World Cup Group D: Analyzing Italy’s Group Stage Opponents

The World Cup draw is now a week old, and Cesare Prandelli’s Italian team have to be happy with what they got, considering the alternative.  Fans likely gasped after being the unlucky team drawn into Pot 2 from the nine-team European pot, but the Azzurri avoided a potential super-group with the likes of Brazil, the United States and the Netherlands. Instead, the Italians were given the very... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Penalty System Gets Green Light and More

With preparations for the 2014 season already gathering pace, today’s points of interest include the FIA’s finalisation of the new points penalty system and talk of new teams on the grid from 2015 onwards. Even with Christmas fast approaching, the sound of F1 cars will once again be heard at a test session in Bahrain early next week.    Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Club Champions Match Between Chiefs and Toulon Cancelled

The proposed match to pit the Super Rugby-winning Chiefs up against Heineken Cup champions Toulon will not go ahead, according to New Zealand’s 3 News. It was always something of a long shot, as Chiefs CEO Andrew Flexman had claimed the match was only to happen if the Chiefs could take a fulll-strength squad, which was not possible. While many fans would have no doubt loved to see the champion... 

Club Champions Match Between Chiefs and Toulon Cancelled

The proposed match to pit the Super Rugby-winning Chiefs up against Heineken Cup champions Toulon will not go ahead, according to New Zealand’s 3 News. It was always something of a long shot, as Chiefs CEO Andrew Flexman had claimed the match was only to happen if the Chiefs could take a fulll-strength squad, which was not possible. While many fans would have no doubt loved to see the champion... 

1998 World Cup Final Conspiracy Theories

Congressman: “Was Ronaldo hitting out or shaking?” Edmundo: “Hitting out a lot.” Congressman: “Lying down?” Edmundo: “Lying down and hitting himself with his hands like this (demonstrates), with his teeth…” Congressman: (interrupts) “Together?” Edmundo: “Locked together and with his mouth foaming.” Congressman: “His... 

Roger Federer Launches Management Firm with His Agent

While Roger Federer is focused on training for the upcoming season, he is also preparing for life after tennis. The 17-time Grand Slam champion has started a boutique agency with his American agent Tony Godsick. The firm is called Team8 and has already secured Juan Martin del Potro as a client. The young Bulgarian player Grigor Dimitrov is also rumored to have signed with Team8, according to Sports... 

Ranking the 16 Greatest Free-Kick Takers of All Time

When play stops dead some 25 yards from goal, the crowd goes silent and waits in anticipation. It knows what’s about to happen. For many, there will be little worry. Indeed, the vast majority will think, “It’s going to need to be one hell of a hit.” Or, more likely, “Bah, the keeper’s got it covered.” This isn’t about those players. This is about those... 

7 American Internationals Who Disappoint When Playing for USA

As soccer has continued to grow in America, the player pool for the United States men’s national team has continued to grow with it. With so many players to pick from, the job of USMNT head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is not easy. As American internationals play far more games with their club teams than with the U.S., club form has to be a factor when Klinsmann is evaluating players. But some players... 

Ranking the Biggest Upsets in Tennis in 2013

It was a good year for tennis stars. Famous names such as Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams ruled the 2013 tennis season.  But that doesn’t mean it was a straightforward year. Far from it. Marion Bartoli won one of the wackiest Wimbledons ever, precocious teenagers on the WTA tour defeated Grand Slam Champions and Roger Federer found himself confronting his humanity time and... 

Jurgen Klinsmann Signs 4-Year Extension with United States National Team

Even before the start of the 2014 World Cup, United States national soccer team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has proven enough to earn a four-year contract extension to remain on board through 2018. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced the deal on the organization’s official site, as well as the news that Klinsmann also becomes Technical Director for U.S. Soccer. The 49-year-old coach had... 

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