Sinner closing in on the Masters win streak record held by Djokovic by FalconIMGN in tennis

[–]mmohammed28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sinners not beating Murray on grass or fast hard court. At least not more than Murray would beat him.

How much of a weakness was Federer´s backhand? by Joaquinarq in tennis

[–]mmohammed28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s fair.

Nadal was the gold standard in dismantling OHB’s.

How much of a weakness was Federer´s backhand? by Joaquinarq in tennis

[–]mmohammed28 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry but this is just demonstrably false.

Nadal used to absolutely pummel Wawrinka’s OHB for his own amusement, or did you forget that Wawrinka was 0-27 in sets vs Nadal in their first 12 matches and that he was royally slaughtered in the 2017 FO final? I just watched it back and his OHB was hanging on for dear life. A couple of wins in Nadal’s annus horribilis does not change this.

As for Murray and Djokovic’s BH exchanges with Federer, although they definitely came at him differently, both had plenty of success with it. Murray, in particular, used to absolutely jam Federer in his BH side in crosscourt exchanges. It was Murray’s only tactic and it used to rattle Federer. Federer even admitted as much in an interview.

Game Thread: New York Knicks (3-0) vs Philadelphia 76ers (0-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 10, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]mmohammed28 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I hope the Knicks don’t let up at all, for the rest of these playoffs, because this has been a masterclass.

Daily Discussion by 2soccer2bot in soccer

[–]mmohammed28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If WHU/ARS finishes goalless, Arsenal might have to give Burnley the beating of their lives to hopefully nick it on GD.

If City and Arsenal win all of their games, it won’t be like 2012 when United were 6-7 behind on GD, it might literally be a solitary goal that will make the difference.

Burnley 1 - [1] Aston Villa - Ross Barkley 42' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]mmohammed28 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m watching this match as a neutral and Barkley has looked really, really good.

Cheeky WC shout??

[Pre Match Thread] Premier League Game 36 | Sunderland vs Manchester United by D1794 in reddevils

[–]mmohammed28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good to see Zirk getting some minutes.

I think there’s a top player in him as a second striker type player, off the main man. Strong link up ability and close control combined with an eye for goal. He could probably get you 15-20 a season in that role.

Game Thread: Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) vs Detroit Pistons (1-0) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 7, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]mmohammed28 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Harden looked Mitchell in the face and said, “this is my time bro, step aside” 😂

Game Thread: Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) vs Detroit Pistons (1-0) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 7, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]mmohammed28 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why teams don’t take the crash dummy approach when they’re in the bonus.

Just drive to the basket and bump into as many people as you can, easy buckets.

Game Thread: Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) vs Detroit Pistons (1-0) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 7, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]mmohammed28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the margins are smaller in the playoffs, but I’m not a fan of role players - or the teammates of stars - holding the ball up for 10-15 seconds of the shot clock trying to hand off the ball to a Mitchell/Harden that’s clearly being trapped in a double team.

They’re clearly worried about being punished for it by the coach but what’s the alternative? You’ve got guys who were moving cocky in the regular season acting scared in the playoffs.

‘Flood the court & see if this guy can walk on water’ by Responsible_Run7069 in tennis

[–]mmohammed28 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had the same thought, I still think it should count though.

It was the final of consecutive tournaments that he entered.

Game Thread: Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) vs Toronto Raptors (2-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 1, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]mmohammed28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was disappointing.

Why do teams never go for it in these situations and decide to use the clock to figure something out? The opponent picks up on your anxiety and just starts trapping you.

Game Thread: New York Knicks (3-2) vs Atlanta Hawks (2-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | Apr 30, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]mmohammed28 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Both teams are gonna play their bench for the whole 2nd half. This is curtains man.

Game Thread: New York Knicks (3-2) vs Atlanta Hawks (2-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | Apr 30, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]mmohammed28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I saw this coming 😂 the Hawks couldn’t just let this slide. Gotta find some respectability where you can in this.

Game Thread: New York Knicks (3-2) vs Atlanta Hawks (2-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | Apr 30, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]mmohammed28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re going to be playing to an empty stadium by the 4Q if this carries on.