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Australian Open 2009: Final Day Recap

February 1, 2009: Rafael Nadal outpysched Roger Federer in an epic five setter to win his first Slam on the hard court by beating him 7-5, 3-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-2...

Written by Dev Ashish about 10 months ago 943 reads 0 comments
Roger Federer: Then and Now

While Rafael Nadal chose to simmer down his oozing "raw sexual appeal" for his fans and be a humble king wielding the thorny crown, Roger Federer is displaying his most secret and potent weapon ...

Written by Dev Ashish about 10 months ago 919 reads 22 comments
It's All About Money, Honey!

Disclaimer: Content of this article is completely fictitious, inspired from standard facts, and represents the author's intention to portray the business aspect of the sport to the layman without ...

Written by Dev Ashish about 10 months ago 90 reads 18 comments
The Only Manager Who Would Not Be Punished

When Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez came clean on his views regarding rival manager Sir Alex Ferguson, he claimed many things and one none more important than others that Ferguson is "the only manager who would not be punished...

Written by Dev Ashish about 10 months ago 71 reads 4 comments
Richard Gasquet: Is "Baby Federer" a Bastion of Hope or a Burdened Prodigy?

In April 2005, an 18-year-old French kid defeated the world number one Roger Federer 6-7. 6-2, 7-6 in the quarterfinals of Monte Carlo Masters Series. It was an epic match in which the kid not only outperformed Federer but also outclassed him...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 1,768 reads 31 comments
Is Tennis Under F-Man's Curse?

Let's get this straight people, I'm really trying hard to love tennis but I can't. I simply can't. Everywhere I go talk about tennis, in the real as well as virtual world, the F-man pops into every conversation eventually...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 1,007 reads 26 comments
Federer: Killing Tennis Softly

Today the world can be classified into two distinct sections—Federer fans and non-Federer fans. I am myself a Roger Federer fan but I wonder if there is anyone who isn't trapped in the ...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 2,829 reads 43 comments
Humor: Why Manchester United Is the Greatest Club In the World

This article was previously published on another forum, I just copy pasted it but hey,it suits the need of the hour at B/R. We got to learn to take jokes on ourselves and learning starts at home...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 2,060 reads 9 comments
Joga Bonito Doesn’t Win You Trophies!

When Dunga led Brazil to their second successive Copa America title on July 15th 2006, he was criticized by fans for playing ugly, defensive football...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 550 reads 20 comments
Tigers Shocker: Hull City Upsets Arsenal

Tonight in a major upset, Hull City defeated Arsenal, 2-1, in the New Emirates Stadium. After wunderkind Theo Walcott put Arsenal ahead with a dazzling run down the right flank, causing an own ...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 222 reads 11 comments
Freestyle Football: Taking Football To The Next Level

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Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 404 reads 12 comments
Sports Fan Psychology: It's More Than Just a Game

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Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 1,545 reads 22 comments
Why I Respect Cristiano Ronaldo’s Wish to Join Real Madrid

There has been much talk surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and his wish to join Real Madrid ranks during the summer. After his wonderful season at Old Trafford, which saw him score 42 goals while ...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 503 reads 18 comments
Ferguson Tells Ronaldo: "Leave a Hero Like Eric"

In the manager's column in the Middlesbrough match programme, Sir Alex Ferguson seeked to clear all the rumours surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo once and for all by insisting that Ronaldo is here to stay...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 334 reads 6 comments
Ronaldo Scores on Return as Possebon Suffers Serious Knee Injury

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his return to Manchester United’s starting line-up with a goal as Manchester United defeated Middlesborough 3-1 in the Carling Cup, while Rodrigo Possebon was seriously injured following a nasty tackle...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 573 reads 10 comments
Image Is Everything: Boldest Fashion Statements In Tennis

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Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 1,186 reads 7 comments
Andre Agassi: His 10 Greatest Achievements

Andre Agassi has been one of the legendary players in the history of tennis. Throughout his career, he has never disappointed tennis fans by displaying some fantastic skill...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 903 reads 14 comments
Tigers Not Afraid To Kill

Premiership first timers Hull City have definitely ruffled some feathers since their arrival. The Tigers as they are generally called due to their traditional striped amber and black jersey, ...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 117 reads 3 comments
Infamous Penalty Misses For England

While doing the research for my article "Top 5 Haunting Penalty Misses", I came across a lot of articles on the misfortune of English national team in penalties...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 401 reads 0 comments
Cristiano Ronaldo With Chelsea Next Season?

Before the Super Sunday clash of titans between Manchester United and Chelsea, the Blues' manager Luis Felipe Scolari began playing his mind games by hinting that Cristiano Ronaldo may be with Chelsea next season...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 919 reads 6 comments
Wenger and Ferguson Share Views, Drinks, and Laughs!

Everyone knows about the intense rivalry between Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 1,224 reads 18 comments
Sri Lankan Board Revokes Ban On Its ICL players

Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) interim governing body has allowed its national cricketers who have signed contracts with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) to play in the domestic cricket matches, ...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 943 reads 6 comments
Top 5 Haunting Penalty Misses

Missed penalties never have been a pleasant memory but how many ever do come back to haunt the fans and players back ? Here's my pick for the top 5 haunting penalty misses which the footballing world could never forget! 1...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 485 reads 31 comments
Why is the Serve-and-Volley Game Extinct in Today's Tennis?

That’s the single most haunting question in the world of tennis today. As Federer and Nadal continue to awe the spectators with their fabulous rallies and scintillating baseline game, most ...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 3,695 reads 11 comments
Racket Technology: That Extra Inch Made the Difference

What revolutionized the game of tennis? Was it the heavy baseline topspin of Bjorn Borg or the early-ball technique of Agassi? None, according to the studies of Rod Cross, technical advisor for the U...

Written by Dev Ashish about about 1 year ago 526 reads 8 comments

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Dev Ashish Article Archive

Australian Open 2009: Final Day Recap

Roger Federer: Then and Now

It's All About Money, Honey!

The Only Manager Who Would Not Be Punished

Richard Gasquet: Is "Baby Federer" a Bastion of Hope or a Burdened Prodigy?

Is Tennis Under F-Man's Curse?

Federer: Killing Tennis Softly

Humor: Why Manchester United Is the Greatest Club In the World

Joga Bonito Doesn’t Win You Trophies!

Tigers Shocker: Hull City Upsets Arsenal

Freestyle Football: Taking Football To The Next Level

Sports Fan Psychology: It's More Than Just a Game

Why I Respect Cristiano Ronaldo’s Wish to Join Real Madrid

Ferguson Tells Ronaldo: "Leave a Hero Like Eric"

Ronaldo Scores on Return as Possebon Suffers Serious Knee Injury

Image Is Everything: Boldest Fashion Statements In Tennis

Andre Agassi: His 10 Greatest Achievements

Tigers Not Afraid To Kill

Infamous Penalty Misses For England

Cristiano Ronaldo With Chelsea Next Season?

Wenger and Ferguson Share Views, Drinks, and Laughs!

Sri Lankan Board Revokes Ban On Its ICL players

Top 5 Haunting Penalty Misses

Why is the Serve-and-Volley Game Extinct in Today's Tennis?

Racket Technology: That Extra Inch Made the Difference

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