Australian Open 2018: Sweet Caroline!

The women’s final at the 2018 Australian Open was going to be special regardless of the outcome. It was a battle between the top two ranked players in the world. But more than that, it was a battle between arguably the two best players currently on tour without a Major win in singles. While it … Continue reading →

Dropshots: Victoria Azarenka Announces Pregnancy, Will Miss Rest Of 2016 Season

In recent months WTA stars Ana Ivanovic, Dominika Cibulkova, Flavia Pennetta and Elena Vesnina have all married. So having love and marriage, all that was missing was the baby carriage. Well, not anymore. 2-time Major winner and former world #1 Victoria Azarenka had some news for her fans: I wish Vika well and hope she … Continue reading →

Hyo-Joo Kim Wins 2016 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic

The 2016 LPGA season crowned its first champion of the season as South Korea’s Hyo-Joo Kim fired a final round 7-under 66 (par is 73 on this course) to win the 2016 Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic by 2 shots at 18-under overall. It was definitely the way to win an event, with a strong finish. … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova 2015 Pre-Australian Open; Ball Kids Photoshoot, Tag Heuer Event, First Hit On Rod Laver Arena

Although there are WTA events in Sydney and Hobart this week, much of the attention of the tennis world is focused on looking ahead to the first Major of the season next week, the Australian Open. One of the top players going into Melbourne will be Maria Sharapova. There are a lot of storylines in … Continue reading →

History Repeats Herself: Lydia Ko Successfully Defends 2013 CN Canadian Women’s Open

When Lydia Ko was 14 years old, she became the youngest winner of a professional golf tournament at the 2012 Bing Lee/Samsung Women’s New South Wales Open. Maybe some might have dismissed that victory as an historic achievement on a small tour. Later in 2012 Ko, having turned 15, would become the youngest winner of … Continue reading →

Ana Ivanovic Wins In First Round Of 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships; Sloane Stephens, Laura Robson Upset

Ana Ivanovic opened her 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a 6-3 7-6 (5) victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Ana was cruising up 6-3 4-0 when the wheels almost came off. Pavlyuchenkova battled from 0-4 down in the 2nd set to force a tiebreak. As a longtime Ivanovic fan, I have unfortunately seen her steal … Continue reading →

Rory McIlroy Throws Out First Pitch At San Francisco Giants Baseball Game

Defending champion Rory McIlroy is in San Francisco, California for the 2012 United States Open. The former #1 golfer in the world took time out to throw out the first pitch at a San Francisco Giants baseball game. Not a bad throw, in my opinion. I also included a few US Open preview vids.

Yani Tseng Throws Out First Pitch At Mets Game 4.9.2012

World #1 golfer Yani Tseng threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field in New York prior to a baseball game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on April 9, 2012. The Mets won, 4-3, pushing their early season record to 4-0.

Angela Stanford Grabs First Round Lead At 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions

4-time LPGA winner Angela Stanford fired a clean 6-birdie, no bogey 66 to grab the first round lead at the 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions. This, despite hitting one of the ugliest balls you’ll ever see an LPGA champion of her caliber hit on the par 5 9th hole. Her final hole of the day (she … Continue reading →

Chie Arimura Throwing Out First Pitch At Tokyo Giants Baseball Game

9-time LPGA of Japan Tour winner Chie Arimura threw out a first at a Tokyo Giants (Yomiuri Giants) vs Hanshin Tigers baseball game. The JLPGA star said she was very nervous and apologized for not reaching the plate. My guess is she looked so kawaii that none of her fans care if she reached the … Continue reading →