Wimbledon 2011: 5 Potential Women’s Finals Matchups That May Surprise Us

Serena and Venus Williams have dominated the Wimbledon championships since 2000. They have won nine of the past 11 singles events, with at least one of them playing in the final every year except for 2006 in that span. The sisters have squared off in the finals four times as well, and their power games make them hard to knock off on the grass. Even though both have recently just come back from injuries,... 

US Open Golf 2011: Why a Win at Congressional Will Define Rory McIlroy’s Career

Since April, Rory McIlroy has heard it all. How he had the Masters Championship won and then went into the final round and shot 80 to give the title away. How it was his to win and how the field was at his feet. The 22-year-old Northern Ireland native has answered every question about his colossal collapse. Now, in the second major championship of the year, McIlroy is in a similar situation—only... 

Mexico Beats Inspired Guatemalan Team, Advances to Gold Cup Semifinals

Ruiz’s goal in the fifth minute put Mexico on its heels. But the the tournament favorites turned it on in the second half and scored two goals, by De Nigris and “Chicharito” Hernandez, that led to their victory. Heavy favorite Mexico beat a tough-as-nails Guatemala, sliding into the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals, 2-1, in front of an announced crowd of 78,807. The “Aztecas”... 

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer: London Is Calling

 This year’s Wimbledon has all the makings of an historic year. This is a magical place where tradition runs deep. There is a higher meaning for those tough enough to make it to Wimbledon. All their preparations will manifest themselves into their quest for the Holy Grail in tennis. The quest to be the next Wimbledon champion has begun. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have... 

U.S. Open 2011: Why Rory McIlroy Will Avoid Day 4 Meltdown

Rory McIlroy continued his dominance in the 2011 U.S. Open with a third round score of 68, pushing his lead to eight shots and setting himself up for his first major championship victory. McIlroy increased his overnight lead by two shots as he methodically and patiently worked his way around Congressional Country Club Saturday. His 54-hole score of 199 is a U.S. Open record. Supportive patrons chanted,... 

Gold Cup: Who Bob Bradley Should Start to Save His Job

Sunday could prove to be one of Bob Bradley’s most important games yet.  With a spot in the Confederations Cup on the line, Jamaica is a must-win game for his inconsistent USA side, a side that failed to finish top of a rather weak group.   To avoid the sack, Bradley must change his lineup.  Too often he starts the same group of guys, guys that just can’t get the job done.... 

Wimbledon 2011: Why Andy Roddick Is the Only Hope for American Men’s Tennis

At the start of the French Open, I wrote an article titled, “What’s wrong with Men’s Tennis?” As if the players were trying to validate my argument, the 10 Americans in the field essentially laid down and let the rest of the world walk all over them. Of the 10 that made the main draw, only two reached the second round. Sam Querrey (another promising American) fell in his... 

Wimbledon 2011: Breaking Down the Men’s Draw

Wimbledon 2011 is upon us. The draw is out, and it is time to evaluate who got lucky and who didn’t. For starters, the marathon men John Isner and Nicholas Mahut will square off in another first-round encounter. Another marathon? Probably not, but it could be fun for everyone but the two players. Let’s not forget that Isner fell meagerly in the second round last year. At the outset, one... 

Roger Federer: Why Wimbledon 2011 Will Forever Define His Career

Roger Federer‘s career is set in the history books of tennis.  Nearly 800 career wins, 67 titles, 23 Major finals, 16 Major titles and 237 consecutive weeks at No. 1 in the world will do that for you. However, there is still sometimes the debate of is he the greatest of all time. Rod Laver is always thrown into the mix, and Nadal is mentioned with the pace he is on. With a win at Wimbledon... 

Wimbledon 2011: Latest News, TV Schedule Info and More

The draw is in and the first round matchups are set for the 125th Wimbledon Championship. The two week tournament is slated to start at 7 am EST on Monday, June 20, and will conclude with the gentlemen’s final on Sunday, July 3. There is plenty of drama and intrigue for this year’s grand tennis tournament, and it starts on the first day. John Isner and Nicolas Mahut almost inexplicably... 

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