As the 2014 World Cup looms on the horizon, Groups E and F have already been mentioned as Groups of Opportunity. Group H is yet another big group of opportunity as it features four wild cards in the tournament. Here is a look at how the teams stack up against one another.
Group D is arguably the most competitive group in the World Cup 2014 field, but most people are looking at Group G as the "Group of Death" because it includes two potential contenders a well as two sides that could make some noise and are expected to get out of the group round. Here is a look at Group G.
While Group E is the undisputed Group of Opportunity, Group F offers a different kind of opportunity in this year's World Cup. One team is looked upon the clear-cut favorite to win it all while the battle for second place could very well go to either one of the other three games.
Groups of Death often get the plethora of the spotlight, but Groups of Opportunity are just as worthy of attention. Group E is certainly one of those opportunity groups as it features a few sides that are not considered major contenders but could potentially surprise at the World Cup. Here is a look at Group E.
Argentina is widely considered one of the favorites to take home the World Cup in Brazil when the tournament kicks off June 13, and here are some reasons why Argentina will win its third World Cup championship.
Group D is the undoubted Group of Death in the 2014 World Cup as it includes three former World Cup champions as well as the runner-up to the 2012 Euro Cup and the current Copa American champion. Three of the four teams can get to the knockout round, while the lone outlier will probably settle for scoring a goal or playing for a draw. Here is an analysis of Group D at this year's World Cup.
Group C of the World Cup could be looked at as the Group of Opportunity. There are four teams in this group that are looking to make noise and will not be facing major superpowers in order to do it. Here is a look at Group C.
A change in the winds is at hand. Reports indicate that Chelsea has acquired Diego Costa for a whopping $53 million dollars from Atletico Madrid. The move is a transcendent one that will have huge implications in the world of soccer.
There are several Groups of Death in the upcoming World Cup and one of them is undoubtedly Group B. That group includes Spain, Netherlands, Chile and Australia. One of those sides is considered a weak team while the other three could turn into major contenders in the tournament.
On Wednesday at 8 p.m., the NHL Stanley Cup Finals gets underway with the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings vying for Lord Stanley's famed trophy. Which team comes out on top? Here is Latin Post's full preview.
In 2010, the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in rather dominant fashion. In 2012-13, the team won its second Stanley Cup in four seasons. However the team will not be the first to repeat since 1997-98 when the Detroit Red Wings achieved the feat. Here are the highs and lows of the Chicago Blackhawks' 2013-14 season.
The Montreal Canadiens had a remarkable season in which the team not only made it into the playoffs but also got all the way to the Eastern Conference finals. Along the way, the team continued to get terrific play from its elite netminder, its top defenseman and even made a huge splash at the trade deadline. Here is a look at the highs and lows of the Montreal Canadiens' 2013-14 season.
There are 32 teams in the upcoming World Cup, but as with everything no team is created equally. And likewise no spotlight shines equally either. One of the teams that will be dealing with the greatest deal of speculation is undoubtedly Mexico's national side. El Tri has gone through a great deal of controversy over the last year and will face more questions prior to, during and after its World Cup performance. Among those questions asked will be about whether its top stars are ready to step up or if it is in fact a time to look for new ones. Here are Mexico's top stars and a look at how equipped they are to make a big stand in Brazil.
Group A of the World Cup will be one of the most interesting ones for a number of reasons. It features the host nation and World Cup favorites, but it also features an intriguing battle for second place. Here is a breakdown of how the group could play out.
Being a Brazilian soccer player has its advantages. The country has a history and legacy of soccer greatness that automatically paints you in a positive light. But that history also comes with its great pressure and expectations. To be truly considered amongst the best Brazilians, you have to deliver like the best Brazilians. Just ask Kaka. The former Ballon d'Or winner was seen as the next big thing when he headed to South Africa as El Selecao's top star. But the then-Real Madrid property crumbled under pressure, tainting his legacy among Brazil's elite superstars.
The bets are on and the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup this summer have been placed. The top five teams expected to win are as follows: Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Spain and Belgium. Spain is the current defending champions and despite being the team placed with the fourth best chance of winning, there are a number of arguments that could be made in La Furia Roja's favor. Here are those reasons.
No player faces greater pressure entering the 2014 World Cup than Argentina's Lionel Messi. Considered one of soccer's all-time greats, Messi is still without futbol's greatest prize on his resume. Will this World Cup determine his legacy?
Italy made a magnificent run to the World Cup final in 1994, having shut down a tough Brazilian side, forcing penalties. But the story would slowly unravel when Roberto Baggio, the main reason why the team had made it that far, lost the game for "El Azzurri." Here is how Baggio's tournament unfolded prior to that fateful moment.
Back in 2008, director Jon Favreau was a hero. The auteur had just given the world the first "Iron Man" movie. He already had a proven track record with a number of other major hits, but "Iron Man" seemed like a new beginning for the filmmaker. However, his place in Hollywood was not a particularly stable one. Just a few years later his "Iron Man" sequel was blasted critically; a year later his "Cowboys & Aliens" flopped critically and at the box office. The fall seemed swift for the filmmaker. But Favreau has not given up. He has returned to his roots of indie film-making with "Chef," arguably his most autobiographical film to date.
Sidney Crosby has often been considered the greatest player in the world of hockey having won numerous scoring titles, the Hart Trophy on a few occasions and a Stanley Cup to his name, however, there is one award that Crosby has not managed to attain: the Conn Smythe trophy for Stanley Cup playoffs MVP, having been overshadowed by teammate Evgeni Malkin.
In 1994, the World Cup came to the United States for the first time in history. Even though it was a historic moment for the nation, the turn history was made by another nation: Brazil. El Selecao won its fourth World Cup by defeating Italy on penalties in the final. The South American side was composed of numerous great players, but one of them dominated the competition. That man was Romario and he was the eventual Golden Ball winner. Here is a look at Romario's heroic campaign in 1994.
"X-Men: Days of Future Past" gives Singer the opportunity to restart his relationship with the franchise and erase all of his errors of the past. Those who despised the more recent "X-Men" films will be relieved by this latest entry that is not only a terrific thrill ride, but also one that effectively negates those woeful films. Whether this quality is retained in future installments remains to be seen. But everyone can now breathe easy knowing that the franchise is back in Singers' hands.
The promise in the opening act of "Cold in July" creates the notion that the viewer will be in for a relentless thrill ride. But unfortunately, the opening act turns out to be nothing more than a red herring for the rest of the film, which unfortunately amounts to nothing more than violent chaos with seemingly no direction or identity. It is as vapid and empty as the mysterious corpse that Richard kills at the beginning of the film and never identifies.
