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Formula One testing got under way last week with eight of the teams putting their 2015 challengers through their paces at Jerez. Eight doesn’t sound like many, but the grid is now down to just nine confirmed entrants—only Force India were missing. Manor (formerly Marussia) may join the party to make it 10, but their future remains very much uncertain. Ferrari stole the headlines with an...
Published: February 9, 2015
Wayne Rooney is closing in on the all-time scoring record for Manchester United but has ground to a halt in 2015. The forward has played a full 450 minutes in the Premier League so far this year and has yet to register a shot on target: 0 – Wayne Rooney has not hit a shot on target in the Premier League in 2015, despite playing 450 minutes. Withdrawn. — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe)...
Published: February 9, 2015
Fresh off withdrawing from his third event in the last calendar year due to back pain, Tiger Woods has hit a new career low. The former World No. 1 fell to 62nd in the latest World Golf Rankings, which is his worst mark since the year he joined the PGA Tour, 1996. Kelly Tilghman of Golf Channel highlighted Woods’ descent, while also providing her thoughts on Woods’ chances of...
Published: February 9, 2015
Most drivers have fond memories of their first foray onto a motorway after passing their driving test but imagine hurtling through Eau Rouge flat-out at 200 mph at the very same age. That is the reality facing 17-year-old Max Verstappen, who will make his Formula One debut in Australia next month to become the youngest driver in the sport by two years. Whilst he cannot even legally drive on his native...
Published: February 9, 2015
Concussion and head injuries are an increasingly important issue in all sports, but rugby union, with its enormous physical demands, has a particularly close association with the condition. George North, the giant Wales wing, was involved in a concussion controversy during last Friday’s Six Nations curtain-raiser against England after the Welsh medical team deemed him fit to carry on playing....
Published: February 9, 2015
Gervinho didn’t take a penalty in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final, but the Ivory Coast star’s reaction to the drama became a meme nonetheless. Coach- why are you sat down Gervinho – My legs are tired Coach-Ok Gervinho- i hope this doesn’t become a meme pic.twitter.com/D2kMBxOXk5 — Olajide Bourbon (@BiblicalShart) February 8, 2015 The Ivorian could not watch after...
Published: February 9, 2015
The 2015 Six Nations is under way, and Matchday 1 didn’t fail to impress, as Europe’s giants began their international calendars with varying success. However, while reigning champions Ireland may be top of the table as things stand, that doesn’t necessarily mean Joe Schmidt’s men are in the best form or even competition favourites at this stage. Taking into account opposition...
Published: February 9, 2015
Andy Murray talked about his third-set collapse at the 2015 Australian Open, and Novak Djokovic responded. Much ado about nothing, or did the Scottish champion allude to gamesmanship? There was other action around the globe at Ecuador, France and Croatia. The heavyweights were missing, but there were opportunities seized and lost in the perpetual shifting on the ATP tour. We also look at a possible...
Published: February 9, 2015
Even without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, the Farmers Insurance Open didn’t lack for final-round drama. Of course, Woods’ departure midway through his first round with a back injury that had him hobbled and looking twice his age and Mickelson’s missed cut dominated preweekend headlines. On Sunday, when most significant things usually happen in a golf tournament, a four-man...
Published: February 9, 2015
A jam-packed leaderboard created an excellent finish to the 2015 Farmers Insurance Open on Sunday at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Overnight co-leaders J.B. Holmes and Harris English endured roller-coaster outings, allowing the likes of Jason Day and defending champion Scott Stallings to reach nine-under and force a four-man playoff. Pars at the 18th hole knocked English...