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Ryder Cup teammates Peter Hanson and Rory McIlroy are duking it out for the top spot at the 2012 BMW Masters at Lake Malaren Golf Club in Shanghai. McIlroy improved on his opening-round performance, nailing seven birdies on his way to shooting a 65 on the day, finishing the day 12-under par. While the top-ranked golfer in the world finds himself trailing Hanson, the only member of the...
Published: October 26, 2012
The CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is headlined by some of the PGA Tour’s best, but the top of the leaderboard predominantly consists of players relatively less familiar with the winner’s circle. In firing his second consecutive round of seven-under 64, Robert Garrigus has built a two-shot advantage after Day 2 of the PGA-Asian Tour co-sanctioned event. Some man named Tiger Woods...
Published: October 26, 2012
Tiger Woods did enough in the second round of the CIMB Classic to put himself in contention heading into the weekend. He posted a four-under round of 67 and now stands at nine-under overall, five strokes behind leader Robert Garrigus in a tie for fifth. Strong performances on the first two days have been a common theme for Woods throughout the season. Backing them up with equally good play on the weekend...
Published: October 26, 2012
It’s hard to imagine a professional golfer who won three times in 2012, won $6.1 million dollars and climbed from No. 23 in the World Golf Rankings at the beginning of the season to No. 2 at the end is in search of his mojo or swagger. But, indeed, Tiger Woods will head into the 2013 season in such a state. Yes, his win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard broke a two and...
Published: October 26, 2012
Roger Federer is the last great attacking tennis player of his time. He is the link from the early Open Era’s classic attack game to the modern era’s more defensive baseline bashing. Tennis is not immune to time’s constant changes. It ushers in new versions of technology, conditions and athletes. What was once a champion’s standard for success can fade to obsolescence, leaving...
Published: October 26, 2012
At the CIMB tournament in Malaysia, Tiger Woods talked records: the ones he has and the ones he is chasing. He had a surprising perspective on stalking golf history and repeated what he has said in the past about what winning a major does in any year. He also discussed the state of his game compared to other professional golfers. “I certainly want to win golf tournaments. I certainly...
Published: October 26, 2012
Three days of the 2012 WTA Championships are in the books, with only one day left in round-robin play before the semifinals and finals this weekend. Half of the semifinalist field is already set. Serena Williams is the winner of the Red Group, having gone 3-0 in round-robin play, and she will face the runner-up of the White Group. Maria Sharapova is the winner of the White Group, as she is 2-0 in round-robin...
Published: October 25, 2012
It was announced yesterday that the United States will be hosting the centennial version of the Copa America in 2016. The competition will be officially called the “Copa America Centenario” and will involve 16 teams, all 10 South American nations along with the United States, Mexico and four other CONCACAF nations. It is important to state that the tournament will not be played in place...
Published: October 25, 2012
Tiger Woods and the word “contention” have gone hand-in-hand in 2012. Now, he is on the prowl again, this time at the CIMB Asia-Pacific Classic in Kuala Lampur. Woods currently trails American Troy Matteson by three shots on a crowded leaderboard after the first round. A win on what appears to be a very easy course at The Mines resort would give Woods additional momentum heading into...
Published: October 25, 2012
Juan Carlos Ferrero played the last singles match of his career Tuesday, losing to friend Nicolas Almagro at the Valencia Open with the scoreline 7-5, 6-3. Ferrero, best known for his lone Grand Slam title at the 2003 French Open, decided to end his 14-year career at a tournament close to where he resides. In a way, it was a full circle for Ferrero, ending where his career took off, winning...