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The future of the Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix is in doubt with its promoter declaring the country’s chances of remaining on the calendar for 2014 as “fifty-fifty.” James Galloway of Sky Sports reported the news. Race officials are working on improving their current contract and have not ruled out the possibility of staging a night race provided the financial terms are agreeable, promoter...
Published: September 1, 2013
The Aviva Premiership season is just days away. Leicester Tigers begin their quest to retain their title at home to Worcester Warriors whilst new boys Newcastle Falcons host Bath. Here we predict how the first week of action will pan out. Date and Kickoff Time Fixtures Prediction Friday September 6, 7.45 p.m. (BST) / 2.45 p.m. (ET) Newcastle Falcons vs. Bath Rugby 21-16 Saturday September 7,...
Published: August 17, 2013
It’s hard to see past a New Zealand triumph in this year’s Rugby Championship. The All Blacks won the inaugural four-team tournament last year by winning all six of their matches. Even before the addition of Argentina, New Zealand had dominated the old Tri-Nations—triumphing in 10 of the 16 tournaments. All four sides desperately want the bragging rights of the Southern Hempishere...
Published: August 16, 2013
Australia can take a huge stride towards snatching the Bledisloe Cup from New Zealand when the two sides meet in Sydney on Saturday. Matches between the two Southern Hemisphere heavyweights always produce drama, with the All Blacks having the edge not just in recent years but throughout the sides’ history. New Zealand won the 2012 tournament relatively comfortably. First they defeated Australia...
Published: August 16, 2013
A spot at the 2015 Rugby World Cup awaits the victors of USA vs. Canada over two legs. One of the North American rivals can secure a safe passage to the tournament in England and bragging rights for the continent. Defeat does not lead to total elimination. The loser faces another play-off, against Uruguay, to compete for another spot in England. Even defeat in that game does not the mean the end of...
Published: August 3, 2013
Will it be New Zealand or Australia who emerges with the bragging rights from the 2013 Super Rugby final? The Chiefs have dominated all season, look irresistible in front of their own fans and knocked out tournament legends Crusaders in the semi-finals. The stage is set for them to reclaim their title from last year. But to do that, they’ll have to beat the Brumbies. The visitors have enjoyed...
Published: August 2, 2013
It’s inevitable some players will freeze on the biggest stage. By the end of the Super Rugby final between the Waikato Chiefs and the ACT Brumbies, we won’t be talking about 30 standout performers but a handful of individuals who shaped the game. We’ve picked out three players who must step up in the final to give their side the best shot of glory and, unsurprisingly, two of them...
Published: August 2, 2013
Final time. After 22 punishing rounds of rugby just two sides remain to contest the Super 15 crown. It’s New Zealand vs. Australia as the Waikato Chiefs meet the ACT Brumbies. Will the Chiefs make it back-to-back successes or can the Brumbies usurp them in their own backyard? Who: Waikato Chiefs vs. ACT Brumbies When: Saturday, August 3, at 8:35 a.m. (BST) or 3:35 a.m. (ET) Where: Waikato...
Published: July 27, 2013
You can’t show emotion as a manager anymore. As the Honduras players continually clattered into their American opponents during their Gold Cup semifinal clash, USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann grew increasingly irate on the touchline. Klinsmann finally snapped and threw the ball down in frustration three minutes from time—a justifiable reaction given DaMarcus Beasley had just been hurled...
Published: July 27, 2013
Fifteen teams started the Super Rugby season; now only four remain. Pacesetters the Chiefs and Bulls return in the semifinals after being rewarded with a week off for their exploits in the league stage, where they face the Crusaders and Brumbies respectively. The prize for the victors is a spot in the showpiece final and the chance to compete for the Super Rugby crown. The time for inconsistency is...