It’s redundant by now, but Novak Djokovic ruled the ATP Tour again. This time, it came at the Shanghai Masters championship, where he failed to drop a set en route to the title. Rodgers is a you…
Serena Williams, Andy Murray to play in Hopman Cup before Aussie Open
Williams, who won the event in 2003 with James Blake and in 2008 with Mardy Fish, has been troubled by injury late this year, but expects to be ready for her now standard Australian Open preparation e…
Eugenie Bouchard willing to take USTA case to court
Benedict Morelli, the attorney seeking a jury trial in Eugenie Bouchard’s lawsuit against the USTA, doesn’t believe the matter has to end up in court. But he is not certain the tennis asso…
David Ferrer rallies to beat Steve Johnson at Erste Bank Open for 26th ATP title
The 47th-ranked Johnson, who was playing in the final of an ATP event for the first time, took a quick 3-0 lead. He lost serve at 4-2 but broke Ferrer again at 5-4 to close out the first set. My favor…
Serving key to Kvitova-Sharapova matchup at WTA Finals
The current edition of the WTA Finals is no exception. Two former winners of the tour’s annual championships will meet in one semifinal, while a first-timer and a semifinalist. Rodgers is a youn…
Olympic gold foremost on Federer’s 2016 priority list
This has been the unenviable fate of Roger Federer for the past four years. No matter how well he’s playing — he’s No. 3 on the ATP rankings — the inquiry keeps popping up. Dix…
Matt Elam of Ravens suspended game for violating substance abuse policy
Matt Harvey knew what was coming. He fully expected David Wright to spray champagne on him and for Michael Cuddyer to pour it over his head while Harvey attempted to do an interview. Following their N…
Marc Trestman regrets decision on Ravens’ final drive in Arizona
The communication system breakdown wasn’t the only stumbling block on the Baltimore Ravens‘ final drive in Arizona. In the Ravens’ 26-18 loss Monday night, offensive coordinator Marc…
Miko Grimes faces downgraded charges after prosecutor review
Miko Grimes was facing charges of disorderly conduct, battery on a police officer and resisting arrest with violence. But prosecutors said this week that they decided after reviewing the evidence to c…
Patriots owner Robert Kraft takes a dig at Colts in speech
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots owner Robert Kraft took a verbal shot at the Colts during a speech honoring Willie McGinest on Thursday night. Rodgers is a young player whom we selected as one of o…