Roger Federer: Loss to Novak Djokovic Proves Fed Won’t Win French Open

Roger Federer has been playing great, but he has no shot at winning the 2012 French Open. That much became clear when world No. 1 Novak Djokovic easily dispatched him 6-2, 7-6 in the semifinals of the Masters 1000 in Rome. Federer was terrible in the first set of this match. His serve was not nearly as deadly as it has been. He was broken twice, and was down a set before he even realized it.  In... 

HP Byron Nelson 2012: Vijay Singh’s Experience Will Lead Him to Victory

For those of you who thought Vijay Singh was finished, you’d better look at the 2012 HP Byron Nelson leaderboard. The old man is crushing it out there at the TPC Four Seasons in Irving, Texas and is tied for fith place at minus-six. Maybe the heat is good for his joints or something, but he isn’t a man to overlook on Sunday. I predict he’ll come away with his first victory on the... 

Roger Federer: Semifinal Defeat Proves He’s Not Elite Anymore

Novak Djokovic was too much for Roger Federer in the semifinals of the Italian Open, and the two-set victory by the Serbian shows that he is a cut above Federer. Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked player, won 6-2 and 7-6 to advance to the finals against Rafael Nadal. This is the second consecutive year these two have met in the tournament’s championship match. Federer is out of the competition,... 

Rafael Nadal: Spaniard Must Clean Up Unforced Errors to Win Italian Open

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Italian Open by overcoming a number of errors early and an inspired first-set battle to beat David Ferrer 7-6 (6), 6-0 Saturday in Rome. To win the Italian Open for the sixth time, however, Nadal will need to clean up the bevy of unforced errors—especially on his backhand—to beat top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the finals. Djokovic defeated multiple... 

Why Germany Will Dominate the Future of Football: Top 13 German Players Under 24

Any soccer fan with a decent grip on scouting and spotting young football prospects will know that Germany has a bright future ahead. And indeed they do, but just how bright?  My prediction is that the German national team will come to dominate world football in the years to come. With an unbelievable amount of world-class youngsters coming on through on the conveyor belt of talent, combined with... 

Rome 2012 Final Preview: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic, Battle for the Throne

Two epic semifinals later, we now know who the finalists of the 2012 Rome Masters will be: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.   Rafael Nadal Coming into this tournament on the back of an early-round exit at his home tournament in Madrid and losing his No. 2 ranking to Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal had one thing and one thing only on his mind. Obliteration. Of any and everything put in front of him.... 

2012 Rome Masters Final Preview: Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic has improved to 11-14 overall against Roger Federer as the Serb defeated the Swiss on Saturday in straight sets at the 2012 Rome Masters. That result sets up a final between the World No. 1 and the World No. 3 as Rafael Nadal booked his spot in the championship match earlier in the day with a victory over David Ferrer. Djokovic and Nadal are into the final after both players suffered... 

HP Byron Nelson 2012: Jonas Blixt Will Seize Control in Round 3

The HP Byron Nelson’s third round is underway. Jonas Blixt is currently five under par through 13 holes, putting him one stroke behind the leaders Dickie Price and Keegan Bradley. Blixt is currently ranked No. 103 in the world. Winning this tournament would surely improve his ranking. Blixt’s three birdies and an eagle on the 11th hole have him primed for victory in this year’s HP... 

2012 ATP Nice Features John Isner, Gilles Simon and Nicolas Almagro

With the 2012 Rome Masters nearly over, there are just two tour events to be played before the start of 2012 French Open. The Power Horse World Team Cup takes place later this week in Dusseldorf, and the other event is ATP Nice, a 250 series level tournament coming from the French Mediterranean. The high seeds at ATP Nice are John Isner, Gilles Simon, Nicolas Almagro and Gael Monfils—first through... 

Rickie Fowler Bridges the Generation Gap for Young Golf Fans

Greatest Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Tweeners and Millennialism. How does golf fit into the flat-billed caps, hip huggers and wild colors of the next generation of golfer? The 50s and 60s country club atmosphere of weekend Calcutta and the Saturday night dinner and dance are completely out of vogue with the skateboarders, rollerbladers and dirt bikers. Is Rickie Fowler the Pied Piper that... 

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