Is Roger Federer Finished?

Stephan Weir — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:56:39 -0400

Lately, a big question has been lingering over our heads: Has Roger Federer left his prime?

Some say that it's only a slump, while others say that he is finished; that he will not win another grand slam title. We've all seen him lose to Rafael Nadal in the French Open, but people were not very surprised.

Nadal is, and has been, the dominant player on clay. What we didn't see coming was Federer's loss to Nadal at Wimbledon.

Many began to have their doubts about Federer's ability to win another Grand Slam title. Others still hold that his months of bad playing will subside soon.

As if that weren't enough, American James Blake beat Federer in Beijing for the first time ever in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6, 7-2. Blake was previously 0-for-8 against the Swiss.

With strong evidence pointing against him, I think it is safe to say that Federer is probably not going to win any more Grand Slam titles.

As Shaq and Steve Nash Age, Phoenix Suns' Future Not Looking Too Bright

Stephan Weir — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:03:09 -0400

OK, let's face it: Steve Nash and Shaquille O'Neal don't have much more time in the NBA.

Nash is still a somewhat solid player, but is beginning to decline, and Shaq just isn't what he used to be in the paint. As both players near the end of their respective careers in the NBA, Suns fans are starting to wonder who will succeed them, and when.

Phoenix has other solid players in its lineup (Boris Diaw, Leandro Barbosa, Raja Bell, Grant Hill, Amare Stoudemire, DJ Strawberry), but Nash and O'Neal are crucial parts of the Suns' offense, and will be hard to replace when they retire.

It seems GM Steve Kerr and coach Terry Porter's best hope is to get a good spot in the draft.

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Is Roger Federer Finished?

As Shaq and Steve Nash Age, Phoenix Suns' Future Not Looking Too Bright