Biggest Obstacles for All of the Top Stars at 2014 Australian Open

The top tennis stars face significant obstacles at the 2014 Australian Open. The strange thing is, none of them are looking at the same challenges. Roger Federer is being betrayed by a limb that he just can’t seem to get under control. Juan Martin del Potro can control himself, but what about the rising temperatures in Melbourne? Finally, Andy Murray is back, but did he bring his back with him? Speaking... 

Australian Open 2014: Highlighting Early Dark-Horse Threats

Tennis season’s first Grand Slam is underway in Melbourne as the game’s biggest stars take center stage at the 2014 Australian Open. While all eyes are sure to remain on the favorites, the early rounds offer us a rare opportunity to venture off of the beaten path.  Below I’ll highlight four players who have emerged as early dark-horse threats Down Under.   Alexandr Dolgopolov Ukraine’s... 

PGA Tour: Is Jimmy Walker the Next Jason Dufner?

After nine years on tour and at the age of 34, Jimmy Walker finally appears to have shaken that journeyman status, which is a feat that very few professional golfers ever manage to accomplish. Walker’s win on Sunday afternoon at the Sony Open in Hawaii, where he posted a back-nine score of 30 during the final round and birdies on four out of his final six holes, was his second PGA Tour victory... 

Australian Open 2014 TV Schedule: Daily Listings for Season’s 1st Grand Slam

The 2014 Australian Open is underway. As the first Grand Slam event of the tennis season, the Aussie Open is a must-see spectacle for fans around the globe. That feat is much easier said than done, especially for American viewers thanks to the time differentials, but savvy fans can and will find a way to catch all the action—as they do each year. Novak Djokovic was the big winner in 2013,... 

What Andy Murray Must Do to Break Through at Australian Open

The past two years have seen the breakthrough of Andy Murray. The Scottish superstar has captured his first major, his first Olympic gold medal and, of course, his first Wimbledon.  However, one obstacle Murray has yet to conquer is the Australian Open, where he has finished as the runner-up three of the past four years. Coming off back surgery, Murray faces an uphill battle to unseat three-time... 

European Team of the Week: Toulon Heap Misery on Cardiff Blues

The Heineken Cup quarter-final began to take shape this weekend after the first clubs gained qualification from the pool stage, with Toulon, Clermont and Munster all advancing at the top of their respective groups. The stars were out in droves as the penultimate matches of the pool phase shook Europe once again, the continental hierarchy aiming to establish their dominance in search of major silverware. Some... 

Biggest Concerns for Golf’s Top Stars in 2014

Both the PGA and European Tours have begun their 2014 seasons, and some of the top players in the world have some issues to be concerned with this year. Adam Scott had a fantastic year in 2013, winning a Masters Green Jacket and three other world-wide titles. Rory McIlroy struggled for most of last year and did not post a win on either the PGA or European Tours. Who among the top names in golf have... 

Australian Open 2014: Players with Best Shot to Halt Novak Djokovic’s Dominance

Novak Djokovic loves playing tennis at the Australian Open, where he’s won three consecutive Grand Slam singles titles. Despite this reign of dominance, Djokovic has sought to increase his edge on the competition even further by taking on Boris Becker as his coach—himself a six-time Grand Slam winner and a Wimbledon champ at age 17. Djokovic will seek to tighten his vice grip around the... 

Man Falls Through Ceiling of Golf Store, No One Bats an Eyelid

Internet, I’d like you to meet Ron and Billy—the two best friends anyone could ever hope for in this life. While details concerning their undoubtedly zany friendship have yet to surface, all that needs to be known about these two men is demonstrated in this video. This brief, 59-second clip was spotted by Mentality Magazine (h/t Paul Sacca of NextImpulseSports.com) and shows... 

Australian Open 2014 Bracket: Breaking Down Paths for Tournament Favorites

The Australian Open giveth and it taketh away. The tournament known as the “Happy Slam” left some of the game’s favorite players a little disappointed with their draw and others looking at a more-than-favorable draw heading into the Grand Slam event. On the men’s side, No. 2 Novak Djokovic has a pretty simple path to making the final while Rafael Nadal, the No. 1 player... 

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