Madrid’s Blue Clay: Will It Tip the Balance of Power in Clay Court Tennis?

It’s rare in a sport to witness groundbreaking innovations, especially so in tennis, one of the most tradition-laden of all. But strange things have happened on the court, and stranger still off it. Only this time, it has happened before all the strangeness has even begun. The ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid has unveiled its new blue clay, stripping clay court tennis, many have said, of... 

Super Rugby 2012: 4 Teams Guaranteed to Lose in Round 11

Despite last week’s on-field action, the defining moment was Will Genia’s shocking decision to head over to the Western Force, before later changing his mind and announcing his intentions to re-sign. The big teams and the Brumbies have all continued to look good. The Highlanders and Crusaders are both at least two wins ahead of any other team that might have final six ambitions. All four... 

2012 Wells Fargo Championship: Tiger Woods and Golfers with Work to Do

Tiger Woods almost played himself out of the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, NC on Thursday before the front nine was even over. Appearing in his first tournament since the Masters, Woods bogeyed the first hole and two more on the front nine while only registering one birdie. He hit a mere three fairways and only five of nine greens. He cleaned up his game on the back nine, registering two birdies... 

Tiger Woods: Golf Icon Will Falter Late at Wells Fargo Championship

Despite superb conditions at Quail Hollow on Thursday, Tiger Woods was not able to take advantage, scoring a one-under par 71 in the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship. Few golfers struggled on Thursday, with temperatures in the 90s and little breeze, but Woods was merely average…literally. The average score on Thursday was 71.72, the lowest for the first round in the 10-year history... 

Tiger Woods, Wells Fargo Championship 2012: Tiger Is Sinking into Obscurity

We are beginning to get to the point where a victory for Tiger Woods, in any tournament, is a surprise.  After bombing at the Masters, punting his club and losing his mind in the process, Tiger has started off the Wells Fargo Championship poorly. He’s well back from the leaders after one round of play at Quail Hollow, with countless others in between. Despite Tiger’s past infidelities,... 

Roy Hodgson: What Tactical Nous Would He Bring to the England Job?

Roy Hodgson, the new England manager, was an underwhelming and impromptu choice by the FA. The wise old English coach is highly respected in the continent, and has been a member of both FIFA and UEFA technical study groups. The man is a deep thinker of the game, with massive amounts of experience in England and abroad. In my opinion, Hodgson is a good choice for the job, considering his experience... 

2012 Wells Fargo Championship: Tiger Woods’ Inconsistency Continues to Haunt Him

Poor Tiger Woods.  Every time he plays in a tournament, he gives us good reason to give up on him as the best golfer in the world, yet we continue to put those type of expectations on him. Last month, at the Masters, everyone was ready to crown him the champion during the week leading up to the championship, but the pressure was too much and he finished a mediocre 42nd. Poor Tiger.  Now,... 

Is Hans Backe Right to Block Ryan Meara’s International Ambition?

Some days ago, Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Noel King revealed that 21-year-old New York Red Bulls custodian Ryan Meara was in his plans, but a battle between “club and country” has arisen. Speaking to the Irish Independent, King remarked that his scouting team had been following the progress of the goalkeeper and were suitably impressed, noting that he was “a big lad with... 

Japan Olympic Soccer Team 2012: Roster Predictions & Analysis

In Group D with Spain, Honduras and Mexico, Japan’s men’s team looks set to make a splash in the football tournament at this summer’s Olympic Games. The “Samurai Blue”, as they’re known, were rampant in Olympic qualifying, winning five of their six games and scoring 13 goals in the process, while conceding just three. And with three over-23 players allowed in the... 

Predicting Germany Starting XI at Euro 2012

Germany will win Euro 2012. Hopefully Joachim Löw’s men vindicate my prediction.  The No. 1 issue with the German national team is right-back. When Philipp Lahm starts on the left, Löw would rather play a centre-back on the right—which seems odd.  It could come back to haunt Löw and I will bring it up if it does.  Here is my projected German... 

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