Wimbledon 2013: Predictions for Second Week of Action

As a wild first week of Wimbledon winds toward its conclusion, the focus shifts toward Manic Monday and the pursuit of the season’s third Grand Slam title. Both draws have been shaken up by upsets, adding to the spectacle. The biggest question mark heading into the second week is whether things will begin to normalize or if underdogs can continue to shock the tennis world. Either way, it should... 

Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 Results: Updated Scores and Group Standings

The 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens is the sixth edition of the tournament, which started in 1993 and has taken place every four years. Fiji is the only multiple time winner of the showcase event and returns seeking a third title. Other top contenders chasing the title include New Zealand, the 2001 champion and 2005 runner-up, South Africa, Samoa and England. A couple of dark horses could also make some... 

Brazil vs. Spain: Date, Start Time, Preview and More

From the outset of the 2013 Confederations Cup, it appeared Brazil and Spain were on a collision course for the final. Two weeks later, the marquee matchup will come to fruition after both sides survived thrilling semifinals. Host nation Brazil was caught in a fierce showdown with Uruguay before Paulinho provided the winner in the closing minutes. It was the first true test of the Selecao after dominating... 

State of Origin 2013 Results: Game 2 Score and Recap for Maroons vs. Blues

Queensland scored a convincing 26-6 victory over New South Wales in Game 2 of this year’s State of Origin series. The Maroons will look to stretch their series winning streak to eight next month. The Maroons got off to a perfect start. Sam Thaiday took a pass from Cooper Cronk and bulldozed his way over the line in just the second minute of play. After a conversion by Johnathan Thurston it was... 

Confederations Cup 2013: Biggest Stars Remaining in Tournament Action

The Confederations Cup knockout stage begins on Wednesday with the first semifinal, which features host nation Brazil and Uruguay. The next day, European powerhouse Spain and Italy will battle for the second berth in the championship match. None of the four teams to reach this point are a surprise. All four possessed the depth necessary to survive the group stage and didn’t falter along the way.... 

State of Origin 2013 Game 2: Maroons vs. Blues Date, Start Time and Preview

New South Wales looks to clinch its first State of Origin series victory since 2005 after scoring a 14-6 win over Queensland in Game 1. The series shifts to Brisbane for Game 2 and Maroons hope to send it to a deciding third contest with a home triumph. The Blues last won the series’ first game in 2008. Queensland responded with a 30-0 blowout in the second game and carried that momentum to another... 

Rafael Nadal’s Incredibly Difficult Draw Is Biggest Wimbledon Hurdle

Even though Rafael Nadal won his eighth French Open title earlier in the month, he dropped to No. 5 in the rankings. By falling behind countryman David Ferrer, the Spanish superstar now faces a very challenging road as he seeks his third Wimbledon triumph. Assuming the seeds hold—and in the era of the Big Four, they have a tendency of doing exactly that—Nadal would be forced to face Roger... 

Confederations Cup 2013: Viewing Info for Group Play’s Final Games

Group play at the 2013 Confederations Cup comes to a close this weekend. Group A wraps up on Saturday, highlighted by a battle between Italy and Brazil for the top spot. Group B finishes on Sunday, which will set the semifinal matchups. There’s been a high level of intrigue throughout the event, mostly because of all the close matches. Four of the six contests that didn’t feature Tahiti,... 

Japan vs. Mexico: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

Japan and Mexico were both eliminated from Confederations Cup contention with losses in their first two matches. Brazil and Italy will advance from Group A. It leaves nothing to play for but pride when the sides meet to finish group play. The Samurai Blue were in position to pull off an upset against Italy. They scored the first two goals of the match. A Daniele De Rossi goal right before halftime... 

Italy vs. Brazil: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

Italy and Brazil have both punched their tickets to the knockout stage of the 2013 Confederations Cup. A lot remains on the line heading into their Group A clash, however, as the top team in the group likely gets to avoid Spain in the semifinals. Brazil, the host nation for the tournament and next year’s World Cup, has looked nothing like the 22nd-ranked team in the world. The Selecao, led by... 

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