Neymar Can Be as Good as Messi, Ronaldo, Kaka, Zico and Me, Says Pele

There was already some serious hype around Brazilian teenager Neymar, the 19-year-old Santos superstar who’s been targeted by the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea this summer. He’s been called “the next Pele, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo rolled into one,” and the game’s grand statesman himself was adding to the excitement about his countryman yesterday. “He... 

Ryan Harrison Advances to Second Round in Legg Mason Tennis Classic

Ryan Harrison found his second wind just in the nick of time. The American, who is coming off back-to-back semifinal showings in Atlanta and Los Angeles, struggled in the second set against Mischa Zverev. Then Harrison turned things around for a 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 win in the first round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington D.C. “I started to get a little physically drained [in the second... 

7 Grand Slam Tournaments That Defined Roger Federer’s Career

Just last month, Roger Federer suffered a very disappointing loss at the hands of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at Wimbledon.  His second consecutive early exit at the All-England Club, as well as the fact that he has been in just one of the past six Grand Slam finals, has people talking about the end for the Swiss Maestro. Still, Federer has had some amazing and very memorable moments in his career. He... 

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and the Top 10 Men Who Must Improve for the US Open

The first big tournament of the US Open Series is just a week away and the top players in the world will have had their opportunities to relax, rethink and work on their games. A lot of talking will be done and a lot of walking may well be done—but for certain players, actions will have to speak louder than words. Here are the top 10 players that will need to improve their games or risk dropping... 

Aldo de Nigris: Mexico’s Newest Star Headed to Europe (but We’re Not Sure Where)

Mexico international Aldo de Nigris seems an unlikely candidate for the title of “El Tri’s Newest Star.” Unlike Manchester United ace Javier Hernandez, Mexican NT wunderkind Giovani dos Santos and prodigious Arsenal bench warmer Carlos Vela, who turned 23, 22 and 22 respectively this year, de Nigris hit the ripe old age 28 in July of 2011. Also unlike his young teammates, de Nigris... 

U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team: In Jurgen Klinsmann We Trust?

 Monday morning was no ordinary morning at NIKETOWN in New York City for the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) was in town for the official introduction of Jurgen Klinsmann as the new head coach of the U.S. men’s national team. On Friday, July 29, 2011, USSF President Sunil Gulati officially made Jurgen Klinsmann the 35th head coach of the U.S. men’s national team. Klinsmann was... 

Roger Federer’s Top 10 Shots of 2011 Thus Far

Roger Federer has blessed sports lovers everywhere with his talent and spectacular shot-making over the years. But just how often does he hit an outrageously skilled and improvised shot and make it as well? The answer is, whenever he wants (or so it seems). The year 2011 is a little bit past the halfway mark, and many important tournaments and matches are yet to be played, but this slideshow will show... 

Novak Djokovic: Ranking Nole’s Victories over Rafael Nadal This Season

As a tennis fanbase around the world, we have seen many players who are the so-called “player to beat” on tour. From the Borg-McEnroe era, to Sampras-Agassi to Federer-Nadal. As the famous Andrew Castle of BBC said in the 2008 Wimbledon final, there’s a new man at the helm of men’s tennis: Novak Djokovic. Novak has beaten the former man to beat—Rafael Nadal—five... 

Jenson Button Cements His Place as a Great with His 200th Grand Prix

I was unfortunately unable to watch Sunday’s 2011 Hungarian Grand Prix live as I had other commitments. This was a shame on so many levels as having now watched a re-run, I realise I missed a cracker of a race. Perhaps more irritating on a personal level, though, I missed one of my F1 heroes completing his 200th Grand Prix in the best way possible. Not only did Jenson Button manage to win, he... 

2011 US Open: Can Federer, Murray or Nadal Knock off No. 1 Djokovic?

There is something not quite right in the tennis world as the American hard-court season turns the corner heading into New York City. Since February of 2004, no man other than Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal has been ranked World No. 1 in Men’s Tennis––almost 400 weeks. Now, there is an interloper posing as the new top gun. Or is he? Could Novak Djokovic be the new king of Men’s... 

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