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Novak Djokovic—currently No. 1 in the world tennis rankings—was upset at the hands of Jon Isner, the No. 1 American male tennis player, on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Western & Southern Open. After the defeat, it has become clear that Djokovic isn’t deserving of such a distinction. The world tennis rankings are not based simply off wins and losses, nor are they compiled...
Published: August 16, 2013
Andy Murray dropped the opening set to sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych and never recovered, losing his quarterfinal match at the Western & Southern Open on Friday in Cincinnati by a score of 6-3, 6-4. The winner of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will face Berdych in the semifinals at this Masters tournament, which serves as part of the U.S. Open series leading into 2013’s final Grand Slam event. It...
Published: August 16, 2013
The 2013 Solheim Cup is nearly upon us, as Team USA and Europe prepare to go to battle in the biennial event. With players competing year round for a spot in the prestigious outing, many will evaluate their ability to contribute by citing their current ranking in the Solheim Cup standings. The question is, which players will outperform their current placement once the event commences? Players have...
Published: August 16, 2013
Team USA is looking to avoid losing the Solheim Cup after Team Europe won it in 2011, and Michelle Wie is one of the Americans who must step up. The first day got off to a rocky start for the Americans as Team Europe took a 3-1 lead into Friday afternoon, with scoring courtesy of LPGAScoring.com. It’s not a devastating start; there’s still plenty of time for Team USA to turn it around....
Published: August 16, 2013
In previewing Argentina’s second season in the Rugby Championship, we know one thing for certain: Statistically, the chances of them winning their opening clash against South Africa on Saturday are very much against them. The Pumas have never beaten the Springboks in 15 meetings and the odds are stacked against them improving that win-loss ratio when they meet at Soccer City in Soweto. They may...
Published: August 16, 2013
When Maria Sharapova announced she was bringing Jimmy Connors to her team earlier this summer, many expected that it might not be a match made in heaven. Few, however, expected this. After just one match—a second-round loss to Sloane Stephens at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati—the two decorated champions have parted ways. Their partnership, which lasted only 33 days...
Published: August 16, 2013
The United States men’s national team traveled to Sarajevo on Wednesday and extended their win streak to 12 games. While it was only an international friendly, we can certainly take away a lot from this game. From the Michael Bradley to Jozy Altidore combination to the newcomers Aron Johannsson and John Anthony Brooks, the United States showed a different perspective. Here are five things we...
Published: August 16, 2013
Seven months ago, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy went off to the Middle East in search of riches and a desire to get 2013 off to a start befitting the top two players in the world. Woods was ranked No. 2 in the world, coming off a 2012 season in which he won three times, finished in the top 10 nine times and earned $6,133,158. McIlroy was No. 1 (he’s now No. 3) and was coming off a monster season,...
Published: August 16, 2013
Days after Jason Dufner won his first PGA Championship, Behind the Mic caught up with him in Manhattan as he toured the city with his wife Amanda, his entourage and the Wanamaker Trophy. Watch as Dufner packs his day with media outlets—from #dufnering with Charlie Rose to getting grilled by Howard Stern, to performing an old Auburn tradition on Michelle Beadle’s set. He even attempts...
Published: August 16, 2013
Rewind just 15 months and the Williams F1 team was celebrating its first Formula One victory since 2004 and a certain Venezuelan’s first in the sport. Pastor Maldonado’s Spanish Grand Prix triumph could have been a stepping stone for progress, but sadly Williams has gone back into a slump, struggling to compete against the spending might of the big manufacturer-backed outfits after an...