It’s Catching Up: Djokovic-Nadal Rivalry Hot on Federer-Nadal Rivalry’s Heels

Any casual follower of tennis probably knows the names “Roger Federer” and “Rafael Nadal.”  Their rivalry has been the sport.  It has been the source of millions of followers—young, old, male, female, white, black.  But an already established rivalry is kicking up pace, and in a manner unexpected. Some players are just better than others, and Novak Djokovic... 

This Day in Black Sports History: February 6, 1993

This day in black sports history marks the 18th anniversary of the death of a tennis legend, a somber day that should also serve as an occasion to celebrate the life of a man who was a fierce competitor on the tennis court and an instrument for change off it. Born and raised in Richmond, Va, Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr.’s early love of tennis forced him to travel great distances to play white youths... 

Tim Henman’s Hopes for Andy Murray As Major Titlist

Former British No. 1 Tim Henmancan relate to Andy Murray coming up short in majors. Henman was a four-time Wimbledon semifinalist and says he hopes British fans will continue to support Murray, who lost his third career Grand Slam final in straight sets to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. “There will be a lot of scrutiny back home,” Henman told the BBC. “There... 

Lola and Its Formula 1 Attempt: When Years of Know How Meant Nothing

The Lola group has been involved in Formula 1 in some form or another many times. On many of these occasions, they were constructing cars for other people to use. All of the cars they built for other people were never particularly strong. In 1995, a prototype was built and Allan Mcnish was used as a driver. In 1996, after years of providing cars for other people, Lola decided to have a full works... 

Zamalek SC Helps Mubarak Government Attempt to Restore Normalcy in Egypt

Storied soccer club Zamalek SC, keeping its eye on the suspended Egyptian Premier League and the African Champions League, is maintaining a rigorous training schedule despite an Egyptian military ban and the fact that many of its fans are playing a key role in anti-government demonstrations. Zamalek Football Director Hassan Ibrahim told Egypt’s government-owned Al Ahram Online that the club had... 

William Morais: Corinthians Midfielder Killed in Robbery Attempt

William Morais (the Corinthian Midfielder on loan to America, a club located in Belo Horizonte) was killed in a robbery attempt. According to the investigation, he returned home from a party and was attacked and killed. The police announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the killing. Morais started his career with Corinthians and scored one goal within the previous year for the team. The... 

Formula One: Robert Kubica Injured in Rally, Doubtful for Season Opener

Robert Kubica has sustained injuries whilst taking part in the Ronde di Andorra rally, leaving his Formula One future in doubt. The Pole has been diagnosed with multiple fractures to his right arm, leg and hand after a high-speed crash in his Skoda Fabia. His co-driver was unhurt in the accident. Kubica was air-lifted to a hospital near Genoa, after he allegedly hit a church wall at high speed. It... 

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: Where Their Rivalry Stands

A storied rivalry. The greatest of all time. Perhaps just two weeks ago, the Federer-Nadal rivalry was still highly anticipated. But what has happened since? Not that nobody cares about it anymore; it’s just that someone else has taken the spotlight: Novak Djokovic. Before the Australian Open, all the talk was around whether Nadal would be the first to win four majors in a row since Rod... 

Retooled Novak Djokovic Has Hall of Fame Career Ahead

Precise time frames escape me, but at some point in the past 18 months, my good friend Rajat Jain compared Novak Djokovic to Pete Sampras. Both men had won their first majors at a very young age (Sampras was 19, Djokovic 20) and spoke frankly of wanting to be No. 1. However, both of them soon found that Grand Slam glory brings a new weight of expectations, and both soon found themselves beset with... 

Rugby Sevens: O’Donnell, Mikkelson Star as New Zealand Win in Wellington

Youngster Declan O’Donnell was the star of the show on Saturday night as a rampant New Zealand team won their fifth Wellington Sevens tournament, dispatching England 29-14 in the final. New Zealand looked the goods the whole weekend, after seeing off challenges from Scotland, Papua New Guinea and Argentina during pool play on Day One, with Frank Halai being particularly devastating, touching... 

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