by jonathannadler | Jan 12, 2018 | Jonathan Nadler, Philadelphia
There was a time when the Philadelphia Eagles were considered to be the favorite to win the Super Bowl, but that all changed when quarterback Carson Wentz got injured against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14. The team still finished with the best record in the NFL, but...
by jonathannadler | Oct 3, 2017 | Jonathan Nadler, Tennis
The struggle for women’s rights was marked by several high points, but few could be considered as pivotal as a sporting event that took place in September 1973. This exhibition tennis match between the legendary Bobby Riggs and women’s champion Billie Jean...
by jonathannadler | Jan 15, 2014 | Jonathan Nadler
This article is a summary of, “How Tennis Is Becoming More Like NASCAR,” written by Merlisa Lawrence Corbett. To read the full article, click here. On the surface, professional tennis and NASCAR could not seem more different. Tennis requires a player, a racquet and a...
by jonathannadler | Oct 17, 2013 | Jonathan Nadler
While there is some debate as to the origins of tennis, historians generally concur that the crude origins of tennis took place in northern France during the 12th century. Back then, the ball was struck with the palm of the hand and called, “jeu de...
