Rafael Nadal: Tennis Star’s Australian Open Absence Is Major Blow to First Major

Grand Slam tennis tournaments aren’t the same without Rafael Nadal. Last season’s U.S. Open wasn’t as exciting without his trademark intensity, and the Australian Open, the first major of 2013, won’t be able to replace his presence, either. Nadal announced he would be forced to miss the marquee event due to a stomach virus, which brought his knee rehab to a screeching halt.... 

Rafael Nadal Withdraws from Australian Open

Rafael Nadal has reportedly withdrawn from the Australian Open, which marks yet another bump in the road in the 11-time Grand Slam winner’s return to the court. EuroSport.com‘s official Twitter page broke the distressing news on Friday: BREAKING: Rafael Nadal will miss the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament because of illness — Eurosport.com EN (@EurosportCom_EN) December 28,... 

Does Bubba Watson Have the Consistency to Remain a Top Player?

Bubba Watson took a huge step up the golf ladder last year when he won the Masters. The huge-hitting Watson has always been his own man. He is a self-taught player with a huge wingspan and an even bigger swing. Watson was the player who could launch the longest drive on the tour, but after busting one 330 yards down the middle and putting himself in position for an eagle or short birdie, he would blow... 

Winners and Losers in Golf in 2012

This past year was a wild one for the game of golf. There were plenty of success stories, but the links also saw an equal number of disappointments.  Naturally, we’re going to chronicle these winners and losers. It’s impossible to tap into the minds of PGA Tour pros, but we’ll do our best to try. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

2012 Tennis: 7 Players Who Said Goodbye

While 2012 was remarkable in terms of the performances by the top players on both the ATP and WTA Tour, the fans also witnessed few high-profile players who left the Tour. The Tour has become a very high-pressure environment where players have to be on the top not only in their physical aspects, but also in mental strength. It is therefore no wonder that retirement ages are reducing and players who... 

The 10 Most Memorable Images of Tennis in 2012

2012 was a big year for tennis. We had Andy Murray‘s breakthrough Grand Slam victory at the U.S. Open, and Roger Federer‘s continued success at Wimbledon and in men’s tennis. In the women’s game, we saw the recovery and dominance of American legend Serena Williams as well as the brilliance of world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka.  We were thrilled and entertained completely by... 

The 5 Golfers Poised to Make a Career Leap in 2013

Among the thousands of pros who tee’d it up this season, there were five golfers who showed talent and resolve that portends success in 2013. Golf is such a fickle sport. One week you may have an unshakable rhythm, making birdies effortlessly, and the next week you’re lucky to be saving pars and bogeys as you grind through 18 grueling holes. What distinguishes this group is not necessarily... 

Predicting the Starting XI for England at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

Currently second place in a competitive Group H, there is no guarantee that England will even be at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with over half of their qualifiers still to play. Wins over Moldova and San Marino were simple enough, but the 1-1 draws with Ukraine and Poland were more telling—both of the difficulties presented by the opposition in this group and the challenges facing manager Roy... 

Why Caroline Wozniacki Will Win Her First Major in 2013

When Caroline Wozniacki was enjoying her long reign as world No. 1 in 2011 there was always one blot on her copybook, one asterisk next to her career. She had yet to win one of the Grand Slam tournaments. The closest she has come was an appearance in the final of the US Open in 2009 and a run to the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2011. Since losing her place at the top of the tree it would be... 

I Went to Ireland for the Day…

I escaped to Ireland for a day. With a Guinness in hand, I celebrated the recent Ireland Invasion of world professional golf, with Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy, now all major champions and future World Golf Hall of Fame members. They were inimitable hosts for my visit. Fly to Ireland for a day? Join me for a penetrating day of golf exploration in Ireland without... 

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