Euro 2012: Germany Emerge as Favorites in the Early Going

“Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win.”—Gary Lineker  With their 1-0 victory over Portugal in the second of the first round of “Group of Death” matches, Germany demonstrated their ability to simply outclass a solid side like the Portuguese.What particularly bodes well for the Germans was the palpable... 

European Championship 2012: Underdogs Who Will Pull Shocking Upsets

Denmark and Ukraine have already treated us to huge upsets at Euro 2012. The Danes’ 1-0 win over Netherlands came out of absolutely nowhere and Ukraine’s inspired brace from 35-year-old captain Andriy Shevchenko is arguably the top story of the early stages of the tournament. Now we’re into the second round of games and the gloves, so to speak, have come off. Some teams are already... 

Euro 2012: 5 Heroes for the Czech Republic against Greece

Four days after what ESPN commentator Adrian Healey called the “Russian Concussion,” a determined Czech Republic team rebounded from a disappointing loss to Russia with a 2-1 victory over Greece. The Czechs knew that they would be up against a tough Greek side that came back from a 1-0 deficit to tie Poland in their first game. A loss would have put the Czechs out of the tournament, but... 

USA vs. Guatemala: American Stars Who Must Dominate to Pass Qualifying Test

After a lackluster performance in a qualifying victory over Antigua and Barbuda last week, the United States must have a far stronger showing to defeat Guatemala tonight. It’s one of the toughest tests the team will face in this round of World Cup qualifiers. Let’s take a look at a trio of players who will need to lead the way for the Americans to earn all three points on the road. Anything... 

Poland vs. Russia Euro 2012: 2 Former Soviet Nations Battle for Progress

Russia played Poland in a match of historical significance. June 12 is Russian Independence Day, where Russia gained independence from the Soviet Union, as well as when the Soviet bloc was dismantled. Incidents between Polish and Russian fans were reported, adding to the already tense atmosphere between the two nations.  As per Reuters.com:  Some Poles displayed a banner saying, “Polish... 

Euro 2012: Netherlands vs Germany Players to Watch

Time flies. With the blink of an eye, the opening group games for all the participating teams at Euro 2012 are over, and the next crop of matches already underway. Traditional rivals Netherlands and Germany square off in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Wednesday, both seeking victory, albeit for different purposes. The Dutch need the three points to stay in contention for a quarterfinal berth. They were wasteful... 

Euro 2012: French Players Sound off on Their 1-1 Draw with England

France entered Euro 2012 much as they did the World Cup two years previously: with the heavy burden that accompanies being tagged as favorites to win their group. Back in South Africa, Les Bleus had been considered locks to emerge from Group A, considered among the “weaker” groups in the competition and comprising of Uruguay, Mexico and the host, Bafana Bafana. But as the great poet Robert... 

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Star Will Lead Squad out of Group Stage

From time to time, we see star players put their team on their back and lead the charge to victory. The 2012 European Championships will be one of those times for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. After suffering a crushing 1-0 loss to Germany in the first game of group play, the Portuguese will look to Ronaldo in their time of greatest need, and he will answer with masterful play. Against Germany, Ronaldo... 

F1 2012: Felipe Massa’s Troubles Shield Jenson Button from Closer Scrutiny

Felipe Massa’s woeful run of form returned with a vengeance at the Canadian Grand Prix where he turned a solid start into a desperate scramble to secure the final points spot. In a moment that defies explanation, Massa managed to spin his car whilst running sixth in relatively clear air at Turn 1, narrowly keeping himself off the wall and causing further damage. It seems that Massa is one of... 

F1 2012: Lewis Hamilton Wins Canadian Grand Prix, but Again Pirelli Claims MVP

The 2012 Canadian Grand Prix continued the remarkable streak of unpredictable results, delivering the seventh different winner of the season, this time in the form of Lewis Hamilton. While Hamilton’s comfortable victory finally rewarded the season’s most consistent performer with a long overdue visit to the top step of the podium, it added more fuel to the fire of those who are critical... 

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