French Open 2013: Novak Djokovic advances

In search for his first French Open title, Nova Djokovic overwhelmed David Goffin in a hotly contested match 7-6(5), 6-4, 7-5 Tuesday at Roland Garros.

Djokovic found the stiffness of beating Goffin in the first set as it once tied at 5-5 yet the Serbian champion delivered his best after that. It was evident the Djokovic wants this match to pursue his dream of winning the French Open.

As the No 1 player in men's tennis, the French Open will be his most difficult hurdle because of the presence of Rafael Nadal in the draw. Djokovic will advance to the next round after cherishing this victory over Goffin.

The toughness of Djokovic in this match was obvious as he was not broken at all by Gofinn. Djokovic volleyed through his forehand with precision and class while Goffin tried to stand against those volleys.

Djokovic won all the major titles except the French Open in which he was denied by Nadal last year in the Finals. Djokovic had won four Australian Open, one Wimbledon, and one US Open to elevate him as one of the best tennis players ever.

Denver Broncos Schedule 2013: Better than the previous season?

What if the Denver Broncos never collapsed against the Baltimore Ravens? They should have probably be th Super Bowl champions. This is just speculation of what should have occurred but let's forget the past and start the new season with a bright perspective.

With the best defense and probably the quarterback that the Broncos had in 2012, duplication will not be easy at all. Duplication in a sense that the Broncos will be on top of the AFC once more. However, the goal of the Broncos is to be in the Super Bowl and that winning the AFC title is not the peak of the dream at all but only part.


Denver Broncos will host the Baltimore Ravens in the Thursday Night Game on September 5, 2013. This is  a rematch of their divisional playoff game that became the stepping stone of the Ravens to be in the AFC Championship. Broncos have something in their minds and that is to overpower the Baltimore Ravens. This is a match in which the two teams press on to be better as the season progresses.


Week Two, the Peyton Manning faces his brother Eli Manning at the Metlife Stadium. It will be interesting to see the brothers once more executing and doing the damage against the defenses of their respective ballclubs. This will draw plenty of fans who want to see the Manning brothers at their best.

After two tough games, the Denver Broncos will meet the Oakland Raiders at home. There's not much expected for the Raiders except for an improvement. Broncos will be tested as the defense will begin to improve.

Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys will be a threat for the Broncos as well as Week 7 at the Indianapolis Colts. Week 8 also will extremely difficult as they face the Redskins.

Week 10 will be the most anticipated as they travel to New England. The Manning-Brady rivalry will be the center of conversations. This is a much watch game as the superpowers of the AFC collide.


2013 Denver Broncos scheDule

(home games in caps; all times local at site of game)
PRESEASON
 Wk. Day Date Opponent Site Time TV
 1 Thu. Aug. 8 at San Francisco Candlestick Park 6 p.m. PDT KUSA-TV
 2 Sat. Aug. 17 at Seattle Qwest Field 7 p.m. PDT KUSA-TV
 3 Sat. Aug. 24 ST. LOUIS Sports Authority Field at Mile High 6 p.m. MDT CBS (NTL)
 4 Thu. Aug. 29 ARIZONA Sports Authority Field at Mile High 7 p.m. MDT KUSA-TV

REGULAR SEASON
 Wk. Day Date Opponent Site Time TV
 1 Thu. Sept. 5 BALTIMORE Sports Authority Field at Mile High 6:30 p.m. MDT NBC (NTL)
 2 Sun. Sept. 15 at N.Y. Giants MetLife Stadium 4:25 p.m. EDT CBS
 3 Mon. Sept. 23 OAKLAND Sports Authority Field at Mile High 6:40 p.m. MDT ESPN (NTL)
 4  Sun. Sept. 29 PHILADELPHIA Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:25 p.m. MDT FOX
 5  Sun. Oct. 6 at Dallas Cowboys Stadium 3:25 p.m. CDT CBS
 6  Sun. Oct. 13 JACKSONVILLE Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:05 p.m. MDT CBS
 7  Sun. Oct. 20 at Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium 8:30 p.m. EDT NBC (NTL)
 8  Sun. Oct. 27 WASHINGTON Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:25 p.m. MDT FOX
 9  BYE
 10  Sun. Nov. 10 at San Diego Qualcomm Stadium 1:25 p.m. PST CBS
 11  Sun. Nov. 17 KANSAS CITY Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:05 p.m. MST CBS*
 12  Sun. Nov. 24 at New England Gillette Stadium 8:30 p.m. EST NBC (NTL)
 13  Sun. Dec. 1 at Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium 12 p.m. CST CBS*
 14  Sun. Dec. 8 TENNESSEE Sports Authority Field at Mile High 2:05 p.m. MST CBS*
 15  Thu. Dec. 12 SAN DIEGO Sports Authority Field at Mile High 6:25 p.m. MST NFLN (NTL)
 16  Sun. Dec. 22 at Houston Reliant Stadium 12 p.m. CST CBS*
 17  Sun. Dec. 29 at Oakland O.co Coliseum 1:25 p.m. PST CBS*

New England Patriots Schedule 2013: Tom Brady goes for his fourth?

