Kim Clijsters Announces She Will Retire After U.S. Open

Former No. 1 women’s tennis player Kim Clijsters has announced that this year’s U.S. Open will be the final tournament of her career. According to the Wall Street Journal, Clijsters had previously made it known that this would be her final year on the circuit, but she said today that she will be leaving the sport after the competition in Flushing Meadows. Clijsters has won the U.S. Open... 

Euro 2012: Top 10 Strikers to Watch

During Euro 2004 and Euro 2008, 77 goals were scored in each respective tournament. What impact will we see in Euro 2012 from these strikers? To find out, we will need to see what strikers will be starring in Euro 2012. Throughout this past season in European football, there were some prolific goal scorers who will be plying their trade in Poland and Ukraine in just under two weeks time. Strikers from... 

French Open 2012: Stars Sure to Shine on Clay Courts of Roland Garros

With the 2012 French Open less than a week away, the talk has shifted to the clay courts and the beautiful surroundings of Roland Garros. Add in the biggest tennis stars in the world like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams, and this event is one of the crown jewels of the tennis calendar. All of the following players will have an amazing tournament at Roland Garros, and should be there... 

Roger Federer: Why Tennis Star Will Fall Short of French Open Title

The French Open kicks off this Sunday, and there is much speculation over who will take home the coveted title. As usual, Roger Federer is considered a favorite. Despite this, I predict he will fall short of the prestigious French Open title. First, it must be mentioned that Federer is ranked third by the ATP, which is a legitimate reason why people think he could win it all. In fact, he won the Mutua... 

French Open 2012: Andy Murray, Other Elites May Struggle on Clay

Sunday, May 27, 2012 marks the beginning of tennis’ French Open. The first round runs from Sunday the 27th until Tuesday the 29th, and we may see several elite players exit the tournament. Whether it be the first round or any round leading up to the quarterfinals, there are a number of high-ranked players who could be eliminated early. Here are three elite players who could be knocked out early... 

French Open 2012: What Tennis Great Serena Williams Must Do to Win the Crown

“And Serena Williams wins the 2012 French Open!!!”  In order to hear those words, the tennis great must keep her body in top condition as the tournament approaches. She is already taking steps to preserve her body while continuing to be a top competitor this year.   Williams has a whopping 27 Grand Slam titles—13 in singles, 12 in women’s doubles and 2 in mixed doubles—which... 

Euro 2012: 3 Keys in Italy’s Starting XI

Italy enters Euro 2012 with the hope of shaking off their dreadful performance at the 2010 World Cup. In their title defense, the Azzurri drew to Paraguay and also shockingly stalemated with New Zealand. Their final group game, a 3-2 loss to Slovakia, cast them into last place in their group. It was the first time the four-time world champions went winless at a World Cup.  The early exit was a... 

Andrea Pirlo of Italy: One Player to Watch in Euro 2012

Every team has a fulcrum, a player on which their game hinges and whom being without seriously compromises their play on the field.  For Italy, that player is Andrea Pirlo. Without his set-piece skill and pinpoint passing, the Italian attack quite simply grinds to a halt. There is no greater example of Pirlo’s importance to the Azzurri than the debacle that was Italy’s performance... 

French Open 2012: Dates, Times, Live Stream Info and More

The 2012 French Open will begin on Saturday as the tennis world shifts its eyes to Paris, where the best players in the sport will take on challenging opponents and the famous clay court of Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal of Spain has won six of the last seven men’s singles titles at Roland Garros, and a win this year would give him the most men’s singles titles ever in the post-1925 era. Serbia’s... 

20 Greatest Moments in European Championship History

With Euro 2012 sure to bring us plenty of talking points and memorable incidents, it’s easy to forget about the days of yore. With the co-hosts Poland and Ukraine counting down just 17 days until they entertain the world, here is a look back at some of the European international tournament’s more talked about subject matters—be them good, bad or nondescript. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

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