Joy for Mirjana Lučić: A Journey To Hell and Back

For many players, winning a match at one of the Grand Slam tournaments is an achievement. Outside of the top players, working your way through qualifying and reaching the main draw is the target—to record that victory in the first round is a wonderful feeling. However, for one woman in the draw this year, that win was even more special. As Mirjana Lučić heard the announcement ‘Game,... 

Need for Speed: Comparing the Court Speeds at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open

There is a very famous video on YouTube (starts at 6:20) where Jason Goodall compares the speed at which a Roger Federer’s serve reaches the returner at Wimbledon 2003 and 2008 respectively. In both videos, Federer had served at 126mph and in 2008, the ball reached the returner at 9mph lesser compared to the one in 2003 (a little less than 20% difference). There is a general consensus that the... 

Rugby: Where Does Richie McCaw Rank Amongst All Black Greats?

When creating a list of the greatest players of the past decade there would be a handful of names you would expect to see. These may include Du Preez, Matfield, Carter, Wilkinson and O’Driscoll amongst others. However one name stands clear and would undoubtedly make anyone’s list. I am talking about, of course, Richie McCaw. In 2010 he has reminded us just how good and influential he is... 

The Top 10 Rising Stars of English Football

The English youth game is often held up as the chief cause of all England failures.  The fact that young talent is not developed appears to be the go-to argument of all post-tournament criticism.  But is that the truth?  Could it be that England is actually producing young, talented players? When England failed to beat Algeria and the United States this summer, the reason was not that... 

Ranking Rafa: With Career Grand Slam, Where Does Rafael Nadal Rank All Time?

As all tennis fans know by now, Rafael Nadal captured the 2010 US Open to complete the career grand slam, one of only three players to do so since the immortal Rod Laver won his second true Grand Slam (all four majors in one year) in 1969. Many believe that Rafa still has not peaked yet, which seems to be the case as he seems to improve in at least one phase of his game every year. So, without access... 

USMNT Midfield Talent Surplus More of a Curse Than Boon

Now that the coaching situation has been decided—for better or worse—the U.S. national team can turn its attention to development, progression, and preparation for its 2014 World Cup Qualification Cycle. Particular attention will be paid to which players are improving, which 2010 holdovers will continue to contribute, let alone hold starting positions, and where controversy and conflict... 

2010 Ryder Cup: Upon Further Review, the Americans May Just Retain the Cup

Three months ago the PGA of America might have been better off simply handing the Ryder Cup over to the Europeans.  They would have avoided an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Europeans while also saving a boat load of money by not having to charter a commercial jet, pay for luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, uniforms, etc. Back in June the Europeans were looking so strong that regaining... 

FIFA World Rankings, September 2010: Euro 2012 Qualifiers Shake Rankings Up

The recent qualifiers for the 2012 European Championships have been taken into account and have led to much movement in the new FIFA World Rankings, announced by football’s world governing body today. World champions Spain continue to lead the way from runners-up Netherlands, despite their headline-grabbing 4-1 loss in Argentina earlier this month. Germany have swapped places with Brazil to climb... 

Roger Federer’s Decline Signifies New Era of Players: Are There Any Excuses?

“The sun never sets in the British Empire.” That was said by some pompous people within the British Empire’s borders, its kingdom wealthy, generally happy, and technologically advanced.  But the same quote can be said of Roger Federer, who was claimed by critics, including me, as a Bjorn Borg in young, an Andre Agassi in old.  As time passes, though, Roger Federer’s... 

Rafael Nadal: How Our Disbelief Obliterates His Many Achievements

  Now that Rafael Nadal has staked his claim to being the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), let us examine the reasons why tennis aficionados are still leery of anointing him the heir to  Federer’s not yet vacated throne. Is it that he is a Spaniard not too familiar with the nuances of the English language? Is it that he does not typify the usual tennis player? Is it that he appears to be... 

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