2013 Australian Open: Why Andy Murray Is Favorite to Win 1st Grand Slam of Year

Andy Murray will enter the 2013 Australian Open as one of the top contenders for the title but in reality, the British star is perhaps even the favorite to win the first Grand Slam of the year. Despite the presence of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and every other potential hurdle in the men’s draw, Murray will be a major force at Melbourne this year, and has as much right to favoritism as any... 

The Most Exciting Golf Storylines of 2013

After a big year on the PGA Tour circuit, we are already looking forward to a brand new season and all that comes with the turn of the calendar.  The 2013 outlook is shaping up to be even greater than the year we just had. The names that graced the greens over the past 12 months will be back once more—some desperate to prove themselves once again, some keen to build on the successes of the... 

Maria Sharapova Injury: Russian Star Withdraws, Will She Be Right for Aus Open?

Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the Brisbane International tournament this week due to an injury to her right collarbone, but has said that the injury will not derail her chances at the upcoming 2013 Australian Open later this month. The Russian sensation withdrew from the tournament in Australia—citing the same injury that kept her out of a tournament last week in Korea. She will now head... 

The 10 Most Memorable Images of Tennis in 2012

2012 was a big year for tennis. We had Andy Murray‘s breakthrough Grand Slam victory at the U.S. Open, and Roger Federer‘s continued success at Wimbledon and in men’s tennis. In the women’s game, we saw the recovery and dominance of American legend Serena Williams as well as the brilliance of world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka.  We were thrilled and entertained completely by... 

Who’s the More Polarizing Star: Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic?

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are both instantly recognizable names when it comes to men’s tennis—their reputations precede them, and almost everybody knows who either or both men are. They might not know everything about them—height, date of birth, career win-loss record when playing on outdoor clay surfaces—but everyone who knows anything about men’s tennis knows something... 

Australian Open 2013: 10 Early Predictions for the Year’s First Major

The new year is almost upon us, with the first major of the year—the 2013 Australian Open—only a few weeks away from kicking off. Players from both the men’s and women’s tournaments alike will be keen to start off the season with the best result possible, meaning that we’re bound to see plenty of fantastic matchups and results. What exactly can we expect to see from the... 

The Biggest Surprises in Tennis in 2012

2012 was another monster year for tennis. From Andy Murray‘s breakthrough victory at the U.S. Open to the continued dominance of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, both the men’s and women’s game had huge years respectively and left tennis fans desperately looking forward to next season. However, the year was not without its fair share of surprises, with several events and performances... 

Olympics Soccer Results 2012: Brazil FA Blame Rafael for Gold Medal Defeat

The ramifications from Brazil’s shock loss to Mexico in the gold medal match at the 2012 London Olympics are huge. If you think this was just another meaningless tournament to the South American heavyweights, then you need to think again. This one mattered to them and it matters that they lost. So much so that the Brazilian Football Confederation has taken the incredible step to single-out a... 

Olympic Soccer Results 2012: South Korea Win Big at 2012 London Olympics

South Korea have claimed their first ever medal in the football competition at the Olympic Games—clinching bronze with a 2-0 victory over Japan in the 2012 London Olympics.  However, even better than the prize of an Olympic medal was the free pass that it gave the footballers from mandatory military service. If they hadn’t beaten their Asian counterparts, they would have been subject... 

Brazil vs. South Korea: Is There Any Chance of an Upset in Olympic Semifinal?

The gold medal favorites for the 2012 London Olympics—Brazil—will take on Asian powerhouse South Korea in the semifinals of the men’s football competition for a place in the gold medal match. The South Americans, despite never winning the Olympic tournament before, entered the competition as strong favorites to win the gold medal—a position seemingly made even stronger by the... 

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