Australian Open 2014: How Li Na’s Win Will Affect Women’s Grand Slam Scene

Li Na‘s win over Dominika Cibulkova culminated an unpredictable Australian Open. The fourth-seed winning the tournament isn’t unheard of, but when you consider she was the highest seed in the women’s final four, it makes you wonder what happened in Melbourne, and will it continue through the year.   Serena is Still the Queen of the Court By most accounts, Serena Williams is... 

Formula One’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Alonso Positive, Button Focused and More

With many teams having already unveiled their 2014 challengers and the rest set to do so during the first pre-season test at Jerez this week, the buzz of excitement for the new Formula One season is well and truly back. It’s not all there is to talk about in the world of F1, though. Amongst this week’s early talking points, we look at how Bernie Ecclestone could pay his way out of a long... 

Australian Open 2014: Stan Wawrinka’s Triumph Nearly Overshadowed by Rafa’s Pain

Stanislas Wawrinka won the Australian Open, his first Grand Slam title. Hopefully he’s somewhere throwing a party. Because yesterday he had to endure the party poopers.  What was supposed to be Wawrinka‘s night in the spotlight was nearly overshadowed by Rafael Nadal‘s back injury. Australian Open tournament officials and ESPN focused so much attention on Nadal’s injury... 

Will Injuries Derail Rafael Nadal’s Quest to Be the Greatest of All Time?

The 2014 Australian Open might best represent the ambiguities in pronouncing Rafael Nadal as the greatest player of all time. His career has been filled with periods of invincible play and breathtaking triumph. It has also been significantly interrupted with untimely injuries. All of which is part of the enigma in wondering how Nadal will complete his career legacy. After another conquest of super... 

What to Watch out for as Formula 1 2014 Testing Begins

Tuesday, January 28th, sees the start of the first Formula One test of the 2014 season. The session will run for four days at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain. Ten teams and at least 20 drivers will be taking part, with only Lotus missing out. As we head into one of the most eagerly anticipated tests for years, here’s what to watch out for. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2014: Dates, Times, Fixtures, Live Stream and TV Info

The Northern Hemisphere’s premier international rugby union tournament is once again welcomed back to European shores this coming weekend, with Wales looking to win the Six Nations title for a record third time in succession. However, the giants of England, Ireland, France, Scotland and Italy will each have something to say about the championship’s defence, and the tightest tournament yet... 

Australian Open 2014 Results: Analyzing Impact of Men’s and Women’s Finals

The 2014 Australian Open kicked off the Grand Slam tennis season in rather surprising fashion, with No. 8 seed Stanislas Wawrinka and fourth seed Li Na emerging as champions from the men’s and women’s sides, respectively. Li was favored by the time she reached the final, but the most shocking development was Wawrinka‘s ascent as he knocked off top seed and prohibitive favorite Rafael... 

Way-Too-Early Predictions for the 2014 French Open

Yes, the French Open is more than three months away, but with the excitement of the Australian Open still fresh in our minds we can’t help but take what we now know and forecast what to expect at Roland Garros in May. The French Open is an entirely foreign animal to the Australian, requiring a different style of play and patience for long, grueling matches. Its thick, red clay can pound the body,... 

The Biggest Storylines in Golf for the Week of Jan. 27

Neither Phil Mickelson nor Tiger Woods were at their best last week in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. They will both be in action again this week but in different tournaments. Woods has traveled to the Middle East to play in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, and Mickelson will defend his title at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Even though the NFL will host the Super Bowl this weekend,... 

How Much Brighter Will Jordan Spieth’s Star Get in 2014?

Jordan Spieth proved something Sunday afternoon at Torrey Pines every great golfer before him had already learned. It’s not going to be there every week. The young man, barely old enough to grow a beard, played like a very talented 10-year PGA Tour veteran last year and through three of his first four events of 2014. In reality, though, he was a boy among men and made sure folks playing and watching... 

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