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The Valero Texas Open tees off this Thursday as it offers players their last opportunity to tune up before next week’s Masters. Given the timing of this event, it does not feature the most star-studded field. However, we still have some big draws, like Rory McIlroy and Matt Kuchar, teeing it up. There is also $6.2 million in prize money to be had, with a winner’s share of just...
Published: April 3, 2013
Perhaps one of the world’s best golfers with one of the most likable demeanors, Steve Stricker, age 46, comes into the first major championship of the year in good spirits. After announcing his semi-retirement plan at the start of 2013, Stricker has outplayed most of the young guns out on Tour, making the statement that he may be old, but he still has game. Stricks opened his season with...
Published: April 3, 2013
Tiger Woods has to be considered the overwhelming favorite to win the 2013 Masters. He is far from a lock, but it isn’t possible to make a viable argument for anyone else to be considered the top contender. At Bovada, on April 2, Woods is listed as a 5-2 favorite. The next closest is Rory McIlroy at 9-1. For the record, I think that is crazy. Rory has been far too inconsistent to have that...
Published: April 3, 2013
While Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer saw the birth of their rivalry on French Open red clay, tennis fans often wonder how they would match up against other clay-court champions of the past. How would Federer perform against other red-clay specialists? Could someone from another era defeat Nadal? It is impossible to simulate fair conditions and technology, but we will play this out at 2013...
Published: April 3, 2013
In golf there are two really bad words. Words that are unspeakable. Not curse words. Regular, ordinary words that make professional golfers quake in their soft spikes or nubs. One starts with an S and one starts with a Y. And with those clues, you know it’s Shank and Yip. Some golfers are so superstitious that if they see anyone hit an S-word, they turn away, fearful they’ll...
Published: April 2, 2013
If you are wondering what makes the perfect golf body, you can look no further than Holly Sonders, who will adorn the cover of Golf Digest’s fitness issue. For those who cannot wait until the May issue of the magazine hits stores, you can take a gander at some pictures and video of the Morning Drive host at GolfDigest.com. Yahoo! Sports helps us out on what you can expect from the...
Published: April 2, 2013
The 2013 Masters Tournament may be Tiger Woods‘ tournament to lose, but he’ll have challengers. Golfers named Tiger, Rory, Phil and Bubba will generate a lot of buzz at the Masters, and many top golfers should also find themselves in contention on the hallowed golfing grounds of Augusta National. While the world’s top golfers are expected to play well in majors, it’s the unexpected...
Published: April 2, 2013
After Andy Murray won the 2012 U.S. Open, his first Grand Slam title, he joined Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in what is now called “The Big Four.” These top players are household names. Federer’s fame even transcends sports. But there are some new faces racing up the ATP rankings. No, we’re not talking about perennial also-rans like Jo-Wilfried Tsonga...
Published: April 2, 2013
U.S. men’s national team manager, Jurgen Klinsmann has received criticism regarding his tactical acumen for both Germany and during his time so far in the United States. Much of the Sporting News article on the current American outfit touched on the player’s frustration in terms of strategy and clearly defined roles. These critiques are unwarranted and unfair considering Klinsmann’s...
Published: April 2, 2013
Bursaspor goalkeeper Harun Tekin is clearly not a man to be trifled with, if this video clip is anything to judge by. Tekin was keeping goal for his side in a 2-0 defeat to Kasimpasa and conceded the second goal deep into injury-time in the game. One supporter became so excited by the result that he decided to encroach onto the pitch, much to the disgust of Tekin, who decided to take matters into his...