My Monte Carlo Pick and a Site Update

Superman and Kryptonite? As for the best possible Monte Carlo final ever, I think Novak Djokovic will win.  It is not an easy pick as Nadal has won every match he has played at this prestigious event for the past eight years.  Djokovic is dealing with the loss of a loved one as well.  It…

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Which Streak Will End?

Originally posted on Nicole Loves Tennis:
Tomorrow: the battle of an unstoppable force versus an immovable object.  Two streaks of seven will meet: Rafael Nadal has won seven straight titles at Monte Carlo. Novak Djokovic has won seven straight matches (all finals) against Rafael Nadal. One of these two streaks will end.  Which will it…

FED CUP 2012: Last Four Standing

Originally posted on Leye Aduloju:
The United States are the most successful nation in Fed Cup history, but events of the last decade have firmly shifted the balance of the competition towards the European direction. The Fed Cup has resided in Europe since 2001, when Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters inspired Belgium to success. The…

Thoughts on Pat Summitt and Billie Jean King

Pat Summitt Retires I grew up in Kentucky where college basketball is the life blood of the state.  As an aside, the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Murray State University and Western Kentucky University combined to win 2 conference titles and 3 conference tournament titles, to make two Final Four appearances, to win one…

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