In tennis, time for new blood?
After dominating tennis’ Grand Slams for the better part of a decade, is this the year Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer finally fall off a bit? After all, Nadal has shown flashes of streakiness over his...
View ArticleOne more Grand failure for US men
It’s almost getting embarrassing at this point. When Andy Roddick crashed out of the Australian Open over the weekend, he took the U.S. men’s contingent’s hopes for an elusive Grand Slam title with...
View ArticleNadal’s Open finished
There will be no “Rafa Slam” after all. Spanish star Rafael Nadal lost his bid for a fourth consecutive tennis Grand Slam title yesterday, dropping a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 match to countryman David Ferrer in...
View ArticleDjokovic fills vacuum with Aussie Open victory
So, where do we go from here? Novak Djokovic won the men’s singles title at the Australian Open yesterday, pounding Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3. Meanwhile, Kim Clijsters toppled China’s Li Na 3-6, 6-3,...
View ArticleSerena Williams hospitalized after lung blood clot
Serena Williams is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital this week after suffering a hematoma related to treatment for a pulmonary embolism, according to a report from People. The tennis star had been...
View ArticleTennis star emergency: Serena’s close blod clot
Serena Williams is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after undergoing emergency treatment for a blood clot in her lungs, People magazine reported yesterday. Tennis officials were unable to confirm...
View ArticleDjokovic stays unbeaten
Novak Djokovic opened his French Open the same way he’s spent the rest of the season. With a win. Djokovic beat Thiemo de Bakker 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 yesterday to run his record to 38-0 this year. Djokovic is...
View ArticleStage set for showdown at French Open
Get ready tennis fanatics. Your dream matchup is set at the French Open. After dispatching Gael Monfils yesterday in straight sets, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are primed for a Friday showdown...
View ArticleJohnny Mac calls for removal of umpires
Kill the Umpire!” Some two decades since his legendary career began to wind down, John McEnroe still believes that would be the best thing for tennis. “In five years we won’t need umpires,” said...
View ArticleU.S. Open: Nadal set to defend
Defending U.S. Open champion and current No. 2-seeded player Rafael Nadal is feeling the heat to take first in this year’s Open — just not as intensely as he was at this time last year. “The pressure...
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US Open preview
Men Plenty of history is on the line in the men’s draw as the “Big Four” of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray compete in the final Grand Slam of 2011. Can Djokovic continue...
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U.S. Open: Caroline Wozniacki hunting for first major
Caroline Wozniacki admits that her boyfriend has something she wants. Golfer Rory McIlroy owns a U.S. Open championship, while Wozniacki is still seeking her first major tennis title. “You know, he has...
View ArticleMaking it look easy at the US Open
Serena Williams is widely considered the favorite to win the U.S. Open. In her first two matches, she certainly didn’t disappoint. Williams, who entered the tournament on a 12-match winning streak,...
View ArticleDonald Young: Feeling young again
Donald Young was supposed to be the Next Big Thing in American tennis. In 2005. That’s when Young, then 16, became the youngest player — and first African-American — to reach No. 1 in the world in...
View ArticleU.S. Open: Serena running out of room in trophy case
In her new home in Los Angeles, Serena Williams has a karaoke room and a gentlemen’s lounge. But she’s running out of room for her tennis trophies. “I don’t have any more space,” said Williams, who has...
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A US Open-inspired workout at home
The US Open is in full swing (ha!), and while you might not be able to play on the courts of Arthur Ashe Stadium, you can do the following moves to get ripped like Nadal, Sharapova and the rest of...
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Serena Williams wins second French Open title
Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia in their women’s singles final match to win the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in ParisCredit:...
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Love tennis? Try out to be a ball person at the U.S. Open
A potential ball person at the 2012 tryouts. (Credit: U.S. Open) City tennis fans looking for a summer job they can boast to friends about might want to show up in Queens next week. Auditions will be...
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Outdoor adventures for kids in NYC
Try the new Magic Bikes ride at Coney IslandCredit: Facebook With temperatures rising, finding family activities that will keep children cool and busy can be a challenge. Here are a few options of...
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Serena Williams kind of apologizes for Steubenville comment
Serena Williams serves to Sara Errani of Italy during their women’s singles semi-final match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 6, 2013. Credit: Reuters...
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