With the New Year, the new tennis season brings with it some interesting points, be them on and off the field. This Australian Open event, there were breakdowns and celebrations, tears and laughter as well as some interesting fashion statements and outstanding tennis. Novak Djokovic is by far the number [...]
There must be a sense of déjà vu for both Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic as they set themselves for battle later tonight. Merely four months ago, they met in New York – and the Scot came away with his first Grand Slam win. Before that, he had appeared in [...]
Once again, the ugly argument of payment in professional tennis has reared its head, as it seems to do at almost every major. It’s a sensitive topic, there are many issues and angles that could be taken on ideas of equal, or fair pay. Currently, both men and women receive [...]
Over the years, there have been many memorable matches on Rod Laver Arena. Many of them can be filed under the category of “women’s final”. Unfortunately within that same category, there have been some absolute shockers. If we take a look back into the recent history of the women’s decider, [...]
When Sloane Stephens won her third round match at Roland Garros last year, the tennis world began to prick their ears. Currently ranked 25th in the WTA, she is going about her business incognito. What’s different about Sloane is that she is only 19 years of age, and the youngest woman [...]
As the field for the Australian Open whittles down over the course of the two weeks, the seeded players tend to rise above and pull off magical performances to prove their worth. One only has to look at Sunday night’s match between Djokovic and Wawrinka to see the quality of [...]
For the better part of the year, Melbourne Park is rather desolate. Rod Laver Arena becomes a central hub for concerts, but the outside tennis courts of the complex remain relatively lonely. Of course, people are able to hire out the plexicushioned surfaces; however, in terms of gross usage of [...]
When playing any sport in Australia during the blistering summer, athletes are warned to keep hydrated, and the old adage “slip, slop, slap” gets bandied about on the daily. Most sporting leagues, professional or otherwise, have extreme heat policies which provide a set of guidelines which must be adhered to [...]
With another year of record crowds expected through the gates of Melbourne Park, it’s pretty easy to assume that Tennis Australia must be doing something well. Of course, they’re aided by having the world’s best tennis players in action for two weeks during the school holidays, but the overall package [...]
First round action continued today, with many top seeds in action around the courts at Melbourne Park. Andy Murray breezed past Robin Haase in straight sets, Roger Federer did the same to Benoit Paire, and Victoria Azarenka also won comfortably. However Caroline Wozniacki got a bit of a scare, losing [...]
The Winston Report is your daily fantasy baseball outlook. Rookies are valuable in baseball, especially [...]
The Los Angeles Kings apologized after a joke referring to sexual assault was posted on their official [...]
In their 46 year history, the Pittsburgh Penguins have seen their fair share of superstars, high draft [...]
Hockey’s Future Boards
As the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue without the Maple Leafs, it’s time to look back on a [...]
After playing 13 seasons in the NFL, Brian Urlacher has decided to hang up his helmet. Urlacher made [...]
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