Pebble Beach Pro Am 2013: Dustin Johnson Is Golfer to Watch over Weekend

Pebble Beach Golf Links might as well be renamed after Phil Mickelson due to his dominance on these courses. Lefty has won the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am four times, has two third place finishes and even has the course record on Spyglass Hill, one of the courses played in the pro-am. To top it off, he is the all-time money leader in the event as well. While obviously the overwhelming favorite,... 

Why Tiger Woods Can’t Afford to Not Win a Major in 2013

The 2012 golf season was a step in the right direction for Tiger Woods. After three straight years of watching his golf game fall apart, Woods started to recapture the form that made him a golf sensation. Woods won three PGA tournaments last year and finished second on the money-earning list behind Rory McIlroy. It was a solid comeback season and everyone in golf recognized that Woods was moving in... 

Nigeria vs. Burkina Faso: The Men Who Hold the AFCON in Their Hands

After two dramatic, engrossing semis, Africa awaits an unlikely final between Nigeria and Burkina Faso. The winner will take the continent’s highest prize, whilst defeat means the end of the road and regret that may last a lifetime. Few saw Stephen Keshi’s young Nigerian side as potential finalists, while even fewer will have envisaged Paul Put’s Burkina Faso team making it all the... 

Condoleezza Rice Drops ‘Roll Tide’ at Pebble Beach, Golf Shot Hits Fan in Head

Golf can humble anyone, no matter how accomplished they are. Just ask Condoleezza Rice, who managed to plunk a spectator in the head at Pebble Beach. Welcome to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, where the golf is mediocre and the laughs are plentiful, mostly from the antics of one Bill Murray. The New York Times reports Rice, the former Secretary of State, tossed out a “Roll... 

Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Mikel Will Take over Sunday’s Final

The Cinderella story continues, as Burkina Faso knocked off an extremely over-matched Ghana squad with a shootout victory in the semifinals. In the African Nations Cup final on Sunday, they will face Nigeria, a team coming off a few upsets of its own, including a win over Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals. Both countries have been playing outstanding football, but one player will be key to his team’s... 

Rafael Nadal Displaying Championship Form in First Tournament of 2013

Rafael Nadal won his first match back since injury. That win in his first tournament of 2013 shows that he’s back in championship form. At the VTR Open in Chile, Nadal beat Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-2. It was a great start after missing seven months due to a knee injury, having been absent for the 2012 U.S. Open and the Australian Open.  For all his accomplishments, it’s hard to... 

South America Friendly Wrap: Argentina and Ecuador Impress

Messi steals the limelight in Argentina win Argentina would appear to very much be a team on the rise. A 3-2 away win in Sweden was the least they deserved for a performance that exuded confidence and energy, with a last minute Rasmus Elm goal offering Sweden a particularly kind gloss to the scoreline. Once more, it was Messi that grabbed the headlines. The Barcelona man may have remained goalless,... 

Africa Cup of Nations 2013 TV Schedule: Date and Live Stream for AFCON Final

In 2012, Nigeria didn’t qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and Burkina Faso was eliminated in the group stage without securing a single point. In 2013, the two countries are prepared to battle for the tournament championship. It’s the second meeting of the event between the two sides. In Group C play, Emmanuel Emenike gave the Super Eagles a first-half lead that they held until the dying... 

Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Key Players in Nigeria vs. Burkina Faso AFCON Final

Nigeria and Burkina Faso are both worthy of their spots in the Africa Cup of Nations final. The Super Eagles eliminated the Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals. The Stallions stunned Ghana in the semifinals. Those were the two nations expected to reach the championship match. Instead, Nigeria and Burkina Faso will battle for the tournament title on Sunday. Nigeria will enter as the favorite after a dominating... 

Nigeria vs Burkina Faso: Key Battles to Watch in African Cup of Nations Final

Sunday sees the 29th Africa Cup of Nations final (AFCON), with favourites Nigeria taking on rank outsiders Burkina Faso at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg to bring down the curtain on what has been a fabulous three weeks of football in South Africa. The showdown is a repeat of these two nations’ Group C opener, which ended in a 1-1 draw, although both sides go into the contest with differing... 

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