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It was a back-and-forth battle between Tiger Woods and Charles Howell III on Day 2 of the 2013 Accenture Match Play Championship on Thursday, but Howell distanced himself down the stretch to shock the world No. 2 at Dove Mountain in Marana, Ariz., 2 up. Tiger Woods didn’t play poorly on the first four holes, but he didn’t distance himself, either. In fact, Howell made a tremendous 22-foot...
Published: February 21, 2013
Eleven-time Grand Slam singles champion Rafael Nadal has made it known he does not approve of Lance Armstrong using performance-enhancing drugs. And he has every right to take a shot at the historic cyclist. Nadal said, via TennisWorldUSA.org: “It’s a real problem in sport that strongly damages the image of sport, but pay attention not to put everybody in the same bracket. “Cases...
Published: February 21, 2013
After the first day of the 2013 Accenture Match Play Championship had to be suspended on Wednesday due to snowy conditions, the event has been delayed on Thursday, according to USA Today. Only 21 of the 32 golfers were able to get started on Wednesday, and that didn’t include world No.1 Rory McIlroy and world No. 2 Tiger Woods. Play was scheduled to resume at 10:40 a.m. ET on Thursday, but it’s...
Published: February 18, 2013
When Rafael Nadal captured the Brazil Open on Sunday, it marked his first singles title since winning his seventh French Open in June. So, he’s going to get back to regularly winning Grand Slam singles titles, right? Well, not exactly. It’s been a long road for the 11-time Grand Slam singles champion, who had to withdraw from the 2012 London Olympics due to tendinitis in his knee. He returned...
Published: February 2, 2013
Phil Mickelson shot a 65 on Friday and has a four-stroke lead after Day 2 of the 2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Coming after his 60 on Thursday, Mickelson’s round left him at 17-under par 125 at TPC Scottsdale. Bill Haas, Keegan Bradley and Charlie Wi also had big days on Friday. Here’s a look at the leaderboard, analysis and highlights through Day 2. Day 2 Leaderboard Position Player Total 1 Phil...
Published: January 26, 2013
Those who witnessed Andy Murray overcome yet another mental hurdle against Roger Federer in the semifinals of the 2013 Australian Open on Friday know that the 25-year-old Scotsman has become a different player than the frustrated, undisciplined youngster of yore. That’s why it’s not out of the question that Murray will defeat Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday. But that doesn’t...
Published: January 26, 2013
Nigeria has all the talent in the world, but the side’s inconsistency throughout the years has been well documented. Despite having a wealth of star power, the Super Eagles haven’t won the Africa Cup of Nations since 1994. They’ve finished third in four of the past six Cups, showing the ability to win is there—but something is lacking. Nigeria got back Chelsea forward Victor...
Published: January 26, 2013
After Brandt Snedeker and K.J. Choi burst out to the lead on Thursday, a familiar face exploded on Day 2 of the 2013 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. That’s right, Tiger Woods. Woods posted one of the better scores on Friday to take sole possession of the lead through two rounds. Meanwhile, Snedeker and Choi fell down the leaderboard, while other golfers sprang into contention. Here’s...
Published: January 25, 2013
The 2013 Farmer Insurance Open started off with a bang on Thursday at Torrey Pines as a top-10 player shares the lead. That top-10 player isn’t Tiger Woods (who still had a good day) or Phil Mickelson (who struggled). Instead, the world saw Brandt Snedeker post a seven-under-par 65 to share the lead with K.J. Choi. Snedeker, as you may remember, tied for third place at the British Open last year. Here’s...
Published: January 19, 2013
Well, we’re through the first two days of the 2013 Humana Challenge, and there have already been plenty of surprises. None other than Roberto Castro and James Hahn share the lead with a 14-under-par 130. Of course, there are still some big names still in contention. Here’s a look at golfers ranked in the top 50 who will be in contention on Day 4. Zach Johnson (No. 25) Zach Johnson...