Here's how you'll know that France is playing on the field. The team will be donning these new Nike national kits for the 2014 World Cup to be held in Brazil.
As part of Nike’s commitment to sustainability, the shirt, shorts and socks will all feature fabric made with recycled plastic bottles. The kit also features Nike Dri-FIT tech with laser-cut
ventilation holes to keep players cool, while the cotton and recycled
polyester construction keeps things comfortable by wicking away moisture.
According to Guinness World Record officials, Corey “Thunder” Law of the Harlem Globetrotters has managed to shoot a basketball into a basket from a distance of 109 feet and 9 inches, setting a new world record in the process. Witness the miraculous shot in the clip below:
Remember when Michael Jordan bequeathed his own Jordans to a former Delta Center ballboy for so thoughtfully bringing him applesauce and helping him win the legendary ‘Flu Game’ of the 1997?
Preston Truman, the now 35-year-old former Jazz ball boy, has turned down several invitations to sell them over the years, including an $11,000 offer sixteen years ago.
Uruguay took Jordan apart in a 5-0 obliteration. They secured a trip to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The goal of the match came from PSG striker Edinson Cavani, who curled a beautiful free kick into the top right corner in stoppage time to make it 5-0.
During a recent game against Anderlecht in the Champions League, Zlatan hit a bouncing ball first time from well outside the box before it flew into the top corner. The amazing goal ended up giving Zlatan's team a 3-0 lead:
Captured during the Mexico vs. Panama World Cup qualifier match, Mexico's Raul Jimenez became a hero by landing a goal with a breathtaking bicycle kick. Watch below:
If only there were more down-to-earth sports stars like Roger Federer. Earlier this week, about an hour and a half before heading to practice, Federer decided to conduct impromptu Q&A session on Twitter.
Despite being among the world's most recognized sporting figures, Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo is pretty cool about getting hugs from fans.
During an exhibition game between Real Madrid and Chelsea
at the Sun Life Stadium in August, a 19-year-old named Ronald Gjoka took an opportunity to greet his footballing hero before giving him a hug. Unfortunately for the teen, his actions earned him two days in jail and charges of trespassing and
disorderly conduct.
Manchester City ripped Manchester United a new one last night. Here's one of those awesome goals from Sergio Aguero.
The goal came on a beautiful pass from Aleksandar Kolarov. Check it out below:
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick yesterday for Real Madrid, kicking off a great Champions League start with a 6-1 win over Galatasaray. His third goal is an early contender for UCL goal of the year.