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Power is temporary and the opening weekend of the 2015 Rugby World Cup has already seen one of the game’s titans tumble down our list, while a less-fancied nation took giant steps in the opposite direction. Japan are the biggest movers in our power ranking following a stunning win over South Africa on Saturday, while New Zealand, Ireland and England made solid starts to their campaigns. Not every...
Published: September 22, 2015
A Roger Federer fan who was in a coma for 11 years woke up to find his idol about to embark on a run to another Grand Slam final. Jesus Aparicio was in a car crash when out with friends to celebrate his 18th birthday and went into a coma in December 2004. At the time, R-Fed was just 23 but already had four Grand Slam titles to his name. Aparicio suddenly woke on August 27 this year, calling his mother...
Published: September 22, 2015
Pool D’s heavyweights, France and Ireland played well against Italy and Canada, respectively, without really finding their rhythm. What is more, injuries are becoming an ever-increasing concern for fans and coaches, and both France and Italy suffered setbacks at the weekend. Ireland were sloppy at times and Canada’s priority must be their defensive philosophy. Romania have yet to kick off...
Published: September 22, 2015
After the shock of the tournament against South Africa, what concerns could Japan possibly have going into round two? More than one, that’s for sure. Not as many as the Springboks, though, who were criminal at the breakdown and in their game management. Scotland and Samoa will have to deal with the consequences of that extraordinary shock in Brighton as they face a fired-up Japan and the dejected...
Published: September 22, 2015
As we await next installment of pool matches in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, we are already anticipating what the next big shock might be. With Japan having pulled off the seemingly impossible against South Africa, there are a couple more David vs. Goliath contests approaching with the potential to match or surpass that feat. But before we begin to wonder whether Namibia, without a win in their World...
Published: September 22, 2015
The 2015 FedEx Cup playoffs are drawing to a close with the Tour Championship in Atlanta from September 24-27, but the $10 million champion is far from decided. Though Jason Day has been crushing the field over the past two months in nearly every event he’s started, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson and others are still well within striking distance. Here, we list the top remaining contenders...
Published: September 22, 2015
The PGA Tour season is coming to an end with the Tour Championship this week, and you’ll be without PGA Tour golf for…three weeks, which is when the 2015-16 season gets started with the Frys.com Open. While you’re busy consoling yourself about the highest level of professional golf’s lengthy absence, we’ll take a dive into what to expect at this week’s FedEx...
Published: September 21, 2015
Prince William has attracted controversy by revealing he will be supporting Wales when they take on England at Twickenham on Saturday. In his defence, he is the vice patron of the Welsh Rugby Union. “I wish you all the best of luck and I look forward to supporting you every step of the way. Cymru am byth! (Forever Wales!)” William told the squad at their Rugby World Cup 2015 welcome ceremony...
Published: September 21, 2015
Japan’s 34-32 Rugby World Cup win over South Africa ranks as one of rugby’s greatest all-time upsets, if not one of the greatest David vs. Goliath moments in all of sport. The Japanese are in fact the next team to feature at the tournament when they take on Scotland in the latter’s opening match on Wednesday. Another standout fixture is Saturday’s clash between England and Wales...
Published: September 21, 2015
The end, it seems, is nigh for Jenson Button. After a Formula One career of 16 seasons, featuring 15 grand prix wins and as many triumphs as disappointments, the 2009 world champion seems set to walk away from the only thing he has ever known having reportedly decided to quit the sport at the end of 2015. And the news of his retirement could be confirmed in time for this weekend’s grand prix...