10 Big-Name Players Who Could Retire from International Rugby in 2015

Rugby fans around the world are anxiously awaiting this year’s World Cup, but with the arrival of such a landmark also comes the inevitable retirement of certain international veterans. The temptation to prolong one’s international career for as long as possible is a dilemma that afflicts every professional, but knowing when to call it a day can also be a finely cut choice in itself. Whether... 

Predicting Miguel Herrera’s Mexico XI for Opening Game of 2015 Gold Cup

Mexico are six months away from making their debut in the 2015 Gold Cup. However, Miguel Herrera needs to start figuring out his starting XI. El Tri are seeded in Group C and will know their rivals later this year. It’s a key competition for Herrera and his players. If they win, then they’ll face the United States in a playoff to determine CONCACAF’s representative in the 2017 Confederations... 

Australian Open 2015: Predictions and Tournament Preview

It’s hard to believe, but at long last, it’s time for the first major tennis tournament of the year, the Australian Open. The qualifying rounds begin on January 14, with first-round action kicking off on January 19.  After a lengthy offseason that lasted multiple weeks, the tennis community is ready to gather back together on the blue courts of Melbourne to see which players will be... 

Predicting the Biggest Surprises on the PGA Tour in 2015

There’s something inherently oxymoronic about predicting surprises, but we’re going to do it anyway. Will any of 2015’s unexpected events rival the emergence of Fowler the Major Contender? Rickie Fowler’s top-five finishes in all four majors were collectively one of the the biggest surprises on the PGA Tour last season.  Fowler did everything but win one of golf’s... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: David Coulthard, Lewis Hamilton and More

David Coulthard has added his name to the list of Formula One observers to criticise the new FIA Super Licence points system. The former Williams, McLaren and Red Bull driver feels the new criteria, while sensible in principle, are too rigid and a bit of leeway should be introduced for exceptional talents without the required points. In other news, Hermann Tilke expects fans to react positively when... 

Predicting the Argentina Team for the First Match of the 2015 Copa America

Argentina coach Gerardo Martino has no time to waste in his new role. Less than 12 months after succeeding World Cup finalist Alejandro Sabella, the former Newell’s Old Boys and Barcelona trainer will try to go one step further. The Copa America, which kicks off in Chile this June, already looms large.  El Tata, of course, has the luxury of a talented, settled squad. The core of the team... 

Australian Lands Golf’s 1st Underwater Hole-in-1 Ever

The guys from How Ridiculous, a group of trick-shot specialists, claim this is a first, and we’ve certainly never seen anything like it.  They created a special par-one golf course with the pin resting on the ocean floor, 2.5 meters down.  Brett Stanford was the man tasked with taking the shot, and his friends were there with underwater cameras to show him nailing it.  OK,... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of Jan. 9-11

The year’s first phase of domestic action signed off to make way for the finale of the European pool stages next weekend. In England, the leaders stumbled while the race for the playoff intensified with a win for Harlequins. Meanwhile, Sam Burgess opened his account. In the Pro 12, the Ospreys recovered from defeat to the Scarlets to regain top spot with victory over the Dragons, while Munster... 

Has Jefferson Thrown Away His Brazil Future by Remaining with Botafogo?

The kick-off to the Brazilian season is just around the corner but don’t expect any fireworks just yet. As the country endures the searing summer heat, the sterile, tedious and hopelessly out-of-date state championships are on the verge of their annual contest, the sporting equivalent of dragging out a once favoured relic to wave to the crowd, but whose captivating beauty has since been ravaged... 

Why Javier Aquino Is the Mexico Player with Most to Prove Heading into 2015

Javier Aquino had a rough 2014. Not only he arrived in Rayo Vallecano on a one-season loan, he barely made Mexico World Cup team and missed several key friendlies. Aquino seemed to be one of the most promising Mexicans between 2011 and 2012. Back then he appeared regularly with Cruz Azul, which ultimately landed him a spot in El Tri‘s U23 squad. In less than a year, the winger won the Pan American... 

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