The stupidity or dishonesty of tennis professionals and allegedly serious observers of the sport compels them to comment that the Williams’ way of playing is “muscular,” meaning masculine. This reflects a meanness and envy and mostly an incomprehension of what they are doing. Sports like all other fields are filled with dopes and blockheads. Every once in a while someone comes along and innovates in ways that influence the sport profoundly. That’s the Williams sisters.
by Roger Kaplan9 Sep 2015, 9:58 AM PST0
Authorities arrested New York City teacher Daniel Verley, 26, after he allegedly crashed a drone into an empty section of Louis Armstrong Stadium during the U.S. Open.
by Mary Chastain4 Sep 2015, 10:55 AM PST0
For the second year in a row, American tennis player Jack Sock had to forfeit his U.S. Open match due to cramping. The 28-seed collapsed due to the heat while leading 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 1-2 against 107-seed Ruben Bemelmans, despite taking
by Trent Baker3 Sep 2015, 4:22 PM PST0
If it wasn’t humiliating enough that Tiger Woods shot another round in the 80s, finishing 153rd in a field of 156 on Thursday, the golfer lost at the U.S. Open to a 15-year-old boy.
by Robert Wilde19 Jun 2015, 8:30 AM PST0
Tiger Woods, who was last seen on the PGA Tour finishing 17th at the Masters earlier this month, announced via Twitter that he will compete in five upcoming tournaments between June 4 and August 2.
by William Bigelow30 Apr 2015, 8:14 AM PST0
