John Button and Other Inspirational Formula 1 Fathers

John Button, father of 2009 Formula One champion Jenson, passed away on Sunday at his home on the French Riviera. He was 70. A passionate motorsport fan and devoted father, John was a constant, reassuring presence at his son’s side. It would be fair to say that without his influence and support, Jenson would never have made it. The same could be said for countless others. In tribute to John,... 

Mickelson Likes His New Driver, Playing West Coast and Staying off Social Media

If you want to watch Phil Mickelson this week, it’s time to stay up late or get up early.  He and Rory McIlroy are both at the Abu Dhabi HSBC with television times starting at 4 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.   Mickelson seemed more than ready to test out his new driver, the club he hopes will allow him to win the U.S. Open.  The Alpha Driver, a part of the Big Bertha line, won’t... 

Serena Williams vs. Vesna Dolonc: Recap and Results from Australian Open 2014

Serena Williams made quick work of Vesna Dolonc in the second round of the 2014 Australian Open on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Melbourne, winning in dominant fashion by a score of 6-1, 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena. The match may as well have been called after the first set, considering how borderline unbeatable the 17-time Grand Slam champion has been at Melbourne Park when she wins it: Although she’s... 

The 10 Most Memorable Matches in Australian Open History

Will this year’s Australian Open produce any classic moments? Will any matches over the next two weeks rank among the 10 most memorable matches in Australian Open history? The stakes, the quality of tennis, the drama and the star quality of the participants contribute to make a tennis match memorable. Sometimes a display of emotion or an unlikely incident causes a match to be etched in our memory. What... 

Australian Open 2014: Top Stories from Early Action in Melbourne

The action is hot—literally—and heavy at the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year. The 2014 Australian Open in Melbourne is still in its first two days of play, but there have already been a few noteworthy occurrences.  Let’s take a look at the top stories developing thus far.   The Heat Is On Temperatures in Melbourne have reached as high as 108 degrees on the... 

Novak Djokovic Will Cruise Past Leonardo Mayer at 2014 Australian Open

Novak Djokovic‘s remarkable 22-match winning streak at the Australian Open will be safe on Day 3. The three-time defending tournament champion—and odds-on favorite in the men’s draw—will take on world No. 98 Leonardo Mayer in the second round at Melbourne Park. And while Djokovic has never faced off against the 26-year-old Argentine before, he’s poised to cruise past... 

Australian Open 2014: Highlighting Most Impressive Outings from Early Results

The 2014 Australian Open is off to a blistering start, and it’s not all because of the merciless heat wave that torments the tournament. It’s been so hot in the early stages of this event that Caroline Wozniacki‘s water bottle began to become one with the court: Perhaps Wozniacki‘s ill-fated water bottle was not just suffering from the heat produced by the sun, but also by... 

Australian Open 2014 Weather: Latest on Forecast for Year’s 1st Grand Slam

Although there’s no shortage of star power on display at Melbourne Park this January, the scorching temperatures have stolen the show through the opening rounds of the 2014 Australian Open. According to Weather.com, temperatures in the 100s are projected to stick around through the first week, finally giving way to cooler weather for the tournament’s first weekend. While cooler temperatures... 

Australian Open 2014 TV Schedule: Daily Listings for Remainder of Grand Slam

The 2014 Australian Open has already gotten off to an interesting start, to say the least. Venus Williams was ousted in the first round. John Isner was forced to withdraw due to an ankle injury. And to top it all off, several players were wilted by temperatures rising above 107 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Douglas Robson of USA Today. Wimbledon champion Andy Murray told Robson: “It looks... 

6 Surprises in Wales’ Six Nations Squad

Warren Gatland has played his hand in the lead up to the Six Nations. Gatland named his squad on Tuesday as he goes in search of a historic third straight title. With a raft of Welshman involved in the Lions tour last summer and a bruising start to the 2013/14 season claiming a number of Welsh injury victims, a hat-trick of Six Nations triumphs will not come easy for the men in red. So has Gatland... 

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