Tiger Woods at Bridgestone Invitational 2013: Day 1 Recap and Twitter Reaction

Tiger Woods used a surge in the second half of his opening round to card a four-under 66 at the Bridgestone Invitational. He was three strokes behind leader Webb Simpson after finishing the first 18 with afternoon play just getting under way. The most encouraging sign for Woods throughout the round was his ball striking. He consistently hit accurate iron shots into the greens, which allowed him to... 

Rugby Player Welfare, Part 2: ‘Rugby Is Not the NFL’…Not Yet, Anyway

“Rugby is not NFL Football.” That was the claim made by an International Rugby Board (IRB) representative recently. The comment came in response to a series of investigative reports from Ben Heather of New Zealand’s Dominion Post. Mr. Heather has joined others, including your humble correspondent here at Bleacher Report, in looking into the validity of that statement. Rugby versus... 

How Far Away Each Top Young Tennis Talent Is from Being a Star

Roger Federer and Serena Williams, the two most accomplished active players in tennis, both turn 32 this summer.   As we watch them in the final stages of their incredible careers, it’s hard not to wonder about the next generation of talented players. By next generation, I mean those born in the 1990s, when Federer and Williams were being talked about as possible future stars.  Some,... 

Bridgestone Invitational 2013: Power Ranking Top Contenders at Firestone

The 2013 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational is filled with the world’s best golfers as they prepare for next week’s PGA Championship, which marks the final major of the season. Keegan Bradley is the defending champion, but he has had a bit of an inconsistent year, so placing him among the top contenders simply due to last year’s success would be fairly bold. On the other hand, Tiger Woods... 

10 Grand Prix Circuits Which We’d Love to See Back on the Formula 1 Calendar

The return of the Austrian Grand Prix to the Formula 1 calendar confirmed following the Red Bull (nee A1) Ring announcement last month got us thinking—it’s rare for the sport’s future to be its past. Desire to make the sport more global has led to the expansion into Asia and the Middle-East (and the vast amounts of money that comes with races in these country). The fear has always... 

England Boss Stuart Lancaster Announces Elite Player Squad Changes

In preparation for November’s QBE Internationals, Stuart Lancaster has announced six changes to England Senior Elite Player Squad. Of those players, the team’s head coach introduces five players who won their first caps for the national side during the summer tour of Argentina Christian Wade, Matt Kvesic, Billy Vunipola, Kyle Eastmond and Marland Yarde all starred for the national team... 

Club Rugby: George North, Bryan Habana and Other Transfers

With every season of the professional era that passes, activity in the transfer market increases accordingly. Rugby has never enjoyed such a high global profile, a continuing development reflected in the movement of players between clubs as they seek new challenges and greater rewards. Agents play a significant role in the sport, and opportunities for players to maximise their full potential are greater... 

Midseason Report: Grading Jean-Eric Vergne’s Performances

Being a Toro Rosso driver certainly is a double-edged sword. There are the potential riches of being a part of the Red Bull family and the lure of making it one further step up the ladder. But Toro Rosso is also all about giving young drivers on the development programme a chance to shine in Formula One. Fail to impress, and you’re out. Just ask Sebastien Buemi or Jaime Alguersuari! And despite... 

Audi Cup 2013: Previewing Thursday’s Third-Place and Championship Matches

The 2013 Audi Cup might be only be a two-day event, but it’s been nothing short of spectacular with half of the tournament already in the book.  Manchester City took down AC Milan in a high-scoring affair (5-3) in the first match of the tournament. The second-place finishers from the 2012-13 Premier League season put up five goals against Milan and withstood a late charge to earn their place... 

2014 World Cup: 6 Teams USA Hopes to Avoid in Group Play in the World Cup

With the Gold Cup trophy hanging on the mantelpiece, the United States national team can now look ahead to next summer’s World Cup in Brazil. While the Americans have not yet qualified for the world’s biggest tournament, they have established a two-point lead at the top of the CONCACAF hexagonal, a six-team group from which three teams automatically qualify. As a result of the six-point... 

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