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Few athletes or teams have dominated an individual competition quite like Rafael Nadal dominates the French Open. He’s won eight of the last nine tournaments there, only dropping the 2009 final to Roger Federer. So why in the wide world of sports would I pick Novak Djokovic to beat Nadal at Roland Garros? For one thing, in my opinion, the only player capable of beating Nadal at the French Open...
Published: May 22, 2014
It has been more than four years since the infidelity scandal of superstar golfer Tiger Woods rocked the sports world, and it seems time has healed some wounds between he and ex-wife Elin Nordegren. In a new interview with Sandra Sobieraj Westfall of People magazine, Nordegren revealed that the relationship between herself and her former husband is a civil one. Nordegren and Woods share...
Published: May 22, 2014
Adam Scott bolted into the No. 1 position in the Official World Golf Ranking this week by, well, doing almost nothing over the past six months. It was as if Scott’s practice sessions, television watching and lounging around on the couch last week were so impressive that they allowed him to just tear on past Tiger Woods and into the No. 1 position in the World Golf Ranking. Scott hasn’t...
Published: May 22, 2014
In what is to be the last rendition of the Amlin Challenge Cup under its current guise, Northampton Saints and Bath will be the first two sides to compete for European silverware in a manic week for rugby. The Aviva Premiership representatives have seen differing fortunes in their domestic endeavours of late, with Jim Mallinder’s men claiming a place in the final opposite Saracens, while Bath...
Published: May 22, 2014
The Monaco Grand Prix is a firm favourite among Formula One drivers. They love the romance, the tradition and the history of the place. They love the idea of driving on the edge, knowing a single mistake can ruin a weekend’s work. They love the pressure of knowing that their abilities behind the wheel can make all the difference. Indeed, there is a lot to admire about Monaco from a driving perspective—but...
Published: May 22, 2014
Even at age 32, Serena Williams stands head and shoulders above the rest of the women’s tennis field. Williams remains the top-ranked singles players in the world, and with a win at the Italian Open she appears primed to defend her French Open crown. However, if there’s a major where Williams is vulnerable, it’s the French. Williams has won just twice at Roland Garros, easily her...
Published: May 22, 2014
Caroline Wozniacki is undoubtedly going through a very tough time in her life. The tennis star is in the middle of a highly public breakup with professional golfer Rory McIlroy—just days after the couple sent out wedding invitations. That said, she seems to be turning to an unusual source of support. Wozniacki tweeted this morning about how difficult things have been for her lately…and...
Published: May 22, 2014
The Formula One circus rolls into Monaco for the most storied race on the calendar this weekend where Nico Rosberg will attempt to retake the championship lead from teammate Lewis Hamilton. The Englishman claimed a fourth consecutive victory when he won in Spain last time out to reach 100 points, overtaking his colleague in the standings as the German came through in second place. But after five races,...
Published: May 22, 2014
This year, two of the world’s greatest motor races take place on the same day. On Sunday 25 May, the 2014 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix starts at 12 p.m. UTC (1 p.m. BST, 8 a.m. EDT). A few hours later, it’s the turn of the Indy 500, scheduled to start at 4:12 p.m. UTC (5:12 p.m. BST, 12:12 p.m. EDT). The races form two of the three parts of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, the other being...
Published: May 22, 2014
The biggest game in club rugby plays out this Saturday in Cardiff, as Saracens battle Toulon in the Heineken Cup final. The match represents three possible swansongs: One each for Jonny Wilkinson and Steve Borthwick as they retire, and one for the competition itself as the creation of the European Rugby Champions Cup takes its place. Saracens have been the form team in English rugby...