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Africa Cup of Nations play continues on Saturday in Group D with a pair of matches featuring countries in the same position. The Ivory Coast and Tunisia, which both won their openers, face off while Algeria and Togo both look to get back in the race to the knockout rounds. Although the tournament has featured a few clunkers, the overall competitiveness makes for plenty of intrigue moving forward. That...
Published: January 26, 2013
Roger Federer lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third straight year. This time it was to Andy Murray in five sets with a chance to face Novak Djokovic in the finals. The loss shows that Federer has fallen away from the younger members of tennis’ Big Four. At 31 years old, Federer is slowing down while Djokovic (25), Murray (25) and Nadal (26) are still able to maneuver...
Published: January 26, 2013
Those who witnessed Andy Murray overcome yet another mental hurdle against Roger Federer in the semifinals of the 2013 Australian Open on Friday know that the 25-year-old Scotsman has become a different player than the frustrated, undisciplined youngster of yore. That’s why it’s not out of the question that Murray will defeat Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday. But that doesn’t...
Published: January 26, 2013
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray entered the Australian Open as the favorites to reach the championship match. Six rounds and two weeks later, they proved worthy of the hype and will now battle for the season’s first Grand Slam title. Djokovic is aiming for his third straight Australian Open title, which would make him the first player of the men’s side to accomplish that feat in the Open...
Published: January 26, 2013
Maybe the final lineup did not turn out as many had hoped. With a tournament with three hot favourites—Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova—the 2013 Australian Open draw has at least turned out half as expected. Victoria Azarenka, the defending champion, will face off against the seventh seed Li Na for the title on Saturday. For both women this will be, as Grand Slam finals...
Published: January 26, 2013
Nigeria has all the talent in the world, but the side’s inconsistency throughout the years has been well documented. Despite having a wealth of star power, the Super Eagles haven’t won the Africa Cup of Nations since 1994. They’ve finished third in four of the past six Cups, showing the ability to win is there—but something is lacking. Nigeria got back Chelsea forward Victor...
Published: January 26, 2013
2013 Australian Open Women’s Final Victoria Azarenka [1] beat Li Na [6] Final score: 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Analysis: Victoria Azarenka has defended her 2012 Australian Open title by clinching the final of the 2013 Australian Open in a three-set affair against Li Na. The World No. 1 didn’t have everything go her way in this one—dropping the opening set 6-4—but...
Published: January 26, 2013
After Brandt Snedeker and K.J. Choi burst out to the lead on Thursday, a familiar face exploded on Day 2 of the 2013 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. That’s right, Tiger Woods. Woods posted one of the better scores on Friday to take sole possession of the lead through two rounds. Meanwhile, Snedeker and Choi fell down the leaderboard, while other golfers sprang into contention. Here’s...
Published: January 25, 2013
The African Cup of Nations is well underway as the group tables are starting to take shape. While there has been plenty of excitement, many teams have struggled to separate themselves from opponents. Eight out of the 14 matches played so far have ended in draws. These teams have impressed by getting points, showing potential or playing behind their expectations. Ghana The Blackstars...
Published: January 25, 2013
Tiger Woods hinted early on at Torrey Pines that he would be dominating the field at the 2013 Farmers Insurance Open. It’s been a wet affair from La Jolla, California, but Woods has managed to show a brilliant flash of his classic form. I know, we have seen and heard this all before. Whether this translates into four days of dominance is something entirely different. Knowing...