Ryder Cup 2012: Rory McIlroy Will Lead Europe to Victory

When the 2012 Ryder Cup kicks off this weekend, Rory McIlroy will shake off a disappointing 10th-place finish at the Tour Championship and lead Europe to an upset victory over the United States.  Brandt Snedeker’s win on Sunday forced McIlroy to settle for a runner-up finish in the final FedEx Cup standings. But McIlroy will complete a spectacular 2012 season—one that is sure to earn... 

5 Ryder Cup Golfers Whose Games Fit Much Better in Match Play Than Stroke Play

With its match play format where winning holes and not posting scores, the Ryder Cup is a very different animal for the 24 best professionals in the United States and Europe. And while it comes down to great players hitting great shots in critical moments, there are definitely some players who are better in the Ryder Cup format than others. Whether it’s because of their length, their experience... 

Ryder Cup 2012: Golfers Who Will Secure Victory for US

After all the major golf championships are done, one of golf’s biggest events takes place, the Ryder Cup. Every two years, a captain for both a United States team and a European team square off for what is one of golf’s most exciting events.  As the event takes place from Sept. 25 to Sept. 30, both countries square off with pride on the line, as the winning team can boast bragging... 

5 Reasons Phil Mickelson Will Excel at the 2012 Ryder Cup

Phil Mickelson is in every sense a Ryder Cup veteran—when he tees it up at Medinah later this week he’ll be making his ninth Ryder Cup appearance. Unfortunately for the U.S., despite Phil’s talents and aggressive style of play, he has a lousy Ryder Cup record of just 11-17-6. He’s performed particularly poorly in the team events (7-13-6) and is batting just .500 in... 

Ryder Cup Celebrity Scramble 2012: Participant List, Pairings and Results

Golf fans will get to see some of today’s most recognizable celebrities, famous Chicago sports legends as well as some of the Ryder Cup’s most memorable past captains on Tuesday afternoon in Medinah, Illinois.    UPDATE: Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 9:53 p.m. ET by Richard Langford Michael Phelps is a winner. As if his bazillion gold medals didn’t drive this point home, maybe the... 

FIFA 13 Player Ratings: Attackers Who Will Lead Highly-Rated Club Squads

FIFA 2013 has finally arrived. If you don’t have your copy yet, what are you waiting for? This year’s game features plenty of ways to attack the opposing defense. New dribbling techniques combine with a smarter offensive game plan to create a realistic outlook in the offensive third. In order to capitalize on that, you’re going to need elite attackers. Let’s take a look at three... 

John Terry Retires from England National Team over FA Racism Row

“There’s only one England captain.”  Come to Stamford Bridge on any given match day and chances are, if John Terry is in the Chelsea side, you’ll hear that song. Despite numerous salacious stories emerging about the current Chelsea and former England captain, football fans of my generation can all appreciate the hole his absence will leave at the heart of the England defence. The... 

Rugby News: Richie McCaw Eyes 2015 World Cup, Takes 6-Month Sabbatical

Arguably the greatest rugby player of the professional era has announced he will take a six-month sabbatical from rugby at the beginning of 2013. In this, Richie McCaw will miss the majority of the Super 15 and also the All Blacks’ home test series against France in June, as was reported by TVNZ. The move is a bid intended to prolong his career and see him through to the 2015 Rugby World Cup... 

How USA Tennis Can Lie, Cheat and Steal Back Popularity

Fizzing balls, molasses grass, catgut gone synthetic. Yadda yadda yadda – American male tennis domination fading alongside boy bands. For a more thorough post mortem, see JA Allen’s expose. In truth, a decade spent in the rankings pits was probably foreseeable. Tennis has never lured the nation’s fastest, highest and strongest. It’s seldom ever tried. To pander would be... 

How USA Tennis Can Lie, Cheat and Steal Back Popularity

Fizzing balls, molasses grass, catgut gone synthetic. Yadda yadda yadda – American male tennis domination fading alongside boy bands. For a more thorough post mortem, see JA Allen’s expose. In truth, a decade spent in the rankings pits was probably foreseeable. Tennis has never lured the nation’s fastest, highest and strongest. It’s seldom ever tried. To pander would be... 

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