Messi, Ronaldo, Serena, Novak: What sport stars dodging retirement tells us Sport Business Sport heroes used to retire at the top but now the likes of Messi, Ronaldo, Serena and Djokovic have other ideas, writes Matt Readman. Sport is nothing if not storytelling. And every athlete wants the perfect ending to their own story. The crowning moment. The final wave to the crowd. Departing with dignity on your [...]
Tiger Woods Masters fitness update hands boost to golf TV channels Sport Business Broadcasters’ prospects of attracting bumper viewing figures for the Masters have been boosted after Tiger Woods said he hoped to play at Augusta next month. Woods made his competitive return in the finals of TGL, the hybrid golf league he founded with Rory McIlroy, on Tuesday night. And although the 50-year-old’s Jupiter Links team lost [...]
Open odds: Bookies facing seven-figure payouts if Rose blooms Sport Business Rory McIlroy may be the popular choice but long-odds Justin Rose is the winner that bookmakers truly fear at this week’s Open Championship. Rose tied for second at Royal Troon last year and the Englishman has looked a future winner of the Claret Jug since starring at the 1998 edition as a 17-year-old amateur. Now [...]
Sam Torrance: Of course super Schauffele can do Career Grand Slam July 22, 2024 He exudes calm, prepares for every shot the same way, and is an absolute charmer off the course.
