Rafael Nadal’s Emphatic 1st-Round Win at 2013 US Open Makes Him Clear Favorite

Could Rafael Nadal have looked any better in his opening match of the 2013 US Open? In a word, no. Well, to be fair, he could have mirrored Dave Chappelle’s And-1 mixtape and jumped the net to hit a shot from his opponent’s side of the court. In all probability, Ryan Harrison would have been less upset about that than he was when Nadal chased down an overhead from Harrison to hit a forehand... 

US Open Tennis 2013: Dark-Horse Contenders Who Will Build off Strong Starts

All eyes have been on the top seeds at the 2013 U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows this summer, and as a result, there are several threatening contenders flying under the radar early on. Whether they’re coming off of impressive runs a year ago, hitting their stride at the right moment or simply playing too well to ignore, these players are in the mix and their strong starts make them worth watching... 

10 Bold Predictions for the RaboDirect Pro 12 Season

With little more than a week left to run until Leinster begin their title defence of the RaboDirect Pro 12, the best talents in Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy are readying themselves for the return of one of Europe’s biggest competitions. Though in nine months’ time it may seem folly, the following predictions have been made with the aim of foreseeing just how the season will take shape;... 

US Open Tennis 2013: TV Schedule and Predictions for Entire Tournament

The final Grand Slam of the year is here, folks, as the 2013 U.S. Open began play this week. If it goes anything like the three major tournaments that preceded it this season, it promises to be a scream.  So who will win? And how can you watch all of the action? Ask and ye shall receive. Let’s take a look at the full television and streaming schedule, along with some predictions for the... 

Rafael Nadal Hits the Shot of the US Open on the First Day

Baseball pitchers can only dream of putting a curve on a ball like this.  World No. 2 Rafael Nadal kicked off his 2013 U.S. Open with an opening-round matchup against American Ryan Harrison on Monday.  Nadal won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, but tennis fans will remember Nadal’s around-the-net winner after Harrison’s overhead smash more than anything.   Read more Tennis... 

US Open Tennis 2013 Results: Top Seeds Looking Sharp Early

Getting off to a hot start at the 2013 U.S. Open doesn’t guarantee a strong finish, but it doesn’t hurt, either. After all, winning a Grand Slam title isn’t easy. The players who make it to the end of the tournament endure two weeks of physical, emotional and mental challenges. They battle against one another, against their own bodies and against the throng of media that follows their... 

Ranking the Top 10 Drivers of the 1980s

In his column for BBC Sport on Monday, David Coulthard said that with Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen driving close to the top of their potential, we are now in a “golden era” of F1 driving. While I admit it is currently a great time to be an F1 fan, I grew up watching the sport back in the 1980s when names such as Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell... 

England Call Up Ross Barkley, Andros Townsend for World Cup Qualifying Matches

England have announced their latest squad for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, with manager Roy Hodgson opting to hand call-ups to uncapped pair Ross Barkley and Andros Townsend. Hodgson’s side are currently second in Group H with four matches left to play, with the fixtures on Sept. 6 and Sept. 10 pitting England against Moldova and Ukraine, respectively. England are currently... 

US Open Tennis 2013: Day 1 Scores and Results, Day 2 Bracket Predictions

Opening day at the 2013 U.S. Open was a bit tamer than some expected, with a large majority of the seeded competitors advancing to the next round. That could all change on Day 2, as a handful of top-ranked but beatable players are set to take to the court in Flushing Meadows shortly. It’s going to be another non-stop day of tennis action, so keep reading to see how your favorite star performed... 

6 Things Ewen McKenzie Must Improve for Australia’s Championship Campaign

It has been a tough baptism to international rugby for new Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie and a tough start to the 2013 Rugby Championship for his Australia side Two convincing losses to the All Blacks, though last weekend’s was not so convincing on the scoreboard, and a hammering by the British & Irish Lions, suggests all is not rosy in the Wallabies camp.  McKenzie was brought in to... 

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