5 Players with Most to Prove Heading into 2015 Rugby Championship

The Rugby Championship adopts an abridged format this year to accommodate the Rugby World Cup. Rather than its usual home and away format, the tournament will see the four sides play each other just once in a Six Nations-style competition. That leaves the coaches time to pick and prepare their players for the global showpiece later this year, but also only gives players three matches in which to prove... 

Canada Striker Cyle Larin Produces Epic Miss vs. El Salvador at Gold Cup

Canada Striker Cyle Larin has gone viral, and not for the right reasons.  The Orlando City man did the hard part right against El Salvador in the Canadians’ Gold Cup opener, as he rounded the keeper, but then his finish was high and wide.  His face said it all: It proved to be costly as the match finished 0-0.  [Twitter] Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Remembering Zinedine Zidane’s Headbutt and the 2006 World Cup Final

Perhaps the contradiction is what confounds most. How could a player known for exceptional class, elegance and an almost regal nature in possession, end his career in such an embarrassing, hot-tempered fashion? Include the context, and Zinedine Zidane‘s shocking exit from world football is no less befuddling exactly nine years later. July 9, 2006: The globe shut down in anticipation of the... 

Thomas Mueller Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary of ‘7-1’ with 7UP Can

Thomas Mueller hasn’t forgotten, Brazil.  On the one-year anniversary of Germany’s shocking 7-1 blowout against host Brazil in the semi-finals of the World Cup, the Bayern Munich man, who opened the scoring in the 11th minute of the match, posted a subtle reminder on Instagram.  A can of 7UP.  The carbonation burns for Brazil fans who have yet to fully recover from the historic... 

Arturo Vidal Reaches Plea Deal on DUI: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has reached an agreement with prosecutors over his recent driving under the influence charge and will not go to trial. Chile’s star crashed his Ferrari on June 16 in Santiago during the Copa America and was arrested, per BBC Sport. Vidal appeared before a judge on Wednesday and has been handed a two-year driving ban, while he has agreed to pay an undisclosed compensation... 

Lionel Messi Denies Reports of Potential Argentina National Team Hiatus

Lionel Messi has reportedly denied rumours suggesting he is considering taking a break from international football following Argentina’s Copa America final loss to Chile. Argentinian outlet Ole (h/t AS in English) recently reported that the Barcelona star was at the end of his tether after being criticised for his performances with the Albiceleste. The penalty-shootout loss... 

Rory McIlroy Withdraws from 2015 Open Championship with Ankle Injury

Rory McIlroy will not be at St. Andrews to defend his Open Championship crown this year, as the world’s top golfer withdrew from the showpiece event on Wednesday because of a ruptured ligament in his left ankle. The Northern Irishman announced his decision on Instagram: The Open Championship also released a statement regarding McIlroy’s decision: McIlroy posted the following image... 

Phil Mickelson Comments on Being Linked to Money Laundering Investigation

Phil Mickelson declined an opportunity to provide further information about his name being linked to an illegal gambling operation Tuesday ahead of the Scottish Open, a warm-up event for the British Open. Last week, Mike Fish and David Purdum of Outside the Lines reported that $2.75 million of Mickelson’s money was connected to Gregory Silveira, who pleaded guilty to three counts of money... 

Formula 1’s Driver Power Rankings After 2015 British Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton‘s victory in the Formula One 2015 British Grand Prix saw him reclaim the initiative in the title race and open up a 17-point lead over team-mate Nico Rosberg. It wasn’t the dominant performance the home favourite would have wanted—without that late second shower, Rosberg could well have won—but by adding pole position and the fastest lap, Hamilton recorded his... 

John Deere Classic 2015: Dates, Tee Times, TV Info, Prize Money

Jordan Spieth headlines the field in the 2015 John Deere Classic, and there’s plenty more at stake than simply another PGA Tour victory.   As we know, world No. 1 Rory McIlroy ruptured a ligament in his ankle while playing soccer—an injury that is likely to keep him out through the Open Championship. According to PGATour.com, if Spieth should finish seventh or better in the John Deere... 

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