Bank of West 2013: Radwanska Moving Past Wimbledon Angst, ESPN Body Issue Uproar

As Agnieszka Radwanska hopes to prove this summer, winning is the best revenge. Though she lost in a hard-fought final to Dominika Cibulkova at the Bank of the West Classic on Sunday, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, Radwanska did something very important this week in Stanford, Calif.: She put the focus back on her tennis. With grit, guile and a few of her famous flicks of the wrist, the Pole proved that she’s... 

John Isner: Is It Too Late for the American to Make a Top-10 Return in ’13?

If there was any indication that American John Isner could rest assured the worst of his recent injury problems were behind him, capturing his second title of the year would be a solid indicator. Isner did just that, defeating South African Kevin Anderson in the finals of the BB&T Atlanta Open in three tiebreak sets. That win was expected to push him back into the top 20 of the ATP World Tour rankings. Can... 

Predicting the Top 10 Players in the WTA Rankings at the End of 2013

The women’s field has been both strong and shaky this year. With half of the 2013 season already in the books, we have a good idea of how the future tournaments will play out. Again, some of the athletes on the WTA tour continue to impress out of nowhere while also vanishing just as quickly as they appeared. I recognize that some of the players may fall apart during the summer swing and that... 

USMNT’s Gold Cup Crown Should Not Be Trivialized

We don’t know what is going to happen if the United States makes it to the 2014 World Cup, but one thing’s for sure: the Americans’ 2013 Gold Cup crown should not be trivialized. The USA may not have faced top competition in the Gold Cup this year, but that shouldn’t take away from the Americans’ accomplishment. The United States outscored its six opponents in the tournament... 

Why It’s Foolish to Sleep on Rafael Nadal at the 2013 US Open

Rafael Nadal has traditionally finished his best tennis by the time July flips into August. While widely applauded as “The King of Clay,” the Spaniard has never earned a moniker for his play on fast, hard courts. Tennis fans will never call him “The Sultan of Cement.” Many people categorize Nadal’s career from August-December as a gaping hole in his resume to be considered... 

How US Men’s National Team Can Build off Gold Cup Title

The United States men’s national team won their 11th consecutive match en route to their fifth CONCACAF Gold Cup title. The Americans were perfect throughout the tournament, outscoring the opposition 20-4 in six matches. Composed primarily of “B-team” members, the Stars and Stripes were extremely impressive throughout the entire three weeks; with the success culminating in the form... 

Critical Mistakes Continue to Haunt Dustin Johnson at RBC Canadian Open 2013

It was a good weekend for Dustin Johnson, who finished tied for second in the RBC Canadian Open with three others. Or was it? Johnson was tied for first after he birdied the 16th hole in the final round. But instead of pushing hard on the final two holes and putting a ton of pressure on eventual winner Brandt Snedeker, Johnson lost his concentration and shot a triple-bogey seven on the 17th hole. Johnson... 

Jack Nicklaus Says Today’s Golf Ball to Blame for Slow Play

When describing the length of the Sunday round at the 1983 Kemper Open, former CBS announcer Ben Wright said something like “See those ducks? They were mere eggs at the beginning of today.” Slow play, until recently, was one of the least discussed and most annoying aspects of golf. Now, it’s getting attention mainly because a 14-year-old amateur from China, Tianlang Guan, and a 21-year-old... 

Who’s Serena’s Top Challenger at 2013 US Open: Sharapova or Azarenka?

Serena Williams is the overwhelming favorite to win the 2013 U.S. Open.  The debate is over who her top challenger is.  Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova are the two names mentioned as most capable of stopping the Serena train from steamrolling over the competition. But which player has a better chance?  Forget the rankings. Azarenka and Sharapova have played seesaw at No. 2 and... 

Gold Cup 2013 Results: Close Score Doesn’t Detract from USMNT’s Dominance

Led by a late goal by Brek Shea, the United States defeated Panama, 1-0, in the Gold Cup final. With the win, the Americans cap off what has been their most dominant stretch of world football since manager Jurgen Klinsmann took over in 2011. Just make sure the close score is not confused with a sign of weakness—the United States of America was absolutely dominant throughout the Gold Cup. It wasn’t... 

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