World Cup Gossip: Building Shut Down in Manaus as Strike Continues

Construction workers busy on the Manaus World Cup stadium have voted with their feet after recent tragedies, putting the project on hold just six months before Brazil 2014.  England manager Roy Hodgson is one man who has spoken out against playing in the sweltering rainforest city, where year-round temperatures average 31 degrees Celsius with 80 percent humidity. “From the coaches I... 

25 Young Rugby Players Poised to Be Breakout Stars in 2014

We of the modern sports sphere have developed a healthy obsession with the athletic youth and are ever eager to find the next best thing before anyone else can. As rugby progresses, so too does the quality of our starlets. Players mature faster and stronger but also earlier than ever before, as if natural selection’s greatest priority were to see the sport thrive. Ahead of what promises to be... 

25 Young Rugby Players Poised to Be Breakout Stars in 2014

We of the modern sports sphere have developed a healthy obsession with the athletic youth and are ever eager to find the next best thing before anyone else can. As rugby progresses, so too does the quality of our starlets. Players mature faster and stronger but also earlier than ever before, as if natural selection’s greatest priority were to see the sport thrive. Ahead of what promises to be... 

How the USA Can Stop Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal at the World Cup

In the second game of their “group of death” at the World Cup next summer in Brazil, the United States men’s national team will face Portugal and their megastar Cristiano Ronaldo. As points in this group—which also includes Ghana and Germany—will be scarce, the U.S. will need to head into the game looking for at least a draw, even if the U.S. happens to beat Ghana in their... 

Novak Djokovic Appoints Boris Becker as Surprise Head Coach

Novak Djokovic has unexpectedly hired tennis legend Boris Becker as his head coach at the onset of an important year for the Serbian star. As reported on Djokovic‘s official website, the world No. 2 is ecstatic to have the six-time Grand Slam winner as an integral part of his team: I am really excited to have the opportunity to work with Boris. He is a true legend, someone who has great tennis... 

Eliaquim Mangala and 10 Young French Talents Ready for a Transfer

In recent weeks, a whole host of clubs including Manchester United, AS Monaco, Chelsea and Barcelona have been linked with FC Porto’s strong central defender Eliaquim Mangala. According to Record (h/t the Express), Les Monegasques are prepared to activate the French international’s £42 million release clause. In light of AS Monaco’s recent defensive struggles, a defender... 

Winners and Losers After Seat Switches in the 2014 F1 Driver Market

Each offseason, the Formula One driver carousel spins. Some drivers get on or off (entering or exiting the sport), and some just change horses. This year, in particular, it seems like many drivers have just traded places. In the span of little more than a year, Nico Hulkenberg has gone from Force India to Sauber and back again. In the same time frame, Sergio Perez has been signed and dumped by McLaren,... 

Winners and Losers After Seat Switches in the 2014 F1 Driver Market

Each offseason, the Formula One driver carousel spins. Some drivers get on or off (entering or exiting the sport), and some just change horses. This year, in particular, it seems like many drivers have just traded places. In the span of little more than a year, Nico Hulkenberg has gone from Force India to Sauber and back again. In the same time frame, Sergio Perez has been signed and dumped by McLaren,... 

Which Rory McIlroy Will We See in 2014?

Rory McIlroy‘s golf game in 2013 looked like a ragged sweater after a moth has had its way with it. The holes were glaring. Except those are not the holes McIlroy wants to concern himself with. Erratic off the tee. Inconsistent ball-striking. Discomfort on the greens. Poor course management and even poorer management off the course. This season, McIlroy was unrecognizable from the young... 

Which Rory McIlroy Will We See in 2014?

Rory McIlroy‘s golf game in 2013 looked like a ragged sweater after a moth has had its way with it. The holes were glaring. Except those are not the holes McIlroy wants to concern himself with. Erratic off the tee. Inconsistent ball-striking. Discomfort on the greens. Poor course management and even poorer management off the course. This season, McIlroy was unrecognizable from the young... 

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