Jordan Spieth: Is He the Next Dominant Player to Watch on the PGA Tour?

When we think of dominant play in golf, we think of Tiger Woods winning the U.S. Open by 15 strokes in 2000 or winning The Masters by 12 shots in 1997. It’s unusual for anyone to win a golf tournament by that large a margin.     So when Jordan Spieth won the Hero World Challenge by 10, it was attention-getting. He was double digits ahead of the next guy, who happened to be Henrik... 

Lewis Hamilton, Nicole Scherzinger and F1’s Biggest Celebrity Relationships

Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger are not just Formula One’s super couple, the motor racing equivalent of David and Victoria Beckham, they are a mega brand. For every image of Hamilton, the successful athlete, punching the air in victory from the cockpit, there is a reaction shot of Scherzinger, the acclaimed pop star, lapping up the glory from the garage. High-profile relationships are a... 

Winners and Losers in the 2015 F1 Driver Market

Now that McLaren have finally made a decision on their drivers for the 2015 Formula One season, all 18 race seats on next year’s grid are accounted for.  More seats could open up if Caterham or Marussia find buyers, but the grid is set, for now. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the winners and losers from the seat swaps that kicked off in earnest at the Japanese Grand Prix,... 

AFCON 2015: Burkina Faso’s Biggest Obstacles in Advancing from Group A

With less than 30 days to go until AFCON 2015 kicks off, teams from across Africa are eyeing up their opponents, plotting and scheming to work out their best route out of their respective groups, and onto continental glory. After dazzling their way to the final in the last edition of the tournament, Burkina Faso will be evaluating how they can produce similar success this time round—without... 

Women’s Tennis Players with the Most to Prove in 2015

Self-doubt. Injuries. Slumps. These are problems all tennis players deal with during their careers. For some of the top women on the WTA Tour, those concerns hover over their heads like a dark cloud.  Caroline Wozniacki had a resurgent season in 2014, but she still came up empty at the Grand Slam level.  Ana Ivanovic had the same problem, winning more matches than anyone else but failing... 

Early Predictions for the 2015 Formula 1 Season

As our advent calendars ticked through their third week, an important milestone for all Formula One fans was reached. The first race of the 2015 season is on March 15—now less than three months away. The first test is even nearer, due to be held on February 1 at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain. Mercedes will be hoping to carry their dominant form into another year of racing. Lewis Hamilton‘s... 

5 Rule Changes We’d Love to See for Rugby in 2015

Rugby’s lawmakers have been tinkering with the game for decades. From changing the points system to meddling with the scrum and offside line, regulations have been evolving almost seasonally. But there are some more radical changes that could really make a difference to the sport for the better. Some hark back to the good old days, others are a bit more extreme, but the five law changes we have... 

‘Golfer’ Manages to Hit Himself on the Head with His Own Golf Ball After Drive

The driving range can be a frustrating place, but even the worst golfer tends to walk away without hitting himself on the head with his own golf ball. Not this poor guy, though. He somehow managed to shank a drive in such a way that it ricocheted off his head. A pro couldn’t pull this off if he tried.  It looked pretty painful, but thankfully he seemed to be OK. [YouTube, h/t Balls.ie] Read... 

Tite Return to Corinthians Highlights Brazilian Coach Instability

Tite is back. The headlines across Paulista, as the state of Sao Paulo is known, newspapers were largely positive. The memories of Tite’s recent reign at arguably the biggest club in the land are fresh and there is a sense of happier times returning to the club. His record reads impressively. The 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro. The 2012 Copa Libertadores. The 2012 FIFA Club World Cup, a narrow, scrappy... 

Top 10 Best-Dressed Tennis Players of 2014

The best players on the ATP and WTA Tours get the biggest clothing deals. Their outfits are customized for their world-class bodies and then marketed to mere mortals.  Even with designers and the backing of sports apparel companies, some players still miss the mark. Tomas Berdych drew mixed reviews when he debuted his H&M floral kit at the French Open. He also misfired at the Australian... 

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