2010 U.S. Open Field: 18 Guys Who Can Win

Our national golf championship is upon us. Starting Thursday, the best golfers in the world will tee off at Pebble Beach, one of the world’s most beautiful and treacherous courses, as the 110th US Open gets underway. With an abundance of storylines–Can sentimental favorite Phil Mickelson finally break through and win a US Open? Can Tiger Woods tune out all the distractions, channel his... 

2010 FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo & Others Who Might Disappoint

The World Cup only happens every four years. With fans all over the world eager to cheer on their favorite players, the hype is bound to get out of control. With hype comes disappointment. At least a few stars will fail to live up to the expectations placed upon them by their coaches, fans, and especially the media. So who will ultimately prove to be the biggest flops by the time the whole tournament... 

Roger Federer: The Practice Court Champion

There’s a certain level of conflict provided when watching Roger Federer practice. For those who have seen him rack up all or most of his 16 Grand Slam titles, the effortless nature which he takes to the practice court just doesn’t add up to his success. Looking freshly groomed with not a hair out of place when he strolls towards the back courts of whichever locale he’s visiting,... 

2010 Canadian GP Review: McLaren Edges out Red Bulls at Montreal

Ever since the fateful corner at Turkey where Red Bull pushed its self destruct button when Webber and Vettel collided, McLaren has seen a revival and for the second straight race, Hamilton and Button have managed a one —two. Now McLaren leads both the championships with Hamilton leading the driver’s championship for the first time this season.  Though Montreal was a track which... 

2010 FIFA World Cup: Portugal 0 Ivory Coast 0, and the Africans Were on Top

Confession time. Some of us Arsenal fans have a passion for Kolo Toure, the man mountain who holds the Ivory Coast back four together. His brother Yaya, who is about to join Kolo at moneybags Manchester City, is also high in my affections. Arsenal had Yaya as a kid and quickly put him on their books after a fraternal trial, though he played for a club in Belgium. Yaya was allowed to go to Barcelona,... 

Rugby: New Zealand-Wales Preview

When the two proud sides descend on Carisbrook, the visitors, who have a illustrious history as one of the more decorated rugby nations, will try to arrest a record against a team that has earned the title as Wales’ ultimate bete noire.   Their record against the All Blacks at the dawn of the last century was unparalleled.  Recognised as the first conquerors of New Zealand in test... 

Rugby Preview: Australia vs. England, Second Test

The wonder of a second test match is that the hosting Australians and visiting English know exactly what to expect from each other. Paradoxically, the losing team from Perth may actually have the edge.  That is if they’ve learned any lessons from a painful defeat. The Wallabies, with all their youthful exuberance, are playing a game that is wonderful for its sheer viewing pleasure.... 

Wimbledon 2010 Brackets: Analyzing the Women’s Favorites and Surprises

The 2010 Wimbledon Championships will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom, June 21-July 4.  This will be the 124th staging of the event, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 2010. It has been indicated that Queen Elizabeth II will be attending on June 24, for the first time in more than 30 years. Not surprisingly, Serena and Venus... 

U.S. Open Pairings: Interesting Groupings for the First Two Rounds

Some interesting groupings have been set for the first two rounds of the U.S. Open, which begins Thursday at Pebble Beach. No. 1 ranked Tiger Woods, will be grouped with third ranked Lee Westwood, who is fresh off his win last weekend, and with seventh ranked Ernie Els, who has had two wins this year in a bit of resurgence for the South African. Another grouping features No. 2 ranked Phil Mickelson... 

Floating The GOAT Discussion Once More

Rafael Nadal made an interesting remark as he closed his post-French Open interview with Johnny Mac on TV. He said that he had his eye on the US Open! Does this mean that Rafa will devote some of his considerable energy and focus this year to achieving the career Grand Slam with a win at the US Open?   Might he consider not playing one of the two North American Master’s Series tournaments... 

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