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Italy came into their Euro 2016 game against Sweden knowing that it would be a different test than the one they passed against Belgium in Group E on Monday. The Belgians and their high-octane attack were going to look to play on the front foot, allowing holes for the Italians to play through a makeshift defensive line that was missing three players due to injury. The Swedes, on the other hand,...
Published: June 17, 2016
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray enter Wimbledon 2016 with their rivalry front and center. Their coaches will rekindle another great rivalry: Ivan Lendl vs. Boris Becker. Lendl holds an 11-10 edge against Becker. However, Becker bested Lendl five times (5-1) in Grand Slams and owned him at Wimbledon (3-0). With Lendl back as coach for No. 2 Murray and Becker coaching No. 1 Djokovic, Wimbledon will feature...
Published: June 17, 2016
Quarterfinal play commenced Friday at the AEGON Championships from Queen’s Club in London with top-seeded Andy Murray headlining the four-match slate. The world No. 2 and French Open runner-up continued his quest to repeat as the tournament’s champion and moved one step closer to winning it for the fifth time in his career. The Scot wasn’t the only big name in action, though, as the...
Published: June 17, 2016
The first round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in western Pennsylvania was supposed to be about deep rough, fast greens and high scores. Instead, after rain soaked the course Wednesday night, the golfers who teed off in the morning sessions found soft greens that created some lower-than-expected scores. But the story of the first round was just in its formative stages, and that’s...
Published: June 17, 2016
Hosts France are the only team at the 2016 UEFA European Championship to have won two matches so far. With six points, four goals scored and only one conceded, things are going well—on paper at least—for Didier Deschamps’ men. After almost two full years without a competitive fixture, it was imperative that Les Bleus readjusted after nearly 24 months of uninspiring friendly action....
Published: June 17, 2016
Mother Nature had her say with the first round of the 2016 U.S. Open, shuttering Round 1 Thursday before some of the sport’s most notable names could even hit the course. Andrew Landry led the leaderboard into Friday in a rather misleading situation up top, as he hit for three-under par but only made it through 17 holes of play. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Landry boasts six missed cuts...
Published: June 17, 2016
Former Brazil international Rivelino has criticised Selecao captain Neymar, blasting the lifestyle and attitude of the Barcelona player. After the team’s exit from the Copa America Centenario recently, Neymar reacted angrily to criticism of the efforts of the team, posting on his Instagram there is a “whole lot of people talking s–t,“ per Aaron Torres of Fox Sports. He later...
Published: June 17, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure after Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Iceland on Tuesday, not only blasting the team for their celebrations but also reportedly saying “who are you?” to Aron Gunnarsson when he asked to swap shirts with him. According to German outlet Bild (h/t Sport), “after he was twice ignored in the changing rooms,” Ronaldo told captain Gunnarsson: “Swap...
Published: June 17, 2016
Rough weather conditions marred the opening day of the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont, as play was suspended before most players finished their first rounds. The tournament will resume Friday to finish Round 1 and start Round 2. Andrew Landry jetted out to an early lead at three under, but numerous established players, including Bubba Watson and Lee Westwood, are nipping at his heels. Here is a look at...
Published: June 17, 2016
A flustered England fan has set up a fundraising page to raise money to bring Raheem Sterling back from the 2016 UEFA European Championship. The Manchester City man has been a long way short of his best at the tournament and was hauled off at half-time as the Three Lions came from behind to beat Wales 2-1 on Thursday. It was enough to prompt one supporter, Aaron Bamford, into taking matters...