10 World Football Goalkeepers on the Rise

More than any other position on the football pitch, goalkeeping is an old man’s game. Physical abilities are often the least important aspect of a good shot-stopper; mental strength and fortitude can be just as vital in keeping the net safe.  For that reason, the accepted logic is that the best No. 1s hit their prime around the age of 30.  Of course, all rules are made to be broken.... 

Great Britain Draw USA in First Round of Davis Cup World Group 2014

Great Britain’s long-awaited first step back onto the world stage will take them to the U.S., following Wednesday’s Davis Cup World Group first-round draw.    Britain have not been part of the World Group since 2008, but a 4-1 victory over Croatia led them back to the top table. In what is surely the pick of the first-round ties, Andy Murray and Co. will face Team USA, as... 

Why It Is Time for Ma’a Nonu and New Zealand to Split

It has been a quick fall from grace for New Zealand centre Ma’a Nonu, and it is time the All Blacks started planning for his replacement. Nonu was arguably the best back in the All Blacks’ 2011 World Cup-winning team, but he now finds himself unwanted at Super 15 level and forced to look overseas to continue his career. The powerful centre has always had problems with consistency,... 

World Cup 2014 Will Take American Soccer Interest to New Heights

At no time in American history has soccer been more popular in the United States. And, with the 2014 World Cup only nine months away, that interest will only continue to grow. There is the anecdotal evidence—seeing people on the streets wearing jerseys, hats or jackets of their favorite teams, having conversations at work with colleagues who are not “soccer people” about the latest... 

Are Sub-60 Rounds Becoming Commonplace on the PGA Tour?

Last Friday afternoon, Jim Furyk became the sixth man in PGA Tour history to card a 59 during tournament play. Furyk’s 59 was particularly impressive because it was done on a fairly difficult golf course—Conway Farms Golf Club—which was playing even more difficult than usual due to high winds, cold temperatures and rock hard greens. The next-lowest score during Round 2 of the... 

FedEx Cup Standings 2013: Updated Rankings and Points Before Tour Championship

And then there were 30. Although the golf season never really stops—seriously, the 2014 season starts in October—the 2013 PGA Tour season will officially conclude on Sunday. The 30 best and brightest players of this PGA campaign have descended upon East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta for this week’s Tour Championship, where we’ll see a $10 million crown placed atop the FedEx Cup... 

Team-by-Team Guide to the African World Cup Play-Offs

The second round of African World Cup Qualifying has come to an end and the 10 group winners have progressed to the playoffs. These hotly-contested fixtures will see five home-and-away ties, with only the winners advancing to the World Cup proper in Brazil next summer. The CAF qualifying programme has not been without drama or controversy thus far. A number of the continent’s “bigger”... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 10 Rugby Clubs

It’s still the early days on the European club scene, but there have been enough performances of note to produce a power ranking.  While the best of the UK, Ireland and Italy have played only two games this season, there are some early indications as to who will be the teams to beat in both the Premiership and Pro 12. Across the Channel, where they have played six rounds of the Top 14, we... 

Ranking the Top 10 Possible Race Winners at the Singapore GP According to Odds

Putting your money on Sebastian Vettel to win a race these days is something of a surefire bet. It’s almost as safe as backing Rafael Nadal to beat Dan Evans. But the odds do tend to reflect that and they got it spot on again in Italy when we reviewed those odds. Getting any return for your money on the front runners means putting down a healthy wad so this week we’re not only checking... 

Inside F1 Cars: Does a Formula 1 Car Have a Clutch, and How Does It Work?

Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport and at the cutting edge of automotive technology. You only need to see pictures of a Formula 1 steering wheel, listen to a driver’s engineer or a formation lap or read technical analysis on dedicated websites to understand the remarkable level of engineering and design that goes into the sport. That might go without saying, of course. But one aspect of... 

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