By Paul Gotham Passing of Brookshier and Salinger With the passing of Tom Brookshier and J.D. Salinger, so went a tiny piece of my youth. Growing up during the sports-starved decade of the 1970s, any televised sporting events were required viewing. Before cable television, sports fans had to plot their schedules according to that rare television broadcast. Sunday … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks | January 31, 2010
Roger Federer
Rebounds & Putbacks | January 17, 2010
By Paul Gotham A quick look at the sports world. Mentionable milestones Rochester's Brian Gionta nabbed career goal No. 500. Gionta scored the eventual game-winner Thursday night as the Montreal Canadiens downed the Dallas Stars 5-3. No. 500 was of the power play fashion. Beniot Pouliot and Glen Metropolit assisted on the third-period goal. After seven seasons with … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks | January 17, 2010
U.S. Open: Muy Bueno!
By Paul Gotham Think about the last 2,200 days of your life. Think of the accomplishments you have enjoyed. What personal triumphs have you experienced? Got 'em all? Now, consider what Roger Federer has NOT done in the last 2,200 days: lose a match at the U.S. Open. Yes, that's right for six years Roger Federer (40 matches) has gone without a loss at Flushing Meadows. … [Read more...] about U.S. Open: Muy Bueno!
Performance Of The Week 6/29 – 7/5
Roger Federer AND Andy Roddick earn my POTW. Federer, for his part in making breakfast at Wimbledon ...brunch with Wimbledon. Roddick, for pushing Federer as far as he could. One year after coming up short against Rafael Nadal, Federer particpated in yet another epic finals match. Last year's match set a record for overall duration. This year's match set a record for … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 6/29 – 7/5
Performance Of The Week (6/1 – 6/7)
Roger Federer etched his name alongside some of the tennis greats yesterday. While winning the French Open, Federer joined Andre Agassi, Rod Laver, Fred Perry, Don Budge, and Roy Emerson as the only men to win a career Grand Slam. Federer's title, his 14th career Slam title, ties him with Pete Sampras as the all-time leader in Grand Slam titles. At 27, Federer won his 14th … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week (6/1 – 6/7)