Leinster v Glasgow: Score and Lessons Learned from Rabodirect Pro 12 Final

Leinster claimed a second consecutive RaboDirect Pro12 title on Saturday, beating Glasgow Warriors, 34-12, in Dublin to end their campaign on a stellar high. The two sides went into half-time separated by just two points, but the pressure ultimately told for Glasgow as they were made to look amateur at times in the closing phases of what was shaping up to be a commendable and stubborn defence. The... 

RaboDirect Pro12 Final 2014: Score and Report for Leinster vs. Glasgow

Leinster retained their RaboDirect Pro12 crown by defeating Glasgow Warriors in dominant fashion, winning 34-12 in Dublin on Saturday. BBC Scotland’s Andy Burke couldn’t believe his luck, to be a part of such a great day for the sport: What a glorious setting for a major rugby final. The RDS in Dublin is a throwback to rugby grounds of a bygone era, full of character and charm. The pitch... 

French Open 2014: Day 8 Schedule, Matchups Predictions for Roland Garros Bracket

With three rounds in the books at the 2014 French Open, we’ve already seen a great deal of highs and lows from the world’s top players. The women’s bracket has been shaken up in a big way after defending champion and top-seeded Serena Williams, No. 2 Na Li, No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska and No. 5 Petra Kvitova were all eliminated prior to Round 4. On the men’s side, most of the... 

French Open 2014 Results: Breaking Down Final Scores for Biggest Day 7 Matches

Intensity and drama continues to build at the 2014 French Open. On Saturday, many of the world’s biggest stars took the court in an effort to advance deeper into the tournament and closer to the finals. However, we saw some rather surprising results in the wake of the day’s matches. While some contenders further established their bids to go the distance, others faltered terribly, resulting... 

Mexico vs. Ecuador: Live Player Ratings for El Tri

Mexico were effective and convincing against Ecuador on Saturday, winning 3-1 in Arlington, Texas. Luis Montes, Marco Fabian and Giovani Dos Santos were the goal-scorers for Mexico, and with 10 minutes remaining Enner Valencia pulled back a consolation marker for Ecuador. Following are ratings and analysis for all the Mexico players. Half-Time analysis for Mexico Ochoa: Had only a single save to... 

Ranking Formula 1’s Greatest Driver Nicknames

Unlike other sports, nicknames tend to mean something in Formula One. While footballers’ nicknames, for example, are made by simply adding a “y” on the end of someone’s surname—Ryan Giggs is fondly, if predictably, known as “Giggsy”—those of Formula One drivers have an underlying story. They tell a tale of either a driver’s driving style, his personality,... 

French Open 2014 Scores: Examining Top Results from Day 7 Action

There was no shortage of excitement from Day 7 of the 2014 French Open, with big names playing well and a few upsets sprinkled in for good measure. Three results, in particular, bear recapitulation because the three winners played excellently and are in such superb form that they all look like good bets to advance past the next round at Roland Garros.   David Ferrer (5) def. Andreas Seppi (32):... 

Aviva Premiership Final 2014: Score and Report for Saracens vs. Northampton

Northampton Saints emerged victorious in one of the most exciting finals the Aviva Premiership has ever seen, beating Saracens 24-20 after extra time. BBC Sport congratulated the club on their very first Premiership title:  Alex Waller scored the winning try with just one minute left on the clock, giving the lead back to his club for the final time. Northampton’s Ben Foden appeared very... 

Saracens V Northampton: Score and Lessons Learned from Aviva Premiership Final

It was always going to be a tight war of the Premiership’s most potent powers, but Northampton Saints’ Twickenham triumph over Saracens overcame any and all expectations in a most frantic but fantastic finale. The score was tied at 14-14 after normal time, but Jim Mallinder’s men rode the storm to emerge as 24-20 victors after 20 extra minutes. Saracens will be desperately disappointed... 

Fernando Torres’ Greatest International Moments for Spain

He is often lampooned for his poor club form (at least since 2009-10—the last season in which he scored at least 10 Premier League goals), but Fernando Torres has enjoyed, and continues to enjoy, no shortage of memorable moments for Spain. A senior international since the age of 20, the Chelsea forward has scored 37 goals for his country in 107 appearances, and in addition to the 2010 World Cup... 

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