Serena Williams Approaching Greatest of All Time Status After 2014 US Open Title

This isn‘t the first—or the second, or third—time anyone has mentioned Serena Williams in the same sentence as “best women’s player ever,” but it’s never been more realistic after she lifted her 18th Grand Slam trophy at the 2014 U.S. Open. Williams was untouchable from the moment that she arrived in Flushing Meadows, winning in straight sets from the first... 

US Open Tennis 2014: Day 15 Results, Highlights and Scores Recap from New York

The 2014 U.S. Open may not have been won by Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray or Roger Federer, but after watching Marin Cilic‘s pristine performance against Kei Nishikori on Monday, none may have been more deserving of the title. Cilic, the No. 14 seed at Flushing Meadows, dominated the No. 10 seed in practically every phase of the game, especially on serve. The 25-year-old Croatian player cruised... 

US Open 2014: Winners and Losers from Flushing Meadows

In most unexpected fashion, the U.S. Open has ended and the 2014 Grand Slam season is in the books. This fortnight was full of surprises from beginning to end. While there were upsets galore on the women’s side in the first week, a familiar face ended up holding the trophy, as No. 1 Serena Williams made history with her sixth U.S. Open title, her 18th major overall. She took out Caroline... 

US Open 2014 Men’s Final: Recap and Results from Kei Nishikori vs. Marin Cilic

A most surprising 2014 U.S. Open men’s final saw 14th-seeded Marin Cilic defeat No. 10 Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on Monday at Flushing Meadows in New York. Cilic defeated Roger Federer with ease in just his second appearance in a Grand Slam semifinal, while Nishikori made history as the first Asian-born man to make a major final. He had upset Milos Raonic, Stan Wawrinka and top seed Novak... 

Paco Alcacer Can Rival Diego Costa as Spain No. 9 for Vicente Del Bosque

In international football, few topics are more regularly discussed than Spain’s long-running striker quandary.  For so long the side’s most obvious flaw, La Roja‘s lack of a potent No. 9 has been a reminder that no outfit is flawless, an issue that has somewhat quelled the potential threat of a team perpetually rolling out the finest midfield in the game.  Indeed, despite... 

FedEx Cup Playoffs 2014: The Complete Guide to the Tour Championship

And then 30 players made it to the end. The final leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs heads to East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta for the big prize of $10 million. There have been three different winners of these events in the playoffs, and not a single person would have guessed who these winners were at the beginning of the run. Who would have though Hunter Mahan, Chris Kirk and Billy Horschel would have won... 

Wayne Rooney’s Qualifier Performance Proves He’s a Worthy England Captain

Some fans may have questioned Roy Hodgson‘s decision to name Wayne Rooney as captain of his Euro 2016 qualifiers England squad, but the Manchester United forward’s performance during the team’s 2-0 win against Switzerland should silence all doubters. Rooney wasn’t perfect on the night, but in a difficult environment and against one of Europe’s most underrated sides, he... 

Win in Switzerland Provides Breathing Room for Roy Hodgson’s England

The fans and media demanded it and, for the first time in a long time, England duly delivered. Danny Welbeck’s second-half brace sealed a 2-0 win in Switzerland, securing a vital three points and, crucially, ensuring England’s journey to France 2016 will be a much more enjoyable ride. It was the first time the higher-ranked Swiss had lost a competitive match on home soil in four years—since... 

European Qualifying Team of the Week September 7-8: Silva, Cana Impress

Welcome to B/R’s first edition of the European International Team of the Week, based solely off the latest round of Euro 2016 qualification matches. We’ve gauged the recent round of games and sourced the best showings to create an ultimate XI. Robert Lewandowski’s four-goal haul against poor, unsuspecting Gibraltar lands him a spot, but who else makes the grade? With apologies to... 

Breaking Down Rory McIlroy’s Chances to Win the 2014 FedEx Cup

Even in fourth place heading into the Tour Championship, Rory McIlroy remains the dominant force to beat in the hotly contested 2014 FedEx Cup race. McIlroy will cap off an amazing year should he be able to capture the season-ending crown and the $10 million bonus that goes with it. And the odds are looking pretty good for him. Even if he finishes in second place or tied for third, he has a mathematical... 

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