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He is a player who captures the imagination like few others in the history of football, and his name will be the focus of all press attention ahead of the World Cup next summer. But, just how has Neymar arrived at the present point in his career? Without leaving his homeland, or even playing in a World Cup, the incredibly gifted 21-year-old has become one of the most recognizable players in football....
Published: April 22, 2013
Novak Djokovic’s win over Rafael Nadal at Monte Carlo sent a message to the rest of the ATP: This is what greatness looks like. The quality of play between Djokovic and Nadal showcased what separates great players from good ones. With all the rumblings about emerging talent on the ATP, there appears to be no seismic shift on the horizon. The gap between the good players and the great players...
Published: April 22, 2013
With FIFA having identified December as the strict cut-off point for the completion of World Cup stadia, time is running out for Brazil to complete what is proving to be a major national operation. Despite the concerns that exist, concerning preparation and execution of the pre-tournament plans, Brazilians are confident that their construction program will meet the pre-2014 target. Great things are...
Published: April 22, 2013
An interesting reaction that seemed to emerge in the wake of Novak Djokovic‘s commanding victory over Rafael Nadal at the Monte Carlo Masters was the sense that it was an uneventful one. Even, daresay, one that was expected. The human mind never fails to surprise, and for those with a vivid memory, it will only be too clear how outrageous, even blasphemous such thinking might have been even just...
Published: April 22, 2013
The East Course at Merion Golf Club will host the 2013 U.S. Open. It opened in 1912 and has been the site of some historic golf events. David Graham hit every fairway and green in the final round to win the 1981 U.S. Open, the last major tournament played at Merion. Lee Trevino won the 1971 U.S. Open held at Merion and Ben Hogan struck his famous one-iron shot on the 18th hole in 1950 that has been...
Published: April 22, 2013
It wasn‘t all that long ago that Luke Donald was the world’s top-ranked golfer with only his ability to win a major golf championship left to prove. Two short years later, the Englishman has slipped all the way to sixth and now faces the question of whether he’s lost the ability to close in PGA Tour events, much less major championships. Coming off a disappointing performance in the...
Published: April 22, 2013
A pair of U.S. Open winners squared off in a playoff to decide the winner of the RBC Heritage. Graeme McDowell, who grew up playing in howling winds in Northern Ireland, demonstrated his expertise at playing in tough conditions by beating Webb Simpson on the first hole of extra golf. Both men finished the tournament at nine-under par. Simpson had a chance to win the tournament with a birdie putt on...
Published: April 22, 2013
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—Spanish moss was in the air and birds were grounded. Outdoors, by the 10th and 16th fairways, tables were blown over at course-side snack stands. Alligators hunkered down in ponds. By the tennis club, wind screens were ripped off the fences. The gust that got Webb Simpson’s second shot to the 18th in the playoff rocked the entire press room about 30...
Published: April 22, 2013
Sebastian Vettel again dominated the Formula One field to take the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, making it back-to-back victories in Bahrain. Tensions were high heading into the fourth Grand Prix of the year, with political angst and problems combining to create an interesting landscape. However, once the race did get underway, all focus was back on the field and the continued dominance of the world...
Published: April 21, 2013
Once again, Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel proved he’s in a class of his own in Formula One. The three-time reigning world drivers’ champion dominated the field at the Bahrain Grand Prix to defend his title at the race. Vettel started in second but held the front spot by the 17th lap, and he did not look back. He went onto beat second-place Kimi Raikkonen by nine...