Maria Sharapova: Dominating Start Does Not Guarantee Aussie Open Title

Maria Sharapova has only dropped nine games in five matches at the 2013 Australian Open, which is by far the fewest amount of games dropped by any women in the draw. While three of Sharapova’s victories were over unranked players, her performance against Venus Williams in the third round and versus Ekaterina Makarova in the quarterfinals were impressive wins posted over ranked competitors.  Through... 

Australian Open 2013: What’s Standing in Serena Williams’ Way of Another Title?

Serena Williams is a champion’s champion. Even at age 31, she engenders fear in her foes as she combats their dreams of beating a legend. This dream could be seen clearly in the eyes of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci in the women’s doubles quarterfinal, as the Williams sisters fell to the Italian duo in an Olympic Gold Medal rematch. While Serena has said playing doubles keeps her sharp... 

Australian Open 2013: Maria Sharapova Poised for Second Championship

Maria Sharapova has been dominant thus far in the Australian Open and will now face Li Na in the semifinals. Per ESPN, Sharapova has been on the court for only five hours and 15 minutes throughout the tournament. She dominated her opening-round matchup with a pair of 6-0 wins before cruising past Venus Williams 6-1, 6-3. Sharapova easily defeated Kristen Flipkins in the fourth round and eliminated... 

Phil Mickelson Offers Apology for Tax Comments Sunday at Humana Challenge

Phil Mickelson stirred up the golf world with his comments, Sunday, concerning California and federal income tax laws in the higher tax brackets. His comments completely dominated the news cycle from the Humana Challenge. The Humana offered lots of low scores on Sunday. Brian Gay shot 63 in the final round and still had to win in a playoff. The message from tournament sponsor, the Clinton Foundation,... 

Roger Federer vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga: The Match That May Decide the Tournament

Grand slam quarterfinal tennis: the threshold into week two of a major tournament that brings us more captivating, more passionate and more extraordinary tennis. We, as tennis fans, feel a balance because our patience is paying off; the matchups are seldom lopsided, and the energy in the playing stadiums and in our living rooms finally reaches a palpable height.  It’s a bittersweet, beautifully... 

Serena Williams: Analyzing Possibility Serena Sweeps 2013 Grand Slam Tournaments

As the world’s No. 3-ranked women’s tennis player, Serena Williams is looking to sweep all four Grand Slam tournaments in 2013. Having already completed the career Golden Slam, Williams is no stranger to dominating the competition and establishing herself as arguably the greatest women’s tennis player to ever take the court. Williams has competed her way to the quarterfinals of the... 

Phil Mickelson: Superstar Golfer Foolish to Discuss New California Taxes

If there is one thing that sports fans don’t want to hear about, it is the financial plight of an athlete still close to the prime of his career. For some reason, Phil Mickelson felt it appropriate to air his laundry to the media last weekend after the final round of the Humana Challenge event.  Speaking to reporters (via ESPN Los Angeles), Mickelson said that he needs to make some big changes... 

Roger Federer: Highlighting Fed’s Biggest Advantages vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Roger Federer will have his hands full with Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Day 10’s quarterfinal showdown, but the Swiss legend will not be without his fair share of advantages. Whether he’s blasting a deceptive second serve into the box or taking his time on a rally, Fed has plenty of tricks up his sleeve, and he’s sure to break out one or two that Tsonga won’t see coming.... 

Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Preview and Predictions for Group A Matches on Day 5

The first day of Group A play was uneventful. A pair of scoreless draws got the Africa Cup of Nations off to a lackluster start, but all four countries are now on level footing with two matches left to decide which two advance to the knockout stages. Fans should expect play to open up on Day 5. It was clear that all four teams were trying to avoid a mistake in the opener that would put them in an early... 

Rafael Nadal’s Absence Has Hurt Appeal of Australian Open

The Australian Open is missing Rafael Nadal.  We have known since Dec. 28 (ESPN) that he would not be competing in the Australian Open, but the further we advance in the tournament, the more his presence is missed. As the final four is assembled in the men’s draw, the void is clear. Rafa is still one of the four best players in the world; having a Grand Slam event without him just seems... 

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