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Fans left the Stade de France on Tuesday with renewed hope for France’s World Cup chances following an encouraging 4-0 friendly victory over Norway. The quality of the opposition—and their lack of any motivation beyond pride—should be taken into account, but Didier Deschamps’s side nevertheless impressed as goals from Paul Pogba, Olivier Giroud (twice) and substitute Loic Remy...
Published: May 27, 2014
Following a mostly routine Day 1 of the French Open, Monday and Tuesday brought two shocking upsets in the first round. With both Australian Open winners in No. 3 Stanislas Wawrinka and No. 2 Li Na now ousted from the tournament, Day 4 promises to be another one of intriguing matchups. Both No. 1 Serena Williams and No. 7 Maria Sharapova are on the bill on the women’s side. Meanwhile, No. 2 Novak...
Published: May 27, 2014
England’s under-20 team were beaten 2-1 by Brazil at the Toulon Tournament on Tuesday, but they provided the moment of the match through James Ward-Prowse. Check out the Southampton man’s stunning free-kick strike. It was a goal worthy of Brazil. Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com Read More →
Published: May 27, 2014
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud had his critics last season, but could the Frenchman be one of the stars of this summer’s World Cup in Brazil? Judging by this finish for France against Norway on Tuesday, it just might be possible. [Vine] Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com Read More →
Published: May 27, 2014
Charging forward from a rocky start, Rory McIlroy managed to fight back from seven shots behind in order to win the European PGA Championship in Wentworth this past Sunday. The comeback was even more surprising considering the Northern Irishman called off his engagement to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki the day before the start of the tournament. As a former world No. 1, the 25-year-old has represented...
Published: May 27, 2014
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba scored the opener as France went ahead against Norway in a World Cup warm-up match. Pogba was set up by Mathieu Valbuena, whose left-wing cross invited the stooping finish. [Vine] Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com Read More →
Published: May 27, 2014
Tennis fans didn’t need to wait long for huge upsets in the 2014 French Open. After a mostly predictable first day to start the Grand Slam, both of the Australian Open winners have now been bounced in the opening round. Stanislas Wawrinka, who came in as the world No. 3, was dropped in two sets by Guillermo Garcia-Lopez. Just one day later, world No. 2 Li Na saw her hopes at a second French...
Published: May 27, 2014
While a majority of the big names, including defending champions Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams, are still alive at the 2014 French Open at Roland Garros, a handful of notable contenders have been dispatched on the Paris clay through the tournament’s first three days. Defending Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka was the marquee upset victim through the first two days of play, but the...
Published: May 27, 2014
The World Cup is great. With 64 football matches played in four weeks to decide the best in the world, what’s not to like? Being in England, that’s what. While the host nation enjoys a festival of football, England goes through the same motions every four years making the experience annoying and as predictable as the football team’s early exit. The tournament itself can only be enjoyed...
Published: May 27, 2014
Although Day 3 of the 2014 French Open was somewhat short on star power with most of the top players in both draws enjoying a day off, a few surprising results made for a very interesting slate of tennis. The rain that plagued the first couple days of play at Roland Garros was not a factor Tuesday, but the big upset reared its ugly head on a few occasions. Nobody was bitten harder...