Italy vs. Netherlands: International Friendly Preview

The February friendlies are upon us.  As the Azzurri get ready to begin 2013, they face down a team that is in a situation very similar to the one that they themselves were in two-and-a-half years ago. The Netherlands had an incredible run at the World Cup in 2010, but last summer at Euro 2012 they lost all three group games and looked disorganized and devoid of creativity, much like the... 

Ranking the Top 10 Contenders for World Cup Glory in 2014

We’re just under 18 months away from world football’s next major tournament. The 2014 World Cup kicks off next June when Brazil hosts the biggest football extravaganza on the planet. Spain have dominated international football for the last four or five years now and by the time they get to Brazil, they’ll be looking to win their fourth straight international tournament. The current... 

Africa Cup of Nations 2013 TV Schedule: Semifinals Live Stream and Predictions

The Ivory Coast, which entered the Africa Cup of Nations as the prohibitive favorite, was eliminated in the quarterfinals, opening the draw for the remaining four nations. Ghana assumes top billing heading into Wednesday’s semifinals. Ghana will take on Burkina Faso, the tournament’s most surprising semifinal squad in the second match. It will be preceded by Mali against Nigeria, the side... 

AFCON: Ghana Keeper Marks Quarterfinal Win with Wide-Eyed Celebration (Video)

Of all the reasons we love the Africa Cup of Nations, the celebrations might rank at the top. On the one hand, we have Congo goalkeeper Muteba Kidiaba, who celebrated a goal for his team in the group stage by bouncing around on his rear end (video here). On the other hand, others are planning ahead. Take for instance the prostitutes of Nigeria, who are promising the men of the country a “week... 

Premier League Stars Whose Reputations Grew at the African Cup of Nations

Since the monetization of the Premier League opened it up to become a global competition, the EPL has welcomed many wonderful African players to its shores. Probably the best African footballer in the Premier League right now, is the man pictured: Yaya Toure, of Manchester City and the Ivory Coast. However, Toure is not the type of player that we’re going to focus on today. Instead we look at... 

Commissioner Tim Finchem Has the PGA Tour Ready to Face the Future

The PGA Tour schedule is full of tournaments and offers $6 million weekly in total prize money. Commissioner Tim Finchem has his new wrap-around schedule in place and all of the tour cards for next year will either come from making the Top 125 in the FedEx Cup standings or by earning a spot via the Web.com Tour. Since television found a handsome, swash-buckling hero on the golf links by the name of... 

Why France Are Genuine Contenders to Win World Cup 2014

Since reaching the final in Germany 2006, France have become one of European football’s also-rans when it comes to title contention on the international stage. Controversy has never been far away, les Bleus‘ exit in South Africa was acrimonious, and the team underperformed in the European Championships twice since Berlin. 2014 could be different though. For the first time since 2006 France... 

Realistic World Cup Qualifying Goals for USMNT

The United States are set for The Hex. The final stage of World Cup qualifying for CONCACAF nations. The top three teams will automatically qualify for the 2014 World Cup. The Americans should have no problem sneaking in that group, but anything can happen. With a spot waiting to be locked up, and as one of the favorites, the USMNT has more to focus on leading up to 2014. The World Cup is just around... 

Novak Djokovic, Not Rafael Nadal, the Man to Beat at the French Open

Combine Rafael Nadal‘s return from injury with Novak Djokovic‘s dominant showing at the Australian Open and you have the makings for a great debate: Who should be considered the favorite to win the 2013 French Open? In an attempt to forecast what many tennis fans believe will be a colossal struggle, let’s turn to the tale of the tape.  In one corner, you have world No. 1 Novak... 

Phil Mickelson’s 41st May Foreshadow Great Things for Rest of 2013

If you’re a dyed-in-the-black-shirt-and-pinstripe-pants Phil Phan, you’d like to think that his 41st victory in Phoenix means he’ll run the table in 2013. Or at least that he’ll make some important noise at majors and snag a few other titles to get to closer to his goal of 50 victories. Mickelson would agree with you there. “I think that sets up the tone for the rest of... 

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