Phil Mickelson: Is Lefty on the Verge of a Huge PGA Season in 2011?

Comments made by Phil Mickelson on his website to the effect that he is “expecting great things in 2011” has prompted a debate that is now in full flow as to whether the year will be as great for him as he expects. On all recent evidence, it will not be the case! Apart from winning his third “Green Jacket” at the Masters, “Lefty” is coming off a year (2010) that... 

Sampras and Agassi: Were They the Last of the American Male Tennis Legends?

With 22 Grand Slam titles between them, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi were two of the greatest tennis players to have lived, and their intense rivalry was comparable to that of Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe. Sampras in particular held the record for the most Grand Slam titles won with 14 titles before Roger Federer surpassed that record (the Swiss now boasts 16 Grand Slam wins following his victory... 

Roger Federer: Has His Time at the Top of the ATP Rankings Come To an End?

After his spectacular success at the Australian Open, is it time that Novak Djokovic becomes regarded as the chief rival to Rafael Nadal as the best tennis player in the world, rather than the great, 16-time Grand Slam winner, Roger Federer? The current ATP rankings (31 Jan 2011) have Nadal clear at the top with Federer at No. 2, fractionally ahead of Djokovic at No. 3. That trio are well ahead of... 

Tiger Woods Slips To No. 3 as Martin Kaymer Wins the Abu Dhabi Championship

Following his fantastic win in the Abu Dhabi Championship last weekend, Martin Kaymer of Germany became the second player to overtake Tiger Woods in the World Golf Rankings. The win earned Kaymer second place in the rankings behind England’s Lee Westwood, with Tiger relegated to third and a third European, Graeme McDowell, who was third behind Kaymer in Abu Dhabi, now at No. 4 in the rankings. Kaymer,... 

Oscar Buzz: Golf Movies Are Not the Stuff of the Academy Awards

It’s that time of year again for the Academy Awards, the most prestigious of any award in the entertainment field and the most glamorous night on any A-list celebrity’s calendar. But as attention turns to the 2011 Oscars, sports fans need not worry about the inclusion any sports films. “The Blind Side” was an exception to the rule in 2010 and remains one of only a select number... 

F1: Leading Constructors and Drivers Set To Battle for F1 Supremacy in 2011

With the F1 teams now more or less decided for the 2011 season, preparations are now fully underway to meet the start of the season, which begins on March 13th with the Bahrain Grand Prix. Winner of the Drivers Championship in 2010 was German Sebastian Vettel, who will once again be lead driver for Red Bull, despite that team confirming that each of their drivers will be given equal chances. He will... 

PGA: Leading Race to Dubai Players Set To Give Couterparts Plenty To Think About

The Race to Dubai is proving to be very fruitful for its winners, at least if the first two installments are anything to go by. The inaugural winner, Lee Westwood, is now the world No. 1 golfer, while the 2010 winner, Martin Kaymer of Germany, won a first “Major” and finished the year off two places behind Westwood in third place in the rankings. Interestingly, both men also finished third... 

Tiger Woods: 10 Bold Predictions for Eldrick in 2011

When Tiger Woods says that he does not want to be as good as he was when he was at his best, but wants to be better, the golfing world ought to take note. There is no doubt that the world No. 2 has targeted 2011 as the year that he regains his crown—and it would require a brave man to dispute his ability of doing so. He has been perfecting his swing for some time with coach, Steve Foley, and... 

PGA: 10 Golfers Who Could Earn Their First Major Title in 2011

One of the most exciting aspects of the sport of golf is its hugely competitive nature, with any single player in an single tournament having the ability to win. Yes, it is true that some players win more than others and every now and again a “Tiger Woods” appears on tour and dominates for a spell. However, with the Tiger seemingly on the wane, 2011 looks like it could be a reasonably level... 

The Year That Was in Tennis: A Familiar Story Amongst the Men, Not So With Women

The 2010 year in tennis saw the confirmation of Rafael Nadal as the true world No. 1 in the men’s game, but a more foggy picture emerged as far as the ladies were concerned. Nadal, it will be remembered had not reached full fitness by the time the Australian Open started in January. He had spent much of 2009 nursing injuries sustained earlier in this season, which ultimately cost him his fifth... 

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