Why Rory McIlroy Is Facing Toughest Challenge of His Career

Rory McIlroy is no longer golf’s golden boy. He is still recognized as golf’s top player, but a few warts have surfaced along with a question or two about his character. When McIlroy walked off the course at the Honda Classic last week at the midway point of his second round, there were a lot of wide-eyed stares. Sure, McIlroy was having a terrible round—seven over par on the front... 

Algarve Cup 2013: USWNT, Germany and Other Top Teams to Watch in Women’s Tourney

The 2013 Algarve Cup will kick off on March 6 and run until March 13, with arguably the most prestigious tournaments in women’s football set to provide plenty of spectacular viewing. The United States will enter the competition as favorites, but they are certainly not the only team to be watching out for. Read on to see which other top teams have a real chance at the title in 2013.   Germany As... 

Ranking the 10 Most Devastating Serves on the ATP Tour

The serve is the most important factor on the ATP Tour besides consistency. Not only do you need a decent return of serve but you certainly need to be able to hit your spots and get on top of the point as soon as possible when it comes time to serve. This slideshow compiles a list of and acknowledges the top 10 servers in the game that give even the best returners a great deal of trouble. These serves... 

Why the USA Will Still Qualify for 2014 World Cup Despite Loss to Honduras

Starting their 2014 World Cup qualification campaign with a 2-1 away loss to Honduras was certainly not the way that USMNT players, coaches or fans wanted to kick off the hexagonal. And despite the fact that the loss to Honduras revealed some serious areas of concern for the team, the USMNT is still in about the best position a team could hope for after starting off the final round of qualification... 

Why Asamoah Gyan Is the Right Choice for Ghana Captain

To even a casual observer of the African game, the title of this article, and the argument set forth herein may be, initially, a little hard to comprehend. How can I begin to advocate the lily-livered, Sunderland-dropout Asamoah Gyan as a potential Black Stars Captain? Indeed, at first glance, the striker doesn’t seem to have the constitution to be considered the leader for one of Africa’s... 

Rafael Nadal: Strong Return Proves Rafa Will Have Stellar Season

Clay-court king Rafael Nadal came into the 2013 season under a great deal of controversy and doubt, having succumb to various injuries in the back half of 2012. Many wondered whether he would be as competitive this year as a result. Anyone that isn’t yet completely convinced that the Spanish international isn’t more-than-ready to challenge the best in the world once more across various... 

PGA Tour’s Hottest and Coldest Golfers Heading into Week of March 5

Michael Thompson picked up his first win on the PGA last week at the Honda Classic, but he still isn’t one of the Tour’s hottest golfers.  It takes more than one solid performance to make this list, and in Thompson’s last event before the Honda, The Northern Trust Open, he finished dead last.  Also not on this list but worthy of consideration are the Golf Boys,... 

Rafael Nadal Must Commit to Play Hard Courts or Avoid Them Altogether

Rafael Nadal has an important decision to make. Does he want to chase down the world No. 1 ranking or does he want to play competitive tennis for years to come? If his answer is yes to the first question, it almost has to be no for the second, or vice versa. After all, if he’s missing tournaments to preserve his knee, he can’t contend for the top ranking. And if he’s looking to conquer... 

World Cup 2014: 11 Veterans Eyeing Their Last Shot at Glory in Brazil

A World Cup appearance is always a noteworthy event in a player’s career, whether it be their first or last appearance at the event. From the anxious 17-year-old debutant to the 34-year-old who knows it will be his final appearance at the competition, the nerves and dreams will be exactly the same. With the 2014 competition in Brazil now less than 18 months away, we are beginning to get an idea... 

U-20 Players US Soccer Should Watch out for

The United States’ U-20 national teams, both men and women, have performed impressively over the past year. The men are coming off a 3-1 loss to Mexico in the CONCACAF U-20 Championships, and the women are the reigning World Cup champions after defeating Germany 1-0 in last year’s final. USMNT’s performance qualified them for the 2013 U-20 World Cup in Turkey. As player turnover happens,... 

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