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The 2014 Wimbledon Championships fostered an epic Grand Slam tennis showcase in the men’s draw, capped by a thrilling final in which Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in five sets. In addition to that clash of tennis titans, several other notable matches along the way featured some of the biggest names in the game. All of the stars involved, save for Djokovic, went home at least slightly...
Published: July 7, 2014
For tennis fans in the United States, the 2014 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships is one of the most important events on the calendar each year. As the only professional tournament played on grass in North America, it’s a great follow-up for Wimbledon. The event is held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, and follows a long lineage that dates back...
Published: July 7, 2014
As Wimbledon’s well-worn grass on Centre Court bids farewell to the world’s best tennis players, the hard-courts of Flushing Meadows await. So do questions about how Wimbledon results will impact U.S. Open play. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer delivered a high-quality match in the men’s final. The women’s final was a showcase for Petra Kvitova and a learning experience...
Published: July 7, 2014
Just how glorious was the battle between Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso in the latter stages of the British Grand Prix? Forget the whining that occurred over team radio, this involved the finest—and the most successful—drivers on the current grid racing side by side for an extended period of time. It required both Vettel and Alonso to use the most of their skill, experience,...
Published: July 7, 2014
The 2014 Formula One season produced another great race on Sunday. Silverstone was the venue for the 65th British Grand Prix of the world championship era. Lewis Hamilton won to breathe new life into the title race, but even his home win was eclipsed by events elsewhere. Valtteri Bottas’ run from 14th on the grid to second in his Williams was one of the drives of the season so far. The battle...
Published: July 7, 2014
The 2014 Wimbledon tournament was solid, considering both the men’s and women’s draws, but play at the All England Club ended with a bang on Sunday. The men’s final was absolutely superb. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer fought hard for five sets before a champion was decided. It was easily the top match of the tournament and probably one of the top matches of the year. On the women’s...
Published: July 7, 2014
Wimbledon may have just concluded on Sunday, but it’s already time to start looking ahead to the next Grand Slam, the 2014 U.S. Open. Arthur Ashe Stadium will play host to the final Grand Slam of the calendar year. The sport’s top competitors will be on the hunt for a big-time win to close out their respective seasons, but only one man and one woman will prevail in Flushing, Queens. Grand...
Published: July 7, 2014
In an instant classic fitting for two of the world’s best, Novak Djokovic bested Roger Federer in five thrilling sets to win the 2014 Wimbledon title. The twists and turns that took place in Sunday’s final were on par with the significance of the match, with it resembling title fighters exchanging knockout blows only to lift themselves up from the canvas and swing back. In the end,...
Published: July 7, 2014
The Crusaders’ Colin Slade just can’t catch a break. After starring in last week’s edition of our biggest hits for all the wrong reasons, the fly-half once again takes top honours in our latest rundown of rugby’s shuddering collisions. This time, however, it was the Blues’ Ma’a Nonu inflicting pain upon Slade, who doesn’t appear to have learnt from the previous...
Published: July 7, 2014
Lewis Hamilton‘s victory in the British Grand Prix, his second on home soil, was among the most important victories of his career. The Mercedes man is now only four points away from teammate Nico Rosberg, who retired from the lead at Silverstone, at the top of the drivers’ standings, and both Silver Arrows drivers have been discussing their fortunes over what could prove to be a pivotal...