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Well, that was better, wasn’t it? The 2015 British Grand Prix proved that Formula One hasn’t forgotten how to be exciting. From the moment Felipe Massa’s Williams shot through into the lead at the start, the outcome was never certain. Crashes, team orders, undercuts, gambles and a healthy dose of tension followed; that the podium ended up being the one many would have picked before...
Published: July 6, 2015
One of the many fascinating aspects of football is the tension between individual and collective glory. The team wins, but some of its members are more important to the triumph than others. This tension was a part of Chile’s historic first Copa America win. When the final whistle blew on their semi-final, it was an obvious moment of celebration for the Chile players. They had beaten Peru 2-1...
Published: July 6, 2015
Argentina’s Javier Mascherano has denied rumours of a brawl with team-mate Ever Banega in the wake of the Copa America final defeat to Chile. The Sevilla midfielder missed one of the penalties in a shootout loss in Santiago, and consigned them to a second defeat in the final of a major tournament in 12 months after last year’s World Cup final heartache. The Barcelona ace was quoted by Goal...
Published: July 6, 2015
The biannual CONCACAF Gold Cup kicks off in the United States and Canada on July 7, as the top countries from North America, Central America and the Caribbean gather to compete in the 23rd edition of the tournament. Mexico have just come off the back of a poor Copa America campaign in Chile, but will surely be more focused when the Gold Cup action begins. The U.S. men’s national team are...
Published: July 6, 2015
Portuguese winger Nani has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce from Manchester United for a reported fee of £3.5 million. A slightly terrified-looking Nani was greeted in Turkey by huge crowds after completing his move to last year’s Super Lig runners-up. Nani with the standard ‘terrified at Turkish airport’ welcome. http://t.co/bQ5e5FchiV — Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness)...
Published: July 6, 2015
Rory McIlroy will miss the 2015 British Open after announcing on July 6 he had ruptured a ligament in his left ankle playing soccer with friends. Continue for updates. Rory Out of Open Championship Wednesday, July 8 “After much consideration, I have decided not to play in the Open Championship at St. Andrews,” McIlroy said on Instagram. “I’m taking a long term...
Published: July 6, 2015
England have revealed an innovative new shirt ahead of the Rugby World Cup in September. The shirt was unveiled by England rugby fans on Twitter this morning, and includes a 3-D rose and a contoured, ball-deadening grip. The new England @canterburyNZ #RWC2015 shirts. Launched by loyal fans this morning 🌹 pic.twitter.com/noq0UtB3F6 — England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 6, 2015 Head...
Published: July 6, 2015
Mexico’s chances of winning the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup took a hit on Wednesday when Javier Hernandez left El Tri’s friendly against Honduras with an upper-body injury. As SportsCenter‘s official Twitter account confirmed, Hernandez suffered a broken collarbone, which will force him to miss the critical tournament that Mexico need to win in order to force a playoff for the 2017...
Published: July 6, 2015
The Highlanders triumphed over the Hurricanes on Saturday to claim their maiden Super Rugby championship and bring an end to the 2015 campaign in sensational fashion. Their victory signals the end of club rugby for now, but before attention makes a much-anticipated turn in the direction of the Test arena, it’s time to look back on a thrilling year for the southern hemisphere’s premier competition. Between...
Published: July 6, 2015
A much-needed Sunday of rest is in the rearview mirror, and Monday’s start of fourth-round play at Wimbledon will mark a new beginning for the 16 contenders still left in both draws. The opening-week upsets are now things of the past, and any opponent faced by the world’s top stars will be worthy of playing on the same court. The unseeded foes left standing have proved their worth with...