Apia International Sydney 2014: Daily Scores, Results and Schedule

The Apia International tournament is one of the last tuneups before the Australian Open, the year’s first Grand Slam event. Not all of the top players are appearing in this year’s event, but there are enough stars in action to give the winner some momentum heading into the Aussie Open. Last year’s winner on the women’s side was Agnieszka Radwanska and she returned to defend... 

30 Fringe Players Who Could Make a Late Push for USMNT World Cup Squad

With the U.S. men’s national team only a few months away from the 2014 World Cup, the vast majority of roster spots on the U.S. squad have already been locked up by the team’s regulars. However, there are still a few spots in doubt and a number of “fringe” players who could still make a late push to get on the team. At this point, it appears as if 21 spots on the 23-man... 

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

The ATP rankings are based on merit. A Top 20 player needs a lot of talent, work and winning. But rankings rarely hold to form for Grand Slam tournaments. The 2014 Australian Open will undoubtedly witness big winners and disappointed losers. Players get what they earn. The following slides will not simply list the Top 20 players, but rather the players who could also most likely go deep in the Australian... 

20 African Players to Watch out for in 2014

This article profiles 20 African players who are set for a big year. This collection is an assembly of stars at very different stages of their respective careers, but each is primed for a big 12 months. Some of these names are figures embarking on the opening stages of their nascent careers, others are veterans poised for a renaissance. Naturally, in a World Cup year, the tournament will go a long... 

Eusebio: Career Highlights of the Late Portugal and Benfica Legend

The world lost a football great on Sunday, with the passing of legendary Portuguese attacker Eusebio at the age of 71—full report from Sky Sports here. He suffered a heart attack early Sunday morning. Eusebio will be remembered as a devastating forward talent, blessed with frightening pace and a fiercely powerful shot. He was a European Cup winner with Benfica in 1962, European Footballer of... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Clint Dempsey and Brek Shea Make Debuts for New Clubs

It was an exciting week for Americans playing abroad as Clint Dempsey and Brek Shea debuted for new clubs on loan. America’s youngsters also got into the mix as Sebastian Lletget made his senior debut for West Ham and teenager Duane Holmes helped English Championship side Huddersfield to an FA Cup win.  Finally, there were plenty of transfer rumors out this week with potential new clubs... 

Portugal Legend Eusebio Dies Aged 71

Portuguese football legend Eusebio da Silva Ferreira has passed away at the age of 71. Widely regarded as one of the greatest to ever play the game, the man known simply as Eusebio was the top scorer at the 1966 World Cup in England. He netted nine times in the tournament, including a four-goal haul against North Korea. Altogether, he scored 733 times in 745 career matches. His honours include a 1962... 

Favourites for the 2014 Men’s Australian Open

The 102nd Australian Open takes place on the hard courts at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, January 13-26. So who are the favorites for the first Grand Slam of 2014? Here are my picks. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga The 2008 finalist can beat just about anyone on any surface, on any given day—other than a Sunday. That’s unfortunate, as that’s when the finals of Grand Slam singles events are usually... 

Rafael Nadal’s Win at Qatar Open 2014 Bodes Well for Rest of Year

With a win at the 2014 Qatar Open, things are looking very good for Rafael Nadal as he starts off the new calendar year. Nadal was able to get to the final round of the Qatar Open without much trouble.  He got off to a great start in the final round against Gael Monfils, winning 6-1 in the first set; however, Monfils was able to hold on in the second set, with Nadal falling 6-7 (5-7).  Nadal,... 

Little Linksters Is Seeking the World’s Best Golf Swing

For the fourth consecutive year, PGA teaching professional Brendon Elliott is seeking the best golf swing for children under the age of eight through his Little Linksters program. The contest is open to children from around the world. Parents and golf teachers are encouraged to post a video of their favorite little golfer to YouTube and submit the link to Little Linksters. A panel of golf celebrities—Frank... 

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