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Ferrari set the pace in Jerez, but will they still be on top when the second 2015 Formula One preseason test gets underway at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Thursday? The Scuderia’s rapid start raised more than the odd eyebrow. Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel both put in laps a second quicker than the best time set by 2014’s dominant team, Mercedes. But the defending constructors’...
Published: February 15, 2015
Eighteen years ago, the Spice Girls joined Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard onstage at the Alexandra Palace in London to launch McLaren’s MP4-12 car. The British pop singers had recently released their smash-hit album Spice and were one of the biggest bands in the world. No doubt it was not a cheap night for McLaren. In the last few years, though, as teams have tightened their belts, live...
Published: February 15, 2015
With the latest United States men’s national team camp in the rear-view mirror, the focus has shifted to who will be selected for the friendlies against Denmark and Switzerland. The Yanks don’t face Denmark in Aarhus until March 25, but plenty of players are making sure their names are known well ahead of the roster selection deadline. The majority of the exciting action produced...
Published: February 15, 2015
Scotland and Wales are both looking for their first 2015 Six Nations win going into Sunday’s clash at Murrayfield, but while both teams lost their opening matches against France and England, respectively, the hosts should have the momentum when they take to the pitch at 3 p.m. GMT. Wales gave up a lead against a banged-up English squad most observers expected to struggle out of the gate, while...
Published: February 14, 2015
England took the Six Nations summit as their own on Saturday thanks to a 47-17 demolition of Italy, impressing upon their return to Twickenham and boosting their title chances in a big way. Italy initially put up a fight in London but ultimately crumbled under the weight of their tormentors, conceding 32 points in the second period to eradicate the positives shown by their quick start. However, Jacques...
Published: February 14, 2015
England’s 47-17 mauling of Italy on Saturday paved the path for Stuart Lancaster’s side to take their place atop the Six Nations standings, with Ireland settling for second after… A brace of scores from Jonathan Joseph spurred England on to a six-try victory that’s likely to play a big hand in deciding which team is crowned 2015 Six Nations champions. Wales travel to Murrayfield...
Published: February 14, 2015
Ireland maintained a 100 percent winning record at this year’s Six Nations with an 18-11 victory against France on Saturday, keeping alive their hopes of winning back-to-back titles. French lock Romain Taofifenua scored the only try of the game 10 minutes from full time, but Ireland managed to kick their way to a narrow win and seal a second victory of the competition, per BBC ScrumV: Coming...
Published: February 14, 2015
England once again left their best rugby until the second half in claiming a 47-17 trouncing of Italy on Saturday, shooting Stuart Lancaster’s side to the summit of the Six Nations standings. The Twickenham hosts went in at the break with a 15-5 lead but really turned up the intensity after the break, as Jonathan Joseph brought his try tally in the tournament up to three in two games. England...
Published: February 14, 2015
Aren’t nice guys supposed to finish last? Clearly that message didn’t get through to Daniel Ricciardo in 2014, as the Australian, previously regarded as just another driver in just another team in his days with Scuderia Toro Rosso, emerged as one of the stars of Formula One. In his debut season with Red Bull Racing, the four-time constructors’ champions, Ricciardo exceeded all expectations. From...
Published: February 14, 2015
Beers at football stadiums can be expensive; in England, you are not even allowed to have a view of the pitch while drinking one. So while we, of course, would never condone it, we can see the logic in trying to sneak a few into a football match. But 24 beers? Good luck with that. One fan in Turkey tried to pull off the impossible mission, but unsurprisingly, he came up short. As...