Ivory Coast vs. Togo: 5 Things to Know About Their Africa Cup of Nations Match

The final two group games in the first round will take place on January 22, and at last we’ll see the attacking delights of the Ivory Coast on our screens. Their opponents are the unfancied Sparrow Hawks from Togo. Led by English Premier League star Emmanuel Adebayor, the underdogs will hope the Tottenham striker can lead them to an astonishing upset. Here are five things you need to know before... 

Predicting a France Starting XI for World Cup 2014

Looking ahead to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, it is clear that a number of Didier Deschamps’ preferred options for les Bleus will have reached maturity by that stage. That will likely give the former Juventus, Monaco and Marseille coach a strong squad that could compete for the title, assuming the individuals continue on their current trajectory. One thing that has always undermined France when... 

Picking a Basque Starting XI to Win the World Cup

Spain are currently the greatest national team in football and will be the favorites to retain their title in 2014. Barcelona’s wild success of the last half-decade has put Catalunya in the spotlight for producing some of the greatest footballers we’ve ever seen, and it is those players who lead La Roja’s charge. However, the Catalan talent in Spain alone might not quite be enough... 

Takeaways from Tiger Woods’ Missed Cut in Abu Dhabi

Throughout most of his career, Tiger Woods had spoiled golf fans around the world with an impeccable flare for the dramatic as well as an unmatched intensity that put his name on the leaderboard seemingly every week. In the years since his familial fiasco in November 2009, he has been more human between the ropes. Some experts credit this transformation to changes in his personal life; others attribute... 

Humana Challenge 2013: Day 4 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

After Scott Stallings relinquished a five-shot lead, Brian Gay, Charles Howell III and David Lingmerth embarked on a playoff to determine the winner of the 2013 Humana Challenge.  It took two playoff holes before Brian Gay sank a a five-foot putt to take home the victory after entering the playoff at 25-under. Check out the leaderboard, and then we’ll recap an exciting final round.    Day... 

Beers, Music and Rugby Sevens: Has the Wellington Party Gone Too Far?

A festival of rugby or a drunken party of madness?  Every year thousands upon thousands of New Zealanders flock to the nation’s capital to get their annual dosage of the abbreviated form of their national game. After their two-month break from rugby over the summer, the Wellington Sevens is an ideal way to get back into rugby mood and kick off the start of another enormous season. But what... 

Africa Cup of Nations Day 2 Wrap: Ghana Held, Mali Secure First Tournament Win

The African Cup of Nations entered its second day of playing and it has to be said, it was far more enthralling than the first. GROUP B RESULTS: Ghana 2-2 Congo DR, Mali 1-0 Niger After both results on day one ended scoreless, you’d be forgiven for thinking the AFCON was yet to kick off. The much-fancied Ghana took to the stage against a real minnow in Congo DR and both teams fired in two each... 

5 Most Shameful Rugby Moments of 2012

Rugby Union may be seen as one of the more gentlemanly contact sports around the globe; its leadership certainly likes to label it as such. But the truth is that, like many sports, there has always been a dark and sinister side to the game, and 2012 was no different. Current Rugby Football Union (RFU) citing officer and former England international, Wade Dooley, gave an interview last year with Alan... 

Elin Nordegren’s Friend Reportedly Shoots Down Possible Reunion with Tiger Woods

Would Elin Nordegren actually reunite with Tiger Woods?  According to the National Enquirer (via Fox Sports) earlier this week—an incredibly reliable source, I know—Woods proposed to his ex-wife on Christmas. The tabloid alleges that Nordegren is considering the proposal, but has asked for a ridiculous pre-nup that includes a major payout should Tiger cheat again. Thankfully, Michael... 

AFCON 2013: Group A Opening Games Produce a State of Stasis

Whilst the first day of the Africa Cup of Nations ended goalless, with little advancing within the group dynamic, the state of stasis has left it all to play for in the remaining two days of Group A action. With two teams left frustrated and dejected, and two taking solace from their performances, how will the rest of the group unravel? South Africa, the hosts, were expected to take to the field buoyed... 

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