What Does Novak Djokovic Need More Before the French Open: Momentum or Rest?

Novak Djokovic’s ambition to win the French Open faces a new spin on an old dilemma. The world No. 1 conquered his biggest hard-court objectives by winning titles at Melbourne, Indian Wells and Miami in 2016, but the blueprint for his clay-court priorities are not so simple. While nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal is building momentum by winning Monte Carlo and competing to regain another... 

Valero Texas Open 2016: Thursday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

Inclement weather brought a halt to the first round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio on Thursday, but a considerable number of players managed to finish before darkness suspended play. Brendan Steele got off to a scorching start and was eight under par through 13 holes before play halted. Charley Hoffman carded seven birdies and only one bogey to post a six-under 66, while Stuart Appleby... 

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2016: Thursday Tennis Results, Latest Schedule

Top seed Rafael Nadal booked his place in the quarter-finals at the Barcelona Open with a routine 6-2, 6-2 win over fellow Spaniard Albert Montanes on Thursday. The eight-time former champion was challenged early on by veteran Montanes but found his groove midway through the opening set and never relinquished control. Kei Nishikori looked a little shaky at times in his two-set win over Jeremy... 

Shenzhen International 2016: Thursday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

Alexander Levy and Soomin Lee are joint leaders of the Shenzhen International at the conclusion of Day 1. The duo both shot impressive rounds of 66, putting them on six under for the competition. Brandon Stone is just a shot back on five under par, although he was unable to conclude his round, with play called off prematurely due to poor conditions. In an impressive field at the Genzon Golf Club, there... 

Updated Predictions for Clay-Court Season After the Monte Carlo Masters

If men’s tennis lacked parity in lieu of Novak Djokovic’s unrivaled dominance, Monte Carlo proved how quickly things can change. Bounced in his first match, the world No. 1’s exit opened the door. And who gladly waltzed through? None other than much-maligned former champion Rafael Nadal. Picking up one spectacular win after another, Nadal finally achieved the type of tournament victory... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours, Talk: Red Bull’s Canopy Concept, Jenson Button, More

Formula One caught a glimpse of the future during pre-season testing in March, when Ferrari became the first team to trial the “halo” head-protection concept with Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel. Despite the good intentions behind the test, the device received a mixed reaction, with plenty—including a certain three-time world champion—questioning the aesthetic appeal of... 

Ranking the Top 5 New Zealand Rugby Players in Europe

New Zealand rugby players have gradually begun coming to Europe, and some of the biggest names in the sport joined northern hemisphere clubs after the 2015 World Cup in England. Bleacher Report has ranked the top five New Zealand rugby players currently playing in Europe. The list has been determined on the basis of the impact they are having or will have this season for their clubs. Four of them are... 

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2016: Wednesday Tennis Results and Updated Schedule

Rafael Nadal cruised to a 6-3, 6-2 win over Marcel Granollers during Wednesday’s Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2016 action, starting his bid to win the tournament in dominant fashion. The clay specialist survived a slight scare in the first set, when he took a hard fall, to put away the local favourite without wasting too much energy. Kei Nishikori cruised to a two-set win over Thiemo de Bakker,... 

Re-Examining Rafael Nadal’s French Open Chances After Monte Carlo Masters Win

Now that Rafael Nadal has recaptured his Monte Carlo crown for the first time since 2012, his prospects for the French Open are on the rise. If Nadal were a stock, the time to purchase would have been a few weeks ago in the Miami Masters after he withdrew due to illness, heat exhaustion and a loss to Damir Dzumhur, an exit all but inconceivable a few years ago. Was the king of clay no longer... 

Ranking the Rugby European Champions Cup Semi-Finalists

Rugby’s European Champions Cup reaches its penultimate chapter in England this weekend with two semi-finals that are very difficult to predict. On Saturday, Saracens and Wasps do battle in Reading, and Sunday sees Racing 92 take on Leicester Tigers in Nottingham. All four sides won their respective pools, and so despite the high-profile absences of Clermont Auvergne and Toulon, these semi-finalists... 

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