Author: Mikesportz
Aryna Sabalenka or Serena Williams at their best? John McEnroe says only one answer in comparison Aryna Sabalenka is no match for a prime Serena Williams admits John McEnroe. This is despite the groundstrokes of the World No.2 being comparable not only to the legendary American but some of the best male players in the world. Sabalenka’s speed hits 129km/h putting her ahead of Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner on groundstroke metrics. With improved racquet technology, it is hard to gauge differences. But according to the legendary tennis star, the 23-time Grand Slam winning legend would’ve been no match for Sabalenka in…
Aryna Sabalenka may hold two of this year’s Grand Slams, but Serena Williams still reigns supreme in tennis’ all-time category. That’s according to sporting legend John McEnroe, who has pinpointed the one key difference between the newly-crowned US Open champion and the retired icon. 4 Sabalenka has now won three Grand Slam titles after her US Open victoryCredit: Getty Sabalenka lifted her third Grand Slam title with a 7-5 7-5 victory over American Jessica Pegula in Flushing Meadows, rounding off an incredible fortnight where her biggest strengths were on full display. Known for her powerful style, the Belarussian took this to the next level in…
The Chicago Bears kicked off the new season with a big win on Sunday, September 8. The Bears hosted the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field, and it resulted in a 24-17 victory for the home team after a hard-fought encounter. Arguably the biggest star in attendance was U.S. gymnastics icon Simone Biles, who turned up to support her husband, Jonathan Owens, in his Chicago debut. Biles was not left disappointed after Owens scored a touchdown in the third quarter following a blocked punt. That crucial TD got the Bears’ comeback underway. At that point, the Bears were able to cut…
Even with her hectic schedule, Simone Biles has made time to be a supportive spouse for her husband Jonathan Owens, celebrating his strong start to the season with the Chicago Bears. The Bears welcomed the Tennessee Titans to Soldier Field, securing a 24-17 win after an intense game. Biles, the U.S. gymnastics superstar, was there to support her husband, Owens, during his first game in Chicago after playing with the Green Bay Packers last year. Her presence was rewarded when Owens scored a touchdown in the third quarter off a blocked punt. This pivotal touchdown sparked the Bears’ rally. Following…
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese were the two front-runners for WNBA Rookie of the Year, which is now a one-woman race after Reese announced on Saturday that she would miss the rest of the year due to a season-ending wrist injury. Though many have made it seem like Clark and Reese have an intense on-court rivalry brewing, both players have maintained there’s no bad blood on either side, speaking positively about the other any chance they got. So it should surprise no one that Clark took the time to point out Reese’s many accomplishments…
BY BRETT GENDOES ATHLON SPORTS UPDATED SEPTEMBER 07, 2024 8:45 PM Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese have been locked in a battle for WNBA Rookie of the Year. While both players have strong supporters of their Rookie of the Year candidacy, the historic nature of their respective rookie seasons is undeniable. For Clark, she has broken numerous records with her combination of scoring and playmaking. For Reese, she has also broken numerous records, but with her rebounding and double-doubles. In a heartbreaking announcement on Saturday, Reese revealed that her rookie season has ended. The…
On her podcast ‘Unapologetically Angel’, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese opened up about her personal life, specifically why she tends to date only athletes. In a candid conversation, Reese shared the unique dynamics and challenges that come with her high-profile status as a dominant athlete, and how those dynamics influence her choice of partners. “You don’t see a lot of relationships where the woman is just as dominant as the man, where the woman can provide for herself without the man. He has to bring something completely different to the table because there’s nothing you can buy me that I…
Caitlin Clark was dominant once again on Sunday night as she helped lift the Indiana Fever to a hard-fought 104–100 overtime win against the Atlanta Dream to improve to 19–17 on the season. Clark dropped 26 points and hit four three-pointers in the win, though none were as difficult as the incredible shot she drained at the start of the fourth quarter. After using an off-ball screen to get some space, Clark hit a fading, falling three near the corner with a Dream defender draped all over her. The degree of difficulty on Clark’s jaw-dropping shot cannot be understated. The…
Losing is never easy but bouncing back is much harder if one can’t take it on the chin, something that the Fever’s star admits she needs to work on. When considering the idea that she scored 25 points while grabbing eight rebounds and providing eight assists, one can sympathize with Caitlin Clark for being frustrated by what ultimately turned out to be a loss for her and the Indiana Fever. She also managed to set a franchise record for the most threes in a season in a losing effort. On the other hand, there’s a point when anger does no…
Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open. But instead of emerging from one of the player’s lockers at the Arthur Ashe Stadium’s back of house, the six-time Grand Slam winner took in the action from the stands. Williams was on hand over Labor Day weekend as Day 7 of the final Grand Slam took place. Unfortunately, Williams was at the prestigious tournament on the same day that last year’s champion Coco Gauff fell and was knocked out of the tournament. But, since Williams was a spectator instead of a competitor, it gave her the opportunity to try a tennis-themed…