United States: Does Bocanegra’s Absence Mean End of an Era?

United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann released his squad Monday for the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico, and there was one shocking omission from the list of 23 players (via USSoccer.com).  Captain and central defender Carlos Bocanegra was left out of the squad that only saw six defenders chosen due to an injury crisis.  Bocanegra, who is not currently injured,... 

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn Officially Dating Via Awkward Facebook Photoshoot

When dating rumors run rampant on the Internet, you get yourself a professional photographer and update your Facebook.  On Monday, Tiger Woods decided to end all of the speculation that he was dating Lindsey Vonn by releasing a few pictures of the two on Facebook and delivering the following statement:  This season has been great so far and I’m happy with my wins at Torrey and Doral.... 

USMNT Roster Announced for World Cup Qualifiers vs. Mexico, Costa Rica

The United States men’s national team head coach, Jurgen Klinsmann, has named his 23-man roster for the team’s World Cup qualifying matches against Costa Rica on March 22 and Mexico on March 26. Here is the full roster heading into the Denver training camp, via the USSoccer.com press release.   Goalkeepers (3): Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson, Nick Rimando   Defenders (6): Tony... 

Rio Ferdinand Withdraws: Analyzing England’s Other Centre-Backs

When the news broke of Rio Ferdinand‘s withdrawal from the England squad for the upcoming qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro, I started to worry. But why was I worried? My primary worry was that England had lost the one genuinely experienced central defender that they still have available (although apparently not one Hodgson has available for any longer). Hodgson could start himself... 

Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin Del Potro: Lessons from the Indian Wells Masters 1000

At Indian Wells yesterday, Rafael Nadal won his first hard-court title in almost three years—a period of time during which he lost seven consecutive finals to Novak Djokovic, including three consecutive Grand Slam finals and two clay-court Masters, fell as low as No. 5 in the world rankings and was the victim of a seven-month absence from tennis due to tendinitis, gastroenteritis and more tendinitis. In... 

PGA Village, Heart of the Florida Swing

Merri Daniel and I stopped by the PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Florida and did something we have never done before—a couples’ golf lesson. How did we get to this point in our golfing relationship? Should we be more mechanical or passionate in our form? How do we find the right golf professional? After all, you can’t do a threesome with just anybody. What’s next, a couples’... 

Rafael Nadal’s Win Over Roger Federer at Indian Wells Is Message to Competition

Rafael Nadal may only be taking baby steps in his potential return to glory, winning three of his first four singles tournaments in the 2013 season, while making the finals each time he steps on the court. Then again, you can look no further than a quarterfinal match against Roger Federer to confidently shout from the rooftops that Nadal is once again the biggest thorn in the sides of the top competition... 

Rio Ferdinand Pulls out of England Squad, International Future Again in Question

Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn from the England squad for two upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In doing so, the 34-year-old Manchester United defender has again cast doubt on his international future. That’s not to say that it’s over. The fact that Ferdinand was in manager Roy Hodgson’s squad at all proves otherwise. But one cannot help but think that this is—once again, admittedly—the... 

Has Playing for England Lost Its Allure for Today’s Footballers?

After appearing to at first accept Roy Hodgson’s international recall, Rio Ferdinand has decided to pull out of the England squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro because of what he calls his “intricate pre-planned programmes,” which he uses to keep fit for Manchester United. Ferdinand has stressed that he has not retired from England duty,... 

Stacy Lewis New World No. 1 in Spite of Television Fans

Stacy Lewis won the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup Sunday at Wildfire Golf Club in Phoenix. This was the fourth tournament of the 2013 LPGA schedule and the first event of the year played inside the continental United States. This was Lewis’ second win of the year as well as her second consecutive win. She also won the HSBC Women’s Champions in Singapore on March 3. The win in Phoenix also... 

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