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Surely there is much more to a golfer improving upon the inefficiencies in his golf game than merely acknowledging them. Surely, too, the best players in the game are abundantly aware of what they need to work on and are likely working on their weak areas with diligence—that’s how they got to be the best, after all. Even so, it’s an interesting exercise to point out the glaring weaknesses...
Published: February 24, 2013
There was a full slate of action for Americans playing abroad this weekend, but the big news was Brek Shea making his official debut for Stoke City. Elsewhere, Terrence Boyd got back among the goalscorers, and Timmy Chandler, Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones racked up assists. Alejandro Bedoya also scored in a friendly. Check it all out in this week’s edition of the Americans Abroad Wrap. Begin...
Published: February 24, 2013
For many casual golf fans, the first round of the WGC Accenture Match Play championship was a disaster. Top seed Rory McIlroy lost to No. 64 seed Shane Lowry. Second-seeded Tiger Woods lost to No. 63 seed Charles Howell III. The two best players in the game were one-and-done. If you were dreaming of a spectacular championship match between McIlroy and Woods, you got smacked in the face. The golfing...
Published: February 24, 2013
The hype surrounding Rafael Nadal’s knee is starting to simmer, especially after his big win at the Brazil Open on February 17. While one still has to wonder how Rafa will hold up through the rigors of a full season, there’s reason to be hopeful for another big year. Nadal missed more than seven months with a bad left knee that left the tennis world without one of its brightest stars. As...
Published: February 24, 2013
I learned a long time ago not to doubt Roger Federer. Obviously, I don’t pick him to win every match or assume he’ll win every tournament. And yes, I think the torch has been passed to Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal. But when Federer says he can return to the No. 1 ranking on the ATP Tour this season, well, you’ll have to forgive me for at least considering it a possibility....
Published: February 24, 2013
Could it be possible that Tiger Woods and his ex-wife Elin Nordegren may get back together? The National Enquirer reported in January that Woods got down on one knee and proposed to Nordegren over the Christmas holidays. It was reported he offered a $200 million prenuptial agreement, and she countered with $350 million. Apparently Woods didn’t even think twice about her demands and agreed. The...
Published: February 24, 2013
When the USGA and the R&A announced a proposed anchoring ban back in late November, it seemed a foregone conclusion that they would cruise through the 90-day comment period and quickly finalize the rule change. The PGA Tour may put a major wrench in those plans, though. According to a report from Michael Bamberger at Golf.com, commissioner Tim Finchem is going to announce the PGA Tour’s...
Published: February 24, 2013
After a great offseason which saw the Highlanders execute several big signings, there were high expectations for the Highlanders in their first game against the Chiefs Friday night. It wasn’t quite the start they were hoping for, as they went down 41-27 in a slick season debut for the defending champions. As we have seen throughout sports in recent years, it takes time for a great team to come...
Published: February 24, 2013
The PGA Tour’s biggest star made headlines on Saturday, but not for his work on a golf course. Instead, it was Tiger Woods‘ apparent reunion (via The Daily Mail) with his Swedish ex-wife Elin Nordegren that had cameras flashing at their children’s sporting event in Florida. Weeks ago, The Huffington Post reported that there was a possibility that Woods and Nordegren...
Published: February 24, 2013
The players at the 2013 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship pulled double duty to make up for lost time due to snow earlier in the week. The third and fourth rounds were played on Saturday, and now the field is down to just four players. Bubba Watson was the only top-10 seed still standing on the fourth day of the tournament, and Jason Day ensured that one of the underdogs would take home...