Australian Open 2013: Seeded Players Who Will Fall on Day 3

Even though fans always like to see the top players battling for a Grand Slam title at the business end of a tournament, the best storylines in the early rounds surround upsets. The unpredictability factor keeps things interesting amidst plenty of blowouts. On Day 3, stars like Novak Djokovic, David Ferrer and Maria Sharapova should be able to advance with relative ease. Other seeded players won’t... 

Caroline Wozniacki Defeats Sabine Lisicki at 2013 Australian Open

Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki defeated Sabine Lisicki in one of the most anticipated matches of the women’s first round at the 2013 Australian Open by a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Wozniacki reached the top spot through consistently strong play at second-level tournaments, but has never excelled in Grand Slam events. So drawing Lisicki, who is ranked 36th, was not only bad luck, but also... 

Roger Federer: Breaking Down Tennis Star’s 2013 Australian Open Draw

Roger Federer heads to 2013 Australian Open in search of his 18th career Grand Slam singles title. However, unlike so many times in the past, he’s not the favorite. Top seed Novak Djokovic earned that honor, followed by Andy Murray and Federer. The draw didn’t do the Swiss Maestro any favors. In order to win the season’s first major, he will have to survive a journey that includes... 

Australian Open Schedule 2013: Dates and Times for Entire Tournament

The Australian Open is always a special event. It’s the first Grand Slam tournament of the season, which means players are filled with hope that a new year will bring improved results. How they perform over the next two weeks can impact their entire 2013. Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka arrive in Melbourne as the defending champions. The victory marked Djokovic‘s fourth triumph in... 

Australian Open 2013 Predictions: Underrated Players Who Will Make Deep Runs

All eyes are on the usual suspects, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, as tennis prepares for its first Grand Slam event of 2013. While those players will steal the headlines, don’t lose sight of other players hoping to make an Australian Open impact. The first major event of the season is always intriguing because it’s a chance for every player to get the year started on the... 

Rafael Nadal: Tennis Star’s Australian Open Absence Is Major Blow to First Major

Grand Slam tennis tournaments aren’t the same without Rafael Nadal. Last season’s U.S. Open wasn’t as exciting without his trademark intensity, and the Australian Open, the first major of 2013, won’t be able to replace his presence, either. Nadal announced he would be forced to miss the marquee event due to a stomach virus, which brought his knee rehab to a screeching halt.... 

UEFA Will Host Euro 2020 in Multiple Cities Across Europe

A major change to the European Championships has been made official. The Guardian reports UEFA has decided that Euro 2020 will take place in multiple cities throughout the continent, instead of granting host duties to one or two countries. Uefa confirms Euro 2020 to be staged in various cities across Europe … — Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) December 6, 2012 Poland and Ukraine shared... 

Luiz Felipe Scolari: Immense Pressure Sets New Brazil Manager Up to Fail

Luiz Felipe Scolari led the Brazilian national team to a World Cup title in 2002. Anything short of the same result in his second stint leading one of the world’s most talented squads will be considered a failure, which sets him up to fail. The Associated Press reports (h/t ESPN.com) Scolari, sometimes known by his affectionate nickname, “Big Phil,” will officially be given the reins... 

Luiz Felipe Scolari: Big Phil Reportedly Will Be Brazil’s New Manager

Luiz Felipe Scolari, who led Brazil to a World Cup triumph in 2002, is slated to take control of the national team again, according to ESPN.  Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to become the next Brazil manager, according to reports. — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 28, 2012 UPDATE: Thursday, Nov. 29 at 8:10 a.m. ET by Tim Daniels ESPN reports Brazil’s choice of Scolari has now been confirmed.... 

Brazil National Team Fires Manager Mano Menezes

Brazil has decided to fire national team manager Mano Menezes two days after winning the Superclasico de las Americas over Argentina, according to Jon Cotterill of TV Globo in Brazil. Now confirmed – Brazil coach Mano Menezes has been fired — jon cotterill (@Pitacodogringo) November 23, 2012 Tensions are running high in Brazil as the country prepares for the 2014 World Cup. Anything less... 

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