As draws go, this was a tough one. Someone needed to be the sacrificial lamb to Roger Federer. And when Devin Britton heard the news, he was surely less than thrilled.
“I didn’t really believe it at first,” said the 18 year-old from Mississippi. “Thought it was just a bad joke. No, and then started [...]

The time has finally come. Yes. Happy Birthday Andy Roddick! Hopefully for you, this year’s U.S. Open will be extra special. Especially after that memorable five-set Wimbledon classic with Roger Federer.
Can the just turned 27 year-old American overcome heartache to win his second Open and first major since 2003 when he was No.1 in the [...]

For years growing up lots of fans of the “older” generation(read: my late father and his cronies) would blast the notion of “wasting time” on attending a pre season NFL game. My dad would always say “this is your only chance this season to take your friends” or “I’ll give you some money for each [...]

Why the UFL has a better shot at success then prior attempts at Professional Football Leagues.
Welcome to another session of Dr. Football’s class called “Viewing Pro Football 421″, a 4th year undergraduate class. Today’s topic: Will the UFL be successful in todays market?
Sure it’s been done before. Another Pro Football League, you laugh. No one [...]

The 2009 Jets season started on the second play of Monday night’s 2nd preseason game. Against one of  the NFL’s best defenses in history,  rookie bonus baby Mark Sanchez, whom Jet faithful  hope is the next coming of Joe Namath, dumped off a rushed screen pass under pressure from future hall of famer Ray Lewis.
Suddenly [...]

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Believe it or not, the US Open is a lot easier then Wimbledon for Andy Murray. I New York, the second seeded player can be more relaxed, compared to the scrutiny he gets in London.
“Yeah, it’s normal,” said Murray, who hopes to finally win a Grand Slam this year after losing [...]

Here’s just a snippet of this solid piece:
“Maybe this summer is the quiet before the storm of 2010. But there seems to be some dark skies ahead for the area NBA teams and no guarantee of relief next summer.”
You can read the full thing here:

http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/55272232.html

My Thoughts:
Spot on. Even if the Nets youngsters prove they belong [...]

Column reader/contributor Abe Knaster of New York chimes in once again on his hometown team: “After much debate, Michael Jackson’s final resting place was finally revealed. He was buried alongside the 2009 New York Mets.” Abe also pointed out that Jose Guillen of the K.C. Royals recently sustained a torn knee ligament while putting on [...]

Mark Sanchez had a “dear in the headlights” look in his eyes before the Jets-Ravens game on Monday night and of course future Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis got right in the rookie’s face. Sanchez threw an interception on the game’s first pass but did rebound to throw a TD pass later in the [...]

It looks like Billy Wagner will be a Met for the rest of the season. According to published reports, the erstwhile Mets closer invoked his no-trade clause, blocking any deal to the Boston Red Sox and nullifying the waiver claim.
The Mets only choice is to pull him back, keeping Wagner for the rest of the [...]