European Team of the Week: Ospreys and Montpellier Thrashings Lay Base

With a break away from the pressures of the Six Nations, players were permitted to return to their club settings this week, with some using the respite more wisely than others. A thumping Munster win over Zebre ensured that Rob Penney’s side stayed atop the Pro12, while Northampton Saints and Saracens remained within a one-point distance of one another with triumphs of their own. In France, four... 

Ranking the 10 Best 1st-Round Matches at WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship

Matt Kuchar will defend his title at the 2014 WGC-Accenture Match Play at Dove Mountain this week. He entered the 2013 WGC-Accenture Match Play as a sixth seed and defeated Hunter Mahan in the final match last year. Henrik Stenson ranked No. 3 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) is the highest-ranked player in the field this year. Other top-seeded players and their OWGR are Justin Rose (5),... 

Six Nations Table 2014: Examining Current Standings Heading into Week 3

The third round of matches of the Six Nations Championship take place this weekend, with three intriguing ties. The Friday evening kick-off features the stuttering Wales side taking on a French team that has a 100 percent record so far. The Saturday fixtures see a lunchtime battle for the Wooden Spoon, as Scotland travel to face Italy, and then one of the match-defining games of the series, as the... 

Augusta National Is Forced to Remove Eisenhower Tree Following Ice Storm

Money, power and privilege can certainly control many aspects of American life, but it evidently cannot control Mother Nature. Augusta National Golf Club was forced to remove the Eisenhower Tree—named in honor of Augusta National member and former United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower—from the 17th hole over the weekend due to damage sustained during an historic ice storm that swept... 

Why Roy Hodgson Must Include Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling in His World Cup Squad

England manager Roy Hodgson wasn’t in attendance for Liverpool‘s FA Cup defeat to Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. Instead, he was in Miami visiting the training facilities his squad will use in their pre-World Cup training camp. From there, he’ll travel to Brazil to visit the stadium in Manaus in which England will face Italy this summer. One player who is pushing himself into the... 

Six Nations Fixtures 2014: Key Battles to Watch During Week 3 Action

Having enjoyed a much-needed respite in the tournament schedule, Six Nations rugby returns to the spotlight this weekend with a pick of Week 3 blockbusters on the billing. Once again, the continental curtain will be raised as Europe’s giants clash on a team-wide scale, but here it’s the more individual stage that we cast an eye toward. Looking ahead to the Week 3 fixture list, we’ve... 

Rafael Nadal, Caroline Wozniacki and Winners and Losers of the Week in Tennis

Rafael Nadal is ready to play tennis, and we look into his comments as he readies for Brazil’s Rio Open and its introduction to the ATP tour. Caroline Wozniacki gives a curious self-appraisal of her career. Her reality may differ than the views of typical tennis critics. This proved more interesting than Li Na‘s early loss. Deep in the heart of February, tennis continues with its mixed... 

Simona De Silvestro and the Most Successful Female Formula 1 Drivers

Simona de Silvestro is the latest in a short line of women to be considered for a drive in Formula One. Last week, the Swiss Indycar driver was announced as an “affiliated driver” by the Sauber team. She will take part in certain test events with an initial aim of acquiring an FIA Super Licence—which is necessary if a driver wishes to actually race in F1. If she does make it, she’ll... 

Bubba Watson’s Son Celebrates Father’s Win in Adorable Fashion

On Sunday, Bubba Watson won his first tournament since the 2012 Masters, winning the 2014 Northern Trust Open. While the victory was a huge one for Watson, more attention might be going to his adorable child. On the 18th green, Bubba’s two-year-old son, Caleb, waited for him as he finished up. During the live broadcast, Caleb shot his hands up while yelling, “Yay, daddy!” and melting... 

Augusta National Removes Eisenhower Tree Following Ice Storm

For years, the Eisenhower Tree, better known to golf fans as Ike’s Tree, has been one of the most widely recognized landmarks at the Masters on the 17th hole.  Following an ice storm that devastated the state of Georgia, the famous pine was removed over the weekend, according to John Boyette of The Augusta Chronicle. Augusta National and Masters chairman Billy Payne spoke about the... 

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