Tighe’s 2014 World Cup Tactics Board: Analysing Alejandro Sabella’s Argentina

Welcome to the latest in a B/R series where we will take a tactical dive and explore each and every one of the 32 qualified World Cup teams. Next up is Argentina, who qualified in first place in the CONMEBOL standings with an impressive 32 points. Alejandro Sabella will take his Albiceleste side to the finals as one of the favourites to win the top prize.   Qualifying Argentina’s qualifying... 

Africa Open 2014: Daily Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

The European Tour continues with the 2014 Africa Open at the East London Golf Club in South Africa. This is the seventh and penultimate South African date in this year’s calendar, following on from George Coetzee’s home triumph at the Joburg Open. Unfortunately, many big names have opted to take part in the PGA Tour event at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, instead of prolonging... 

20 Best Players to Watch Out For at the Copa Libertadores

The Copa Libertadores unfortunately does not get as much press attention as it deserves. But the tournament that unites the continent’s best clubs is so much more than, as some dub it in Europe, “South America’s Champions League.” It is an historic and hyper-competitive competition in its own right.  Over the next six months, the region’s finest talents will be on... 

Ranking the Most Successful Driving Careers After F1

It was announced today that 1997 Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve is to start a new career in yet another form of motorsport. Having achieved ultimate glory in the highest form of motorsport over 16 years ago, Villeneuve endured varying levels of success at Le Mans and NASCAR and would easily be forgiven for hanging up his gloves and helmet. But once a racer, always a racer and Villeneuve... 

Fred’s Injury Form Could Give Leandro Damiao New Chance with Selecao Brasileira

Luiz Felipe Scolari has already called up the European-based players for the Selecao’s friendly with South Africa on March 5 in Johannesburg. On the list are three forwards—Bernard, Neymar and Hulk—but no one to act as the side’s spearhead. Fluminense striker Fred, who scored five goals during the Confederations Cup, is the main reason Scolari has delayed in calling up Brazil-based... 

Ranking the Top 5 Most Disappointing Replacement Drivers

You have to feel for Heikki Kovalainen. Having been overlooked for a Caterham drive he appeared to have in the bag before the end of the 2013 season, he has been told his drives for Lotus cost him the seat. Kovalainen filled in for Kimi Raikkonen for the remaining two races of the 2013 season but struggled to adapt to the E21, failing to score any points in the process. Former team boss Tony Fernandes... 

Ranking the Top 25 Circuits in the History of Formula 1

Since the Formula One World Championship era began in 1950, 69 circuits have hosted at least one grand prix. Some, like Spa-Francorchamps, Silverstone and Monza, stand out as true jewels in the sport’s crown. Modified over the years to keep up with the changing face of F1, these circuits never lost their character. Others, like AVUS, Phoenix and Valencia, never had any to lose. And in between... 

Six Nations 2014: Scouting Luther Burrell

Luther Burrell burst onto the England scene a fortnight ago with a try on his debut against France in Paris. But with England stalwarts Brad Barritt and Manu Tuilagi making comebacks from injury, does Burrell have what it takes to keep hold of a starting Test spot? Here we run the rule over the Northampton centre’s prospects as England battle their way through one of the tightest Six Nations... 

5 Questions You’d Love to Ask Mexico and Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez

On the verge of this year’s World Cup, Javier Hernandez may be close to leaving Manchester United and to losing a starting position with Mexico. Chicharito has been very patient regarding his role with the Premier League heavyweights, but no matter what he does it seems like he will never be the manager’s first choice. In the meantime, the lack of playing time with his club turns into a... 

Ranking the 10 Most Frustrating Golfers to Root for

Golf can be a very frustrating game when you’re out there hacking around trying to not embarrass yourself in front of your weekend foursome. When you morph into a golf fan and sit down in your favorite chair to watch your favorite players on the PGA Tour, it can also be frustrating. The best guys in the world seem to take the longest time to play. They’ll defend their plodding by using... 

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