Midseason Report: Grading Lotus Driver Romain Grosjean

Romain Grosjean has gained himself a bit of an unwanted reputation over the last couple of seasons as a reckless driver. Whilst undoubtedly quick, as many of his qualifying performances have demonstrated, the young Frenchman has been responsible for a number of accidents leading to no shortage of criticism from his fellow drivers. Grosjean’s position within his Lotus team is very much under threat... 

England vs. Scotland: Predicting Starting Lineups for Wembley Friendly

Wednesday sees England host old rivals Scotland in a friendly at Wembley, with managers Roy Hodgson and Gordon Strachan expected to experiment ahead of more World Cup qualifying matches in early September. While the Scots are unable to make it to Brazil 2014, England will be hoping their opponents can provide a worthwhile test ahead of a must-win game against Moldova next month. Both squads are missing... 

Formula 1: Predicting the 2014 Grid

The Formula One merry-go-round is in full swing, with dozens of drivers unsure where—or even if—they’ll be able to hop back on once it stops. Last season, we saw a lot of change. Lewis Hamilton‘s move to Mercedes grabbed most of the headlines, while Nico Hulkenberg hopped to Sauber from Force India, Sergio Perez from Sauber to McLaren and Charles Pic from Marussia to Caterham. Heikki... 

PGA Championship Results 2013: Highlighting Golfers Ready to Finish Year Strong

The passing of the PGA Championship means we all have to wait until next April for the next major, when all eyes will turn toward the Masters.  While that means ending the year on a hot streak won’t lead to a coveted major title, it will lead to a lucrative and prestigious close.  This is thanks in large part to the FedEx Cup—right around the corner—which offers up a massive $67... 

Portugal vs. Netherlands: Which Team Has the Brighter World Cup Hopes Right Now?

They are two of modern football’s heavy hitters. Both the Netherlands (No. 5) and Portugal (No. 7) are among the top 10 sides in the world according to FIFA’s ranking system.  Since the turn of the century, each team has proven to be a force to be respected in major tournaments. The Dutch have made two European Championship semi-finals since 2000 and advanced to the World Cup final... 

6 Best International Friendlies to Watch This Week

Although the August international date always seems to come at the worst time for most European teams, with the major leagues like the Bundesliga just starting and leagues like the English Premier League just getting set to kick off, there are a number of enticing matchups this Wednesday for fans. Here are the top six games to check out. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Which of 2013’s 1st-Time Major Champions Has the Brightest Future?

The 2013 season has been a notable year for golfers who have been in search of a major breakthrough. Three of the four majors went to first-time champions in golf’s biggest events. The only major winner who had been there before was Phil Mickelson, who captured the fifth major of his career when he had a remarkable 66 in the final round of the British Open. That earned him the championship of... 

What to Make of Lee Westwood’s Unexpected Tweet Barrage

We might have expected Lee Westwood to falter on Sunday at the PGA Championship, but we didn’t expect him to vent his frustration in 140 characters or less. It is one thing for Westwood to taint his reputation by a poor performance at the PGA Championship and quite another to do so with an early-morning Twitter rant. The normally cool, calm and respectful Englishman followed a 76 at Oak Hill... 

Germany vs. Paraguay: Players to Watch on Either Side

On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Germany will face Paraguay in an international friendly in Kaiserslautern. Recently ranked second in FIFA’s world rankings, the Germans will use the tilt as continued preparation for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers in September and October. Here are three German players to watch as well as one player to keep an eye on from the visiting side.   Mario Gomez... 

Hinting at Retirement, Del Bosque’s Legacy Already the Stuff of Legend

In his excellent history of Spanish football, author Jimmy Burns describes Vicente Del Bosque’s Madrid residence in almost austere terms. But, he adds in La Roja – How Soccer Conquered Spain and How Spanish Soccer Conquered the World, “it was also taken up with simpler pursuits, like the computer course in basic English belonging to his beloved youngest son who has Down’s syndrome,... 

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