Photo: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports Two matches were on deck on Saturday night in the National Women’s Soccer League. North Carolina Courage 3, Kansas City Current 4 The Skinny: A seven goal affair was on the cards on Saturday night at WakeMed Soccer Park, and in the end the Kansas City Current came out on […]
Cori Gauff opens up on confidence levels after beating Wimbledon champion, world No.6
Cori Gauff says beating Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and sixth-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in back-to-back matches is giving her confidence that she can go and win a Grand Slam. On Wednesday, Gauff edged out Wimbledon champion Rybakina 6-4 6-7 (8) 7-6 (3) in the National Bank Open second round in Toronto. The following day, Gauff outlasted […]
Houston draws Louisville as Daly bids farewell – Equalizer Soccer
Maria Lysaker – USA TODAY Sports The Skinny: Despite playing more than a full half with a player advantage, the Dash failed to get a win at home as they said goodbye to franchise cornerstone, Rachel Daly. Despite being a player down, Racing came together to play lockdown defense in the second half to steal […]
I’ve beaten Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, world No. 1s before
Nick Kyrgios acknowledged that his Montreal Masters victory over Daniil Medvedev wasn’t his first-ever victory against a world No. 1. On Wednesday, Kyrgios stunned first-seeded Medvedev 6-7 (2) 6-4 6-2 in the Montreal Masters second round. After the match, Kyrgios noted he is never lacking confidence in himself and that he definitely knows what it […]
How Haley Bugeja can help Orlando – Equalizer Soccer
Mark Thor/Orlando Pride Haley Bugeja is the latest player we will focus on our series scouting newcomers to the National Women’s Soccer League. The Orlando Pride may be in transition right now, with an interim manager in Seb Hines, but Bugeja gives fans reason to be excited. She is regarded as one of the most […]
“Roger Federer is more charismatic then Nadal and Djokovic,” said a top-player
Interviewed by ESPN a few days ago, Diego Schwartzman did not hesitate to crown Roger Federer as the GOAT. Schwartzman said: “From my point of view, the GOAT is not determined only on the basis of the number of Grand Slams won. Various aspects must be considered, even outside the pitch. Roger Federer is undoubtedly […]
Thorns come from behind to defeat Spirit – Equalizer Soccer
Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports After a storm delay at Segra field on Wednesday night, a flurry of late goals was in the cards between the Spirit and the Thorns. Washington Spirit 1, Portland Thorns 2 The Skinny: The Portland Thorns scored two late goals on Wednesday night to come from behind and snatch three […]
Alexander Zverev downs Roger Federer for second Masters 1000 crown
The 20-year-old Alexander Zverev was among the players to beat in 2017. The young German conquered the first Masters 1000 title in Rome and repeated that in Montreal to join Roger Federer on the season’s five ATP titles. Zverev and Federer met in the Montreal final, and the youngster scored a 6-3, 6-4 triumph in […]
As losses pile up, Gotham searches for an identity — and joy — Equalizer Soccer
NJ/NY Gotham FC did something in 2021 that the franchise had not done since the National Women’s Soccer League began in 2013: make it to the postseason. The feat marked tangible progress for a club, formerly known as Sky Blue FC, that desperately sought positive momentum after suffering for years from underinvestment. Top-level players chose […]
Casper Ruud reveals moment when he felt he could be top player
Casper Ruud, 23, revealed that reaching the Rome Masters semifinal in 2020 gave him the confidence and belief that he could be a top player on the ATP Tour. When the 2020 season resumed following the pandemic break, Ruud reached his first Masters semifinal on the clay courts of Rome. In his first Masters semifinal, […]