Try the powerful search:
Selected WPSN searches:
Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: November 6, 2013
If there’s a tennis version of purgatory, Roger Federer is firmly stuck in it. The former No. 1 lost to Novak Djokovic in three sets, 4-6, 7-6(2), 2-6 on Tuesday at the ATP World Tour Finals. The 32-year-old surrendered five break points and double-faulted another five times. It still wasn’t a poor performance, yet it was more evidence that Federer has nowhere to go but down for the rest...
Published: November 2, 2013
And then there were four. The BNP Paribas Masters is already down to the semifinals, and it’s a tennis fan’s dream. In one match, you’ve got Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic facing off, and in the other, it’s the battle of Spain—David Ferrer vs. Rafael Nadal. Before the tournament started, most fans would have told you that they hoped these four would be the last men standing....
Published: October 30, 2013
Maybe Rafael Nadal can give the No. 1 ranking back. Ever since earning the accolade following the China Open final, he’s been struggling a bit, at least by the ridiculous standards he’s set for himself in the rest of 2013. This is a guy who’s lost five matches the entire season. Now, in the space of two tournaments, Nadal lost that final to Novak Djokovic in straight sets and then...
Published: October 23, 2013
Portugal head into familiar territory as they prepare for a two-legged playoff against Sweden for a spot in the 2014 World Cup. In qualifying for both the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship, they had to get past Bosnia and Herzegovina in a playoff. While Portugal were able to do so, you can’t be happy to see this happen for a third time in a row if you’re a supporter. They finished...
Published: October 18, 2013
Just when you think you have all the answers, the Mexican Football Federation changes the questions. It looked like El Tri had their man when Victor Manuel Vucetich signed on to follow Jose Manuel de la Torre for Mexico’s final two World Cup qualifiers. With his team on the brink of elimination, Vucetich was able to guide El Tri to fourth in qualification and a two-legged playoff against New...
Published: October 17, 2013
It hasn’t been easy, but Mexico are just two matches away from qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. With the United States’ dramatic win over Panama on Tuesday night, El Tri were able to finish fourth in qualification, despite a 2-1 loss to Costa Rica. That ensured Mexico would be facing off against New Zealand in a two-legged playoff, with the winner getting a spot in Brazil. This is a far...
Published: October 14, 2013
Before four of the best golfers in the world face off in Bermuda this week, they’re going to have a little fun. The 2013 Grand Slam of Golf is a two-round event at the end of the PGA Tour season that features some of the major champions from this year. It’s a nice way to put a bow on the entire campaign. The golfers have a chance to play in a more relaxed environment in a great setting...
Published: October 12, 2013
Portugal are doing their best to prove that you can still fail to qualify for the World Cup despite having one of the best players in the world. With a 1-1 draw against Israel on Friday in Lisbon, Portugal put themselves in a rather precarious position. They’re second in Group F and look sure to once again rely on the playoff in order to book their place in the World Cup. That’s what it...
Published: October 11, 2013
Better late than never for Javier Hernandez to make his presence felt for Mexico in the fourth round of World Cup qualification. Mexico have a pivotal match on Friday night. Their opponents are Panama, who are fourth in the group and level on points with El Tri. With the match in the Estadio Azteca, anything less than three points would be a national catastrophe, as the team is currently on the outside...
Published: October 5, 2013
Mother Nature continued to have her way with the 2013 Presidents Cup, as Day 3 play had to be suspended due to darkness. It has become a trend through the entire tournament, as the Ohio weather has been off and on with rain delays and afternoon downpours. Saturday, play was suspended for a little over an hour, via PGA.com’s Twitter account. Ohio State Senator Chris Widener got a photo of what...