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The host country South Africa was back in action on Wednesday, looking to take control of Group A with a win over Angola, while Morocco and Cape Verde would come into play desiring three points but knowing a draw would keep them in the running to advance. In many ways, Group A is the least compelling of the four groups, as none of the tournament favorites are in play here. Still, with host nation...
Published: January 23, 2013
If you’ve followed golf at all over the past five years, it’s impossible to look at Torrey Pines and not immediately think back to Tiger Woods’ epic victory at the 2008 U.S. Open. And if you’ve been a longtime follower of the game, it’s also difficult not to look back at Woods’ 2008 victory without trying to place at least some historical perspective on the event...
Published: January 23, 2013
Felipe Scolari is back as the Brazilian national squad coach and announced yesterday his roster for the friendly match against England on February 6th, in the Wembley Stadium. The 2002 World Cup winning coach chose a mix of a few surprises and some old, familiar faces to Brazilian fans. Here is the line-up Scolari is most likely to use on February 6. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: January 23, 2013
The final round of World Cup qualifiers are just around the corner, and a slew of USMNT roster and starting lineup questions are still apprehensively swirling around the pages of American soccer websites; next week’s friendly with Canada should provide a few clues to that puzzle. The Canada game is scheduled for Jan. 29 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston. The following week, the USMNT will open...
Published: January 23, 2013
On Tuesday afternoon in Rio de Janeiro, recently appointed Brazil manager Luiz Felipe Scolari named his first squad since returning to the position. His side will face England at Wembley on Feb. 6 and will do so with the likes of Ronaldinho, Luis Fabiano and Júlio César among its ranks. Scolari’s predecessor, Mano Menezes, was often criticised for his inconsistent squad selection...
Published: January 23, 2013
After the first leg of group play has come to a close, we have a better idea of which teams are looking good and which squads need to start tweaking things at the Africa Cup of Nations. And even more importantly, we know about a few key players who need to pick up their play, and pick it up in a hurry. From one of the most famous strikers in the world to the unquestioned key to his country’s...
Published: January 23, 2013
We may only be a matter of weeks into 2013, but it is the same old story in golf with all the talk surrounding those players at the top of the world rankings and what they can do over the next 12 months. As usual, it has been “Rory McIlroy this…” and “Tiger Woods that…” in the annual previews, and while they deserve to be in the spotlight, there are plenty of other...
Published: January 23, 2013
The U.S. Men’s National Team are ready to kick-off 2013 with a friendly match against Canada on January 29. Jurgen Klinsmann has made his call-ups for the January training camp before the new year of matches gets underway. Not all of the men at the training camp will see action against Canada. Many of the veterans of the USMNT are not there, but will no doubt be called in to action against our...
Published: January 23, 2013
The first set of matches from the 2013 African Cup of Nations is in the bag, with plenty of highlights and drama emerging from South Africa. Most importantly, after a scoreless opening day, the goals started flowing in over the next three days—some of which make for spectacular viewing. Let’s jump straight into it and have a look at the best five goals from the opening set of matches at...
Published: January 23, 2013
Serena Williams has been ousted from the 2013 Australian Open after falling to Sloane Stephens in the quarterfinals; by a score of 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. The loss snaps a 20-match win streak for Serena. The No. 3-seeded American had been cruising prior to the defeat. Williams, who won Wimbledon, gold at the 2012 London Olympics and the U.S. Open last year, had not lost in singles play since last August,...