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Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup after outlasting a rugged Argentina team in the final. The Germans are worthy winners after the way they highlighted the competition with their attractive brand of attacking football. Now the newly crowned four-time winners of the tournament get to focus on celebrating their triumph. That means thoughts can now turn to what is sure to be a spectacular...
Published: July 10, 2014
Day 3 Recap Two of the leaders following Friday’s second round at the Scottish Open dropped down the leaderboard, but Marc Warren held steady and will hold a share of the lead entering Sunday’s final round at 10-under par along with Justin Rose. Warren shot a four-under 67 Saturday, while Rose put up a five-under 66. That puts them one shot ahead of Kristoffer Broberg, who was tied for...
Published: June 21, 2014
South Africa just about saw off a stiff challenge from Wales to win 31-30. It was a particularly bitter pill to swallow for the Welsh. The winning try came courtesy of a controversial late penalty try awarded to the Springboks. The Sky Sports Rugby Union Twitter feed captured the disputed winning score brilliantly: The only thing to say is judge for yourselves. This was declared an illegal tackle,...
Published: June 21, 2014
The 2014 Austrian F1 Grand Prix is the country’s first major race on the Spielberg circuit since 2003. The focus this year will be on Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton and how he recovers from disappointments in Monaco and Canada. Of course, many spectators will also be keen to see what happens between Sergio Perez and Felipe Massa after their ugly collision during the Canadian Grand Prix. Here’s...
Published: June 20, 2014
Scotland narrowly beat Argentina 21-19 to claim a hard-fought victory on South American soil. Duncan Weir kicked the decisive points late on, but there was still time for a dramatic finish. Argentina fought themselves into drop-kick territory, but the kick was missed, and Scotland’s comeback was preserved. The Scots had rallied from nine points down to inch their way inexorably into a two-point...
Published: June 14, 2014
Ireland struggled to outlast a game Argentina squad, eventually scrapping their way to a 23-17 win. The Irish touring team was something of a letdown in the first half. There was very little pace and imagination on display. By contrast, Argentina carefully followed a plan based on countering with speed. It was a simple formula that produced the game’s first try. Joaquin Tuculet bolted his way...
Published: June 14, 2014
South Africa dismantled Wales in their first Test meeting. The Springbok were rampant from the start, eventually cruising to a 38-16 victory. The win was a homage to the pace and power South Africa attacked with from the opening whistle. They simply fired into every scum, and once they found space, the South Africans bolted through gaps. Wales simply couldn’t cope with the speed of play. Their...
Published: June 9, 2014
Wimbledon’s current champion, Andy Murray, faces a tough task overcoming a crowded group of talented players at this year’s tournament. Murray’s job will be made even more challenging by the presence of a fit-again Rafael Nadal. But that duo won’t be the only big stars looking to reaffirm their credentials at Wimbledon. Expect a typically ruthless and assured tournament performance...
Published: June 9, 2014
The 2014 AEGON Championships at London’s Queen’s Club will see some prominent contenders taking part. The annual pre-Wimbledon tune-up has been buoyed by the presence of current Wimbledon champion Andy Murray. He is joined by reigning Australian Open winner Stanislas Wawrinka. The pair headline a solid group of players appearing at the Queen’s Club, also featuring Tomas Berdych,...
Published: June 8, 2014
Scotland used forward-breaking quickness and natural power to boss a fairly dour game against the USA Eagles in Houston. The Scots won by a comfortable 24-6 scoreline, ensuring head coach Vern Cotter’s first win. For Cotter, the game was important in announcing his long-awaited arrival as the man who can revolutionize Scottish Rugby Union internationally. While he’ll have been pleased to...