Brazil World Cup Stars Cannot Prevent Disastrous Copa Libertadores Campaigns

And with the final whistle at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte last Wednesday, it was all over. Cruzeiro, the current Brazilian champions, could only manage a draw with Argentine club San Lorenzo and, having lost away, were sent crashing from South America’s premier club competition. With them went Brazil’s hopes of landing a fifth straight title in the continental tournament, the... 

Gabriel Batistuta Rolls Back the Years with Powerful 25-Yard Goal

Gabriel Batistuta has been retired for almost a decade now, but the former Argentina striker showed he’s still very much got it with this humdinger of a strike in a friendly game. Batigol, now 45, was representing a team of ex-professionals against an Italian team of singers. Bizarre as it sounds, it’s an annual fixture known as “La Partita del Cuore,” and if you speak Italian... 

Portugal World Cup 2014: Team Guide for FIFA Tournament

Often talented but usually flawed, Portugal will be relying on their great individual talent to inspire what would be a surprise success in Brazil. The Iberians have always had gifted players, and they do once more this time around, but it is impossible to discuss them without arriving at the same conclusion time and time again. They are going to need Cristiano Ronaldo to perform well to stand any... 

French Open 2014: Draw Date, Info and Stars to Watch at Roland Garros

The 2014 French Open is one of the most physically demanding tournaments in the world. The premiere clay-court event draws the best in men’s and women’s singles each and every year. The slow-playing courts force players to dig deep into their reserves of strength every match, and it is a true testament to a player’s durability to even entertain the prospects of winning the whole thing. The... 

French Open 2014: Preview and Top Storylines at Roland Garros

The 2014 French Open arrives with the same two players who entered the 2013 French Open as favorites, front-runners again. Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, less dominant on clay this season, remain the players to beat at Roland Garros.  Nadal and Williams are ranked No. 1 and thus will be seeded No. 1. Can they defend their titles? Will either make history?  Qualifying rounds kick off Tuesday.... 

11-Year-Old Lucy Li Qualifies for 2014 US Women’s Open at Pinehurst

Most 11-year-old kids are simply concerned with finishing their pre-algebra homework on time or mom stocking the freezer with pizza rolls.  Lucy Li, however, will be teeing it up at the U.S. Women’s Open.  Morgan Pressel and Lexi Thompson both qualified for the U.S. Open at the age of 12 (2001 and 2007, respectively), but Li one-upped them Monday, becoming the youngest ever to book... 

Ranking the Best Shots on the PGA Tour in 2014 so Far

There’s a commercial currently airing on television that says everyone hits great shots, but the pros just hit more of them. Well, we know the guys who play on the PGA Tour make great shots routinely. If you don’t think so, play a course on which the PGA Tour holds an event. To get the full effect, play it the day after the event ends and see in person where pins are tucked and remember... 

Who’s the Real 2014 French Open Favorite: Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic?

For the first time in nearly a decade, the men’s trophy at the French Open feels up for grabs. Sure, according to the oddsmakers—as can be seen on Oddschecker.com—Rafael Nadal is still the favorite. Why wouldn’t he be? He is the No. 1 player in the world and has won the French Open eight times in the last nine years. His record in Paris is a laughably dominant 59-1. This... 

Power Horse Cup 2014: Daily Scores, Results and Dusseldorf Open Schedule

The ATP Tour makes a stop at the Rochusclub in Dusseldorf, Germany, where, with the French Open on the horizon, some of the sport’s top players will tune up in the second year of the ATP 250 tournament. A final chance for players to perfect their form before the French Open, Juan Monaco won the inaugural tournament a year ago and desperately needs a similar performance to rebound. Monaco enters... 

Edin Dzeko Exclusive: Manchester City Star on Bosnia, the World Cup & More

Bosnia and Herzegovina will be the only nation making their World Cup debut in Brazil this summer yet with Edin Dzeko set to lead their attack, the Dragons will be hoping to make a big impression in their first major international tournament. I spoke to the Manchester City striker as he prepared to link up with the rest of Safet Susic’s squad, fresh from securing his second Premier League... 

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