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Let’s not mince our words here—we’ve been humbled. The prospect of playing Spain, in the recent past, used to strike fear into the best international sides in the world. Nowadays, no one seems scared of us. Since a miserable World Cup, this is a Spain side that has lost four of the eight internationals it has played, though three of those defeats came in friendlies. People are saying...
Published: April 3, 2015
Ultimately, sport is one of the biggest theaters of American culture, and every theater needs its headliners. Even if those headliners are past their prime. The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club is golf’s biggest stage, and its biggest name, Tiger Woods, announced Friday that he will play in the 2015 edition. He has been on a leave of absence since Feb. 5, when he withdrew from the Farmers...
Published: April 3, 2015
Tiger Woods hasn’t played in a tournament since February, but the 14-time major champion announced Friday he will play in the 2015 Masters. “I’m playing in the Masters. It’s obviously very important to me, and I want to be there,” Woods said. “I’ve worked a lot on my game, and I’m looking forward to competing. I’m excited to get to Augusta,...
Published: April 3, 2015
Say what you will about the United States’ new rumoured home shirt, but no one can doubt its inherent patriotism. In February, the USMNT revealed their new away look, which just debuted in matches in Denmark and Switzerland. Now images are starting to circulate of a home look reminiscent of the American flag. The last time the United States wore stripes (albeit of the horizontal variety)...
Published: April 3, 2015
My, how foolish one would be to completely rule Tiger Woods out of contending for his fifth green jacket next week at Augusta National. First and foremost, it has become abundantly clear that Woods is intending to play the Masters next week. Buzz of Woods’ impending decision to attend his 18th Masters as a professional began circulating on Monday morning when his plane was spotted at the Augusta...
Published: April 3, 2015
For drivers who find themselves frozen out of Formula One, IndyCar is re-emerging as a viable alternative. Since the end of last season, several stars of the 2014 grid have flirted with the American single-seater series, with former Marussia driver Max Chilton helping Carlin’s preparations for a 2016 IndyCar assault, while Simona de Silvestro returned to the championship after her hopes...
Published: April 3, 2015
Ronaldo is one of the great footballers of our times, and the Brazilian’s remarkable career has been captured in an incredible cartoon video sequence. Though the voiceover is in Spanish, the story will be familiar to many, from his move to Europe, his successes and heartache at World Cups, and his career at Barcelona, Real Madrid, Internazionale and AC Milan. [Campeones, YouTube] Read more International...
Published: April 3, 2015
England head coach Stuart Lancaster leads his team into a home World Cup this September. When England last hosted the tournament they reached the final and lost to Australia. Twenty-four years later, the game and the tournament have changed beyond all recognition. Now, Lancaster’s men must beat the Aussies and Wales if they even want to win their group, never mind lift the Webb Ellis Cup. Lancaster...
Published: April 3, 2015
Ferrari shocked the Formula One world at the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix as they roared to their first victory for almost two years. Sebastian Vettel’s flawless drive from second on the grid saw Mercedes beaten on raw pace for the first time since 2013. Williams might have been hoping to join the party, but they have thus far failed to live up to pre-season expectations. Red Bull...
Published: April 3, 2015
John Isner is single-handedly keeping American men’s tennis from dissipating into obscurity. Isner upset No. 5 Kei Nishikori, 6-4, 6-3, in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open. It was his second win over a Top 10 player this week. He defeated No. 6 Milos Raonic Tuesday night. He will face No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Ranked No. 24, Isner is the first American man to reach the...