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The 2015 Australian Open began with more than its fair share of upsets on opening day. Those who waited until Day 2 to get going apparently took notice. With a few small exceptions, the high-seeded notables were able to cruise to victory Tuesday and sidestep their opposition without much of a problem. The top seed on both the men’s and women’s side took care of business, and those eyeing...
Published: January 20, 2015
As the United States men’s national team heads into 2015, head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has his work cut out for him. Having already set the semifinals as the team’s goal for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the USMNT promptly went on to finish 2014 with a 1-2-2 record in its five post-World Cup friendlies. To turn things around, Klinsmann has work to do on both sides of the ball. He has chosen...
Published: January 20, 2015
The Australian Open is the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, and the packed field in both the men’s and women’s brackets for the 2015 event makes this one of the most anticipated tournaments in months. With both men’s No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic and women’s No. 1 seed Serena Williams in action on Day 2, tennis fans should be on notice after a flurry of upsets Monday. After...
Published: January 20, 2015
Marussia may be set for a shock return in 2015 after it emerged the team were in talks over a last-minute rescue deal. A planned auction of their remaining assets, due to take place on January 21, has been postponed while discussions continue. Two of the top young talents in the business have also been in the news. Stoffel Vandoorne hopes he could leap ahead of Kevin Magnussen in the queue for a seat...
Published: January 20, 2015
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams made easy work of their first-round matches on Day 2 of the 2015 Australian Open. Djokovic breezed past Aljaz Bedene without dropping a set, while Williams did the same against Belgian Alison van Uytvanck. But Williams wasn’t the only strong contender to impress in the women’s event. Caroline Wozniacki survived a late hiccup against American Taylor Townsend...
Published: January 20, 2015
We are used to seeing the Campeonato Brasileiro‘s biggest stars make the understandable switch to Europe. At some point in a career path whose destiny is upwards, there comes the need to test yourself against better, stronger, more demanding talents. Some, such as Ronaldo Fenomeno, Daniel Alves, Kaka, and more recently Neymar, can make the transition, adapting to a technical level far superior...
Published: January 20, 2015
Serena Williams overcame underdog Alison Van Uytvanck 6-0, 6-4 to book her place in the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday, although she did so in somewhat topsy-turvy fashion. The tournament’s official Twitter account provided confirmation of Williams’ win, which saw her steam into an early advantage before struggling with frustration: It didn’t take long for the...
Published: January 20, 2015
The 2015 Australian Open is still in its infancy, but some of the top names in the field are already being tested a bit more than they would have liked. Players like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal had no such trouble getting past their early-round foes, but others haven’t been so fortunate. Day 1 opened with a handful of notable upsets on the women’s side. Could even more madness be in...
Published: January 20, 2015
Four-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic got his 2015 account off to a strong start on Tuesday, beating Aljaz Bedene in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4, inside Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. As if the idea of playing Djokovic alone weren’t bad enough for Bedene, according to the tournament’s Twitter account, Djokovic has never lost to a player ranked lower than 100 at a...
Published: January 20, 2015
2015’s Humana Challenge in La Quinta, California, is an unveiling of sorts. What will the 2015 model Phil Mickelson look like? Will this more aerodynamic hull come equipped with more than one top 10? Maybe even a win? The 2014 Mickelson rolled off the assembly line a lemon. So it is with anticipation that we watch Mickelson look to win his third Humana Challenge—his first since 2004. Jimmy...