Roger Federer Will Build Off Strong Showing at 2014 Australian Open

“I still feel my best tennis is only ahead of me right now.” Those were the words of Roger Federer, via ESPN Tennis on Twitter, after a straight-set defeat to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semifinals put a disappointing end to an otherwise encouraging tournament. “Best” is obviously a relative term here. Fed-Ex isn’t going to return to his mid-2000s form,... 

Tiger Woods Farmers Insurance Open 2014: Daily Scores and Leaderboard Analysis

There’s no place like home, and that’s essentially where Tiger Woods will kick off his 2013-14 PGA season.  Although Eldrick was born about an hour-and-a-half north in Cypress, Calif., he has always treated Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla as his own personal stomping grounds. In 13 starts at what is now known as the Farmers Insurance Open, Woods has won seven times, including... 

Australian Open 2014: Last-Minute Look at Remaining Men’s Quarterfinal Matchups

Would it be selfish to ask for an encore?  Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka—as they have become accustomed to doing whenever they meet in Grand Slams—just gave the tennis world a five-set thriller. And if the two remaining men’s quarterfinal matchups provide anything even close to what those burgeoning rivals put on display, we’re in for another captivating day in... 

Sony Open 2014: Daily Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

While the rest of the country is hunkered down trying to avoid the icy-cold temperatures, those jerks on the PGA Tour will be finishing up their mini-swing through Hawaii at the Sony Open.  The eighth tournament of the 2013-14 season, but just second of the calendar year, takes place at the beautiful (disclaimer: I’ve never actually been there, I just assume it’s beautiful) Waialae... 

Caroline Wozniacki Injury: Updates on Tennis Star’s Shoulder and Return

Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki will miss the Brisbane International with a right shoulder injury.  Sports Illustrated’s Beyond the Baseline Twitter feed provides the news: Caroline Wozniacki withdraws from Brisbane with a right shoulder injury. #wta — Beyond The Baseline (@SI_BTBaseline) December 29, 2013 Wozniacki, the current world No. 10 and No. 6 seed in Brisbane,... 

Tiger Woods at Northwestern Mutual World Challenge 2013: Day 2 Score and Recap

If he keeps playing like this, Tiger Woods may not be invited back to his own tournament. Golf‘s World No. 1, seeking his sixth win at the World Challenge in its last year at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif., was locked in on every aspect of his game on Friday afternoon, turning in an unbelievable 10-under 62 to take over first place.  As Jill Painter Lopez of the L.A.... 

Zahir Belounis Speaks out After Release from Qatar

Last week, Zahir Belounis was freed from Qatar—and it couldn’t have come at a better time.  According to the French-Algerian striker, who had been denied an exit visa from his club, El Jaish SC, he had planned an illegal escape from the country and even considered suicide not long before he was granted his release.  He talked about the nightmarish ordeal with BBC’s Ben Smith: “What... 

Brazilian F1 Grand Prix 2013 Results: Reaction, Standings, Post-Race Review

The Formula 1 season came to an appropriate end on Sunday in Brazil with a Sebastian Vettel win. Racing out of the pole position, the 26-year-old German crossed the finish line a good 10 seconds before Red Bull Racing-Renault teammate Mark Webber, giving him an astounding ninth win in a row. Here’s a look at the final standings from Interlagos, courtesy of formula1.com: Put simply, Vettel,... 

Golfer Jason Day Loses Eight Family Members Due to Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan, which recently ripped through the Philippines, has affected the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.  According to the Herald Sun‘s Dwayne Grant, Australian golfer Jason Day is among that group, as he has lost his grandmother, an aunt and six cousins in the storm: Among the thousands killed by the massive storm were Day’s grandmother, an uncle and six cousins.... 

Alex Corbisiero Injury: Updates on England Rugby Star’s Knee, Likely Return Date

Updates From Thursday, Nov. 14: Tom Vickers of The Northamptonshire Telegraph reports that Corbisiero is undergoing knee surgery: Dorian West has revealed that Alex Corbisiero will have an operation on his injured knee. And the Saints forwards coach does not know when the loosehead prop is expected to return to action. Corbisiero was set to start for England against New Zealand this weekend,... 

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