2010 FIFA World Cup: One Poor Campaign Costs Miroslav Klose The Armband

Three goals in a game for world-renowned striker is a milestone worth celebrating and relishing. Three goals in a season for a world-renowned striker is an issue that warrants serious concern. If you hold these statements to be true, then naturally you’d be concerned about Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who netted just three goals in the 2009-10 Bundesliga campaign with Bayern Munich, losing... 

Top 10 Head Cases on the PGA Tour

Don’t be surprised, even golf–a sport commonly associated with old men, golf carts, plush, blue-green fairways, and the tranquil whispers of TV announcers– has its fair share of lunatics. According to Dictionary.com, the term ‘Headcase’ is associated with words like ‘unbalanced,’ ‘unpredictable,’ or simply one who displays aggressive behavior. On... 

Celebrating the Maestro: Why Roger Federer Is the Consummate Athlete

There have been numerous athletes in the world of professional sports that at one time or another resoundingly dominated the competition of their era. The short list that comes to mind includes Michael Jordan, Jim Brown, Babe Ruth, and Tiger Woods. But those four men could all be tied for second place on the list of the consummate professional athlete—guys that were born to relentlessly... 

Crowne Plaza Invitational Fantasy Golf Update: This Team Lighting It Up

My selections this week in Yahoo Fantasy Golf bear special notice in round two. These four guys are currently at -16 collectively. Steve Stricker is currently at minus five through 10 holes. K.J.Choi is also finished with only 10 holes and is already at minus six for the tournament. Those are two guys who can score on Saturdays and Sundays as well. Now it gets even better as Bo Van Pelt, my other B-player,... 

The Bohn Supremacy: Can Any One Get to Jason Bohn?

Burn this photograph in your memory: Jason Bohn was seen speaking to sometimes close confidant/sometimes man-out-of-the-picture, Billy Spencer. Do not be fooled by Spencer’s casual demeanor. The man is Bohn’s munitions expert, keeping all Bohn’s weapons fine tuned and ready. More information on Bohn’s origins and eventual path to domination in the PGA Tour have come to light... 

Ana Ivanovic: Slowly Getting Back on Track

The 2008 French Open saw Ana Ivanovic reach the pinnacle of the women’s game. The young Serb had won her first major title and risen to the World No. 1 ranking. Having previously failed in two major finals, she had cast off the tag of being a “choker” and it seemed as though everything was falling into place. She was destined to win more major titles. The big problem, however,... 

2010 FIFA World Cup: 10 of the Fastest Players at the World Cup

In the modern game, speed is a very important quality for a footballer to have. Many of the best strikers and wingers in the game possess this quality, which allows them to make intimidating runs at defenders and beat their defenders with pure speed. Speed is not only an important quality for offensive players, but also for defensive players. In the modern game, defenders not only have to be intimidating... 

PGA TOUR: John Daly Contending at Colonial

Featured Columnist Andy Reistetter is on site at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.   Today’s report will be on the shorter side, as I may have a touch of sun stroke from walking the golf course today in the heat of Texas.   Anyone who does not think a golfer is an athlete ought to come out on a day like today- low 90s temperatures with no... 

The Birth of a New Group: “Paramos, Rafa!” (Satire)

NOTE:  This is a satire piece and NOT an invitation to insults or any derogatory remarks towards Rafael Nadal.  It is to be strictly viewed as humorous and nothing else.   World No. 2 Rafael Nadal is currently challenging for his fifth French Open title this year, has developed an international following and something that Roger Federer does not even possess—a chanting cry—”Vamos,... 

2010 FIFA World Cup: Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the U.S.

With the last of the international friendlies underway and the 23-man roster selected, it’s time to begin imagining a modicum of best and worst case scenarios for the U.S. In the simplest of terms, there really is only one result for the World Cup: either you win or you don’t. The best case scenario: you hold up the Jules Rimet Cup. Worst case, your team loses all three games and statistically... 

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