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The shoulder injuries that have plagued Serena Williams throughout the summer have re-emerged, according to the WTA. Continue for updates. Williams to Miss Western & Southern Open with Shoulder Injury Monday, Aug. 15 “My shoulder inflammation continues to be a challenge, but I am anxious to return to the court as soon as possible,” Williams, 34, said in a statement, per the tournament’s...
Published: August 15, 2016
Hosting a major competition is no guarantee of taking home the big prize, as Brazil found out so painfully in 2014. But this time round, the young Selecao team is growing in confidence with every match and is within touching distance of making a medal a certainty—although the colour still needs to be decided. The Olympic Games hosts are now just one match away from the final. Honduras stand...
Published: August 15, 2016
On Tuesday night, under the bright lights of the Maracana Stadium, Brazil take on Sweden for a place in the Olympic final of the women’s football tournament. It is time for Brazil to go from hopefuls to heroines. In just about every sport throughout this Rio Olympics, the crowd support has been fantastic, from the fans booing judges at the gymnastics when a score is deemed too low to the partisan...
Published: August 15, 2016
Felipe Massa may have helped Williams finish third in the Formula One constructors’ championship in 2014 and 2015, but there is a sense that if the team are to move to the next level, they need to sign a more fashionable driver. Williams have openly admitted their interest in 2009 world champion Jenson Button and Force India’s Sergio Perez in recent weeks, undermining Massa’s position...
Published: August 14, 2016
The Olympic golf tournament from Rio de Janeiro was a great show. After all the buildup, years of questions, criticism, Zika concerns and player withdrawals, it came down to the 72nd hole with two of the best golfers in the world tied, battling for a gold medal. In front of a sell-out gallery at the Gil Hanse-designed course, Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose did battle for gold Sunday, with...
Published: August 14, 2016
Australian golfer Robert Allenby was arrested outside a casino in Rock Island, Illinois, just hours after he failed to make the cut for the 2016 John Deere Classic. As reported by Katrina Lamansky of WQAD, the local police department confirmed the 45-year-old was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing, with his bond set at $1,500. Allenby missed the cut of the...
Published: August 14, 2016
The young players in the United States men’s national team talent pool made a ton of noise this weekend, especially in England. The start of the Premier League season brought a surprise start for Lynden Gooch and a good sign in the development of Cameron Carter-Vickers. There was also good news on the injury front this week as Aron Johannsson made a big step in his recovery. We’ll...
Published: August 13, 2016
Miguel Angel Jimenez never won a major championship during his PGA career, narrowly missing out with a second-place finish at the 2000 U.S. Open. He’s 18 holes away from rectifying that on the Champions Tour. The eccentric Spaniard carded a one-under 69 in Saturday’s third round, giving him a one-stroke lead over Gene Sauers heading into the last 18 at the 2016 U.S. Senior Open. Barring...
Published: August 13, 2016
The final day of tennis at the 2016 Olympics will see Andy Murray attempt to defend his crown from 2012 against Juan Martin del Potro to determine who will walk away from Rio de Janeiro with a gold medal. Murray had little trouble defeating Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-4 in the first semifinal match Saturday. It was an excellent return to form for the two-time Wimbledon champion after he needed...
Published: August 13, 2016
The miracle run of Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro continued Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, as he defeated Spain’s Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in an instant classic to earn an opportunity to play for the gold medal in men’s singles at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Del Potro, who’s battled consistent injury problems in recent years, became an afterthought after drawing Novak Djokovic...