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The golf world was given a choice a few years ago after Tiger Woods ill-timed run in with the world’s most famous fire hydrant: focus solely on the golfer and remain supportive or focus on the flawed man and root against him. Either way, the television networks stood to benefit as Tiger Woods turned into a golfing version of the Batman villain Two Face. Loyalists would watch to see him...
Published: June 20, 2012
For the ninth time in its illustrious history, the British Open Championship is returning in 2016 to Royal Troon on the Southwestern coast of Scotland, as reported in Sport24. Played normally at a par of 71 and only 7,150 yards long, Royal Troon hosted its first Open Championship in 1923 and has been part of the rotation since 1950. Todd Hamilton defeated Ernie Els in a playoff the last time the Open...
Published: June 20, 2012
Old guys get too much attention. While all the cameras were on Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the 2012 U.S. Open, a handful of young guns emerged. Here are the golfers who had success this past weekend and won’t go away anytime soon. 4. Webb Simpson Okay, the U.S. Open champion isn’t exactly “emerging.” He was one of the best players in the world before his victory. But still,...
Published: June 20, 2012
With Webb Simpson capturing the US Open, American golfers have been victorious at the last three major championships. This followed a stretch of six majors that were won by international players. With the British Open less than one month away, the Americans will look to continue their streak. However, it will not be easy as four of the last five British Opens have been won by international...
Published: June 20, 2012
Webb Simpson will return to the course four days after winning the US Open to headline the Travelers Championship. Although the tournament isn’t on the same level as last week’s major, it’s still one of the key cogs on the PGA Tour schedule. The TPC at River Highlands course will also provide players with a stark contrast to the Olympic Club. Whereas Simpson won at the Lake Course...
Published: June 20, 2012
After a couple days to ponder exactly what happened to Tiger Woods over the weekend at the 2012 US Open, I’m still struggling to get a handle on the moment. It looked like Tiger’s tournament to do with as he pleased after opening rounds of 69 and 70 found him very comfortably tied for the lead at one-under par. He was hitting a lot of fairways and greens—not exactly like the “old”...
Published: June 20, 2012
Take that purists. England have won their group and are through to the quarterfinals of Euro 2012. It wasn’t pretty. Theirs was not the way of the tiki-taka. England’s possession and passing numbers will not be drooled over like those of the beloved Barcelona and their impressionists, Spain. And you won’t see England’s first three games being eulogized for their elegant beauty. Alright,...
Published: June 19, 2012
As the controversy rages, the Three Lions fight on. England defeated Ukraine 1-0 on Tuesday in both teams’ Group D finale at Euro 2012. Wayne Rooney scored the winner in the second half of his first match back in the lineup following a two-match suspension. But that’s not what anyone will want to talk about. After England 1, Ukraine 0, world football will endure yet another goal-line-technology...
Published: June 19, 2012
Despite his No. 2 world ranking, Rafael Nadal will win gold in men’s singles tennis at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Nadal is the defending Olympic champion in this event. He outplayed current No. 1 player Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 before defeating Chilean Fernando Gonzalez in three straight sets to win gold in Beijing. Nadal last met Djokovic at the 2012 French Open...
Published: June 19, 2012
With the conclusion of Group D on Tuesday, the Quarterfinals for UEFA Euro 2012 are set. Eight teams remain and there are some absolutely mouthwatering match-ups. One of these features Group C winner Spain and Group D runner-up France. Spain took their time securing the top spot in Group C. It took them until the 88th minute of their match on Monday against Croatia, when Jesus Navas blasted a shot...