Djokovic is out of Australia – good. Play the tournament and talk about the matches for a change. In the end, he clearly miscalculated – assuming he actually had a plan. If he didn’t test positive for COVID in December, was the plan to just not play?

The issue is going to be in March when the next 2 major ATP Tour events are in California (Indian Wells) and Miami. Will the US allow a foreigner in who is admittedly not vaccinated? SU says I believe not. Otherwise, he is out until April for the clay season in Monte Carlo, Italy and Spain leading up to the French Open. He needs to decide if his career comes first, his legacy, the record for the most Grand Slams, the all-time GOAT conversation… or does he fall on his sword over not getting a vaccine that can help not only himself but others who might be compromised? That is pretty much it. I must say I am hard-pressed to understand his thought process.

Too bad for Djokovic that he doesn’t have the US Supreme Court overseeing global tennis. They are happy to have us all exposed in the workplace. But not going there…

SU liked the performance by the Buffalo Bills last night. The Pats’ defense really declined the last month out of nowhere. Josh Allen is playing with a lot of confidence but will need to go on the road next week for a tougher opponent. SU is still feeling good about its Super Bowl prediction… until I’m not.

Kevin Durant out 4 – 6 weeks with a sprained knee. Will Kyrie Irving finally make a move to help the team out? Nope, not happening.

MLB cleverly staying out of the fans’ view for the winter. Good strategy to not have anyone talking about baseball for 2022. This will no doubt help with ticket sales and fan interest as we near the start of spring training in February. Look, the reality is that the NFL is #1 – by a lot, and the NBA is gaining ground. Baseball fans are older like SU, and you need to promote the sport all year round. Brinksmanship on negotiations is not always the best option. Get a deal done and let’s talk free agency and trades.

Btw, I saw a photo of Gleyber Torres on Twitter working out on weights and he is a A LOT bigger. Remind me why that is a good thing for a 2nd baseman?