Will Jimmy Connors Help Maria Sharapova Beat Serena Williams?

Two egos, one goal.  After shockingly splitting ways with Thomas Hogstedt—her coach of three years—last week, Maria Sharapova has announced that she has a new addition to her team: Jimmy Connors.  During her time with Hogstedt, Sharapova successfully climbed to the top of rankings again, won the French Open to get her Career Slam and established herself as one of the most consistent... 

Ranking the 10 Best Rivalries in Tennis History

The rivalry involving Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer may be waning, but does it still deserve to be ranked among the 10 best rivalries in tennis history? Perhaps it’s been surpassed by the current competition between Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who met in four consecutive Grand Slam finals, ending with the the 2012 Australian Open. What about the budding rivalry between Djokovic and Andy Murray,... 

Formula 1: Times from Day 1 of the 2013 Young Driver Test at Silverstone

The 2013 Formula One Young Driver Test got underway on Wednesday at a hot and sunny Silverstone circuit. Home of the British Grand Prix, the circuit should prove a stern test for the inexperienced hopefuls. The test runs for three days, and is the only opportunity the teams get to do real testing work during the season. Mercedes are the only team not taking part. They were banned from the test as punishment... 

10 African Stars with a Point to Prove Next Season

The new season will soon be upon us, and in leagues across the world players are setting expectations for themselves and planning their own narratives for the coming 12 months. This article profiles 10 African stars who have particular points to prove in the coming season, for a variety of different reasons. Be they new transfers or young players keen to halt a stuttering momentum, expect all of these... 

USA vs. Costa Rica: What United States’ Gold Cup Win Means Moving Forward

The United States finished Gold Cup group play with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica. Brek Shea secured the win with a goal late in the second half. The Americans secured all nine possible points in Group C and stretched their win streak to eight matches. Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann deserves a lot of credit. Shea has been downright brutal at times during the tournament. Leaving him on the bench for the... 

Picking a Brazil and Argentina Combined Best XI

The 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be the eighth edition of the tournament to be held in the Americas, and so far every one of those has been won by a South American side. For that reason alone, Argentina and Brazil will be among the favorites to lift the trophy on July 13, but recent form suggests they would be contenders no matter where the competition took place. Argentina top the South American... 

F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone Indicted on Bribery Charges, Responds to Situation

A German judge has formally served Bernie Ecclestone with an indictment investigating allegations of bribery, the Formula One president and CEO has confirmed. As reported by CNN, the British businessman faces an inquiry that links to the jailing of former F1 chief risk officer Gerhard Gribkowsky, a German banker who was recently convicted of tax evasion and being in possession of illegal payments from... 

Will the Real Brek Shea Please Stand Up?

On Tuesday night, with the United States men’s national team tied 0-0 in its first real test of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Brek Shea got on the end of a perfect pass from Landon Donovan in the 82nd minute of play and scored the game-winning goal against Costa Rica. Since his breakout season for FC Dallas two years ago, Shea has regularly been touted as the next big thing in American soccer. However,... 

Bold Predictions for CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals

We’re down to the last eight in the 2013 edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Just 180 minutes of play separate the teams from a spot in the final at Soldier Field, Chicago on July 28. Standout performers as we go into the quarter-finals are the United States and on current form it could be hard to look past them as eventual winners of the competition. However, at this stage you can be sure that... 

Gold Cup 2013: Players to Watch in USA vs. El Salvador

After the United States defeated Costa Rica on Tuesday, Jurgen Klinsmann’s men will face El Salvador in the knockout stage of the 2013 Gold Cup on Sunday in Baltimore. The Americans have posted a tournament-high 11 goals so far, while El Salvador has only allowed three scores. Will El Salvador keep the American offense at bay, or will Landon Donovan and Co. erupt down the stretch? Here’s... 

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