2014 Farmers Insurance Open: Winners and Losers from Torrey Pines

The 2014 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines turned out to be full of surprises not the least of which was 112th ranked Scott Stallings coming away with the victory. It also had Stewart Cink at the top of the leaderboard after the first day, then Phil Mickelson dropping out with an aching back. Who could have predicted the Tiger Woods blow up in the third round leading to him missing the secondary... 

Australian Open 2014 Tennis: Most Promising Performances from Melbourne

After a wild 2014 Australian Open, the rest of the tennis season could be exciting and unpredictable. Both the men and the women’s draw produced surprise winners. Victories for Stanislas Wawrinka and Li Na could be the beginning to a strong season for both.  Here’s a look at the players who had the most promising performances in Melbourne.   Li Na Though she is no stranger to... 

How Mexico Will Line Up Against South Korea

Mexico will start their preparation for Brazil 2014 on Wednesday, January 29 against South Korea. The game will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio at 9 p.m. ET. The Asian side will not travel with some of its best footballers, such as Ji Dong-Won, Son Heung-Min, Hong Jeong-Ho and Ki Sung-Yueng, since it is not a FIFA date. Although El Tri was in the same situation, coach Miguel Herrera managed... 

Rugby Mascot Destroys Fan with Big Hit in Staged Race

This fan had no idea what he was getting himself into when he agreed to take part in this staged mascot race. During the USA Rugby Sevens in Las Vegas, one “Spanish fan”, Alex, agreed to race Mr. Rugbee. Rookie the Eagle came and decided to take his role in the stunt to the next level, laying a huge hit on Alex. Ouch. Deadspin’s Samer Kalaf reported that Alex needed help off the field,... 

Australian Open 2014: Ranking Most Disappointing Stars from Year’s 1st Major

Raise your hand if you picked Li Na and Stanislas Wawrinka to win the 2014 Australian Open.  I did. Actually, I’m lying about picking them, and chances are, if your hand is raised, you are too.  It’s not like the pair came completely out of nowhere. Wawrinka and Na are far from struggling players on the professional circuit. Wawrinka entered this tournament ranked eighth... 

Australian Open 2014 Men’s Final: Stanislas Wawrinka Cements Star Status

Everyone doubted him. Despite defeating Novak Djokovic en route to his first Grand Slam final, nobody believed Stanislas Wawrinka had a shot at defeating Rafael Nadal for the Australian Open title. After playing the best tournament of his life, Wawrinka topped it off with the biggest moment of his career by earning the biggest upset in Melbourne after a tournament where underdogs ruled the court. The... 

Australian Open 2104: The Biggest Lessons Learned in Melbourne

Upsets were rampant in the 2014 Australian Open, and the first Grand Slam event of the year taught us some big lessons about what to expect in 2014 and beyond. Pre-tournament favorites Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic failed to get past the quarterfinals while Stanislas Wawrinka and Dominika Cibulkova made major breakthroughs. We selected eight of the biggest lessons learned in Melbourne and listed... 

CHAN 2014: Fixtures and Predictions for Rest of African Nations Championship

The 2014 African Nations Championship will culminate over the next week with the semifinals, third-place match and finals. The five teams remaining have put on a wildly entertaining, high-scoring affair thus far, and the third edition of the tournament figures to have its best finish yet.  Below is all the information on who will be playing and when for the rest of CHAN 2014: So what can football... 

Rafael Nadal Injury: Updates on Tennis Star’s Back and Recovery

Updates from Monday, Jan. 27 Iain Rogers of Reuters.com provides a statement from Rafael Nadal‘s coach discussing the star’s back injury: “The doctor said it’s a tightening of the muscles and a few days rest should be enough,” said Toni. “He went into the match after feeling twinges during the week but very minor ones that normally do not affect you at all. “In... 

Wawrinka vs. Nadal: Final Upset Sets Stage for Unpredictable 2014 in Men’s Tennis

Whether you attribute Stanislas Wawrinka’s stunning upset of Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final to Rafa’s injuries or not, the win may still represent a power shift in men’s tennis. Nadal had been dominant en route to the final. He had lost just one set and had never even dropped a set to Wawrinka in any of their 12 previous meetings. On Sunday, Wawrinka, a hand blister and... 

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