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So, Brazil’s Copa America adventure met a premature end. While it was a hugely disappointing exit at the quarter-final stage for Dunga and his charges, there were nevertheless a few bright spots on an otherwise cloudy horizon for the coach to mull over prior to the World Cup qualifiers getting underway later this year. Here, Bleacher Report takes a look at the Selecao squad members who can come...
Published: June 30, 2015
There are certain themes that crop up in the media around major sporting events. The pressure in the balls; the heat at kick-off times; the distances travelled between venues; whether wives and/or girlfriends are allowed within a 20-mile radius of the squad; the number of dwarves tossed. As sure as night follows day, these will come up in some from or another—the dwarves perhaps not so often....
Published: June 30, 2015
After a number of top players kicked things off at Wimbledon Monday, more big names will be in action on Day 2 at the All England Club. Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams both handled their opponents in straight sets, while stars like Stan Wawrinka and Maria Sharapova also cruised in first-round wins. However, a few seeded players, such as Tommy Robredo, Pablo Cuevas and Flavia Pennetta,...
Published: June 30, 2015
For the United States to beat Germany in the Women’s World Cup 2015 Semifinal on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, its going to need Hope Solo to play her best game of the tournament to date. Since opening with a 3-1 victory over Australia, the U.S. hasn’t surrendered a goal in four consecutive games—three wins and one scoreless draw. That gives Solo 88 career clean sheets and nine in World Cup...
Published: June 30, 2015
ESTADIO NACIONAL, SANTIAGO, Chile — The numbers don’t show it, but Chile were lucky to reach the Copa America Final after a weak performance in a 2-1 win over rivals Peru on Monday. Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal were off their games, just as they were in the quarter-final against Uruguay. And if a team’s two biggest stars don’t shine, it means trouble. Luckily for the hosts,...
Published: June 30, 2015
Wimbledon is finally here, and the next two weeks are sure to be action-packed and dripping with excitement as the best tennis players in the world fight for the sport’s most hallowed championship. Both the men’s and women’s draws are loaded and should deliver plenty of memorable moments as the title hopefuls scrap to make it to the finish line. Before the final week of play begins,...
Published: June 30, 2015
Oh my, Edu Vargas. What a hit! Vargas scored the goal to potentially send Chile to the Copa America final with a powerful shot from way outside the 18-yard box to give Chile a 2-1 advantage against Peru. He struck it perfectly, leaving plenty of jaws on the floor. The goal came just moments after 10-man Peru had equalised through an own goal. [Twitter] Read more International...
Published: June 29, 2015
Guus Hiddink’s second stint as Netherlands manager has come to an end after the Oranje’s official website confirmed on Monday the 68-year-old would resign as coach of the national team on July 1, with assistant Danny Blind taking over for the time being, per Sky Sports. The website quotes Hiddink as voicing his regret: “I am sorry it went this way. I thought...
Published: June 29, 2015
Lleyton Hewitt‘s final match at Wimbledon epitomized his spirit and career: gritty, gutsy and feisty. The two-time Grand Slam champion lost to Jarkko Nieminen, another veteran playing in his final Wimbledon. Hewitt, 34 and Nieminen, 33, announced earlier this year that this would be their last Wimbledon appearances. Finland’s finest defeated Hewitt, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0, 11-9. The match lasted...
Published: June 29, 2015
Wimbledon, the signature Grand Slam tournament in tennis, got underway on Monday, with many of the game’s top stars all in action, from Serena Williams to Novak Djokovic. Below, we’ll break down the scores from the men’s and women’s draw, highlight the top storylines from the day and break down a few interesting statistics from Monday. Men’s Scores Men’s...