Wimbledon 2012: Nadal’s Favorable Draw Sets Up Sixth Straight Trip to Finals

Rafael Nadal had advanced to the finals at Wimbledon the last five times in which he’s participated at the All England Tennis Club, and if the men’s draw released Friday is any indication, the stage has been set for a sixth straight final-round appearance for the 26-year-old Spaniard. Fresh off a four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the finals of the French Open two weeks ago, Nadal... 

Maria Sharapova Dominates Pre-Wimbledon Power Rankings

Will Maria Sharapova be the first woman to win back-to-back Grand Slam titles since Kim Clijsters won the US Open in 2010 and the Australian Open in 2011? Can Petra Kvitova capture her second consecutive Wimbledon title?  These are two of the many popular story lines being debated as the Wimbledon fortnight prepares to unfold on Monday. What about the perennial champion Serena Williams? She came... 

Travelers Championship 2012: Lurking Stars That Will Make a Run This Weekend

With the second round of the Travelers Championship being suspended due to inclement weather on Friday, the leaderboard is a bit of a mess right now with some players still having to play the bulk of their second round while others have already finished. With that said, it is tough to determine which players are contenders and which aren’t at this point. Many of the players near the top of the... 

Wimbledon 2012: Who Can Topple the Big 3; Strategies Opponents Can Use

It is almost a mythical feat. Vanquishing even two of the behemoths—Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer—at a Major should have the victor richly commemorated in timeless poetry such as Longfellow’s The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. Hell, with Nadal having an asteroid named after him, a petition for a constellation shouldn’t be too far fetched for the lucky player in... 

Wimbledon 2012 Tennis: Breaking Down Favorites at All England Club

Wimbledon 2012 is right around the corner, but only a handful of players come into this summer’s Grand Slam event with a realistic shot at winning it all.  Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Petra Kvitova will look to repeat as Wimbledon’s best on the men’s and women’s side, respectively.  Although both will be there in the end, there is much more parity in the... 

Travelers Championship Leaderboard: Top Storylines Heading into Weekend

Before the weather in Cromwell, CT caused a suspension of play during the second round of the Travelers Championship, defending champion Fredrik Jacobson had already taken care of his business for the day. Jacobson followed his opening round of five-under 65 with a similarly impressive score of four-under 66 on Friday to take a one-shot lead into the weekend. This is precisely the way he started his... 

Formula 1: European Grand Prix at Valencia Predictions

The European Grand Prix takes place on Sunday at the Valencia Street Circuit, Spain. Fans have come to expect little from races here—since it was first held in 2008, the Valencia race has produced consistently dull and processional high-speed parades, and there’s little to suggest this year will be any different. The layout is uninspiring, it’s difficult to overtake and the dazzling... 

Wimbledon 2012: Players Who Will Threaten Apparent Djokovic-Nadal Final

The world of tennis has primarily revolved around two men in the last few seasons: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. But don’t believe for a second that they will have an easy road to the 2012 Wimbledon final.  Despite men’s tennis becoming centered around these two stars recently, parity still exists in tennis and the quality of talent in tournaments like the Wimbledon is paramount.... 

Is It Time to Start Treating Tiger Woods Like a Regular Golfer on the PGA Tour?

It could be argued that treating Tiger Woods as an average PGA Tour golfer is ludicrous. If nothing else–and Tiger has done plenty for the game of golf–he has redefined what the casual golf fan is. Before Tiger came to town, the “casual” golf fan might have known more players, because there were more stars in previous generations that coexisted with the other greatest player... 

Novak Djokovic: Nadal Loss Shows Tennis Star Will Be Beatable at Wimbledon

I don’t care what everyone says. Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in the French Open, and Djokovic may lose again at Wimbledon. Djokovic comes into Wimbledon as the heavy favorite, but fans may forget how badly he faltered the last time that we saw him. He committed error after error after error, and even ended the match on a fateful double fault. While some may attribute the loss to the fact... 

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