French Open 2015: Championship Odds and Predictions for Top Contenders

The best tennis players in the world have descended upon Roland Garros’ clay courts, and after a long winter and spring, it’s finally time for the French Open to begin. This year’s tournament is shaping up to be one for the ages. For the women, Serena Williams is going for her 20th Grand Slam, and Maria Sharapova is trying to defend her 2014 title. Meanwhile, an in-form Petra Kvitova... 

French Open 2015: Analyzing Roger Federer’s Draw

When the French Open slides across the baseline, one thinks of the constants in life: death, taxes and Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. That tide could be receding this year and that’s Parisian accordion music to one Roger Federer’s ears. Federer, the all-time leader in Grand Slams, gets a favorable draw for a possible deep run into Week 2 in the City of Light. In his mind, Nadal—recent... 

NCAA Women’s Golf Championships 2015: Daily Results, Leaderboard Updates, More

The 2015 NCAA Women’s Golf Championships are officially underway from Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida. Leading the field are a slew of Pac-12 powers, including Washington, UCLA and Stanford.  Duke is the defending national champion and coming off another fantastic season with a 71.55 team rating, per NCAA.com, which was sixth in the nation. Leona Maguire leads the Blue... 

Ranking the Top 10 Men’s Players Heading into the 2015 French Open

The 2015 French Open draw is out, and the madness begins. Roland Garros, the seat of red-clay royalty, will feature 128 of the world’s best players serving, sliding and surviving through gruelling conditions, ranging from fickle weather to best-of-five marathons. Who are the very best contenders of them all? The following top-10 power rankings do not reflect the ATP Rankings but are adjusted... 

French Open 2015: Schedule, Players to Watch and More for Grand Slam

Something has to give at the 2015 French Open. Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are both ranked No. 1 in the world, but Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova have been dominant forces at Roland Garros. The world’s top-ranked players must find a way to overcome the defending champions if they hope to pursue a Grand Slam for the 2015 season. With that in mind, here is a look at the schedule for the... 

French Open 2015: Analyzing Rafael Nadal’s Draw

Arduous. There’s no other way to describe Rafael Nadal‘s French Open draw. To lift his 10th crown in Paris, the King of Clay will be tested like never before. The question is whether the familiar surroundings of Court Philippe Chatrier can still imbue him with his old magic.  It’s odd to look at Nadal’s name and see a No. 6 next to it. But that’s the defending champion’s... 

Crowne Plaza Invitational 2015: Leaderboard Scores and Highlights from Friday

The tide took a turn on Friday at the Crowne Plaza Invitational with a new leader. Kevin Na put together his second straight low score, this one a 66, to finish atop the leaderboard with a total score of 10 under par.  In fact, Na is the only player who is double digits under par after 36 holes. Ian Poulter is the only player within striking distance of the 31-year-old at eight under par.... 

Rory McIlroy Would Be Disappointed If He Doesn’t Win a Major This Year

Rory McIlroy already has three victories in 2015, but he said at the BMW PGA Championship that he will be “disappointed if I wasn’t to win one of the next three majors.” At his most recent PGA Tour victory, the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, his play wasn’t superior. It was astonishing. It was the amazing kind of golf that McIlroy produces when he... 

Sepp Blatter Had No Idea Who POTY Finalist Alex Morgan Was at Ceremony in 2012

In yet another episode of Sepp Blatter Makes Himself Look Silly, United States star Alex Morgan has made a rather unsettling revelation about FIFA’s president.  Morgan, who was honoured in 2012 for finishing third as the FIFA World Player of the Year, along with Abby Wambach, are two of the most recognisable footballers on the planet, male or female.  And Blatter had no idea who Morgan... 

French Open 2015 Draw: Tournament Schedule, Analyzing Stars with Toughest Roads

The 2015 French Open kicks off on Sunday. The draws for season’s second major are now set and, as always, some players should be more happy about the road that lies ahead than others. It’s a factor that’s often overlooked when it comes to determining a Grand Slam champion. Winning seven straight matches on one of the sport’s biggest stages is always a challenge. Getting a tricky... 

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