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Professional golfers’ careers are ultimately judged by the number of major championship titles accumulated before they hang up their spikes. Colin Montgomerie won 31 European Tour events, was a Ryder Cup standout and will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in two weeks. He finished runner-up in five major championships, but never broke through for a major win. Colin Montgomerie will...
Published: April 25, 2013
Seven-time ATP Barcelona Open champion Rafael Nadal will have to wait another day to play Frenchman Benoit Paire in the third round of this April’s clay-court event after rain forced officials to postpone Thursday’s play, according to ESPN.co.uk. The 26-year-old Nadal enters Barcelona as the No. 2 seed and has won this tournament seven of the past eight times dating back to 2005. After...
Published: April 25, 2013
Remember Pele’s audacious long-range effort for Brazil against Czechoslovakia during the 1970 World Cup? And what about Manchester United midfielder David Beckham’s outrageous lob over Wimbledon goalkeeper Neil Sullivan in 1996? And we’re sure Arsenal supporters will never forget Nayim’s stunning strike for Real Zaragoza in the 1995 European Cup Winners’ Cup...
Published: April 25, 2013
Warning: Do not try these at home or if you value your friendships with other people. Irish professional golfer Gareth Maybin just released an insane new trick-shot video, the contents of which involve shots that are equal parts amazing and cringe-inducing. From the poolroom to the putting green and beyond, Maybin’s video features a combination of expert marksmanship and jaw-dropping...
Published: April 25, 2013
Ronaldinho and his Atlético Mineiro side have enjoyed a fine start to the 2013 season, excelling in the Copa Libertadores to achieve straightforward qualification to the latter stages. Thus far, they have been wonderful to watch. However, the long-haired former Barcelona magician has repeatedly failed to bring that form to the international stage. It is no longer a case of just an off-day here...
Published: April 25, 2013
Brazil and Chile played out a 2-2 draw in the new, renovated Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday night, in a match that saw the Seleção repeatedly booed by their own supporters. Brazil, who boasted several first-team players among their ranks, were comfortably outplayed by their Chilean opponents, despite the scoreline, with La Roja playing none of their regular stars. The...
Published: April 25, 2013
Normally, only the most prolific of forwards are remembered long after their days of influence have passed. However, every now and again a forward without a superlative scoring record is recalled due to the sheer impact and pertinence of their contribution. Roger Milla is one such frontman. His scoring record with Cameroon (28 goals in 102 games) and with French clubs Bastia (35 in 113), Valenciennes...
Published: April 25, 2013
The United States Men’s National Team is in prime position to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, and while in Brazil it will be very important to advance to the knockout stages. Why, you ask? Expectations. Soccer is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. Over the past decade we have seen extraordinary growth. Networks are fighting over rights to overseas leagues, and the MLS has become an...
Published: April 25, 2013
It has been quite a season for Rory McIlroy, and in this instance, quite is not used in a positive way. A new sponsorship deal with Nike for the No. 1 player in the world and high expectations for a wire-to-wire battle with Tiger Woods for the top spot in the world rankings all resulted in great pressure being felt by McIlroy. That pressure boiled over at the Honda Classic when he walked off the course...
Published: April 24, 2013
For golf’s biggest stars, this is a fairly inactive time. We are two weeks removed from the Masters and the U.S. Open isn’t until June 13. However, we do have some quality players and nine major champions on tap for the 2013 Zurich Classic. There are also two groups of three players that are trending in polar opposite directions, and they will be discussed in this slideshow. This...