Defoe Can Have No Complaints About World Cup Omission

Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe has voiced his belief that he should have been named in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup. However, the reasons for his omission easily outweighs the argument for him to be included. The 31-year-old forward could yet find himself playing in Brazil as he is on the standby list in England’s 30-man squad. Nevertheless, Defoe firmly... 

Jonny Wilkinson Confirms He Will Retire at End of Season: Reaction and Comment

Jonny Wilkinson, England’s hero during the 2003 Rugby World Cup, has announced his retirement from the professional game. Sky News revealed the 34-year-old’s decision to call time on an injury blighted career that was also crammed with success: Wilkinson spoke after the decision was made public, reported by Mike Dawes of the Daily Mail: I would like to take this opportunity to formally... 

Adam Lallana Missing His Own £50,000 Stag Do for 2014 FIFA World Cup Training

Southampton‘s Adam Lallana splashed out £50,000 on a stag week in Miami, but he had to send his friends off to celebrate without him because he was named in England’s 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup. Lallana’s impressive season has seen him catapulted into the England reckoning, but it has come at a personal cost, according to The Sun (paywall—quotes via... 

Richard Scudamore Reportedly Targeted by F1 as Bernie Ecclestone Successor

Formula One could appoint Richard Scudamore as its president if he’s to be relieved of his duties by the Premier League. The current chief executive of the division could be sacked following an audit and renumeration committee, which is investigating alleged “sexist” remarks made in private emails, per Matthew Drake of The Mirror. But according to a source at CVC—the private... 

World Rugby’s Team of the Weekend: Billy Vunipola Soars in Saracens Triumph

Playoff mania continued to run rampant across Europe’s top divisions this week as victories for Northampton Saints and Saracens set up what promises to be a spectacular Aviva Premiership finale. In the Pro12, Glasgow Warriors and Leinster got the better of Munster and Ulster, respectively, to book their places in a Celtic climax of massive proportions, whereas Castres and Toulon will be the sides... 

Preview and Storylines for Senior PGA Championship

The first Senior PGA Championship was held in 1937, and Jack Hutchinson was the winner. The tournament boasts a Hall of Fame gallery of past champions. Sam Snead has won this event six times. Hale Irwin has won four. Gary Player won in 1986, 1988 and 1990. Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson each have won two Senior PGA Championships.  Koki Idoki, who played his entire career on the Japan... 

Why Jurgen Klinsmann Was Right to Leave Eddie Johnson Out of his World Cup Squad

When United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann called up 30 players to the preliminary squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, almost everyone expected Eddie Johnson‘s name to be on the list.  To the surprise of many, the D.C. United forward was left out of the squad completely, as Chris Wondolowski, Terrence Boyd and Julian Green received nods ahead of him.  When asked about why he left the... 

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and the Winners and Losers at 2014 Rome Masters

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal for the 2014 Rome Masters title, but most importantly showed that he is healthy for a run at his first French Open title. Nadal knows he has work to do if he is to win one more title at Roland Garros. We will mention some of the top matches of the week and examine the most important effects. Which players took a leap, and who was ground down by disappointment? There... 

Costa Rica World Cup 2014: Team Guide for FIFA Tournament

Costa Rica qualified for their fourth World Cup after a good performance in the CONCACAF qualification process. Jorge Luis Pinto has been working with the team since 2011 and has managed to balance the youth and talent of one of the most promising Costa Rican generations. However, Los Ticos won’t have it easy. They landed in Group D along with Uruguay, England and Italy, three of the deadliest... 

Victoria Azarenka Withdraws from 2014 French Open Due to Foot Injury

Women’s tennis will be without one of its biggest stars in Victoria Azarenka at the 2014 French Open. Azarenka, 24, is still nursing a foot injury that has kept her out of action since March, and it will prevent her from competing in this season’s second Grand Slam event at Roland Garros. The WTA’s official Twitter account reported the news: Azarenka addressed her unfortunate health... 

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