Everything You Ever Wanted To Know about Moe Norman, Golf’s Best Ball Striker

Murray Irwin Norman died in 2004. He was the greatest striker of the golf ball to ever play the game. You never heard of him, right? Neither did I, so we’ll let this settle in. Canadian golfer Moe Norman could hit the ball more accurately and better than Woods or Palmer or Snead, and he knew exactly where it was going every time he hit it. You know how it’s big stop-the-presses news when... 

Tennis: Will the Federer-Nadal Stranglehold on Grand Slam Titles End in 2011?

By now tennis fans are so used to the status quo that any time Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal does not win a Slam, the airwaves crackle with speculation.   Since 2003, Roger Federer has won 16 Slam titles. The Swiss began with one title in 2003 at Wimbledon and ended with one title in 2010 at Melbourne, averaging almost three a year in the interim. The headlines occur when Federer is NOT in a Grand... 

Rafael Nadal Vs. Tomas Berdych, Roger Federer Vs. Robin Soderling In Abu Dhabi

Get your tennis news from www.TennisNow.com (December 31, 2010) The Mubadala World Tennis Championships Semifinals began a day shy of the new year. Rafael Nadal faced Tomas Berdych and Roger Federer defeated on Robin Soderling, which were both rematches from 2010 major matches in which the No. 1 and 2 were victorious.  The final will be played between Nadal and Federer... 

Rugby Union World XV Of The Decade 2000-2010

1 – Andrew Sheridan (England) – Sheridan has been the cornerstone of the powerful English scrum since 2004 and due to the fact that the scrum has been just about the only consistent part of England’s game in recent times, Sheridan deserves special praise. He is a giant of a man with phenomenal strength and technique, just ask Matt Dunning. However, far from simply a set piece master,... 

First Title Club 2011: 10 Contenders To Pick Up Their First ATP Titles in 2011

This article originally appeared on the author’s new tennis blog www.shanktennis.com   In 2010 five players claimed their first career ATP titles: John Isner (Auckland), Ernests Gulbis (Delray Beach), Andrei Golubev (Hamburg), Viktor Troicki (Moscow) and Mikhail Kukushkin (St Petersburg). Here are 10 of the leading contenders looking for their maiden crowns in 2011.   The Perennials... 

Mubadala World Tennis Championships Semifinals Are Set

Get all your tennis news from www.TennisNow.com!   Tomas Berdych will face world No. 1 player Rafael Nadal, in a rematch of the Wimbledon final, for the semifinals of the Mubadala World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi beginning December 31, 2010. He beat 10-pounds-lighter Marcos Baghdatis 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to meet with Nadal, who received a bye into the exhibition along with Federer,... 

Formula 1: Some Possible New Years Resolutions For Drivers

There were many lessons to be learned from the 2010 season and many mistakes made by drivers throughout the field. From overtaking to spinning, there are some things that drivers will be hoping to iron out in 2011. This slideshow will take a look at what some possible New Years resolutions for the six of the drivers could be. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

England’s Disease: Wayne Rooney, John Terry, Other Stars Unbalanced Individuals

England came a cropper at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Wayne Rooney couldn’t hit the backside of an elephant from a yard out. And behind this horrible form of their talisman, the entire team got inspired and played equally badly. For now, let’s look past the traditional excuses given for the failure. Let’s look past fatigue for a moment. Let’s look past Capello.... 

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & The Back Story To The Greatest Rivalries In Tennis

Rivalries: All sports have them. They help to raise the game, and define eras historically. They give us someone to cheer for and occasionally someone to hate. What would the Yankees be without the Red Sox, or Ali without Frasier? Tennis is famous for its rivalries, but some of tennis’s best rivalries were great in ways that took them beyond the rectangular white lined court. Here are eight of... 

PGA 2011: Ten Players Who Will Earn Their First Tourney Wins

You don’t have to be a rookie in golf to be a first-time winner. The PGA Tour is made up of a majority of players who have not won, and many who may not win. But what names can you expect to see at the top of the leaderboard? Here are some names ranging in experience who are poised to win their first tournament in 2011. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

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