Category: Sports

Roger and Serena: A Prescription for Success

Matt Talford

AS WE LOOK AHEAD TO THE 2020 PRO TENNIS SEASON… the question in the minds of tennis fans and analysts alike is one that began as a whisper several years ago and has grown in volume with each passing tennis season since: Are Roger and Serena done?  Though the question may be simple, the answer is a bit more complex.  The answer to that question is: “It depends.” “Depends on what?” you might ask.  Well, let’s start with Serena and finish up with Roger.   Serena Williams Serena has dominated…

SPORTS: The Trevor Lawrence Problem (and Solution)

Matt Talford

If you’re reading this article, you’re probably thinking: “Trevor Lawrence Problem??  What Trevor Lawrence problem?  You mean, Trevor Lawrence: the 19 y/o kid who, as a true freshman, led the Clemson Tigers to a best-ever 15-0 record, and a 44–16 College Football National Championship victory over the seemingly invincible Alabama Crimson Tide?” Oh yeah, THAT Trevor Lawrence… so what’s the problem?  Here’s the answer to that question… Well… Trevor Lawrence is ready for the NFL draft, but that’s not the problem.  The problem is that he’s locked into three more…

Serena Williams Might Be the Best Pro Athlete Ever

Matt Talford

If you’re thinking I had a typo or perhaps left out a word in the title of this article, think again.  The title, agree or not, was fully intended.  Now, before you start throwing verbal stones, keep in mind that this is an opinion article; and understand this… I’m not saying Serena is a better physical athlete than, say LeBron James, Usain Bolt, Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Novak Djokovic.  Those guys are physically stronger, and/or bigger and faster.  And no, the intent of this article is not to make this…

Wimbledon 2015: Venus, Serena and the Cruelty of the Draw

Matt Talford

Monday, July 6, 2015: 12:05am EDT – If you’re a fan of professional tennis and a fan of arguably the two most famous sisters to ever take the court, one of the first things that probably jumped out at you when the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Draw was released was the possibility that the Williams sisters: Venus and Serena, would meet in the fourth round. Well, what began as a potential matchup is now reality. The sisters will face each other at the All England Club today, their first meeting at a…

Mayweather vs Pacquiao: May 2nd Super Fight!!!

Matt Talford

Okay, So those of you who know me well might detect the slight hint of sarcasm in the title of this post.  But those of you who don’t know me personally might ask, “What’s so sarcastic about the title?”  Okay, I’ll answer that for you… In my opinion, the only things “super” about the forthcoming showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his opponent, Manny Pacquiao, are the ticket prices, the unprecedented PPV cost and of course, the hype.  But before I breakdown why this “super fight” won’t be all that super,…