The United States women’s national soccer team is still celebrating its 2-0 win over the Netherlands 2-0 on Sunday to successfully retain the Women’s World Cup title, and they set many records along the way. Dominant Individual Performances The squad that conquered France is arguably the best U.S. national team …
Read More »Former Gator Pete Alonso Named an MLB All-Star
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the few bright spots in what has been an underwhelming season for the team so far. In recognition of his strong rookie season, Alonso is heading to the MLB All-Star Game. A Gator in the Majors Alonso is just …
Read More »USA Defeats Spain in Unconvincing Fashion to Advance in World Cup
The USWNT beat Spain 2-1 thanks to two Megan Rapinoe penalty kicks to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday. World Cup Title Defense Continues The US is advancing to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the eighth consecutive time, dating back to …
Read More »USWNT Faces Spain in Round of 16
The United States Women’s National Team continue to defend their title in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. After three games without conceding a single goal, they’ll clash with Spain in the knockout round on Monday. The American Dream After winning the tournament in 2015, the No. 1-ranked United States came …
Read More »Germany shuts out Nigeria, through to Quarter-finals
Germany defeated Nigeria 3-0 in the first game of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup knockout round on Saturday. Germany Stays Dominant Die Nationalelf has yet to concede a goal this tournament. After a slow start in the group stage, Germany has now scored seven goals in their last two …
Read More »Tanaka propels Yankees to victory over Rays
The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 on Monday night in the first game of a three-game series in Yankee Stadium. Tanaka shines in shutout Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka threw a gem. He allowed two hits and walked one while striking out 10 Rays over nine shutout …
Read More »Group B Matchday 3 Recap: Germany, Spain, and China all through to knockout stages
Matchday three of Group B in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup provided two drastically different games. Germany cruised past South Africa to top the group, while Spain and China played to a scoreless stalemate to decide who finished second and third. Germany Found Their Stride In their first two …
Read More »USWNT begins World Cup defense
After defating Japan 5-2 in the World Cup final in 2015, the US Women’s National Team claimed their first title since 1999 and affirmed their status as the best team on the planet. For their heroics, New York City honored them with a ticker tape parade, and they received the …
Read More »FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B: South Africa Makes Its World Cup Debut Against Spain
South Africa’s qualification in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France is a historic feat for a team that just started competitive play under three decades ago. However, their first test against Spain is a tough one. Spain: La Roja Hopefuls Expected Formation: 4-3-3 Spain arrives at the World Cup ranked …
Read More »FIFA Women’s World Cup: Germany Takes On China
After France’s impressive 4-0 shutout of South Korea to begin the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Germany will hope it can follow suit. Germany: A European Heavyweight Expected Formation: 4-2-3-1 Ranked second in the world by FIFA, Germany comes into the competition as the most successful European national team. They …
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