Power Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Players After the 2014 Australian Open

The first Grand Slam of 2014 is in the books, and Stanislas Wawrinka is the toast of men’s tennis after capturing the Australian Open title in impressive fashion over world No. 1 Rafael Nadal. Not only did the triumph deliver the Swiss star his first Grand Slam career title, it significantly elevates his stature among the top players in the sport. For his part, Nadal had a great run in Melbourne... 

Stranger Than Fiction: Wawrinka Upsets Nadal in Bizarre Australian Open Final

Once again, we were reminded why they play the game.  This was Stanislas Wawrinka‘s first major final and Rafael Nadal‘s attempt at winning his 14th Slam. In their previous 12 matches, Wawrinka had never even taken a set off Nadal. And yet, in a match that seemed scripted by Days of our Lives writers-turned-tennis gods, No. 8 Wawrinka upset an injured No. 1 Nadal 6-3, 6-2,... 

Nadal vs. Wawrinka: Breaking Down 2014 Australian Open Final’s Key Moments

The 2014 Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Stanislas Wawrinka will be remembered as the upset that shook up the men’s world tennis rankings. With wins over Novak Djokovic and Nadal in the tournament, Wawrinka jumps from No. 8 in the world to No. 3—surpassing Roger Federer and becoming the highest-ranked Swiss player in the world for the first time in his career. Getting... 

Mexico’s Best and Worst World Cup Jerseys

Throughout World Cup history, Mexico have worn great kits designed by some of the top sports brands in the market. Although green has always been the reigning color, the national team has included other hues, like black, burgundy and white. In five months El Tri will debut in Brazil 2014. The Mexican Football Federation will keep the current home kit, while the blog Todo Sobre Camisetas posted a photo... 

Tiger Woods Misses Secondary Cut at 2014 Farmers Insurance Open

Tiger Woods‘ debut tournament of the 2013-14 PGA Tour season didn’t go quite as planned. The 38-year-old legend missed the secondary cut in defending his title at the Farmers Insurance Open—an event he’s won seven times previously. PGA rules dictate that only 70 golfers (including ties) are allowed to advance to the final round of the tournament, and Tiger fell outside the... 

Why Hasn’t Sweden Produced Its Own Kimi Raikkonen?

When the lights go out at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix, Marcus Ericsson, Caterham’s new driver, will become the 10th Swede to start a Formula One grand prix.  Based on the success of drivers from Sweden’s neighbour, Finland, you might expect that there have been many more Finnish drivers in the history of the F1 world championship. In fact, there have been fewer. Only eight Finns... 

Why Miguel Layun Can Be Mexico’s Surprise Package at the 2014 World Cup

Miguel Layun debuted with Mexico in the 2013 Gold Cup. Now, he has become a regular for the team and could make a huge impact in the 2014 World Cup. Layun has come a long way and has put behind the tough times he lived through in his first years as a regular player of the Liga MX. After three seasons with Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz, he left for Italy and became the first Mexican to play for Atalanta;... 

Bubba Watson Wears Custom Georgia Bulldogs Golf Shoes to Win School 500 Dollars

Any golfer that wore his alma mater’s colors for Round 3 of the Farmers Insurance Open earned $500 for that school’s golf program, as part of the PGA Tour’s University Day. Bubba Watson made sure to get the prize by rocking these impressive custom Georgia Bulldogs golf shoes. If he shoots the lowest score of the third round, his school will also get a $10,000 prize. Pressure’s... 

Sam Warburton and Welsh Rugby Union Agree on Major Contract

Welsh rugby has been given a massive lift with the news that Sam Warburton has become the first star to sign a central contract with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU). The regions have been in disarray for a number of years now, gradually watching as their best and brightest depart for more lucrative pastures in France and England. However, Warburton has resisted temptation of a move elsewhere, and ESPN... 

Tiger Woods at Farmers Insurance Open 2014: Day 3 Score, Highlights, Analysis

Tiger Woods played one of his worst rounds ever on Saturday at the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open.  Playing on the South course at Torrey Pines, Woods struggled to a 79, which brought him down to a tie for 80th place.  By playing horrible on Saturday, Woods missed the cut for Sunday, where the top 70 players will play in the final round of the tournament.  At the top... 

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