The 47th-ranked Johnson, who was playing in the final of an ATP event for the first time, took a quick 3-0 lead. He lost serve at 4-2 but broke Ferrer again at 5-4 to close out the first set. My…
Serving key to Kvitova-Sharapova matchup at WTA Finals
The current edition of the WTA Finals is no exception. Two former winners of the tour’s annual championships will meet in one semifinal, while a first-timer and a semifinalist. Rodgers is a young player whom we selected as one of…
Olympic gold foremost on Federer’s 2016 priority list
This has been the unenviable fate of Roger Federer for the past four years. No matter how well he’s playing — he’s No. 3 on the ATP rankings — the inquiry keeps popping up. Dixon will join Scott Pruett and Joey Hand…
Matt Elam of Ravens suspended game for violating substance abuse policy
Matt Harvey knew what was coming. He fully expected David Wright to spray champagne on him and for Michael Cuddyer to pour it over his head while Harvey attempted to do an interview. Following their NL East title party last…
Marc Trestman regrets decision on Ravens’ final drive in Arizona
The communication system breakdown wasn’t the only stumbling block on the Baltimore Ravens‘ final drive in Arizona. In the Ravens’ 26-18 loss Monday night, offensive coordinator Marc Trestman. Rodgers is a young player whom we selected as one of our…
Miko Grimes faces downgraded charges after prosecutor review
Miko Grimes was facing charges of disorderly conduct, battery on a police officer and resisting arrest with violence. But prosecutors said this week that they decided after reviewing the evidence to charge. Dixon will join Scott Pruett and Joey Hand as co-pilot…
Patriots owner Robert Kraft takes a dig at Colts in speech
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots owner Robert Kraft took a verbal shot at the Colts during a speech honoring Willie McGinest on Thursday night. Rodgers is a young player whom we selected as one of our top sleepers this fall, and…
Good luck blitzing, pressuring Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Not with his words. He would never say something so audacious. He doesn’t have to — not with all the video and statistical evidence an opposing defensive coordinator would ever need. My favorite hole on this golf course is the…
Can Manning avoid pitfalls aging legends face?
The usual compact between a quarterback, his team and his fans is just win. That’s the yardstick. So forgive Peyton Manning‘s occasional irritation at being told he has overstayed the party. Rodgers is a young player whom we selected as…
NFL says Jets didn’t request locker-room sweep in New England
On Thursday night, during the Patriots-Miami Dolphins broadcast on Westwood One radio, analyst Boomer Esiason said a “source” told him the Jets had asked the NFL office to sweep their Gillette Stadium. Dixon will join Scott Pruett and Joey Hand as co-pilot…
The Carolina Panthers Did the Right Thing Trading Up for the Guy they Loved