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Despite both picking up victories, neither France nor Ireland were overly impressive in victory on the opening weekend of the 2015 Six Nations. France narrowly beat Scotland 15-8 at the Stade de France without scoring a try, while Ireland were only comfortable late on in a largely laboured 26-3 win over Italy in Rome. The defending champions will have home advantage against France in Dublin at the...
Published: February 13, 2015
England will host Italy at Twickenham on Saturday in the second round of the 2015 Six Nations, high on momentum after their big comeback win over Wales in Round 1. The Azzurri had a good showing against Ireland but still fell well short of winning in Rome, and like England, the Six Nations minnows are struggling with injuries ahead of their trip to London. England will enter the contest as the odds-on...
Published: February 13, 2015
Rafael Marquez is Mexico’s best defender and one of the most prominent footballers that the country has produced. He debuted with Liga MX club Atlas when he was just 17 years old. His toughness and hunger secured him a spot with the national team in 1997, and his performance with El Tri took him all the way to Europe. During his time with Barcelona, Marquez won it all. He also used his experience...
Published: February 13, 2015
The past, present and future of American men’s tennis is on display at the Memphis Open this week. Michael Chang, who arrived in Memphis as coach of Japan’s No. 1 player, Kei Nishikori, represents the glorious past. John Isner, the U.S. No. 1, is seeded second at the tournament. Sam Querrey and Donald Young are also competing. Isner, Querrey and Young are playing testaments to this...
Published: February 13, 2015
While the amateur tournament featuring celebrities and various public figures is always a major draw, there’s also the matter of deciding the professional tournament at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. With a $1,224,000 winning share and 500 FedEx Cup points at stake at the Pebble Beach course in California, you can bet the game’s top players are a bit more interested...
Published: February 12, 2015
Following their win against the odds in Cardiff on the opening night of the 2015 Six Nations, England are once more back amongst the favourites. And there’s been quite a lot of twitter chatter surrounding their chances. But can the analysts be believed? And are the fans biased? For any side to come from behind against Wales away from home suggests a confident attitude. Having successfully...
Published: February 12, 2015
Tiger Woods may be the most talented politician in America today. The moment Woods was carted off the golf course last Thursday at Torrey Pines, the wheels of speculation began to turn. Will Woods attend the Masters? Will Woods play again this season? Will Woods ever be healthy again? Forget Jack, will Woods even break Sam Snead’s record of 82 PGA Tour wins? So what did Woods do to address...
Published: February 12, 2015
Neither Jordan Spieth nor Rickie Fowler could ever be deemed a shrinking violet, but both of these young stars are flowering as predicted. Both are former Rookie of the Year winners (Fowler in 2010 and Spieth in 2013) who shot into our consciousness early as potential big stars. The 26-year-old Rickie has been around longer, but 21-year-old Spieth burst on the scene more successfully, becoming the...
Published: February 12, 2015
Australian Andrew Dodt picked up his first European Tour title since 2010, winning the 2015 Thailand Classic on Sunday. A five-under round of 67 gave him a one-shot victory over home favourite Thongchai Jaidee. Dodt started the day in a tie for fifth on 11 under, but five birdies and no bogies took him to the winning 16 under. It clearly meant a lot to the Aussie, who broke down in tears upon being...
Published: February 12, 2015
Didier Deschamps has inked a new contract with the French national team, keeping him in charge of Les Bleus until 2018. The side’s official Twitter account reported the news in French: BT Sport pundit Julien Laurens provided a translation and offered his thoughts on the decision: France are a re-emerging power on the international scene, highlighted by a developing side reaching the quarter-finals...