Rory McIlroy Battling Inconsistency and Lofty Expectations at 2014 British Open

Ever since being recognized as a golfing prodigy destined to contend for major titles, it has been assumed that Rory McIlroy would one day reign as champion of the British Open. This is the perfect week to fulfill that promise, before unmet expectations make critics feel entitled to set the hounds nipping at his heels. As a native of Northern Ireland and a citizen of the United Kingdom, the 25-year-old... 

British Open 2014: Latest Odds, Predictions and Picks

Tiger could be an endangered species, but you wouldn’t know that by looking at his odds to win the British Open. As charismatic megafauna go, there are none bigger than Tiger Woods. As it stands, he’s 15-1 on the morning line, good for co-second choice with Rory McIlroy. This just doesn’t make much sense. (What was that sound? Ah, another casino/hotel going up in Vegas.) What else... 

Messi Is the Reason Argentina Must Win the Next World Cup

It is only a day after the World Cup final, and there are four years (around 1,461 days) still to unwind until the next one, yet I am already cheering for Argentina to win the next World Cup.  I was alive 24 years ago and rooting for Argentina to beat Germany in the Italia ’90 final. My idolization of Diego Maradona was the sole purpose for my support of Argentina.  I watched in horror... 

Phil Mickelson Enjoyed His Time with Claret Jug, Used It to Drink $40,000 Wine

Drinking out a trophy is nothing new for athletes, but when Phil Mickelson does it, he goes all out. Lefty won The Open Championship in 2013, so he has been able to relax with the Claret Jug—the trophy given to the winner of the tournament—for the past year. Based on what he said, he thoroughly enjoyed his time with the trophy. Mickelson told The Scotsman some of the... 

Phil Mickelson’s Major Window Looks Shut as British Open Title Defense Begins

HOYLAKE, England—The one admission was unavoidable. “It hasn’t been a very good year,” affirmed Phil Mickelson. Not at all. Not when he missed the cut in the Masters and finished 28th in the U.S. Open. Not when he couldn’t crack the top 10 in any tournament on Tour since August. Here Mickelson sat, with all his endorsement labels, Barclays on the vest sweater,... 

Why British Open-US Open Double Is Among Golf’s Toughest Feats

All 156 players in this week’s British Open have a chance to hoist the champion’s Claret Jug, but only one has a shot at completing a feat that has been accomplished by only six players in the history of golf. That’s Martin Kaymer, who’s seeking to join legends Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson and Tiger Woods as the only players to win the U.S. Open... 

German Open Tennis Championships 2014: Daily Scores, Results, Draw Schedule

The 2014 German Open Tennis Championships, sponsored by bet-at-home, is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar this summer, and the depth of talent in the field will only have fans of the sport even more enthusiastic. The tournament is held at the Rothenbaum Tennis Center in Hamburg and is one of the most unique events on tour. With the largest center court in Germany and a retractable... 

15 Best Goals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup

After 64 matches and 171 goals, Germany were crowned 2014 FIFA World Cup champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Though the tournament is over and done with, it has left plenty of cracking memories, not least of which was an average of more than 2.6 goals each game. Here we’ve picked our finest 15 from the tournament, ranked in order—feel free to leave your own suggestions and... 

British Open 2014: Early Favorites and Betting Odds from Vegas for Entire Field

There’s nothing quite like the Open Championship. The history. The famous courses. The weather that often doesn’t behave.  It’s a special major, no doubt, and this year should offer a spectacular tournament, as some of the biggest names in the golfing world all compete for the Claret Jug. But who are the favorites? Which players should you be watching closely? Let’s find... 

Complete Preview and Predictions for 2014 British Open

The 2014 Open Championship is here, and golf’s top players are at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in England to compete for golf’s third major of the season.  Will a veteran come away with the hardware, or will we see a first-time winner hoisting the Claret Jug on Sunday? Does Tiger Woods have what it takes to return to his dominant form in his first major tournament since... 

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