French Open Tennis: Contemplating a Roger Federer-Less French Open

A Grand Slam event without Roger Federer in the last weekend could be compared to seeing a movie where the protagonist dies three-quarters of the way in; kind of like seeing Neo killed off before the last act of The Matrix. But I actually think that metaphor sells Federer’s position in the game short; it’s more like the event has lost it’s central plot device, kind of like The Matrix... 

French Open Tennis: Roger Federer Upset, Rafael Nadal New Favorite

  With Roger Federer stunning loss to Robin Soderling in the French Open, Rafael Nadal is the prohibitive favorite at Roland Garros. World Cup Odds are not the only event of interest to the bettors. BetUs has Nadal at -400 against the field to win it all. Game   Start # Contest Money Line Point Spread Over/ Under   Quarterfinals:... 

2010 French Open: Five Weaknesses Robin Soderling Exposed in Roger Federer

The Greek Gods would never have imagined Roger Federer losing in the manner he did at the French Open on June 1st 2010 but yet when the clouds parted (or so they will) Roger had been overmatched and overplayed.  Nevertheless, this is not the downfall of Roger Federer as much as his detractors hope it is. The following are the five reasons why Roger lost and what was truly exposed at the French... 

2010 French Open: Who Is More Gracious in Defeat: Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer?

Featured B/R columnist Tim Ruffin  has managed to stir up the pot quite a bit with his last articles about Roger Federer not being as great a man as he should be—especially not in defeat.  Today’s loss provides us with two comparable situations. The defending champion being upended by the same man: Swedish brutal bash-baller Robin Söderling.  Rafa had... 

Roger Federer: The Jehovah’s Witness Perspective (Humor)

Martin Strohn was just a normal 20-year-old back in 1969. He had gone camping out in the California desert and had the misfortune of having a bunch of colourful hippies as temporary neighbors. That night, the hippies’ campfire and other smoke made its way to where he was sleeping.  At first, Martin gagged at mixture of wood, plant, and some exotic incense, but then began to breathe in freely... 

Nigeria World Cup Roster: Its Strengths and Weaknesses

Nigeria’s Swedish coach, Lars Lagerback has just named his 23-man squad for the World Cup finals, but has he got it right? The most important thing is who he has left out of the squad. Real Zaragoza’s Ikechukwu Uche and Everton’s Victor Anichebe are out of Largerback’s squad for the World Cup. In Uche case, his omission is striking, he was the Super Eagles top scorer in qualifying.... 

A Skins Game You Won’t Want to Miss

  Every once in a while there’s something on TV that makes you want to say Holy Golf Balls!  Record that program! In this case it’s The Memorial Skins Game.   The Memorial Skins Game is the only version of Skins that we will see with regular Tour players this year, and this version will have more moving parts than the Indy 500 winner’s engine.   There are two... 

French Open Tennis: Roger Federer Overlooks Robin Soderling in Quarterfinal

Just call Robin Soderling the master of unforeseen upsets. The Swede pulled a stunning defeat against tennis ace Roger Federer at the French Open Tuesday evening, local time. The win left fans shocked and awed, which happens to be a familiar feeling to Soderling. Last year, Soderling pulled his first stunning upset when he dethroned four-time consecutive defending champion Rafael Nadal in the fourth... 

French Open Tennis: 10 Things About Roger Federer Slayer Robin Soderling

He’s become the upset specialist of the moment. The matchup everyone wants to see in the French Open men’s final isn’t going to happen for a second straight year because of one man. Robin Soderling. Say it quick and it makes me think more of Kevin Federline more than a star tennis player. Yet, that’s just what the Swede is on the verge of. He’s become the underdog’s... 

Brazil World Cup Roster: Brazilians Announce Player Numbers

Brazil has announced the number each player will wear for the duration of the World Cup in South Africa. Being one of the few nations who always bring out No. 1-No. 11 at every match when possible, Brazil tells us exactly who will be part of the starting squad. 1 Julio Cesar 2 Maicon 3 Lucio 4 Juan 5 Felipe Melo 6 Michel Bastos 7 Elano 8 Gilberto Silva 9 Luis Fabiano 10 Kaka 11 Robinho   12 Gomes 13... 

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