Rory McIlroy Adds the Valero Texas Open to His Schedule

A birdie on the 17th hole in Round 2 of a tournament can occasionally be a week-changing event for a struggling journeyman pro who is in desperate need of a paycheck, but it is typically not an overly important occurrence for the No. 2 ranked player in the world. But when Rory McIlroy rolled in his birdied putt on the par-five eighth hole (his 17th hole of the day) at the Houston Open Friday, it was... 

Shell Houston Open 2013: Most Impressive Performances Through 1st 2 Rounds

The first two rounds of the 2013 Shell Houston Open have wrapped up, and they’ve been nothing short of interesting. Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy struggled through their first couple of rounds, and a fresh face sits atop the leaderboard through two.  Before the third round commences on Saturday (tee times range from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.), let’s take a breath and recognize some... 

Sony Tennis Open 2013: What to Watch for in Epic Women’s Final

Saturday’s 2013 WTA Sony Tennis Open women’s final will pit the two best female tennis players on the planet against one another in a must-see championship showdown. World No. 1 Serena Williams will go head-to-head with fellow superstar Maria Sharapova in Key Biscayne, Miami. Adding to the excitement of this high-profile clash is the fact that Williams is a five-time champion of this tournament,... 

2013 Sony Open: History of Andy Murray and Richard Gasquet

With Andy Murray‘s 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-2 win over Richard Gasquet in the semifinals of the 2013 Sony Open, he will soon face David Ferrer in the championship match. The Scot and Frenchman have had a long history dating back to 2006, wherein Gasquet secured his only straight-set win ever against Murray (6-2, 7-5 in the Masters Rogers Cup semifinals—the highlights for this match are not available... 

5 Head-Turning Moments in Recent Golf News

We are to the point that, even in the world of golf, nothing should surprise us anymore. But things still do. Whether it’s the technological advances, the distances players are hitting the ball or just some of the wacky things they do, some things just don’t make sense. Here are five things that happened recently that, at the very least, will turn your head. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Shell Houston Open 2013: Day 2 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

While it’s still possible that Rory McIlroy can end Tiger Woods‘ re-ascent to the world No. 1 ranking this weekend, the 23-year-old North Irishman continues to make life difficult for himself at the 2013 Shell Houston Open. Flirting with the cut line for the entire day, McIlroy recovered somewhat from his dismal first round to shoot a two-under score of 70 and bring his score for the tournament... 

2013 Shell Houston Open: Top Golfers to Watch in Masters Tune-Up

It is the second day of the Shell Houston Open in Humble, Texas. At the time of writing, at 10 under, Steve Wheatcroft has a one-stroke lead over D.A. Points, who was the leader after day one of the tournament. But with the pinnacle of professional golf less than two weeks away, fans and players seem fixated on Augusta.   So, let’s observe the top players to watch in the current tournament... 

B/R Exclusive: Webb Simpson Talks Tiger Woods, Masters and Rory McIlroy’s Future

Last year’s U.S. Open champ has never been one to settle. That’s why Webb Simpson is continually improving his resume and setting his sights on the biggest tournament of the year, the 2013 Masters. He’s well on his way, already posting two terrific top-10 finishes this season at the Northern Trust Open (T6) and World Golf Championship-Accenture Match Play (T5).  I got a chance... 

Ranking the 15 Most Controversial Footballers of All Time

There are some players who simply cannot stay away from the headlines, whether it be at the front or back of the newspaper. They seem to simply attract attention, whether they intend it or not. They are the controversial figures who play such an important role in the narrative of football. There must always be a story and many of these bad boy characters fill those roles with alarming ease. If they... 

Shell Houston Open 2013: Rory McIlroy Struggling to Make the Cut

After firing a one-over-73 first round at the Shell Houston Open, Rory McIlroy is scrambling to make the cut today. McIlory is currently at even par for the tournament, and with the cut line at one under, McIlroy will have to make a few more birdies coming down the stretch to play the weekend. McIlroy arrived at the Shell Houston Open as the world’s No. 2-ranked golfer after being dethroned... 

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