Tennis WTA names Canadian Eugenie Bouchard Newcomer of the Year Frank Doyle November 20, 2013 The future is now for Canadian tennis and Montreal native Eugenie Bouchard looks like she’ll be a big part of that. The 19-year-old has been named the WTA’s Breakthrough Player of the Year after earning more than $400,000 in prize money during the 2013 season. Bouchard made it to the quarterfinals in five different tournaments...
NHL WTA's Aleksandra Wozniak rips Canadiens for cutting boyfriend Frank Doyle September 18, 2013 Canadian WTA player Aleksandra Wozniak doesn’t have to be told to stand by her man. On Tuesday, she ripped the Montreal Canadiens for cutting her boyfriend Louis Leblanc in the team’s first round of cuts. To get her point across, Wozniak tweeted a couple of messages in both French and English after the Habs demoted...
Tennis Nadal enters Historic Territory after US Open win Al Dannity September 10, 2013 Rafael Nadal didn’t just beat Novak Djokovic in Monday’s US Open final, he set the stage for some historic feats in tennis. Al Dannity explains how last night’s win could spur the Spaniard to even greater heights. It seems harsh to brush aside Rafael Nadal’s win last night so quickly. The Spaniard claimed his second...
Tennis Milos Raonic Gears Up for Richard Gasquet at US Open Al Dannity September 2, 2013 The last Canadian standing is looking to make a breakthrough on Monday in Flushing Meadows. Milos Raonic takes on #8 seed Richard Gasquet for a place in the quarter finals at the US Open. Al Dannity previews this huge clash at Louis Armstrong Stadium. It takes something exceptional for a lower ranked player to be...
Tennis Canada’s Milos Raonic, Dancevic, and Wozniak, in action at US Open Al Dannity August 29, 2013 It’s a big day for Canadians in the singles at Flushing Meadows. Milos Raonic and Frank Dancevic will aim to progress in the men’s competition while Aleksandra Wozniak and Eugenie Bouchard are both in action in the women’s second round. Al Dannity previews a big day at the US Open. The first round went as...
Tennis Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard Eyes US Open Upset of Angelique Kerber Al Dannity August 28, 2013 After a successful start to her US Open campaign, Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard faces a huge test today as she battles #8 seed Angelique Kerber. Al Dannity breaks down the match and the other pairings to watch out for in Flushing Meadows on Wednesday. Monday’s win over Karolina Pliskova was a battle, with Eugenie Bouchard needing...
Tennis Milos Raonic Out to Crush ‘Cinderella’ Thomas Fabbiano at US Open Al Dannity August 27, 2013 Thomas Fabbiano has made it to the main draw of a grand slam for the first time ever but the Italian is up against it in the US Open. His opponent today is Canadian powerhouse Milos Raonic. Al Dannity previews Raonic’s first outing in Flushing Meadows and the best of today’s other matches. At 24...
Tennis Eugenie Bouchard Leads Quartet of Canadians in US Open Action Al Dannity August 26, 2013 Canada has two men and two women in singles action on the opening day of the US Open and Al Dannity is here to break down their match-ups. Eugenie Bouchard will look to make a big impression at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Bouchard faces a tough test against Karolina Pliskova on Court 13. The players...
Tennis Maria Sharapova cans coach Jimmy Connors after one match Frank Doyle August 16, 2013 Sometimes it only takes one date to realize it just isn’t going to work out and it’s best to cut ties right away. Same thing with superstar tennis players and their coaches. On Friday, world No. 3-ranked Maria Sharapova confirmed speculation that she had fired coach Jimmy Connors after the pairing lasted just one match...
Tennis Milos Raonic Faces Isner for Quarter Final Spot in Cincinnati Al Dannity August 15, 2013 After a comfortable straight sets win over Janko Tipsarevic, Milos Raonic faces a rarity. An opponent that’s bigger than him. Al Dannity previews Raonic’s third round clash with John Isner. The comeback always seemed inevitable. 2013 has been and up and down year for John Isner, a top 10 talent often playing like a man...