Euro 2012: Power Ranking the 8 Quarterfinalists in the Tournament

The group stage of Euro 2012 is over and our field of 16 has been pared down to eight. As we enter the knockout stages, let’s re-evaluate our eight quarterfinalists based upon their performances in their respective groups. As always, more recent performances and results are weighted more heavily in these “power rankings.” Here are the rankings of the eight nations left standing in... 

Euro 2012, England vs. Ukraine: 10 Things We Learned from Thrilling Clash

The final two group stage matches of Euro 2012 did not disappoint us at all, as Sweden improbably beat France and England triumphed over Ukraine in a very nervy performance. For the English, a win or draw would have sufficed. After Wayne Rooney’s goal in the 48th minute, Roy Hodgson’s side defended valiantly to the final whistle against a spirited Ukraine team that would not give up in... 

Euro 2012 Croatia V Spain: Winners and Losers in Spanish Victory in Group C

No surprise, Spain beat Croatia. We all saw that coming, right? The reigning champs finished atop their group and are now well on their way to retaining their title. Right? They should steamroll a France team that just got beaten by Sweden, right? Spain may have finished on top of the second-hardest group in the Euros, but they hardly look like the same side that won the 2008 Euros and the 2010 World... 

Rafael Nadal Should Be Favored over Novak Djokovic to Win Wimbledon 2012

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are both former champions at the All England Club and they are the top two betting favorites to win the tournament this season. Between the two, Djokovic, the World No. 1, enters Wimbledon 2012 as the tournament’s outright favorite (ie. bet365), no doubt due in large part to the fact that he won the title at Wimbledon in 2011. However, I think if we examine both... 

Euro 2012: 4 Reasons Why Spain Will Ease Past the French

At Euro 2012, the group matches are finished and we know who our quarter-finalists are. The quarterfinals are: Germany vs. Greece, Czech Republic vs. Portugal, England vs. Italy and Spain vs. France. My picks to get through those games are Germany, Portugal, England and Spain. Before we get to the semifinals, the French will do battle with Spain in what will be a stern test for Les Blues. I’m... 

Euro 2012: The 10 Best Goals of the Group Stage

Now that the Group Stage has ended at Euro 2012, it’s time to take a look back at some of the highlights of the group stage. For most people, that means goals. Lots of them. With 60 goals to choose from, fans certainly weren’t lacking in entertainment. No 0-0 draws also helped matters. This meant that, by the final group game, only three of the 16 nations didn’t have a chance to advance... 

Euro 2012: 25 Hardest Names to Pronounce in the Tournament

For about two weeks now, Euro 2012 has been underway. The 16 finest footballing nations in Europe have been squaring off with each other, creating national and international heroes along the way. But can you say these players’ names? With so many of Europe’s representatives having different alphabets from our own, chances are you have run into a roadblock of consonants that you could not... 

Euro 2012 Schedule: Quarterfinal Matchups Sure to Excite

Now that the group stage of the 2012 Euro Cup is over, here’s a quick look into what are sure to be hotly contested matches in the quarterfinals.  Czech Republic vs. Portugal Both of these squads started off the cup with a loss, yet both came through when it mattered most to pull out victories in their final group game to send them to the quarterfinals. After being drubbed 4-1 by Russia... 

Wimbledon 2012: Underdog Contenders That Will Steal the Championships’ Spotlight

Aside from Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, everyone else competing in the 2012 Wimbledon Championships is a big underdog. Roger Federer hasn’t made it past the quarterfinals since 2009 and the next wave of contenders is on the rise—most notably Jo-Wilfred Tsonga of France. The Frenchman had Djokovic at four match points at Roland-Garros and has great confidence to steal the Wimbledon spotlight. Jo-Wilfred... 

Wimbledon 2012: Early Odds for Wimbledon’s Past Champions

London is preparing for the first event of their busy summer: Wimbledon. Play will begin on June 25th and will serve as tune-up for the Olympics, which will also be held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The top players in the world are coming to England with the hopes of adding another Grand Slam to their resume. Here is a look at the early odds for past Wimbledon champions as they... 

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