The 10 Most Eye-Popping Stats on the PGA Tour in 2015

To the average golfer, the average PGA Tour pro’s stats are eye-popping relative to their own 20-handicap games. Could you imagine averaging 290 yards off the tee, hitting 66 percent of greens in regulation and one-putting 40 percent of the time?  Some pros, however, are well above (or below) tour averages and have amassed some truly eye-popping stats this year.  Click through for 10... 

Maria Sharapova vs. CoCo Vandeweghe: Score and Reaction from 2015 Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova had to dig deep to beat CoCo Vandeweghe during Tuesday’s 2015 Wimbledon quarter-final, needing three sets to book passage to the next round. The former Wimbledon champion took the first set before suffering a meltdown in the second, but she rebounded in the third to win 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-2.   Sharapova’s experience made the difference in the final set; however, the Russian... 

Lionel Messi’s Father Defends Star’s Performances for Argentina

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is facing criticism for his performances in the Argentina shirt, and his father Jorge has come to the defence of his son after the Albiceleste’s loss against Chile in the final of the 2015 Copa America.   Speaking to Diez Mas (h/t Goal.com’s Mark Doyle), Jorge Messi lashed out at the critics, saying: “Many only understand failures and that forces them... 

Wimbledon 2015 Schedule: Tuesday Replay TV Coverage and Live Stream Guide

The 2015 Wimbledon Championships has a bit of everything on the women’s side as a gripping quarterfinal round gets underway Tuesday at the All England Club. Want favorites? No. 1 Serena Williams and No. 4 Maria Sharapova say hello, both on the cusp of forcing a semifinal match. Want galvanizing underdogs? Young Americans Madison Keys and Coco Vandeweghe enter the final eight intent on continuing... 

Report: Damien Duff to Sign for Shamrock Rovers and Give His Wages to Charity

A nice story, if true, is coming out of Ireland. According to media outlets in the country, former international Damien Duff is on the brink of signing for Irish top-flight club Shamrock Rovers.  The Dubliner is one of the greatest footballers the country has ever produced, but Rovers average crowds of only about 3,000, so in normal circumstances, they would never be able to afford a player of... 

5 of the Most Interesting Radio Messages from British Grand Prix

Team radio played a crucial role in the outcome of the 2015 British Grand Prix. In a stop-start race featuring a safety car, a virtual safety car and changeable weather conditions, the Silverstone event—by far the most thrilling of the season—came down to cool, calm decision-making. This was particularly important at the front of the field, where reigning world champions Mercedes and Williams... 

It’s Too Early to Get Too Excited About the F1 Strategy Group’s Proposed Changes

The Formula One Strategy Cartel…er, Group…met again last week in London, producing an idealistic press release that is short on details. Before everyone gets too excited about sprint races and a return to eardrum-shattering noise, though, let’s remember that just because the group discussed something, that doesn’t mean it will actually happen.  The ideas for improving the... 

Caroline Wozniacki Ignites Sexism Debate over Wimbledon Show Court Appearances

Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki has sparked a sexism debate after suggesting women don’t receive the same opportunities men do. “I would love to play on a big court,” said Wozniacki after her 6-4, 6-4 loss to Garbine Muguruza on Monday, reported Nick Purewal of the Press Association (h/t the Daily Mail). Wozniacki continued: I think that’s what it’s all... 

Portugal Beach Soccer Star Madjer Scores Outrageous Bicycle-Kick Goal

Just like playing FIFA Street… Portugal forward Madjer has upped the ante ahead of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup by scoring a simply outrageous goal in a warm-up match for the big event.  The 38-year-old beach soccer legend toyed with a rather hesitant-looking defence with a succession of keepy-uppies before playing a one-two with a teammate and launching an incredible bicycle kick into... 

Ireland Should Win the Race to Host 2023 Rugby World Cup

The contenders to stage the 2023 Rugby World Cup have been announced, with four countries set to be in the running to follow 2019 hosts Japan. France, Ireland, Italy and South Africa are the nations in the hat, after the USA decided not to bid for the tournament. Three of the four on the list certainly have a strong track record of hosting major tournaments. South Africa memorably marked their re-introduction... 

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