Is Juan Martin Del Potro Starting a Career Resurgence in Madrid?

Juan Martin del Potro is ready to work his way back up the ATP rankings after an impressive first-round win over Dominic Thiem on Madrid’s red clay. The Argentine has been a feel-good story in coming back to play matches after wrist injuries kept him out of all but a handful of matches in 2014-15, but he just scored his biggest victory since defeating Roger Federer for the Swiss Indoors Basel... 

Bernard Tomic Holds Racket Backward vs. Fabio Fognini on Madrid Open Match Point

Bernard Tomic appeared to concede a match point to Fabio Fognini at the Madrid Open on Tuesday by approaching the shot with his racket held upside down.  As Australian news outlet 7 News Adelaide noted, the 23-year-old has a reputation for “tanking.” It shared footage of the match point in question, as Fognini served for the straight-sets victory: The ace allowed Fognini to wrap... 

How Much Longer Will Dan Carter Be Able to Operate at the Top Level?

Dan Carter, the World Rugby Player of the Year for 2015, will be able to operate at the top level until the end of his current contract with Racing 92 in 2018, mainly because he is adapting his style to ensure his longevity as a world-class fly-half. Carter will be 36 when his current deal ends, and it is hard to see the former All Black playing beyond then. As a World Cup winner, international points... 

Will Victoria Azarenka Become a Dominant Player on the WTA Tour?

Serena Williams remains the No. 1 player on the WTA Tour. However, this year, the most dominant player is Victoria Azarenka.  She’s lost just one match this year and won three WTA titles. That’s three more titles than Williams. She’s also on a 16-match winning streak. Her only loss this year came at the Australian Open to eventual champion Angelique Kerber. Azarenka survived... 

French Tennis Federation Investigated for Alleged Resale of French Open Tickets

The French Tennis Federation is being investigated by the country’s financial prosecutors’ office for allegedly reselling French Open tickets.  Prosecutors seized documents in searches that could connect the federation to “an illicit system of reselling tickets,” per a Tuesday report by the Associated Press. This year’s tournament begins May 16. Prosecutors are also... 

Jordan Spieth Comments on 2016 Masters Collapse

Jordan Spieth suffered a Masters collapse for the ages in April, but the 22-year-old said Tuesday that he has moved on to the point that he’s laughing about what happened at Augusta National Golf Club. “I’m not taking it very hard,” Spieth told reporters at a FedEx Cares event, per ESPN.com. “I have ladies at grocery stores coming up and putting their hand on me and going:... 

5 Things on Nigel Melville’s to-Do List for English Rugby

Nigel Melville was swiftly announced in April as the successor to Rob Andrew for the job of director of professional rugby in England, per RFU.com. The former Wasps scrum-half will arrive from his role as CEO of USA rugby and will oversee, according to the Union: “Professional rugby in England for the RFU, with particular focus around managing the relationship with Premiership Rugby, the English... 

Preview and Predictions for the 2016 Wells Fargo Championship

The PGA Tour leaves soggy New Orleans for North Carolina and this week’s Wells Fargo Championship. Last year, Rory McIlroy went wild, carding a record 61 and setting the 72-hole tournament scoring record.  McIlroy headlines this week’s field, which includes a total of eight of the top 12 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking. Still, all eyes will be on Rory this week, as he seeks... 

Lionel Messi’s 2016 Copa America, Rio Olympics Decision Revealed by Tata Martino

Argentina coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has said Lionel Messi understands his omission from his nation’s bid for gold at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, and he will instead focus on the Copa America in the United States this June.  Ben Grounds of the MailOnline quoted the manager as saying he believes the iconic player could suffer burnout if he features... 

Madrid Open 2016: Tuesday Tennis Scores, Results, Updated Schedule

Rafael Nadal cruised to the third round of the 2016 Madrid Open on Tuesday, wasting little energy in getting past Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov. The Spaniard dominated with his serve and patiently waited for his chances in the return game, booking a meeting with the winner of the match between Lucas Pouille and Sam Querrey in the next round with the win. Later in the day, Andy Murray struggled against Radek... 

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