Novak Djokovic was unable to defend his Australian Open title earlier this year due to his vaccination status. The former world number 1 was expelled from the country at the end of a ten-day soap opera, which also caused serious damage to his image. For the same reason, the Serbian phenomenon had to skip the […]
Alessia Russo keeps reaching new heights – Equalizer Soccer
Nobody bullies Irene Paredes. Except Alessia Russo. England was losing to Spain in the quarterfinals of their home EUROs, time whistling away from them. With six minutes remaining, the Lionesses threw another high cross into the box, the sort of situation Paredes usually deals with comfortably. This time, however, Russo out-muscled the Barcelona and Spain […]
Hoopsville: Happy Thanksgiving – D3hoops
Audio podcast version, from SoundCloud: NOTE: This episode of Hoopsville was recorded and scheduled to be released before games on Tuesday, November 22. However we will be unable to get the show turned around in time. We realize that means some references are dated. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we sat down with not […]
‘I sleep less, but it’s pure happiness’
Rafael Nadal and his wife Xisca became parents for the first time in October. Rafa is trying to spend as much time as possible with his son Rafael, sleeping less than before but explaining the feeling as pure happiness. Nadal will finish the season inside the top -2 at 36, winning two Major titles and […]
After closing 2022 with a win, USWNT players stress for trusting the process – Equalizer Soccer
© Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports HARRISON, New Jersey — After rallying to eke out a 2-1 win against Germany on Sunday at Red Bull Arena, the relief felt by US women’s national team players was evident. “Yeah, we needed it,” midfielder Lindsey Horan said. “It’s hard to put into words right now, but it’s really […]
Upsets served up by Naz, Profs and Hobart
Jackson Meshanic scored 24 points including the game-winning basket in Hobart’s win over No. 11 Rochester.File photo by Hobart athletics The last full day of Division III basketball before the Thanksgiving break brought upset wins by Nazareth, Rowan and Hobart on the men’s side and a victory for the Trinity women that could shape the […]
Novak Djokovic asked about his toughest ATP Finals victory
Novak Djokovic revealed that his first ATP Finals victory was the toughest one. In 2008, a 21-year-old Djokovic captured his first ATP Finals title after beating Nikolay Davydenko 6-1 7-5. This past Sunday, Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets for this year’s ATP Finals title. Now, Djokovic is tied with Roger Federer on the […]
Mark Parsons looks forward to being back in ‘intense’ NWSL, growing Spirit – Equalizer Soccer
© Soobum Im – USA TODAY Sports Mark Parsons is back in the NWSL. After starting his career with the Washington Spirit, Parsons is back again for another round in the nation’s capital. Parsons was named Washington Spirit head coach on Monday, Nov. 21. He returns to the National Women’s Soccer League after coaching in […]
Team of the Week – D3hoops
Gabby Timmer, CalvinPhoto by d3photography.com The Team of the Week presented by Scoutware is D3hoops.com’s weekly honor roll, in its 26th season of recognizing the top performance at each of the five positions from the previous week. Me Pos. Women Ryan Hughes, Sr.Ursinus G Claire Brock, Sr.Emory Jamal Cannady, Jr., So.Bryn Athyn G Katherine Benes, […]
Andy Roddick identifies the next step in Taylor Fritz’s development
American tennis legend Andy Roddick says Taylor Fritz definitely made notable progress in 2022 and added the next step for the 25-year-old will be to start winning more consistently the matches that he is supposed to win. Fritz, ranked at No 9 in the world, enjoyed a career-best season in 2022. In March, Fritz captured […]