Two masters at work

Darn that CARLOS TEVEZ.
I cheered for the Argentine while his goals kept plucky West Ham up last season.
This season, I can't stand it when his goals aid MANCHESTER UNITED as they march toward the Premier League title.
Tevev equalised in the 88th minute as the visiting league leaders drew, 1-1, at BLACKBURN today.
I watched the match live on Fox Soccer Channel.
Roque Santa Cruz scored for the home side in the 21st minute, giving Rovers a lead that threatened to blow the race for the title wide open.
It was not Rovers' day, however, and United's class came through in the end.
Earlier today, I read one of my favorite opening paragraphs -- from "RED WIND" by the masterful RAYMOND CHANDLER:
"There was a desert wind blowing that night. It was one of those hot dry Santa Anas that come down through the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge."
I would love to be able to play football as well as Carlos Tevez and write as well as Raymond Chandler.