Wimbledon 2011: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic Set for Epic Showdown in Finals

The Wimbledon final matchup has been set. Novak Djokovic will face Rafael Nadal on Sunday, and the ratings should be high. Upon sealing his spot in the final matchup, Djokovic usurped Nadal for the No. 1 tennis ranking. Pretty impressive. Win or lose on Sunday, Djokovic will be given the No. 1 ranking. But the stage is so grand and the stakes are so high that Sunday’s match could go down as one... 

Novak Djokovic: How Long Until His Legacy Matches That of Rafael Nadal?

Novak Djokovic is really good at playing tennis. This much I know, because on Monday I was assigned by my editor to write an article about how good Djokovic actually is at playing tennis, and how his legacy as a player will eventually stack up with Rafael Nadal‘s. Full disclosure here: I have not watched a tennis match in about 15 years, and the only things I knew about Novak Djokovic when I... 

Wimbledon 2011: Maria Sharapova and the Bryan Brothers Seek Second Titles

You may not think that Bob and Mike Bryan and Maria Sharapova have anything in common. However, they will all be trying to win their second Wimbledon titles and will both face the No. 8 seeds. Sharapova last won the Ladies’ Singles in 2004, at 17 years old. It was her breakthrough tournament, and she hasn’t looked back since. “I’m in a different stage in my career,” Sharapova... 

USA vs Colombia: What to Expect from Saturday’s World Cup Match

The USA continues their bid to win their first World Cup since 1999 on Saturday, when they take on Colombia at 11:30 am EST. If the Americans win and North Korea fails to beat Sweden, team USA will clinch a spot in the knockout stage. American goalie Hope Solo is looking to continue her rebirth from what happened in 2007. If she plays even reasonably well against Colombia, this should be a pretty easy... 

In Defense of Bubba Watson at the ALSTOM Open De France

Kathy Bissell The French can be mean and snippy. This week, they attacked a guy who cried because he was so happy to be on the Ryder Cup team and represent his country.  He said he didn’t care that he didn’t win the PGA Championship because being on the Ryder Cup team was his victory.  Although the French gave us help in our American Revolution and sent us the Statue of Liberty,... 

Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: Tennis Wins If Djokovic Wins Wimbledon 2011

The finals are set. No. 1 Rafael Nadal vs. No 2. Novak Djokovic. Ideally, you can’t ask for better than a No. 1 vs. 2 final, although Nadal vs. Roger Federer would probably have a greater worldwide appeal. Federer is fading. He may not be done winning Grand Slams, but he is clearly on the back end of his prime. With that, Nadal appears to be well on his way to being a dominant player for years... 

Wimbledon 2011: Roger Federer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Go 5, Frenchman Claims Victory

With a 4-1 lead in matches between these two competitors, Swiss Roger Federer, given time to reflect, may have thought about other angles to use in this matchup versus Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The commentary on the match was fantastic, allowing us to gain a better understanding of what it means to play professionally. I think it was ESPN who first coined the sound of hitting a ball with a distinct... 

Wimbledon 2011 Men’s Final: Live Updates, Scores, Analysis for Djokovic-Nadal

We have our finalists: The new world No. 1, Novak Djokovic, will face the man he’s just deposed, Rafael Nadal Djokovic got there by beating a valiant Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 7-6, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3—did you think the Frenchman might hit back after going two sets down again, like he did to Roger Federer? Not a chance. Nadal had the tough task of taking on Andy Murray in front of a hyped-up Wimbledon... 

Copa America 2011: Lionel Messi Likes Argentina’s Chances

Lionel Messi is preparing to lead Argentina into the Copa America. Messi is the star on the runaway, the favorite team in the tournament, but he embraces the pressure. Not only is Messi confident in his team’s chances at this tournament, he’s already guaranteeing a World Cup victory before his time with Argentina is over. Argentina also gets the privilege of playing host to the tournament.... 

Wimbledon 2011: 5 Things We’ll Remember Most from Championships

Wimbledon is always full of special moments and the 125th year of the Championships has not failed to live up to expectation. The women’s draw has been wide open with seeded players dropping like flies. The men’s has been sensational. The All England Club has seen memorable moments in the past and Sunday’s final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will surely... 

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