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The 40th iteration of the Ryder Cup seems set to unfold in the same manner as six of the past seven have—with the Europeans claiming victory. Team USA captain Tom Watson has to lean on a number of rookies for production at the Gleneagles Hotel and at the same time hope that a slumping Phil Mickelson can somehow pull the best performance of the year out of his hat. Meanwhile, five Americans ranked...
Published: September 23, 2014
Fernando Alonso is good at every track on the Formula One calendar. The most complete driver on the current grid, the Spaniard is perhaps the only driver who can be counted on to get the maximum out of his package week in, week out. But though excellent in each grand prix, there are some tracks on which he moves up to an even higher level. The Marina Bay Street Circuit is one of them. By finishing...
Published: September 23, 2014
Golf’s most patriotic event is finally upon us. As of Monday evening, neither Ryder Cup captain was revealing his pairings for foursome and fourball play over the first two days of the tournament. European captain Paul McGinley has been reconsidering a pairing between world No. 1 Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, according to a press conference including Doug Ferguson of The Associated...
Published: September 23, 2014
Updates from Wednesday, Sept. 24 Jan Hagen passed along an image of Fernando Santos being introduced as Portugal’s manager: Original Text Portugal have officially named Fernando Santos as the new manager of their national side. The former Greece boss will take over for Paulo Bento, who stepped down earlier this month following a disastrous World Cup and an awful start to the Seleccao’s...
Published: September 23, 2014
The Asia swing is one of the most fascinating facets of the tennis calendar, and this year we’ve got a brand spanking new tournament to savour as the inaugural Shenzhen Open gets underway. The competition will be hosted at the state-of-the-art Shenzhen Longgang Sports Centre, and the event has attracted some of the biggest names in the men’s game, most notably David Ferrer and Andy Murray. Ferrer...
Published: September 23, 2014
No question about the eye–catching result of the weekend in Europe. Bath’s demolition of Leicester sent shock waves through the Premiership. With Sam Burgess still to add to Mike Ford’s options, Bath are looking serious contenders this season, while perennial play–off participants Leicester are so ravaged by injury that their rivals will be smelling Tiger blood if they can’t...
Published: September 23, 2014
“Untouchable” is not an entirely new concept in football. Sven-Goran Eriksson had his when in charge of England. Jose Mourinho placed his trust in a core group at Chelsea during his first spell in charge. Louis van Gaal has brought up the theme during his turbulent start to life at Manchester United. According to the Dutchman, who has recently added a reported figure of £150 million...
Published: September 23, 2014
It’s been two years since the European team earned a Ryder Cup victory after an American meltdown at Medinah. Now, in 2014, the United States finally get a chance for redemption—although, it won’t be easy. The European roster features world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, as well as many highly experienced—and successful—veterans of the event. Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia...
Published: September 23, 2014
One of the best sporting events in the world will be in full swing on Friday as the 2014 Ryder Cup gets underway. The 40th edition of the Ryder Cup will be taking place in Scotland at Gleneagles, a historic course that will provide a gorgeous backdrop to the drama playing out between Team USA and Team Europe. Team USA is the underdog this year but is bound and determined to get redemption after Europe...
Published: September 22, 2014
Losing on the golf course is one thing as a professional golfer, but losing in heartbreaking fashion on home turf as part of the Ryder Cup team with national pride on the line is a different set of circumstances altogether. That is what the Americans dealt with at Medinah in 2012 after the European team came from behind to win the event. The United States’ search for revenge begins Friday...