Fred Couples, Phil Mickelson and 13 Others Who Learned to Love Riviera CC

There are horses for courses.  And there’s also something about liking a course better after you win.  For a handful of PGA Tour players over the last 90 or so years, Riviera Country Club—host of this week’s Northern Trust Open—has become a favorite track even if it is an acquired taste. Those who have won are often winners of majors or other significant tournaments. ... 

Roger Federer Crashes Out at Rotterdam Open: Post-Match Breakdown and Interviews

The eerie silence of the crowd in center court at the Ahoy Rotterdam sporting arena would have made it clear even to the least tennis-saavy spectator that something entirely unexpected was happening.  Underdog Julien Benneteau was in the process of claiming revenge for his epic 2012 Wimbledon defeat to one of the world’s best in Roger Federer. World No. 2 and 17-time Grand Slam champion... 

Which 2013 Major Is Tiger Woods Most Capable of Winning?

Let’s get one thing straight from the start: Tiger Woods is capable of winning any of the four majors in 2013. He’s also capable of not winning any of them. Now, having gotten that out of the way, the one he’s most capable of winning is the Masters, at least according to the masses. Since missing the cut in 1996 as an amateur, Woods has finished in the top 10 a dozen times. 10 of... 

Northern Trust Open 2013: Bill Haas, Others Poised for Success at Riviera

After a thrilling event last year, the 2013 Northern Trust Open has big shoes to fill. Luckily for the field, Brandt Snedeker is the hottest golfer in the world and has taken the event off to rest his sore ribs. Hopefully the $14+ million he has won since September is enough to allow him to rest easy at night. The roughly 7,300-yard course isn’t particularly long, but players will have the ability... 

5 Ivorians to Replace the Golden Generation

One of the key narratives to emerge from the 2013 Cup of Nations was the deterioration and the capitulation of the Ivory Coast and their much-heralded Golden Generation. The team has been afforded a decade of opportunities to right the injustices and inelegant exits of tournaments past, but have failed at every attempt…their latest elimination coming at the hands of eventual champions Nigeria. With... 

Serena Williams Will Become Oldest Top-Ranked Woman Ever After Qatar Open

Already considered by many to be the world’s best women’s tennis player, Serena Williams will now have the ranking to back up that lofty claim. According to the WTA‘s official Twitter feed, Williams will regain the world No. 1 ranking following this week’s Qatar Open following her defeat of Petra Kvitova on Friday: Though Williams regaining the No. 1 ranking would not... 

Women’s Tennis: Why Victoria Azarenka Still Has Something to Prove

After playing in one of the most topsy-turvy Grand Slam finals in women’s tennis history, Victoria Azarenka asserted herself as the top player in the world—right?  The highlights would say otherwise, as Azarenka struggled to keep pace with the aggressive Li Na while simultaneously trying to win over the hostile Aussie crowd. The injuries sustained by Li in the second and third... 

6 Teenage Africans Tipped for Big Things

The Africa Cup of Nations is over for another two years, but time does not stand still for football on the continent with another generation of players looking to ensure that they will write their name into the annals of history. While the continent have yet to produce its first team capable of challenging for a world title, it has produced many players of true global standing. In fact, nearly every... 

Men’s Tennis: Who’s Currently Better Between Roger Federer or Andy Murray?

Rafael’s Nadal seven-month absence from the game of tennis mostly benefited two people: Roger Federer and Andy Murray. Before Wimbledon 2012, Nadal and Novak Djokovic had split the past nine majors, with Nadal winning five of them. However, when Nadal bowed out of Wimbledon with an absolutely stunning second-round loss to then-World No. 100 Lukas Rosol, the window of opportunity opened wider... 

Champions Tour Holds Ace Group Classic in Naples Florida

The Champions Tour moves up the west coast of Florida to Naples for the Ace Group Classic. The golfers won’t be able to enjoy the swaying palm trees, rolling surf and beautiful beaches along the Gulf Coast, but they may get in a side trip to the excellent restaurants along 5th Avenue. Rocco Mediate got off to a fantastic start by winning his Champions Tour debut at the Allianz Championship last... 

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