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Cleveland Browns – Worst Second Half Team in the NFL
It’s slightly surprising to see the Cleveland Browns at 3-3, tied for second in the AFC North. However, considering how badly they’ve done this season after the halftime break, regardless if it’s been Brandon Weeden or Brian Hoyer at quarterback, makes it even weirder that they’ve won so much this season.
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Matt Schaub Injury – Reactions to Houston Texans Fans Cheering
For the second time in two seasons, the NFL media seems to be stunned that fans will turn against their own team and player, as Matt Schaub felt the hate from Houston Texans fans cheering his he was taken off the field after an injury. This resulted in a huge backlash against the fan base, with the harshest words coming from other Texans players like Arian Foster and Andre Johnson.
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FC Barcelona Transfer Rumors – Will Sign Mats Hummels
Reports in Germany indicate that after quite a few years without a new centre back signing, next summer will be the one Barcelona finally end their defensive problems by signings Mats Hummels from Borussia Dortmund, who have given one of their best players in recent years the permission to speak with the Spanish champions.
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Luis Suarez Will Never Stop Diving
If there was any doubt about Luis Suarez and his ability to change. The 3-2 win over Argentina proved the Uruguay striker, known for his diving and other less than class-act antics on the pitch, isn’t putting his past behind him, winning a penalty for Uruguay by a blatant and disgraceful dive.
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When the United States Saved Mexico From World Cup Disgrace
Despite winning only two matches in the CONCACAF qualifying group, Mexico still have a shot at making the World Cup, if they can get past New Zealand in the Intercontinental playoffs. However, this has been made possible by the United States with a dramatic 3-2 win over Panama, and not by El Tri, who lost their biggest match of the campaign 2-1 in Costa Rica, needing a little outside assistance to keep their hopes intact for a bit longer.
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Remaining World Cup Playoff Matches
There are 11 berths left to fill in the 2014 World Cup, with four more coming from Europe, five from Africa and two more teams coming out of the Intercontinental playoffs.
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21 Teams That Have Qualified For the World Cup (So Far)
The World Cup picture in Brazil is getting clearer and clearer with 21 teams overall securing their place in the tournament next summer, as only one of the nations up to this point, Bosnia, being a first-time qualifier, while teams like Colombia, Russia, Ecuador and Costa Rica make a return after missing one or more qualifications over the last few years.
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2014 World Cup – Matchday 10 Results & Tables
A night for drama and some history, as England had a rough time beating Poland 2-0 but that was still enough to finish first above Ukraine. Bosnia make it into the World Cup for the first time in history after a narrow win over Lithuania, while Iceland managed to finish second after a draw against Norway, putting themselves in the playoffs, with a chance to also make their first ever major tournament appearance.
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When Both the Los Angeles Lakers & Boston Celtics Don’t Make the Playoffs
It’s rare to see both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics entering a low period at the same time, but the 2013-2014 NBA season will probably be the first time in 20 years when both teams fail to make the playoffs together.
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College Football Realignment – Big 12 Thinking About UCF and Cincinnati
Even though the Big 12 might not be the most stable conference among the major ones in College Football, there are powers trying to push for an expansion to big TV markets, with Central Florida and Cincinnati the likeliest of candidates.