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Friday marks the start of the 2014 NCAA men’s golf championships, and it should see some of the planet’s best amateurs being tested but also aggressive on a tough, shorter course. Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas, plays host to the action this week, as the competition runs through next Wednesday, May 28. A 54-hole stroke play format will separate the contenders from the...
Published: May 23, 2014
The 2014 French Open begins Sunday and, while the elite players shouldn’t have too hard a time getting through the first part of their draws, it’s still worth delving into which superstars are in the best form ahead of Roland Garros. For the men’s side, it would often be difficult to dismiss eight-time champion Rafael Nadal as the top favorite. However, this has been a season of trying...
Published: May 19, 2014
The draw for the 2014 French Open takes place Friday, when the road to the final for tennis’ biggest stars will be revealed. It’s safe to presume Serena Williams will be the women’s top seed, and the draw will be absent one big name in Victoria Azarenka, who announced that she wouldn’t compete at Roland Garros: Azarenka‘s absence will be felt, as she continues to deal...
Published: May 19, 2014
Women’s tennis will be without one of its biggest stars in Victoria Azarenka at the 2014 French Open. Azarenka, 24, is still nursing a foot injury that has kept her out of action since March, and it will prevent her from competing in this season’s second Grand Slam event at Roland Garros. The WTA’s official Twitter account reported the news: Azarenka addressed her unfortunate health...
Published: May 14, 2014
The HP Byron Nelson Championship has been an exciting stop on the PGA Tour throughout its illustrious history, and a strong field will travel to Irving, Texas, for the 2014 edition of this marquee event. A number of different narratives have shaped the tournament at TPC Four Seasons Resort in recent years. After Rory Sabbatini set the 72-hole scoring record in his 2009 triumph, a premier young talent...
Published: May 14, 2014
It didn’t take long for tennis superstar Roger Federer to return to competition following the recent birth of his twin sons. The 17-time Grand Slam champion is in action in Rome, which will help him prepare better for the French Open and position him best to succeed for the remainder of the 2014 season. Courtney Nguyen of Sports Illustrated reported what Federer had to say on the matter on Tuesday,...
Published: May 12, 2014
Elin Nordegren is best known as a model and the former wife of superstar golfer Tiger Woods, but she recently made her presence felt in higher education by completing her schooling at Rollins College. A unique opportunity arose as Nordegren graced the podium in Winter Park, Florida, as a member of the Class of 2014, when she was asked to deliver a commencement speech after receiving the Hamilton...
Published: May 11, 2014
Tragedy struck during Sunday’s final round of the Madeira Islands Open, as caddie Ian McGregor passed away on the Santo da Serra course. While McGregor was being medically tended to, there was some thought to cancel the tournament, but it was ultimately completed. The European Tour released an official statement on the matter through its website: It is with great sadness and deep regret...
Published: May 11, 2014
Sunday’s final round of the 2014 Players Championship at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida’s TPC Sawgrass is bound to be epic, with a ton of juicy storylines to follow near the top of the leaderboard. Former world No. 1 Martin Kaymer has rebuilt his swing and is finally reaping the rewards of that hard work, but 20-year-old prodigy Jordan Spieth has yet to bogey through 54 holes. Those two premier...
Published: May 9, 2014
Women’s tennis superstar Serena Williams had to withdraw from the 2014 Mutua Madrid Open before Friday’s quarterfinal match versus Petra Kvitova due to a thigh injury. WTATennis.com reported the news, along with what Williams had to say about pulling out of the tournament. I have a left thigh injury and, unfortunately, have to withdraw from this year’s Mutua Madrid Open. It happened...