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Rafael Nadal is on the verge of missing his second Australian Open in three seasons after losing 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 against Michael Berrer in a prep tournament in Qatar Tuesday, the world No. 3 admitted to reporters after the match. “This is the third comeback of my career after injury, so we will see how it goes in a couple of months,” Nadal said, per Richard Eaton of The Telegraph. “I...
Published: January 7, 2015
Who would have thought that Billy Horschel would have a better 2013-2014 season than Tiger Woods when the campaign began? Such is the difficulty in predicting success on the PGA Tour in general. The winner of the Player of the Year will join a list of recent winners that includes: 2014: Rory McIlroy 2013: Tiger Woods 2012: Rory McIlroy 2011: Luke Donald 2010: Jim Furyk Who has the best chance...
Published: January 6, 2015
The 2015 Formula 1 calendar has been reduced to 20 races after it was announced the Korean Grand Prix had been dropped from the competition. Korea was only added as a surprise 21st destination in December at the request of chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, but BBC Sport’s Andrew Benson reported on Tuesday that plans had been reversed: The decision is not a surprise. It had been scheduled...
Published: January 6, 2015
Rhys Priestland, the Welsh international fly-half, confirmed his move to Bath Rugby from the Scarlets on Tuesday. Priestland will join up with the club after the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. But from both Bath’s point of view and Rhys Priestland’s, the move will prove to be a big mistake. Bath already have a very good fly-half in George Ford who, at 22, is five years younger than Priestland...
Published: January 6, 2015
This week, a change at the top of Europe’s power ranking and signs of a good second half of the season to come from Wasps, Leicester and Leinster, who all improve their standings. There were some timely performances from players vying for international spots, particularly by England wide men, with Christian Wade looking lethal for Wasps, Jack Nowell starring for Exeter, David Strettle bagging...
Published: January 6, 2015
Robin van Persie, James Rodriguez or Stephanie Roche? Who scored the best goal of 2014? Well, before you make up your mind, watch them all again through the medium of Lego. The Guardian has put together this great video ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony next Monday, which is when the winner will be announced. When it comes to this video? Everything is awesome. [YouTube] Read...
Published: January 6, 2015
Wales international fly-half Rhys Priestland is joining Bath from Scarlets at the end of the season, the Aviva Premiership club have confirmed: Priestland had also been linked with a move to London Irish, per Sky Sports, but he has decided to join Bath. He will become Bath’s second big signing for next season after Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Niko Matawalu agreed to join last month, per the...
Published: January 6, 2015
It is widely accepted that Tottenham Hotspur blew the Gareth Bale money, compounded by their failure to qualify for Europe’s elite club competition, the UEFA Champions League. With a bulging bank balance, the North London outfit promptly went on a splurge your average WAG would be proud of, bringing in a whole host of names that ultimately led to more questions than solutions. As the various...
Published: January 6, 2015
The confirmation and subsequent fallout from the engine-development loophole has dominated Formula One headlines this past week. Honda, the only manufacturer which will not benefit from the loophole, are understandably displeased and will seek answers when they meet with the FIA next week. But first they will join Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari at a meeting with Bernie Ecclestone to discuss the future...
Published: January 6, 2015
Miguel Layun is set to play in Europe for the second time in five years. In 2009 he arrived in Serie A club Atalanta; now he will appear in England’s second division. The Mexican caught the media attention during the 2014 World Cup after becoming one of the most valuable assets in Miguel Herrera’s starting XI. Layun joined Atalanta five years ago when the club recruiters saw him play...