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Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: October 6, 2014
Legendary Brazilian striker Romario has been elected to the nation’s senate after winning 63.4 percent of the vote for the seat in Rio de Janeiro. A proven winner on the football pitch, the Socialist representative easily overcame the threat of his Democratic rival. As reported by The Guardian, Cesar Maia trailed well behind with 20.5 percent of the vote, allowing Romario to impact the nation...
Published: October 3, 2014
Lewis Hamilton finally toppled his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg with victory at last month’s Singapore Grand Prix, an occurrence which had seemed inevitable ever since the Englishman refused team orders to let the German pass in Hungary. Asia has been kind to Hamilton so far this season. Victory in the Malaysian Grand Prix seems a world away now, but his confident drive in Singapore—combined...
Published: October 2, 2014
Roy Hodgson omitted Daniel Sturridge from England’s squad to face San Marino and Estonia in this month’s Euro 2016 qualifiers, heeding the advice of Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers. Rob Harris of The Associated Press tweeted the full squad: Rodgers asked Hodgson not to include Sturridge, who is still recovering from the thigh strain sustained during the last round of international fixtures...
Published: September 19, 2014
Lewis Hamilton gained significant ground on Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg with his victory at the Italian Grand Prix last time out. The English driver, whose patchy relationship with his German colleague continues to grab headlines, will now look to further close the 22-point gap currently separating the pair heading into the Singapore Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel won last year’s race around...
Published: September 19, 2014
UEFA president Michel Platini announced on Friday that Wembley will host the final three games of the European Championships in 2020, a competition that will span an unprecedented 13 countries. The famous English stadium, known across the world due to its heritage and striking architecture, was selected to host both semi-finals and the final of the event, as noted by Martyn Ziegler of the Press...
Published: September 19, 2014
Bernie Ecclestone has revealed plans to unleash eight three-car teams during the 2015 Formula One season. This major change would take place if financially unstable teams such as Caterham, Marussia and Sauber fail to fund their participation. Ecclestone spoke honestly about the potential switch ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, reported by the Press Association via the Daily Mail: It has always been...
Published: September 19, 2014
Updates from Tuesday, Sept. 22 Andy Murray has confessed he regrets the manner in which he tweeted his support for Scottish independence ahead of the recent referendum. Murray attracted a catalogue of Twitter abuse for his comments, and confessed to BBC China that, in retrospect, he might have acted differently: It was a very emotional day for Scottish people and the whole country and the whole of...
Published: September 12, 2014
The FIA has officially unveiled next season’s Formula One schedule, which is set to begin on March 15, 2015, with the Australian Grand Prix. An additional race is included next year, taking the total to 20, per the governing body’s website. The Mexican Grand Prix’s return will be the 18th race of the season, taking place on Nov. 1. Other notable dates include the British Grand...
Published: August 28, 2014
Wayne Rooney has been named the new England captain by manager Roy Hodgson, who has selected a youthful Three Lions squad ahead of forthcoming clashes with Norway and Switzerland. England’s official Twitter account and Bleacher Report UK tweeted confirmation of Rooney’s promotion: The FA’s website lists Hodgson’s latest squad, which features Calum Chambers, Fabian...
Published: August 22, 2014
Lewis Hamilton‘s quest to catch Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg atop the Formula One Drivers’ Standings is ready to be reignited at the Belgian Grand Prix, the first race back after this season’s summer break. Rosberg currently sits nine points ahead of the Englishman, who managed to claw a little ground back during the last race in Budapest, where he finished third to the German’s...