Egypt Extends Cancellation of Soccer League Indefinitely

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) Friday extended the cancellation of protest-wracked country’s soccer league indefinitely, saying matches would resume with a “return of stability.” The EFA initially suspended matches in the last 10 days in a bid to prevent the soccer pitch to become a further rallying point for protesters demanding an end to the 30-year rule of Egyptian President... 

Tennis: Quarterfinals Take Place in Johannesburg and Zagreb

The “natives” made it into their respective countries’ tournament quarterfinals in Croatia and South Africa. Fourth seed Kevin Anderson defeated Dudi Sela to make it to the QFs in the SA Tennis Open as the only South African in the draw after countryman Fritz Wolmarans fell to Canadian Frank Dancevic. Croatian players Marin Cilic, Ivan Ljubicic and Ivan Dodig finished... 

Golf’s Lost Career Grand Slams

It is common knowledge amongst golf fans today that five men have achieved the career grand slam (Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Gene Sarazen), while Bobby Jones also achieved a version of the grand slam during his historic 1930 season. There’s just one small problem with this commonly accepted view—it’s not necessarily accurate. Three other men have achieved... 

Six Nations Rugby: Can Scotland End Their Losing Streak Against France?

If it is February, it must be time for the Six Nations, the rugby competition so venerable that it makes every other contest—the World Cup, the Tri-Nations—look like a pretentious young upstart. The final game of opening weekend sees Scotland travel to Paris to take on a French team hopeful of a repeat of last year’s tournament victory   French overview As is his wont, French... 

Six Nations Rugby: Do Italy Have a Chance Against Injury-Ravaged Ireland?

If it is February, it must be time for the Six Nations, the rugby competition so venerable that it makes every other contest—the World Cup, the Tri-Nations—look like a pretentious young upstart. In the tournament’s second game, Italy—wooden spoonists of the last three competitions—take on an injury-depleted Ireland.   Italy overview There are two ways of looking at... 

Copa América 2011 Warm Up: Brazil, Argentina and Colombia To Face Europe’s Best

In less than four months, the Copa América will kick off in Argentina.  Sergio Batista’s Argentina are in a tough situation where they need to win a trophy, hence the use of an experienced team.  Mano Menezes’ Brazil will continue to test many new faces as they prepare for the 2014 World Cup.  Last, we have Hernán Darío Gómez’s Colombia,... 

FA to British Government: Stay Away From Our Football

Hugh Robertson (who is the Sports Minister in the Cameron Government) recently described English football as “the worst governed sport” in his country. The declaration comes as a result of many problems that have affected English football since the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It also comes at a time when England was denied the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The response from the FA (Football Association)... 

Tiger Woods Course Suspended in Dubai: What Else Could Go Wrong?

PGA golfer Tiger Woods will no longer be opening the “Tiger Woods Dubai Course” in the near future. A $1.1 billion golf and property development, the course was originally scheduled to open in late 2009 but was postponed due to the national financial crisis. Plans for the development included mansions and palaces for sale, as well as a boutique hotel and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Unfortunately... 

Phil Mickelson: Why 2011 Could Be a Monster Year

Phil Mickelson is eating meat again. That alone should be enough to convince us that 2011 is going to be a big season for Lefty.   Add in a healthy family, an arthritic condition that is now under control, a renewed love for the game and a struggling Tiger Woods, and 2011 could very well be the biggest year of Mickelson’s career. There have been two quotes made by Mickelson over the past... 

Egyptian Ultra Tactics Evident in the Battle for Cairo’s Tahrir Square

The organizational skills of the ultras, fanatical Cairo soccer fans, are emerging as opponents and supporters of embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak determine the fate of the 82-year-old Egyptian leader’s 30-year rule. The influence of the ultras, supporters of bitter Cairo rivals Al Ahly Sports Club and Al Zamalek, is evident in the battle tactics employed by Mubarak’s opponents... 

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