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The North American hard-court season, or as I refer to it, the summer swing, has just gotten underway. It carries much importance in the media, particularly because of the U.S. Open. Much history has been made during the summer swing in the past three or four years, and with the top of the game at a most unusual state for the first time ever, we will not be able to make predictions as easily this time...
Published: July 31, 2013
In just a few weeks, the WTA will head to Flushing Meadows for the final Grand Slam of the year. Most fans expect the likes of Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka, Agnieszka Radwanska,and Na Li to shine under the lights—after all, between them, they have over 10 hard-court Grand Slam championships and finals appearances. However, some players outside of the elite have played some...
Published: July 31, 2013
Times were pretty sweet in 1998 when she ran through the calendar year winning the four Grand Slams in doubles, but Martina Hingis has reinvented herself 15 years later—causing a buzz as only she is capable of doing. The “Swiss Miss” piggybacked her Hall of Fame induction earlier this month with her second straight Mylan World Team Tennis Female MVP award Sunday night, as she...
Published: July 31, 2013
Rory McIlroy is learning how the other half lives this year. In the grand scheme of things, one miserable year does not have to be the end of the world. It certainly hurts, and his reputation has taken a big hit, but the McIlroy who won major tournaments in both 2011 and 2012 could come back to the forefront at any time. The cold, hard truth is that McIlroy is 46th on the PGA Tour’s money-earned...
Published: July 31, 2013
Question: What is the most important statistic in men’s tennis? Answer: There isn’t one. Contrary to David Robson’s September, 2009 article for USA Today, arriving at the top of the game is not all about the return. In fact, it is more about being a model of consistency over five important statistics. The vital stats are: First-serve percentage Service games won Break points...
Published: July 30, 2013
In a recent interview with My Sporting Life, golf legend Gary Player claimed that Rory McIlroy needs to “find the right wife” to return to his world-class form. McIlroy, of course, is currently dating star tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, and his comments about Rory’s personal life have unsurprisingly stirred some discussions. Player, 77, held nothing back on the topic, praising...
Published: July 30, 2013
With all of the recent hubbub surrounding Rory McIlroy, we sometimes forget that there are some other pretty darn good players out there who have yet to turn 25-years-old. Due to the sophistication and growth of golf over the past 20 years, today’s 25-year-old has a lot more experience and poise than those of the past. Just look at Jordan Spieth who, at only 19, has not only won his first tournament...
Published: July 30, 2013
The 2013 AT&T Major League Soccer All-Star Game is taking place in Kansas City on Wednesday night with the MLS All-Stars set to take on Italian side AS Roma. Bleacher Report had the opportunity to speak with MLS All-Stars Kyle Beckerman and Chris Wondolowski, as well as MLS commentator Alexi Lalas. They spoke about the MLS All-Star Game and the United States men’s national team’s recent...
Published: July 30, 2013
The United States men’s national team was not only a winner on the pitch at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Yanks also scored well in the television ratings, a fact that offers further evidence of soccer’s growth in America. The Gold Cup concluded Sunday in Chicago with the U.S. beating Panama 1-0 in the final at Soldier Field. Brek Shea scored the winner in the second half—his second...
Published: July 30, 2013
Professional golf has been played in at least some capacity since 1860 when the first ever Open Championship was held at Prestwick Golf Club. Since that time the number of truly great golfers can literally be counted on two hands. Only three players have ever won more than 10 major championships, and only 19 have won more than five. Prior to the 2013 Open Championship, Phil Mickelson was right on the...