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Since John Terry’s unceremonious dismissal from England’s captaincy, a permanent replacement has yet to be selected. Steven Gerrard is the best candidate for the job, and new manager Roy Hodgson’s first act should be to name Liverpool‘s prolific midfielder as the captain. Not only has Gerrard led Liverpool to numerous trophies including the...
Published: May 1, 2012
It might not have been the most popular choice, it might not be the most exciting choice—but in Roy Hodgson, the FA have chosen the most sensible option to take England forward. But the next question on everybody’s lips is, Who will he announce as the next captain of the national side? The 64-year-old wisely sidestepped questions during his first press conference but you can be sure...
Published: May 1, 2012
Barely had Roy Hodgson sat down to take his first press conference as England manager before he was asked about the issue which saw his predecessor quit the job. The FA’s decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy in February over Fabio Capello’s head led to the Italian coach resigning, although it is likely that the matter was simply the last straw for a man who had clearly had enough...
Published: May 1, 2012
Russia lit up the pitch in 2008 at the last European Championship, masterfully crafting a deep semifinal run before losing to eventual champions Spain. Andrei Arshavin became a household name despite missing the first two matches through suspension, and lived up to his pre-tournament hype. Russia will be looking to emulate their 2008 form, and are favorites to top Group A over Poland, Greece...
Published: May 1, 2012
Roy Hodgson is already off to a flying start as the new England manager. According to Sky Sports, Hodgson has decided to include Wayne Rooney in the Three Lions’ squad for this summer’s UEFA European Championship: Hodgson also confirms Wayne Rooney will go to Euro 2012 even though he is suspended for first two games. — Sky Sports (@SkySports) May 1, 2012 This, despite the...
Published: May 1, 2012
The South Korean men’s football team aren’t considered medal contenders at the 2012 Olympics due to their lack of stars, but could spring a surprise in a group containing Mexico, Switzerland and Gabon. The “Tigers of Asia” are in Group B of the men’s football tournament in London, and while they don’t have many well-known players in their team, they could be a side...
Published: May 1, 2012
The late Ayrton Senna was an almost mystical figure in the Formula 1 world, crediting much of his transcendent focus and nearly unconscious driving ability to his Catholic faith. But when discussing his spirituality in 1989, he said, “Just because I believe in God, just because I have faith in God, it doesn’t mean that I’m immune. It doesn’t mean that I’m immortal.” Millions...
Published: May 1, 2012
The teams and drivers took to the Mugello Circuit in northern Italy on Tuesday for the first and only in-season test of 2012. Dry running was strictly limited as rain fell in the morning. The track dried out slowly as the session rolled on, but the wet weather returned later, and few teams can have completed all the runs they wanted. It was the first visit to the track for almost everyone,...
Published: May 1, 2012
Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal‘s wins last week in Stuttgart, Germany, and Barcelona came in very different ways. Sharapova had to struggle to get through her tournament, gutting out some big wins. Nadal was his usual clay-court self. He made the game look easy as he took apart most of his opponents with ease. The bottom line is they each got the job done. The real question is, does this mean...
Published: May 1, 2012
Tiger Woods will re-join the PGA Tour this week at the Wells Fargo Championship at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The last time Woods attended the Wells Fargo Championship was in 2010 where he posted rounds of 74-79 and missed the cut by a mile. Most figured Woods had hit rock bottom by that point, but the following week he withdrew from the Players Championship with a neck injury...