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With the 2013 U.S. Open just around the corner, there is only one opportunity left for hopeful players to tune up their hard-court game and get in some last-minute practice against challenging competition. Although it’s not an extremely heralded tournament, the 2013 Winston-Salem Open represents a chance for some of the lesser-known participants to go head-to-head and get in some more reps on...
Published: August 18, 2013
Rafael Nadal won the 2013 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Sunday, defeating John Isner in straight sets, 7-6 (8), 7-6 (3). This was Nadal’s first appearance in the finals of the Cincinnati Masters and his first victory in the event. Tennis Connected noted Nadal’s proficiency on hard courts this year: TennisConnected.com also pointed out that Nadal will be the No. 2 player...
Published: August 14, 2013
Andy Murray defeated Mikhail Youzhny 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the 2013 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Wednesday. Murray made his first appearance of the tournament against the 31-year-old Russian, as the No. 2 seed was given a bye in the first round. It was a rematch of their fourth-round battle at Wimbledon last month. Murray didn’t play at his absolute best, but he certainly...
Published: August 12, 2013
Tiger Woods hasn’t won a major since the 2008 U.S. Open, but that hasn’t stopped sportsbooks from installing the superstar as the odds-on favorite to win the 2014 Masters. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Shane Bacon, Woods is currently 5-1 to don the green jacket at Augusta National next April. ESPN’s Darren Rovell states the 2014 Masters odds are courtesy of the Last Vegas...
Published: August 12, 2013
The 2013 PGA Championship concluded on Sunday, with Jason Dufner taking home the Wanamaker Trophy after an elite fourth-round showing. It’s clear that he had the best performance of anyone participating in the fourth and final major of the season, but it’s worth recapping the action to see which other golfers succeeded and which failed to meet expectations. Let’s take a look at how...
Published: July 27, 2013
The inaugural International Champions Cup may be an exhibition tournament, but it’s going to be chock-full of incredible talent and a chance for fans to catch some of the best soccer teams on the planet squaring off. It’s certainly going to help grow the popularity of the beautiful game in the United States, as all but one of the matches takes place in America. You will not want to miss...
Published: July 26, 2013
The 2013 Tetley’s Challenge Cup continues this weekend, with two incredible semifinal matches you simply will not want to miss. After months of hard work, incredible play—and even some luck—the field has been narrowed down to four elite teams. Things will get started with the London Broncos taking on the Wigan Warriors, followed by the Warrington Wolves looking to defend their title...
Published: July 18, 2013
Roger Federer’s new racket continues to bring success, as the Swiss superstar ousted Jan Hajek in the third round of the 2013 German Open Tennis Championships, 6-4, 6-3. The straight-set victory has Fed advancing to the quarterfinals of the Hamburg-based tournament and he seems to be poised to win it all this weekend. Federer won 70 percent of his points on the first serve, recorded seven aces...
Published: July 11, 2013
Gary Player made a splash earlier this week when the first photos of the 77-year-old golfer surfaced from his recent shoot with ESPN The Magazine. According to Chris Strauss of USA Today, the nine-time major championship winner was reluctant at first to appear within the pages of the “Body Issue” but soon changed his tune. He landed a coveted cover spot and is now using it as a launching...
Published: July 8, 2013
Despite ousting Novak Djokovic in the 2013 Wimbledon final, Andy Murray is still slotted in at No. 2 in the latest ATP rankings. In an epic battle on July 7, Murray became the first British male to win the historic tournament at the All England Club in 77 years. While that accomplishment has made him a national hero, he still has plenty of work to put in if he desires to ascend to No. 1 for the first...