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Manic Monday lived up to its name on the women’s side of the draw at Wimbledon. Several surprising results highlighted the round and will have a major impact on the rest of the tournament, which is now wide open with No. 1 Maria Sharapova out. Let’s take a look at three players who wowed the All England Club crowds and asserted themselves as contenders for the season’s third and most...
Published: July 3, 2012
Roger Federer survived two more scares on Monday, the first one being a back injury that popped up in the first set and hampered his movement. The next came from Xavier Malisse, who became the second straight opponent to provide a tough test for Federer. Federer ended up advancing in four sets, securing his spot in the quarterfinals. Let’s take a look at what the Swiss sensation will likely have...
Published: July 3, 2012
Euro 2012 saw some masterful defensive displays—both collectively and individually—and this article will reflect on those. Each of the 16 teams in the competition had star defensive performers, but only 12 made it into these rankings. Which defenders caught your eye this summer? Enjoy the slideshow! Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: July 3, 2012
Spain are the favourites to win the World Cup in 2014 held in Brazil. Giovanni Trapattoni is arguably one of the greatest managers in the football world. In 2014, he will be 75 and despite having had his contract renewed for two years, Ireland will not qualify for Brazil. It’s a romantic notion and there is a history of courage and conviction, including Jack Charlton’s pragmatically effective...
Published: July 3, 2012
The big, strong and freakishly athletic Dustin Johnson leads a new wave of American golfers under 30 looking to establish a U.S. foundation for the future as the game of golf continues to globalize. The current lineup of 20-something’s already have two majors to their credit, which is more than can be said for recent promising predecessors such as Hunter Mahan, Brandt Snedeker and Nick Watney. Golf...
Published: July 3, 2012
Tiger Woods took one more giant step in his march toward history with his victory at the AT&T National, surpassing Jack Nicklaus’ total of 73 PGA Tour titles. Woods now has 74. “It feels great to get to 74 wins and obviously pass Jack,” Woods said afterward. “I did it at 36 years old, and it’s something I’m very proud of.” Nicklaus’...
Published: July 3, 2012
With allegations of scandal, injuries and questions of form swirling about them, Italy’s magical run to the Euro 2012 final was one filled with intrigue from the beginning. During the actual play, manager Cesare Prandelli showed a tactical touch of genius in every contest leading up to the final, placing the Italians in the best position possible to win the tournament. Spain finally showed their...
Published: July 3, 2012
The Belgian midfielder’s haircut has in part propelled him to a role as one of Everton’s most recognizable players, but hypothetically speaking, if Marouane Fellaini was to cut off his trademark curly locks, he would probably disappear back to his role as Everton’s glue player, which builds the case for his under-appreciation as a budding star. Anyone who was fortunate enough to tune...
Published: July 3, 2012
This Spanish football dynasty that the world has witnessed since the European Championships in 2008 is surely the clear-cut favorite to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. After running through the competition without a loss—scoring 12 goals and conceding just one—it’s safe to say that the collection of players that Spain has brought together is the best football team in the history...
Published: July 3, 2012
Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas is incredible. After going 509 minutes without a goal for the tournament and setting a record by winning 100 international matches, Casillas showed just how important sportsmanship still is in the modern game. Casillas had been largely untroubled by Italy in its Euro 2012 final encounter and Spain had been dominant over its rivals throughout the entire match, building...