Rating F1 Drivers: The Wisdom of Crowds Gives a Definitive Answer

Was Ayrton Senna a greater F1 driver than Michael Schumacher? Or were both of those worthies totally eclipsed by Juan Fangio? Well, the answer has to depend on how greatness is measured, and that is precisely why there is no universal agreement among F1 fans. Usually when attempts have been made to answer the question there has been total reliance placed on race statistics, which is fair enough except... 

Novak Djokovic and 10 Men’s Tennis Players Who Are Still Getting Better

A tennis player can always improve, regardless age or level, so long as he or she is committed to it. Although it is easier to see players improving at earlier stages of their careers, there have been examples lately of players getting better in their late 20s or even 30s. Players like Pete Sampras and especially Andre Agassi, may have set examples of how important it is to work even harder when one... 

Men’s Tennis 2012: Top Slam Contenders on Each Surface

It used to be the same, year in, year out: Nadal would take the French Open, and Federer would take Wimbledon. They would even always be the ones to meet each other in the finals. Things have changed, though, and next year could be very different in terms of the top contenders for not only those tournaments, but the Australian and US Open as well.  This article will examine each surface and my... 

Tsonga, Monfils, Simon, Gasquet: Will One of France’s "Big 4" Ever Win a Slam?

Success seems to come in waves for France when it comes to producing successful male professionals. From the “Four Musketeers” in the early part of the 20th century to 1980’s and ’90’s stars Yannick Noah, Henri Leconte and Guy Forget. Currently, the nation is making its presence felt on the rankings with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gael Monfils, Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet,... 

Tiger Woods, European Dominance and Other Key Issues for Golf in 2012

Belly & Long Putter The USGA and the R&A are both researching the Belly Putter issue. Should it be legal to anchor the putter handle against a player’s body?  In the past, Sam Snead was banned from standing directly behind the ball and putting much like a croquet strike. In the 1980s, the USGA banned the use of square grooves and set off a firestorm of media coverage and lawsuits... 

Players of the Year: Novak Djokovic and Petra Kvitova Head Strong Cast into 2012

It’s a scant fortnight since the men’s calendar knocked the red dust from its shoes in the Davis Cup final and barely a month since the women heard the last squeak of shoe on rubber in Bali and Moscow but, Christmas or no Christmas, the holiday season is as good as over. Training has already begun for the still tougher year ahead. 2012 has the Olympics shoehorned into its center and, for... 

PGA 2012: Tiger Woods, Luke Donald and Lessons Learned from Rocky 2011

“It’s a walk-off,” utters Billy Zane in the movie Zoolander, just after model-morons Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson commit to competing in the most epic of model battles—on the runway. The scene was about a young-gun versus a veteran, new methods against proven strategies, and most of all, the uncertainty and intrigue of the challenge. Who knew that this one scene from Zoolander... 

Rafael Nadal Will Surpass Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg in Slams in 2012

Roger Federer, the long-time world No. 1 and current member of tennis’ triumvirate of power (with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal) holds the record for the most all-time grand slam singles titles by a good margin. He has 16 slam titles under his belt. Pete Sampras is second on the podium with 14 and Roy Emerson had 12. However, the only active player even in the same atmosphere as Federer in... 

The Next La Costa Is Here

Golf writer Andy Reistetter continues his exclusive “Play-Write” series with an extended visit to the recently renovated La Costa Resort & Spa in Southern California. As part of a Special Media Preview, Reistetter met with architects Damian Pascuzzo, Jeff Brauer and Champions Tour Player Design Consultant Steve Pate, learned the history of La Costa and the inside story of the recent... 

Tiger Roars at Chevron, Fuels Positive Thoughts for 2012 Season

Tiger Woods’ victory at the Chevron World Challenge a few weeks ago has people chattering about the 14-time Major winner.  And for the first time since November of 2009, it is about his game on the green.  Woods ended a frustrating victory drought of more than two years when he overcame a one shot deficit with two holes to play, shooting a final round three-under par 69 at the Sherwood... 

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