Ranking the Top 10 Leagues by World Cup Performance

When the 2014 World Cup All Star team was announced, it was not surprising that the Bundesliga claimed more than half of the 11 spots on offer. Second—the only other division with more than one spot—was France’s Ligue 1 with two. Then came England’s Premier League, Portugal’s Primeira Liga and the Netherlands’ Eredivisie. Spain—widely regarded as one of the... 

Germany Becomes 1st European Team to Win World Cup in Americas

With Sunday’s 1-0 defeat of Argentina in the World Cup final, Germany became the first-ever European team to win a World Cup title in the Americas, per ESPN Stats & Info. Nine of the 10 Cups held in Europe have been won by European sides, while each of the seven tournaments held in the western hemisphere had featured a South American winner, until Germany broke the streak on chance No. 8. Brazil... 

British Open Odds 2014: Examining Best and Worst Selections in Royal Liverpool

Even though it never went away, the PGA Tour steps back into the spotlight with the 2014 British Open starting on Thursday from Royal Liverpool Golf Club. It’s a deep, loaded field led by the unofficial return of Tiger Woods and defending champion Phil Mickelson.  Even though Tiger technically came back three weeks ago at the Quicken Loans National, everyone knew that was a way for him to... 

Germany’s Sami Khedira 10th to Win World Cup and European Cup in Same Year

When Germany triumphed 1-0 over Argentina on Sunday, German midfielder Sami Khedira became just the 10th player in footballing history to win the World Cup and European Cup in the same year, per ESPN’s Paul Carr. Khedira, a rumored transfer target of both Chelsea and Arsenal this summer, started for Real Madrid on May 24 in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final, which ended with a 4-1 extra-time... 

The Biggest Concern for Golf’s Top Stars at the 2014 British Open

With the 154th Open Championship beginning Thursday, the golf world’s brightest stars are playing practice rounds and familiarizing themselves with Royal Liverpool as it presents itself this year.  Tiger Woods and his supporting cast all have worries as their opening-round tee times approach.  For some, those concerns are serious. For others, there’s really nothing to worry about.  What... 

Germany Becomes 3rd Country to Win World Cup at Least 4 Times

With Sunday’s 1-0 extra-time defeat of Argentina in the World Cup final, Germany joined Italy and Brazil as the only four-time winners of the tournament, per ESPN FC. Brazil, of course, have won a record five times, most recently at the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan. Italy are even with Germany on four World Cup titles, having most recently triumphed at the 2006 tournament in Germany. Had... 

20 Players Whose Transfer Value Dropped on World Cup Performance

Imagine if the David Luiz transfer had been conducted after the World Cup rather than before. In early June, the £50 million paid to Chelsea by Paris Saint-Germain was still an eyebrow-raiser, but by the time Brazil had lost to the Netherlands in the third-place play-off it seemed nothing short of outrageous. Hindsight, huh? Thankfully, a good many clubs will have waited until after the tournament... 

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

Just two days remain before the 2014 British Open, the third major of the golf season, officially gets underway. Royal Liverpool will be the setting for some of the top players in the sport to duke it out on the big stage. While names like Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott will all attract some attention, one man will be the focal point at Hoylake. Tiger Woods is making his return to a major... 

Assessing Jules Bianchi as a Replacement for Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari in 2015

Jules Bianchi is a man on the move. After a poor start to the year, his performances in the second half of the season to date have seen him reestablish himself as a leading contender for a move up the grid in 2015. He scored his first F1 points in Monaco and, in tricky conditions at the British Grand Prix, qualified his Marussia in a fine 12th. The Ferrari Driver Academy member also tested for the... 

Tiger Woods Buzz Is Back in Full Force Despite Doubts at 2014 British Open

HOYLAKE, England — Suddenly, golf is more than a four-letter word. It’s an attraction, a mystery, a sport so significant ESPN is providing live coverage on its website of every shot hit by the man who’s the cause of it all: Tiger Woods. Tiger in the Open Championship—in a major for the first time this year—being held on the course, Royal Liverpool, where he won in... 

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