Grading the Brazil Players from the Copa America Group Stage

So, Brazil are safely through to the quarter-finals of the Copa America, having topped Group C with two wins from their three group games. The Selecao are set to meet Paraguay—who eliminated them at this stage of the competition four years ago after a penalty shootout—on Saturday. Here is a look at all the players who played a part in Brazil’s passage into the knockout phase. Begin... 

USWNT Plagued by Familiar Issues in Women’s World Cup Win over Colombia

The United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Colombia on Monday night in Edmonton. It was a third win in four matches for the Americans, but once again the team will have major concerns about its midfield and attacking play. In addition, progress came at a high cost. Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday both drew their... 

Preview and Predictions for the 2015 Travelers Championship

After that thrilling finish to the 115th U.S. Open, the humble golf fan just wants to take a breather and relish what Jordan Spieth did and what Dustin Johnson failed to do. But that’s not how this game works. The tee pierces in the sod, and save for Spieth, most of these golfers want to get back on the course and redeem themselves. If they played at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington,... 

Lucy Bronze Scores Stunning Goal for England vs. Norway at Women’s World Cup

What a strike! England were losing 1-0 to Norway in the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup but completely turned it around.  First, Stephanie Houghton made it 1-1, but then Lucy Bronze grabbed the headlines with one of the goals of the tournament to make it 2-1.  England will face hosts Canada in the quarter-finals.  [Twitter, Vine+]   Read more International Football news... 

Stock Watch for Golf’s Top Stars After US Open at Chambers Bay

We know Jordan Spieth’s stock is up after his U.S. Open victory at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington. And that’s no small feat, considering the 21-year-old was already regarded as nearly the best golfer in the world (after Rory McIlroy).  Other stars, of course, didn’t fare so well on the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed course. Chief among them: a certain former No.... 

USA vs. Colombia: Live Score, Highlights from Women’s World Cup

Live updates: 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16: United States 2-0 Colombia (full time) Venue: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta   GOALS: Alex Morgan 53′, Carli Lloyd 66′ (pen.) USA: 1-Hope Solo; 11-Ali Krieger (16-Lori Chalupny 81′), 19-Julie Johnston, 4-Becky Sauerbrunn, 22-Meghan Klingenberg; 17-Tobin Heath, 10-Carli Lloyd, 12-Lauren Holiday,... 

US Open Golf 2015: Leaderboard Results, Updated World Rankings Post-Chambers Bay

Jordan Spieth made history Sunday at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington, becoming the youngest player in nearly a century to win two majors in one year after a thrilling finale to the 2015 U.S. Open. The 21-year-old took full advantage of Dustin Johnson’s struggles on the final hole, finishing one stroke ahead of his opponent after the latter needed three putts to finish his... 

Canada Learning to Play Under Pressure After Reaching World Cup Quarter-Finals

Canada had only once before won a single elimination game in the Women’s World Cup. They didn’t win at all in the group stage four years ago. So, this is progress. Canada played in front of a record 53,855 crowd on Sunday night, and they beat Switzerland 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals. And they are learning to play—and win—tight games: Five of their past eight games, including... 

Mexico Must Win Gold Cup After Weak Copa America Campaign

The Mexican waves going around Santiago’s Estadio Monumental during Brazil’s 2-1 win over Venezuela on Sunday night were more impressive than the Mexico national team itself. As the group stages concluded, the tournament’s big guns, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, all find themselves in the quarter-finals. Mexico, meanwhile, were already back home. Before the first phase... 

Predictions for Spieth at ’15 British Open

As the grounds crew at the controversial Chambers Bay golf course cleans up the celebration aftermath of Jordan Spieth‘s triumph at the 2015 U.S. Open, one question already lingers: Can he make it three in a row with the 2015 British Open on approach?   With steady play, another excellent batch of preparation and a little help from a missed putt, Spieth seized his second consecutive major... 

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