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The U.S. Open brings with it a field of players who have a lot to prove. That list even includes 17-time Grand Slam winners Serena Williams and Roger Federer, but it also includes players who received an easy pass into the third round (David Ferrer), players who had a rough road to the fourth round (Sara Errani) or a guy who’s more known for his height and serve than his overall game (John...
Published: August 30, 2014
We’re just five days into the 2014 U.S. Open, but telling trends are starting to show across the men’s and women’s singles draws. High-seeded players on the men’s side have practically been unbeatable early on, and that continued for the most part on Day 5. Although, not every favorite was fortunate enough to escape with a victory Friday. As for the ladies, notable names...
Published: August 30, 2014
For a time it looked like Tom Watson, the 2014 Ryder Cup captain, had little choice but to pull the hair from his wonderfully coiffed, 64-year-old melon. There was Tiger Woods’ back, Jason Dufner’s neck and Dustin Johnson’s something or other. Who would Watson pick? Who could he pick? Behind closed doors, Watson must have been as happy as a hobbit during second breakfast when he heard...
Published: August 29, 2014
With the 2014 U.S. Open moving into the second and third rounds, matches continue to get tougher for everyone involved. Seeded players are finally starting to compete against each other to create exciting matches, while the sleepers still alive are starting to see their luck run out. This second group includes the American men, who saw another player go down as Tim Smyczek was defeated by Roberto Bautista...
Published: August 29, 2014
The 2014 PGA Tour season is winding down, and the world’s top players arrived at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts, to fine-tune their craft at the Deutsche Bank Championship before a trio of illustrious September tournaments—including the prestigious Ryder Cup—roll around. Defending champion Henrik Stenson looked to claim back-to-back titles; however, he couldn’t keep...
Published: August 29, 2014
Nearly one week into the 2014 U.S. Open, we have seen stunning upsets, dominant performances from the top contenders, a 15-year-old advance to the second round and everything in between. The fifth day at Flushing Meadows featured a smorgasbord of key names and storylines. Chief among them is Roger Federer, who will play in the nightcap on the men’s side—but we want to talk about everything...
Published: August 29, 2014
Matchday 7 of the 2014 Apertura is here, and it brings one of the most exciting games of the Liga MX—America vs. UNAM—as well as a new coach, Jose Luis Sanchez Sola. Las Aguilas have a 5-1-0 record. They are the only side that hasn’t lost a single match. America lead the tournament and have a three-point advantage over Monterrey and Atlas. On the other hand, Morelia is the one club...
Published: August 29, 2014
Sara Errani survived a back-and-forth battle against Venus Williams at the 2014 U.S. Open, winning the third-round match 6-0, 0-6, 7-6(5). Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, hasn’t been able to make her way out of the third round of any major this year. Her last Grand Slam victory was in 2008 at Wimbledon. This was a strange result from two players who have had plenty of success in their...
Published: August 29, 2014
The 2014 U.S. Open has seen a few shocks already, but many of the top players have remained in the running. With contenders like Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova returning to the court on Day 5, there is a chance for a huge upset Friday evening. But before those players take the stage, some other big names have already been in the spotlight. Jelena Jankovic continued her run over Johanna Larsson while...
Published: August 29, 2014
A run of three straight PGA Tour victories, including two majors, finally came to an end at The Barclays for Rory McIlroy. But with the world No. 1 heading to Boston, he is in search of a new streak at the Deutsche Bank Championship. Not only was his run cut short of four straight, but McIlroy also finished outside of the top 20 in a PGA event for the third time all season. Still having confidence...