IRB Sevens Preview: A Look Ahead At The USA 7s

The HSBC IRB Sevens Rugby Series makes its only North American stop this weekend in Las Vegas.  The continent’s biggest rugby festival is home to hundreds of avid rugby teams and fans, many of whom will no doubt have as good a time off the field as they will on it. But at the heart of the action will be 16 elite national teams who will battle in front of of 30,000 screaming rugby supporters... 

Honduras vs. USA: Americans Who Must Step Up in World Cup Qualifying

The final round of World Cup qualifying has arrived. For the United States to reach the biggest tournament in the sport, it will need to start things off with a big performance against Honduras. Things have not always gone according to plan for the Americans this season. They were able to win a group with Jamaica, Guatemala and Antigua and Barbuda, but they did not make it easy by suffering one loss... 

Already Among World’s Best, Neymar Has Nothing to Prove

Tuesday, February 5, was Neymar’s 21st birthday. He celebrated by showing off his skills to the English press at the Brazil national team’s training base in Barnet, and a photo of him holding a birthday cake later surfaced in the Daily Mail. But that seems to be as lively as it got. Neymar, at 21, is no longer interested in childish play; he has long since matured from the spoiled, immature... 

Honduras vs. USA: World Cup Qualifying Live Score, Highlights, Recap

2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, CONCACAF region, final round Honduras vs. United States (kickoff Wednesday 4 p.m. ET, Estadio Olimpico, San Pedro Sula, Honduras) The Hexagonal is here, and World Cup qualification is at stake. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann is set to lead the United States men’s national team into the final round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Wednesday in Central America. The six-team... 

Mexico vs. Jamaica World Cup Qualifier: Live Score, Highlights and Recap

2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying—CONCACAF Hexagonal; Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico. Kickoff: 9:30 ET. Mexico receives Jamaica in the Hexagonal stage opener. This is the 11th time these teams have faced each other in a FIFA qualifier. The statistics favor “El Tri“: seven wins, one draw and two defeats. Playing on home soil is one of the greatest advantages for this... 

Mexico: 5 Things We Learned in Liga MX Weekend

The fifth date of Liga MX brought the most expected match of the tournament: Tigres vs. Tijuana. Both squads were tied atop the table with 12 points (no defeats) and were seeking to take the outright lead. Meanwhile, América wanted to get back to winning ways, after last weekend’s surprising defeat against Atlas. Raúl Jiménez, one of the youngest members on the team, accomplished... 

England vs. Brazil: Setting Up the Tactical Battle Ahead at Wembley

Roy Hodgson’s England face a monumental challenge on Wednesday—ruin Luiz Felipe Scolari’s second debut as Brazil manager. The Selecao visit Wembley as favourites against a depleted Three Lions’ squad, but as always it’s whoever game plans the best wins this tie. England look pretty limited in what they can pull off here, as Jermain Defoe and Michael Carrick withdrew and... 

Roger Federer Will Be an Afterthought Until Summer’s Grass-Court Season Arrives

When you’ve achieved as much as Roger Federer has on the tennis court, there comes a point in time when you are no longer judged by what Masters 1000 tournaments you win or how many points you rack up over the course of a season. Fed has reached that point, the one where he will be celebrated for winning Grand Slams above all else. He’s won 17 majors over the course of his career, seven... 

Brazil Star Neymar’s Showreel Whets Appetite for England Friendly

Brazil star Neymar and his teammates will return to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night six months since missing out on the men’s Olympic football gold medal to Mexico at London 2012. The Brazilians were beaten 2-1 in the final but are back in London to face England in a friendly to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Football Association. Santos forward Neymar will again be among the high-profile... 

Rafael Nadal’s Comeback Hinges on Clay-Court Performances

Clay will always be home for Rafael Nadal.  It’s the surface the Spanish tennis star grew up playing on, and the one which he has conquered time and time again as a professional. That’s why his comeback from an injured left knee hinges on his clay-court success in 2013. Rafa will begin his comeback this month on the clay in Chile, the site of the 2013 ATP VTR Open, where he’ll... 

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