Quarterback Tom Brady seeks his fourth ring while age catches on him. As the key piece of the New England Patriots roster, Brady needs to defy his detractors as well as the New England Patriots 2013 schedule which is a daunting task.

With weak division rivals except of course against the New York Jets, expect again for the Patriots to be in the playoffs as long as Brady is on the roster. The presence of Brady will be the determining factor for the Patriots to stay competitive as he excels arguably the best quarterback of all time.

Patriots opening regular season game is on the road against the Buffalo Bills on September 8, 2013. Without a doubt, the Patriots are expected to beat the Bills unless there's that upgrade for Buffalo. A tough quick turnaround as they will be going home to play Thursday night September 12 against the New York Jets. Thursday to Sunday is not a big distance for the old legs of the Patriots to have a chance against the Jets though playing at home will help the Patriots.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers will post a threat against the Patriots on September 22, a 10 day rest for the Brady-led team. A Sunday Night Game against the Atlanta Falcons is the biggest challenge for the Patriots on the road. This is the time to see Matt Ryan against Brady. This is also a defining moment for the Patriots to face a team that was so strong in the NFC last season.

In October, the Patriots will open up against the Bengals on the road. Cincinnati can beat the Patriots in so many ways. October 13 will be against the New Orleans Saints. This is a game to see the Patriots offense against the offense of the Saints also. It will be a shootout between Brady and Drew Brees. A second game against the New York Jets this time on October 20, 2013. Adjustments will be made with just a month after their first encounter. The Patriots finish the month of October against the Miami Dolphins.

November is a challenging month for the Patriots. The hungry Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Patriots. Ben Roethlisberger wants to win in New England. This could be critical game for the Patriots especially on how much they improve defensively. A Bye Week then they will travel to Carolina. This could be a defeat for the Patriots. After Carolina, then they have to host the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Game which showcase the old rivalry of Peyton Manning and Brady.

The Patriots have a decisive December Schedule but only the Baltimore Ravens on December 22 will be of the measuring stick going to the playoffs. By then the Patriots has already secured another AFC North Title.


2013 PATRIOTS PRESEASON SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time TV Coverage
Friday, Aug. 9 at Philadelphia Eagles 7:30 p.m. ET Patriots Preseason Network
Friday, Aug. 16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8:00 p.m. ET FOX
Thursday, Aug. 22 at Detroit Lions 7:30 p.m. ET Patriots Preseason Network
Thursday, Aug. 29 New York Giants 7:30 p.m. ET Patriots Preseason Network


2013 PATRIOTS REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time TV Coverage
Sunday, Sept. 8 at Buffalo Bills 1:00 p.m. ET CBS
Thursday, Sept. 12 New York Jets 8:25 p.m. ET NFL Network
Sunday, Sept. 22 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00 p.m. ET FOX
Sunday, Sept 29 at Atlanta Falcons 8:30 p.m. ET NBC
Sunday, Oct. 6 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00 p.m. ET CBS
Sunday, Oct. 13 New Orleans Saints 4:25 p.m. ET FOX
Sunday, Oct. 20 at New York Jets 1:00 p.m. ET CBS
Sunday, Oct. 27 Miami Dolphins 1:00 p.m. ET CBS
Sunday, Nov. 3 Pittsburgh Steelers 4:25 p.m. ET CBS
Sunday, Nov. 10 BYE WEEK
Monday, Nov. 18 at Carolina Panthers 8:40 p.m. ET ESPN
Sunday, Nov. 24 Denver Broncos 8:30 p.m. ET NBC*
Sunday, Dec. 1 at Houston Texans 4:25 p.m. ET CBS*
Sunday, Dec. 8 Cleveland Browns 1:00 p.m. ET CBS*
Sunday, Dec. 15 at Miami Dolphins 1:00 p.m. ET CBS*
Sunday, Dec. 22 at Baltimore Ravens 8:30 p.m. ET NBC*
Sunday, Dec. 29 Buffalo Bills 1:00 p.m. ET CBS*