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With only four months left before the United States men’s national team heads to Brazil for the World Cup, one of the major concerns for head coach Jurgen Klinsmann and U.S. fans has to be the form of the team’s key goalscorer, Clint Dempsey. In six games on loan with Fulham this winter, he’s scoreless. Last fall, he only scored one goal in 12 games for the Seattle Sounders....
Published: February 19, 2014
When Alejandro Sabella named his 22-man Argentina squad to face Romania in a friendly international in Bucharest on March 5, it was further proof of what many had suspected—the Albicelestes coach has already made up his mind as to the names of the majority of the players he will be taking to Brazil this year. Four players from Argentina’s domestic league are expected to be added to the...
Published: February 19, 2014
Rafael Nadal is the undisputed “king of clay.” At the height of his clay dynasty, he has become more than his favorite surface’s conquering ruler. The future of clay-court tennis may rest heavily upon his career exploits on clay and other surfaces. Last week, Bleacher Report Tennis examined the possibility of a fifth Grand Slam venue at clay-court Brazil. There is at least moderate...
Published: February 19, 2014
No matter who is in the field or who is eliminated, the fun of Accenture Match Play is the guessing. Will Henrik Stenson go all the way to the finals? Will Rory McIlroy last until the end or lose in the first round? Will Justin Rose play like he did at the U.S. Open? Will Zach Johnson use his veteran moves to take down opponents with his short game? They are the top four seeds in the event and deserve...
Published: February 19, 2014
The term “defensive midfielder” does not give a fair indication of all the duties the players patrolling that position are required to perform. The deepest-lying midfielder in any team is ideally a strong tackler, a fine reader of the game and able to distribute the ball with precision. It is also an advantage if he has stamina, leadership qualities and a formidable physique. For the next...
Published: February 19, 2014
Marco Fabian has one goal in mind: To convince Mexico coach Miguel Herrera that he is fit for this summer’s World Cup. After Cruz Azul defeated Puebla on Matchday 7, the midfielder told the local press: I look forward to being part of the team, I keep mentioning it at every moment, and my dream is to play in the World Cup. But does he really have a chance? Fabian made his professional debut...
Published: February 18, 2014
Back in 1999, the general concept of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship seemed like a fantastic idea. The tournament was meant to bring a March Madness-type feel to professional golf, while offering fans a unique opportunity to watch the world’s top 64 golfers face off against one another in a match-play format. Things were certainly looking bright for the WGC–Accenture Match Play...
Published: February 18, 2014
Because most professional golfers play only a couple of match play events each year, it’s hard to build up much of a resume. Those who do have been around awhile and have established themselves as premier players. You won’t find many youngsters on a list of the top 10 match play golfers on the PGA Tour. It takes a solid game, a bulldog-like mentality and the ability to make big shots...
Published: February 18, 2014
Ireland and England meet at Twickenham this weekend in what promises to be an extravaganza between the two sides, with Joe Schmidt’s visitors currently in the championship’s driving seat. With Stuart Lancaster’s squad having lost their opening encounter to France, it’s safe to say any hopes England have of claiming the 2014 title rest in London this weekend. However, Ireland...
Published: February 18, 2014
To say the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has not been met with universal approval is quite an understatement. From the heat to Qatar’s rather questionable human rights record to the proposed switch from the promised summer tournament to one in winter, it would not represent a huge shock if FIFA were to remove the tournament from the Gulf state. But should they? The tournament was, after all, awarded...