With just a couple of days before the 2010 Ford Ironman Championship in Hawaii, I talk with one of the favorites—last year's runner-up, American Chris Lieto:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/483019-an-interview-with-americas-premier-ironman-chris-lieto-and-more-than-sport

I am hoping you have time to read my new piece.
Thank you so much,
Xeno
Title: 2010 US Open Semifinal: 2nd Best Novak Djokovic To Topple Roger Federer
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/456924-2010-us-open-semifinal-2nd-best-novak-djokovic-to-topple-roger-federer

Luke,
Have not heard from you for a long.
I woke up and looked into the mirror this morning and saw me upside down and tried to follow the image in reverse for a change. .
Hope you can bear with me for once.

Title: Nadal Poised to Go Romanian Ill Nasty at Federer: A Vampire Tale
Xeno
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/449233-nadal-poised-to-go-romanian-ill-nasty-at-federer-a-vampire-taleSc

Have a heart!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/448913-san-francisco-49ers-give-back-michael-lewis-a-player-with-heart

There is nothing like the advent of the football season to get me writing again!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/442628-the-curious-case-of-nate-davis

Heya, I barely log in here much anymore but funnily enough I decided to today and I saw your message!

Yeah, I was upset that Federer lost...always hurts when he loses, esp before semis and even more so with it being Wimbledon. But to be honest, can't say I am all that surprised. He has been pretty shaky for a while now - he hasn't managed to reproduce his form of the AO final. Obviously, a decline is inevitable - you can't win Wimbledon forever. Even if you're Federer! I still think he can win a couple more slams but it is gonna be much harder for him now...but I shall support him no matter what!

I too was really gutted for Roddick...Roger and the 2 Andys have been my main focus this year! I would actually love to see Andy Murray take the crown - he's been playing so well and he really does need a slam now!

Glad you got to see Roddick live - I wanted to as well. I was actually at Wimbledon on Monday and was hoping to get a court 1 or 2 ticket but no luck, even though I got up at 5am!!! Did you manage to get a ticket through the ballot? I tried but no luck there either this year :( Ah well, will be trying the ballot again for next year.

In the meantime...C'mon Andy!!!! (Do you reckon he can take down Rafa? I think whoever wins that semi is gonna be the champion this year. I'm so annoyed cos I am gonna miss the semis and the men's finals - have my university ball on friday and a friend's wedding on sunday arghhhh!)

And thanks for your interest. It makes it all worth it.

It's worth every penny mate! No, seriously, have a look on www.nealcollins.co.uk, it's cheaper on there!

Just when you though it was safe to read about the 49ers again...

The San Francisco 49ers All No Team....the final chapter.....promise!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/372288-nfl-free-agency-the-2010-draft-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team

Assignment #2 is now available for your reading pleasure! Comment always appreciated!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/367740-the-san-francisco-49ers-15-greatest-free-agent-acquisitions