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It is no coincidence that World Cup years often lead to intense transfer market activity. Rarely are so many top-quality players brought together in the same arena; and the result is a bonanza for managers and scouts looking for the next big talent. But who will be the players on everybody’s lips come the end of the next tournament in July 2014. The following 10 stars are better-placed...
Published: March 11, 2014
Day 6 of the PNB Paribas Open is going to have a hard time matching the excitement of Day 5. There are enough big names that the possibility of upstaging Monday’s action exists, but with Rafael Nadal falling to Alexandr Dolgopolov, there is a tough act to follow. This tweet from Greg Sharko adds some context: Even if Day 6 does not live up to Monday, it still promises to be an exciting...
Published: March 11, 2014
The news has been confirmed that Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has been ruled out of this summer’s FIFA World Cup due to a knee injury sustained in Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Napoli. Strootman had already received minor damage to his right knee during the Netherlands’ 2-0 friendly defeat to France last Wednesday and was substituted at half-time as a precautionary measure. However, the...
Published: March 11, 2014
The Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, located in Albert Park in Australia’s second city, has hosted the Formula One Australian Grand Prix since 1996. The Australian Grand Prix is usually the first race of the F1 season, and this year is no different. In preparation for the March 16 race, here are 10 interesting facts about the Melbourne circuit, so maybe you can impress your friends while you watch...
Published: March 11, 2014
On the back of last week’s international friendly with Ukraine, United States men’s national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is surely closer than ever to narrowing down the U.S.’s World Cup roster to 23 Americans. However, with three months left until the team departs for Brazil, there are still a few decisions to be made. Here are 15 Americans who are still in the running, but...
Published: March 11, 2014
There go the defending champions. Both Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova suffered defeats in the third round on Monday in California, ensuring that the 2014 Indian Wells will see new winners on each side. The men’s World No. 1 fell at the hands of Alexandr Dolgopolov in three back-and-forth sets, marking the Spaniard’s first defeat on North American soil in nearly two years....
Published: March 11, 2014
Rafael Nadal may be ranked as the No. 1 player in the world, but No. 28 Alexandr Dolgopolov was neither afraid nor fazed by the Spaniard in Indian Wells. After falling in straight sets to the Spaniard in the Rio Open finals, Dolgopolov took care of Nadal on Monday, winning his first-ever set against him and ultimately clinching the match, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5). The win means the Ukranian is advancing...
Published: March 10, 2014
World No. 2 Novak Djokovic is already in uncharted territory this season. Not since 2006 has the Serb come into March without having at least made a final. Per Josh Meiseles of ATPWorldTour, the Serb noted: It’s a different feel, definitely. I won the Australian Open title three consecutive years and that has significantly affected the confidence level in the start of the...
Published: March 10, 2014
The final weekend of the 2014 Six Nations sees Ireland looking to claim the championship in Paris in what will be Brian O’Driscoll‘s final international game before his retirement. Thanks to their vastly superior points difference, Ireland will likely simply have to win to claim victory in the competition. England would be the likely benefactors from any Irish slip up as they will...
Published: March 10, 2014
The final weekend of the 2014 Six Nations sees Ireland looking to claim the championship in Paris in what will be Brian O’Driscoll‘s final international game before his retirement. Thanks to their vastly superior points difference, Ireland will likely simply have to win to claim victory in the competition. England would be the likely benefactors from any Irish slip up as they will...