Luiz Felipe Scolari: Immense Pressure Sets New Brazil Manager Up to Fail

Luiz Felipe Scolari led the Brazilian national team to a World Cup title in 2002. Anything short of the same result in his second stint leading one of the world’s most talented squads will be considered a failure, which sets him up to fail. The Associated Press reports (h/t ESPN.com) Scolari, sometimes known by his affectionate nickname, “Big Phil,” will officially be given the reins... 

Rafael Nadal: Is a Warm-Up Tournament Needed Before the Australian Open?

The 11-time Grand Slam champion isn’t satisfying inquiring minds regarding his recovery process, only saying:  “With a week of training, no miracles or timetables, I am working to return to being the same as I was before the injury and am sure that we are going to make it.” The 26-year-old Rafa is cool, calm and collected in his road back to the top because he has been... 

Why Golf’s Anchoring Putters Ban Won’t Be a Big Adjustment for Pros

Those playing professional golf at the highest level are doing so because they have more talent than anyone else playing the sport. But there’s more to making a living on the PGA or European Tour than having more God-given talent than the next guy. Sure, they can hit the ball further, make the ball do what they want on command and have high golf IQs. But they are also more creative and innovative... 

Roger Federer’s 2012 Season Makes Weak Era Argument a Moot Point

Many sports critics regard Roger Federer as the greatest player to ever grace the sport of tennis. At the same time, there are some fans of the sport that constantly do their best to undermine Federer’s accomplishment. One of the most popular ways to do so, seems to be by creating the argument that Roger Federer obtained all the accolades he did because he played in a weak era of tennis. That... 

Rafael Nadal: How Long Absence Will Impact His Australian Open Chances

Spanish tennis sensation Rafael Nadal’s five-month absence from tennis will affect his chances of advancing deep into this year’s Australian Open. NDTV Sports is reporting that Nadal has vowed to play in the Australian Open, which begins in January, after spending five months rehabbing his knee injury. Tennis is arguably the toughest sport to come back from injury and the Australian Open... 

Roger Federer Must Win Australian Open to Prevent Major Downfall in 2013

Roger Federer wants to be the world’s No. 1-ranked player again, and he’s willing to play a full schedule to regain his spot atop the world rankings, per The Independent. That full schedule will begin at the Australian Open in January. Federer needs to win this tournament to get his year started on a winning note and to avoid falling in the rankings. Federer had ascended to No. 1 on July... 

Why the Anchor Putting Ban Will Hurt Casual Golfers More Than Pros

The United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews formally proposed Wednesday to ban anchor putting starting January 1, 2016. While their logic of keeping all the clubs in the bag as free-swinging is noble, they are fixing a problem that simply does not exist and it affects you. Why? The USGA and R&A create the rules that we all play by. The rule book you... 

Luiz Felipe Scolari: Big Phil Reportedly Will Be Brazil’s New Manager

Luiz Felipe Scolari, who led Brazil to a World Cup triumph in 2002, is slated to take control of the national team again, according to ESPN.  Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to become the next Brazil manager, according to reports. — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 28, 2012 UPDATE: Thursday, Nov. 29 at 8:10 a.m. ET by Tim Daniels ESPN reports Brazil’s choice of Scolari has now been confirmed.... 

The USGA and R&A Announce Proposed Rule Change 14-1b

To belly or not to belly has been a concern of the golfing world. Mike Davis, executive director of the USGA and Peter Dawson, chief executive of the P&A, held a joint teleconference this morning to announce the proposed rule change 14-1b. To read as follows:   14-1b Anchoring the Club In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either “directly” or by use of an “anchor... 

Lionel Messi: How Argentina Have Finally Unlocked His Potential

Lionel Messi has won nearly every individual award in the game over the past few seasons. But until recently, he was still the target for much criticism in Argentina, having failed to translate his club form into success in the international arena. Now captaining his country, Messi has done everything in his power to prove the critics wrong. A sensational return of 12 goals in nine international games... 

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