Tampa Bay Championship 2013: Day 1 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

An unlikely leader emerged at the 2013 Tampa Bay Championship on Thursday. Texas native Shawn Stefani, who played in just one PGA Tour event last year, started off strong at Copperhead, posting a six-under 65 on Day 1. Luke Donald, the defending champion of the tournament (formerly known as the Transitions Championship), finds himself a few strokes behind the leader, but he’s still in range... 

Rafael Nadal: Facing Roger Federer on Hard Court Is Huge Test for Rafa

Rafael Nadal will face his biggest test since he returned from his injury-induced layoff in early February. He faces long-time rival Roger Federer on Thursday, and this should serve as a nice between-Grand Slam treat for tennis fans. The two greats both advanced to the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open and are set to meet for the 29th time in their careers. Nadal has won 18 of those matches, but... 

Roger Federer’s Match Against Rafael Nadal Will Be Telling Test for Both Players

There is a lot of mystery surrounding the 2013 tennis season. The match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be very telling. The two former-No. 1 players will face each other in the quarterfinals of the ATP BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. That is not a typo; these two stars will really play in a tournament before the semifinals.  That is what happens when Nadal misses seven months of... 

Debut of NBC’s F-1 Coverage and the Aussie Grand Prix Broadcast Information

Last year when NBC Universal acquired the U.S. television rights to Formula One racing, they had a plan. The network thought that if they packaged it properly and promoted it aggressively, then the world’s most popular racing series might be a hit in the U.S. All 19 races will get max coverage. NBC Sports Network will air 13 races, two races go to CNBC and NBC will broadcast... 

Rafael Nadal Versus Roger Federer Preview and Predictions

18-to-10 edge all-time over Federer, but Federer clings to a six-to-four advantage on hard courts.   Federer Preview: The 31-year-old has played only three tournaments this season in order to practice more and stay healthy and fit for Majors. Surprisingly, Federer is still seeking his first title of the season. Federer looked inconsistent in his three-set win over compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka.... 

Keys to Victory for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in Epic Clash at Indian Wells

Two tennis legends with a combined 28 Grand Slam championships between them will square off in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, Calif. on Thursday. World No. 2 Roger Federer and long-time rival Rafael Nadal will go head to head for the first time in a year on Thursday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, site of the season’s first Masters 1000 event. Each star will be... 

Men’s Tennis: Why Jack Sock Is Still Learning

On a reasonably cold day in the desert, America’s rising star, Jack Sock was a point away from his first win at a Masters Series event at the BNP Paribas Open.  Battling back in the second-set tiebreak, Sock finally caught the lead at 8-7 over veteran Ivo Karlovic, but a string of unforced errors led the Croat to level the match, taking the momentum away from an unraveling Sock, who immediately... 

BNP Paribas Open 2013: Biggest Storylines to Watch out for in Quarterfinals

The 2013 BNP Paribas Open is down to the final eight, with some of the biggest names in men’s tennis still competing for the title at Indian Wells. There’s plenty to look forward to in the quarterfinal action this week—particularly given some of the storylines and matchups that will take place, as well as the form that the eight remaining players have shown so far.  Read on to... 

Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal: What’s At Stake in Twilit Indian Wells Showdown

Call it what you will, but the gods of sport have appeared to forcibly align the stars this week at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden for our viewing pleasure. Roger Federer versus Rafael Nadal. Need there be an explanation to its epic proportions and nostalgia? Destiny-laden vibes were circulating through the flowing crowds from the very start of the first Masters 1000 of the 2013 season, as Nadal received... 

5 Reasons Why Clint Dempsey’s Best Days Are Ahead of Him

Clint Dempsey turned 30 last week. Whenever an athlete reaches the three-oh, tongues begin to wag with questions about his inevitable decline.  Age is inexorable and eventually every athlete must succumb to the ravages of time. Now that he’s on the downside of the hill, will Clint Dempsey pull his shorts up over his waist and pass his remaining soccer days yelling at the young turks to get... 

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