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Could we see the return of a Brazilian legend to the pitch? It could be so. Rivaldo, 43, is contemplating making a full comeback in order to help the club he presides over, Mogi Mirim, escape the relegation zone of Brazil’s second tier of football. The World Cup winner says he still trains with the club regularly but doesn’t plan on being a full-time player or anything of that...
Published: June 23, 2015
The 2015 PGA Tour season has already seen the emergence of 21-year-old phenom Jordan Spieth and the resurgence of world No. 1 Rory McIlroy after a shaky winter start. But the year hasn’t been so kind to everyone on tour. Whether it’s the result of swing changes, the natural advance of Father Time or just a prolonged funk, some tour players have been struggling to reach their best form recently....
Published: June 23, 2015
For the fourth time in as many Women’s World Cup matches, the United States did just enough on Monday night to secure the right result, this time a 2-0 victory over Colombia. So far, the survive-and-advance theme has served the U.S. well: Only three more wins are now required to claim a record third world title. A highly anticipated confrontation awaits in the semifinals, regardless of the opponent,...
Published: June 23, 2015
Despite the soaring temperature in Ottawa on Monday evening, England kept a cool head to come from a goal down against Norway to reach the quarter-finals of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory. On the face of it, it was a match that England were always favourites to win. Norway are ranked 11th in the world compared to England up in sixth, but the finalists of the 2013 European...
Published: June 23, 2015
Imagine if Manchester United received a special payment each year from the Football Association, just so they would show up for their Premier League matches. Or if the Dallas Cowboys took a cut off the top of the NFL’s television revenues in exchange for them not dropping out and forming a rival league with the NFL’s most popular teams. That, essentially, is what happens with the distribution...
Published: June 23, 2015
It was by no means a classic, but the Austrian Grand Prix was one of the more interesting races of the 2015 Formula One season. Central to that intrigue was an apparent role reversal within the Mercedes garage, as Lewis Hamilton endured one of his least convincing races of recent times while Nico Rosberg, overshadowed by his team-mate for so much of this campaign, produced one of the most assured performances...
Published: June 23, 2015
As the domestic season makes way for World Cup warm-ups over the summer months, now is a good time to look back at the men who most impressed in club colours. We have looked at tries scored, but also the influence players had on their teams, as well as rewarding consistent excellence. Not everyone is an international. The club season and its many international breaks afford the chance to shine to others...
Published: June 23, 2015
Friday’s Copa America quarter-final between Argentina and Colombia will surely bring up some conflicting emotions for Jose Pekerman. The current Colombia boss has history in coaching his home nation, as well as a personal relationship with the vast majority of his opponents in the last eight, including megastars Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano. But his effect on the team goes far deeper...
Published: June 23, 2015
Wimbledon is not only the centerpiece of the tennis calendar—it’s one of the most prestigious events of any sport. The 2015 edition is almost here, and there’s been a mad dash the past few weeks as the top players in the world scramble to tailor their games to the freshly cut lawns. From Queen’s Club to Halle (among other destinations), these warm-up tournaments have already...
Published: June 23, 2015
Simona Halep reportedly has no expectations when it comes to Wimbledon. Based on her results at Grand Slams this season, it’s difficult to know what to expect from Halep. A few months ago, Halep looked like the new rival to Serena Williams. Today, Halep‘s future seems less certain. Is she skidding through a rough patch, or has she passed her peak? Have we already seen the best of Halep? Those...