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Fernando Alonso returned to the cockpit of a McLaren in free practice for the 2015 Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix, after revealing to the world what really happened when he crashed during winter testing. The Spaniard said at the pre-race press conference that he had experienced a steering issue with his MP4-30, which sent the car into the barriers at the second test. Having missed the season-opening...
Published: March 27, 2015
Though still very early, a clear pattern is being established at the 2015 Miami Open: Beware of the favorites. Still facing unseeded opponents in early-round play, a majority—keyword: majority—of the world’s best players moved through without much incident in Thursday’s action. Agnieszka Radwanska, Venus Williams and Ekaterina Makarova each skated on to the third round...
Published: March 27, 2015
The PGA Tour rolls along to San Antonio this weekend for the annual Valero Texas Open at the JW Marriott TPC. Last year’s champion Steven Bowditch faced stiff competition in 2015 with the likes of Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson in the field and swirling winds. This is the penultimate tuneup before the Masters starts April 9, so a lot of players who aren’t necessarily expecting to...
Published: March 26, 2015
Spain will welcome Ukraine to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Seville on Friday in the fifth round of matches in Euro 2016 qualifying. Currently sitting second and third in Group C, respectively, this clash is pivotal for both sides as they chase one of the two guaranteed qualification spots in a group currently being led by the undefeated Slovakia. For Spain, the biggest team news surrounds...
Published: March 26, 2015
With the clay-court season heating up and as the fallout from Indian Wells continues, questions about just who will become the most successful Grand Slam player this year continue to spring up. Andy Murray is one such name on many lips—but will he be able to overcome his weaknesses to do so? Without a major win since his 2013 Wimbledon glory against Novak Djokovic, the Scottish player is going...
Published: March 26, 2015
Raphael Varane showed off some impressive leaping ability to give France an early lead over Brazil in Paris. The Real Madrid man towered over the Brazilian defence on a corner kick, and his powerful header gave Les Bleus a 20th-minute lead at Stade de France. In the excitement of the moment, he left Mamadou Sakho hanging in the aftermath. Oscar equalised for Brazil in the 40th...
Published: March 26, 2015
With the entire golf world preparing for the Masters in two weeks, the European Tour made a stop in Morocco for the Trophee Hassan II event. Alejandro Canizares, last year’s champion, is looking to make history as the first player to win this tournament two consecutive times. Canizares joined a prestigious group of past winners at the Trophee Hassan II event, including Ernie Els,...
Published: March 26, 2015
Falcao can still score after all. The Colombian’s form has middled in the Premier League, as opportunities have been few and far between under Louis van Gaal at Manchester United, but “El Tigre” showed his class for Colombia in their friendly against Bahrain. Falcao scored two goals, hitting home on the half-volley (above) and neatly finishing on a through ball. For...
Published: March 26, 2015
Cristiano Ronaldo will go to great lengths for a good prank…or a good opportunity to promote his lucrative boot sponsor. Such was the case Thursday when Ronaldo had a bit of fun at Portugal training at team-mate Ricardo Quaresma‘s expense. Ronaldo posted a picture on Twitter of himself with his new, shiny Nike mercurial boot and Quaresma‘s car covered in aluminum...
Published: March 26, 2015
It was what we all had long suspected but never had confirmed until the Australian Grand Prix weekend. When Valtteri Bottas, Williams’ lead driver, was ruled out of the opening race of the 2015 Formula One season with a back injury, the team’s worst-case scenario was exposed. With Bottas’ participation in the Malaysian Grand Prix still unclear as F1 left Albert Park, it was uncertain...