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Brr! Anything to distract yourself from those Ukrainian winters. The frankly ridiculous footage above comes from an exhibition match between FC Enerhiya Nova Kakhovka and FC Olimpik Donetsk. During the match, Enerhiya defender Oleh Makarov appeared to answer his phone and have a conversation before carrying on as if nothing had happened. This wasn’t some pub game, either. Sure,...
Published: January 21, 2015
Since 2008, the venue of the German Grand Prix has alternated between Hockenheim and the Nurburgring. Both tracks are a shadow of their former selves, yet they never had trouble drawing fans during the Michael Schumacher years. In fact, in 1995, 1996 and from 1999 to 2006, there were two German races each season. Hockenheim hosted the German Grand Prix, while the Nurburgring held the European Grand...
Published: January 21, 2015
The 2015 Formula One field is one of the best in recent decades. Five world champions, nine race winners and a clutch of sparkling young talents means no fewer than six teams can boast a quality, two-driver lineup. But which team has the best pairing? Is it Mercedes, home to double world champion Lewis Hamilton and eight-time race winner Nico Rosberg? Or can Ferrari, whose drivers have five world titles...
Published: January 21, 2015
The Humana Challenge may not register on the radar of many casual golf fans, but the 2015 version absolutely should. Seven of the top 25 players in the world rankings will tee it up in La Quinta, California, including the defending champion. Here is a look at the essential information for the early-season tournament. 2015 Humana Challenge Dates: Thursday, Jan. 22 – Sunday, Jan. 25 Where:...
Published: January 21, 2015
Each and every year, we see a host of in-form Six Nations stars live up to our expectations and disappoint in equal measure, but it’s always those more unassuming stars who surprise us most. With a particular focus on the younger, less experienced talent, we’ve picked out a sample of names to keep an eye on throughout this year’s tournament. The list isn’t exclusive to up-and-coming...
Published: January 21, 2015
Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter have been recalled by England for the Six Nations opener against Wales, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed after announcing the training squad. Head coach Stuart Lancaster is without the injured Ben Morgan and Ben Foden for the tournament, with Chris Robshaw captain. Sale fly-half Cipriani has not started a game for England at No.10 since 2008, per Alex Spink...
Published: January 20, 2015
Day 3 will see some of the favourites for the 2015 Australian Open crown take to the court for their second-round matchups, as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep will look to build on impressive wins in the opening round. The foursome didn’t drop a single set on Monday, and all put in strong performances, underlining their title credentials. With plenty of top seeds...
Published: January 20, 2015
The PGA Tour welcomes 24 rookies to its ranks for the 2014-2015 season. One rookie (Nick Taylor) has already won this season. With the strength of the class, another rookie winner can’t be far behind. Who has the best shot at succeeding last year’s ROY, Chesson Hadley? Before examining that question, it’s important to note how the PGA Tour defines a rookie: A player’s...
Published: January 20, 2015
Andy Murray should have no problem handling the pro-Aussie crowd when he faces local Marinko Matosevic in the second round of the 2015 Australian Open. That’s because Murray’s ears must be burning from the noise coming from all the haters, doubters, detractors and naysayers. The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam and major test of the season, presents players with a chance to set...
Published: January 20, 2015
Maria Sharapova carried her good form into the Australian Open with a first round-win over Petra Martic, and it is this form that will see the Russian win her second Open in Melbourne. Round 1 of the Open produced plenty of shocks as eight of the women’s seeds were knocked out, including fifth-seed Ana Ivanovic. Sharapova ensured she was not amongst the casualties with a 6-4, 6-1 win, easing...