Argentina vs New Zealand: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape Rugby Championship Clash

New Zealand can all but secure the Rugby Championship title with victory in La Plata on Saturday. They travel to Argentina with a few injuries and one notable suspension per the New Zealand Herald, but face a battle-weary Pumas side, who really got the thin end of the wedge in terms of this tournament’s schedule. Daniel Hourcade’s men have racked up a punishing amount of air miles so far... 

Mexico Coach Miguel Herrera Right to Omit Atletico Striker Raul Jimenez

Miguel Herrera is ready to face Honduras and Panama in October. Although he capped three European-based footballers, he chose (wisely) to respect Raul Jimenez’s decision to be left out, as reported by MedioTiempo.com (link in Spanish). Herrera and Jimenez go back a long way. The flamboyant manager gave him a lot of confidence when he was in charge of America, which allowed... 

Caroline Wozniacki Forgot Her $1.45 Million Check at US Open

Caroline Wozniacki revived her career this season, with the highlight being a runner-up performance to Serena Williams at the U.S. Open, her first Grand Slam final appearance since 2009. The placement offers a variety of perks, including financial gains in the form of a $1.45 million check, which she proceeded to leave behind at Flushing Meadows.     After the swift 6-3, 6-3 defeat,... 

Singapore Grand Prix: Who Gained and Lost from Their Safety Car Pit Strategy?

It was inevitable. Each of the first six Singapore grands prix featured at least one safety car period. The seventh, last Sunday, was no exception. When a safety car is deployed in Formula One, there is usually a rush to the pits, as a stop while travelling at the reduced speed of the safety car does not cost nearly as much time as it would at race speed. However, what if you have just made a stop... 

Imagining the 2015 Formula 1 Grid If 3-Car Teams Are Introduced

The prospect of three-car teams in Formula One hit the headlines again in Singapore. Bernie Ecclestone told The Guardian that plans were already in place for the switch if three of the current teams dropped out. He was responding to rumours which kicked into gear after former Williams CEO Adam Parr claimed on Twitter that the sport was heading in that direction. This is the last year of F1 as we know... 

South Africa v Australia: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape Rugby Championship Clash

The battle to depose New Zealand from their perch atop the Rugby Championship standings will undergo radical change on Saturday, where South Africa play host to Australia at Newlands. Coming into the fixture, each side sit level on 10 points apiece and promise to be pulled apart before the final weekend’s climax, in which all matters will be decided. That being said, for either team to retain... 

Javier Hernandez Return Will Be a Major Boost for Mexico

Less than a month after Mexico coach Miguel Herrera left Javier Hernandez out of the squad that faced Chile and Bolivia, he has decided to call him back, and the timing couldn’t be better. Hernandez switched teams recently, something Herrera suggested even before Real Madrid was in the picture, as Sky Sports’ Paulo Freitas reported in May: “In the case of ‘Chicharito’,... 

Rory McIlroy’s Conflict with Graeme McDowell Will Hinder European Ryder Cup Team

Golf‘s most prestigious—and patriotic—match play event is just days away, and the heavily favored European team is suddenly experiencing a bit of dissension in the ranks. Longtime partners Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell were expected by many to team up for the 2014 Ryder Cup, but the way things are looking, that’s unlikely to happen. A conflict began between the two players... 

Ryder Cup 2014: Americans with Most on the Line at Match-Play Event

While the Ryder Cup is a team event, there might be more pressure on individual players than any other event in golf. In a sport where the athletes are usually competing for themselves, there are all of a sudden others counting on each player to carry his weight in the tournament. Even the pairs events can come down to the play of one key competitor. There are 12 Americans attempting to bring... 

Ryder Cup Teams 2014: X-Factors Who Will Shine in Scotland

With one of the most seesaw PGA Tour seasons in recent memory, the stage is set for the 2014 Ryder Cup to pick up where that left off. Even though the European team is the overwhelming favorite to walk away victorious, one bad shot can change everything in golf.  Also making this year’s Ryder Cup fascinating is how little pressure there is on the United States. All of the odds are in Europe’s... 

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