Rafael Nadal was the top seed and the defending champion at the Australian Open. However, the Spaniard was far from winning another Major title after struggling with injuries for seven months. Rafa came to Melbourne without form and experienced another setback to drop 1955 points following the second-round loss. Thus, a 22-time Major winner will […]
Finally, a double pivot—with a twist! What we learned from the USWNT in New Zealand – Equalizer Soccer
Brett Phibbs-USA TODAY Sports Last week, the US women’s national team continued their 2023 World Cup preparation with 4-0 and 5-0 wins over New Zealand. One of the benefits of these friendlies was experiencing what it’s like to play in the World Cup co-host’s backyard, and to travel between Wellington and Auckland for the games. […]
Hoopsville: Just Jumpers – D3hoops
Audio podcast version, from SoundCloud (will be uploaded after the live show is off air): Five weeks. Five weeks is all that remains until the 2022-23 regular season. And the action just keeps getting better every game night. On Monday’s Hoopsville, there is so much to keep tabs on while getting ready for the upcoming […]
“What sport is played until 4 in the morning?”
Andy Murray beat Thanasi Kokkinakis when it was 4:06 in the morning in Melbourne. The Scotsman threw his heart over the obstacle to access the third round of the Australian Open and his fighting spirit is praised. The end-of-game time, however, has made many insiders turn up their noses, convinced that it is necessary to […]
Katie Lund’s next chapter awaits in Louisville – Equalizer Soccer
Photo: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Back in 2021, during the penalty shootout between Racing Louisville and Bayern Munich in the Women’s Cup final, Louisville midfielder Lauren Milliet remembers exactly how she felt watching goalkeeper Katie Lund earn her first professional minutes. “I feel like it was like watching a star being born,” she says with […]
Saturday women: Not standing still
Maggie Russell scored 33 points, and Tufts got past Bates on Saturday afternoon.Tufts athletics photo UW-Eau Claire won in overtime to stay on top of the WIAC but No. 14 Ohio Northern stumbled into a first place tie in the OAC. Elsewhere, the Stockton kept the NJAC race interesting and Tufts kept pace in the […]
Alexander Levy, successful return after injury
Victim of a serious back injury in 2022, Alexander Levy has undeniably made a successful return to competition in Abu Dhabi after almost a year without playing. Best Frenchman at the end of the first round, he returned to the microphone of the DP World Tour on his performance. Alexander Levy, results “It’s great, I […]
USWNT puts on stronger performance against New Zealand – Equalizer Soccer
Brett Phibbs-USA TODAY Sports In their second matchup against the Football Ferns of New Zealand, this time in Auckland, the US women’s national team put in a more complete performance en route to a 5-0 victory on Saturday local time. Compared to Wednesday’s game, the Americans got off to a fast start, able to score […]
Novak Djokovic: ‘I’m not generalizing here’
Novak Djokovic suffered a scare in more ways than one on a Thursday night at the Australian Open. However, the nine-time champion persevered to reach the third round at Melbourne Park. Despite having problems with his left leg, which was bandaged, the Serb defeated Frenchman Enzo Couacaud 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-0. Djokovic appeared to struggle […]
From Stoney to Skinner – Equalizer Soccer
Photo: Natalie Mincher/SPP Usually at this point in the FA Women’s Super League season, the conversation around Manchester United is about whether they can sustain a push for UEFA Champions League qualification. So far, in three attempts, they have missed out on that elusive top three finish. Nevertheless, this time around the discussion is elevated. […]