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Much in line with how onlookers will have expected the series to begin, South Africa’s 73-13 thrashing of Argentina last week wasn’t the most shocking result we’re bound to see in the next six weeks. However, it was only 12 months ago that the Pumas lost in South African territory before earning their first and only point of the Rugby Championship with a 16-16 draw back in their native...
Published: August 23, 2013
Bernd Wiesberger and Ricardo Gonzalez lead after firing seven-under scores of 65 after the first round of the European Tour’s 2013 Johnnie Walker Championship. There is still plenty of golf to be played, though, and there are several world-class players who should make significant moves before the weekend rolls around. It’s difficult to project day-to-day scores in golf, where it’s...
Published: August 23, 2013
The 2013 U.S. Open might be more than just a tough test for the top tennis stars. It could very well be a test they fail before the quarterfinals. Surprise losses happen in every Grand Slam. In New York, there have been downright shocking results in the early rounds over the years. Just ask Andre Agassi. In 2000, Agassi was the defending champion and ranked No. 1 in the world. Those credentials...
Published: August 23, 2013
The Premier League got off to an eventful start, featuring a handful of surprising finishes and dominant performances by individual players. Fans across the league will hope that Week 2 can replicate the same excitement and intensity across the league. While only a few clubs came into the year expecting to come away with a league title, everyone is still technically alive and will do their best...
Published: August 23, 2013
One of the purest tests of driver skill on the Formula One calendar, the fabulous Spa-Francorchamps circuit has thrown up some absolute classics over the years since its inaugural race in 1950. The list of winners at Spa reads like a who’s who of the legends of the sport and it would be easy to pick out 10 classic races. I’ve narrowed it down to five, and so in chronological order, here...
Published: August 23, 2013
The FedEx Cup playoffs have officially begun with the start of The Barclays at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City. After a long day of action in the first round, Kevin Stadler leads the field with a score of seven strokes under par. Not every competitor was able to finish the opening round thanks to two separate rain delays that took place during the day. In fact, some players—like Ben...
Published: August 22, 2013
Golf‘s greatest spectacle is back at it, as Tiger Woods has taken the course at The Barclays 2013. Competing with some of the world’s best in Jersey City, N.J., Woods is attempting to offset a major-less season by continuing his reign of terror in other PGA Tour events. So far, so good. Hoping to win his first career Barclays title, Woods shot well early, battling a rain delay to build...
Published: August 22, 2013
The 2013 U.S. Open draw has been set. Defending champions Andy Murray and Serena Williams will both be in New York this year to defend their Grand Slam titles, but the competition is fierce as the final major championship of the 2013 season is officially upon us. Released on Thursday, this year’s draws for the men’s and women’s singles bracket are littered with international...
Published: August 22, 2013
It’s hard to believe, but we are just days away from the final Grand Slam of 2013 kicking off. And if this most recent draw is any indication, the Slam season might have saved the best for last. On the men’s side, we have a chance for a Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer meeting in the quarters again. All eyes will be on those two long-time elites to live up to their end of the bargain this...
Published: August 22, 2013
Professional rugby in North America has been a hot topic in 2013. Our exclusive Bleacher Report coverage has previously chronicled the interest of both SANZAR (Super Rugby) and Premiership Rugby Limited (The Aviva Premiership) in gaining a foothold in the Americas. Local American investment groups have also been involved in discussions. Today, former NHL executive and Toronto Maple Leafs President...