The Masters Green Jacket for the Tournament’s 1st Winner Is Up for Auction

For 42 years, the green jacket awarded to the first winner of the Masters has been in Michael Lackovic’s closet.  “Years fly by,” said Lackovic, a mortgage broker in suburban Atlanta, as reported by Dave Kindred of Golf Digest. The jacket was, according to Lackovic, “just hanging in a moldy old closet, not doing anybody any good.” Augusta National Golf Club... 

Rafael Nadal vs. Ryan Harrison: Score and Recap from 2013 US Open

Rafael Nadal survived a relatively tough opening match at the 2013 U.S. Open with a straight-set victory over Ryan Harrison.  The 21-year-old Harrison put up a fight with the support from the home crowd. However, Nadal was too good and the 12-time Grand Slam champion won 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. In the first set, it appeared as though this would be a competitive match that could go the distance. Harrison... 

What Will James Blake’s Legacy Be?

Today, one of the nicest guys in tennis, James Blake, announced that the 2013 U.S. Open is the last tournament of his career.  No athlete’s career can last forever, and that’s especially true for tennis players. They’re lucky if they get 10 good years out of their bodies, and they’re even luckier if any of those years are memorable to anyone outside of their closest friends... 

The Home Guard: MLS and the USMNT Roster

The home guard of the U.S. Men’s National Team was in full action this past week. The LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo both started their CONCACAF Champions League campaigns while the MLS season entered the home stretch. With two World Cup qualifiers coming up Sept. 6 at Costa Rica and Sept. 10 in Columbus hosting archrival Mexico, we can expect a new USMNT roster by early next week.  Since... 

With Each Additional Injury, Tiger Woods Moves Further Away from Jack Nicklaus

As Tiger Woods fell to his knees in severe pain after hitting his second shot into the water on the par-five 13th hole yesterday afternoon, one could not help but think that Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major championship victories is slipping further from Woods’ grasp by the day. Woods will be 38 years old in December, which is not completely over the hill for a professional golfer, but... 

US Open Day 1 Results: Dan Evans Stuns Kei Nishikori, Laura Robson Wins

British No. 2 Dan Evans recorded a notable scalp on opening day at the U.S. Open, dispatching 11th seed Kei Nishikori in straight sets at Flushing Meadows. There was also good news for British tennis on the women’s side of the draw, with Laura Robson defeating Lourdes Dominguez Lino of Spain to advance. Evans won 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 against Nishikori of Japan to set up a second-round meeting with... 

James Blake Announces Retirement from Tennis After 14-Year Career

American tennis star James Blake has announced that he will retire from the sport after 14 years on the professional circuit, according to the U.S. Open on Twitter: In an emotional press conference, Blake confirmed that the 2013 U.S. Open will be his last tournament. Tennis Connected got wind of Blake’s decision before his announcement, drawing comparisons to fellow American Andy Roddick‘s... 

FedEx Cup Standings 2013: Breaking Down Top Contenders Following the Barclays

Adam Scott’s impressive performance to start the FedEx Cup playoffs at The Barclays this past weekend elevated him to No. 2 in the world rankings and second in the Cup standings heading to TPC Boston for the Deutsche Bank Championship this week. Scott’s victory helped him make up some key ground on world No. 1 Tiger Woods in the Cup standings. Woods, who, according to Brendan Prunty of... 

The Biggest Hits in World Rugby This Week Plus Damien Traille’s Swan Dive

Once again, the world of rugby was on hand to provide our weekly dosage of collisions en masse as the northern hemisphere verges toward the Autumn period. While Sevens season slowly ebbs away, the domestic season of most European leagues edges ever nearer, while those south of the equator continue their rampant form. This week, New Zealand and South Africa are on display to satiate the needs of those... 

US Open Tennis 2013 Schedule: When and Where to Catch Every Round from New York

The 2013 U.S. Open will officially commence on Monday as the world’s top players take to the hard courts of New York. The usual suspects headline the list of favorites in the men’s draw, as past U.S. Open champions Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray all enter with high expectations. Former U.S. Open winners Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro will also look to make a run to... 

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