Rugby Championship 2014: Round-by-Round Fixtures, Predictions and More

Following on from last year’s New Zealand triumph, the forces of Australia, South Africa and Argentina are once again mounting an assault on the Rugby Championship with 2014 glory in their sights. The All Blacks face a tough test in retaining their title, but after going unbeaten in 2013, Steven Hansen’s line-up looks to be in as glittering a form as ever. The next six rounds of Rugby Championship... 

Who’s Hot, Who’s Not in Tennis Ahead of the 2014 US Open?

The 2014 U.S. Open is less than two weeks away. The Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, the last of the major tune-ups, concludes this weekend. Apparently, some players need more fine tuning than others.  So who’s hot and who’s not? It depends on the barometer used to measure summer success. In this case, players are considered hot if they are playing above expectations, have... 

What Falling Short of Career Golden Masters Means for Novak Djokovic’s Legacy

Novak Djokovic has certainly had tougher losses than his third-round defeat to Tommy Robredo at the Western & Southern Open, but once again he was unable to decorate his Hall of Fame resume with a special piece of history. Djokovic was seeking to become the first player to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. (sidenote: To be fair to past generations of tennis players, the ATP tour has only emphasized... 

Is It Fair to Judge Golfers Who Have Come Up Short in the Majors?

Professional golf’s major championships—the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship—have always been a focal point for those who play the game for a living. Regardless of the era, majors have been important, both to the events and those who played in them. Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy all... 

Ranking the Hottest Players on the PGA Tour as 2014 FedEx Cup Playoffs Approach

The FedEx Cup playoffs have appeared on the horizon. The Barclays are slated to begin at Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey August 21. Among the top 125 golfers in the FedEx Cup standings who will fill out the field in the season’s first playoff event, one golfer is hotter than Frank Nobilo and Brandel Chamblee during a discussion of Tiger Woods‘ golf swing.  While we can all... 

LPGA Championship 2014: Day 1 Leaderboard Scores, Analysis, Reaction

Lexi Thompson and Meena Lee sit atop the leaderboard after one round of action in Pittsford, New York, at the 2014 LPGA Championship. As is the case with most golf tournaments, Thursday’s action at Monroe Golf Club was fierce and did little to separate most of the field as things head into the weekend. The tournament itself is down some major star power with Michelle Wie sidelined, per ESPN.com’s... 

Wyndham Championship 2014: Daily Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

A week after the PGA Championship, many of the top golfers in the world got right back to work with the 2014 Wyndham Championship. The tournament takes place Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, a course that could present many birdie opportunities for the talented golfers in the field.  Defending champion Patrick Reed discussed the importance of this event in launching him to... 

Andy Murray Needs Strong Finish to Salvage Disappointing 2014 Season

Andy Murray was supposed to become the next member of tennis’ elite triumvirate in 2014 after having a banner year last season that included winning Wimbledon and advancing to the finals at the Australian Open.  Instead, the 27-year-old has come out this season and been a massive disappointment. Murray has not won an event in singles or doubles, and his win percentage of 71.1 is the worst... 

Rafael Nadal Will Be Underdog at 2014 U.S. Open If Healthy Enough to Play

Rafael Nadal is an absolute force on the tennis court and the defending U.S. Open champion. In a normal scenario, he would certainly be among the favorites or perhaps the favorite heading into the 2014 version of the Grand Slam event. However, that’s just not the case with the Aug. 25 start of the U.S. Open less than two weeks away. For one, we aren’t even sure if Nadal will be healthy... 

Antonio Conte the Right Man in a ‘Dark Moment’ for Italy

The strained relationship between Antonio Conte and Juventus proved to be a boon for the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), who on Thursday handed the 45-year-old the reins to its national team following the exit of Cesare Prandelli. According to Eurosport, Conte has agreed a two-year contract with the FIGC that will make him the third highest-paid manager at the international level, with only Fabio... 

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