Argentina vs. Ireland: 2nd Test Score, Recap and Post-Match Reaction

Ireland struggled to outlast a game Argentina squad, eventually scrapping their way to a 23-17 win. The Irish touring team was something of a letdown in the first half. There was very little pace and imagination on display. By contrast, Argentina carefully followed a plan based on countering with speed. It was a simple formula that produced the game’s first try. Joaquin Tuculet bolted his way... 

Uruguay vs. Costa Rica: Film Focus on Oscar Tabarez’s Awful, Turgid Attack

Costa Rica notched the first giant-killing of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, downing Uruguay 3-1 in a remarkable encounter in Fortaleza. Edinson Cavani gave la Celeste the lead with a penalty in the first half, but Los Ticos struck back with three super strikes in the second half. Joel Campbell, Oscar Duarte and Marcos Urena all scored. Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez equipped his team with a faulty approach,... 

Costa Rica Beat Uruguay and 5 Other Big Shock FIFA World Cup Results

Costa Rica have pulled off the biggest shock victory of the 2014 FIFA World Cup so far, after they beat Uruguay by a 3-1 scoreline in Group D. The win for Costa Rica really shakes up the group, where Uruguay were expected to be one of those in a close fight to be progressing to the knockout stages—but against Italy and England. Here we take a look at some of the other huge shocks from previous... 

Kenny Perry Hits Incredible Eagle at 2014 US Open

Kenny Perry, 53, the oldest golfer in the U.S. Open field, was hitting out of the native rough area on the par-four 14th, a 479-yard hole. Perry is currently seven over for the tournament, 15 back of leader Martin Kaymer, but that didn’t matter on this shot of the tournament. Using a hybrid from 220 yards out, Perry registered the first eagle of the week on the 14th hole. You can see a GIF of... 

Italy World Cup Roster 2014: Starting XI and Squad Analysis

Only Brazil (five) have won more World Cup titles than Italy (four), and the Italians will be looking to even things up in Brazil in 2014. Looking over the roster, it appears they have the talent to make a deep run in this year’s tournament.  But how will all the pieces fit together? What will be the starting XI? What formation will the team play?  For some nations, the answers to those... 

England World Cup Roster 2014: Starting XI and Squad Analysis

Long one of the most passionate soccer countries in the world, England enter the 2014 World Cup as underdogs.  The Red Lions wavered through World Cup qualifying, drawing against squads like Montenegro and Ukraine before earning a 2-0 win against Poland to ultimately book a spot in Brazil. It was an up-and-down performance that didn’t instill much hope. Moreover, a difficult group awaits.... 

Colombia vs. Greece: 6 Things We Learned

Colombia vs. Greece ended up as a painful affair for Fernando Santos’ side. However, there were lessons to be learnt from their 3-0 defeat.  Greece’s characteristic lack of attacking penetration combined with an uncharacteristic vulnerability in defence.  One game in, and qualification is already looking perilous. Here are six things the Greeks can take away from the game. All... 

World Cup 2014 Standings: Tracking Group Tables and Results for Day 3

Three days in, we’ve already seen more entertaining football in the 2014 World Cup than we did for the whole of the 2010 edition. The 2010 World Cup is most remembered for boring matches and pragmatic tactics. But through the first three days of this summer’s tournament, goals and attack-minded play have reigned supreme. Brazil started it with their 3-1 win over Croatia, and the Netherlands... 

Fat Lady Warms Up for Martin Kaymer Serenade at U.S. Open

LaLaLaLaLa. LaLaLaLaLa. You can hear her. The fat lady is warming up. But no one has asked her to take the microphone just yet. That’s because playing golf with an enormous lead can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on the makeup and skill of the golfer. Golfers are tough and tenacious, but fragile. They never know what their bodies are going to feel like when they hit the range to warm... 

No Falcao, No Problem for Free-Flowing Colombia

Radamel Falcao Garcia is an icon in Colombia. His image adorns billboards for banks, soft drinks and government tourism campaigns, and he is considered an excellent role model for the country’s youth. Media outlets gave hourly updates on his unsuccessful attempt to recover from knee surgery in time for the World Cup. Yet say it quietly, find an isolated corner and whisper it: Maybe Colombia are... 

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