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The Hungaroring outside Budapest will host its 29th Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, an unbroken string stretching back to 1986. While the narrow circuit is not conducive to passing, it has delivered some interesting races and surprising results, including Heikki Kovalainen’s only Formula One victory, Nigel Mansell’s 1989 win from 12th on the grid and a recent string of British domination—six...
Published: July 22, 2014
The answer to the question of what Rickie Fowler must do to get over the hump at the PGA Championship is simple: Don’t miss your tee time in Round 1. That’s not to say Fowler is a lock to win at Valhalla. If anybody gets that tag, it’s Rory McIlroy, who won the British Open last weekend. But Fowler does not need to make many changes to his game. The 25-year-old finished in the...
Published: July 22, 2014
Paul Aguilar may not be a youngster, but he certainly has what it takes to make a difference on the pitch. His experience and commitment set him apart as one of the players European teams should be following. The 28-year-old Mexico international made quite an impression during the 2014 World Cup, where he proved that he is a fast and reliable right-back. Aguilar played as a forward until he was a teenager,...
Published: July 22, 2014
From the moment he was confirmed as Mark Webber’s replacement at Red Bull, the 2014 Formula One season has always been about learning for Daniel Ricciardo. For the driver himself, it’s been about learning on the job, with the challenge of adapting as quickly as possible to the environment of a team that had won the last four drivers’ and constructors’ world championships. As...
Published: July 22, 2014
Since the dawn of professionalism, rugby players have become globetrotting guns for hire, upping sticks to take up contracts in far-flung places. And with the advent of the new-age traveling player came a fluidity of nationality that meant Pacific Islanders could end up wearing the Red Rose and hulking great South Africans could be seen belting out Il Canto degli Italiani during the Six Nations, as...
Published: July 22, 2014
Carlos Dunga is officially returning to coach the Brazilian national team after a previous four-year stint leading up to the 2010 World Cup. He replaces Luiz Felipe Scolari, who watched over a meltdown during the final rounds of this year’s marquee international tournament. Sun Sport Now reports the deal is now done after being rumored in recent days: Dunga took the position in 2006 despite...
Published: July 22, 2014
Away from the limelight, far from multi-million euro glamour transfers occupying headlines worldwide, Niko Kranjcar is plotting the next phase of his career. He’ll only turn 30 next month and yet he seems way past his playing peak. Is there still time for him to revive his career and steer it to an ending his wonderful talent deserves? These days you’ll find Kranjcar training with Dynamo...
Published: July 22, 2014
Rory McIlroy deserves every bit of praise he’s receiving for his 2014 British Open win, but he’s not the only golfer who elevated himself at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Momentum generated from major tournaments can be an invaluable asset. Sure, it’s great to have strong finishes throughout the year, but when a golfer finds himself in or near the top 10 of the British Open, the...
Published: July 22, 2014
On Saturday, after weeks of reported interest from teams abroad, as per MLSsoccer.com’s Greg Seltzer (via Pro Soccer Talk’s Kyle Bonn), it was announced that Sporting Kansas City and United States men’s national team defender Matt Besler had signed a designated player contract with Major League Soccer and would remain in the league for the time being. According to Seltzer, interest...
Published: July 22, 2014
Rory McIlroy won the 2014 British Open with four days of excellent golf, going wire to wire as the tournament leader and finishing with a final score of 17-under. McIlroy wrapped both hands around the Claret Jug after a brilliant tournament that had many observers wondering if they had just witnessed the dawn of a new era in golf. Yahoo Sports’ Jay Busbee certainly seemed to think...