Roger Federer

Plenty to crow about in tennis world for Serbia

The triumph of two Serbs at the Shanghai Masters over the weekend, two players on top of the global rankings and another two with the throne in sight at the close of the tennis season drove Belgrade newspapers deeper into...

Roddick and Blake not chokers, says Courier

Dubai: American tennis legend Jim Courier has dismissed suggestions that his compatriots Andy Roddick and James Blake are underachieving 'chokers'. Courier said: "With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal around life has definitely...

Tennis: Blake ready to push harder for first major title

WORLD No 10 James Blake is not at his best yet and this is bad news for his opponents. The American believes he still has a lot to offer as he prepares for next year. "No doubt, it will be tough as there are many good players...

New Book, The Lennon Prophecy, Asks The Question - Did John Lennon Sell His Soul To The Devil?

A new book - The Lennon Prophecy - puts forth the theory that John Lennon of The Beatles may have sold his soul to the devil, joining historical figures such as Mississippi "Crossroads" blues guitarist Robert Johnson, Dr....

Murray proves he is a born winner

by Jonathan Overend - Five Live tennis correspondent (U8477262) 18 November 2008 At the BBC Sports Personality show in 2004, a little-known 17 year old strode up to Sir Clive Woodward, introduced himself as "tennis player...

Tennis-Federer not concerned by Djokovic closing in on ranking

By Varsha Tickoo KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Roger Federer said on Tuesday he was not that bothered about Serbia's Novak Djokovic closing in on his ranking as world number two. "I'm going to sleep well for a month. He...

Federer unfazed by ranking threat

Roger Federer insists he is not worried by the prospect of being overtaken by Novak Djokovic in the world rankings. Federer lies second, but Djokovic closed the gap to only 10 points with victory at the Masters Cup. "I'm going...

'Magic Man' Paulie Malignaggi to make most of his handiwork against Ricky Hatton

Paulie Malignaggi portrayed himself as Ricky Hatton's nemesis as the pre-fight build-up intensified on Tuesday ahead of their light-welterweight encounter at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night. Star in his eyes:...

Bush welcomes Ryder Cup champs

US President George W. Bush celebrated Monday with American golfers who reclaimed the Ryder Cup for the US Bush held a private picture-taking session in the Oval Office with coach Paul Azinger and seven members of the 12-member...

Sports history

1962 – Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33. 1970 – Joe Frazier knocks out Bob Foster in the second round to retain the world heavyweight title in Detroit. 1974...

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