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James Blake Returns to Tennis World with First Round Match in Cincinnati

James Blake has been on a mini-hiatus for about a month now, but he makes his triumphant return to the game today against Igor Kunitsyn from Russia. In Blake’s mid-July Davis Cup match against Croatia, he broke the big toe on his right foot...

Written by Zip about 3 months ago 409 reads 4 comments
June Is The Best Sports Month

June is the best sports month hands down. Some may argue it's April because of NCAA basketball, the beginning of baseball season, and the Masters. Some may say it's February because of the Superbowl...

Written by Zip about 8 months ago 85 reads 5 comments
Fed Express Derailed at Murray Lane

Andy Murray defeated Roger Federer 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in the semifinals at Indian Wells. This is the fourth straight win for Murray over Federer, an impressive streak against the former world No. 1...

Written by Zip about 8 months ago 286 reads 2 comments
Earth to Fernando Verdasco: You're Only As Good As Your Second Serve

Don't get me wrong, Fernando Verdasco is a great tennis player. He has power ground strokes, the lefty advantage and he's in tip top shape. Plus, he has an indomitable serve. Umm scratch that last one...

Written by Zip about 8 months ago 500 reads 5 comments
When Print News Dies, What Will I Read In The Bathroom?

Everyone keeps saying it, the newspaper industry is dying. There is even a blog titled, "New York Times Death Watch." Take heed, the end is near...

Written by Zip about 9 months ago 62 reads 0 comments
Searching for Volleys in the Lost and Found

As a tennis player, I never understood why someone would spend time blasting the ball back and forth from the baseline when he could just end the point at the net...

Written by Zip about 9 months ago 272 reads 14 comments
Chris Brown Beating Rihanna Is More Shocking Than A-Rod Juicing

Saturday, SI reporter Selena Roberts revealed news that A-Rod had tested positive for steroids in 2003. Sunday, Chris Brown was sought on charges of domestic abuse for beating his girlfriend Rihanna...

Written by Zip about 10 months ago 40,742 reads 38 comments
Serena Williams Escapes The Heat And Advances

Serena Williams is just too good—especially when it counts. After playing an atrocious opening set which she lost 7-5, the tournament director decided to close the roof. The heat threshold had been met...

Written by Zip about 10 months ago 186 reads 5 comments
Cheers of "Go Steelers!" From the Mouth of a Former Bengals Fan

Some might call me a traitor and a fair weather fan, but I am here to set the record straight. After Pittsburgh's Kimo von Oelhoffen took out Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer in the opening ...

Written by Zip about 10 months ago 255 reads 10 comments
Novak Djokovic Can't Take the Heat

The saying goes "if you can't take the heat, then get out of the kitchen." Well Novak Djokovic did just that during his quarterfinal match against Andy Roddick. Djokovic won the first set 7-6 in a tie break...

Written by Zip about 10 months ago 329 reads 33 comments
Why Top-Seeded Jelena Jankovic's Loss Comes as No Surprise

Women's tennis lacks dominance. Not even through week one of the Aussie Open and there have been three big upsets. The dismantling of Venus Williams, Ana Ivanovic, and Jelena Jankovic should come as a surprise, but it does not...

Written by Zip about 10 months ago 321 reads 3 comments
Why Roger Federer Will Beat Andy Murray in the Aussie Open Finals

Roger Federer will beat Andy Murray in the Australian Open Finals. In the process he will tie Pete Sampras for a record 14 Grand Slam titles...

Written by Zip about 10 months ago 1,623 reads 10 comments
The Inherent Sexism Behind Female Athletes' Wardrobes

Except for perhaps basketball, soccer, and softball, female athletes dress in tight skimpy outfits while playing their respective sports...

Written by Zip about 10 months ago 1,228 reads 16 comments
Tennis Greats Who Will Themselves to Win

As the former great Yankees' catcher Yogi Berra once said, "Baseball is 90 percent mental; the other half is physical." The same goes for tennis. At the professional level, everyone can hit a solid forehand or ace someone on the serve...

Written by Zip about 10 months ago 506 reads 6 comments
The Top Eight Beastly Athletes of 2008

The past year played witness to some amazing athletic accomplishments. Every sport has its all stars, but an athlete must do more than rack up records to make this rankings list...

