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Talking points and finger-pointing will undoubtedly be in abundance following Italy’s Group Stage exit from the 2014 World Cup. Debates will rage on the peninsula over various topics, the countless issues surrounding the collective Azzurri failure will likely overtake the pages of the nation’s sports papers in the coming days and weeks. Cesare Prandelli’s tactics will be a major...
Published: June 24, 2014
A simple misunderstanding created for an awesome time at Ernests Gulbis’ press conference after his first-round victory at the 2014 Wimbledon. A reporter asked Gulbis about the “umpires,” but the Latvian tennis player heard “vampires.” That misunderstanding created a bit of an odd exchange at first, but it got much better when he finally realized what had happened. Check...
Published: June 24, 2014
Rafael Nadal survived the first test in his difficult draw on Tuesday at the All England Club, but the chances of him repeating his success at Roland Garros at the 2014 Wimbledon tournament are slim. Wimbledon is no stranger to shocking results. The 2013 tournament was crazy, as both Nadal and Roger Federer bowed out of action relatively early. Andy Murray eventually took the championship against Novak...
Published: June 24, 2014
Keylor Navas did it again, as he helped his team secure a draw against England. The Costa Rica goalkeeper allowed one goal in the group stage, giving up a penalty kick to Edinson Cavani. His performance has been key in Los Ticos’ success. Navas, who currently plays for Spanish club Levante, has been a thriving force for Costa Rica. His leadership and courage on the pitch were fundamental. Uruguay In...
Published: June 24, 2014
England will leave Brazil without a win to their name after a goalless draw against Costa Rica in their final group game of the World Cup. The result also means they finish bottom of Group D, rounding off what has been a disappointing summer where results are concerned. Indeed, with Italy’s 1-0 loss to Uruguay subjecting them to the same fate as England, the group has an upside down feel to it...
Published: June 24, 2014
The 2014 edition of the Wimbledon Championships is a much-anticipated event on the Grand Slam tennis calendar, but the action on Tuesday has led to even more excitement for Day 3’s action-packed schedule. On a day that saw many of the top players in the game such as Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer all dominate in their respective matches, the excitement surrounding...
Published: June 24, 2014
England’s World Cup campaign ended in further disappointment after a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica saw them finish bottom of Group D with just one point from three games. It was a fairly drab affair, with neither side producing many chances of note. The efforts of the Three Lions in Brazil has divided most observers. In one camp, there are those encouraged by their improving style, a more attacking...
Published: June 24, 2014
World Cup disappointment has become the standard in England, but the national side set a new mark for futility in this year’s tournament, failing to capture multiple points in the group stage for the first time ever, per ESPN’s Paul Carr. Following a 2-1 tourney-opening loss to Italy and another 2-1 defeat at the hands of Uruguay, England could only manage a scoreless tie in Tuesday’s...
Published: June 24, 2014
Many of tennis’ brightest stars took to the courts Tuesday to begin their runs at a Wimbledon title. On Day 1, we saw plenty of brilliant performances, thrilling finishes and upset victories—that trend continued on Day 2. No. 15 Jerzy Janowicz held on to advance in five sets against Somdev Devvarman, No. 16 Carolina Wozniacki was phenomenal against Shahar Peer, and No. 14 Sara Errani was...
Published: June 24, 2014
Uruguay forward Luis Suarez was in the headlines once more after controversy against Italy at the World Cup on Tuesday. Azzurri defender Giorgio Chiellini gestured furiously towards the referee that he had been bitten by Suarez after a confrontation in the second half. The Liverpool striker has twice previously been found guilty of biting opponents. Here are some great memes inspired by this latest...