2014 World Cup Tactics Board: Analysing Vicente Del Bosque’s Spain

Welcome back to another instalment in our analytical and tactical dive ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as we take a look at each nation in turn to assess their hopes and fortunes in the tournament. This time up it’s the twice-European and reigning World Cup champions Spain, who will, as has become the norm over the last six years, be one of the heavy favourites to land the prestigious and famous... 

6 Bold Predictions for Super Rugby Round 7

It’s a big weekend for some of the key contenders in this year’s competition. The Sharks and Waratahs do battle in Durban, while the champion Chiefs travel to Pretoria. They face a Bulls side high on confidence, who will be in no mood to provide a tonic for the Chiefs’ shock loss to the Force in Round 6. The men from Perth take a rest this week, which means there’ll be... 

Why Clint Dempsey Is Under Most Pressure at the World Cup for USMNT

Considering the United States men’s national team is in the proverbial “group of death” when it heads to Brazil for the World Cup this summer, many of the U.S. players, and even the coaches, will be feeling the pressure—especially American forward Clint Dempsey. The U.S. back line will be largely young and untested and facing powerful attacking combinations from Ghana,... 

Sebastian Vettel: Formula 1 Engine Noise in 2014 Is ‘S–t’

Sebastian Vettel has given a frank assessment of the sound coming from the new V6 engines in Formula 1 in 2014, calling it “s–t.” The world champion was asked for his view on the debate, which is raging within the sport after the Australian Grand Prix. Vettel‘s early retirement from that race meant he had an opportunity to listen from trackside, and the German did not like what... 

Picking a British & Irish Lions Squad If There Was a 2014 Tour

The British and Irish Lions tour is a momentous occasion of any rugby professional’s career, and one which some might wish came more regularly than its current four-year cycle. However, while it may be no enviable task, we’ve decided to step into Warren Gatland’s shoes for a brief spell, piecing together a theoretical 37-man squad which could tour this summer. For the sake of precision,... 

Roger Federer vs. Kei Nishikori: Score and Recap from 2014 Miami Masters

Kei Nishikori lost the first set of Wednesday’s quarterfinal match against the legendary Roger Federer at the 2014 Sony Open, but the upstart underdog was undaunted by the early deficit. By stringing together some beautiful tennis and attacking Federer with fervor, Nishikori roared back to win the Miami Masters match by a score of 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. That sets up Nishikori for a semifinal showdown... 

The 10 Golfers Most in Need of a Win Before the 2014 Masters

This week’s Texas Valero Open is the last opportunity for players to get into the field of the Masters by making it into the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings. This year, however, that’s really not an issue because only two players have a real shot that way: Richard Sterne and George Coetzee, 53 and 55. It’s not an issue because they’re not playing this week. Chesson... 

Why Phil Mickelson Needs a Strong Showing at 2014 Valero Texas Open

Phil Mickelson must try to get back to his winning ways at the Valero Texas Open or he will be looking at a steep uphill lie when he comes to Augusta for the Masters in April. In order to give himself a shot at his fourth green jacket, Phil has to resurrect his shotmaking and putting and figure out a way to put the ball in play off the tee consistently.  Quite simply, he needs to gain some much-needed... 

Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray: Score and Recap from 2014 Miami Masters

Andy Murray imploded during his final service game in both sets of Wednesday’s 2014 Sony Open quarterfinals loss to fellow superstar Novak Djokovic, who stormed to victory by a score of 7-5, 6-3. The second-seeded Djokovic was biding his time in the opening set as both players served brilliantly in the early going at this Miami Masters event. What triggered Murray’s downfall was a controversial... 

Rafael Nadal’s Sony Open Performance Won’t Impact French Open Chances

Rafael Nadal has been in vintage form at the Sony Open thus far, but the Spanish star’s ultimate result in Miami won’t have any bearing on his favorite status heading into the French Open. Although there is plenty of preparation time remaining before Roland Garros in late May, tennis fans are naturally looking ahead already. Rafa would probably like to have some momentum on his side as... 

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