Hurricanes’ Loss Highlights Mark Hammett’s Need to Blend Flair with Structure

So far this season, the Hurricanes have been one of Super Rugby’s big surprise packages. After a disappointing 2011, they lost eight past or current All Blacks as coach Mark Hammett’s hard-line style of coaching proved unpopular with senior players. Hammett’s style introduced a much-needed series of changes. For most of the Super Rugby seasons, the Hurricanes have had no shortage... 

Maria Sharapova: Can She Get Back to No. 1 and Be Dominant?

Remember when Maria Sharapova was hardly considered a clay-court threat? Over the past couple of years, the Russian superstar has shattered any notion that she can’t compete on the dirt. And if she’s playing well on the surface that’s least conducive to her game, what does that say about her future prospects? Is a return to the top of the rankings within her reach? Her comeback from... 

HP Byron Nelson 2012: USA Destroying the Field at TPC Four Seasons

There are a whopping seven golfers winning or one stroke behind after two rounds of play at the HP Byron Nelson at TPC Four Seasons, and it just so happens that six of them are from the United States. Jason Dufner (Cleveland, OH) is the sole leader in the clubhouse after shooting a four-under 66 to put him at seven-under for the tournament. After bogeying two of the first three holes, he rebounded... 

Rome 2012 Preview: Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal vs David Ferrer

We’ve come to the final weekend and we have the usual suspects playing one another. The Big Three are still in it and David Ferrer, the ever consistent clay-courter, has joined them in the semis.  Rome is the final tournament before the clay season culminates in the French Open on the 27th of May. Novak Djokovic is the defending champion having defeated Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-4 in one of the... 

Rafael Nadal: Ranking His Biggest Threats at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal, whether ranked number two or number three in the world, will head into the French Open finals as one of the favorites for the title, if not the favorite for the title. Looking retrospectively at how the clay court season has evolved so far this season, the results haven’t actually being that surprising. Nadal won the Monte Carlo Masters and Barcelona as is expected given his history... 

Christina McHale Playing Major Role in Rise of Female Sponsorships in Sports

Sponsorships for women in sports have been slowly improving over the past several years. Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Danica Patrick definitely set the bar high, but there are others who are making strides that deserved to be recognized. American tennis player Christina McHale is the perfect example of the rise of female sponsorships in sports. As of November 2011, in an article done by Owen... 

Euro 2012: Greek Squad Hoping to Bottle the Magic Again

Eight years ago, Greece shocked the world with their improbable championship run at Euro 2004 in Portugal.  Greece were 35th in the FIFA world rankings entering that tournament.  Managed by a relatively unknown German, Otto Rehhagel, players with an overabundance of vowels in their last names but short on footballing notoriety, were an afterthought and a presumed an early departing team. So... 

Euro 2012: Two Recent World Cup Finalists Look to Atone for Lost Glory

The date was July 9th 2006, and two European giants battled to penalties in Berlin in an attempt to capture world football’s ultimate prize; the World Cup trophy.  For Italy and France, such a stage was commonplace.  Italy was playing in its sixth final, while France was playing in its second, having also finished third twice; in 1958 and 1986.   But for as much glory as the 2006... 

Rafael Nadal: Early Predictions on Rafa’s French Open Chances

It’s almost time for the French Open, and that means it’s time for Rafael Nadal to add another French Open title to his resume.  Nadal has played in the French Open seven times and, amazingly, has only lost one match. The Spaniard’s sole loss came in the fourth round in 2009 to Robing Soderling. It was clear to all those viewing on that day Nadal was not himself.  There’s... 

Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 Roster: Projected Starting XI

Giovanni Trapattoni’s Republic of Ireland are tasked with attempting to qualify out of a Euro 2012 group containing Spain, Italy and Croatia. Having recently released his 23-man roster, this article will project Trapattoni’s starting XI for Euro 2012. Spare a thought for James McCarthy, who has withdrawn from the squad after his father was diagnosed with cancer. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

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