US Women’s Open Golf 2014: Breaking Down Biggest Storylines from Pinehurst

The U.S. Open is always one of the biggest events in women’s golf, but with so many intriguing angles to follow this year at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, this may be one of the most entertaining U.S. Women’s Opens of all time. Not only has there been plenty of great golf played by some of the world’s best female players, but there have been several surprises and new stars born.... 

What Iran Learned from Their World Cup 2014 Clash with Argentina

A moment of brilliance from Lionel Messi settled an intense affair between Iran and Argentina, giving the South American side a narrow 1-0 victory. Messi’s stoppage time strike gave the three points to an unconvincing Argentina, who couldn’t breach a resolute Iranian wall. Carlos Queiroz’s tactics frustrated Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero, along with Argentina’s midfield... 

Lionel Messi Cannot Be Stuttering Argentina’s Only World Cup Plan B

Watching the game at home in Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires, there seemed to be a slight confusion as Argentina’s desperately tight clash with Iran moved into injury time deadlocked at 0-0. The screen showed Lionel Messi slowly advancing on the implacable red defence, a sea of shirts ready to once more frustrate the Barcelona star.  The neighbourhood, however, was already exploding in screams... 

Colombia Wins 2 Games in Single World Cup for 1st Time

With a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Thursday, Colombia have claimed two wins in a single World Cup for the first time ever, per ESPN FC. Colombia, eighth in the FIFA World Rankings, defeated Greece 3-0 last Saturday thanks to goals from Pablo Armero, Teofilo Gutierrez and James Rodriguez. The win put them in the driver’s seat atop Group C, and they successfully advanced to the knockout... 

England’s Wayne Rooney Reaches 40 International Goals with 1st World Cup Score

England forward Wayne Rooney finally broke his World Cup goalless drought, finding the back of the net in the 75th minute of Thursday’s 2-1 loss to Uruguay. The goal was Rooney’s 40th international goal for England and his first in 10 World Cup matches, per ESPN FC. The Manchester United star is now tied with Michael Owen, who played internationally from 1998-2008, for fourth place... 

Williams Front Row at 2014 Austrian GP Should Not Mask Valtteri Bottas’ Failure

When you’re a young driver trying to make your name in Formula One, as Valtteri Bottas of Williams is, the one thing you crave for above all else is opportunity. Some drivers, such as Jean-Eric Vergne, never get an opportunity. They trundle around in a car with only an occasional chance of scoring points for a few years before slipping off the radar and being replaced by the next big... 

Liverpool’s and England’s Steven Gerrard Exposed at Yet Another World Cup

The myth of Liverpool‘s and England’s Steven Gerrard as a great central midfielder has been cruelly exposed at yet another World Cup. The Liverpool legend has had another dreadful tournament and has contributed two of his worst-ever performances for the Three Lions. One would almost be shocked except for the fact that Gerrard has never delivered for England on the international stage when... 

South Africa vs. Wales: 2nd Test Score, Recap and Post-Match Reaction

South Africa just about saw off a stiff challenge from Wales to win 31-30. It was a particularly bitter pill to swallow for the Welsh. The winning try came courtesy of a controversial late penalty try awarded to the Springboks. The Sky Sports Rugby Union Twitter feed captured the disputed winning score brilliantly: The only thing to say is judge for yourselves. This was declared an illegal tackle,... 

Daniele De Rossi Injury: Updates on Italy Star’s Status and Return

Updates from Saturday, June 21 Alex Richards of Mirror Football provides a disheartening update on Daniele De Rossi‘s injury: Football Italia pass along more details: “It is very likely De Rossi won’t be able to play against Uruguay,” explained Professor Enrico Castellacci in a Press conference. “There are no lesions to the soleus muscle. It simply is an injury that... 

South Africa vs. Wales: Score and Lessons Learned from Nelspruit Test

South Africa vs. Wales saw a cruel, last-gasp 31-30 victory for the hosts in Nelspruit. Wales had been on the verge of a historic victory and led up until the 77th minute when a Liam Williams shoulder charge saw the Springboks awarded with penalty try. Morne Steyn converted from under the posts to break Welsh hearts. The Springboks were on a streak of 14 consecutive victories over northern hemisphere... 

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