USMNT World Cup Roster Hands Youth Unexpected Vote of Confidence

Let’s all be honest here, the exclusion of Landon Donovan was the biggest story when the United States 23-man World Cup roster was released on Thursday. However, the bigger story in the long term is who is actually on the roster, as manager Jurgen Klinsmann has opted to go with a youth movement heading into the biggest tournament yet in American soccer history. Of the 23 players heading to South... 

Low Expectations Are Exactly What Jurgen Klinsmann’s USMNT Need to Succeed

Jurgen Klinsmann released the 23-man World Cup roster on Thursday evening, and there was one noticeable exclusion. The face of U.S. Soccer, Landon Donovan, will not be making the trip to Brazil for the biggest tournament in sports. Pundits and fans will break down what that means for the USMNT‘s chances this summer, but I am here to tell you that the low expectations they will enter Brazil with... 

England World Cup 2014: Team Guide for FIFA Tournament

As England once again attempt to win the World Cup, this time in Brazil, there’s an unusually calm air amongst their supporters and across the media. The usual frenzied, misplaced optimism has been replaced by feet-on-the-ground pragmatism. No one expects England to win the tournament and that, perhaps more than anything, will help them exceed expectations for once. They also travel to Brazil... 

Debate: Do You Agree with Klinsmann’s Roster Selection?

Jurgen Klinsmann made his decision for USA’s 23-man roster and left off Landon Donovan.  Did he make the right roster decision? Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

USA World Cup Roster 2014: Final 23-Man Squad and Starting 11 Projections

The United States’ World Cup roster is officially set.  Jurgen Klinsmann made the final touches to his World Cup squad Thursday, cutting seven more players to shave the roster down to 23. U.S. Soccer tweeted out the final roster: Yes, folks, Landon Donovan has been left out of the final 23 in a pretty surprising move. You can practically see the pitchforks and torches from here. Klinsmann... 

The Top Feel-Good Storylines from the PGA Tour in 2014

Feel-good stories in sports in general, and in golf in particular, seem few and far between sometimes. The 2014 golf season has been defined by stories such as Tiger Woods‘ poor form, back surgery and absence, and, more recently, Rory McIlroy’s announcement that he had called off his engagement to Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.  There have been, however, a bevy of more... 

Selecting England’s Squad for New Zealand and Predicting 1st Test XV

England travel to New Zealand for a tour that will greatly inform Stuart Lancaster’s thinking ahead of next year’s World Cup. It is the toughest examination his players will face between now and when the tournament kicks off. But gleaning the most he can from the series has been made a whole lot trickier thanks to a dog’s breakfast of a schedule. The date of the Aviva Premiership... 

Rory McIlroy’s Breakup Just Another Step for Young Star as He Grows Up

Rory McIlroy finds himself in a position occupied by many before him and many who will follow him. He’s suffering through the dark days in the immediate aftermath of a relationship breakup. The difference in McIlroy’s case is that his breakup, just like the dating and engagement, was done in the glare of the public spotlight. He and Caroline Wozniacki share broken hearts not only with each... 

Rory McIlroy at BMW PGA Championship 2014: Daily Scores, Leaderboard Updates

Day 4 Update After putting himself into contention on Saturday with an impressive score of 69, Rory McIlroy followed it up with a spectacular Day 4 score of six-under-par 66 and won the 2014 BMW PGA Championship. McIlroy sat in fourth coming into the final day of play, but his great Sunday score coupled with the lackluster play of Thomas Bjorn, Shane Lowry and Joost Luiten led him to the championship... 

Throwback Thursday: Jack Nicklaus Shows Johnny Miller How to Sink 100-Foot Putt

When a golfer wants to know if a shot is possible to make, just have Jack Nicklaus try it first. Back in August 2010, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson played a ceremonial round to mark the grand opening of The Golf Club at Harbor Shores in Benton, Michigan. On the 10th hole, Miller didn’t think that there was a chance he’d be able to drain a 100-foot putt,... 

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