Do Brazilian Football Stars Still Hold the Same Allure Internationally?

A Brazilian football star is one of the most valuable commodities in modern football. The arrival of such a player causes supporters to wax lyrical about their new signing, especially if his name ends in “-inho.”  For the last two decades, Brazilian imports have excited and delighted fans and neutrals alike with outrageous skills and abilities. The Selecao have delivered some of the... 

USMNT: Is US Soccer’s Winning Streak for Real, or Just a Mirage?

Who imagined that a full international friendly against the Germans would be remembered for anything more than an entertaining 4-3 American victory? Less than two months after U.S. Soccer kicked off its centennial celebration with a match against coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s fellow Deutscher, that game marks the beginning of a remarkable run of form for the U.S. Men’s National Team. No United... 

Predicting the US Squad to Go to World Cup 2014 in Brazil After the Gold Cup

With the CONCACAF Gold Cup concluding on Sunday in Chicago, the shape of the United States squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup has changed once again. Just over a month ago after the three World Cup qualifiers, I predicted the 23-man roster for 2014. However, a lot can change in one month’s time, especially with a continental competition like the Gold Cup taking place. Some players have done enough... 

Landon Donovan Stealing the Show as USMNT March Towards 2013 Gold Cup Victory

The United States came into the 2013 Gold Cup as the overwhelming favorite and so far has delivered on expectations by reaching the tournament final once more. That much was expected. What wasn’t expected at all, however, was the tournament of 31-year-old Landon Donovan, who has emerged from the wilderness to be one of the USMNT’s best players so far in the competition. Few thought it... 

USA vs. Panama: Americans Showing Surprising Depth in 2013 Gold Cup

Some won’t give the United States credit for its run in the 2013 Gold Cup because, after all, this isn’t every side’s “A” team. But isn’t the fact that the USA’s “B” team has looked so impressive a good thing? It’s easy to scoff at the Americans’ run in the Gold Cup this year given they haven’t faced top competition. Also, the... 

Hungarian Grand Prix 2013: Results and Times for Practice and Qualifying Races

Sebastian Vettel enters the Hungarian Grand Prix on a roll. The Red Bull-Renault driver has won four of the season’s nine races, including the German Grand Prix earlier in the month, and leads the overall standings by 34 points over Fernando Alonso. Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Vettel’s teammate Mark Webber round out the top five heading into the 10th race of the 19-race season. They... 

United States vs. Panama: Breaking Down Gold Cup Final by the Numbers

For just the second time in 12 CONCACAF Gold Cups, the United States will take on Panama in the final.  This isn’t exactly new territory for the Stars and Stripes, who will be making their ninth ever Gold Cup final appearance and fifth in a row.  Panama, on the other hand, hasn’t been there since 2005, when it came up short against the Yanks on penalties.  Throw in the fact... 

Gold Cup Finals 2013: Unheralded Team USA Players Who Will Excel vs. Panama

The United States has run through its Gold Cup competition without much issue, but it will face its toughest test yet when it takes on undefeated Panama in the final. The likes of Landon Donovan and Chris Wondolowski have received much of the credit for the United States’ success in this tournament, but it has been a total team effort. Essentially, every player on the roster has performed well... 

10 Winners and Losers on the 2013 PGA Tour

With three of the four major championships on the PGA Tour already decided for 2013, only the PGA Championship still remains up for grabs. Two players, Adam Scott and Justin Rose, who were at the top of the unofficial “Best Players Yet to Win a Major” list at the beginning of the year, won majors and permanently erased their names from that dubious honor roll. Phil Mickelson thrilled the... 

Challenge Cup 2013 Fixtures: Complete Viewing Guide for Semifinals

The 2013 Tetley’s Challenge Cup continues this weekend, with two incredible semifinal matches you simply will not want to miss. After months of hard work, incredible play—and even some luck—the field has been narrowed down to four elite teams. Things will get started with the London Broncos taking on the Wigan Warriors, followed by the Warrington Wolves looking to defend their title... 

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