EURO 2012: Breaking Down France’s 23-Man Roster and Naming a Starting XI

Just a few days removed from their 3-2 victory over Iceland and about a week and a half from the opening ceremonies in Poland and Ukraine, France coach Laurent Blanc today unveiled his final 23-man roster for EURO 2012. Across the board, much of the selection was as expected. However, there were also a few surprises thrown in there in the form of omissions. With the tournament right around the corner,... 

USA vs. Brazil: 6 Key Battles to Watch

The United States will host Brazil in an international friendly Wednesday night and both teams are coming off impressive performances over the weekend. The U.S. routed Scotland 5-1 on Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla. and Brazil beat Euro 2012 qualifier Denmark 3-1 the same day in Hamburg, Germany. That means both teams will have momentum for Wednesday’s friendly. With that in mind, here are six... 

3 Reasons Rafael Nadal Will Annihilate Remaining French Open Opponents

It’s not often that the No. 2 seed is the overwhelming favorite, but then again, Rafael Nadal isn’t like everyone else. A six-time French Open champion, Nadal’s unparalleled success on clay courts has earned him the nickname “The King of Clay.” Although he sits behind Novak Djokovic in the world rankings, Nadal is the heavy favorite to capture the title at Roland Garros.... 

French Open 2012 Scores: Latest Updates from Prestigious Clay Courts

As day three of the 2012 French Open continues, the early headlines belong to Maria Sharapova and her quick ouster of Alexandra Cadantu. Sharapova, the No. 2 seed in the women’s draw, defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 in just 48 minutes to keep her chances of reaching her first French Open Finals alive. On the men’s side, No. 6 seed David Ferrer defeated Lukas Lacko in three sets. Other updates... 

Why Spain Is Soccer’s Version of the Miami Heat

Quick, when I say “Miami Heat,” what do you think of? The superstars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade coming together with Chris Bosh to chase multiple NBA championships.  You think of “The Decision,” the highly publicized “not one, not two” pep rally and their first year together under the intense scrutiny of a rabid media.   Ultimately, you may think of the... 

Top 5 Young Players in World Football Right Now

Nowadays, players have shown that age is just a number in football. Despite being under 21 years old, the youngsters are becoming cornerstones of their teams, which happen to be some of the best in the world. Regardless of their position or nationality, players like Eden Hazard are taking over and proving themselves in the toughest leagues. Let’s take a look to five of the most dominant young... 

French Open 2012: Top Six Breakout Performers to Put on Your Radar

Everyone loves an underdog story, and with several big first-round upsets, the French Open could have some surprising names at the top of the list.  The American women have gotten off to a great start with some impressive showings despite some tough matchups.  In the men’s circuit, one of France’s players captured a big upset of his own against one of America’s notable stars.  Let’s... 

Euro 2012: Is Andy Carroll England’s Main Striker This Summer?

Earlier today, Sky Sports reported that the final England squad is departing for Eastern Europe for the start of Euro 2012 in just under two weeks time.  There were no significant or unexpected changes to the side, but what was interesting was the choice of squad numbers given to certain players, including Andy Carroll, who was given England’s No. 9 uniform, which tends to be reserved... 

World Football Strange but True: Serbian Sent Home for Refusing to Sing Anthem

New rule for Serbian footballers: Sing the national anthem, or take your homeland-disrespectin’ heinie home. That’s what 20-year-old Fiorentina midfielder and Serbian international Adem Ljajic learned over the weekend. Ljajic, who has a history of questionable conduct, declined to sing his country’s national anthem during a recent friendly. Now he’s off the team. No joke. Here’s... 

French Open 2012 Results: Top Men and Women Best Equipped to Win It All

The French Open is up for grabs. Well, sort of. On the women’s side of things, it’s completely up in the air. Just about anybody could win it. However, there are clear favorites, and one of them will probably win it. Probably. As for the men, the winners will come from only a couple players. The disparity between the top players and the rest of the field is staggering, and no one will be... 

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