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The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada is just seven days away, and Brazil coach Oswaldo Alvarez is working on his final preparations as he tries to guide As Canarinhas to their first-ever World Cup victory. Brazil are the only side from South America to have reached every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Runners-up in 2007, with Marta still at the head of the attack, they will...
Published: May 30, 2015
Mexico’s preparation for the Copa America will kickstart in earnest at the Estadio Victor Manuel Reyna on Saturday as Miguel Herrera’s El Tri face Guatemala in an international friendly. The end of the domestic season in Europe will give the Mexico boss a chance to set the wheels in motion ahead of the Chile showpiece, and he selected an intriguing squad of players desperate to make an...
Published: May 30, 2015
Bath Rugby and Saracens will square off at Twickenham for the right to be crowned 2015 Premiership champions. Both sides progressed after winning contrasting, but equally engrossing semi-finals. Bath were magnificent against Leicester Tigers in a 47-10 victory, cementing their spot in the showpiece for the first time in 11 years. By contrast, Saracens were made to work much harder for their victory,...
Published: May 30, 2015
Many of the top stars in action at the 2015 French Open will receive their stiffest tests yet at Roland Garros with a gripping slate of matches for Saturday’s third-round play. The final field of 16 in both the men’s and women’s draws is nearly set, but not before a handful of up-and-comers get their chance to take down a giant in the sport. While it may take a few more days before...
Published: May 30, 2015
Mother Nature did all she could to wreak havoc on the TPC Four Seasons Resort in Irving, Texas, but the PGA Tour AT&T Byron Nelson event was able to get everyone on the course Friday and most of the field finished their round before darkness set in. Steven Bowditch held the first-round lead after shooting a 62, but he didn’t even get on the course until after 4 p.m. Eastern Time. He...
Published: May 30, 2015
The USGA Museum now has a room dedicated to the career of Jack Nicklaus. It is only fitting because Nicklaus won eight USGA events in his career, including four U.S. Opens. During the ceremonies to open the exhibit, Nicklaus reminisced in some surprising ways about a few USGA tournaments he had played. While most golf fans would expect to hear about his great victories, Nicklaus chose to talk about...
Published: May 30, 2015
The French Open always has its share of upsets and surprises. The surface is the ultimate X-factor, where it favors some and brings others to their clay-stained knees. The 2015 renewal of the French Open has had no shortage of said surprises, like a 2014 finalist bounced early and a beleaguered superstar who still shines bright in the City of Light. The criteria for these surprises is purely subjective....
Published: May 30, 2015
The 2015 college sports season is coming to an end, but not before the men’s golf championship takes it turn in the spotlight. Taking place at Concession Golf Club in Florida, the nation’s 30 best teams have gathered to determine which one will wear the crown. One thing that is guaranteed to come from this year’s tournament is a new national champion. Alabama, which won back-to-back...
Published: May 30, 2015
There was little in the way of an insurgency on Friday at the 2015 French Open, as both the men’s and women’s singles play saw the vast majority of top seeds vanquish their lower-ranked opposition at Roland Garros. Women’s singles saw but one notable upset on Friday, with No. 28 Flavia Pennetta defeating No. 8 Carla Suarez Navarro. No. 7 Ana Ivanovic was particularly impressive in...
Published: May 29, 2015
Top stars at the 2015 French Open are far from unscathed as play enters the first weekend, but Saturday could add a few more upsets to the list before the end of Round 3. Each of the household names in action Saturday face stiff tests before punching their tickets to the fourth round, headlined by No. 1 Serena Williams‘ late matchup with No. 27 Victoria Azarenka on the Philippe-Chatrier Court....