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The inaugural edition of the International Premier Tennis League is to kick off in Manila this week, with the likes of Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic leading a star-studded cast list for the new event. With the tournament set to take place over the course of three weeks across four Asian cities, the eyes of the tennis world will be on an event which could potentially dramatically change...
Published: November 18, 2014
Brazil’s recovery since the World Cup has been swift, with their winning streak now standing at an impressive six matches. However, make no mistake—they were tested severely by Austria in Vienna this Wednesday evening. A 2-1 victory will of course take the headlines, with Aleksandar Dragovic scoring what is now the only goal Brazil have conceded in the Dunga era from the penalty spot....
Published: November 17, 2014
The DP World Tour Championship takes place for the sixth time at the Jumeirah Golf Estates this week, with many of the world’s best golfers gathering for a crack at the $8 million prize fund on offer. While Rory McIlroy has already guaranteed himself a spot at the top of the end-of-year rankings, all is still to play for below as players compete for the bonus pool on offer to those in the top...
Published: November 11, 2014
Dunga‘s new-look Brazil are in Istanbul ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Turkey, and—deprived of their Brazil-based players—the Selecao will be forced into a change or two for the encounter. With the Copa America less than 12 months away, it is a good opportunity for Dunga to look at some fringe players who could make his squad for that tournament—while also building upon...
Published: November 8, 2014
The Formula One world championship moves on to Interlagos, Brazil this weekend for the penultimate race of the 2014 calendar. With Lewis Hamilton on a five-race winning streak, will the British driver move a giant step closer to a second world title success this weekend? Team-mate and rival Nico Rosberg will be seeking to ensure the race continues on to Abu Dhabi in a fortnight’s time, where...
Published: November 6, 2014
Bubba Watson reigned supreme at the WGC HSBC Champions, seeing off Tim Clark in a play-off on a dramatic Sunday in Shanghai, China. The American carded a two-under 70 to reach 11 under, with Clark notching 69 to join him, but in truth, it could have been anyone’s tournament. Here’s a look at the final, congested leaderboard after a thrilling week of action at the Sheshan International Golf...
Published: November 5, 2014
Brazilian forward Talisca stole the headlines for Benfica on Tuesday night, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Monaco in the UEFA Champions League. It was his first goal in the tournament, but a continuation of his fine form since arriving in Portugal this summer. The Benfica No. 30 was well-known in Brazil before arriving, but he has never shown anything like the goalscoring form he has offered...
Published: October 31, 2014
When the nominations were announced for the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or earlier this week, most of the attention justifiably focused on which players could potentially break the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi stranglehold on the award. Such candidates were few and far between. Others, meanwhile, focused on which stars had failed to earn inclusion, whether it be Arturo Vidal, Luka Modric or, most controversially,...
Published: October 27, 2014
The name Douglas Costa has been linked with some of the biggest clubs in European football for many years. Yet, despite seemingly having been around for an eternity, the Shakhtar Donetsk winger is just 24 years old. While the likes of Willian, Jadson and Fernandinho have now left Ukraine, Douglas remains as one of the elder statesmen among the club’s Brazilian contingent. It is a difficult time...
Published: October 26, 2014
Rafael Nadal announced on Friday that he will end his 2014 season early in order to treat a back injury and appendicitis which have affected his form over recent weeks. Per the Telegraph‘s tennis correspondent Simon Briggs, Nadal said: “I’m not going to play Paris and London, I’m not enough competitive. I’m going to have the surgery the 3rd of November. I will have...