Bledisloe Cup 2014: Live Stream and Latest News for New Zealand vs. Australia

The second Test of the Bledisloe Cup between Australia and New Zealand gets underway at Eden Park on Saturday, with the tie perfectly poised after an opening-Test draw in Sydney. While the Australians will be full of confidence after more than holding their own in the first Test, the All Blacks’ record at Eden Park will dampen their spirits somewhat—as Commentary Box Sports revealed: The... 

Rugby Championship 2014: Fixtures, Standings and Predictions for Round 2 Games

Round 2 of the Rugby Championship takes centre stage this weekend, as the second instalment of the most mouth-watering fixtures in international rugby play out. It’s a repeat of the Round 1 fixtures with New Zealand taking on Australia and Argentina facing off with South Africa but all four nations come into the round with a huge point to prove. Here, we take a look at the Rugby Championship... 

Why the US Open Desperately Needs the Superstars to Deliver

After the advent of Open era tennis in 1968, the U.S. Open spent a decade trying to establish its unique Grand Slam identity. Peter Bodo, tennis historian and author of The Courts of Babylon documented the following changes: The U.S. Open could not tout tradition like Wimbledon, and its grass courts were soon ripped away and replaced by green clay. But that surface lasted only three years. It was too... 

US Open Tennis 2014: Championship Odds & Predictions for Top Contenders

Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic are ranked No. 1, have the top seeds and according to Odds Shark, are also the favorites to win the 2014 U.S. Open.  Williams seeks her 18th Grand Slam and third consecutive U.S. Open title. Djokovic hopes to win his second Slam this year and another U.S. Open.  Notable absences from the field impacted seeding. Li Na, ranked No. 3 and No. 2 Rafael Nadal,... 

Andy Murray: Can He Prevent a Djokovic-Federer Final at 2014 US Open?

It’s essentially been a season to forget so far for Andy Murray, currently ranked ninth and seeded eighth at this year’s U.S. Open. But based on where he landed in the draw in the final Grand Slam of 2014, he faces a major opportunity to make a big statement and could be the biggest roadblock to a final between the tournament’s top two seeds, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Murray,... 

If Rory Falters in FedEx Cup Playoffs, Who Can Take the Title?

Before anyone gets worked up into a froth, this column is not written as a result of Rory McIlroy shooting a 74 in the opening round of the 2014 FedEx Cup playoffs. Remain calm, all is well with the No. 1 player in the world. He would have to shoot several, maybe many more 74s before he takes himself out of contention for the $11 million he’s expected to win in mid-September. But hey, injuries... 

Rafael Nadal’s Absence from US Open Is Major Opportunity for Other Contenders

Last year’s U.S. Open champion won’t be in the running for the tournament this year, as Rafael Nadal has been forced to withdraw due to a wrist injury. It’s a major blow for fans of the sport and the tournament itself, but it’s a huge opportunity for a few contenders. And no, we’re not talking about Novak Djokovic here, who arguably would have been the favorite even if... 

Barclays 2014: Daily Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

On Thursday, the FedEx playoffs began at the 2014 Barclays, the first of four playoff events that follow the year’s final major. With a star-studded field and plenty at stake, all indications are that we should have an excellent tournament on our hands. Indeed, things opened with quite a bang, even if one particular star struggled out of the gate. Below, we’ll provide updates on the leaderboard... 

Tim Howard’s 1-Year Break Comes at Perfect Time for USMNT

United States goalkeeper Tim Howard, who single-handedly kept the Yanks in the World Cup round-of-16 clash against Belgium, announced Thursday that he will be taking a one-year break from international play.  Howard, who will still play for Everton in the English Premier League, has found the perfect time to take a break from the national team, as Jurgen Klinsmann’s side will not face too... 

US Open Tennis 2014 Draw: Novak Djokovic Still Favorite Despite Difficult Path

With Rafael Nadal forced to withdraw from his title defense at the 2014 U.S. Open, the overarching mood heading into Thursday’s draw was one of inevitability. Novak Djokovic would win. All we would see was the order in which the remaining flotsam would be picked off. About that. The draw proved anything but favorable for the top-seeded star, who watched on as a gauntlet was laid before him in... 

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