Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods: Who Has the Upper Hand at the British Open

It’s difficult to establish what player has the upper hand as we move into the second round of the British Open, held at the Old Course at St. Andrews. Wind and firmness are often the protective elements of a links course, but they weren’t crucial factors in the opening round, effectively yielding many birdies and low scores. 21-year-old Rory McIlroy nearly shattered a major championship... 

2010 U.S. Open Preview: Fernando Verdasco Will Be Dark Horse

Spain will continue to dominate—not just the world of soccer—but also tennis. Specifically, a final featuring Spaniard Fernando Verdasco and fellow countryman Rafael Nadal is not out of the question (barring pairings that don’t allow for the possibility). Tomas Berdych and Nadal have been the hottest players in tennis. Novak Djokovic is always an unpredictable and combustible combination... 

British Open 2010 Leaderboard: Gauging Top 10 Contenders After Round One

St. Andrews has been generous to the British Open golfers so far, and its favorable weather has also contributed to a ton of players who can make a run for the championship. It is hard enough to predict a golf winner, so with so much golf remaining, this task is not made much easier after only one round. But it is never too early to take a look at who has the edge in taking home the championship at... 

British Open 2010: St. Andrews–Golf’s Green Monster

The greens look like mountain ranges. The fairways have as many mounds as they do craters. The weather is as predictable as John Daly’s golf attire. Both delightful and debilitating, the Old Course at St. Andrews never ceases to deliver as many sighs of disbelief as it does sighs of relief. Without a breath of wind, an ominous fog rolled through the Scottish track as the morning’s competitors... 

Outplaying History: Tiger Woods, John Daly Battling More Than St. Andrews

  Many have speculated this year’s British Open could be the tournament where Tiger Woods is finally able to make his comeback in the golfing world with an overall win. Since his off-the-green issues surrounding numerous mistresses, Woods has been all but present in golf this year.  The world’s No. 1 golfer has competed in six tournaments, and although he’s finished in... 

British Open Round One: Surprise Stories Atop Leaderboard

Scots have said that with one round of golf at the Old Course at St. Andrews a player can experience all four seasons of weather. They weren’t lying. The opening round of the British Open Championship featured everything from a light breeze to roaring rains to a gorgeous rainbow strewn across a crystal, blue sky. But it wasn’t just the diversity of weather that surprised golfers and... 

British Open 2010: Can John Daly and Tiger Woods Stage the Ultimate Battle?

John Daly’s come-out-of-nowhere blistering six-under par 66 in Round One at the British Open is a made-for-TV storyline. Just lurking in his shadow is Tiger Woods, only one stroke behind Daly. So, it raises one interesting possibility: What if two of golf’s most embattled players square off for an epic duel over the course of the weekend? What could be better for the sport? Tiger has gotten... 

Formula One 2010: The Trouble of a Tough Teammate

A point of interest at the start of every season is how fresh blood will fare in the cut and thrust of Formula One. 2010 has blessed us with no fewer than five fresh faces, as well as two other drivers who had not yet completed a full season in motorsport’s pinnacle. It has been far from an easy ride. No rookie has been given a top-notch car that Lewis Hamilton landed in back in 2007, and they... 

Hooters Alive and Well at British Open: John Daly Near Top Plus Fantasy Updates

I just knew there would be a headline grabber from the first round of the British Open. Sure enough, I woke up to John Daly being the Open leader after day one. Is my Tiger Woods/John Daly reality show coming together before my very eyes? Let’s glance at the leader board and look for my powerhouse foursome for the Open: Woods, Lee Westwood, Retief Goosen, and Justin Rose. Rory McElroy is your... 

British Open 2010: John Daly Proving Doubters Wrong

  All of the focus at the British Open has been on Tiger Woods trying to make his comeback from his recent off-the-course problems, but perhaps that focus should be shifted to a new person: John Daly. Yes, you read that right: Daly is the name everyone is talking about after Round One at St. Andrews.  Tiger had an impressive Round One performance, with a five-under-par 67. But when he entered... 

« Previous Page — Next Page »

Latest News

• Former England Manager Graham Taylor Dies at Age 72
• Bruce Arena Names USMNT January Camp Invitees
• Karamoko Dembele Makes England U15s Debut After Playing for Scotland in November
• USMNT Watch: Bobby Wood Nets 1st Bundesliga Goal Since September
• Rugby Player Bruno Andres Doglioli Banned 3 Years for Tackling Female Referee