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Tiger Woods underwent surgery on his back and missed a good chunk of the 2013-14 PGA Tour season. In his third start since returning to competition, Woods withdrew from the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational with a back injury. That didn’t stop Woods from teeing it up less than a week later at the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. Woods eventually decided to shut...
Published: September 15, 2014
There isn’t much drama in the 2014 PGA Tour Player of the Year race. Last year, Tiger Woods cleaned up, winning the trophy for the 11th time in his career. He also won the PGA of America Player of the Year trophy and the Vardon Trophy, thanks to his 68.98 scoring average for the season. However, the Golf Writers Association of America, which has little love for Tiger Woods, named...
Published: September 15, 2014
The Ryder Cup festivities officially kick off September 23 at Gleneagles in Perthshire, Scotland. The drama, however, has already begun. Fresh in the minds of all involved: the U.S. team’s 2012 meltdown at Medinah. Two years ago, the Americans entered the final day of the competition leading 10-6 and needing just 4.5 points to win the cup. Suffice it to say, they did not claim the Ryder...
Published: September 15, 2014
The European season is officially back in swing when one sees Mike Brown back defending Harlequins borders with some of his showreel guarding, and this week saw Saracens subject to the fullback’s diehard defence. It wasn’t enough to prevent a 39-0 mauling, but Brown failed to miss a tackle on Friday, keeping up his end of the bargain at least. The same could be said for Newcastle Falcons...
Published: September 15, 2014
Formula One’s oldest and most successful team had their worst home race since 2005 at the 2014 Italian Grand Prix. But while Ferrari were toiling, Mercedes returned to the top step of the podium, ending Daniel Ricciardo and Red Bull’s winning streak. The two Williams drivers finished third and fourth to secure a valuable 27 points. They now sit third in the constructors’ championship,...
Published: September 15, 2014
Team Europe’s stunning comeback in the Ryder Cup at Medinah in 2012 was one of the most thrilling sporting moments in recent years, so on the brink of the 2014 edition, anticipation and excitement are naturally high. This time, the Centenary Course in Gleneagles has the privilege of hosting one of the greatest team competitions on the planet, and the squad from the United States will be desperate...
Published: September 15, 2014
As the championship race between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton continues to simmer, both Mercedes drivers will need to rely on every slight advantage if they are to claim the 2014 Formula One crown. Much has been made this season of the differences between the teammates, which have contributed to create a compelling spectacle—and Rosberg has accepted that Hamilton, the Italian Grand Prix victor,...
Published: September 15, 2014
From Johan Cruyff to Patrick Kluivert and Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Netherlands have produced many players who have competed at the highest level in Europe. With the Champions League set to start this week, we take a look at five Netherlands players who could light up Europe in 2014-15. Some of the obvious big names will of course be mentioned, but with Ajax also participating in the competition...
Published: September 15, 2014
New Zealand tightened their grip on this year’s trophy with a hard-earned win over South Africa in Napier, while Australia held off a late charge by the gallant Pumas on the Gold Coast to make it two wins in two weeks. There were a number of players whose contributions stood out for different reasons in Round 4, from youngsters with points to prove to veterans still producing performances out...
Published: September 15, 2014
Now that 2014 has completed all four majors in men’s tennis, it’s clear that the sport is in a transitional period. The recent Golden era (2007-13) that saw total domination from legendary champions Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic did indeed end last year. Yes, these revered legends are still in the mix for more majors in the future, but half of the Grand Slam titles in 2014...