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Italy takes on Haiti in the team’s final tune-up match before the Confederations Cup. The Azzurri are currently on track to earn a spot in next year’s World Cup, so the extra matches in Brazil will help the squad get accustomed to the surroundings. They are coming off an acceptable, albeit frustrating, draw with the Czech Republic in qualifying. Italy remains atop UEFA Group B with four...
Published: June 11, 2013
Top golfers don’t always win big tournaments. In fact, in recent history it’s been a rare occasion, as long-shot golfers have been surprisingly winning the majors since Tiger Woods’ last win in 2008. Woods is back on top of his game, but there are some other top golfers who won’t be in contention this weekend at the 2013 U.S. Open. The East Course at Merion Golf Club is a deceptively...
Published: June 11, 2013
The Netherlands received goals from Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder to earn a workmanlike 2-0 friendly victory over China. China was actually the more dangerous side at the outset. The Dragon were able to create the first chance of the match as captain Zheng Zhi ran free at the back post but wasn’t able to head the ball on target. A golden opportunity missed right away. The Netherlands,...
Published: June 11, 2013
Brazil vs. Japan Venue: Estadio Nacional, Brasilia Occasion: Confederations Cup Group A, Tournament Opener Date: Saturday 15 June Kick-off: 16.00 Local Time/15.00 ET/20.00 UTC The Confederations Cup sparks into life with a clash between hosts Brazil and Asian Cup winners Japan. Having broken their duck by beating France 3-0 in Porto Alegre on Sunday, the pressure has been somewhat alleviated...
Published: June 11, 2013
Sunday June 16, 2013: Kick off: 11pm BST/6pm ET Itaipava Arena Pernambucano—Recife, Pernambucano The opening game of Group B on Sunday evening sees reigning World and European champions Spain take on 2011 Copa America winners Uruguay. Vicente Del Bosque’s side, arguably the greatest international team ever, are without a competitive defeat in four years, since their Confederations Cup...
Published: June 11, 2013
Household names hope that their odds hold up and the recent U.S. Open streak shatters in 2013. The past four U.S. Open champions hadn’t won a major PGA Tour event prior to their title. That trend doesn’t bode well for Tiger Woods, Adam Scott and Phil Mickelson, who are among the top-five favorites to triumph in Ardmore, Pa. However, it’s in favor of the other two golfers with top-five...
Published: June 11, 2013
Anticipation is building to a crescendo for the 2013 U.S. Open, and to nobody’s surprise Tiger Woods goes into the second major tournament of the year as the heavy betting favorite. The tournament is being held at the Merion Golf Club’s East Course—a legendary venue designed by Hugh Irvine Wilson that has hosted four previous U.S. Opens. Though it measures in...
Published: June 11, 2013
The USMNT takes on Panama on U.S. soil on Tuesday night with hopes of adding more firepower to its World Cup qualifying bid. America last saw its hopeful soccer team in the United States when the club held off the Costa Ricans 1-0 in Colorado. Last time out the Americans won an extra-time thriller in Kingston, giving the nation its first World Cup qualifying win ever on Jamaican soil. Those two impressive...
Published: June 11, 2013
The 2013 Confederations Cup is nearly upon us, and the host nation of Brazil is prepared to cut the ribbon on a year’s worth of footballing festivities with the 2014 World Cup on the horizon. FIFA’s traditional curtain raiser will feature the likes of 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 winners Spain, Copa America champions Uruguay, Asian Cup winners Japan and international heavyweights Italy. Mexico,...
Published: June 11, 2013
It was at the 2011 U.S. Open that Rory McIlroy emerged as one of the best golfers in the world. Now, he needs to remind fans of that elite status at the 2013 U.S. Open. Officially, McIlroy as ranked as the No. 2 golfer in the world, just behind Tiger Woods. There’s no doubt that McIlroy has the ability to play that way. He topped the 2012 money list and has two majors to his name. At...