By Bob Long on June 7, 2013
Listen in to this week’s Bob Long Sports Podcast, where we discuss this year’s US Open at Merion, outside Philadelphia, a throwback to old-time golf on a course that in most situations would not be able to handle such a large event. I introduce the course, its history, and the potential challenges of the week […]
Posted in Golf, Podcast | Tagged Merion Golf Club, US Open |
By Bob Long on June 19, 2012
In this week’s Bob Long Sports Radio Show, with Bob Long and Chris Pierangeli, we discussed the US Open, including the victory by Webb Simpson, the demise of Jim Furyk, the fact that Tiger Woods was not a factor on the weekend, and many of the other big stories from the weekend (Start-39:20). We then […]
Posted in Podcast | Tagged Beau Hossler, Brian McNamee, Graeme McDowell, Jerry Sandusky, Jim Furyk, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA Finals, New York Mets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phil Mickelson, Philadelphia Phillies, RA Dickey, Roger Clemens, Serge Ibaka, Thabo Sefolosha, The Olympic Club, Tiger Woods, US Open, Webb Simpson |
By Bob Long on June 20, 2011
In this week’s Bob Long Sports Radio Show, we discussed Rory McIlory’s dominance at the US Open, and his future and the future of the sport as a whole (Start-26:50). We then analyzed the NBA Draft, which will occur later this week (26:50-1:00:00), and followed up on our discussion of the US Open (1:00:00-1:08:15). Then […]
Posted in Podcast | Tagged Albert Pujols, Brandon Knight, Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Williams, Jimmer Fredette, Joe Paterno, Kemba Walker, Kyrie Irving, Marshon Brooks, Milwaukee Brewers, NBA Draft, Penn State, Pittsburgh Panthers, Rory McIlroy, St. Louis Cardinals, Tiger Woods, US Open |
By Bob Long on June 17, 2011
The much maligned 8th ranked player in the world, Rory McIlroy, began with a vengeance in the first two rounds of the US Open to take a commanding lead into the weekend. And what do I mean by “much maligned?” I mean that McIlroy has been unfairly and undeservingly stereotyped as a “one-hit” wonder after […]
Posted in Golf | Tagged Andy North, ESPN, Rory McIlroy, The Masters, Tiger Woods, US Open, World Golf Rankings |
By Bob Long on June 13, 2011
In this week’s Bob Long Sports Radio Show, we discussed the NBA Finals extensively, including the impact it will have on LeBron’s career, the impact the victory has for Dirk, the future for both teams, and much more (Start-58:35). Then we discussed the NHL Finals, and previewed Game 6 and the potential Game 7 (1:00:00-1:12:50). […]
Posted in Podcast | Tagged Alvaro Quiros, Boston Bruins, Chris Bosh, Congressional Country Club, Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Dustin Johnson, Dwayne Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Francisco Liriano, Jason Terry, JJ Barea, LeBron James, Lee Westwood, Mark Cuban, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Brewers, NBA Finals, Rick Carlisle, Roberto Luongo, Rory McIllroy, Stanley Cup Finals, Tim Thomas, US Open, Vancouver Canucks, Yovani Gallardo, Zack Greinke |
By Bob Long on June 16, 2010
Tomorrow, many of the Tour’s best golfers will tee off at beautiful Pebble Beach in the first round of the US Open, our country’s National Championship. Arguably the most scenic 18 holes in golf, Pebble Beach provides an ideal location for the game’s best to post some good scores and earn a major championship. Here […]
Posted in Golf | Tagged Bethpage Black, Lee Westwood, Pebble Beach, Phil Mickelson, Robert Allenby, Ross Fisher, US Open |
By Bob Long on April 12, 2010
The 2010 Masters tournament was a tournament that included many sources of drama. Could Tom Watson or Fred Couples turn back the clock and win the Green Jacket? Could Tiger Woods win in his first tournament back after his leave of absence? Could Phil Mickelson win in the midst of his wife Amy’s battle with cancer? These storylines […]
Posted in Golf | Tagged Amy Mickelson, Anthony Kim, Augusta National, FedEx Cup, Fred Couples, Green Jacket, Ian Poulter, K.J. Choi, Lee Westwood, Lucas Glover, Pebble Beach, Phil Mickelson, Ricky Barnes, The Masters, Tiger Woods, Tom Watson, US Open |
By Bob Long on January 31, 2010
The Australian Open Final between Englishman Andy Murray and the Swiss Roger Federer began at 3:40 AM Eastern Time at Rod Laver Arena. It was an epic matchup of the man with 15 major titles and the man with no major titles, but a man representing his native Britain in an effort to end the long major […]
Posted in Tennis | Tagged Andy Murray, Australian Open, French Open, Rod Laver Arena, Roger Federer, US Open, Wimbledon |