Novak Djokovic Defeats Florian Mayer to Advance at 2013 Wimbledon

Men’s overall top seed Novak Djokovic cruised to an opening-round victory at Wimbledon on Tuesday, taking out two-time quarterfinalist Florian Mayer in straight sets to advance to the second round at the All England Club, via Sky Sports News: Djokovic came out sharp in the opening set, recording 13 winners to just three unforced errors, winning the first frame 6-3 in under a half-hour.  But... 

Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in Golf This Summer

We’ve passed the summer solstice, and golf’s second major of the year—with its bounty of intrigue—is behind us, as well. A few standouts on tour have been hotter than the summer sun as of late. A few others, well, not so much. Tiger Woods, for one, wishes it was still spring—when his game was in a state of rebirth and bloom. The world No. 1 (at least with putter or wedge... 

Confederations Cup 2013: Biggest Stars Remaining in Tournament Action

The Confederations Cup knockout stage begins on Wednesday with the first semifinal, which features host nation Brazil and Uruguay. The next day, European powerhouse Spain and Italy will battle for the second berth in the championship match. None of the four teams to reach this point are a surprise. All four possessed the depth necessary to survive the group stage and didn’t falter along the way.... 

Wimbledon 2013: Juiciest Potential Matchups at All England Club

With the 2013 Wimbledon Championships in full swing, it’s time to start looking ahead. Despite Rafael Nadal‘s shocking first-round loss on Day 1 at the All England Club, there are still plenty of stars alive in both the men’s and women’s draws, as well as a number of juicy matchups potentially in store for tennis fans. Here we’ll look into the future, highlighting a trio... 

Rafael Nadal Will Bounce Back from Historic Loss with US Open Title

Rafael Nadal won’t be winning his third Wimbledon title, but that isn’t going to stop him from coming back with a vengeance at the U.S. Open. Sure, Nadal just suffered one of the biggest losses of his career, falling to Steve Darcis in the first round at Wimbledon. It was the first time the Spaniard lost in the first round of any Grand Slam. Many still remember when Nadal was bounced from... 

Confederations Cup 2013 Schedule: TV and Live Stream Info for Semifinals

If the semifinals of the 2013 Confederations Cup are anything like the group stage, then fans are in for some great football. One of the biggest complaints about international football is that the tournaments are all boring and never live up to the hype. Teams are under so much pressure that they usually sit back and try to avoid any sort of risk. That hasn’t happened in the Confederations Cup.... 

Confederations Cup: Why Italy Must Play 3-5-2 Against Spain

In their opening match of Euro 2012, Italy met a fearsome Spain side who were undefeated in their previous 14 competitive matches. To counter the tiki-taka midfield tour-de-force of the world champions, Cesare Prandelli opted to display some midfield dominance of his own with a 3-5-2 formation. Spain’s six-man midfield—including their fabled “false 9″—was more than matched... 

Why Born-Again Spain Must Go Back to Basics to Beat Italy

Spain suddenly appear to be the world’s summer sweethearts due to the hearty manner in which Vicente Del Bosque’s boys have approached the Confederations Cup. Curiously, this sudden popularity and love is the exception rather than the rule when it comes to La Seleccion, an international outfit that continues to divide football fans. Whilst the reigning world and European champions bring... 

Sizing Up Rafael Nadal’s First-Round Wimbledon Loss

Rafael Nadal outdid expectations again on Wimbledon’s opening day—this time in an ironic and more bitter way. In falling to the Belgian and 135th-ranked Steve Darcis in straight sets at the first hurdle, he suffered yet another stunning early exit from the grass court tournament a year after being felled by Lukas Rosol in the second round last year. Darcis‘ victory over Nadal surely... 

Serena Williams Defeats Mandy Minella to Advance at 2013 Wimbledon

American tennis star Serena Williams defeated Luxembourg’s Mandy Minella in the first round of Wimbledon, cruising 6-1, 6-3. Williams used her overpowering serve to dominate the 27-year-old throughout the match. With the World’s No. 1 moving as well as she ever has along the baseline, Williams is arguably at the top of her game at the age of 31.  The 2013 French... 

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