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You may have noticed, but Cristiano Ronaldo has other plans this weekend. While Portugal’s talisman will be donning the white of Real Madrid and battling Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final at the San Siro in Milan on Saturday, his compatriots are going to be preparing to take on Norway in a pre-UEFA Euro 2016 friendly at FC Porto’s Estadio do Dragao on Sunday evening. When...
Published: May 27, 2016
As the opponents at the French Open get tougher, the top players continue to show why they are the best in the world. Friday’s matches represent the start of the third round at Roland Garros, which is the first time seeded players are able to face each other. Additionally, sleepers who are clearly better than their rankings can use this opportunity to truly break out on the big stage. The tournament...
Published: May 27, 2016
After struggling through the first two rounds of the 2016 French Open, second-seeded Andy Murray made a statement Friday with a 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (3) victory over No. 27 Ivo Karlovic in the third round at Roland Garros. Murray needed five sets to dispatch Radek Stepanek and Mathias Bourgue in the first and second rounds, respectively, but he made quick work of the 6’11” Karlovic in...
Published: May 27, 2016
There are plenty of concerns surrounding the United States men’s national team ahead of the 2016 Copa America Centenario, but the one glaring issue that hasn’t had a clear-cut solution yet is the play of the back four. It is safe to assume DeAndre Yedlin and Fabian Johnson will start on the defensive flanks throughout the Copa, while John Brooks looks set to occupy one of the two...
Published: May 27, 2016
As the Italian national team begin their final preparation for the 2016 UEFA European Championship, there are major worries about an important part of the team. Italy’s midfield is in shambles. Coach Antonio Conte is heading into the Euros with severe injury problems in his team’s power plant. Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio, a midfield staple for both club and country, tore...
Published: May 27, 2016
Rafael Nadal flashed his vintage form in the first two rounds of the 2016 French Open. He dished out three breadsticks to Sam Groth and a bagel to Facundo Bagnis in winning 36 of 45 total games. He could have opened up a Parisian bakery. So far, so good for the Spanish superstar heading into his third-rounder against hard-serving Marcel Granollers. One more match win and then a clash against the future. If...
Published: May 27, 2016
Survive and advance is becoming Andy Murray‘s motto at the 2016 French Open. Walking a tightrope, Murray had to go the distance in each of his first two matches. What should have been relatively straightforward contests turned into angst-ridden epics. He was a popular pick to make the final, so his play so far is bewildering. The second-seeded Murray compiled a 12-2 record this year and notched...
Published: May 27, 2016
Jordan Spieth opened play Thursday at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas, with a strong three-under 67 to remain within three strokes of leader Bryce Molder. Here’s a look at the updating leaderboard: Spieth started his day like a man on a mission, with birdies on the first two holes. He cooled off from there, however, bogeying No. 4 and not managing another...
Published: May 26, 2016
Bryce Molder has the early lead at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational from Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, after shooting a six-under 64 during Thursday’s first round. Here is the tournament’s leaderboard after the first day of play: Molder was able to complete his round in the early afternoon after a weather delay extended his time on the course, which began at...
Published: May 26, 2016
Now it starts heating up. With the third round of the French Open beginning on Friday, many of the better players in the game will square off at Roland Garros. Below, we’ll break down a few of the more intriguing matches. First, though, let’s take a look at the schedule. Third-round play on each court will begin at 5 a.m. ET, with each corresponding match to follow. Here is the full...