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The 2013 Australian Open will still be played, but it just won’t be the same without Rafael Nadal As one of the members of the Big Three, which also include Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, Nadal is always one of the best and most exciting players to watch. But we may not see much of him this year. Nadal has been plagued by injuries for months, dating back to when he missed the US Open...
Published: January 14, 2013
Rory McIlroy has been pinned by Nike as the heir-apparent to Tiger Woods as the face of their golf branding. According to USA Today, Nike signed McIlroy to a deal worth around $200-250 million over the course of 10 years. Despite the lucrative deal and the amount of money Nike will put into advertising with McIlroy, the pairing won’t be able to reach the same level of success that the company...
Published: January 14, 2013
This could truly be an unforgettable year for the PGA. The pool of talented players with a legitimate shot to notch tournament wins is deeper than ever, but more importantly than that, the sport’s two dominant figures are both primed to give us a huge year. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy and No. 2 Tiger Woods are both healthy, grooved and ready to roll. Not surprisingly, this fact has not been lost...
Published: January 14, 2013
As a young boy, when Formula racing comes onto your radar, you marvel at the speed and tenacity of those behind the wheel. Very rarely at such a tender age do you understand the long hours and commitment required from the masses of talent behind the scenes. You have little knowledge that those people are the stars who create the spectacle. When you are finding your feet at this...
Published: January 14, 2013
Nike now enjoys the endorsement of the past and the future of professional golf, bringing Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy together for one star-studded commercial USA Today reports that McIlroy is joining the proud family of athletes who continue to make Nike one of the biggest worldwide brands. In this case, he joins arguably the best and the most recognizable golfer in the world. According to...
Published: January 14, 2013
Being one of the youngest and most bankable athletes in sports certainly has its advantages. Rory McIlroy, the top-ranked golfer in the world, found that out when he signed a huge sponsorship deal with Nike. According to a report from The Guardian, McIlroy’s deal with Nike is for 10 years and will pay him up to £150m, depending on how often he wins. McIlroy was quoted...
Published: January 14, 2013
The thrilling battle between rookies Russell Henley and Scott Langley concluded when Henley outlasted his fellow American to win the 2013 Sony Open. Golf Digest took note of Henley’s historic performance in Hawaii: Russell Henley just won the Sony Open and recorded the lowest 72-hole total by a rookie in PGA Tour history. Take THAT, rookie nerves. — Golf Digest (@GolfDigestMag) January...
Published: January 14, 2013
It’s not like there are a busload of capable candidates for the position of captain of Europe’s Ryder Cup team. As a matter of fact, all of the qualified candidates would make an attractive foursome on any golf course. There will be a meeting of the European tour’s tournament committee in Abu Dhabi Tuesday to discuss who will succeed Jose Maria Olazabal as captain. Here’s a...
Published: January 14, 2013
When Juan Agudelo burst onto the United States Men’s National Team scene shortly after the 2010 World Cup, the hype machine, as it typically does, kicked into full gear. On November 17, 2010, just six days shy of his 18th birthday, Juan Agudelo entered the U.S.-South Africa friendly in Cape Town in the 61st minute with the score tied 0-0. In the 85th minute, off a gorgeous assist from fellow...
Published: January 13, 2013
With most of the European leagues still on winter hiatus, the bulk of this weekend’s action for Americans playing abroad was focused on England and Mexico. With the United States Men’s National Team in its annual January camp right now and the first hexagonal World Cup qualifier only 24 days away, it’s important for every American to be putting their best foot forward with their club...