When Roger Federer lost to Rafael Nadal in excruciating fashion in the 2008 Wimbledon Finals, the words being used to describe Federer were “Done” and “Finished.” The experts weighed in that “Roger wouldn’t win another Grand Slam title.” Since that match there have been six Grand Slam tournaments: Federer has won four of them and [...]
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Injuries bounce Nadal, Safina. Roddick upset.
Has injury ever knocked two top-2 seeds from a Grand Slam tournament? I certainly can’t remember another instance. But that’s the case this year, with the 2-seeds from both the men’s and women’s sides bowing out mid-match. Rafael Nadal was headed for an early exit before he retired, down to Andy Murray in the third, [...]
Man chases down shirtless Nadal
Rafael Nadal took a big step toward a career Grand Slam, beating Gael Monfils in four sets to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals. But it was a male fan who took a big step toward Nadal. Shirtless after his victory, Nadal was exiting the court when a fan chased after him, trying to kiss the [...]
Bad timing: Nadal on cover of NYT Magazine
The cover story in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine was on Rafael Nadal, timed to coincide with the start of Wimbledon. The same Wimbledon that Nadal has to skip because of knee problems. The article makes a reference to Nadal possibly dropping out, but since these stories are assigned months in advance, it’s clearly a [...]
Quick hits: Woods, Egpyt, Nadal, Stallworth
Tiger Woods is 4-over par after the first round of the U.S. Open.
Egypt beats Italy in the Confederations Cup, keeping the U.S. alive in the tournament.
No word yet on whether Nadal will play at Wimbledon, but if he does he will have a tough draw ahead of him with Lleyton Hewitt (right), who just beat [...]
Quick hits: U.S. Open, Favre, Nadal, L.A.
The U.S. Open is off to a rainy start and will tee off on Friday; Thursday is a wash.
Today’s tea leaves: Favre will play as Vikings say his future is up to him.
Nadal in serious doubt for Wimbledon due to lingering knee injury.
Manny Ramirez is coming back for some Class A ball. The Dodgers are [...]
Quick hits: Tiger, Lakers, Nadal, Pacman
After two months of “Tiger Woods is finished” talk, Woods comes back from 4 shots down to win the Memorial. Welcome to two weeks of “Tiger Woods is immortal” talk. Soon to be followed by “Tiger Woods is finished” talk.
L.A. Lakers win NBA championship.
Nadal’s coach claims the defending champ is doubtful for Wimbledon. Really??
Is Jerry [...]
Defending champs Nadal, Ivanovic out of Paris
In a shock of all shocks in recent Grand Slam history, both defending champions at Roland Garros were knocked out of the tourney’s fourth round today.
The biggest shock of ‘em all came via Robin Soderling who played some uber-aggressive ball during his stunning 6-2 6-7(2) 6-4 7-6(2) upset of Rafael Nadal. It was Rafa’s first [...]
Quick hits: Magic, Brady, Indians, French
SI columnist thinks Magic fans have reason to worry about potential favorable treatment of LeBron James from the refs. Ever hear of a guy named Michael Jordan?
While relocated WWE event in L.A. mocks beating up the Nuggets, Nuggets beat up the Lakers.
Peter King has an interesting column this week with tidbits on Tom Brady and [...]
Quick hits: Federer, Phelps, Lakers, Magic
Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal in the Madrid final…on clay!
Injuries catch up to Rockets and Celtics as Lakers and Magic reach Conference Semifinals.
Phelps loses again in Charlotte.
Illinois head football coach Ron Zook is posting some odd Tweets at 2 A.M.
Rachel Alexandra is the first filly to win the Preakness in 85 years.
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BJK asks Nadal and Federer to support gays
Out tennis legend Billie Jean King talked about her outing and today’s gays in tennis with Tennis.com. In addition to saying she knows a couple closeted gay men in tennis, King places the responsibility for opening the door to openly gay tennis players squarely on the shoulders of the best male players in the world, [...]
Federer’s post-game cry — fair or foul?
I did not stay up to watch Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer in a five-set thriller to win the Australian Open. What has gotten the most attention, though, is Federer crying after the match and his statements about how tough the loss was. Nadal is now 13-6 in matches against Federer, and has beaten him [...]
