Rory McIlroy Poised for Strong Finish to Season After 2014 British Open Win

After a rough 2013 campaign, Rory McIlroy is back on track for the 2014 season, and after a big win at the 2014 British Open, the 25-year-old is set to have a strong finish for the year. It was just the first win on the PGA Tour for McIlroy this year, but it was a big one. He started the tournament with two straight rounds of 66, leading the way the entire tournament. At one point, he even had a seven-stroke... 

Is Dunga the Right Man to Lead Brazil Recovery After World Cup Disaster?

The recruitment process was short. Dunga was confirmed as Brazil’s new head coach on Tuesday, as was first reported in the Brazilian press (link in Portuguese) late last week, less than a fortnight after Luiz Felipe Scolari’s dismissal. If his second coming is somewhat of a surprise, you are not alone. Former Corinthians boss Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, perhaps better known as Tite, one... 

Has Canada Bypassed the United States As North America’s Tennis Power?

O Canada, you’re showing off now. The country that rules the ice is now making noise on grass, clay and hard courts. When it comes to tennis, Canada is putting its neighbor to the South on notice.  The No. 7-ranked players on the ATP and WTA Tours are both Canadian. Milos Raonic, 23, and Eugenie Bouchard, 20, also lead a class of next generation Millennials. Raonic reached the semifinals... 

Kevin Skinner Should Be Remembered as One of All Blacks’ Very Best

Legendary All Blacks prop Kevin Skinner passed away aged 86, as was reported by the Otago Daily Times on Monday. Throughout his career, Skinner forged a reputation as one of the hardest men to ever wear the black jersey and should be remembered as one of New Zealand’s finest ever. In Paul Verdon’s 2001 book Tribute, a panel judged Skinner to be the 12th-greatest All Black... 

Senior British Open 2014: Players to Watch at Royal Porthcawl

With the Open Championship at Hoylake behind us, we now turn to the Senior British Open, the first ever to be played in Wales at Royal Porthcawl. The questions leading up to the tournament are plentiful. Will anybody replicate Rory McIlroy’s impressive showing at the Open Championship? Can anybody stop Colin Montgomerie? Will Tom Watson continue his dominance of the tournament? Let’s break... 

Stock Watch for US Ryder Cup Candidates After 2014 British Open

U.S. Ryder Cup candidates are running out of time to state their cases. The top nine Ryder Cup point earners (under the Ryder Cup points system) from the 2013 Masters through the 2014 PGA Championship punch their tickets to compete for country at Gleneagles at the end of September. Captain Tom Watson will announce his three picks in early September. With only three weeks until Ryder Cup rosters are... 

2014 British Open: Top Storylines to Follow After Rory McIlroy’s Big Win

With the 2014 British Open now done, there are a number of storylines to follow for the rest of the PGA season after Rory McIlroy‘s impressive victory. Despite strong finishes from Sergio Garcia and Rickie Fowler, who both finished tied for second, McIlroy was able to hold on after shooting just one under par Sunday. A number of other golfers finished the final round strong, including Jim Furyk... 

2014 Grades for Golf’s Top Stars After 3 Majors

Believe it or not, three of golf’s major championships have been contested with only the PGA Championship left on the schedule. Bubba Watson, Martin Kaymer and Rory McIlroy are the champions thus far, leaving golf’s other top stars wanting. Grading those top stars based on their performances in the three majors was an interesting endeavor. There were a few A’s, a few D’s and... 

Winners and Losers from Liga MX Week 1

The 2014 Apertura tournament of the Liga MX is underway. After the first matchday there were several surprises, although not all of them were pleasant. Pumas, Monterrey, America, Puebla, Santos and Pachuca sealed victories during the weekend, while the rest of the pack either tied or lost their respective games. Let’s take a look at the winners and losers. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Lewis Hamilton Was Right to Attack During the 2014 German Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton went into the Formula One German Grand Prix on Sunday in damage-limitation mode. A brake failure in qualifying and five-place penalty for changing his gearbox left him starting in 20th. To make matters worse, team-mate and championship rival Nico Rosberg was on pole. The German would surely cruise to an unopposed win; Hamilton needed to finish as close behind as possible. He set about... 

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