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Porutgal Runner-Up Colsaerts Into Dubai Top 60

Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts made the most of his first-round 60 at the Portugal Colsaerts last Thursday, finishing second in the rain-soaked tournament and propelling himself into the Top 60 of the Race to Dubai standings with just three tournaments to go until the Final Series starts October 30. Colsaerts just missed becoming the first player … Continue reading Porutgal Runner-Up Colsaerts Into Dubai Top 60 →

Steve Stricker Is Halftime Entertainment at Wisconsin Football Game

Steve Stricker has hit clutch shots in front of some big crowds in his time, but 80,000 people? That's a new one. Stricker, wearing an Illinois hat for his alma mater and a Wisconsin shirt for his hometown team, fired three shots off the top of the University of Wisconsin's Camp Randall stadium scoreboard during … Continue reading Steve Stricker Is Halftime Entertainment at Wisconsin Football Game →

Rory McIlroy Foundation Opens Retreat for Cancer-Stricken Families

Rory McIlroy has won a lot of money on the PGA and European Tours this year. Last Wednesday, he gave a whole lot of it back. McIlroy was on hand for the official opening of the Daisy Lodge in Northern Ireland, a therapeutic break center for families affected by cancer. The Rory McIlroy Foundation donated … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Foundation Opens Retreat for Cancer-Stricken Families →

Alexander Levy Leads Portugal Masters Headed to Final Round

The rest of the field finally got on the course Saturday for their second rounds, but nobody came close to catching France's Andrew Levy. With the Portugal Masters cut to three rounds due to bad weather, Levy's 18-under is still the mark to beat.  Only two players will enter Sunday within five strokes of the … Continue reading Alexander Levy Leads Portugal Masters Headed to Final Round →

France’s Alexander Levy Sets Record at Portugal Masters

Upstaged by Nicolas Colsaerts' 60 on Thursday, France's Alexander Levy set a record of his own on Friday. Levy followed up his first-round 63 with a scintillating 61 on Saturday to hit the 36-hole mark at 18-under, a new tournament record. He's the leader, at least for now. Levy was one of only five players … Continue reading France’s Alexander Levy Sets Record at Portugal Masters →

LeBron James Surpasses Tiger Woods on Athletic Brand List

First the No. 1 world golf ranking slips through Tiger Woods’ fingers, and now he’s not even the most well-respected brand in athletics. Ranked as the No. 1 most valuable athlete brand every year since 2008, Woods took a back seat to James, the once and future Cleveland Cavalier in 2014. It was a close race, with James surging in value by $10 million to $37 million, while Woods dropped from $46 million to $36 million. Forbes, which released the list, believes that the reason for Woods’ drop was the severing of his contract with EA Sports, which had produced his golf game for a number of years. It’s easy to see why James is No. 1 - he endorses Nike, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola among others. Tennis legend Roger Federer is third at $32 million, followed by another American golf icon, Phil Mickelson, ranked fourth at $29 million. Mickelson’s money surged thanks to endorsements picked up after his British Open title last year.

Colsaerts’ 60 Leaves Portugal Field Playing Catch-up

Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts missed the first 59 ever on the European Tour by mere inches Thursday at the Portugal Masters, "settling for a 60 to lead the field by three strokes after one round. Colsaerts' 18-foot birdie putt on No. 18 just missed the lip of the cup, leaving the tour without a score in … Continue reading Colsaerts’ 60 Leaves Portugal Field Playing Catch-up →