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The 2014 calendar may be behind us, but the celebration of yet another great year in the rugby world hasn’t yet ceased, a year that was full to the brim with world-class tries. Between the southern and northern hemispheres, fans witnessed the elite go at it once again in both club and international competitions, with thousands of scores to choose from in order to compile this list. We’ve...
Published: January 3, 2015
Top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic was forced to withdraw from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final due to a fever. Reem Abulleil of Sport 360 passed along comments from the Serbian star, who said he just wasn’t feeling strong enough to play: As a result, Andy Murray takes home the Abu Dhabi title. Ultimately, it doesn’t seem like any type of significant setback for Djokovic....
Published: January 3, 2015
Nico Rosberg had a good crack at winning the Formula One title in 2014, but his best wasn’t quite good enough to topple Lewis Hamilton. The gulf in class between the Mercedes, despite a championship battle of twists and turns, was clear in the end, with Rosberg winning just five races in contrast to Hamilton’s tally of 11. With the British driver now a two-time title winner, and favourite...
Published: January 2, 2015
Nothing provokes debate like a player of the year list, perhaps except the choice of the man at the top of any such compilation. Except when that man is Brodie Retallick and when he has had a year like the one just passed. Unlike the anointment of his coach Steve Hansen as coach of the year, it is just about impossible to quibble with the naming of the young New Zealand second row as the best player...
Published: January 2, 2015
The English Premier League’s holiday schedule is arguably the best part of the season. The glut of fixtures over the festive period is great for fans, who can watch up to 30 matches in seven days. However, it could be one of the reasons for the England national team’s underachievement in international tournaments. Three games over the course of a week is torturous for any club. It leads...
Published: January 2, 2015
The Formula One in-season engine development freeze is no more—at least for the 2014 engine manufacturers: Ferrari, Renault and Mercedes. Autosport‘s Jonathan Noble is reporting that the FIA, the sport’s governing body, has agreed that a loophole in the wording of the regulations means engine suppliers will be allowed to continue development of their engines throughout...
Published: January 2, 2015
Miguel Herrera proved to be the right man for the job when Mexico were in their worst scenario since 1982. After one year, El Piojo has two tough competitions ahead; can he keep the momentum going? He can, actually. But different from what happened in 2013, he has had more time to put together a strong team. Herrera has tried several players in a bid to find the right balance. El Piojo has also assessed...
Published: January 2, 2015
A new year and a new start. For Brazil and the Selecao, that sentiment is particularly poignant as Dunga continues his rebuilding mission. The ultimate goal is of course the World Cup. The five-time champions have not appeared in a final since winning the competition in 2002. That said, there are targets to be hit prior to Russia 2018, the Rio 2016 Olympic Games being a particular highlight as a competition...
Published: January 2, 2015
Fernando Alonso could be set to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2016. The German outfit’s team principal, Toto Wolff, has publicly named the Spaniard as his first-choice back-up should Hamilton decide to leave. Valtteri Bottas is also mentioned as an option. Alonso’s new McLaren team-mate has also been in the news, but for a very different reason. Jenson Button and Jessica Michibata...
Published: January 2, 2015
The 2015 tennis season is underway and a few top players begin this year with a better image than they started with in 2014. These players, all ranked in the Top 20, have revamped their reputation. Heading into the new season, they hope to build upon the momentum they generated last year. Unlike players like Marin Cilic, who had one breakout tournament, these players have transformed their...