestnut apparently went for his 24th Krystal Chik and strained the right, upper mouth-muscle and is still feeling the lingering affects of this incident.
This very well could be Kobayashi's chance to step up and take back what he started.
He too seems in the zone, as always, and has been rumored to use a "dunk-dunk-bite" routine while eating his dogs this year, which could improve his stamina and time by seconds.
But watch for Juris "Dr. Bigtime" Shibayama. I mean, the man has an amazing name; he automatically gets a bump up. Personally, I think he can hold his own.
My Winner: Kobayashi with 64 Hot Dogs Devoured
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2 months ago
excellent article...great idea. I would have put Venus and Serena first because they can, do, and will actually play each other head to head...Payton and Eli will NEVER be in the game at the same time.
But still, that's my opinion; great idea for an article....
from 2 months ago
Thanks man! And I really didn't put them in order, just gave a list of the best Tandems that are active now. There were a few I missed (i.e. B.J. and Justin Upton) but I might write them in.
2 months ago
I'd like to offer a write-in vote to Bob and Mike Bryan. Tennis-playing twins who have been ranked No. 1 in men's doubles for most of the last four years.
from 2 months ago
I think I may write them in. I've heard of them before and it just slipped my mind. Glad you brought them up. Thanks.
from 2 months ago
How about Michael and Ralf Schumacher? You've included Tiki Barber who is retired; why not the Schumacher brothers?
2 months ago
I know that they are young, and probably shouldn't be on the list yet, but I think Justin and BJ Upton will end up being on lists like this a couple of years down the road. I have no doubt that they will far out produce the Molina brothers.
from 2 months ago
They very weld be on this list as both are great up and coming Studs. There are a few I may write in on the list, and I might consider this one. Thanks for the suggestion!
2 months ago
Good article...I enjoyed reading it.
I would love to see the best sibling tandems of all time...lots of brothers to play professional sports.
2 months ago
Saw them talking about this on ESPN last night. You did a good job with the article though.
from 2 months ago
I didn't catch it last night on ESPN. And Thanks Christ I apreciate it!
2 months ago
Well I was right on, but Joey Chestnut took it home again. They both were tied at 59 at the end of the time, so they did a playoff where they had 5 Dogs to eat and whoever ate theirs first, they were the winner.
So of course Joey barely beats Kobayashi, but they both did eat 64 dogs and if Kobayashi would have just nudged ahead a little faster I would be looking like a Genius now. :)
2 months ago
Lol, name that Molina.
Great work!
from 2 months ago
Thanks man!
2 months ago
What about Jason and Jarron Collins in the NBA? or now Kareem and Brandon Rush? or John & Brent Barry? or Stephen and Joey Graham? or now Brook and Robin Lopez? lol actually probably the best out of those are the Barrys but the NBA sibling rivalries aren't taht good!
from 2 months ago
They all could be in, but I was going people whom are active in the NFL now, though Tiki isn't still I had to put him in there. Thanks for the suggestions though!
from 2 months ago
i gave you all active ones! but u said active in the NFL and you have the Molinas, Williams sisters, and Martinez brothers. They're hardly NFL players lol
from 2 months ago
Sorry, I was thinking all sports, but I put NFL by accident, haha. Jon and Brent aren't active, and I don't know about Stephen and Joey. Brook and Robin along with Brandon Rush are begining their 1st years. And the Collins are nothing but backup benchies now, so I really saw no need for them to be on the list.
from 2 months ago
Brent is still active (SA Spurs), but like you said, John's not so I guess that cancels them out. Stephen (Indiana Pacers) and Joey (Toronto Raptors) Graham are both still active, I put their teams there. But you are correct about the Lopez's, Rush's, and Collins's. So, I guess those 3 are cancelled out lol
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