Written by Zip about 11 months ago 117 reads 2 comments
Cincinnati Bengals Ruin a Perfectly Respectable Season by Winning

The Cincinnati Bengals have won two games in a row. La di frickin' da! After the promising 0-8 start, there was hope for reaching history, but, of course, the Bengals dashed those hopes by winning at home against Jacksonville in Week Nine...

Written by Zip about 11 months ago 139 reads 1 comments
The Best and Worst Fist Pumps of All Time

In the same way a stylish belt or cute handbag is essential to complete an outfit, the fist pump is an essential accessory for any great athlete. The quality of the fist pump can make or break an athlete, or at least, my opinion of one...

Written by Zip about about 1 year ago 1,646 reads 19 comments
What If You Had A Second Chance to Make That Putt?

I like to call it the rebutt putt. Imagine yourself on a golf course. I know—it isn't hard to do. You have just hit a brilliant approach shot into the green, and you have an excellent chance for birdie...

Written by Zip about about 1 year ago 251 reads 0 comments
The Cincinnati Bengals Are Halfway to The Bagel Shop

After Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Houston Texans, the Cincinnati Bengals are halfway to the bagel shop. My only question: would they like cream cheese or tuna salad with that sesame seed bagel? ...

Written by Zip about about 1 year ago 204 reads 1 comments
I Have Adopted the Tampa Bay Rays

I have been swimming in uncharted waters this postseason. Usually, being the die hard Yankees fan that I am, I would root for the boys in pinstripes...

Written by Zip about about 1 year ago 238 reads 0 comments
Cincinnati Bengals Keep Their Losing Streak Alive

Okay, the economy sucks, the polar ice caps are melting, and Sarah Palin can see Russia from her house. But there is some good news—as long as you’re not a Cincinnati Bengals fan...

Written by Zip about about 1 year ago 462 reads 0 comments
The Disappearance of the Doubles Game

Where has all the doubles gone, long time passing? Where has all the doubles gone, long time ago? Where has all the doubles gone? The ATP has pushed doubles over a cliff...

Written by Zip about about 1 year ago 398 reads 8 comments
Kicking The Foot Out of Football

Defense may win games, but offense wins fans. In order to get football back on track it is time to kick the foot out of football and leave the fancy footwork to the Europeans. I propose a few changes that would make the NFL a whole lot more exciting..

Written by Zip about about 1 year ago 137 reads 0 comments
Spiderman Camilo Villegas Takes Home Tour Championship Victory

Have you ever seen Camilo Villegas read a putt? He crouches down behind the ball like Spiderman ready to shoot his web and swing from building to building. Well, Villegas did a lot of web spinning on Sunday...

Written by Zip about about 1 year ago 2,184 reads 6 comments
The State of Cincinnati Sports: Not Looking So Hot

Edinson Volquez, the Cincinnati Reds ace, recorded his 17th win last night against the Houston Astros. He allowed only one run over seven plus innings of work. He is the first Reds pitcher to reach 17 wins since Pete Schourek went 18-7 in 1995...

Written by Zip about about 1 year ago 108 reads 1 comments

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Zip Article Archive

James Blake Returns to Tennis World with First Round Match in Cincinnati

June Is The Best Sports Month

Fed Express Derailed at Murray Lane

Earth to Fernando Verdasco: You're Only As Good As Your Second Serve

When Print News Dies, What Will I Read In The Bathroom?

Searching for Volleys in the Lost and Found

Chris Brown Beating Rihanna Is More Shocking Than A-Rod Juicing

Serena Williams Escapes The Heat And Advances

Cheers of "Go Steelers!" From the Mouth of a Former Bengals Fan

Novak Djokovic Can't Take the Heat

Why Top-Seeded Jelena Jankovic's Loss Comes as No Surprise

Why Roger Federer Will Beat Andy Murray in the Aussie Open Finals

The Inherent Sexism Behind Female Athletes' Wardrobes

Tennis Greats Who Will Themselves to Win

The Top Eight Beastly Athletes of 2008

Cincinnati Bengals Ruin a Perfectly Respectable Season by Winning

The Best and Worst Fist Pumps of All Time

What If You Had A Second Chance to Make That Putt?

The Cincinnati Bengals Are Halfway to The Bagel Shop

I Have Adopted the Tampa Bay Rays

Cincinnati Bengals Keep Their Losing Streak Alive

The Disappearance of the Doubles Game

Kicking The Foot Out of Football

Spiderman Camilo Villegas Takes Home Tour Championship Victory

The State of Cincinnati Sports: Not Looking So Hot

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