6 Bold Predictions for Super Rugby Round 8

This week’s predictions are packing their bags and putting their money on the travelling teams in Round 8. If there is one thing about this competition that’s predictable, it’s that it’s unpredictable. We have already seen the Force beat the champions, the Bulls upset the Sharks and the inconsistent Rebels shock the in-form Brumbies. This week, we’re backing the teams... 

Is Fear of Violence Taking the Spotlight Away from the World Cup?

Fear is dominating the agenda in Brazil during the final countdown to this summer’s World Cup. Last week, the proposed FIFA Fan Fest site in the north-eastern city of Recife was cancelled (link in Portuguese) by city governors due to concerns of protests and violence during the month-long tournament. It is a great shame to deprive so many of a communal viewing spot. Unfortunately, it’s... 

Jurgen Klinsmann Reacts When Eddie Johnson’s USA Goal vs. Mexico Is Disallowed

The United States and Mexico played out a 2-2 draw in their friendly clash in Glendale, but Jurgen Klinsmann‘s side could have won the game had it not been for Eddie Johnson’s game-winning goal being disallowed. The one consolation was Klinsmann‘s priceless reaction to the goal that wasn’t. Here’s the goal: Here’s how Klinsmann saw it go down: [H/T 101 Great Goals... 

30 Stars at Risk of Missing the World Cup

There are now just 18 months until England welcomes the 2015 Rugby World Cup to its shores, but no man is a certainty for the event. Over the next year-and-a-half, each and every player who is hoping to have a role in rugby’s most prestigious tournament will be put through his paces, albeit some boast a more assured spot than others. The tightrope journey is more precarious for some, though,... 

Scuffet, Perin or Someone Else? Who Will Succeed Gigi Buffon as Italy’s No.1?

Gigi Buffon is in no rush to hang up his gloves. The Italy goalkeeper turned 36 in January, but he is under contract at Juventus until 2015 and has already begun negotiations on a 12-month extension. His agent, Silvano Martina, recently told reporters that he expects Buffon to stay on at the club for another four years (source in Italian). Even the player himself, though, will not know how realistic... 

USA vs. Mexico: Reaction from Jurgen Klinsmann Following 2-2 Draw

Jurgen Klinsmann utilised the World Cup warm-up friendly with Mexico to test some of the United States’ fringe players in a difficult environment; a plan that nearly yielded the Americans a simple victory. The German coach watched on as his side blew a 2-0 goal lead in the second half. Michael Bradley, fresh from his return to MLS, netted the opener on the quarter-of-an-hour mark. Chris Wondolowski... 

USMNT: What Happens at the Center-Back Position After Mexico Debacle?

With just over two months remaining until the United States takes the field for its first World Cup match against Ghana, the same questions still linger about how effective the back four will be in Brazil.  One player in particular raised plenty of doubts about his potential starting spot in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Mexico. Omar Gonzalez, who many assumed before the Mexico match would be... 

6 Things Mexico Learned from Friendly with USA

After a shaky start against the United States, Mexico managed to draw the game. It was the first time in 16 years that El Tri came back to draw or win after trailing by two after the first half. The game was intense and key for both managers, who needed this kind of clash to take a look at some players who hadn’t had continuity or were not even capped before. For Mexico it was also a matter of... 

6 Things USA Learned from Friendly with Mexico

The United States men’s national team and Mexico tied 2-2 on Wednesday night with goals for the Americans coming from Michael Bradley and Chris Wondolowski. The draw came in the U.S.’s last international friendly before its World Cup training camp opens up next month, and it came with a squad made almost exclusively of players from Major League Soccer. Here are six things we learned.  Begin... 

The Biggest Question Marks for Golf’s Top Stars Ahead of the 2014 Masters

Everything points to the 2014 Masters being the most wide open in a long, long time. Why is that? Mostly, it’s because none of the game’s superstars are coming into the year’s first major on any kind of roll. There are questions of all sorts regarding the players who, on paper, look to be the best bets to be pulling on the green jacket Sunday night. Injuries, meltdowns, mental blocks... 

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