Author: Mikesportz

With exclusive insight from Borg, his first coach and rivals, ATPTour.com recounts the Swede’s breakthrough run in Paris that triggered his rise to sporting icon. The depth of his groundstrokes was striking; his court speed and ability to play big points so well, was on another level, while his first-serve percentage under pressure was amazing. Those on the international circuit in the infancy of Open Tennis, knew Björn Borg was coming. For many, they foresaw the break-up of traditional serve-volley tennis with a new level of physicality, intelligence, and consistency in the precocious 15-year-old, fresh out of school. There had…

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, has set his sights on the ultimate prize after breezing through the heats to qualify for the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Omanyala, who was competing in Heat 2, delivered a commanding performance, clocking an impressive 10.08 seconds to secure his place in the next round. In a heat packed with formidable opponents, including Italy’s Chituru Ali, Germany’s Joshua Hartmann, and Devin Augustine, Omanyala showcased his speed and composure. Chituru Ali followed closely behind in second with a time of 10.12 seconds, while Joshua Hartmann completed the top three in 10.16 seconds. Reflecting…

Alexis Ohanian has multiple titles — Serena Williams’ husband, Olympia and Adira’s dad, founder of Reddit. And now he can add a new one: Serena Williams’ “umbrella holder”! As the couple, along with Olympia, 6, walked along the red carpet at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ohanian dutifully stood behind his wife carrying an umbrella to protect Williams from the pouring rain. As he walked behind her, a commentator for Eurosport deemed Ohanian her “umbrella holder,” not realizing he was Williams’ husband. “She [Serena] looks absolutely incredible. She’s got someone just behind us holding an umbrella,” commentator…

Ahead of the biggest race of her life, sprinter Zoe Hobbs will spend up to 30 minutes cloistered in a small room with her rivals. There’s usually minimal eye contact, no headphones permitted and not much, if any conversation. Welcome to the unusual world of the athletics call room. It’s something that would be impossible to imagine in most team sports – and many individual pursuits – but is part of the fabric of track and field, especially when there are so many events happening within a session. “It’s tense but that’s just part of big races,” Hobbs tells…

Michael Jordan’s son Marcus Jordan was spotted spending some time away with an Instagram baddie, following a high-profile breakup with Larsa Pippen. Who is she? Here’s all you need to know! It looks like Marcus Jordan, son of the basketball legend Michael Jordan, has found a new romantic interest. This week, the 31-year-old was seen in France with a stunning Instagram model, and their interactions suggested they are more than friends. Reports say they were spotted getting cozy at Bâoli Cannes, a popular nightspot on the French Riviera. In one video, the mystery woman was seen stroking Jordan’s inner thigh…

In MLB.com’s first Rookie of the Year poll of the second half, a flamethrowing phenom is solidifying his grip atop the National League list, while an extremely tight race is shaping up in the American League between division rivals. A panel of 36 MLB.com experts cast their ballots, with rookies receiving vote points on a 5-4-3-2-1 scale — five points for a first-place vote, four points for a second-place vote and so on. Here are the results: American League 1. Colton Cowser, Orioles (16 first-place votes) Cowser jumped from third in our last Rookie of the Year poll to the…

he Olympic Games have been underway for a week since their inauguration, and within the three disciplines with the most events – gymnastics, swimming, and track and field – we’ve seen the majority of gymnastics and swimming competitions, with a couple of gold medals for the sublime Simone Bilesand four gold medals for Léon Marchand in swimming. With only two days of swimming activities left, the focus now shifts to track and field, with several US athletes emerging as favorites, especially on the track.

Tennis great Bjorn Borg, who dominated the game starting in the mid-1970s, is publishing his account about his career and personal life. Together with his wife Patricia Borg, who will write the book, Borg will tell his story about his life as a tennis phenomenon, celebrity and father — from his upbringing, career and years leading up to today. Borg announced his upcoming autobiography in a statement Tuesday. “I am looking forward to this collaboration with

MmJames Jones and the Phoenix Suns are not wasting any time assembling their roster for the 2024-25 season. In the past, Jones was known for his patient approach, often waiting to fill those final two-way spots. Last season, with the introduction of a third two-way spot, we wondered if he’d ever get around to it. Not anymore. The Suns signed two players to two-way contracts shortly after the 2024 NBA Draft was complete. Collin Gillespie — a second-year point guard out of Villanova — and Jalen Bridges — an undrafted rookie from Baylor — both signed with Phoenix…

here is ARCA racing and how can I watch? Saturday night’s ARCA race, the Shore Lunch 250, can be watched on Fox Sports 1 (FS1), beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern. The race will be run on the three-eighths-mile Elko Speedway in the city of New Elko Market, Minnesota, south of Minneapolis. Where are IMSA sports cars racing, how do we watch? All four classes of IMSA racers will compete in Sunday’s race around the historic four-mile Road America in Elkhart, Wisconsin — the picturesque course labels itself as “America’s National Park of Speed.” The race will last 2 hours and…