Charting the Evolution of England New Boy Jay Rodriguez

Jay Rodriguez was in good spirits after Southampton beat Hull City 4-1 at the weekend. “There are no limits for us, really,” he told the press after the victory. “We’ve just got to keep impressing and working hard,” as per The Mirror. Rodriguez should know, given it is that exact philosophy which has gotten him to where he is today: in the England squad and, according... 

Kaka’s Second Coming Could Lead to Brazil Return for 2014 FIFA World Cup

So Luiz Felipe Scolari has named his final Brazil squad for 2013. And whilst there were a couple of surprises on the list, there remained no room for veteran Kaka, who showed promising progress after his return to AC Milan at the end of September. Nineteen-year-old Marquinhos, recent Chelsea acquisition Willian and a recall for Kaka‘s teammate Robinho after a two-year hiatus made the big news... 

How Uruguay Will Line Up Against Jordan

World Cup qualifying play-offs have become a nerve-wracking tradition for Uruguay. The Celeste have finished outside automatic qualification in each of the last three tournaments, winning in the qualifying playoff twice, while missing out in 2006 against Australia via a penalty shootout.  If they want to make it to 2014, Oscar Tabarez’s men will once again have to negotiate the World Cup’s... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours & Talk: Magnussen to McLaren, Heikki to Lotus & More

As speculation mounts over the 2014 Formula One grid, we find ourselves in one of most entertaining driver merry-go-rounds in town. One driver will miss the final two races of the season, so he needs replacing. But he’s not going to be at that team next year, so does said team opt for a pay driver or evaluate its long-term option? If that replacement comes from another team, how will they replace... 

Mexico vs. New Zealand: Players Who Must Step Up for El Tri’s Domestic Roster

Mexico could not qualify for the World Cup through CONCACAF, but they have one more chance with the two-legged playoff against New Zealand. In order for them to be successful, however, a few lesser-known players must step up their efforts. New coach Miguel Herrera made a bold move with his roster choices, selecting only domestic players while those who play in Europe were left home. This includes... 

Predicting Roy Hodgson’s England World Cup Squad

In just seven months’ time, England manager Roy Hodgson will be announcing his 23-man squad for next summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil after the Three Lions sealed their safe passage to South America with victories over Montenegro and Poland at Wembley in October. How many spots, though, are still up for grabs between now and the cut-off point next June, and will there be the usual surprise... 

France’s Patrice Evra Is a Survivor and Is Aiming for World Cup Redemption

With its shelving of club rivalries, international week is usually a signal for the European football media to drop its intensity down a notch or two. Just as with any rule, however, there are exceptions, and there is rarely the prospect of a quiet week where Patrice Evra is involved. Given everything that the Manchester United left-back has been through on France duty, it’s extraordinary to... 

England Plans Hit by Stomach Virus Ahead of Chile Friendly

England’s most senior teams have hit an early snag in their preparations for the upcoming international fixtures after being told a virus had disrupted their accommodation plans. Gareth Southgate’s Under-21 squad have been forced to change their location, per the Daily Mail‘s Dominic King, moving from their usual St. George’s Park base in order to avoid the stomach bug. BBC... 

One Improvement Top Women’s Tennis Players Must Make Before 2014

The 2013 WTA season is over. However, the 2014 season gets underway in less than two months. Tune-up tournaments for the first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, begin in December. Meanwhile, players are trying to fine-tune their games.  Even No. 1 Serena Williams, who is coming off perhaps the best season of her career, can make improvements. What to tweak? Some players, like Sara Errani for instance,... 

Dan Carter Still the Best Option at 10 for All Blacks

There has been plenty of discussion lately as to whether Daniel Carter is still the best option to wear the All Blacks’ No. 10 jersey. Aaron Cruden and Beauden Barrett have certainly put compelling cases forward to claim the role over the past two years, but ultimately Carter is still the man, for now at least. Carter, who will play his 100th test match this weekend if selected, has had an injury-plagued... 

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