Euro 2012: Picking an England XI to Start at the Finals in Ukraine/Poland

After failing to qualify for Euro 2008, England currently co-lead Group G in Euro 2012 qualifying with 11 points through five matches. So far, England has shown instances of brilliance but has also failed to impress many of their fans with results like the 2-2 draw against Switzerland at Wembley Stadium last Saturday. However, assuming that England will qualify for Euro 2012, here is a probable starting... 

Chicharito, Carlos Vela and the New Golden Era of Mexican Football

On June 17, 2010, Javier Hernandez—more commonly known to the world as Chicharito—took a perfectly placed pass from Rafael Marquez and, as he has so many times since, found the back of the net with beautiful precision. It was his first World Cup goal, and he scored it against France. When the ball crossed the goal line, Chicharito became the third generation of his family to have scored... 

2011 French Open: Revisiting the Rafael Nadal Versus Roger Federer Final

The 2011 Roland-Garros will be remembered for a long time. It’s not everyday you have a classic match in the semifinals, which was the case with the Roger Federer v. Novak Djokovic masterpiece, as well as a great final between perhaps two of the best players of all time, Federer and Rafael Nadal. It’s also worth pointing out that it’s the first time since 1996 that the weather was... 

Rafael Nadal and the Top 10 Clay-Court Players of All Time

Last week, World No. 1 Rafael Nadal wrapped up his sixth French Open title in seven years. The win improved his career record on clay to 227-18, good for a 92.7 winning percentage. That mark is one of the best all time and has helped him earn the nickname “King of Clay.” But where does Nadal rank on the all time list for clay court players among both males and females? Here is a top ten... 

Rafael Nadal and the Big 4 of Men’s Tennis at Midseason

It’s the middle of the season, and the busiest time of the year for tennis professionals and fans alike. This is a perfect opportunity to look at the fortunes of the Big Four, where they stand at midseason and the outlook. When I say Big Four, I mean, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray.   Rafael Nadal Having just won the 2011 French Open, a lot of pressure is... 

Serena Williams: 5 Next Career Moves Once She’s Done with Tennis

One of the greatest competitors to ever grace the world of professional tennis, Serena Williams will arguably go down as one of the more accomplished players in tennis history. Now 29 years old, Williams goes into her 17th year on tour having played professionally for more than half of her life. Talk about a talent. After missing nearly a year of matches, according to FOX Sports, Williams will return... 

Rafael Nadal 2nd Man to Qualify for World Tour Finals

Rafael Nadal became the second man to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals after his second-round win against Matthew Ebden at the AEGON Championships on Wednesday. Nadal has won three titles this year, including his sixth French Open and he has made it to four finals. His results this year have given him enough points to qualify for the year-end championships before Wimbledon, according to an ATP... 

Queen’s Club: Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray Advance to Third Round at Queen’s

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal got his grass-court season off to a good start by dismissing Australian qualifier Matthew Ebden 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the AEGON Championships at London’s Queen’s Club Wednesday. Nadal broke Ebden, the 23-year-old World No. 168, in the first game of the match, and that was all he needed to clinch the first set. The Spaniard rarely struggled to win... 

Build-Up to Wimbledon: Ana Ivanovic Talks About Her Win at the AEGON Classic

It’s the run-up to Wimbledon and the best players in the world are adjusting to getting back on grass. After her opening win at the AEGON Classic, Ana Ivanovic talks about how it feels to be back in Birmingham and playing on grass. Last time she was at this event was in 2004—her first WTA event! Check back soon for more videos from the tour, with top players talking about their... 

Is Oguchi Onyewu No Longer a First-Team Choice for the United States?

When the United States took on Canada in their opening match in the Gold Cup on Tuesday, the U.S. put their A-team on the field. That is, their A-team minus one usual starter: Oguchi Onyewu. The mainstay in the Yanks starting lineup since 2005 was benched for Tuesday’s match. Onyewu has had Gold Cup success before, scoring an extra time winner in the semifinal match in 2005 and being named to... 

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