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Angela Stanford received a huge honor after it was confirmed that she will captain the US women’s golf team at the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands next year. The 47-year-old has a huge experience behind her, considering that she performed six times in this competition. In an interview with the media, the LPGA Tour golfer…
Robert MacIntyre, a Scottish golfer, who has really been producing positive reactions with great performances in the last year, is motivated to make history at the Masters. Fans have great faith in his chances at this year’s Masters, but Augusta National can be a tough challenge, even for the most experienced. The 28-year-old golfer does…
Ending a long relationship or marriage always has certain consequences. One chapter in life ends, and a potentially new one opens. Tiger Woods, famous golfer, felt it best on his skin. A few days ago, it was confirmed that the great golfer started a relationship with Vanessa Trump, Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife. From day to…
Novak Djokovic loading up for some topspin During the Australian Open, Challenger player (and Youtube star) Karue Sell made a bold statement: Thank you, Karue, for posting this: It is always valuable to get specific claims about the game from the people who are trying to figure out how to win. Right or wrong, testable…
Aryna Sabalenka claims she hasn’t had time to analyze PTPA’s lawsuit against the tennis’ governing bodies but admits that she would like to see ATP and WTA players being compensated better. This week, an absolute bombshell dropped after the PTPA – an association co-founded by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil – took legal action against…
Coco Gauff was hoping to drop one after winning the opening nine games of her Miami match against Sofia Kenin but that changed after she went 6-0 5-0 up as that’s when she became eager to register a double bagel. On Thursday, the American – who turned 21 just over a week ago – collected…
Nick Kyrgios thinks he deserves to be given more respect for his efforts as the Australian called out a fan who appeared to mockingly post about the Australian getting his first win in a couple of years. On Wednesday, the former world No. 13 came back from a set down to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6…
Naomi Osaka said she wanted to play with “the big dogs” and then clinched a notable 6-2 6-4 win over No. 24 seed Liudmila Samsonova in the Miami Open second round. After recovering from a set and a break down to qualifier Yulia Starodubtseva in the first round, the former world No. 1 made a…
Daniil Medvedev is set to start his grass season in ‘s-Hertogenbosch after the Libema Open organizers confirmed his participation through social media. Since the ATP 250 tournament in ‘s-Hertogenbosch is taking place the week after the French Open, it means that the Russian will make a quick transition from clay to grass courts. However, it…
Rennae Stubbs said she was “impressed” by how Mirra Andreeva came back to beat Aryna Sabalenka in the Indian Wells final but also criticized the 17-year-old for the way she acted in one moment of frustration. On Sunday, the teenage sensation showed great mental strength and resilience to recover from a set down against the…