Product Review: Sugarpova Gum Sporty Flavor

This is not a product review I was expecting to do, but my youngest sister bought me a pack of Sugarpova Gum for Christmas.  The flavor is called “Sporty” (a lemon-lime flavored gum).  Here is a link to the product.  Here is my full review: Taste: A- It is pretty good lemon-lime gum. Appearance: A The…

US Open Women’s Semifinal Picks

Semifinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Maria Sharapova (3) – Sharapova reversed her career troubles vs. Vika on clay this year.  AA Sharapova win would not shock me; especially if Vika is drained either emotionally or physically from her quarterfinal match.  Nevertheless, Vika dominated Sharapova on hard courts in big occasions twice this year. Serena Williams…

US Open Day 9 Men’s and Women’s Picks

Projected Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Samantha Stosur (7) – Stosur has played well to get this far after a somewhat shaky post French Open stretch.  Still, the #1 seed should beat the defending champion in a close 2 set match. Maria Sharapova (3) vs. Marion Bartoli (11) – Bartoli can beat…

10 Olympic Takeaways

Serena Williams adds to her sublime legacy with decisive gold medals in singles and doubles.  Serena has career Golden Slams in singles and doubles now.  Fodder for a GOAT debate? Speed Kills – Andy Murray took a huge step by winning 5 straight sets over Djokovic and Federer en route to a gold medal in…

Serena Williams Nears Perfection in Gold Medal Win

Serena Shines in 6-0, 6-1 Win Serena Williams demolished Maria Sharapova.  There really is not much else to say about today’s match.  Both players like to dictate play and take control of a point early.  Serena was better at dictating play and that made Sharapova a defensive player.  Maria Sharapova is not a defensive player. …

Wimbledon Ladies’ Round of 16 Predictions

My Projected Winner will be placed in BOLD ROUND OF 16 MATCH-UPS (Listed in order of seeds) [1] MARIA SHARAPOVA (RUS #1) vs. [15] SABINE LISICKI (GER #15) Sharapova leads 3-0 Lisicki is capable of winning, but Sharapova is on a great roll and should win this match. [14] ANA IVANOVIC (SRB #14) vs. [2]…

WTA Benefiting from Continuity

I wrote last year that 2011 was a good year for the WTA.  I felt this way because Petra Kvitova looked like she would be a contender for multiple years, Na Li helped tennis expand into a market of over 1 billion people, Sam Stosur added a Grand Slam champion to the great Aussie tradition,…