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Andy Murray has never had an easy time achieving legacy benchmarks, but the clouds have parted in Vienna as he furiously charges after Novak Djokovic’s No. 1 ranking. The three-time major winner and current Wimbledon champion is not riding an epic streak, but he’s been consistent, opportunistic and optimistic. He can finally run down this dream if he takes care of business in Western Europe. “When...
Published: October 28, 2016
Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama produced a brilliant seven-under par round of 65 on Friday to move to 13 under overall and three shots clear at the top of the leaderboard at the 2016 WGC-HSBC Champions in China. Defending champion Russell Knox and American Bill Haas lie in a tie for second on 10 under heading into the weekend’s action, while Francesco Molinari, Richard Bland and...
Published: October 27, 2016
Top seed Stanislas Wawrinka had to work hard to secure his place in the third round of the Swiss Indoors, as he took three sets to get past Donald Young 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 6-4 on Thursday. After edging ahead in the opening set, Wawrinka was pegged back by his determined opponent. It took the match into a fascinating decider, which the U.S. Open champion eventually saw out comfortably. There were also...
Published: October 27, 2016
England will be the site of the Rugby League Four Nations Tournament this year, and they’ll be hosting tournament holders New Zealand along with Australia and Scotland—who will open the competition this weekend. The Kangaroos will be looking to make a statement in their opening game as they try to regain the Four Nations crown. Australia is a heavy favorite against Scotland at $1.01, according...
Published: October 27, 2016
Lewis Hamilton’s victory in the Formula One United States Grand Prix has kept alive his dream of winning a fourth world title, but he needs to finish first in this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix to close the 26-point gap between himself and team-mate Nico Rosberg. Victory on all three tracks still might not be enough for the English driver to steal the title away from Rosberg, who won...
Published: October 27, 2016
The first day of the 2016 WGC-HSBC Champions in China has ended and Sweden’s Rikard Karlberg holds a one shot lead at this early stage. He shot an eight-under 64 at Sheshan International Golf Club to take the initiative in what promises to be a highly competitive tournament. American Ricky Fowler finished the day close behind with a seven-under 65 while Russell Knox, last year’s...
Published: October 27, 2016
Durability is one of the most underappreciated aspects of Roger Federer‘s greatness. For all the praise heaped upon him for his myriad accomplishments and otherworldly racket skills, that he maintained such a clean bill of health in an era when the game became more physical is no less noteworthy. Avoiding major injuries for his first 17 seasons, iron man Federer set a record by appearing in 65...
Published: October 27, 2016
Where will Ferrari stand in Formula One’s competitive order in 2017? By definition, the most successful team in the sport’s history should be there or thereabouts, fighting for victories and regular podium finishes at the very least. But after a scruffy 2016 marred by changes behind the scenes, is there a risk the Prancing Horse could be caught out when the major regulation changes...
Published: October 27, 2016
Sweden’s Rikard Karlberg carded a stunning eight-under 64 on the first day of the 2016 WGC-HSBC Champions in China to build a one-shot lead over a strong field. Rickie Fowler is his closest challenger after Thursday’s action having shot an impressive 65, while defending champion Russell Knox, the United States’ Daniel Berger and Japan’s Hideki...
Published: October 27, 2016
The BNP Paribas Masters marks the final ATP World Tour Masters 1,000 event of the 2016 men’s tennis season. With players striving to move up the rankings to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals, there is plenty to look out for in Paris. Novak Djokovic will be hoping to put his injury-plagued season behind him by lifting the trophy on Nov. 6, but British No. 1 Andy Murray is the early favourite. It...