By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 24, 2024 Photo credit: Corleve/Mark Peterson Facing Nick Kyrgios in Madrid, Roger Federer famously observed “We need a clown for this circus.” When it comes to clowns, Nick Kyrgios is in a class by himself, two Russian standouts said. Asked their views on the explosive Aussie’s comeback, Elena…
Former Manchester United stars Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have claimed they find the label often attached to them, ‘Class of 92’, as cringeworthy. The two players broke through the United youth system at the start of the 1990s, alongside other famous players of the time such as David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Gary and Phil…
Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers captain, often faces criticism for being “boring” or lacking personality. Despite being one of the most skilled players in the NHL, his reserved demeanor off the ice has led to misconceptions about his character. He’s often mislabeled. In the new Amazon documentary series premiering on October 4th, McDavid addresses how…
Following a disappointing Game 2 loss for the second consecutive series, Jayson Tatum addressed the expectations placed on the Boston Celtics by outsiders after their strong regular season performance. “We understand,” Tatum commented after the Celtics were convincingly defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2. “The world expects us to never lose. They think…
John Calipari and Mark Stoops have had their differences, but the Kentucky football coach had kind words for Calipari after he announced his departure from Lexington to take the head coaching job at Arkansas. Stoops took to social media to express his respect for Calipari, wishing him and his family well in their new endeavor….
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Ever since he made his debut with the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes has arguably been the most spectacular quarterback in the game. He’s set the blueprint for what the modern quarterback should look like, posting video game-like numbers and making video game-like plays. That’s why, of all the…
Carlos Alcaraz is widely viewed as the heir apparent to Rafael Nadal, but a former Spanish Top 10 player disagrees with making such pronouncements. In his bustling young career, Alcaraz has already won two Grand Slams and been ranked World No. 1 – the youngest player to do so in ATP history. Many tennis players…
