What Else Remains in the Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic Rivalry?

Although Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in another historic French Open, not all tennis fans are raving about their rivalry. This might be difficult to understand for their respective fanbases, but have we already seen the very best they can offer? Or will they elevate their rivalry with more epic battles? All great rivalries are measured on a kind of aesthetic scale. Tennis players with dynamic... 

New Zealand vs. England: 5 Changes Stuart Lancaster Should Make

England will be encouraged by their performance last Saturday against New Zealand, despite their 20-15 loss. This week Stuart Lancaster’s squad will be bolstered by late-arriving Northampton and Saracens players after their exploits in the Aviva Premiership Final.  England will also be strengthened by the return to fitness of scrum-half Danny Care and inside centre Billy Twelvetrees. Lancaster... 

Charting Mexico’s Weird Path to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

Weirdness does not typically need affirmation. But there it was—a nice, kooky bow pulling together a bizarrely shambolic qualifying campaign: U.S. midfielder Graham Zusi accepting a faux religious drawing of himself from a Mexican radio crew. “San Zusi,” it said. Yes, it featured a halo and the pope-ish hand gesture with the index finger and thumb just so. It looks like the kind of... 

USA’s Key Weapon and Achilles’ Heel at 2014 World Cup

Just like every team that will enter the 2014 FIFA World Cup this month, the United States has its strengths and weaknesses. One player on the team in particular, Fabian Johnson, will be the key weapon for the Americans in Brazil, but he is also a part of the team’s biggest Achilles’ heel. Johnson, 26, has been involved in the American setup since 2011, but his true role in the squad was... 

U.S. Open Golf 2014: Latest Odds, Predictions and Picks

One more day of practice rounds, short-game preparation and hype exists before the start of the 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. There are plenty of questions still unanswered, and most will remain that way until golf balls are in the air Thursday. Will Phil Mickelson be able to focus sufficiently on golf to be a factor Sunday afternoon? Will the restored Donald Ross-layout play as tough as course... 

Ranking the 10 Greatest Performances in US Open History

Ranking U.S. Open performances is a bit like ranking Michael Jordan dunks or Mariano Rivera saves.  They are all great—it’s the U.S. Open, for goodness’ sake. Still, it’s often the manner of victory and the circumstances surrounding a win that make an Open performance stand out—not just the fact that the Open is the most important American golf tournament today. There... 

#RooneyOutFor6Weeks Trends on Twitter After Trick, Wayne Rooney Not Injured

England fans are used to worrying about injuries in the build-up to World Cups—with the angst over David Beckham‘s metatarsal bone still as fresh as ever in many people’s minds. So when the top trend on Twitter suggested that Wayne Rooney was out for six weeks, you’d have been forgiven for thinking the worst. However, it was all a trick, with rumours of his demise greatly exaggerated. The... 

French Open 2014: Players Who Will Ride Momentum to Wimbledon Run

Outside of overall winners Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova, the 2014 French Open ended in heartbreak. But with another Grand Slam coming up in just a few weeks, it’s already time to turn the page. For players who made a run to the quarters, semis or final match, another huge tournament might be in store. On the men’s side, no player has more on the line than Andy Murray. After being trounced... 

England Manager Roy Hodgson Must Use His Exciting Youngsters Wisely

Who partners captain Steven Gerrard in the centre of England’s midfield is the big area of concern for England manager Roy Hodgson as he ponders the final two pieces of the jigsaw for his team to open the World Cup against Italy in Manaus on Saturday. Deciding between Raheem Sterling and Danny Welbeck will be the big topic of debate, and it might be that Roy opts for Sterling’s pace... 

Sebastian Vettel Needs Big Response to Daniel Ricciardo’s Win After Canadian GP

In the week that the 2014 FIFA World Cup begins in Brazil, Australia have gone one-nil up against Germany in the big grudge match. Daniel Ricciardo’s maiden race win in Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix is the first truly meaningful blow in his battle with Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel. The 24-year-old had enjoyed plenty of possession up to that point, coming close with a few chances after... 

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