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The third race of the 2014 Formula 1 calendar edges ever closer as the sport’s best and brightest descend upon Bahrain for their first practice sessions on Friday. Having won the Australian Grand Prix before placing second in Malaysia last weekend, Nico Rosberg comes to the Bahrain International Circuit on top of the drivers’ standings, with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton following in...
Published: April 4, 2014
No one will deny that women’s football has come a long way since the discrimination and oppression it suffered when first founded in the late 1800s. But objectively, and scientifically, could women one day be better at football than men? Could we see Nadine Angerer nominated for the same coveted Ballon d’Or award as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribéry and not take...
Published: April 4, 2014
Crunch time in Europe is here. While the suits in the corridors of power try to reach a solution for European rugby next season, we can at last turn our thoughts back to action on the field with four mouth-watering ties in prospect. Home advantage at this stage has always been a huge factor, but the quality of teams left in the tournament means an upset or two could be on the cards. Here’s what’ll...
Published: April 4, 2014
President of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Jean Todt, has sent a letter to Sebastian Vettel reprimanding the four-time Formula 1 world champion for recent comments made on the V6 engine. German daily newspapers Sport Bild and Tagesspiegel (h/t GrandPrix247) revealed Todt had sent the personal message earlier this week, following Vettel‘s claims...
Published: April 4, 2014
Surrendering a two-goal lead to Mexico proved that Jurgen Klinsmann still has work to do to get the USMNT right ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The German coach should concentrate on two key areas. The first must be fortifying an alarmingly generous defence. Against Mexico, L.A. Galaxy centre-back Omar Gonzalez was the biggest culprit. He struggled to identify midfield runners or track the movement...
Published: April 4, 2014
Roger Federer will not join the clay-court tour until Madrid, so the tennis spotlight will shine most on Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic when Monte Carlo gets underway. It’s understandable that he has trimmed back his schedule the past few years, but it’s regrettable for tennis fans who will miss his presence. Still, appreciation is in order for his clay-court accomplishments. At times,...
Published: April 4, 2014
The 2014 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix takes place this weekend against the usual backdrop of protests. Opposition groups will be holding demonstrations on Friday in a bid to draw international attention to their cause. On the race track, Adrian Sutil is set to drive in the desert without a drink as he battles his Sauber’s weight problems. Elsewhere, Ferrari have cranked up the pressure in their...
Published: April 4, 2014
Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova for the 15th successive time at the Sony Miami Open last month. However, that lopsided rivalry is the least of Sharapova’s problems. The four-time Grand Slam champion is facing far bigger issues going into the clay-court season. In a post-match interview, transcribed by ASAP sports, Sharapova talked about the positive side playing, even if losing...
Published: April 4, 2014
Shanshan Feng of China jumped out to an early lead on Thursday at the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship—one of the LPGA’s five major tournaments—thanks to a six-under 66. Despite a strong showing, South Korea’s Se Ri Pak came in a close second along with America’s Michelle Wie at five-under 67. Not far behind was 15-year-old amateur Angel Yin, who shot a four-under 68 to...
Published: April 4, 2014
On Wednesday night, the United States men’s national team tied Mexico 2-2 in an international friendly. But far more important than the result was the fact that this was the team’s last match before it opens up its World Cup training camp in May. That means it was the last chance for players to impress manager Jurgen Klinsmann before he selects his provisional 30-man World Cup roster in...