World Cup 2014: 3 Reasons Cesare Prandelli Was Justified in Axing Giuseppe Rossi

Last week, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli announced his 23-man World Cup squad—with Fiorentina striker Giuseppe Rossi controversially excluded. The 27-year-old missed four months after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in January—his second injury to the same area and fourth overall in the last six years. Yet he made the 30-man provisional squad and played 71 minutes against the Republic... 

Nike Uses Clay from Roland Garros to Create Sculpture of Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal won his ninth French Open title on Sunday, living up to his name as the “King of Clay.” Well, it’s only fitting that the “King of Clay” also be made out of clay. According to Nadal’s Twitter account, Nike created a sculpture of the tennis icon using the surface he’s been so dominant on — the clay from Roland Garros. [Rafael Nadal,... 

Celebrities Get Behind USMNT’s ‘I Believe’ Cry in ESPN World Cup Promotion

Leading up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the United States men’s national team have gradually adopted a simple rallying cry—”I Believe.”  In early April, ESPN released their first promo around the song that’s typically heard in the stands at USMNT matches. Now a bevy of celebrities have joined in on the popular chant, with Jon Hamm, Cam Newton, Ice Cube,... 

US Open Golf 2014: Latest Expectations for Golf’s Top Favorites and Sleepers

The 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst promises to present one of the toughest major challenges in recent history.  The last time the event was held at the North Carolina course in 2005, Michael Campbell prevailed through difficult conditions and a late charge from Tiger Woods to win at even par. With no clear-cut favorites in the field for the 2014 rendition, the year’s second major is truly anyone’s... 

Predicting Each of Ecuador’s World Cup Group Stage Matches

Ecuador enter just their third-ever World Cup journey, hopeful of duplicating 2006’s group-stage success. While that run ended in the Round of 16 against England, it was a solid step forward for a national side far less decorated than some of its continental neighbors. They failed to return to the world stage in 2010, finishing sixth in the CONMEBOL qualification table. But with no Brazil to... 

US Open Favorites 2014: Updated Vegas Odds for Elite Talent

The 2014 U.S. Open makes a grand return to Pinehurst Resort in the Sandhills of North Carolina. The event will play out on the famed No. 2 course for the first time since 2005, and the course will feature a new look for the tournament’s participants this time around. According to ESPN.com’s Farrell Evans, the famous course has been restored to more closely resemble the original vision of... 

US Open Odds 2014: Breaking Down Best and Worst Selections in Pinehurst Field

The 2014 U.S. Open will be a unique challenge for the 156 qualifiers set to compete this year. The famous course at Pinehurst Resort in the Sandhills of North Carolina has undergone some changes in recent years, compounding the excitement surrounding this momentous golf tournament. The course face-lift at Pinehurst Resort won’t deter the oddsmakers from having their say regarding which... 

US Open Golf 2014: Notable Sleepers with Favorable Vegas Betting Odds

Up-and-coming golfers couldn’t have picked a better major to make a name for themselves in than the 2014 U.S. Open. With Tiger Woods out, the spotlight will have a chance to shine on someone else, especially the winner. Post-U.S. Open storylines won’t center on Woods’ loss for once, but rather whoever won. Here are a few of those up-and-coming golfers to watch out for. All odds are... 

European Rugby Champions Cup 2014 Draw: Pools Released for Inaugural Tournament

The group stages have been drawn for the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup, and there are some tantalising ties in prospect in the opening pool stage. Saracens—who lost the Heineken Cup final and the Aviva Premiership final last month—have seen their recent bad luck continue, as they’ve been handed a perilously difficult draw. Mark McCall’s team will have to best Munster,... 

Talk of Spain’s Demise Is Extremely Premature

Mark Twain once wrote “the report of my death was an exaggeration.” Spanish football can claim the same. The realities are there for all to see. This may well be an ageing side, and the likes of Xavi Hernandez and Xabi Alonso are almost certainly going to—at least internationally—call it a day after this World Cup. Perhaps Daniel Carvajal, the young Real Madrid defender, could... 

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