Carlos Moya: The First Man from Mallorca

When the word Mallorca roles off a tennis fan’s tongue, the immediate name that comes to mind is Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard has dominated the first part of his career by capturing nine Grand Slam titles, while continuing to chase all-time leader Roger Federer. But when looking back on the history of Spanish tennis, and more specifically tennis in Mallorca, it would be foolish for any fan... 

USA Men’s Soccer: Is The United States Hurt By Being From The United States?

The US Men’s National Team is going back to South Africa today to face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a friendly. U.S. coach, Bob Bradley, is taking a very inexperienced team to South Africa as it looks like several young players will be given their national team debuts.  For the United States, the team they took to South Africa in this summer’s World Cup is beginning to get... 

Golfers You Know and Some You Don’t: 10 Up-and-Coming Players To Watch in 2011

A year ago, Tiger Woods fell from grace and an ominous, dark cloud formed and hovered over the 2010 golf season. But as the media frenzy ensued, it was, surprisingly, the young players who revitalized the golf world with their vigor and abundance of talent. More than ever before, young professional golfers, typically under the age of 30, consistently contended and captured victories (10) on the PGA... 

John McEnroe Says Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg Are Best Athletes in Tennis History

Excerpted from www.TennisNow.com Roger Federer trails World No. 1 Rafael Nadal by one spot in the rankings, but Hall of Famer John McEnroe believes the only man in tennis history who can match Nadal’s athleticism is his arch rival Bjorn Borg. “The two greatest (tennis) athletes of all time are Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal,” McEnroe told the media in Qatar today in comments... 

Classic Rewind: Pete Sampras vs. Boris Becker 1996 ATP World Tour Championships

In 1990 the ATP World Tour Championships moved from Madison Square Garden in New York City to Germany, home of native tennis phenoms Boris Becker and Steffi Graf. New York City was vacated, bowing to the wishes of the German tennis hierarchy to move the year-end tournament to Frankfurt––offering more convenience to Europeans on tour. Madison Square Garden had served as home of the “Masters... 

Formula 1: How Much Impact on Your Title Chances Does Your Teammate Have?

How important to a team’s outcome is the driver pairing, on and off the track? Does it make a big difference to the outcome at the end of the year or do they behave like opponents on and off the track? Many of the partnerships this year look as solid as marriage, while others look like a couple on the rocks. For example, what is it with the new guy at Ferrari? Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t... 

Tennis: A Social and Cultural Bridge Builder

The Borough of Yeadon, Delaware County, Pa., is a small, ever-evolving diverse community suburb of Philadelphia. It wasn’t always that way. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the community was partially segregated. Black people who applied for membership to the All White Yeadon Swim Club were denied membership. The constant denials led to a group of local business people and residents to come... 

Tears at a Checkered Flag: Sebastian Vettel and a Moment To Remember

“Oh, thank you boys! Unbelievable! Thank you! I love you!” Webber dominates. Vettel sticks around. Alonso takes over. It seems like Alonso is the favorite. What happened to Webber and Vettel? Brazil arrives. Vettel owns it. Alonso still title favorite, though. Will Webber or Vettel be able to pull off the epic come-from-behind win? They’re fast, but doesn’t look good. All... 

Ranking the 5 Candidates to Become England’s Next David Beckham

The England National Team has very likely seen the last of David Beckham.  While he is still playing in Major League Soccer, it is unlikely the great man will play again for the Three Lions, and it is certain that he will not hit the field for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. With that in mind, it is time to look for who will be his replacement.  While he receives criticism like many... 

Which United States Forwards Will Be Starting in 2014?

One of the major criticisms leveled against the US Men’s National Team in the 2010 World Cup was that the forwards couldn’t score goals. Maybe some of the problems were tactical and there were injuries as well, but when the 2014 World Cup in Brazil rolls around, we should at least see some changes in personnel. The evaluation process will continue in South Africa, where Bob Bradley has... 

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