Dirk Kuyt Gets Head Stapled After Nasty Cut, Carries on Playing

Netherlands veteran Dirk Kuyt has been a valuable utility man for Louis van Gaal during this World Cup, and even in the third/fourth-place play-off showed exactly why. Kuyt sustained a nasty cut in a challenge late in the first half, which was bleeding heavily.  Dirk Kuyt doesn’t need anesthesia. Staple away! #BRAvNED pic.twitter.com/9sl1TcE4f3 — Soccer Gods (@soccergods) July 12,... 

German Paper’s Front Page Gets World Cup Fever with Brilliant Scrabble Tiles

The Berliner Morgenpost will hit shops in the German capital tomorrow on the morning of the 2014 World Cup final with a brilliant Scrabble-themed front page. There are no hype pictures of the players, no image of the World Cup trophy—just Scrabble tiles. But with the players’ names written horizontally on a grass backdrop, the tiles downwards spell “Weltmeister”—”World... 

Thiago Silva Escapes Red Card After Giving Away Early Penalty to Arjen Robben

Brazil’s response to the 7-1 defeat at the hands of Germany got off to a dreadful start after Thiago Silva gave away a penalty against Arjen Robben in the World Cup third/fourth-place play-off. Robin van Persie converted the spot kick in the third minute, but the biggest surprise was that Silva escaped the red card:   Robin van Persie opens the scoring from 12-yards after a Thiago Silva... 

Tiger Woods Faces Pressure in Return to Major with Personal British Open Feed

On Thursday, Tiger Woods makes his highly anticipated return to Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, as he’s set to make his first start of the year in a major. The last time Woods won an Open Championship was in 2006 at Royal Liverpool, but this year comes with a new challenge. Woods will be under a heavy amount of pressure due to his personal British Open feed on ESPN3. USA Today tweeted... 

Women’s British Open 2014: Day 3 LPGA Leaderboard Scores, Analysis, Highlights

There was a dramatic shift at the top of the leaderboard during the third round of the 2013 Women’s British Open. Mo Martin’s lead evaporated in a hurry, opening the door for a dramatic Sunday at Royal Birkdale.  Martin was a surprise leader after the second round, playing two efficient rounds at 69 to go into the weekend at six-under par. It made for a good story, but one that was... 

Sergio Romero and the 5 Surprises of Argentina’s World Cup Campaign

The Argentine capital of Buenos Aires, and cities across the country, were invaded by crowds on Wednesday following a gruelling penalty shoot-out win against the Netherlands. That win meant that the two-time winners would be returning to the World Cup final against Germany, the first time in 24 years they will take part in the tournament’s decider.  The Albiceleste were always posted as... 

Miguel Herrera Signs Extension with Mexico: Latest Details and Analysis

Mexico national team manager Miguel Herrera, who became a global sensation during the 2014 World Cup, has reportedly agreed to a contract extension through 2018 with El Tri. Craig Hope of the Daily Mail reports the new deal will cover the next World Cup cycle, which Mexico hope will be less stressful than the last. He also passed along comments from association president Justino Compean about the decision: We’re... 

Hatching a Plan for Germany to Stop Lionel Messi in the World Cup Final

Lionel Messi will undoubtedly be at his absolute best on Sunday, when Argentina try to make history by winning the World Cup in the heart of Brazil. All that stands between them and utter humiliation for the host nation are Germany and Joachim Low’s favoured squad.  The European regulars of the competition have been dubbed comfortable favourites ahead of the clash, but nobody expects them... 

Argentina vs. Germany Odds: 5 Reasons Argentina Will Win the World Cup Final

Argentina heads into the World Cup final on the heels of a cautiously played draw with the Netherlands that was decided in a shootout. However, while they are playing in Brazil with a measure of home-field advantage and boast the world’s best player, they are the betting underdog facing Germany, who dismantled host Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals. Argentina is a significant underdog in the... 

Germany vs. Argentina Betting: 5 Reasons Germans Will Take Home the Trophy

Germany crushed Brazil in the semifinals 7-1 and they come into this final full of confidence but not over-confident. They have looked great all over the pitch in the knockout-stage matches and they are the World Cup betting favorite in this finals. Sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark had Germany at nearly even odds with Argentina posted at 5-2 and a draw line (after regulation time) of 9-4. Here are... 

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