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Most of the marquee names are still standing as the 2014 US Open nears its first weekend. Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams are among the notable players in action Friday looking to keep their title hopes alive at the season’s final major. The tournament hasn’t needed a bunch of huge upsets to remain entertaining. Some of the top players have been seriously tested in their...
Published: August 29, 2014
Friday’s action in Flushing Meadows, New York, will have tennis fans ready for the battles at the 2014 U.S. Open, and the matchups will be highlighted by appearances from top stars Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova. Day 5 will have high expectations after a wild start to the final Grand Slam tournament of the season, but with big names adorning the schedule and making the on-court action must-watch...
Published: August 29, 2014
The 2014 U.S. Open hasn’t featured a ton of shocking upsets in the early going. Therefore, Friday’s action is shaping up to be exceptional, with most of pro tennis’ premier stars still intact at the season’s final Grand Slam event. Coverage is available through both television and live stream, with the latter being available to fans through both USOpen.org and WatchESPN. It...
Published: August 29, 2014
Juan Mata and Fernando Torres are the latest victims of the backlash to Spain’s dreadful group-stage exit at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The pair have been dropped from the latest national squad, for a friendly against France and a Euro 2016 qualifier against Macedonia, as manager Vicente del Bosque freshens up his ranks: The news will be a painful blow for both players. However, it’s hardly...
Published: August 29, 2014
The sun continues to smile upon Flushing Meadows heading into Day 5 of the 2014 U.S. Open. A marquee card led by Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova will hit the hard courts in New York on Friday in hopes of capturing the season’s final Grand Slam crown. With an injured wrist sidelining reigning champion Rafael Nadal, the field is open for Federer to secure his first U.S. Open victory since 2006,...
Published: August 29, 2014
Marussia and Caterham are Formula One’s “new teams.” Despite both now being well-established, they retain this title because neither has managed to make the transition from new-on-the-block backmarker to midfield runner. Force India managed it in a season-and-a-half, and Toro Rosso went from Minardi to regular points-scorers in two. But Marussia and Caterham started out last, and...
Published: August 29, 2014
We are exactly one week from Dunga’s second coming as Brazil coach. On Friday, September 5, the Selecao take to the field for their first real test since the blitz at the Mineirao which saw their World Cup dreams go up in smoke. Against Colombia, at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, the rebuilding process begins in earnest. Here, Bleacher Report takes a look at the side the new boss is likely to...
Published: August 29, 2014
From Wesley Sneijder to Edgar Davids and Willem van Hanegem; throughout time, the Netherlands have had some fantastic midfield maestros in their squads. Here, we look at the 10 greatest to wear the Oranje shirt. It won’t just be the attacking midfielders who will be praised, defensive midfield counterparts will receive attention as well. No defenders, no attackers. Just pure midfield madness. Begin...
Published: August 29, 2014
Lewis Hamilton‘s Mercedes future may be in doubt after the Mercedes implosion at Spa. Talks about a contract extension had previously been ongoing, but are now on hold. Officially it’s to ensure there are no distractions during the title run-in, but has one fallen out of love with the other? Elsewhere in the driver market, McLaren are expecting answers soon from two of their targets, Jenson...
Published: August 29, 2014
Serena Williams appeared to be the biggest beneficiary of the upsets that took place on Thursday in her quarter of the draw at the U.S. Open. However, a draw with fewer seeded players presents Williams with a different challenge: the unknown. Recently, it’s been the unknown or unexpected player who has tripped Williams up. The more accomplished the player, the better Williams seems to...