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Whether it’s dazzling fans with her skills on the pitch or dealing with the responsibilities of being a national celebrity, chances are Alex Morgan is keeping herself busy. On Thursday night, Morgan was alongside United States women’s national teammate Abby Wambach when she became the greatest scorer in women’s international soccer. Wambach‘s four goals against Korea Republic...
Published: June 21, 2013
What were the officials at Wimbledon thinking? The draw for the 2013 tournament has been unveiled, and it’s a bit divisive. How in the world could Rafael Nadal be seeded fifth? He’s coming off a win at the French Open and has looked downright dominant in 2013. That’s just the first of a few questionable decisions the draw has presented. You can view the full draw on Wimbledon’s...
Published: June 21, 2013
Italy vs. Brazil holds greater significance for the rest of the Confederations Cup. The winner is likely to take an easier route through the remainder of the competition and thus give themselves a better chance of claiming the prize. Even so, plenty of monstrous battles need to be settled first. Which key encounters could decide the outcome of this match? Who will ignite an important victory with individual...
Published: June 21, 2013
With Nigeria all but out of the Confederations Cup, Uruguay look set to take the second qualification spot barring something inconceivable happening when they meet Tahiti and the Super Eagles take on favourites Spain. On Thursday, Uruguay beat Nigeria 2-1. Diego Lugano’s tap in and Diego Forlan’s scythed shot proved too much for Nigeria to overcome, even with a John Obi Mikel equaliser. Although...
Published: June 21, 2013
The seeds are set. The draw is out. It’s officially time for Wimbledon. The biggest news on the men’s side is that Rafael Nadal‘s seed was not adjusted at all, so he remains the No. 5 seed and could face Roger Federer in the quarterfinals. Can you say blockbuster? The winner of that match would get Andy Murray in the semifinals provided no upsets occur. On the women’s side,...
Published: June 21, 2013
Rafael Nadal won the French Open for a record eighth time at Roland Garros just a couple of weeks ago but he didn’t have long to celebrate his victory. Wimbledon is nearly upon us as the draw was completed on Friday morning. The draw tends to be just as interesting as some of the matches at times. The media presence is usually immense and there is always a ton of buzz surrounding the event, as...
Published: June 21, 2013
The Wimbledon Championships are just days away as the most anticipated fortnight of the tennis season gets set to begin. With Rafael Nadal back in top form and Andy Murray recovered from a sore back, the Big Four are expected to dominate yet again. On the women’s side, Serena Williams, who has won three of the past four Grand Slams, looks like the overwhelming favorite to win her sixth career...
Published: June 21, 2013
The media talk of the town regarding the upcoming Wimbledon Championships focuses intently on the men’s top seeds as they head to London. Each player presents compelling reasons to sway the tide of favoritism his way. But “sure things” do not exist in the sports world. That is why, as the saying goes, we play the games. Upsets are part of the sport. The professionals lean heavily...
Published: June 21, 2013
After Rafael Nadal captured his eighth French Open title, we look ahead to the next Grand Slam of the year, Wimbledon. Roger Federer has historically owned Wimbledon, racking up an impressive seven singles titles at the tournament. However, he hasn’t played as well this year, and some believe the 31-year-old is on the decline. So who will it be? Nadal? Federer? World No. 1 Novak Djokovic? Andy...
Published: June 21, 2013
The Championships, Wimbledon are steeped in tradition and the most anticipated Grand Slam. All Grand Slams award the same amount of points to winners and similar prize money. However, Wimbledon stands above the others. The red clay at Roland Garros makes the French Open spectacular; especially the way it seems to frustrate the greats like Roger Federer and Pete Sampras. The late-night matches...