European Team of the Week: Jonny May Stakes His Claim for England Spot

This weekend’s action brought with it the conclusion of this season’s Heineken Cup pool stage, where a not-so-surprising batch of European contenders made it through to the next phase of competition. Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Saracens, Leicester Tigers, Toulon, Clermont Auvergne and Toulouse are the eight teams who will make up the quarter-finals, only one of whom failed to win in their... 

Why Michael Bradley Returning to MLS Is Good for USMNT

Two weeks ago, when ESPN commentator Taylor Twellman announced via Twitter that Michael Bradley was close to a deal bringing him back to Major League Soccer, United States men’s soccer team fans and pundits, alike, were shocked. Why would Bradley, playing regularly for one of the biggest clubs in the world—a club that was in pole position for a Champions League place no less—move... 

The Biggest Lessons Learned from the 2014 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Ever thought the HSBC Abu Dhabi is the seventh event on the schedule, it is the first tournament on the desert swing and signals the start of the European Tour season. The HSBC Abu Dhabi, Commercialbank Qatar Masters and the Omega Dubai Desert Classic pay large appearance fees to bring golf’s biggest names to the Middle East.  Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy earned more money this week than... 

20 Greatest Mexico Footballers of All Time

Mexico have had a great crop of footballers throughout history. Many of them have represented El Tri in World Cups; others have found glory in the local league. From goalkeepers to strikers, being a national hero in a country that loves football like few do is not easy. These 20 stars have managed to earn a prominent place in the annals of history. Join us to find out who they are. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Reasons Why Toulon Can Win the Heineken Cup

With all eight quarter-final slots now filled, the Heineken Cup moves into its knockout phase. All eyes now turn to the teams that have a chance of winning the biggest prize in European rugby. The perennial big boys are all through. Irish heavyweights Leinster and Munster topped their groups, while the cream of the Top 14 and Aviva Premiership is represented by Clermont Auvergne, Toulouse, Saracens... 

Breaking Down the Costs of Racing in Formula 1: Is Spending Out of Control?

The 2013 Formula One season was filled with reports of teams in financial trouble. It is no secret that many of the smaller teams (and even the race-winning Lotus team) are struggling. At the same time, F1 is bringing in record levels of revenue. So, how can we reconcile these two, apparently conflicting, realities? To do so, there are two areas that must be considered: the teams’ spending... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 10 Clubs: Ulster Lead the Way

The quarter-finals for the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup are now confirmed, and they make miserable reading for British club rugby. In the main competition, only Saracens and Leicester qualified as the two bottom seeds, while Gloucester and Harlequins made it into the Amlin last eight. Other than that, it’s all about Ireland and France in the Heineken Cup. The irony is that the current... 

Heineken Cup 2014 Draw: Quarter-Final Fixtures, Pool Results and More

Saracens and Leicester Tigers could face an all-English semi-final clash after the draw was made for the Heineken Cup knockout stages Sunday, Jan. 19, per ercrugby.com.  But both teams will first have to negotiate tough quarter-final away draws, courtesy of finishing as the two best runners-up in the pool stage.     Saracens face a trip to Ulster, where coach Mark McCall will... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Juan Agudelo and Michael Parkhurst Seal Transfers

It was another action-packed week for Americans playing abroad, topped by the transfers of Juan Agudelo and Michael Parkhurst. Julian Green, Aron Johannsson, Terrence Boyd, Jose Torres and Paul Arriola found themselves among the goalscorers this week, and Oguchi Onyewu picked up an assist. Brad Guzan found himself at the center of an English Premier League controversy, and Clint Dempsey put in a rather... 

Ranking the F1 Grid by Drivers’ Use of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

The great thing about sport is that everyone has their own ideas on who’s the man of the moment and who needs to buck up their ideas. For countless years, such opinions have been voiced over a cup of coffee in the office canteen or a quiet pint or two down the local pub. Not any more. Since the invention of social media, athletes have opened themselves up to scrutiny and fan worship in equal... 

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