8 Reasons Colin Montgomerie Belongs in the World Golf Hall of Fame

Love him or hate him, Colin Montgomerie is one of the five players who carried the European Tour to victory in multiple Ryder Cups and who stayed in Europe for his career to give support to that tour.  He’s been a polarizing force among fans, media and sometimes within the player ranks. But that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t be in the World Golf Hall of Fame. The eight biggest... 

Tom Watson Hoping 2014 Ryder Cup Won’t Be a Royal Flush

There was a lot to like about the performance of the American golfers in Ryder Cup competition vs. Europe last fall. The first two days of the competition featured outstanding play by the Americans as they built up a commanding 10-6 lead. However, when the United States had a chance to put away their European rivals, the American team fell apart as the Europeans rallied for a dramatic 14 1/2-13 1/2... 

10 Most Unwatchable Pro Golfers

There are many golfers who play the professional circuits every year. They range from superstars to anxious wannabes. It doesn’t take golf fans long to latch onto their favorites and to quickly designate those who they can’t or won’t watch. Reasons? How they dress. How they putt. How they play. How they behave. Here’s a list of the most unwatchable in my mind. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

10 American Soccer Players Who Failed in Europe

Once again, MLS offseason transfer talk is in full swing, and there is plenty of speculation out there about which Americans might be headed overseas. Reports currently have Juan Agudelo linked with Celtic, and many more U.S. fans think Graham Zusi, Brek Shea and Omar Gonzalez may try to make the jump across the pond this January as well. However, there are plenty of American players who didn’t... 

Confederations Cup 2013: Early Preview of Italy’s Draw

On December 1, the draw was held for the 2013 Confederations Cup. The Confederations Cup was originally known as the King Fahd Cup, and was contested twice in 1992 and ’95 between the Saudi Arabian national team and several continental champions.  In 1997 FIFA took over the competition and started holding it on a bi-annual basis. After the 2003 tournament, the decision was made to hold... 

Did Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard Change the Face of Football?

18th Nov. 2012 The Big Man-Small Man Paradox I know you were all thinking the same thing as me when Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored that wonder goal against England on Wednesday night… why is Andre Villas-Boas so reluctant to play Adebayor and Defoe together upfront for Tottenham Hotspur? (Okay, admittedly that was an extremely tenuous and potentially unrelated link, and I’d imagine that I was... 

Does the U.S. Men’s Team Have the Youngsters to Compete Long-Term Globally?

When the U.S. women’s team took home gold at the Olympics, the men needed to respond. Not for the sake of pride, for there was great pride in the achievements of their sister side, but for the sake of progression. The formation of the U.S. Development Academy in 2007 indicated that the country was starting to get serious about the future of its football, but the appointment of Jurgen Klinnsman... 

The Case for Long Putters to Remain Legal

For those that follow the links closely in the offseason, you may have heard about the proposed ban on anchoring putters that’s being considered by the USGA and the R&A.  Known as rule 14-1b, the proposal essentially disallows the usage of an “anchor point,” as mentioned by a previous B/R piece on the subject.  For the most part, the press’s initial reaction... 

Roger Federer: Reducing 2013 Schedule Will Pay Dividends for Fed-Ex

Roger Federer isn’t getting any younger, and he has nothing left to prove. Playing a full schedule in 2013 would be possible, but there’s no reason for the all-world tennis talent to risk his health for the Grand Slam tournaments. As the 2013 ATP season approaches, it’s time to look ahead. Federer’s 2013 schedule is sleek and compact, but it seems like just the right length.... 

Lionel Messi’s 2012 Seen From Argentina: Why 12 Goals Are Better Than 90

Despite breaking a goals record that stood for 40 years, Messi would probably trade it for just the dozen he scored for Argentina in 2012. “He’s more Catalan than Argentine”, “he’ll never be as good as Maradona”, “he doesn’t give it all for his country”, were just a few of the criticisms heard regularly on the streets and cafés of Buenos... 

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