Fast Food Wars at One University While driving home from work recently, I heard about sponsorship money Papa John’s and Pepsi were putting into the University of Louisville’s Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium expansion project. This initially caught me off guard because I thought Papa John’s restaurant and delivery business featured Coke products. It turns out…
Category: Tennis
My History of Favorable Treatment from Tournaments toward Stars
Roger Federer’s frequent night play on Rod Laver Arena sparked some controversy at this year’s Australian Open. I will start with 1991 because I recall the write-up of Jimmy Connors 1991 US Open run mentioning him asking for and receiving extra night matches. Could Connors have run like this during the day and recovered as…
Australian Open 2018: Roger Federer Reaches 20 Love
I KNOW WE'RE GETTING HD PICS SOON BUT I CAN'T STOP pic.twitter.com/StRs3QriAe — #RF19 (@fedology) January 28, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Roger Federer Steadies Himself to Win his 20th Major Title & 6th Australian Open Title Roger Federer’s serve looked quite vulnerable at the close of the 4th set and opening stages of the 5th set. Would…
Australian Open 2018: Men’s Final Poll
Have Your Say – @danmartintennis Who wins the 2018 Australian Open men’s singles title? — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) January 28, 2018
Australian Open Memories: Boris Becker defeats Chang to Claim 2nd Aussie Crown
Boris Becker Followed up a Big Finale to 1995 with his 6th and Final Grand Slam Title to Open 1996 Boris Becker was Wimbledon runner-up and a US Open semifinalist in 1995. He capped those strong efforts with an ATP World Championships title by beating Michael Chang in the final. He again faced Chang in…
Australian Open 2018: Federer vs. Cilic Championship Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic This should be a good match. It may be a straight set match, but I expect that the winner and perhaps the runner-up will play well in this final. Marin Cilic is in his 3rd career major final and has momentum both from beating people he should but also by…
Australian Open 2018: Caroline Wozniacki Claims a Major Crown
Wozniacki beats Halep to win 1st major at Australian Openhttps://t.co/AIdNuqrsde#AustralianOpen2018 #Wozniacki #Tennis pic.twitter.com/LI84I8ahR7 — Air1 News (@air1news) January 27, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Caroline Wozniacki had a strong yet at times frustrating 2017 campaign. She finished as the runner-up six different events prior to winning her sole title of 2017 at the year-end finale. She was runner-up…
Australian Open 2018: Federer vs Chung Preview
Roger Federer vs. Hyeon Chung I really have no feel for how this match will unfold. Roger Federer is clearly the favorite as he is the #2 seed and defending champion. Federer has a big experience advantage. Chung has younger legs and even with a night match and with Federer having won all of his…
Australian Open 2018: Extremely Late 7 Quick January 25th Predictions
Extremely Quick Picks: Wozniacki and Kerber Advance while Cilic reaches his 3rd major final. #AusOpen #AustralianOpen — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) January 25, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Australian Open 2018: Is Cilic the Palindrome and Challenger We Need?
Marin Cilic is not a new face in tennis. He knocked Andy Murray off at the 2009 US Open when many felt Murray would breakthrough with a title. Cilic reached his first Grand Slam semifinal at the 2010 Australian Open beating Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Roddick in succession prior to falling to Andy…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 