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England’s 3-2 loss to Holland must have been emotionally exhausting for fans. After nearly an hour of play, neither side scored. Then Holland scored two fairly close to one another which stood for some time. The English went on a furious rally late to tie the game, and after all of that, the defense inexplicably got lax and allowed Arjen Robben to score the game-winning goal (and his second of...
Published: March 1, 2012
It’s not very often that the reigning world and European champions head into the defence of their first major championship without an out-and-out striker up front. However, that is exactly the case for Spain ahead of the European Championships this summer. Following the 5-0 win over Venezuela this past Wednesday, it’s more clear than ever that Vicente del Bosque faces a major...
Published: March 1, 2012
What was that about Lionel Messi saving his best for Barcelona? What was that about the three-time defending Ballon d’Or winner holding out on Argentina in international competition? I’m sorry, I can’t hear you anymore. Neither can Messi. And for good reason. Messi silenced his few remaining critics with three goals to give the Seleccion a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in Berne on...
Published: March 1, 2012
Chicharito must step up if team Mexico has any chance of making a splash on the world football scene. It’s a simple equation for Mexico. If Chicharito can carry the offensive load, spark the team, and let the rest of his teammates play their roles—Mexico can go far. If he can’t make things happen offensively though Mexico’s game looks a lot different, and not for the better. As...
Published: March 1, 2012
Following the 3-2 loss to Holland on Wednesday, more news has been released concerning the three injured England players—Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge and Chris Smalling, according to BBC Sport. Man of the Match Daniel Sturridge, who replaced Gerrard, was taken off after suffering a swollen toe just minutes before the final whistle. No news yet if he will feature in Chelsea‘s Premier...
Published: March 1, 2012
Abby Wambach has been the focal point of the United States’ offensive attack for a long time. The veteran striker has carried the team on her back for an extended period, but it’s time for Alex Morgan to step up and assume that role at the Algarve Cup. Morgan, a 22-year-old striker from California, scored two goals in the team’s opening game against Denmark on Wednesday. The tallies...
Published: March 1, 2012
The final preseason F1 test got underway on Thursday at the Circuit de Catalunya, near Barcelona. The weather proved to be fine, with a daytime high of 17°C (63°F) and a light southeasterly wind at the Spanish track. However, the fortunes of Marussia and HRT were not so bright. A failed crash test ended the Russian team’s hopes of doing any testing before the first race, while HRT—who...
Published: March 1, 2012
The United States men’s national soccer team beat Italy 1-0 on Wednesday, marking the first time that team USA has ever defeated the Azzurri and an excellent start to the Jurgen Klinsmann era. This win is a sign of great things to come, even if it was just a friendly match. Clint Dempsey scored in the 55th minute, which was all team USA needed to get it’s first victory over...
Published: March 1, 2012
Caleb Porter’s USA U23s did their part to make Wednesday a really nice day for US Soccer. Even after losing Brek Shea to the senior team, the young guns topped Mexico 2-0 in their final tune-up match before Olympic qualifying. The Best: 1) Attractive playing style Where the senior team fought and scraped their way to the win over Italy, the U23s owned the match...
Published: March 1, 2012
It has been the warmest of winters in New York, one in which many golf courses in the area never actually closed, while area ski resorts suffered. So as spring now fully approaches, the many tennis bubbles above the city’s courts will be coming down, and fans and players alike will head back to outdoor play as the professional tours head back to the United States, starting with the Indian...