Honda Classic 2013: Surprise Contenders Through the Second Round

The 2013 Honda Classic has been full of surprises. Defending champion Rory McIlroy has called it quits and Tiger Woods barely made the cut after failing to even break par through the tournament’s first two rounds. However, the misfortune of golf’s biggest names has paved the way for a field of surprise contenders to make a statement. Whether or not they can finish what they’ve... 

Exclusive: SANZAR CEO Greg Peters Talks Super Rugby Expansion

In 2004, the International Rugby Board (IRB), recognizing that North America lacked an effective high-performance rugby competition, used its strategic-investment dollars to create a tournament known as the North America Four (NA4).  The tournament pitted two Canadian teams of identified high-performance players against two similar sides from the United States. The hope was that such a competition... 

Roger Federer: Loss to Tomas Berdych in Dubai Not Major Concern for FedEx

Tomas Berdych pulled off a surprising victory that will deny tennis fans a showdown between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic at the Dubai Championships. The Swiss legend will certainly be disappointed over the result, but the loss is not a reason to worry going forward. The semifinal was a back-and-forth affair, and both Berdych and Federer had their chances to win. Ultimately, Berdych saved three... 

Honda Classic 2013: Day 2 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

Luke Guthrie is leading the Honda Classic after a brilliant round of 63, but his efforts were overshadowed by what two of the sport’s top names failed to do. After two rounds at the 2013 Honda Classic, both Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy may be going home before playing any golf on Saturday or Sunday. Woods shot another even-par 70 (right at the expected cut), while McIlroy was playing so bad... 

Honda Classic Leaderboard 2013: Breaking Down Unexpected Contenders After Day 2

Several big names lurk near the top of the 2013 Honda Classic leaderboard after Friday’s action. But 23-year-old Luke Guthrie leads the pack of surprising contenders. Top-10 players Justin Rose, Lee Westwood and two U.S. Open champions in Graeme McDowell and Geoff Ogilvy headline the elite competition that the players with much to prove this weekend will have to negotiate. Here is a breakdown... 

Tiger Woods Must Be Considered a Favorite at Honda Classic Despite Slow Start

While it’s true that Tiger Woods has some serious ground to make up this weekend in the final rounds of the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., it’s also fact that he made a miraculous final-round run at this tournament one year ago. For anyone doubting Tiger in 2013, consider this: Woods is even through the first two rounds at this year’s tournament, one stroke off his pace... 

Taking Pictures of Tiger Woods Golfing Is Forbidden, Even for Serena Williams

Serena Williams can do a lot of things mere mortals cannot do. None of them, however, include taking pictures of Tiger Woods golfing.  The tennis star has more money, talent and athleticism than most. Yet, she still can’t snap a pic of the famed golfer.  CBS Sports brings us a wonderful tale of frustration from the Honda Classic, a tournament that seems to be teeming with... 

Tiger Woods at Honda Classic 2013: Day 2 Analysis, Highlights and More

Tiger Woods did not have to walk on water in Round 2 of the 2013 Honda Classic, but his Friday round was once again mired with mishaps and desperate par saves at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The world’s second-ranked golfer finished his round with an even-par 70 and now sits in a tie for 63rd place after flirting with the cut line the entire day. Woods is nine behind leader Luke Guthrie,... 

Most Intimidating Courses on the PGA Tour

In theory at least, the best golfers in the world aren’t intimidated by forced carries and postage stamp-sized greens the way that weekend hackers are. The golfers of the PGA Tour are rarely ever so intimidated by a course or a particular hole that they, say, chili-dip a tee shot. However, it’s impossible not to think that the persistent view of the ocean at a course like Pebble Beach or... 

Rafael Nadal: French Open Is Spaniard’s Only Shot at a 2013 Grand Slam

The French Open is Rafael Nadal‘s only legitimate opportunity to win a Grand Slam in 2013. While Nadal has basically owned the clay court since 2005, the combination of health concerns and the outstanding play of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray present cause for concern. He first sat out the 2013 Australian Open, as noted in this Facebook post by Nadal in late December. Regardless of how... 

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