Try the powerful search:
Selected WPSN searches:
Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: July 6, 2016
Roger Federer produced a stunning comeback to beat Marin Cilic in the Wimbledon quarter-final on Wednesday, recovering from two sets down and saving three match points on his way to a 6-7 (4), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9), 6-3 victory. The seven-time champion had to draw on all of his experience in what was a punishing encounter on Centre Court. Federer looked out of sorts in the early stages, but he found his...
Published: July 6, 2016
Portugal manager Fernando Santos has branded claims that Renato Sanches is older than 18 as “a joke.” According to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo (h/t ESPN FC), Santos said: “Everyone knows [Sanches]. He was born in Portugal like I was, and registered like I was. He is 18, I am 61. This is a joke.” Santos was responding to comments made by French football manager...
Published: July 6, 2016
A bettor who backed Wales to win UEFA Euro 2016 at 150-1 ahead of the tournament has already tasted extraordinary success this year, having successfully backed Leicester City‘s Premier League title win at 5,000-1. According to Sky Sports’ Tim Clement, the Sky Bet punter was one of the bold gamblers to back the Foxes’ unlikely success at the start of last season and won £13,333...
Published: July 5, 2016
Nick Kyrgios is no stranger to criticism thanks to his divisive and often controversial antics on court, but when British broadcaster Piers Morgan took to Twitter during his straight-sets defeat to Andy Murray at Wimbledon on Monday, the Australian decided not to take the barbs lying down. Morgan criticised the 21-year-old, who lost 7-5, 6-1, 6-4, as he capitulated after Murray came out on top...
Published: June 30, 2016
Vicente del Bosque said on June 30 he would step down as Spain manager after their exit from UEFA Euro 2016. Spain confirmed his departure on Monday: Speaking to RNE (h/t Sport), the 65-year-old announced on June 30 he was set to walk away when his deal expired in July, and the decision had nothing to do with “how the European Championships turned out.” Per BBC Sport, he previously...
Published: June 30, 2016
Andy Murray beat in Yen-Hsun Lu in straight sets on Centre Court on Thursday to progress to the third round at Wimbledon 2016. The Scot won 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 as he handily swept aside his opponent with sheer superiority and athleticism after a shaky start. Lu, also known by his nickname Rendy, had won 11 successive matches on grass prior to meeting Murray, and his form and comfort on the surface quickly...
Published: June 29, 2016
Roger Federer cruised through his second-round match with Marcus Willis at Wimbledon 2016 in straight sets on Wednesday, beating him 6-0, 6-3, 6-4. Though Federer never looked in danger of suffering a giant-killing early exit, Willis more than played his part in a thoroughly entertaining and heartwarming encounter, and on a number of occasions, the British qualifier was able to put his powerful serve...
Published: June 28, 2016
Following Roy Hodgson’s resignation as England manager after their disastrous exit from UEFA Euro 2016, the search for a new Three Lions boss has begun. Continue for updates. Southgate Reportedly Not Interested in Job Wednesday, June 29 Dominic Fifield of the Guardian reported that England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate “has no interest” in succeeding Hodgson and “would...
Published: June 28, 2016
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has urged Lionel Messi to reconsider his retirement from the national team. Per La Nacion (h/t Goal’s Sacha Pisani), Maradona said: Messi has to stay in the national team. He will go to Russia in form to be world champion. He has to rely more on boys who can help take the team forward and less on those who say they have to go. Those who are saying...
Published: June 27, 2016
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Garbine Muguruza avoided upsets in the first round of Wimbledon 2016 on Monday. So too did the likes of Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic and Marin Cilic in the men’s draw while world No. 772 Marcus Willis provided the upset of the day as he stunned Ricardas Berankis—a full 718 places above him. In the women’s singles, Simona Halep, Madison Keys and Sam...