Roger Federer: Mixed Results in Rome Reason for Concern Ahead of French Open

Roger Federer is a master of all things tennis, clay courts included. When Rafael Nadal isn’t involved, anyway. Federer furthered his reputation as a fantastic player on clay with a win at the Madrid Open and appeared to be well on his way to doing the same at the Italian Open in Rome. That is until his second set against Juan Carlos Ferrero, in which the Swiss maestro appeared tired and unfocused,... 

Why Rickie Fowler Will Win a Major Championship in 2012

This is what we know: The monkey that had been stubbornly sitting on top of Rickie Fowler’s shoulders for the past three years is gone. His playoff victory over Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points at the Wells Fargo Championship a couple weeks ago gave him his first-ever PGA Tour win. It was a victory I saw coming when I made my bold predictions for the 2012 PGA Tour season back in January. But now... 

Roger Federer: Tennis Great’s Resurgence vs. Ferrero a Good Sign

Coming off a victory at the Madrid Open, Roger Federer continues to show he has plenty of life in those legs at the Rome Masters. Federer is displaying the resilience and, more importantly, the stamina needed to propel himself through the upcoming French Open. On Thursday in Rome, Federer beat Juan Carlos Ferrero in the third round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome. But more important... 

Euro 2012: Is Irish Squad Talented Enough to Make Some Noise This Year?

When he was announcing his squad for the 2012 European Championships in Poland and Ukraine, the wily Giovanni Trapattoni stressed that while his team lacked the individual brilliance of world-class players such as Argentina’s Lionel Messi, they nonetheless possessed a strong squad, with discipline, organisation and balance. Once again, Trapattoni is right. However, the question remains: Can they... 

Russia Euro 2012 Roster: Latest on Team’s Starting 11 and More

The time is ripe to present another slideshow of the Russian starting 11 for Euro 2012. The decision was made for another slideshow in spite of no definite announcement of a permanent squad from Russia for Euro 2012. One of the reasons behind this latest news is the announcement of the election of Andrey Arshavin as team captain by coach Dick Advocaat. The news of Arshavin’s election was reported... 

Novak Djokovic vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Rafael Nadal vs. Tomas Berdych Preview

We’ve come to that stage of the clay-court season when the really good players start to find their feet and winning mettle against good ones. Defending Rome Masters champion Novak Djokovic will play Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and defending finalist Rafael Nadal will go up against Tomas Berdych in the 2012 Rome Masters.  The No. 2 seed in Rome will take comfort in the fact that he has beaten... 

Roger Federer: 8 Keys to Winning His Second French Open in 2012

Roger Federer expects to win the 2012 French Open. He is not there to watch the crowning of Rafael Nadal for a seventh time, or to see Novak Djokovic reign over all four Grand Slam titles. Next week, Federer will bid arrivederci to historical Rome and take the long road northwest to France on his journey for one more French masterpiece. Federer will arrive in the City of Lights, but he will not be... 

Li Na: Is She Rediscovering Her Form in Time for the French Open?

Last year’s French Open was one for the ages for Li Na. The veteran player from China won her first Grand Slam singles title, defeating Francesca Schiavone in the finals. After that career moment, things didn’t go as planned for Li as she struggled with expectations. At this week’s Italian Open, Li is showing signs of returning to form—she’s advanced to the quarterfinals... 

England’s Euro 2012 Chances: 5 Reasons They Can Still Win It

Yesterday, Roy Hodgson will have felt the true pressures that accompany the England manager, as he revealed his hand and named his 23-man squad for Euro 2012. Facing the media moments after the announcement, few could argue his demeanour was not polite, persuasive and pleasantly articulate—but some of his personnel choices have come under severe scrutiny in the aftermath. It was almost... 

French Open 2012: Does Rafa Nadal Need This Title to Avoid a Season Spiral?

The sport of tennis is such a mental game that even the smallest idea of failure in a player’s mind can completely throw off his or her game. Even the best players in the world face this downfall in times of disappointment. When you take a player like Rafael Nadal, who has been the clear king of Roland Garros for quite some time now, and tell him that he will be facing tough competition in this... 

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