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Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: January 21, 2014
Would it be selfish to ask for an encore? Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka—as they have become accustomed to doing whenever they meet in Grand Slams—just gave the tennis world a five-set thriller. And if the two remaining men’s quarterfinal matchups provide anything even close to what those burgeoning rivals put on display, we’re in for another captivating day in...
Published: January 21, 2014
Brazil’s plans for the 2014 World Cup have been fairly stable since their Confederations Cup success last summer. However, since that victory, a number of senior players have been drafted in to take up squad places ahead of a competition that will be a test of mental stamina, as well as ability. Among those players—a list that also includes the likes of Ramires, Robinho, Willian and Maicon—is...
Published: January 21, 2014
Ah, the comfort of home, or as close to it as Tiger Woods may get when he tees it up at Torrey Pines, where he is the defending champion of the Farmer’s Insurance Open and where he has won eight times including his last major title at the U.S. Open in 2008. Torrey and Tiger go together like the cream in your coffee; add some sugar and you will get an idea of how sweet a place it is for Tiger....
Published: January 21, 2014
Singles quarterfinal action at the 2014 Australian Open will wrap up on Day 10 as a handful of tennis superstars take aim at the semifinals. Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Victoria Azarenka will each make their presence felt inside Rod Laver Arena as the stakes continue to rise. With only four more singles semifinal berths to be won, the stage is set for another dramatic slate of...
Published: January 21, 2014
If we have learned anything at this year’s Australian Open, it is that no one is untouchable. Serena Williams represented the first major upset as the top seed fell to No. 14 Ana Ivanovic. A few days later, four-time champion Novak Djokovic was knocked out by Stanislas Wawrinka. These notable results overshadowed the eliminations of David Ferrer and Maria Sharapova. While there are still a few...
Published: January 21, 2014
Two of the top players in men’s tennis will battle for a semifinal berth at the 2014 Australian Open in a must-see match on Day 10. Roger Federer and Andy Murray, who have combined to win 19 Grand Slams, are set to square off inside Rod Laver Arena Wednesday, Jan. 22 as each looks to secure the final spot in the men’s singles semifinals. Fourth-seeded Murray leads...
Published: January 21, 2014
Given the completely unexpected nature of the 2014 Australian Open women’s draw, it’s only fitting that the semifinal battle pits one of the sport’s most overlooked champions against a ground-breaking Canadian whom few saw coming before the fortnight began. Two-time Australian Open finalist Li Na cruised past Flavia Pennetta in straight sets on Tuesday, setting up an unexpected semifinal...
Published: January 21, 2014
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has one more international friendly before he must name his final World Cup squad. On March 5, the Selecao Brasileira take on South Africa in Johannesburg. Whilst being a final opportunity to test players he may wish to include in his World Cup mission, Scolari will also have the chance to tinker with those who have already booked their place in the squad. One area...
Published: January 21, 2014
The 2014 Australian Open will feature the last four women standing on Day 11 with a pair of women’s singles semifinal matchups. The first semifinal was set up on Day 9 as Li Na and Eugenie Bouchard won their respective quarterfinal matches to advance in the draw. Meanwhile, the second semifinal showdown has yet to be determined, with two-time defending tournament champion Victoria Azarenka headlining...
Published: January 21, 2014
The 2014 Australian Open has been full of upsets as crowd favorites Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic were eliminated from contention earlier than anyone would have expected, if at all. The landscape has shifted for the year’s first Grand Slam, and the focus has turned to the schedule and matchups for Day 10. With huge names like Rafael Nadal, Victoria Azarenka, Andy Murray and Roger Federer...