Novak Djokovic has missed opportunities at the U.S. Open. Here are some explanations why those results have been different from his other Grand Slams.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
After second tournament title this summer, Coco Gauff could be the US Open favorite
Tennis star Coco Gauff has turned up her game following a coaching change, two singles titles and a renewed confidence heading into the U.S. Open.
Survey shows most people want college athletes to be paid. You hear that, NCAA?
It’s difficult for a fair-minded American to look at money flowing into college sports and not see hypocrisy in its reliance on unpaid labor force.
Leaders’ arrogance and envy doomed the Pac-12
More often than not, the conference realignment pattern sees those leaving to chase money win fewer games and become less of a factor nationally.
Pac-12 is college sports realignment casualty with ESPN, Fox pulling the strings
The Pac-12 is just a casualty in the game of college athletics realignment that is powered by networks ESPN and Fox and throws tradition out window.
Failed leaders and pathetic backstabbers are ruining college sports
College athletics is in existential crises, going from a small business to a bloated, self-indulgent industry. All that matters is feeding the beast.
Colorado’s move to the Big 12 jeopardizes the Pac-12’s very survival
Ever since USC, UCLA blindsided the Pac-12 last year, announcing move to Big Ten, league has been on shaky ground. CU to Big 12 is a crushing blow.
John McEnroe, funny? Tennis legend shows off his sense of humor in new show
In his ESPN+ show “McEnroe’s Places,” John McEnroe tells the story of tennis through history and humor. “It’s not ’60 Minutes,’ he says.
Pat Fitzgerald stood against unionization in college sports. It could have saved his job.
Pat Fitzgerald once tried to suppress calls for college athletes to unionize. But his situation at Northwestern proves it would benefit coaches, too.
Pat Fitzgerald failed to protect players. New hazing allegations 100% his responsibility
Pat Fitzgerald was suspended for two weeks after a vague investigation, but the school’s student newspaper found a sickening amount more.