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Daniel Ricciardo kept his head while many around him were losing theirs to win the Formula One 2014 Hungarian Grand Prix. It was the second win of what is turning out to be an exceptional debut season with Red Bull. But it was far from a straightforward victory. Multiple factors combined to hand Ricciardo the chance to win, and he seized the opportunity with both hands. Here, we examine those seven...
Published: July 30, 2014
Just over five months since returning to the court from a back injury, Rafael Nadal has reportedly been sidelined by a wrist injury. He will apparently pull out of both the Canada and Cincinnati Masters tournaments. Ben Rothenberg of The New York Times broke the news on Nadal: Rothenberg later reported the exact injury: Nadal has been riddled with injuries throughout his stellar career...
Published: July 30, 2014
Formerly known as the Reno-Tahoe Open, the Barracuda Championship offers those not taking part in the elite, exclusive WGC-Bridgestone Invitational a chance to gain ground in the race for the FedEx Cup playoffs. What makes this event unique is the modified Stableford scoring format, which rewards actual points for lower scores and subtracts points for bogeys or worse. Montreux Golf and Country Club...
Published: July 30, 2014
Fans seeking high-quality golf to tide them over until the season’s final major and the FedEx Cup playoffs need look no further than the 2014 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Tiger Woods is the defending champion for one, and Rory McIlroy just capped off his third major title at The Open Championship. There is also no 36-hole cut at this tournament, guaranteeing that all players in the elite field...
Published: July 30, 2014
The high altitude in parts of South Africa has always been known to help with long-range efforts at goal, but this takes the biscuit from Cheetahs under–19 player Gerrie Labuschagne. The wing launched a kick at the posts from 80 metres, as reported by ESPNScrum, and it sailed over the crossbar at the other end, much to the delight of his on-looking teammates. There have been plenty of long–range...
Published: July 30, 2014
Since its introduction to the Commonwealth Games in 1998, Sevens has played a key role in each of the Games it has featured in. Crowds have packed the stadium and the action has been fast and furious, bringing a new dimension to the list of established events. The success of Sevens as a Commonwealth Games sport has helped it gain Olympic status for 2016 when it will make its debut in Rio. It sets the...
Published: July 30, 2014
Summer is heating up, which means it is time for Andy Murray to get into championship form. After a year of back troubles, surgery and comeback, the Scottish star’s eyes will light up when he sees Canada, Cincinnati and New York on the itinerary. This is Murray time. The North American hard courts tour is an important time for Murray, and perhaps another career crossroads that could point him...
Published: July 30, 2014
Thirty-five years ago this month, Gilles Villeneuve and Rene Arnoux produced one of the greatest moments in Formula One history. During the French Grand Prix at Dijon, they fought an epic, all-out, wheel-to-wheel battle over the final laps of the race—for second place. In the words of Ricky Bobby‘s father, “If you ain’t first, you’re last,” and rarely has a second-place...
Published: July 30, 2014
Professional golf has been played in Akron, Ohio, for 60 years, and it returns to Firestone Country Club this week for the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. It’s always a highlight on the PGA Tour and figures to be so again this weekend. The top 50 players in the world will play the South Course, and there are some interesting storylines as the first round approaches. Can Tiger...
Published: July 29, 2014
Hector Herrera’s brilliant performance at the 2014 World Cup put him on the radar of several clubs. But, would he leave Porto? Could he be a good fit for Arsenal‘s midfield? The Gunners have been linked with Sami Khedira for weeks, and now La Sexta (via Ben Burrows from the Mirror) has added fuel to the fire by reporting that the Germany international seeks €9 million per year to...