Novak Djokovic: Why Djoker Will Sweep the Grand Slam Tournaments in 2013

Novak Djokovic is the No. 1 player in the world, and he is an absolute stud in grand slam tournaments. Put the two together and the result is a player ready to sweep the grand slam tournaments in 2013. Rafael Nadal is still reeling from a relatively debilitating knee injury that cost him the latter part of the 2012 season. The likelihood that he can seriously compete until at least the French Open... 

4 Reasons Why Force India Should Bring Back Adrian Sutil

If you had informed me a couple of months ago that former Formula 1 racer turned tainted villain Adrian Sutil would be in with a very realistic shot at a return to the sport, I’d have done a Dizzee Rascal and called you bonkers.  That now infamous incident with Genii Capital CEO Eric Lux, which cost Sutil a hefty fine and an eighteen month suspended prison sentence, ensured Sutil‘s... 

Roger Federer: Why Victory Isn’t Guaranteed for Tennis Star in Australian Open

Things usually come fairly easy to Roger Federer, but the road to greatness in the 2013 Australian Open is full of twists and turns for the four-time Aussie Open winner. Federer will get Frenchman Benoit Paire in the first round, whom he easily handled at the 2012 Basel Open, where Federer won in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. But Paire shouldn’t be counted out. The French tennis player reached... 

Australian Open 2013: Time to Take Tomic Seriously?

The last time the tennis world saw Australia’s next hopeful Bernard Tomic on a big stage, it was not a pretty sight. His game was nowhere to be found against a red-hot Andy Roddick on Arthur Ashe Stadium and he was later accused of tanking during the 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 loss.  The display in New York was not surprising, as Tomic has had recent attitude issues that led him to be kicked off the... 

Australian Open 2013 Predictions: Underrated Players Who Will Make Deep Runs

All eyes are on the usual suspects, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, as tennis prepares for its first Grand Slam event of 2013. While those players will steal the headlines, don’t lose sight of other players hoping to make an Australian Open impact. The first major event of the season is always intriguing because it’s a chance for every player to get the year started on the... 

Australian Open 2013: TV Schedule, Live Streaming, Radio and Tournament Preview

There will be no shortage of exciting action and compelling storylines when the 101st edition of the Australian Open gets under way on Monday morning in Melbourne. Despite the absence of 2009 champion Rafael Nadal, who pulled out of the tournament at the end of December due to a virus, things don’t get any easier for defending men’s champion Novak Djokovic. The top-ranked men’s player... 

Roger Federer: Another Grand Slam Title Still Within Reach for Aging Swiss Great

With Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in peak form in 2013, it’s only natural to expect the aging Roger Federer to take a back seat. Indeed, Federer himself picked Djokovic as the favorite for the upcoming 2013 Australian Open (via SI.com). However, taking the 31-year-old Swiss legend out of the picture entirely figures to be a big mistake. Don’t forget, a year ago, everyone was fascinated... 

Rafael Nadal’s Absence from the Australian Open Diminishes the Event

The Australian Open just won’t be the same without Rafael Nadal. Sure, Nadal has always been better at Wimbledon and virtually unbeatable at the French Open. However, tennis has become a four-player game on the men’s side—alongside Rafa, it’s all about Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray—and not having Nadal to complete that group is a major disappointment at... 

2013 Australian Open: 13 First-Round Matches to Watch

The draws for the 2013 Aussie Open are out, and upcoming matches on the Melbourne horizon are as tantalizing as ever. Venus vs. Maria, Murray vs. Del Potro, Serena vs. Vika… if all goes according to plan, the blazing blue Rod Laver Arena will be lit up with these and other blockbusters.  Before that happens, though, more than a few hopefuls will try to play the spoiler role. Here are the... 

Rugby: 25 Greatest International Tries of All Time

What makes a great try? An individual effort? Great team work? A match winner in the last minute? The answer is all of them can lead to great tries. Whether it shows the speed a player possesses in the open, the exceptional skills of the players involved or a great planned set move, a great try can surface from any beginning or any category. Over the years there have been hundreds of these scored in... 

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