Top 14 Final 2015: Key Battles in Clermont Auvergne vs. Stade Francais

Saturday’s Top 14 final will bring a close to the European club campaign as Stade Francais seek to steal the limelight from under Clermont Auvergne’s nose. The Parisian underdogs deserve their place in the French finale following a dominant 33-16 win over defending champions Toulon, while a closely fought 18-14 victory against Toulouse saw Clermont through. Les Jaunards will appear in their... 

Stan Wawrinka’s Big-Match Ability Makes Him the Ultimate Grand Slam Wild Card

There have been plenty of one-Slam winners, but Stan Wawrinka has proven that his 2014 Australian Open title was no fluke. Nerves of steel or rugged coolness? However tennis fans wish to explain his French Open virtuoso, he has certainly established himself as the most dangerous player in tennis, a big-match champion who is unafraid to outhit the best player in tennis. Wawrinka’s unique evolution... 

Ranking Golf’s Biggest Surprises So Far in 2015

The 2015 PGA Tour season is only about a third complete, but there have already been enough surprising storylines to fill a whole year. Whether it’s Jordan Spieth’s meteoric rise, the roller coaster that is Tiger Woods or Ryo Ishikawa’s penchant for octopus-print pants, there’s been a little something to capture the imagination of even the most unflappable golf fan. All sports... 

Mats Hummels Absence Opens Up Defensive Chance for Germany Fringe Options vs USA

Joachim Low may fancy his team’s chances this week when Germany take on the U.S., but any hopes he has of a clean, confident win will have to be without central defender Mats Hummels and therefore mean a reshuffling of his back line.  The Borussia Dortmund star pulled out of the friendly match and this coming weekend’s clash with Gibraltar complaining about a hip problem, along with... 

U.S. Open: Why Colin Montgomerie Will Be in Contention This Year

It’s been seven years since Colin Montgomerie last played in the U.S. Open. However, at the tender age of 51, this could be his best chance at glory. Montgomerie is very familiar with USGA’s most glorified championship. In 16 appearances, he’s made 13 cuts, including four top-five finishes. Although the success has been imminent, it’s the failure that has haunted him. Finishing... 

France vs. England: Goals, Highlights from Women’s World Cup Group F Match

France took an early lead over England in their Women’s World Cup opener at Moncton Stadium through a superb strike from Eugenie Le Sommer in the 29th minute.  After England conceded possession, Le Sommer raced forward and took a vicious shot that beat England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley at the near post.  Camille Abily made a unique move—albeit, illegal—to... 

Despite Victory over Australia, USWNT Midfield Issues Remain a Worry

The result was all that mattered Monday as the United States began the Women’s World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Australia in Winnipeg. But despite taking all three points and opening up a crucial lead atop Group D, the Americans will have concerns about their first performance in the “group of death,” chief among those being an imbalance in the midfield. For the first 20 minutes... 

Jimmy Fallon Turns Tennis Grunts from French Open into Music

Most sports have their quirks. For example, baseball players spit and tennis players grunt. Jimmy Fallon decided to use the latter to make a musical number. The Tonight Show sampled all different kinds of grunts and screams from men’s and women’s players at the 2015 French Open. The best grunts—and it wasn’t even close—belonged to Svetlana Kuznetsova and Francesca... 

B/R Exclusive: Jacques Villeneuve Talks Le Mans, IndyCar and Respect in F1

MONTREAL — Jacques Villeneuve, the 1995 Indy 500 winner and 1997 Formula One champion, spent last weekend in the paddock of the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (which, of course, is named after his late father). The outspoken Canadian, born just 50 kilometres from the track, has never been afraid to share whatever is on his mind—a refreshing change from most PR-trained modern F1 drivers. I spoke... 

Grading Carlos Sainz Jr.’s Start to Life in Formula 1

Carlos Sainz Jr. may have joined some esteemed names by winning the Formula Renault 3.5 championship in 2014, but little was expected of the Spaniard ahead of his debut season in Formula One. Partnered with highly rated 17-year-old Max Verstappen, Sainz’s task was simply to survive the campaign and ensure his career wasn’t destroyed by the boy wonder. Scuderia Toro Rosso‘s dithering... 

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