Breaking Down Jurgen Klinsmann’s U.S. Roster for the January Camp

On Sunday, Jurgen Klinsmann and U.S. Soccer announced the 25-man roster for the January camp. (via official site) The 25 players include: Tally Hall, Bill Hamid, Sean Johnson, Steven Beitashour, Tony Beltran, Matt Besler, A.J. DeLaGarza, Omar Gonzalez, Connor Lade, Alfredo Morales, Justin Morrow, Jeff Parke, Kyle Beckerman, Alejandro Bedoya, Brad Davis, Mix Diskerud, Brad Evans, Benny Feilhaber, Joshua... 

USMNT Qualifiers: Why a Mountain Venue for Costa Rica Game Could Be Mistake

Speculation is growing that the USMNT might schedule a mountain venue in Colorado or Utah for its March 22 qualifier against Costa Rica, but that could prove to be a costly mistake. The idea sounds good at first. The USMNT can choose its home venues for hexagonal World Cup qualifiers. It has and will continue to choose game sites based on any perceived advantage a specific stadium may offer. On March... 

Tournament of Champions: Why Kapalua’s 18th Is Among Best Holes of PGA Tour

After a week of fun in the sun, celebrating New Year’s in the Aloha State and competing in a 30-man, no-cut, $5.7 million tournament for four days, why wouldn’t the week in paradise end with one of the most exciting, and yes, one of the best holes on the PGA Tour. The 18th hole at the Plantation Course at Kapalua will not ever make its way onto a list of classic finishing holes, but there’s... 

Roger Federer: FedEx Will Come Up Short in His Bid to Win 5th Australian Open

In the Open Era, only 14 players have won five or more Grand Slams, so Roger Federer should not feel too terrible that he will not be able to claim a fifth win in just the Australian Open. I think it’s safe to say that the 17-time major champ will be able to walk away from the game with no regrets, which is good because another win at the year’s first major will elude him.  Federer... 

Roger Federer: Aging Legend Still a Title Contender at 2013 Australian Open

Roger Federer will turn 32 this year, but the Swiss legend should still be considered a favorite at the 2013 Australian Open. He proved he could still be a dominant player last year, winning six singles titles and rising to the world’s No. 1 ranking for a time, ending the year at No. 2. He even added to his career Grand Slam singles record, taking out Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray on his way... 

2013 PGA Tour: Hyundai Tournament of Champions Fantasy Challenge Picks

This week signifies the return of the 2013 PGA Tour, and for this season the Golf Channel has started a fantasy golf game called Golf Channel Fantasy Challenge. Fantasy players select four golfers from four groups (one per group) competing in that week’s tournament, and their scores and prize money determine their fantasy value. Each week, I will pick my four players and write why I think they... 

Gasquet vs. Davydenko: Doha Final Preview and Prediction

The first ATP final of the 2013 season has dawned upon us in Doha as Richard Gasquet of France and Nikolay Davydenko of Russia contest the crowning match of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.  At stake is 250 points and a check for just over $180,000 for the champion.    Gasquet comes in as the world No. 10 and the tournament’s No. 2 seed, while Davydenko is ranked No. 44 and has blazed... 

Hyundai Tournament of Champions Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

The first tournament of the 2013 PGA Tour got off to an inglorious start after rainfall forced the postponement of the first round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. Some golfers were able to tee off at Kapalua, Hawaii, but officials chose to wipe the slate clean and try to start again on Saturday. The official PGA Tour Twitter feed broke the news Friday night, sending out this: Slugger White... 

Australian Open 2013: Why Rafael Nadal’s Withdrawal Was the Right Call

On December 28, 2012, and 18 days before the 2013 Australian Open, Rafael Nadal withdrew from the major in Melbourne citing a stomach bug, and while the unpopular decision perpetuated rumors surrounding the uncertainty of his career, it was the right call for two reasons.     First, let’s go back and recap all of the highs and lows of Rafa’s turbulent 2012. He began the year... 

Fred Perry to Andy Murray: Why Did It Take 76 Years to Win a Grand Slam?

The net post tilts at a 45-degree angle. The January rain and wind whip across the potholed tarmac. Teenagers swear as their football disappears through the rip in the wire mesh fencing. In three months’ time, a weak sunshine will penetrate Britain’s permanent grey lid. Paunchy bank managers and solicitors will dig out their single Babolat and prepare for a season of American tournaments,... 

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