U.S. Open 2010 Tennis Schedule: What to Watch on Day 1

The 2010 U.S. Open gets underway from Flushing Meadows in Queens with wall-to-wall TV coverage on the Tennis Channel and ESPN and its affiliates.  Not every big name will hit the hard court today, but the first day of the tennis season’s final Grand Slam event will surely bring about a lot of attention. Yet, while the top seeds take on players we’ve never heard of, those top seeds... 

Ryder Cup 2010: Colin Montgomerie Makes His Questionable Captain’s Picks

Well, if you thought the American Ryder Cup team selection process had some interesting plot lines going on, you haven’t seen anything yet. Captain Colin Montgomerie of the European squad rounded out his 12-man team on Sunday with his three picks. Monty raised some eyebrows with the selections of Padraig Harrington, Edoardo Molinari, and Luke Donald. Left off the squad were two huge... 

U.S. Open 2010 Odds: The 20 Women Most Likely to Win on the Hardcourt

Rounding out the Grand Slam schedule is the US Open. The tournament, held in Queens, New York is the only major to have final set tiebreaks, adding a little interesting wrinkle to the proceedings. In recent years, the women’s field has become wide open with the Williams sisters sort of fading a little bit, focusing on other things in their lives and some injuries along the way. Serena Williams... 

Can Samantha Stosur Go Far at the US Open?

Samantha Stosur cuts a striking, even imposing figure on court with her trademark baseball cap and dark shades. She brings to the tennis court her unique persona and style. She started out as a doubles player and was ranked No. 1 in the world with Lisa Raymond. Stosur is the Australian No.1. She goes into the US Open ranked No. 5, her highest ranking ever at Flushing Meadows. If 2009 marked the... 

2010 US Open: Huge Opportunity On Women’s Side. Who Will Break Through?

With the US Open just days away, the major story on the women’s side is who is not in the main draw as opposed to who is. This will probably be the best opportunity, and for some the last, to break through and add that elusive major to their resume.  Without Serena Williams, and Justine Hennin in the draw there is a good chance that we will have a first time Grand Slam champion. Controversy... 

The 10 Biggest Splits in the Sports World

With the news that Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren made their divorce official and with Frank and Jamie McCourt’s divorce starting tomorrow, August 30th, let’s take a look at some of the other big splits in the professional sports world. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

PGA Power Rankings: Rating the Top 15 Golfers After the Barclays

With the Barclays finished, a few things are clear. Tiger Woods is continuing his downward spiral, but the United States also showed they will be ready for the coming Ryder Cup, with U.S. team member Matt Kuchar taking first place this past weekend. As far as rankings are considered: Although Woods has struggled mightily since his return, he still remains on top, one spot ahead of Phil Mickelson. Here’s... 

Michelle Wie Wins the Canadian Open: Let Her Enjoy It

How long before the naysayers start questioning Michelle Wie again?  One week?  One month? Ms. Wie won The Canadian Open after leading, or co-leading, for 68 of the 72 holes she played.  She shot a final round 70 to beat playing partner Jiay Shin, and three others by three shots.  It’s the second win in her two-year career as a pro.  The naysayers will argue... 

Barclay’s Recap: Martin Laird Crumbles as Matt Kuchar Soars to Victory

Martin Laird may have led the field in putting all week, but he looked like a fish out of water as he three-putted his 18th hole to bogey and forced a playoff with Matt Kuchar at the first Fed-Ex Cup playoff event, the Barclay’s. In what is being considered one of the best shots of the 2010 PGA Tour season, Matt Kuchar struck a remarkable 7-iron from 182-yards in deep rough, which after catching... 

U.S. Open 2010: Top Five Male Players Not in Top 10 To Compete for Title

Every major tournament it seems as if it is the same two guys that we always talk about, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, as if I even needed to say it. However, in the past two tournaments we have seen Roger wavering. After nearly losing in the first round of Wimbledon he made his second straight quarterfinal exit, after not having lost that early in 23 straight major tournaments. And although Rafael... 

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