Getty Images You may not remember it, but Alexander Zverev vs. Casper Ruud was also a semifinal matchup at last year’s French Open. It was the forgotten semifinal in 2023 and it will once again be the overlooked semifinal in 2024. Twelve months ago it took a backseat to Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz; this…
In the week leading up to the French Open, there were reports in the Italian media that Jannik Sinner would not even play because of a hip injury. It’s safe to say that said reports were woefully inaccurate. Sinner is not only playing but also into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros for the second time…
(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) The Washington Commanders are early in a new era that started last year when the controversial Daniel Snyder sold them to a group headed by billionaire investor Josh Harris and NBA legend Magic Johnson. In April, they used the No. 2 pick in the draft on Jayden Daniels, a…
The most captivating current rivalry in men’s tennis will add another chapter on Friday. It’s Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz for the ninth time in their careers on the main tour in the French Open semifinals. Their can’t-miss matches are all tied up at four wins apiece heading into this highly anticipated showdown at Roland-Garros….
Getty Images For the second time in the last two years, Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas will be squaring off in the French Open quarterfinals when they meet again on Tuesday. Just like every other occasion on which they have faced each other, their 2023 Roland Garros encounter did not end well for Tsitsipas. Alcaraz…
Like many others at the 2024 French Open, Alexander Zverev took the scenic route to the quarterfinals. His reward for making it this far after battling through a pair of five-setters is being a significant favorite to reach the semis. Zverev holds a 7-2 head-to-head record over Alex de Minaur heading into their showdown on…
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) It’s the beginning of a new era for the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick is no longer calling the shots in Foxboro, and we have no idea what to expect from this team. On paper, we shouldn’t expect things to be very different right away, as their roster still…
Recent reports suggest that NBC Universal may have won the NBA broadcast rights negotiations, although an official announcement is still pending. However, not everyone is optimistic about this development, with sports expert Colin Cowherd predicting a negative outcome for NBC. During a recent episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Cowherd criticized the potential deal, foreseeing…
Rafael Nadal and Hubert Hurkacz will be facing each other for the first time in their careers when they meet in round two of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Saturday. While Hurkacz would typically be favored on faster surfaces like grass or hard courts, the clay court at Rome levels the playing field. Nadal, a…
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has predicted the Gunners will pick up a comfortable victory over Manchester United in their upcoming Premier League meeting. The two-time Premier League winner, who scored 50 times and provided 111 assists in the English top flight, believes Arsenal are too strong for Erik ten Hag’s side. Manchester…
