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New South Wales looks to clinch its first State of Origin series victory since 2005 after scoring a 14-6 win over Queensland in Game 1. The series shifts to Brisbane for Game 2 and Maroons hope to send it to a deciding third contest with a home triumph. The Blues last won the series’ first game in 2008. Queensland responded with a 30-0 blowout in the second game and carried that momentum to another...
Published: June 25, 2013
The 2013 Wimbledon Championships got off to a shocking start on Day 1 as two-time champion Rafael Nadal suffered his first career opening-round loss at a Grand Slam. Steve Darcis was a step quicker than the 12-time Grand Slam champion from the opening point, taking out Rafa in straight sets to eliminate 25 percent of the Big Four and open up the men’s draw. But don’t expect Darcis‘...
Published: June 25, 2013
After what was an exciting group stage of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, the action has only begun in Brazil as four world-class teams will square off for the crown. While Spain, Italy, Uruguay and Brazil have their sights ultimately set on next summer, where they’ll all be real contenders for the 2014 World Cup, there’s no discounting the significance of the Confederations Cup and what...
Published: June 25, 2013
After a disappointing French Open showing that saw him get ousted by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarterfinals, many wrote off Roger Federer at Wimbledon. Thanks to a stroke of luck, however, a semi-final berth is now a near certainty for the Swiss star. Federer opened up the defense of his Wimbledon title in grand fashion on Monday, as he dismantled Romanian Victor Hanescu in straight sets, according...
Published: June 25, 2013
It’s official: Brazil are back as a football power. After three years of meaningless friendlies, disappointment in their few competitive games and instability on the bench, the South American nation are showing their best form at just the right time. Three wins out of three so far in the Confederations Cup, including an impressive 4-2 defeat of Italy, has brought confidence back to Felipe...
Published: June 25, 2013
Chile U20 vs. England U20 (Wed 26th June, 11.00 a.m. ET) The England Under 20 team kicked off their World Cup campaign in underwhelming fashion on Sunday, being held to a 2-2 draw by minnows Iraq. Next up for Peter Taylor’s side is Chile, who won their first match in the tournament held in Turkey, beating Egypt 2-1. The Three Lions have been in poor form recently, and they will need to up their...
Published: June 25, 2013
If Monday was any indicator of how the rest of the 2013 Wimbledon Championships will turn out, tennis fans are in for a treat. The No. 1 players on both the men’s and women’s side will compete on Day 2 at the All England Club, as will many of the other top players in the world. There were two massive upsets on Monday, as Rafael Nadal and Sara Errani were both unceremoniously...
Published: June 25, 2013
For a player like Roger Federer, who has 17 Grand Slam titles to his name, including seven Wimbledon crowns, conquering the All England Club at age 31 would only add to his already untouchable legacy. But for some other players, a 2013 Wimbledon championship could make or break their legacy. Below, we’ll highlight players who are in desperate need of a Wimbledon title this summer. Andy...
Published: June 25, 2013
Rafael Nadal was stunningly defeated by Steve Darcis, who defeated him in straight sets in the first round at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships. It was Nadal’s first career Round 1 loss in any Grand Slam event, as noted by ESPN Stats & Info, which also noted that Nadal was the first player to win the French Open and then lose in Round 1 at Wimbledon in the same season since 1997: During...
Published: June 25, 2013
You can talk about Tahiti conceding 24 goals in three FIFA Confederations Cup games, but you cannot deny that 23-year-old Tahitian winger Steevy Chong Hue aced his audition for a full-time professional contract. Two years ago, financially stricken division three Belgian side FC Bleid signed Chong Hue and Alvin Tehau but they arrived at the most inopportune moment. It’s understandable why...