Maria Sharapova vs. Angelique Kerber: Score and Recap from 2014 Wimbledon

The chaos continued in the Wimbledon women’s draw Tuesday as No. 9 seed Angelique Kerber upset No. 5 seed Maria Sharapova 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-4 in a three-set thriller to advance to the quarterfinals at the All England Club. Sharapova and Kerber’s contrasting styles made for one of the best women’s tennis matches in recent memory. When push came to shove, though, Kerber made fewer mistakes... 

Funny or Die and Bleacher Report Present Presidential Soccer, Starring Tony Hale

If you don’t believe that the USA will beat Belgium in their round-of-16 matchup at the 2014 World Cup, two former U.S. “presidents” say you’re wrong.  Funny or Die and Bleacher Report present Teddy Goalsevelt and Abraham Lincwin (Tony Hale) knocking a soccer ball from Brazil to L.A., chanting the American Outlaws’ “I Believe!”  There’s... 

Ezequiel Lavezzi’s World Cup Photo Accidentally Stars Naked Pablo Zabaleta

Pablo Zabaleta inadvertently photobombed Ezequiel Lavezzi, appearing naked in a picture his Argentina team-mate uploaded to Instagram. The picture of Lavezzi holding up a shirt was swiftly deleted from his timeline when the mistake was picked up, but in this age of social media the photo was screengrabbed and has made the rounds regardless. Zabaleta‘s modesty is just about intact, so no harm... 

What Maria Sharapova’s Loss to Angelique Kerber Means for US Open

Maria Sharapova entered Wimbledon 2014 with a great deal of momentum on her side, but after losing to Angelique Kerber 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 in the round of 16 at Wimbledon, her U.S. Open prospects are up in the air. Sharapova is undoubtedly one of the greatest female tennis players of all time with five career Grand Slam titles to her credit, but she has gone through some trials and tribulations in recent... 

Standing Starts After Safety Car Periods Are a Terrible Idea for Formula 1

Standing starts after a safety car period. Just when we thought Formula One’s production line of “creative” ideas might be running out of steam, it churns out this beauty. And it’s not just an idea. From 2015, it will be a reality. The Sporting Regulations for next year (page 32 onwards, pdf) state that whenever the safety car comes out to slow the field after a major incident... 

Brazil 2014: Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Men Will Have Enough in the Tank for Victory

While the emotional and mental pressures on the host nation are often tantamount to something much more physical, it’s difficult to appreciate just how great that feeling really is. There have been countless column inches written about just how important this tournament is to the Brazilian people, and although their players haven’t fully delivered just yet, they ought to have just enough... 

Roger Federer vs. Tommy Robredo: Score and Recap from 2014 Wimbledon

Roger Federer showcased vintage form once again as he made quick work of Tommy Robredo (6-1, 6-4, 6-4) to reach the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the 12th time. Federer remains one of the best players in the world. Winning on the Grand Slam stage has become an uphill battle, however, with just one title in his last 17 attempts. That said, Wimbledon is still the major tournament where he’s the... 

Is Justin Rose’s Win at Congressional a Sign of Bigger Things to Come in 2014?

Evidence is beginning to accumulate to suggest that Justin Rose might well be the next power player in professional golf. With all due respect to Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods (at this point) and superstar-in-waiting Jordan Spieth, Rose made another big statement with his victory in the Quicken Loans National last weekend at Congressional Country Club. What does that mean for the... 

Mike Tyson Rallies USMNT with Pep Talk Before Belgium World Cup Clash

Anyone playing a World Cup last-16 clash is going to be pretty pumped for it. But on the off chance the USMNT aren’t ready for Belgium later on Tuesday, Mike Tyson has put together a video pep talk. When Iron Mike tells you to do something, you just listen and do it. “Now everyone thinks they are going to walk all over us,” Tyson starts, “especially the Belgians, right…well,... 

Analysing Mesut Ozil, Germany and Arsenal’s Underperforming World Cup Star

Although Germany continued their march toward World Cup success on Monday with a 2-1 win over Algeria, it was the type of victory that felt almost like defeat through the manner of the performance.  Joachim Low’s side spent much of the game as the second best team on the park, as plucky Algeria defied the odds and pushed the German side all the way to extra time; an enjoyable game for neutrals... 

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