Should Chris Wondolowski Represent the USMNT at the World Cup?

Two weeks ago, in a friendly against South Korea, Chris Wondolowski scored two goals for the United States men’s national team, once again sparking the debate about whether or not he should represent the team at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Wondolowski’s international path over the past few years has been an uneven one. As the leading scorer in Major League Soccer in 2010, 2011 and 2012,... 

World Cup 2014: 6 Potential Replacements for Italy’s Giuseppe Rossi

The cruelty of Giuseppe Rossi’s knee injury on January 6 is not lost on anyone.  The Italy international had missed two seasons with injuries to the ACL in his right knee before starting the season like gangbusters at Fiorentina, scoring 14 times in 18 games and earning a call back to the national team. That made it all the more heartbreaking to watch Rossi writhing on the ground after a... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Martini Returns to F1 and More

As Formula One prepares for its second pre-season test of 2014 in Bahrain next week, the news and gossip column continues apace. Amongst the major week-ending stories, Sauber has announced the signing of a Swiss female driver, Williams has signed an iconic title sponsor and a former world champion has slammed the state of the sport. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Tom Watson Goes ‘Old School’ for 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup Team

Even though the 2014 Ryder Cup will not be contested until the third week of September, it attracts media attention year round. Captain Tom Watson announced earlier in the week that Raymond Floyd would join the 2014 squad as an assistant captain. Floyd’s last appearance in a Ryder Cup was over 20 years ago, and he will be 72 years old when the matches are held at Gleneagles in Scotland. Floyd... 

Why Tennis Should Add a 5th Grand Slam in Brazil

Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer and Fabulous Fabio Fognini head a clay-court line-up at the Rio Open presented by Claro hdtv. It’s the debut of a 500-point tournament where exotic scenery and new facilities look to be the tennis crown jewel of South America. But why not go all the way? The ATP could look at Brazil to add a fifth Grand Slam venue. Tennis has grown tremendously in the Roger Federer-Rafael... 

Why Asia’s Influence on Tennis Will Continue to Grow

Li Na, the first Asian, male or female, to win a Grand Slam, was the catalyst that sparked an increased interest in tennis among Asians. Now the growth of tennis in Asia has taken on a life of its own. Fueled by Li’s success and a booming Chinese economy, Asia’s influence on professional tennis looms large and grows bigger every day.  When Li won the 2014 Australian Open, her second... 

Winners and Losers from Nigeria Squad to Face Mexico

Nigerian fans awaited the announcement of the Super Eagles squad to face Mexico with great anticipation. The World Cup is fast approaching, and national team manager Stephen Keshi is running out of opportunities to assess players and decide on the final make-up of his squad ahead of the main event this summer. The friendly against Mexico in early March provides an invaluable occasion for the “Big... 

Northern Trust Open 2014: Daily Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., plays host to the 2014 Northern Trust Open, and despite the course’s lack of length and straightforward layout, the historic venue has stood the test of time with its simplistic beauty. Not to mention, it always winds up being a stern test of golf on the PGA Tour’s West Coast swing. John Merrick is the defending champion, winning a thrilling... 

Is the PGA Tour’s Wraparound Schedule Good or Bad for Golf?

OK, I understand the fall portion of the PGA Tour’s wraparound season was a loser in many ways in its previous form. Small purses (relatively speaking), lame fields, no FedEx Cup points and no invites to the Masters for winners. And of course there’s the matter of money, but isn’t there always? Those tournaments, formerly known as the Fall Series, were beginning to feel the pinch... 

Why Sam Burgess Can Make England’s World Cup Squad

The rugby rumour mill is being kept turning by one story, and one story alone at present. Sam Burgess, the man around which the English rugby league side is built, is said to be on the verge of crossing codes for rugby union, according to BBC Sport. Burgess, who, at age 20, upped and left for Australia’s National Rugby League—the toughest, richest competition in the sport—has... 

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