What Maria Sharapova’s Loss to Serena Williams Means for Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova wasn’t able to defend her French Open title after being ousted by Serena Williams in the final. Throughout her career, the Russian superstar has had mixed results in the season’s second major. She finally broke through to complete the career Grand Slam last year but wasn’t able to replicate that result this year. Williams cruised, winning in straight sets 6-4, 6-4... 

French Open 2013: Breaking Down Why Rafael Nadal is so Dominant on Clay

Rafael Nadal is a fantastic tennis player by any measure and on any surface. But on clay, especially the red clay of Roland Garros, he is the most dominant the sport has ever seen. His record seven French Open championships and his performance at Roland Garros over the past two weeks—which has him poised for his record eighth title on Sunday—absolutely testify to that fact. Nadal was built... 

Cold Hard Fact for Saturday, June 8, 2013

Fact: Basketball and rugby balls are made from synthetic material. Earlier, pigs’ bladders were used as rugby balls.  Bleacher Report will be bringing sports fans the most interesting and engaging Cold Hard Fact of the day, presented by Coors Light. Read more Rugby Union news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

French Open 2013: Why This Title Is Serena Williams’ Greatest Feat

Today was historic for Serena Williams, as she beat defending champion Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4 to win her first French Open title since 2002. This was without a doubt the biggest accomplishment of Serena’s storied career. Tennis enthusiast Matt Zemek aptly summed up the day: This was bigger than her five Australian Open titles, five Wimbledon titles or four U.S. Open titles. Bigger than her... 

Spain vs. Haiti: Live Score, Highlights, Recap

International friendly: Spain 2-1 Haiti   08 June 2013 Sun Life Stadium, Miami   Scoring 8′ Cazorla; 19′ Fabregas Lineups Spain XI: Casillas; Azpilicueta, Albiol, Ramos, Monreal; Cazorla, Javi Martinez, Fabregas; Navas, Torres, Mata Haiti XI: Montrevil; Goreux, Aveska, Lafrance, Guerrier; Monuma, Pierre, Louis, Desmarets, Maurice; Belfort   Recap Donald Guerrier scored... 

Canada F1 Grand Prix 2013: Start Time, Lineup, TV Schedule and More

Formula One racing will venture into North America for the first of two times this season as the Canadian Grand Prix will be staged in Montreal on Sunday. The race has been held since 1961, so it has become an institution of sorts on the F1 circuit. It is also an important race as far as the point standings are concerned. Everyone is currently chasing Sebastian Vettel, so a win or a strong finish could... 

Williams vs. Sharapova: Recap and Results from French Open 2013 Women’s Final

After an exciting 2013 French Open final, it was Serena Williams who took down defending champion Maria Sharapova (6-4, 6-4) to capture her second-career title at Roland Garros and first since 2002. Coming off a first-round shocker the previous year to Virginie Razzano, the win must have been even sweeter for Williams.  Sharapova performed admirably, but Williams continues to get the better... 

Brazil vs. France: International Friendly Live Score, Highlights, Recap

Live International Football Friendly Brazil vs. France Kickoff Sunday, June 9 at 21:00 (C.E.T.) / 3:00 p.m. (ET)   Hello and welcome back football fans to another bout of live commentary here on Bleacher Report, and this time we’ve got the prestigious friendly between Brazil and France for you to enjoy. Brazil are warming up as hosts of the Confederations Cup, while France were beaten 1-0... 

Colombia’s 100 million Euro men: Did James and Falcao meet expectations?

It was the first big transfer coup of the summer window, and by far the biggest deal in Colombian football history. Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez, the Cafeteros‘ brightest stars, agreed terms to sign with Ligue 1 new boys Monaco within days of each other. The transfer, as estimated by Goal.com, will cost the French side a staggering €105 million—60 shelled out for the former... 

Brazil vs. France: 5 Biggest Storylines to Watch

Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Brazil play host to France in Porto Alegre on Sunday evening at the Arena do Gremio with a real need to put on a convincing performance for their home supporters. Last weekend’s 2-2 stalemate with England at the revamped Maracana saw Selecao fans vent their frustrations on their side, as they once again struggled for fluency and struggled to show any real cohesion. That... 

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