Australian Open 2014: Sweet revenge over Murray for bold Federer
What a difference a year makes? A little over 12 months ago, the tennis world waited patiently to see how the Australian Open draw would…
Ex-Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway needs to refine his own Fosbury Flop
Encouragement, Enthusiasm, Enjoyment; These were among the final words of what would turn out to be Ian Holloway’s penultimate pre-match media conference at Crystal Palace.…
Premier League winners and losers: Lukaku, Liverpool’s SAS & more
Winners Romelu Lukaku It’s been a mixed weekend for Chelsea strikers. Fernando Torres showed his fighting spirit in a 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur as…
US Open 2013: Grip of Federer & co squeezes out young pretenders
The second round of the men’s draw of the US Open has still to play itself out, but already the old guard is showing just…
US Open: All quiet on the Djokovic front as No1 takes centre stage
There has been so much buzz around the rest of the ‘big four’ ahead of this year’s US Open—the remarkable Rafael Nadal run, the surprising…
US Open 2013: Fit & confident Roger Federer ready to rise to challenge
Five-time US Open champion, Roger Federer, must know the Billie Jean National Tennis Centre like the back of his hand. He first came here in…
US Open: Who can break the Serena Williams-Victoria Azarenka duopoly?
Not for the first time—and judging from her tennis this season not the last time either—the US Open will be all about Serena Williams. She…
US Open preview: Rivalries to relish in Murray/Djokovic & Nadal/Federer
This time last year, as the tennis tour headed to its final Grand Slam, almost everything in men’s tennis had a very familiar ring. ‘The…
Liverpool transfers: Stewart Downing lifts the lid on Reds exit
Despite expressing his delight at completing a move to West Ham United, Stewart Downing insists he was prepared to stay and fight for his first-team…
Why Newcastle’s swoop for QPR’s Loic Remy is summer’s best deal
Loic Remy’s loan switch to Newcastle United sees common sense briefly return to this summer’s transfer window. It’s been a relentless few months of speculation…
Pepe Reina’s exit sees final Rafael Benítez general leave Liverpool
Pepe Reina’s imminent move to Napoli will see the final general of Rafael Benítez’s Liverpool side depart Anfield. The goalkeeper leaves behind an era which…
Why Man United should sell Wayne Rooney to Chelsea this summer
Moyes has a chance to profit on unhappy Rooney David Moyes is already faced with the daunting task of replacing Manchester United’s greatest-ever manager, Sir…
Andy Murray: We wanted a champion but got so much more
Finally, it seems, a nation can pause to draw breath. The ride we have taken with Andy Murray through the high summer of 2013 has…
Wimbledon 2013: The beautiful side of the formidable Marion Bartoli
If you wanted to find a woman who broke every mould, every pre-conception, every assumption when it comes to women’s tennis, you could do better…
Wimbledon 2013: Dustin Brown, where have you been?
It was opening Wednesday at the All England Club, a day that was soon dubbed “black Wednesday” as seeds tumbled—literally on the greasy grass and…
Wimbledon 2013: Navratilova believes 5-set Slams cannot survive
Martina Navratilova’s name is, when it comes to Wimbledon, everywhere. It starts with the lists of Open era Grand Slam singles champions. Navratilova shares second…
Wimbledon 2013 bits & pieces: Murray, Djokovic, Nadal & more
And so the quiet days, pregnant with anticipation, come to a close as the All England Club throws open its gates for the first day…
Wimbledon 2013 bits & pieces: Sharapova, Azarenka & Williams
2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Tennis Association. More precisely, the WTA was borne out of a meeting held in…
Wimbledon 2013: Roger Federer remembers journey from boy to man
When it comes to Roger Federer, Wimbledon is special. He loves its traditions, its knowledgeable crowd, the respectful hush of its packed Centre Court, and…
Rafael Nadal races to World Tour Finals: is No1 ranking far behind?
The ATP World Tour Finals is the one big tournament that Rafael Nadal has yet to win, but following his record eighth French Open title…
Jose Mourinho is back at Chelsea and ready to settle down
Jose Mourinho calmly glides into a packed Harris Suite at Stamford Bridge. Sparking the customary frenzy of clicks and flashes, he holds up a Chelsea…