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The uniqueness of the French Open always keeps things interesting, although the 2015 tournament might be the most exciting one in years. With a clay surface that makes strategy and playing style much different from most other events on the tennis calendar, there are plenty of surprising results throughout the two weeks. Even though Rafael Nadal has dominated the event on the men’s side, shocking...
Published: May 19, 2015
From the sun-soaked hard courts of the United States to the red clay of Europe, the last four months have been an action-packed journey full of drama and speculation. And now the true fun begins. It’s finally time for the second Grand Slam of the year, as seasons and perhaps legacies hang in the balance. The stakes are indeed high entering this French Open. Here’s a look at key questions...
Published: May 19, 2015
The play–off contenders in the Premiership and Pro 12 are settled, with one week left for France’s top six to sort themselves out. In the Top 14, following the final round of the regular season this weekend, the top two will have a week off while positions three to six contest “les barrages” or quarter–finals. The winners of those matches will proceed to play the...
Published: May 19, 2015
Who wants a Scottish kilt repurposed into a blazer? These guys at Colonial Country Club. Remember that time when Adam Scott was the No. 1 player in the Official World Golf Ranking? It was a brief stint, but soon after ascending to that coveted spot, he won the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial and seemed primed for a sustained reign atop the rankings. Then Rory McIlroy happened, and Scott, though...
Published: May 19, 2015
As the PGA Tour heads to Fort Worth, Texas, for the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, 124 of the PGA Tour’s best are preparing to put a peg in the ground. No golfer in the game is hotter than Rory McIlroy right now; however, he’s playing the European Tour’s BMW PGA Championship this week, so he doesn’t make this list. Fear not, however. There are plenty of en...
Published: May 18, 2015
The Copa America is a month away and Mexico coach Miguel Herrera is hoping to reach the final, although he has called up some surprising names for the squad—including Enrique Esqueda. Currently playing for Tigres, “El Paleta” made his professional debut with America in the 2006 Clausura tournament. However, he became an occasional player in the 2007 Apertura, where he appeared nine...
Published: May 18, 2015
The final week of competitive action for most before the 2015 French Open is over, as Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova reigned supreme in the eternal city of Rome once again. It was certainly a chaotic and eventful week in the Italian capital, with testing three-setters and big-name withdrawals. The Serbian world No. 1 went the distance in his opening three matches before stepping up his level to...
Published: May 18, 2015
Retired tennis player Bob Hewitt was sentenced to six years in a South African prison Monday after being convicted on charges of sexual assault and rape. According to an Associated Press report (via ESPN.com), Hewitt was given an eight-year jail sentence with two years suspended. The 75-year-old former doubles star was convicted on two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. BBC News notes...
Published: May 18, 2015
Kenya’s Collins Injera is one of the most entertaining men in Rugby Sevens, so when he scored his 200th try at Twickenham in London at the weekend, he did so in style. Collins took a permanent marker out of his sock and decided to sign the ball he had just carried over for the score. But he wasn’t done there. Injera then decided to copy a move often performed by tennis...
Published: May 18, 2015
The Monaco Grand Prix usually showcases all that is good about Formula One and is an event to savour and celebrate. But there will only be sadness and reflection within the Manor Marussia garage this weekend. Sunday’s race will mark a year since Jules Bianchi claimed the team’s first (and only) points finish with an immaculate drive from the rear of the field. It was the type of performance—one...