Fulham, Atlanta Braves Update

So soccer in the

EPL blasted off this weekend with some shocking scores and interesting events in the process. Let's start with the 6-1 drubbing of Everton by Arsenal. Wow, that was a real show there. Even the amazing Tim Howard (US National Team goalie) looked helpless and confused.

My boys at Fulham pulled through 1-0 over Portsmouth and Dempsey had a zinger of an assist. In some other FFC news, they have progressed to the fourth round of qualifying for EUFA Europa Championship (not champions league), advancing 6-0 on aggregate goals against FK Vetra. Fulham seem poised to stay in the top 10 in the EPL and might get out of the group stage in the Europa league.

I will be surprised to see them back in the EUFA league next year though...it's just too many games in too short a time, and the Cottagers just lack the depth they need to survive in both leagues.

The Braves went from my dark horse to get the national league wild card (yes I am a homie was being very generous, but they could get there) to being lucky to finish third in our division. After a good west coast swing and a series sweep of the Nats (all two games, woo!), they just plummeted against the Phillies.

Not sure what happened, but the Braves didn't have the gusto, swagger they were carrying the other games before hand.

Anywho, I'm sure they will be back and ready to roll and go on another 12-4 tear soon...at least I hope they do.

That is all for now.

P.S.—Random thought: How does everyone think Michael Vick is going to fare as an Eagle this year?