Euro 2012: 5 Reasons Why World Champions Spain Won’t Win

In my career as a sports writer, I’ve never failed to go against the grain. Playing devil’s advocate is my strong suit, even if it hurts. This article’s headline is not meant as an imprecation and although I’m not superstitious, reading what I wrote makes me cringe. Why? Because I love the Spain national football team more than any other team and I want nothing more than to... 

Republic of Ireland vs. Croatia: 5 Key Matchups in Euro 2012 Opener

The boys (in green) are back in town, the boys (in green) are back in toooooowown… After a 24-year absence, the Republic of Ireland is back in the European finals. The last time the Boys In Green danced with Europe’s finest was 1988.  Just to give you an idea for how long ago that really was, in the same summer the Democratic National Convention nominated Michael Dukakis as its nominee,... 

French Open 2012: Latest Updates from Top Superstars

We have come to the point in the French Open where the quarterfinals have now been set. But what tennis superstars are still alive after nine days of tennis at Roland Garros? So far, the women’s side of the draw has seen many upsets—minor and major—but as for the men, they have played out pretty close to expectations. It is in these next three rounds where the real tests of the tournament... 

Liverpool FC: Power Ranking the Reds Competing in Euro 2012

In a few days, the European Championships kick off, pitting Europe’s best teams against each other.  This year, Liverpool fans will be able to watch eight of their own (and one recently departed) take the pitch as they begin the quest for the title.  The following rankings will be based on the projected impact, in my own humble opinion, each player will make for his respective... 

French Open 2012: David Ferrer Emerges as Legitimate Threat to Win Major Title

No player has been more impressive during the first four rounds of the 2012 French Open than David Ferrer. He’s steamrolled opponents and shouldn’t be overlooked in the title conversation. It’s a conversation that’s been dominated by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in recent years, and rightfully so. That terrific trio has combined to win all but one of the major... 

Novak Djokovic: Why Clay Courts Are Djoker’s Biggest Hurdles

If Novak Djokovic wants to become an all-time great, he must conquer clay courts. Djokovic is a fantastic player. He’s already won five Grand Slams, including three in a row. If he captures the French Open, he will have won all four slams in a 12-month period. That’s an incredible feat. Unfortunately for Djokovic, he has struggled at Roland Garros. He’s reached the semifinals of the... 

Russia Euro 2012 Roster: Analyzing the Team’s Starting 11 and More

Russia was the surprise package of Euro 2008 reaching the semifinal before crashing out to eventual champions Spain. Prospects of another successful tournament in Poland and Ukraine aren’t so good, although the draw has been kind to them. Russia will kick off the tournament on June 8, against the Czech Republic before facing hosts Poland, and finishing out the group stage in Warsaw against 2004... 

French Open 2012: Fearless Forecasts for the Final Eight

And then there were eight… We are well into the second week of the 2012 French Open—the second major of the season. All the serious matchups begin in earnest with the quarterfinals held at Stade Roland Garros. Getting to this point has been a fairly bumpy ride for the ladies, unlike the men, whose top four cling valiantly to their reliable life raft. We have, to date, lost the women’s... 

French Open 2012: Most Intriguing Displays from Day 9 at Roland Garros

Day 9 of the 2012 French Open is in the books. Matches went mostly as expected, with the possible exception of Tomas Berdych’s loss. The field narrows as each day in Roland Garros passes. Let’s take a look at which performances from the tournament’s ninth day were the most compelling, and telling of things to come.   Andy Murray Murray battled a bad back all day against Richard... 

French Open 2012 TV Schedule: Times and Listing for Top Matches

Entering the quarterfinals of the French Open 2012, things are beyond the point of heating up and have reached the boiling point. Excitement is spilling over as every match counts now more than ever. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are on a crash course to collide during the semifinals and finals on the men’s side despite a few stumbles along the way. On the women’s side,... 

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