Rugby’s Money Influence Edging Toward a Worrying State

“Money makes the world go round” is a mantra by which rugby looked to have avoided abiding, but developments over the last few years would suggest even the most noble professions succumb eventually. For a long time and even for the first phase of rugby’s professional era, clubs and regions largely got by on homegrown talent; it was a simpler time not complicated by television sponsorships... 

Miami Open Tennis 2015 Results: Scores, Bracket and Schedule After Day 8

It’s officially crunch time at the 2015 Miami Open, as quarterfinals action on both the men’s and the women’s side of the bracket thrilled fans Wednesday. The game’s best women’s player headlined the slate with a historic victory, and Andy Murray clinched a spot in the semifinals with a dominant performance in the third set against Dominic Thiem. With that in mind, here... 

Serena Williams Tightening Grasp on WTA’s No. 1 Ranking Despite Age and Injury

Serena Williams‘ trip to a 10th semifinal appearance in Miami further solidifies her hold on the WTA Tour’s No. 1 ranking. Williams earned a trip to the semifinals with a 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 win over Sabine Lisicki at the Miami Open. It was Williams’ 700th career victory. She will next face No. 2 Simona Halep, the latest player to rise and challenge the throne of the queen of tennis. Williams... 

Charles Piutau Move to Ulster Sign of the Times for New Zealand Rugby

All Blacks outside back Charles Piutau’s decision to sign a two-year deal with Irish club Ulster is, while unexpected, a sign of the times for New Zealand rugby. At 23, he remains a great prospect who has his best rugby ahead of him. Unfortunately for the All Blacks, they will not see any of that over the next two years. Everyone has their price, and for a 23 year old, a million-dollar contract... 

All Signs Point to Tiger Woods Playing Masters, but Is He Really Ready to Win?

Only Tiger Woods knows for sure if he’s ready to conquer another Masters. The rest of us are only left to guess. More than guess. We can anticipate. He didn’t spend all these weeks working on his game, didn’t fly to Augusta to get in a presumed practice round for nothing. He’s done everything he could to participate in the Masters. If he’s physically ready—and he... 

Tiger Woods Biggest Wild Card for 2015 Masters After Augusta Practice Round

Tiger Woods played a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club Tuesday with the 2015 Masters right around the corner. You’re not surprised, right? The game’s biggest stage beckons the game’s biggest name, even though Woods has been on a leave of absence from competitive golf since he withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open Feb. 5. Just because he practiced at Augusta doesn’t... 

Why Madison Keys Can Shake Up Women’s Tennis in 2015

Coming off the back of a recent loss against Sloane Stephens at the Miami Open, fellow American Madison Keys is still finding her feet at the top of the women’s game. At just 20 years of age, she clearly has bags of talent and time to help herself grow, and although she might not be too pop-culture savvy (yes, we’re referring to that Zayn Malik faux pas), there’s only one direction... 

Serena Williams Earns 700th Career Win at 2015 Miami Masters vs. Sabine Lisicki

Serena Williams picked up her 700th career victory Wednesday and ate her cake, too.  Sports Illustrated tweeted that Williams won her quarterfinal match at the Miami Open over Sabine Lisicki, 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. SI also pointed out that Williams got to celebrate the historic moment in delicious fashion: Nate Taylor of the Sun Sentinel provided comments from Williams, along with... 

Why Jonny Sexton Will Be the Key Man for Ireland at the 2015 World Cup

Ireland secured their second successive Six Nations title in March and go forth to the World Cup with a genuine chance of making the semi-finals for the first time. The Irish are in a group with France, Italy, Canada and Romania, having avoided the big guns from the Southern Hemisphere, as well as swerving the kind of misfortune that has landed England, Wales and Australia in the same pool. If the... 

England Fan Caught Playing Cards During the Three Lions’ Draw in Italy

Say what you will about the less-than-thrilling current England squad, but there’s really no excuse for this, England fan.  As pointed out by Jamie Sanderson of Metro, this “fan” was caught playing a bit of cards while taking in England’s 1-1 draw with Italy in Turin. Way to embrace the overall footballing experience.  It’s worth noting that... 

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