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Second-seeded Rafael Nadal overcame a shaky start to cruise into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 win over Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Kukushkin Saturday. The Spanish superstar looked like he would be in for a battle after dropping a first-set tiebreak, but he was able to turn the match into a virtual blowout by the end. Wimbledon hasn’t been kind to Nadal recently,...
Published: June 28, 2014
The 2014 World Cup has presented a monumental challenge for all players competing in the heat and humidity of the Brazilian summer. With many matches scheduled in the rainforest, conditions have at times been brutal, especially for those athletes who have grown accustomed to plying their trade in cooler climates during the winter months. The task is about to get much more difficult for many of the...
Published: June 28, 2014
David Beckham and Sir Bobby Charlton are two English football icons, but both were spotted taking in England’s marquee tennis event on Saturday. Charlton and Beckham were both on hand at centre court in the royal box, where they rose to a round of applause from the fans. [Getty/AP Images] Read more Tennis news on BleacherReport.com Read More →
Published: June 28, 2014
Brazil are through to the quarterfinals following penalty shoot-out victory over Chile. Following are ratings and analysis for both sets of players. Half-Time analysis for Brazil Julio Cesar: No chance on Sanchez’ perfectly-placed finish. Dani Alves: Tested Bravo with a vicious shot from distance late in the first half. Thiago Silva: Flicked Neymar’s corner into the path of David Luiz,...
Published: June 28, 2014
The 2014 World Cup is over—well, for England, that is. While the likes of Brazil, Argentina, Holland, Germany and France are still going strong in South America, the Three Lions are at home licking their wounds, assessing the damage after a disappointing tournament. England left Brazil this week without a win to their name, losing 2-1 to Italy and Uruguay before bowing out with a goalless draw...
Published: June 28, 2014
It’s funny how football has a knack of making the unimaginable come true. In that short period of time between the end of the season and the start of the World Cup, when fans were speculating and critics were writing their previews, there wasn’t a soul who expected the Netherlands to demolish Spain, brush aside Australia and Chile and score a total of 10 goals. But it happened, and looking...
Published: June 28, 2014
The group of death has been conquered and now the USMNT are set to do battle with Belgium on Tuesday as the Americans look to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Many expected Belgium to be a dark horse in this tournament, but the U.S. side has no reason to fear their European opponents. While it is true that Belgium won all three games in their group to top the table, they have yet to find their best...
Published: June 28, 2014
Just five days through the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, the action is already shaping up to be memorable with top title contenders in action on Saturday and beyond. With everything from Li Na‘s untimely early exit to Novak Djokovic’s playing through injury, action has not disappointed thus far at the All England Club. But with a few more enticing matches on the slate for Day 6, anything...
Published: June 28, 2014
The third round is underway at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, and it continues into Saturday with many of the top players on the planet taking to the grass courts of the All England Club with everything on the line. While we haven’t seen the early turmoil for elite contenders like there was in Roland Garros at the French Open, some notable players like No. 2 seed women’s contender Li...
Published: June 28, 2014
There’s just something about Wimbledon that feels like summer, like the sound of a baseball cracking against a mitt or the taste of lemonade. It’s those baselines worn and weathered, the all-white attire, the legendary matches of the past. While the epic contests and memorable matchups will likely be saved for later in the tournament, there was still plenty worth discussing on Day...