Roger Federer Biding for the Calendar Slam: What Are His Chances?

How a year can turn things around. A year ago there were questions as to whether the mighty Federer could ever equal Sampras’ Slam record. Was he simply past his prime? Overtaken by the young generation who beat him on a regular basis, not least Nadal who had prevailed over the Swiss in three Slams finals within a year, two of them being instant classics. Long had Federer fought and kept the... 

F1: Who on Earth Will Win in Bahrain?

So you’ve got your double diffuser? Check. You’ve got your bigger fuel tank? Check. You’ve got your adapted smaller front wing? Check. You’ve got the rest of your aero package tuned to a tee? Check. You’ve fiddled things around so you can fit that massive fuel tank in the boot somewhere too right? Yup. And you’ve made sure your drivers are the best you can possibly... 

WTA Power Rankings: Venus Williams Reigns Supreme, Retains No. 1 Spot

Venus Williams held on to her top spot in the power rankings with a victory in Acapulco, while Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Alisa Kleybanova recorded their first ever WTA Tour titles in Monterrey and Kuala Lumpur, respectively.  Less than half of the women from my last series of rankings have claimed a place here, with many of the more established players opting to miss the trio of events over... 

Robert Kubica: A Tale of Two Seasons—Which Way Will He Go?

The last two seasons for Robert Kubica have seen two halves. Going from a celebrated hero to an unappealing zero, his career was forced into jeopardy. The exit of BMW left him and teammate Nick Heidfeld under a cloud of doubt. Would their careers be sustained amongst the various emerging talents within the sport after a season of turmoil?   Kubica proved more successful than his former teammate,... 

Freddie Couples: Dangerous and Nifty at Fifty

He made it look way too easy. He toyed with the field, then blew it away. Looked effortless, but he’d tell you different. He joins a list that includes Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. That’s major company for golf’s self-admitted couch potato, Freddie Couples. Give Freddie a TV remote and a host of sports events on the tube and he’s in heaven. He’s found... 

Men’s Tennis Power Rankings: Novak Djokovic Edges Roger Federer for Top Spot

The U.S. hardcourt swing is under way this week as players compete at the ATP Masters Series Tennis Tournament in the desert at Indian Wells followed by another sunny outing at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Last year’s champion at Indian Wells, Rafael Nadal, has been sidelined with injuries since the Australian Open. No. 1 seed Roger Federer has also been absent from play since the Australian... 

It’s a Matter of Approach For The USMNT

The are some inevitabilities when watching the current United States Men’s National team. Jonathan Bornstein will be responsible for a goal every other game. He will make one major mistake against an elite opponent, and 1-out-of-2 times it will be a goal. He has a 0.5 goals against average. There will be some who will make excuses or spread the blame around, but in the end, a goal will be the... 

How Much Is Winning a World Cup Actually Worth? Happiness Over Money?

How much is winning a World Cup actually worth? This year, it would seem, that it is more valuable than ever. But is money more important than happiness? When measuring economies these days two factors are generally considered, money and happiness. A “Happiness Index” is a tool that has been developed to measure the gross national happiness of a country, and in recent times it has become... 

Ken Rosewall: The Real GOAT? What About Roger Federer or Rod Laver?

The last couple of years, tennis fans and pundits have been engaged in a GOAT debate. Eurosport is even running a fictive GOAT tournament, where the readers decide who proceeds in each round—helped by tennis writer Simon Reed’s own pick and analysis. Is Federer the GOAT, ahead of all the other contenders? More and more people, who buy into the argument of there being a GOAT, seem to believe... 

In Admiration Of Roger Federer

There is this funny anecdote that effectively drives a serious point home. A man well over 100 years was asked the secret of his long life. The old man thought for a while, and then replied that “I think it’s because I’ve had many many birthdays.” Longevity is perhaps the toughest to maintain at the top level of any sport and is therefore the yardstick for measuring greatness.... 

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