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The Asia swing is always a fascinating section of the tennis calendar, and after the conclusion of both the Shenzhen and Malaysian Opens, attention will turn to Japan for the next instalment. And with a host of elite names set to take to the court at the Ariake Colosseum we’re in store for a week of encapsulating action. For the Japanese spectators the star attraction will undoubtedly be Kei...
Published: September 28, 2014
When Europe won the 2012 Ryder Cup after a dramatic comeback at Medinah, the United States were leading 10-6 going into the final day. And just as fate would have it, Tom Watson’s team will have to overturn a four-point deficit themselves if they’re to take home the Ryder Cup two years on. The European team put in another excellent performance in the foursomes to streak away from the Americans...
Published: September 28, 2014
New Zealand secured their third consecutive Rugby Championship after a 34-13 victory over Argentina in La Plata. Having accrued a bonus point for their four tries in the match, the All Blacks now have an insurmountable six-point lead over South Africa. Their status as champions was confirmed by the New Zealand Rugby Twitter account: Ben Smith, Israel Dagg, Julien Savea and T.J. Perenara scored the...
Published: September 23, 2014
Updates from Wednesday, Sept. 24 Jan Hagen passed along an image of Fernando Santos being introduced as Portugal’s manager: Original Text Portugal have officially named Fernando Santos as the new manager of their national side. The former Greece boss will take over for Paulo Bento, who stepped down earlier this month following a disastrous World Cup and an awful start to the Seleccao’s...
Published: September 23, 2014
The Asia swing is one of the most fascinating facets of the tennis calendar, and this year we’ve got a brand spanking new tournament to savour as the inaugural Shenzhen Open gets underway. The competition will be hosted at the state-of-the-art Shenzhen Longgang Sports Centre, and the event has attracted some of the biggest names in the men’s game, most notably David Ferrer and Andy Murray. Ferrer...
Published: September 22, 2014
Kei Nishikori will be the star attraction at the 2014 Malaysian Open, as the Japanese world No. 8 looks to put his U.S. Open final heartache behind him with a strong showing in Kuala Lumpur. Doing so will help him to cement his qualification for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London. The 24-year-old will be the top seed at Putra Stadium and, after establishing himself as one of the premier players...
Published: September 22, 2014
New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden has confessed his embarrassment after the episode that resulted in him being kicked out of the All Blacks squad for their upcoming clashes with Argentina and South Africa. Cruden missed the team flight to South America after indulging in a drinking session and has admitted he is unashamedly embarrassed in a statement released by the New Zealand Rugby Union (h/t Eurosport.com): I...
Published: September 22, 2014
After the memorable final day of the 2012 Ryder Cup, levels of anticipation have never been higher on the cusp of the 2014 edition of the tournament. Gleneagles will host one of the most prestigious and dramatic team competitions on the planet and—after the “Miracle of Medinah”, the “Battle of Brookline” and the “War on the Shore”—fireworks are almost...
Published: September 15, 2014
Team Europe’s stunning comeback in the Ryder Cup at Medinah in 2012 was one of the most thrilling sporting moments in recent years, so on the brink of the 2014 edition, anticipation and excitement are naturally high. This time, the Centenary Course in Gleneagles has the privilege of hosting one of the greatest team competitions on the planet, and the squad from the United States will be desperate...
Published: September 11, 2014
After the completion of the U.S. Open and subsequent end of the strive for individual success, attentions turn to tennis’s blue-ribbon team sport event, the Davis Cup. The 2014 edition is in its semifinal stage, and a quick glance at the last four teams involved points to some enticing matchups as nations battle it out for a coveted final spot. And although Novak Djokovic broke the...