England in Brazil: Not the Worst, Not the Best, Just What We’re Stuck with

And so, England qualified for the World Cup and will be in Friday’s draw, with the minimum fanfare. England making international tournaments these days is reminiscent of an episode of The West Wing, in which a substandard vice-presidential candidate is forced upon the incumbent administration. “Not the worst, not the best—just what we’re stuck with,” says communications... 

Best Kits in the History of the World Cup

In more than 80 years of tournaments, the FIFA World Cup has seen some 393 different teams grace its hallowed halls through 19 separate editions of the competition. Aside from the talent that’s been displayed as a result of that mass of meetings, there’s also been a healthy collection of kits strutting the World Cup catwalk in that time. Some have been good, some have been bad, and there... 

5 Lessons from Pastor Maldonado’s Switch from Williams to Lotus in 2014

Whilst it didn’t come as too much of a surprise when it was announced on Friday that Pastor Maldonado would join Lotus for the 2014 season, the news has divided opinion. The preferred driver choice for the cash-strapped Enstone team was thought to be Nico Hulkenberg, who now looks set to move back to Force India. But with the German bringing little in the way of funds with him and an investment... 

Ranking the 9 Teams in World Cup Draw Pot 4

With the World Cup draw coming up soon, it is now time to take a look at the specific nations that will be represented. World Cup draw pot four features the European teams that didn’t make it into the top pot, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t full of quality. In fact, pot four is arguably second only to the top group of the best teams in the world. In this article we will take the time... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Lotus Quantum Deal Still Alive and More

The F1 season may have finished over a week ago, but now is the time when the hard work begins again for many teams. Next year’s new regulations, with the change from normally aspirated V8s to turbocharged V6 units, mean testing will soon begin in earnest. In fact, some sources say Ferrari has already begun. Jenson Button predicts the new powertrain may present drivers with a handful... 

2014 World Cup Draw: Breaking Down Potential Group of Death Scenarios

With the World Cup draw approaching on Dec. 6 from Bahia, Brazil, nothing is more exciting for neutral fans—and more frightening for fans with specific rooting interests—than the fabled Group of Death. And the 2014 World Cup could potentially have more than one, with squads like Switzerland, Belgium and Colombia crashing the Pot 1 party. That means that teams like Italy and the Netherlands,... 

Is Nico Hulkenberg’s Height, Weight or Budget Hurting His Formula 1 Career Most?

Nico Hulkenberg has won at every level he has raced, from Formula BMW up to GP2. In Formula 1, though, where the quality of the car matters at least as much as the skill of the driver, the German has yet to find the same success. Despite not having a car that can win races, he has provided several memorable moments in his three-year F1 career. At the 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, he qualified his Williams... 

Final 2013 Grades for the ATP Top 20

The 2013 ATP season ended as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic battled for the No. 1 ranking and Grand Slam supremacy. Though they outran their competitors, there were several achievements and highlights that now dot the resumes of the other top 20 players. There were also struggles and frustrations for many of the top players, most notably with star Roger Federer. There were also players who underachieved. The... 

Liga MX: What Club America Need to Win the Title

Club America have the chance to defend their title in the 2013 Apertura tournament, after drawing both games of the two-legged quarterfinal against Tigres. The 3-3 aggregate score was enough to put Las Aguilas on track to becoming the second club to win back-to-back titles since the Mexican Football Federation established a new tournament system for the Liga MX in 1996. Under the management of Miguel... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Goals for Jermaine Jones and Terrence Boyd

It was another action-packed week for Americans playing abroad, highlighted by goals from Terrence Boyd and Jermaine Jones. Also topping the headlines were reports, once again, linking Landon Donovan with a January loan move to England. In the English Premier League, Brad Guzan and Tim Howard earned shutouts while Brek Shea made a rare EPL appearance and Jozy Altidore’s Sunderland career hit... 

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