Tiger Woods to Play in Tavistock Cup, Palmer Invitational and the Masters

When last we saw Tiger Woods, he was driving away from the WGC-Cadillac in his black Mercedes after withdrawing on Doral’s 12th hole during Sunday’s final round. He had a tightening of his left Achilles tendon that made it impossible to walk and play.  With his history of leg, knee, and Achilles problems, he decided to withdraw and seek medical attention. Evidently, the Achilles healed... 

Indian Wells 2012: What the Tournament Has Shown About American Tennis so Far

Since 2003, American tennis fans have experienced a long and seemingly insatiable Grand Slam title drought. Andy Roddick won the U.S. Open that year, and never won another. To make matters worse, nobody has been there to take his spot as a strong Slam contender. Having said that, it is starting to seem like things could be turning around for the United States, as play in the first five rounds of the... 

Why Tiger Woods Must Lay Low to Guarantee Full Health at the Masters

We should not be seeing Tiger Woods in a competitive round of golf until the Masters. That is the caution that Woods must use. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be happening.  According to ESPN (per an Interview with ABC’s Good Morning America), Woods plans on playing at Bay Hill.  Woods withdrew from the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral on the 12th hole Sunday... 

PGA Tour: 6 Players to Watch at the Transitions

Ernie Els is trying to put up some high finishes and get into the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to qualify for the Masters.  Els has three major championship trophies and Hall of Fame credentials, but would really like to add a Green Jacket to his closet.  He is currently at No. 68 on the OWGR and has to move inside the top 50 to become eligible for an invitation to Augusta. Ernie... 

F1 Australian Grand Prix: 6 Things We Learned from Friday Practice

After what seemed like years, the 2012 Formula 1 season finally got under way at Albert Park, Melbourne.  This was the first chance we were going to get to see all 24 cars on the track together, and hopefully gain some idea of how quick the cars truly were. So naturally, the track was wet. Fortunately it was from rain before the session, not during, but it took almost an hour for the circuit to... 

USMNT: Top 10 Tweets of the Week (Vol. 2)

What do you do when you’re young, gifted and famous? You open a Twitter account and tell the world your business, of course. Musicians, actors or athletes, everyone needs to let off a little steam now and then. For those of us who cover U.S. soccer, we’re just happy that so many of the players choose to do it so publicly. Welcome to Vol. 2 of the Top 10 Tweets of the Week from the player... 

Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic: 7 Keys to Building an All-Time Great Rivalry

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are ranked as the top two players in tennis, and they have set an impressive standard of winning with their championship play and passionate personalities. Many fans would already rate this as one of the all-time great rivalries in tennis history, and it may just be getting started. However, the best laid expectations of players and fans will often go awry. A rivalry... 

FIFA Ban South Korean Player Choi Sung-Kuk for Match-Fixing

FIFA has handed down a lifetime ban against South Korean international Choi Sung-Kuk for his part in a match-fixing scandal that has rocked the K-League. Choi is one of dozens of former and current players who were indicted last year in connection with the investigation. The allegations stated that players accepted bribes from criminal gambling rings to manipulate game outcomes. Choi had already been... 

Ben Hogan’s Limited Schedule Is Not the Answer for Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods appears to no longer be capable of playing anything close to a full schedule.  He has had significant injury problems in four of his last five seasons.   In 2008, he had surgery for a torn ACL in his left knee following the US Open.  In 2010, he had to withdraw from the Players Championship with a neck injury.  Last season he missed the US and British Open with an Achilles... 

ATP Tour: David Ferrer and the 6 Most Underrated Tennis Talents

A tennis player can be underrated for a few different reasons. First of all, let’s agree that only good players can be underrated. Despite having achieved success, these players seem not to receive their deserved recognition and place in the spotlight. The lack of a flashy personality and the desire to keep a low profile on and off the court seems to be the main reason why a player ends up being... 

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