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Despite the craziness that ensued throughout the early rounds of Wimbledon, the men’s final promises to be the best possible, with the No. 1 seed taking on the No. 2 seed. Novak Djokovic has cruised through most of this tournament, winning each of his first five matches in straight sets over some top competition. However, he had a much harder time against Juan Martin del Potro in the semifinals...
Published: July 2, 2013
Half of the quarterfinals are now set at the U-20 World Cup after the first day of knockout-stage action. After the group stage cut the number of teams in the competition from 24 to 16, Day 10 featured the first part of the win-or-go-home format. This is where the young players are truly tested not only physically but also mentally. In the end, four more teams were sent home, leaving only 12 squads...
Published: July 2, 2013
Wimbledon is far from over, but it has still been one of the craziest Grand Slam events in a long time. In a sport that does not often feature many upsets, we have seen some of the most iconic figures of the sport go down before the quarterfinals. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were knocked out in the opening two rounds, while Serena Williams also suffered an early loss. As a result, not every tournament...
Published: July 1, 2013
After one match, the entire outlook of the 2014 World Cup has changed. With a year to go before the biggest international event in the sport, Spain was the clear favorite to once again earn the title of world champs. The squad is not only immensely talented and experienced, but it has won each of the last two European championships to go along with the 2010 World Cup. Additionally, that success has...
Published: June 29, 2013
The highly anticipated matchup between Spain and Brazil in the Confederations Cup final will be decided by a few lesser-known players. There are certainly plenty of superstars with the ability to control the outcome of the match, from Neymar to Andres Iniesta and more. However, it takes an entire roster to win a competitive battle like this one. Spain learned that lesson in its last match when Jesus...
Published: June 29, 2013
In what could be a preview of a World Cup final next year, Spain and Brazil will battle in the Confederations Cup final on Sunday. While eight teams entered this tournament with various expectations, these were clearly the two best squads in the event. Each side cruised through the group stage with three straight wins before grabbing impressive victories in the semifinals. Spain was seriously...
Published: June 25, 2013
After a thrilling first round of Wimbledon, the competition will only pick up even more in Round 2. The opening couple of days of the prestigious event featured a number of major upsets, highlighted by Rafael Nadal going down in straight sets. The French Open champion struggled to make the transition to the grass court, and Steve Darcis got the win. With a number of elite players in action on Day 3...
Published: June 25, 2013
As teams at the U-20 World Cup play their second matches of the tournament, it is not getting any easier to separate the best from the rest. Day 5 of the prestigious tournament featured plenty of excitement and upsets, although no one in either Group C or Group D was able to pull away from the pack. The one thing we did see is a number of outstanding individual performances from players who will soon...
Published: June 18, 2013
The United States continues its quest to qualify for the 2014 World Cup with a home match against Honduras. In order to earn the three points, everyone involved must bring its best effort. After wins over Jamaica and Panama, the US is in good shape in CONCACAF qualifying. The squad leads the six-team group with 10 points in five matches, which is three points ahead of Honduras in fourth place. As long...
Published: June 17, 2013
Just like the French Open, the draw at Wimbledon is going to go a long way in deciding how the prestigious tournament plays out. At Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal competed in the semifinals in one of the best matches of the year. Unfortunately, the finals ended up being a letdown, as Nadal defeated David Ferrer in straight sets. Fans will hope for a little more balance in the bracket...